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- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Mar 25, 2021
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Andrew ‘Big Voice’ Odom sang for blues stars but never became one
This wrenchingly powerful vocalist toured internationally—and also used to drop by Maxwell Street and overwhelm the makeshift sound systems.
- Music, Music Feature Nov 12, 2020
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Bless the Mad share their private pantheon of Black Chicago music
The production duo discuss the classic hip-hop, soul, gospel, and jazz records that inspired the reverent sonic collage on their debut album.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Mar 24, 2020
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Blues guitarist Lurrie Bell beat mental illness to build a thriving career
By the early 90s he didn’t even own a guitar anymore, but now he’s got a shelf full of Blues Music Awards.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Feb 25, 2020
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Bluesman Frank ‘Little Sonny’ Scott Jr. gave his all to Maxwell Street for half a century
The Supreme Mayor of Maxwell Street left a scant recorded legacy, but he’s well remembered for his efforts to preserve the historic market and open-air blues hub.
- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Jul 4, 2019
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The Momo World—almost an International House of Dumplings
A University Village storefront shows the global versatility of the Nepali street food.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Feb 13, 2018
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Catch up with the blues obsessives who already love guitarist Smilin’ Bobby
Sorely underrecognized guitarist Smilin' Bobby cut his teeth on Chicago's west side, learning from the likes of Magic Sam and Magic Slim.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Jan 16, 2018
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In 1924 Maxwell Street regular Daddy Stovepipe became one of the first bluesmen ever recorded
Bluesman Daddy Stovepipe was born during Reconstruction and lived long enough to be "rediscovered" in 1960, during the folk-music revival.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Mar 1, 2017
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One-armed blues harpist Big John Wrencher tore up Maxwell Street for decades
Mississippi native Big John Wrencher didn't often record, but his rowdy performances made him famous at home and abroad.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 3, 2015
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Absolutely the ten best south-side tacos (or confessions of a food-list maker)
When a best tacos list came under fire, it got our writer thinking about why we love best-of lists—and tacos.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Review Jun 25, 2013
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Chicago Tap Theatre grows up in Mama's Boy
But not too much.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 23, 2013
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Jean Rouch in Chicago: An interview with Judy Hoffman and Gordon Quinn of Kartemquin Films, part three
The concluding segment of an interview with two noted Chicago documentarians about the influential French ethnographer and filmmaker.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 18, 2013
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Jean Rouch in Chicago: An interview with Judy Hoffman and Gordon Quinn of Kartemquin Films, part one
Talking with some of Chicago's most esteemed documentarians about the great French ethnographer and filmmaker
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 26, 2012
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This week's food and drink events
Pizza-making, beer art, cheese, and more cheese highlight this week's events.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Apr 25, 2012
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The man who wasn't afraid of the mayor
Bill Lavicka didn't just preserve old buildings.
He also showed how to fight City Hall. - Blogs, Bleader Sep 21, 2010
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Cheat You Fair
Phil Ranstrom holds a release party Wednesday for his documentary "Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street"
- Blogs, Bleader May 15, 2009
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Friday notes: What's the verb behind it all?
Infuriating TIF news, Renzo Piano's Modern Wing, and Mike Watt's podcast.
- Blogs, Bleader May 15, 2009
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Maxwell Street Madness
Today's great Sun-Times story on University Village is a reminder of what a debacle the destruction of Maxwell Street was.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 9, 2009
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Alk of the town
Chicago Film Archives presents a series on Chicago filmmaker Howard Alk.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 18, 2008
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8/19 -- Screening of "Cheat You Fair"
8/19: Screening of "Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street" and director Q&A
- Blogs, Bleader May 12, 2008
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Even cowboys get the blues
Maxwell Street bluesman Dancin' Perkins plays a free show Wednesday at the Old Town School.
