Jules' Birthday with The Hurricane Project
Sat, Jul 12
|Jazz UpFront
Come celebrate Jules' birthday with Al “Hurricane” Spears and his band of veteran Chicago Blues musicians will take the UpFront Stage this Saturday! 8-11 pm 🎟 $10 Cover
Time & Location
Jul 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Jazz UpFront, 107 W Front St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA
About the event
In the rich tapestry of Chicago’s blues history, there are few names as synonymous with the genre as Al “Hurricane” Spears. Born and raised on the westside of Chicago, Hurricane has dedicated his life to keeping the blues alive through his remarkable talent and tireless efforts. As a skilled guitarist and passionate performer, he has graced some of the most iconic Blues venues in Chicago, including Buddy Guy’s Legends, the House of Blues, Kingston Mines, and Rosa’s Lounge
Lead vocals: Herman Hines is very humble, kind and a approachable gentleman who always finds time to chat. But with a microphone in his hand, he transforms into a charismatic showman with a penetrating and soulful voice that commands your attention.
Harp/ vocals: Tony ” Mississippi Sax ” Medina
Tony’s passion for the blues started early on, enjoying the instrumental sounds of the bass guitar and saxophone.
Guitar snd Vocals: Melvin “Too…