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BLUES CLUBS Copyright: 2009, Chicago Blues Guide
Artis’s We are sad to report that this mainstay blues joint on the South Side has closed its doors after 28 years of business.
Blue
Neighborhood:
River North
Note: Blue
536
N.
312-661-0100
B.L.U.E.S.
Neighborhood:
North Side/Lincoln Park
Pro Jam: with Big Ray & Chicago’s Most Wanted
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays the month
2519
N. Halsted
773-528-1012
Buddy Guy’s Legends
Neighborhood:
700
S. Wabash 312-427-1190
Neighborhood: West Loop Note: eclectic lineup, national & local acts 1200 W. Randolph St. 312-733-WINE www.citywinery.com
The
New Checkerboard Lounge
Neighborhood:
South Side/
Note: features jazz and blues
5201
S. Harper
773-684-1472
House of Blues Back Porch Stage
Neighborhood:
River North
Note: the club is located inside HOB’s restaurant, next door to the
larger concert hall.
329
N.
312-923-2000
www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago/
Katerina’s
Neighborhood:
North Side
Note: eclectic music includes jazz, blues and more.
1920
W. Irving Park
773-348-7592
Neighborhood:
North Side/New Town
Note: two stages
2548
N. Halsted
773-477-4646
Lee’s Unleaded Blues The club has just reopened under new owners!
Neighborhood:
South Side
773-493-3477
Neighborhood: Wicker Park Note: roots bands, blues, R&B, rock 1516 N. Milwaukee 773-252-1155 www.nicksbeergarden.com
Reggie’s Music Joint
Neighborhood:
South Side Note: rock club with some blues
2105
S. State
312-949-0120
Rosa’s Lounge
Neighborhood:
3420
W. Armitage
773-342-0452
Shaw’s Crab House
Neighborhood:
Downtown
Note: blues, jazz and more
21
E. Hubbard
312-527-2722
Smoke Daddy
Neighborhood:
Note
:BBQ joint with rootsy music & blues
1804
W. Division
773-772-6656
Neighborhood: River North Note: restaurant/ bar w/ blues, jazz, rockabilly, R&B 111 W. Kinzie 312-880-1511 www.untitledchicago.com Water Hole Neighborhood: University Village, UIC
1400 S. Western Ave. 312-243-7988 or 708-703-3162 BLUES & MORE
(Eclectic Clubs
Suburban We suggest that you call to see what nights they have blues acts.
Most
of these clubs have a variety of music
Note: top blues talent on Tuesdays
FitzGerald’s
Neighborhood:
Near West suburb
Note: eclectic, rootsy music, local & national acts
708-788-2118
Neighborhood:
Near West suburb
708-484-3610
Neighborhood:
Near North suburb 1245 Chicago Ave. (at Dempster) Evanston 847-492-8860
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