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A Blues Christmas is a unique collaboration between Alligator Records and Navy Pier to celebrate the holiday season AND the Blues at this Free one-night-only concert!<\/p>\n
Join us in the Aon Grand Ballroom on Friday, December 15 with Toronzo Cannon and special guests, Shemekia Copeland, Billy Branch, Lil\u2019 Ed and Ivy Ford!<\/p>\n
The concert will feature songs from The Alligator Records Christmas Collection and Genuine Houserockin Christmas along with other seasonal favorites reinterpreted through the lens of Chicago\u2019s one-of-a-kind stylin\u2019 of the Blues!<\/p>\n
This concert marks the 20th anniversary celebration of the acclaimed Genuine Houserockin Christmas CD, originally released by Alligator Records in 2003!<\/p>\n
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18+ with valid photo ID | Doors will open at 7:00om CST.<\/h4>","excerpt":"