By ERIC SCHELKOPF
Aurora has a strong connection to the blues.
In 1937 and 1938, Sonny Boy Williamson, Henry Townsend and other notable Bluebird artists made recordings at the Leland Hotel in downtown Aurora.
Since it opened in 2019, The Venue in downtown Aurora has featured many blues musicians. On July 5, The Venue kicked off its summer of blues with Chicago's own Joanna Connor.
Connor's sweltering guitar licks and soulful vocals captivated the audience. In the process, she more than lived up to her reputation as the queen of blues rock guitar.
Connor was backed by a group of musicians who provided their own energy. During the evening, she showcased her songs along with inventive takes on such classic songs as "Fever."
Blues musician Joanna Connor performs the song "Fever" July 5 at The Venue in Aurora.
Blues musician Joanna Connor performs Robert Johnson's "Crossroads" July 5 at The Venue in Aurora.
To find out more about the summer of blues at The Venue along with other shows, go to The Venue's website at themusicvenue.org.
For more videos from Connor's show, go to https://www.youtube.com/@ericschel12/videos.
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