Crossroads Blues Society featuring Sheryl Youngblood
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Sheryl Youngblood is a powerhouse vocalist, drummer, and songwriter based in Chicago. A Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee, she is celebrated for her high-energy performances that blend gospel, soul, and R&B with gritty Chicago blues.
Career Highlights
Gospel Roots: Raised in Joliet, Illinois, she began her career in the church, eventually joining the Grammy-winning Thompson Community Singers ("The Tommies").
Solo Success: She formed the Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band in 2013 and recently released the acclaimed single "Red Hot Women in Blues" (2025) on Delmark Records.
Collaborations: She has shared the stage with legends like Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, and Jennifer Hudson, and currently performs as a lead vocalist with the band Mississippi Heat.
Signature Style: Known as a rare "double threat," she often leads her band while playing a full drum kit, delivering what critics call "rockin' soul."
Career Highlights
Gospel Roots: Raised in Joliet, Illinois, she began her career in the church, eventually joining the Grammy-winning Thompson Community Singers ("The Tommies").
Solo Success: She formed the Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band in 2013 and recently released the acclaimed single "Red Hot Women in Blues" (2025) on Delmark Records.
Collaborations: She has shared the stage with legends like Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, and Jennifer Hudson, and currently performs as a lead vocalist with the band Mississippi Heat.
Signature Style: Known as a rare "double threat," she often leads her band while playing a full drum kit, delivering what critics call "rockin' soul."
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1420 S, Pierpont Ave., Rockford, IL, United States
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