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THE GUIDE -- BLUES CLUBS
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BLUES CLUBS

Copyright: 2019, Chicago Blues Guide, LLC

Li'l EdFor a list of Blues Jams in Chicagoland click HERE

Li'l Ed/photo Jenn Noble

Chicago

(Scroll down for Suburbs)

 

 

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

http://www.bluechicago.com/default.aspx

 

 

B.L.U.E.S.

Neighborhood: North Side/Lincoln Park

Pro Jam: with Big Ray & Chicago’s Most Wanted, Rodney Brown & Hot Rod

When: Wednesdays

2519 N. Halsted

773-528-1012

www.chicagobluesbar.com

 

 

Buddy Guy’s Legends

Neighborhood: South Loop

Blues Jam: Mondays with Jimmy Burns or Bro. John

700 S. Wabash

312-427-1190

www.buddyguy.com

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

 

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

 

  

 

Kingston Mines

Neighborhood: North Side/New Town

Note: two stages

Blues Jam: Sundays

2548 N. Halsted

773-477-4646

www.kingstonmines.com

 

Lagunitas Brewing Co. & Taproom
Neighborhood: Douglas Park
Note: Afternoon blues shows 4:20 pm
2607 W. 17th St.
773-522-2097
https://lagunitas.com/taproom/chicago/
 
 

Mom's Place

Neighborhood: River North

650 N. Dearborn

312-265-0768

https://www.momsplacechicago.com/

 

Motor Row Brewing

Neighborhood: South Side

Blues Jam: Thursdays with Original Chicago Blues All-Stars

2337 S. Michigan Ave. (by 24th St.)

312-624-8149

website

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

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

 

Reggie’s Music Joint

Neighborhood: South Side

Note: rock club with some blues

2105 S. State

312-949-0120

www.reggieslive.com

 

 

River Roast

Neighborhood: River North

Note: Blues & Brews Brunch Sat. & Sun.

315 N. LaSalle St.

312-882-0100

http://riverroastchicago.com/#_home

 

Rosa’s Lounge

Neighborhood: NW Side/Logan Square

Blues Jam: Thursdays

3420 W. Armitage

773-342-0452

www.rosaslounge.com

 

 

 

Shaw’s Crab House

Neighborhood: Downtown

Note: blues, jazz and more

21 E. Hubbard

312-527-2722

shawscrabhouse

 

 

 

Smoke Daddy

Neighborhood: Wicker Park

Note: BBQ joint with rootsy music & blues

1804 W. Division

773-772-6656

www.thesmokedaddy.com

 

Smoke Daddy

Neighborhood: Wrigleyville

Note: BBQ joint with rootsy music & blues

3636 N. Clark St. (in Zachary Hotel)

773-227-2583

CLICK for website

 

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

Untitled

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

Water Hole

Neighborhood: University Village, UIC

Blues Jam: Wednesdays

1400 S. Western Ave.

312-243-7988

website

 
For a list of Blues Jams, click HERE

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

 
Club 210
Restaurant & live music lounge
Neighborhood: North shore suburb
Note: blues, jazz, rock, soul
210 Green Bay Rd.
Highwood, IL
847-433-0304
https://club210highwood.com/
 

Beer Geeks

Note: top blues talent on Tuesdays

3030 45th St.

Highland, IN

219-513-9795

www.beergeekspub.com

 

Club Arcada Speakeasy & Showroom

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

105 E. Main St.

St. Charles, IL

630-962-7000

http://clubarcada.com/

 

 
Evanston Rocks
Neighborhood: Near North shore suburb
Note: local & national blues, jazz, rock, soul acts. Sister club to Club Arcada
1012 Church St.
Evanston, IL
https://evanstonrocks.com/

 

FitzGerald’s

Neighborhood: Near West suburb

Note: eclectic, rootsy music, local & national acts

6615 Roosevelt Rd.

Berwyn, IL

708-788-2118

www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com

 

 

 

Harlem Avenue Lounge

Neighborhood: Near West suburb

Blues Jam: Thursdays

3701 S. Harlem Ave.

Berwyn, IL

708-484-3610

www.harlemavenuelounge.com

 
Hey Nonny
Neighborhood: Northwest suburb
Note: blues, jazz, Americana, bluegrass & more. National & local acts.
10 S. Vail Ave.
Arlington Heights, IL
www.heynonny.com
224-202-0750
 
 
Johnny's Blitz
Neighborhood: Western suburb
Note: Sports bar & grill w/ top blues acts & more
20 N. Cass Ave.
Westmont, IL
630-541-9015
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Larry's Lounge

Neighborhood: Far South Suburb
Note: Blues bands on Mondays
295 E. 147th St.
Harvey, IL
708-225-1779
 
 
Norton's
Neighborhood: North shore suburb
Note: blues, jazz, soul, R&B, rock
1905 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, IL
847-432-3287
http://nortons-restaurant.com/
 

S.P.A.C.E.

Neighborhood: Near North shore suburb

1245 Chicago Ave. (at Dempster)

Evanston, IL

847-492-8860

www.evanstonspace.com

 

The Venue

21 S. Broadway

Aurora, IL

https://themusicvenue.org/

 

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