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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 Chicago blues was born, welcomes both traditional and modern performers to its stage. 3420 W. Armitage Ave., Logan Square
- Blue Chicago (536 N. Clark St.) : Located in River North, Blue Chicago emphasizes female stars like locals Sheryl Youngblood, Shirley Johnson and Laretha Weathersby.
- Buddy Guy’s Legends (700 S. Wabash Ave.) : Tourists love electric guitars and long jams, and Legends, near the L tracks in the South Loop, has been serving it to them since 1989.
- Epiphany Center for the Arts (201 S. Ashland Ave.) : This church-turned-arts-campus books live events on various stages to go with its art studios and gallery.
- FitzGerald’s (6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn): Although founder Bill FitzGerald left his namesake club in March 2020, and new owner Will Duncan walked right into the pandemic, the Berwyn roadhouse known for the American Music Festival (July 1-4, starring North Mississippi Allstars, Marcia Ball, CJ Chenier and others) has persevered.
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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.
ABOUT US. Kingston Mines is a world-famous blues nightclub in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The club was awarded the Chicago Reader’s 2016 Best Blues Club, Chicago Music Awards 2016 Most Popular Blues Club Award (again!) & 2016 Torch Bearer of Blues in Chicago Award, a Chicago Concierge Favorites Award and a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.
LIVE AT OLD TOWN BLUES CLUB. Wed, May 15 • 7:00 PM. Check ticket price on event. THE BOB SEGER "SILVER TRIBUTE BAND". LIVE AT OTBC! Thu, May 16 • 7:00 PM. Check ticket price on event. PRIVATE EYES! A CLASSIC TRIBUTE TO HALL & OATES!
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Linda's Place is one of the best Blues Bars in Chicago. Linda is a gracious host and makes all her patrons feel welcome. The houseband on Monday Nights is The Bullet Proof Band and singer L-Roy. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to see and hear Chicago Blues in a bar setting.
Head to B.B. King’s Blues Club to be treated to some of the greatest blues, rock and soul music around – the Southern food and Memphis barbecue is tasty, too. Named for the 1928 song “Minglewood Blues,” Minglewood Hall is a concert venue housed in an old bread factory in Midtown Memphis.
