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Chicagoland Blues Clubs

Buddy Guys Legends

http://www.buddyguy.com/


 700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605


This is pretty much the best blues Club in Chicago for a variety of reasons.  The Food is Awesome, drinks are great.   Safe Neighborhood in South Loop.  The Music and sound are top notch

Rosa's Lounge

http://www.rosaslounge.com/


 3420 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647


 Longtime family-owned neighborhood club where both traditional & modern performers sing the blues.  

Kingston Mines

https://www.kingstonmines.com/


 2548 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 


 Live bands play until late on 2 stages at this rustic blues club with barbecue & other pub grub.  Located in Lincoln Park, a safe neighborhood.   "Hear Blues, Drink Booze, Talk Loud, You are among friends" - Doc


Blue Chicago

https://www.bluechicago.com/ 


536 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 


 BLUE CHICAGO has a warm and friendly atmosphere, open since 1985.  Located in the heart of the River North entertainment district near popular hotels and restaurants,

Harlem Avenue Lounge

http://www.harlemavenuelounge.com/


3701 South Harlem Ave. in Berwyn, Just off Ogden Ave. 


 This is one of our favorite places.  The Club is just behind  The White Castle. Our Entrance is located at the Rear of the building.   Come on in.   Gaming machines on site.


Water Hole Lounge

http://waterholechicago.wixsite.com/waterholechicago


 1400 S. Western  Chicago, IL 60608  

 

We are the room that separates you from the "tourist" this is a "destination". This great club is located just under, the trax from Ogden Roosevelt, and Western.   Best to be very alert in this neighborhood, crime is higher around here.   Very Friendly in the Club. Genuine Chicago South Side,

Johnny's Blitz Bar and Grill

https://www.johnnysblitz.com/


 20 North Cass Ave. Westmont, IL - 60559 

 

Blues and  Hamburger restaurant .


Westmont, IL is the last home of  "Home of Muddy Waters"

Fitzgeralds

https://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/


  6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402 (Another Blues Club in Berwyn)


 Casual, long-running bar & live music venue showcasing zydeco, country, swing, folk & bluegrass.  With Blues Gosh Darn It !


Evanston SPACE

http://www.evanstonspace.com/


1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 


 SPACE has earned distinction on the best venue lists of DownBeat Magazine, 93XRT, Chicago Tribune.  


 SPACE hosts both seated and standing-room-only shows across a variety of genres—from folk to rock to jazz and beyond. Candle-lit cabaret tables, along with general admission seats, comfortably hold an audience of 240, while standing room only shows can accommodate 330. No matter the show setup, SPACE prides itself on providing an intimate setting for fans of all ages to get up-close-and-personal with their favorite acts. 

House of Blues Chicago

https://www.houseofblues.com/chicago


House of Blues is a pretty reliable brand name.  This all started in Chicago,  Blues in this town is 101.

Lagunitas Brewery Taproom

https://lagunitas.com/taproom/chicago


 2607 W. 17th St. Chicago, Ill. 60608 


 Welcome to where it all lives and beats … Music has fueled Lagunitas since inception, thanks to the finger-pickin’ roots of our founder, Tony Magee. From the daily live, local bands showcased in our TapRooms to the larger touring acts (and legends) gracing our annual amphitheater shows.  We love helping bands reach more ears through beers.  Be careful in neighborhood, higher crime in the area.


Untitled Supper Club

https://untitledsupperclub.com/


111 Kinzie St. Chicago, IL


 Join us every Wednesday through Saturday for dinner and drinks paired with live entertainm

Shows are free to attend but reservations are highent.ly recommended. Not all reservations may be within view of the performance. Please mention that you would like to be seated by the entertainment in the "Special Request" section of your OpenTable reservation.

Chicagoland Blues Clubs

Hey Nonny

https://www.heynonny.com/


10 South Vail Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60005


 Hey Nonny presents all kinds of live music: rock, pop, reggae, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, country, classical, and more. Hey Nonny isn’t defined by particular styles or genres, but by the intimate nature of the listening experience and the virtuoso creativity of the performers. Because Hey Nonny focuses on creative music, there won’t be a lot of cover bands or tribute bands on our stage. 

Smoke Daddy

https://www.thesmokedaddy.com/


 1804 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 

AND    3636 N Clark, Chicago, IL


 Open since the summer of 1994, The Smoke Daddy was the first of its kind to offer barbeque and free live music seven days a week in Wicker Park. Over the years, The New York Times, National Geographic, Zagat survey, Chicago magazine, and the Chicago Social all rated "The Daddy" as "having Chicago's best barbeque". Our concept is simple: top quality barbeque, cold drinks and music in a lively atmosphere. We smoke all of our meats in house each day and take pride in offering the best ribs and pulled meats in town.  

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Harlem Avenue Lounge

http://www.harlemavenuelounge.com/


3701 South Harlem Ave. in Berwyn, Just off Ogden Ave. 


 This is one of our favorite places.  The Club is just behind  The White Castle. Our Entrance is located at the Rear of the building.   Come on in.   Gaming machines on site.


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