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There’ll be no singing the blues when Corky Siegel turns — can you believe it? — 80

CHICAGO — Corky is a kid’s name and the only Corky I have ever known has ever been childlike in his energy, enthusiasm and worldview. My Corky may actually be your Corky too, because Corky Siegel has been a part of the local and international music scene for a long time, and counting. As his 80th birthday arrives in a few days, on Oct. 24, it comes with a couple of concerts, at City Winery ...
Musician Corky Siegel at home in advance of his 80th birthday, on Oct. 12, 2023, in Chicago.

CHICAGO — Corky is a kid’s name and the only Corky I have ever known has ever been childlike in his energy, enthusiasm and worldview.

My Corky may actually be your Corky too, because Corky Siegel has been a part of the local and international music scene for a long time, and counting.

As his 80th birthday arrives in a few days, on Oct. 24, it comes with a couple of concerts, at City Winery with his Chamber Blues on Oct. 22 and as a solo performer Nov. 11 at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan.

In the face of this calendar landmark, it’s impossible to resist

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