We are delighted to announce that at 2 p.m on Sunday, April 14th, 2024, the Maine Jewish Film Festival, in partnership with The Hill Arts, will present the film “Born in Chicago.” This will be followed by a concert with The Blues Prophets. Tickets can be purchased for $20 in advance HERE or $24 at the door.

Directed by Bob Sarles and John Anderson, “Born In Chicago”, a Ravin’ Film presented by Shout! Studios, is a soulful documentary that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It’s the story of first-generation blues performers who had made their way to Chicago from the Mississippi Delta and their ardent and unexpected followers. The Blues Prophets, a Maine-based ensemble, introduced many local patrons to the music. The members are Doug Wainoris, guitar/vocals. DW Gill, harmonica/vocals. Jeffrey Davison, drums/vocals. Jamie Isaacson, piano. Jack Tukey, bass guitar. The band traveled to the blues bars of Chicago, played many stages in New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Boston, and throughout Maine/New England, honing their craft and becoming an institution.