YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE CHICAGO BLUES SCENE
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
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B.L.U.E.S. (CLOSED)
Neighborhood: North Side/Lincoln Park
2519 N. Halsted
773-528-1012
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rosa’s Lounge
Neighborhood: NW Side/Logan Square
Blues Jam: Thursdays
3420 W. Armitage
773-342-0452
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Smoke Daddy Wicker Park
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Note: BBQ joint with rootsy music & blues
1804 W. Division
773-772-6656
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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
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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
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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
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Harlem Avenue Lounge (CLOSED)
Neighborhood: Near West suburb
Blues Jam: Thursdays
3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL
(708) 484-3610
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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
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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
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The Venue
21 S. Broadway, Aurora, IL
331-212-8490
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