Experience the Memphis blues in Elgin

Get the Beale street flavor of Memphis blues in the northwest suburbs of Chicago at the Walnut Speakeasy, 214 Walnut Ave., Elgin. The Summer Speakeasy Blues Series showcases the best of the blues every Friday and Saturday night.

For information, call Alex Matsas at (847) 695-2420.

The schedule will be Quintus McCormick on Friday, June 11; Brandon Mchose on Saturday, June 12; Big Time Sarah and the BTS Express on Friday, June 18; Next Level-Jazz on Saturday, June 19; and Toronzo Cannon and the Cannonball Express on Saturday, June 26.