Chicago Blues Revival

Chicago Blues Revival Chicago Blues Revival is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure the next generation of Blues music in Chicago.

It’s going to be a beautiful day for some blues in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood at one of our favorite parks. G...
08/20/2026

It’s going to be a beautiful day for some blues in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood at one of our favorite parks. Grab your chair and join us for a free concert by one of Chicago’s hottest next generation bands!

08/19/2026

🎶 **LIVE BLUES IN BRONZEVILLE!** 🎶

Chicago Blues Revival is proud to present The Knott Us Band at Hadiya Pendleton Park this Thursday, August 20, from 6–8 PM! 🎸🎤

Part of the Chicago Park District’s Nights Out in the Parks program, this FREE outdoor concert brings live blues to Bronzeville, one of Chicago’s historic centers of African American culture, music, literature, and the arts.

❤️ A Park with a Meaningful Story

This beautiful neighborhood park is named in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, a Chicago honor student and musician who was just 15 years old when her life was tragically taken in 2013. Hadiya had performed with her school band at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration just weeks before her death.

In 2015, the Chicago Park District renamed the former Buckthorn Park in her honor. The expanded park was designed as a tribute to both Hadiya and the rich cultural heritage of Bronzeville, incorporating music and literary themes throughout the park.

What better way to honor that legacy than by filling the park with music, community, and joy.** 🎶

🔥 THE KNOTT US BAND
Get ready for an energetic mix of blues, soul, R&B, and classic Chicago sounds from The Knott Us Band! Come see some next generation Chicago blues!

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Hadiya Pendleton Park
4347 S. Calumet Ave., Chicago
🎟️ FREE • ALL AGES

🚆 Getting there: The park is conveniently located just a short walk from the CTA Green Line’s 43rd Street station, making it easy to join us by public transportation. Easy street parking is available on 43rd St (Near The Forum)

🪑 Bring a lawn chair or blanket!

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come spend a summer evening celebrating blues, community and the Bronzeville neighborhood 💙

BLUES FACT FOR TODAY! 🎸Did you know that Chicago Blues is famous for its use of the "swing" rhythm?Unlike the more rigid...
08/13/2026

BLUES FACT FOR TODAY! 🎸

Did you know that Chicago Blues is famous for its use of the "swing" rhythm?

Unlike the more rigid beats of early Delta blues, Chicago Blues adopted a looser, more swung feel that was heavily influenced by the city's jazz scene. This rhythmic shift made the music feel more danceable and helped it gain popularity in the crowded, energetic clubs of the South Side. It's one of the many ways that Chicago put its own stamp on the blues—and the world has been swinging to it ever since.

And TONIGHT, you can hear that sound LIVE!

📅 TONIGHT – Thursday, August 13 | 5:00 PM
📍 Taylor Park – 39 W. 47th St.
💰 FREE!

Bring a lawn chair and a friend! See you there! 🎶

BLUES FACT FOR TODAY! 🎸Did you know that blues and boxing have a long history together in Chicago?In the early 20th cent...
08/13/2026

BLUES FACT FOR TODAY! 🎸

Did you know that blues and boxing have a long history together in Chicago?

In the early 20th century, South Side clubs and community centers often hosted both blues musicians and boxing matches—sometimes on the same nights. These spaces became gathering places where music and resilience met, giving working-class communities a place to come together, unwind, and celebrate.

We're bringing that tradition back TOMORROW at Taylor Park for Blues & Boxing featuring Nicholas Alexander!

📅 TOMORROW – Thursday, August 13 | 5:00 PM
📍 Taylor Park – 39 W. 47th St.
💰 FREE!

Bring a friend and a lawn chair! See you there! 🎶

TOMORROW! 🥊🎸Chicago Blues Revival presents Blues & Boxing featuring Nicholas Alexander at Taylor Park! This is a free, a...
08/12/2026

TOMORROW! 🥊🎸

Chicago Blues Revival presents Blues & Boxing featuring Nicholas Alexander at Taylor Park! This is a free, all-ages event bringing together the energy of blues music and the spirit of the South Side.

Come through for an evening of music, community, and culture. Bring a friend and a lawn chair!

📅 TOMORROW – Thursday, August 13
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Taylor Park – 39 W. 47th St.
💰 FREE!

See you there! 🎶

IT'S TODAY! 🎸🎉The wait is over! TONIGHT, Chicago Blues Revival and the Soul Purpose Band are bringing the blues to Avalo...
07/30/2026

IT'S TODAY! 🎸🎉

The wait is over! TONIGHT, Chicago Blues Revival and the Soul Purpose Band are bringing the blues to Avalon Park for a free Night Out in the Parks concert.

Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends, and come enjoy an evening of live music on the South Side. All ages are welcome!

📅 TONIGHT – Thursday, July 30
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Avalon Park – 1215 E. 83rd St.
💰 FREE!

See you there! 🎶

We're just TWO days away from an evening of live blues under the stars! 🎸Join Chicago Blues Revival and the Soul Purpose...
07/28/2026

We're just TWO days away from an evening of live blues under the stars! 🎸

Join Chicago Blues Revival and the Soul Purpose Band this Thursday at Avalon Park for a free, all-ages Night Out in the Parks event. Bring your lawn chair, bring your friends, and let the music move you.

📅 Thursday, July 30 | 6-8 PM
📍 Avalon Park – 1215 E. 83rd St.

Free and open to everyone. See you there!

We're expanding! 🎸Chicago Blues Revival is now on Instagram and Twitter/X! Follow us everywhere for artist spotlights, s...
07/25/2026

We're expanding! 🎸

Chicago Blues Revival is now on Instagram and Twitter/X! Follow us everywhere for artist spotlights, student stories, behind-the-scenes content, and all things blues on the South and West Sides.

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Today, as we celebrate Juneteenth and African American Music Month, we honor the power of Black music, culture, and comm...
06/20/2026

Today, as we celebrate Juneteenth and African American Music Month, we honor the power of Black music, culture, and community.

The blues was born from the experiences of Black Americans and has long served as a vehicle for storytelling, resilience, creativity, and freedom. It remains one of the most influential contributions to American music and culture.

That spirit was on full display at Chicago Blues Revival’s From Roots to Rhythm Spring Gala, where we gathered to celebrate the people who ensure this legacy continues to thrive.

We were honored to recognize Billy Branch and Rosa Enrico Branch for their commitment to blues education, Melody Angel for her advocacy and community leadership, and John Primer for a lifetime of musicianship and preserving the sound of Chicago blues.

As you enjoy these moments from our gala, we invite you to join us in celebrating the artists, educators, and advocates who carry this music forward every day.

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and the cultural traditions that continue to shape our future. During African American Music Month, we honor the artists, educators, and advocates who ensure these traditions endure for generations to come.

Photos by Alan Frohlichstein

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