Maxwell Street Blues Revival

Maxwell Street Blues Revival MAXWELL STREET BLUES REVIVAL . . When Music Was The Only Thing That Mattered . . Blues, Boogie, Gospel, R&B and Soul

CHICAGO SLIM® PRESENTS: Maxwell Street Blues Revival Logo Reveal . . Have had nothing but positive feedback and incredib...
03/02/2026

CHICAGO SLIM® PRESENTS: Maxwell Street Blues Revival Logo Reveal . . Have had nothing but positive feedback and incredible energy coming our way since the debut of MSBR. My head has been abuzz with ideas and possibilities with this new ensemble that features Anji Brooks, Lynne Jordan, South Side Stevie and yours truly. Over the years, I’ve undertaken a pedal-to-the-metal historic inventory of Maxwell Street culture and my favorite musical artists. Among them: Daddy Stovepipe, Maxwell Street Jimmy Davis, Big Walter Horton, Little Walter Jacobs, Etta James, Robert Nighthawk, Carrie Robinson, Koko Taylor, Jimmy Reed and Little Pat Rushing top my list. Their vibe was raw and style very immediate, as MSBR similarly strives to embody this spontaneity and urgency. Our musical Blues mission has recently been shared with design guru, Mr. Steve DeBeus, regarding a “simple request” to create yesterday & today imagery that embodies the essence of Maxwell Street past, blended with our ensemble’s modern evolution of that period in Chicago history . . and voila, here it is! Quite pleased with these MSRB logos and wanted to share with everybody for your viewing pleasure and feedback. Maxwell Street Blues Review has upcoming shows and soon to be released media features . . Stay tuned to Chicago Slim and may the Blues spirit remain within you!
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MAXWELL STREET BLUES: When Real Deal Music Was The Only Thing That Truly Mattered . . Blues, Boogie, Funk, Gospel, R&B, ...
02/28/2026

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: When Real Deal Music Was The Only Thing That Truly Mattered . . Blues, Boogie, Funk, Gospel, R&B, Soul (and everything in-between). When musicians arrived to jam, they rarely knew who was going to be joining their spontaneous ensemble, and that's exactly where the magic was created!
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MAXWELL STREET BLUES REVIVAL® LIVE: Chicago Slim & Friends Doing Their Maxwell Street Thang . . Maxwell Street may be a ...
02/05/2026

MAXWELL STREET BLUES REVIVAL® LIVE: Chicago Slim & Friends Doing Their Maxwell Street Thang . . Maxwell Street may be a long-lost memory, but to many it was a place where we learned about Chicago Blues music. Every weekend, our senses were immersed with amazing sights (open-air flea market), sounds (myriad live blues, gospel and R&B ensembles) and smells (Jim's Polish and pork chops). So, it was a no-brainer that when we began doing "acoustic" Mojo sets Guy's Legends, we decided to showcase songs and stories from the Maxwell Street era (Blind Arvella Gray, Robert Nighthawk, Carrie Robinson & Little Pat Rushing are my benchmarks). Getting to channel that energy live is always a spiritual experience. Doing it with long-standing friends (Anji Brooks, Lynne Jordan and South Side Stevie) makes it all the more memorable. A huge THANK YOU to Buddy Guy, Mark Maddox and the entire Legends crew for their continued support. We'll be back for another amazing night of great music and fun times at Legends on Saturday, March 14 . . Stay tuned for more info!
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MAXWELL STREET BLUES: Cheat You Fair Is How We Do It . . Maxwell Street first appeared on a Chicago map in 1847. The str...
07/28/2024

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: Cheat You Fair Is How We Do It . . Maxwell Street first appeared on a Chicago map in 1847. The street was named after Philip Maxwell (1799-1859), an Army surgeon who went on to become the State of Treasurer of Illinois. The Original Maxwell Street Market, centered at Maxwell and Halsted Streets and stretching from Roosevelt Road to 16th Street. Maxwell Street Market was officially recognized by the City of Chicago in October 1912.

Many fledgling entrepreneurs came to Maxwell Street to earn their livelihood. Peddlers sold goods from sidewalk stands and pushcarts, offering items from clothes and produce to cars and appliances. Shoppers could find anything and everything at the Maxwell Street Market! The Market offered discount items to consumers and was an economic hub for enterprising people looking to get ahead. In an era of civil unrest and political change, Maxwell Street Market thrived as a multicultural phenomenon and was even called the “Ellis Island of the Midwest”.
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03/12/2024

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: When Music Was The Only Thing That Mattered . . Blues, Funk, Gospel, R&B, Soul (and everything in-between).
www.ChicagoSlim.com

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: When Music Was The Only Thing That Mattered . . Blues, Funk, Gospel, R&B, Soul (and everything in-...
01/27/2024

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: When Music Was The Only Thing That Mattered . . Blues, Funk, Gospel, R&B, Soul (and everything in-between).
www.ChicagoBluesSociety.org

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: Cheat You Fair Is How We Do It . . Where would Chicagoans be without a Maxwell Street Polish? Jim'...
12/17/2023

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: Cheat You Fair Is How We Do It . . Where would Chicagoans be without a Maxwell Street Polish? Jim's Original is the longest continuously operating hot dog stand on Maxwell Street. If we have to explain it to you, you'll never understand (so just get there and order)!
www.ChicagoBluesSociety.org

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: When Music Was The Only Thing That Mattered . . Blues, Funk, Gospel, R&B, Soul (and everything in-...
06/04/2023

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: When Music Was The Only Thing That Mattered . . Blues, Funk, Gospel, R&B, Soul (and everything in-between).
www.ChicagoBluesSociety.org

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: When Music Was The Only Thing That Mattered . . Blues, Funk, Gospel, R&B, Soul (and everything in-...
05/27/2023

MAXWELL STREET BLUES: When Music Was The Only Thing That Mattered . . Blues, Funk, Gospel, R&B, Soul (and everything in-between).
www.ChicagoBluesSociety.org

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