Chicago is the largest city in the Midwest and as of 2008 is the 3rd largest city in the entire country. The city has a rich musical heritage including symphony orchestra and opera. Blues, gospel, soul and jazz music have been represented in Chicago for many, many years.
There are several Chicago Blues clubs because the Blues are so popular in the Windy City.
-The 7313 Club is located on S. Halsted St. in Chicago. This club has been described as an authentic blues joint. The interior boasts red carpeting and wood paneling.
-The Barn of Barrington is located on S. Barrington Rd and features jazz, reggae and of course, the blues. This club offers an open mic night on Wednesdays. There is also a 4-star restaurant here, as well as superb banquet halls.
-Blues Island Pub is located on W. Vermont St. This pub features live music 5 nights a week. The best blues bands in Chicagoland are featured.
-Celebrity Lounge on E. 83rd St., is located on the South side. There is a cover charged on the weekend, however during the week, it’s absolutely free!
Chicago Blues Clubs are a mainstay in Chicago because of the popularity of the music, and the musical roots of the city.
-Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge is located on the historic (old) Route 66. This blue’s club is retro and serves lots of delicious fried foods. You’ll also find the Blue Rooster Lounge here.
-Smoke Daddy located on W. Division St. You can get barbeque platters to die for here, and local blues musicians play every night of the week.
-Frankie’s Blue Room on W. Chicago Avenue. Decorated in the style from the 40′s, a dim, moody place that boasts a deck, if you get tired of the moodiness of its blues.
Blues music has its roots in African American work songs around the turn of the century (1900). Some early Blue’s musicians include Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and W.C. Handy. One of the original professional blue’s singers was Ma Rainey, who asserted to have coined the word “Blues.” Other musicians included Victoria Spivey, and Bessie Smith.
More Chicago Blues Clubs:
-Lee’s Unleaded Blues on S. South Chicago Avenue is painted black inside and is adorned with mirrors and red carpeting, this is one sassy Blue’s club. The crowd runs the gamut, everyone from elderly Blue’s lovers to college students.
-House of Blues on N. Dearborn Avenue. HOB runs a restaurant called The Back Porch where live Blue’s music is played every night. There is also an extensive folk art collection here, covering both the walls and the ceiling.
-Wallace’s Catfish Corner on W. Madison St. A great place in the summer to listen to street Blues and eat catfish.
-Kingston Mines on N. Halsted St. is one of the most distinguished Blue’s clubs in Chicago. Two stages. Two bands. Nightly duels in a comfortable and grungy atmosphere that serves up all sorts of eats like burgers, wings, polish sausage, catfish. Because Kingston Mines is so popular, they have their own store where you can purchase their merchandise so you can take some of the Blue’s home with you.
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