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Jun 14, 2012 · Chicago Blues, Live Vol. 1 This hour long video sees some of the greatest blues musicians performing live at Buddy Guy's Tavern in Chicago. Featuring performances from George Baze, Pistol...
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- The Bassment
- Blue Chicago
- Buddy Guy’S Legends
- House of Blues
- Kingston Mines
- Rosa’s Lounge
This subterranean speakeasy features live music every night they’re open, with an emphasis on the blues. Just find the secret door inside The Hampton Social, then head down the stairs into the sleek lounge filled with gold accents and leather couches. Grab a spot by the stage to be close to the action, or hang out in the back and sip on The Bassmen...
Sing the blues in River North at this casual, late-night hang out. Showcasing Chicago’s signature electrified blues and other blues styles, Blue Chicago has hosted greats like Koko Taylor, Willie Kent, Johnny B. Moore, Magic Slim, Eddie Clearwater, and Eddie Shaw over the years. Known for high-energy performances and a welcoming atmosphere, Blue Ch...
It doesn’t get much more legendary than Buddy Guy. He’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a multi-GRAMMY Award winner, and an early adopter of Chicago’s electrified blues sound. His Chicago club, Buddy Guy’s Legends, is a bucket list stop for blues fans from all over. You can even catch Buddy perform there live every January. The rest of the y...
The House of Blues brings the spirit of the Mississippi Delta to Chicago. Located in the heart of downtown at the iconic Marina City, the House of Blues features an intimate atmosphere, state-of-the-art sound, a restaurant with Southern-inspired fare, VIP accommodations, and more. You’ll find a solid calendar of renowned blues musicians, along with...
An epicenter of local blues, Kingston Mines is known for its non-stop blues shows every night of the week. The north-side fixture got its start back in 1968, making it Chicago’s oldest and largest continuously running blues club. The venue’s set up features two stages, where bands’ alternating sets keep the music going past well past 3 a.m. each ni...
Both new and seasoned blues fan will feel right at home in Rosa’s Lounge, a great blues club and classic neighborhood bar. Rosa’s was founded by an Italian immigrant who traveled to Chicago in 1978 after a life-changing meeting with Junior Wells and Buddy Guy in Milan. The family-owned lounge, inspired by the spirit of the south-side clubs where Ch...
Chicago blues is a form of blues music that developed in Chicago, Illinois. It is based on earlier blues idioms, such as Delta blues, but is performed in an urban style. It developed alongside the Great Migration of African Americans of the first half of the twentieth century.
Essential songs born out of 1950s Chicago blues. Influenced by the rural, Delta Blues, Chicago's bluesman introduced amplification and electric instruments into the genre which led to the...
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- Kingston Mines. Music. Folk, country and blues. Sheffield & DePaul. This polite Lincoln Park blues club has an unusual setup—two different bands in two different rooms on two different stages, with MC Frank Pellegrino keeping things moving at all times.
- Rosa's Lounge. Clubs. Logan Square. Tucked away on burgeoning Armitage Avenue drag in Logan Square, this family-run spot is owned by local drummer Tony Mangiullo and his mother, after whom the place is named.
- Buddy Guy's Legends. Music. Music venues. Loop. Founded by Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy, this club has hosted everyone from Eric Clapton to David Bowie. Grammy trophies, worn guitars and Guy's signature polka-dot guitar straps line the walls, which serve as a display case for gifts and accolades the musician has rec ei ved.
- B.L.U.E.S. Bars. Lounges. Lincoln Park. price 1 of 4. Located just down the street from Kingston Mines, B.L.U.E.S. offers a more intimate room where you can enjoy some of the city's best blues musicians.
Apr 22, 2022 · Blues survives, always, in Chicago. Even after the darkest phases of the COVID-19 pandemic; clubs erected parking lot stages; reduced capacity; pivoted to virtual concerts; and raised funds ...
Our mission is to promote and preserve Chicago’s blues music and to connect with blues fans all over the world. Our Guide section helps visitors plan their trip to hear the blues when they come to Sweet Home Chicago. Our weekly HOT shows column lists upcoming top shows.
