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Shemekia Copeland replaces Taj Mahal at Chicago Blues Festival

By Darel Jevens

The Taj Mahal Trio, scheduled to perform at the Chicago Blues Festival later this month, is no longer part of the lineup.

A statement from the City of Chicago said, without further explanation, that Taj Mahal canceled his group’s performance.

Taking his place inthe 6:30 p.m. June 13 slot will be Shemekia Copeland, a Grammy nominee and Alligator Records act who has sung at past festivals.

The free Chicago Blues Festival runs June 12-14 at the Petrillo Music Shell and other Grant Park venues. For details, go to chicagobluesfestival.us.

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