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CLUBS

CHICAGO

 

Blue Chicago

Neighborhood: River North

Note: Blue Chicago is known for blues women singers.
Open 7 nights a week.

536 N. Clark (at Ohio)

312-661-0100

www.bluechicago.com

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B.L.U.E.S. (CLOSED)

Neighborhood: North Side/Lincoln Park

2519 N. Halsted

773-528-1012

www.chicagobluesbar.com

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Buddy Guy’s Legends

Neighborhood: South Loop

Blues Jam: Wed. with Jimmy Burns or Bro. John

700 S. Wabash

312-427-1190

www.buddyguy.com

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City Winery
Neighborhood: West Loop
Note: eclectic lineup, national & local acts
1200 W. Randolph St.
312-733-WINE
www.citywinery.com

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Epiphany Center for the Arts

Neighborhood: West Loop

Note: jazz & blues

201 S. Ashland

312-421-4600

https://epiphanychi.com/

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House of Blues / Crossroads Stage

Neighborhood: River North

Note: the club is located inside HOB’s restaurant,
next door to the larger concert hall.

329 N. Dearborn

312-923-2000

Crossroads Stage Schedule:

http://www.houseofblues.com/chicago

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Kingston Mines

Neighborhood: North Side/New Town

Note: two stages

2548 N. Halsted

773-477-4646

www.kingstonmines.com

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Lee's Unleaded Blues

Neighborhood: South Side

7401 South Chicago Ave., Chicago

773-493-3477

https://leesunleadedblues.com/

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Mom's Place

Neighborhood: River North

650 N. Dearborn

312-265-0768

https://www.momsplacechicago.com/

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Nick's Beer Garden
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Note: roots bands, blues, R&B, rock
1516 N. Milwaukee
773-252-1155
www.nicksbeergarden.com

 

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Old Town School of Folk Music
Neighborhood: North Side
Note: ecclectic, national and local blues acts
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
773-728-6000
www.oldtownschool.org

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Reggie’s Music Joint

Neighborhood: South Side

Note: rock club with some blues

2105 S. State

312-949-0120

www.reggieslive.com

 

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Rosa’s Lounge

Neighborhood: NW Side/Logan Square

Blues Jam: Thursdays

3420 W. Armitage

773-342-0452

www.rosaslounge.com

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Smoke Daddy Wicker Park

Neighborhood: Wicker Park

Note: BBQ joint with rootsy music & blues

1804 W. Division

773-772-6656

www.thesmokedaddy.com

 

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Smoke Daddy Wrigleyville

Neighborhood: Wrigleyville

Note: BBQ joint with rootsy music & blues

3636 N. Clark St. (in Zachary Hotel)

773-227-2583

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Taylor Street Tap
Neighborhood: Little Italy
1358 W. Taylor St.
312-455-8255
https://www.taylorstreettap.com/

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Untitled
Neighborhood: River North
Note: restaurant/ bar w/ blues, jazz, rockabilly, R&B
111 W. Kinzie
312-880-1511
www.untitledsupperclub.com

 

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Water Hole

Neighborhood: University Village, UIC

Blues Jam: Wednesdays

1400 S. Western Ave.

312-243-7988

website

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SUBURBAN

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BLUES & MORE (Eclectic Clubs)

We suggest that you call to see what nights they have blues acts. Most of these clubs have a variety of music.

 

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Austin Community Tavern 

81 E 34th St, Steger, IL 60475
(708) 248-6791

Website developing - Visit Facebook page

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Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy

1476 Miner St. (above the Des Plaines Theater)

Des Plaines, IL

224-354-2333

https://oshows.com/bourbon-n-brass/

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Club Arcada Speakeasy & Showroom

Note: 1920s themed nightclub & restaurant with
local & national blues, jazz, rock, soul acts.

105 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL

630-962-7000

http://clubarcada.com/

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FitzGerald’s

Neighborhood: Near West suburb

Note: eclectic, rootsy music, local & national acts

6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL

(708) 788-2118

www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com

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Harlem Avenue Lounge (CLOSED)

Neighborhood: Near West suburb

Blues Jam: Thursdays

3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL

(708) 484-3610

www.harlemavenuelounge.com

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Hey Nonny
Neighborhood: Northwest suburb
Note: blues, jazz, Americana, bluegrass & more.
National & local acts.
10 S. Vail Ave.
Arlington Heights, IL

224-202-0750
www.heynonny.com

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Johnny's Blitz

20 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL

630-541-9015

https://www.johnnysblitz.com/

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Robert's Westside

7321 Madison St., Forest Park

https://www.robertswestside.com/

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S.P.A.C.E.

Neighborhood: Near-North shore suburb

1245 Chicago Ave. (at Dempster), Evanston, IL

847-492-8860

www.evanstonspace.com

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The Venue

21 S. Broadway, Aurora, IL

331-212-8490

https://themusicvenue.org/

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