BluesLovers Presents: Mike Wheeler (US)

Name: BluesLovers Presents: Mike Wheeler (US)
Start: 2026-07-30T18:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-07-30T21:00:00+03:00
Location: G Livelab Tampere

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 · 18:00

G Livelab Tampere, Tampere

alk. 31,50 €

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BluesLovers Presents: Mike Wheeler (US) — G Livelab Tampere, Tampere

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Mike Wheeler performs in Tampere at G Livelab Tampere on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6 p.m. The Chicago blues legend is touring Finland with two dates, this being the first. Highway provides accompaniment for two 45-minute sets that blend modern city blues with jazz influences. Wheeler is known for his ability to adapt his playing to different settings and musicians, making his performances unpredictable. Tickets start from 31.50 euros.

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Mike Wheeler

Jonne Kulluvaara
Kari Kempas
Jan-Olof Strandberg
Petteri "Mustekala" Määttänen

About: Mike Wheeler

A fixture of the Chicago blues scene for four decades, Wheeler brings his Sam Cooke-tinged voice and funk-inflected guitar to every stage. Three Delmark albums and a Chicago Blues Hall of Fame plaque back up the reputation.

2014

Year inducted into Chicago Blues Hall of Fame

40+

Years active on Chicago blues circuit

Solo albums on Delmark Records

What's new

2026-06
The Mike Wheeler Band performed with Demetria Taylor at the Rosa's Lounge stage of the 2026 Chicago Blues Festival.
2026-spring
Delmark Records announced a new Mike Wheeler LP titled 'Chicago Blues', listed as coming spring 2026.
2024-02
Delmark released a digital single by Mike Wheeler, 'Serves Me Right to Suffer', recorded live in 2023 at Evanston Space as a tribute to the late Jimmy Johnson.

Tour

Chicago

Tracks

Self Made ManTitle track of his acclaimed 2012 Delmark debut; Wheeler wrote most of the album's material.

Turn Up!!Title track of his 2016 Delmark album; Living Blues praised the record's emotional power and exploratory solos.

Here I AmOne of his best-known originals, featured on 'Self Made Man'.

Serves Me Right to Suffer2023 live recording released as a Delmark digital single in 2024, tribute to Jimmy Johnson and John Lee Hooker.

Recent shows

Jun 5, 2026 Rosa's Lounge Stage (North Promenade), Chicago (US)
Jun 27, 2025 Quincy (US)
Jun 6, 2025 Rosa's Lounge Stage (North Promenade), Chicago (US)

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