Where John Blegen is playing:

Regular Gig

Yes! John finally has a steady gig. At least for the time being.

Every Thursday evening at The Grove Restaurant in Elm Grove, WI, from 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. John will appear with the Milwaukee Connection, an extraordinary band featuring Steve Lewandowski on guitar, Bob Maynard on vibes, George Welland on bass, and Jack Carr on drums. This is the band that backed Chuck Hedges for several years.

One Time Only . . .

Sunday, October 3, 2010. John will be in the House Band at the McCoy Brothers Gravestone Benefit at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. For more information and tickets, go to the McCoy Brothers Tribute website .

Sunday, October 10, 2010. John will appear with the Milwaukee Connection as a part of the concert by the Northshore Harmonizers at the Music Institute of Chicago's Evanston venue (Chicago Ave. and Grove). Time and details will appear when available.

Friday, October 22, 2010. John will play with Bob Leopold's band at Bertucci's Steak and Seafood , 246 Green Bay Rd., Highwood, IL, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.