Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Michael Charles is heading to Shelbyville this month. 

He’ll make an appearance at the Smoke on the Ridge BBQ Cookoff, Saturday, July 16th. 

Charles says he’s really excited to make the trip to the Willow Ridge Winery.

He is currently working on a new album. Charles has received 10 different Grammy nominations. 

On the topic of his hall of fame induction, which occurred in 2015, he says the news stunned him.

To learn more about show dates, or Charles himself, visit michaelcharles.us.