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Andy's Jazz CLub
1 E. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611
These Jazz Sessions originally were scheduled once a week, every Friday at noon. After a short while the response was so positive that the saloon expanded the Friday Jazz At Noon Sessions to include Friday Jazz at 5%u2026Andy%u2019s Jazz Club was born. The Jazz soon expanded to 5 days a week, with music being performed both during the lunch hour and for the after work crowd. Jazz At 5 in turn expanded to Jazz at 9, bringing the club to our performance pinnacle of 3 full bands every day of the week %u2013 noon, 5pm & 9pm. Over the past 30 years the area has continued to expand and grow to the trendy hub it has now become. Times change and Andy%u2019s has altered its musical offerings to meet with those new demands of its avid customers. While the Jazz At Noon may be taking a much needed hiatus and is no longer offered, Jazz At 5 & Jazz At 9 are still very much Alive!
Blues Bar - Mt. Prospect
2 West Busse Ave Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Blues Bar is a new and innovative restaurant that offers quality-dining daily with live entertainment on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. We are open for lunch and dinner with specials offered every day. Our bi-level dining experience offers hi-top tables on the main floor with standard size tables on the 2nd floor with a handicapped accessible elevator. All live performances and most major sporting events can be viewed on our 10 state-of-the-art LCD screens, featuring a 16 ft. by 9 ft. screen located behind the main bar. We will strive to make your dining experience both unique and memorabl
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S. Wabash Ave. (at Balbo and Wabash)
Since its opening in June of %u201889, Buddy Guy%u2019s Legends has built a reputation as the nation%u2019s premier blues club. Mr. Guy%u2019s personal reputation as the crowned king of Chicago%u2019s electric blues scene and his 50+ years in the music business have made Buddy truly a legend himself. As a blues club, Legends is distinguished for its innovative scheduling of local, national, and international blues acts. In the nineteen years that Legends has been open, the stage has been graced by some of the world%u2019s most talented musicians. Van Morrison, Willie Dixon, Albert Collins, Bo Diddley, The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, Dr. John, Lou Rawls, David Bowie, ZZ Top, Junior Wells, Slash, John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Greg Allman, and The Pointer Sisters are just a few examples of the talent that has graced the stage. Buddy Guy himself takes the stage every January, selling out over a dozen shows year after year, delighting crowds that have traveled from all over the world. While the Legends stage has played host to a myriad of true blues legends, the walls themselves talk, filled with pieces of Buddy%u2019s and blues history. Where else can blues fans find original art work painted on the wall, records, rare photos and Grammys, along with personal items from some of the world%u2019s most influential performers? You%u2019ll see Koko Taylor%u2019s evening gown from 1957; two of Buddy Guy%u2019s Grammys and his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame statue; a photo of Buddy, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan taken at Vaughan%u2019s final concert. A world-renowned collection of guitars can be found over the main bar, signed by B.B. King, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, as well as Jimmy and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In November 1994, Eric Clapton graced the stage with three sold-out performances. The unprecedented concerts awed the crowd as Clapton called up Otis Rush to jam and nodded to the Who%u2019s Pete Townsend, who had stopped by to take in the show. Legends truly lives up to its name. There is only one place in Chicago to experience the finest blues seven nights a week, enjoy southern Cajun soul food and behold a major archive of blues memorabilia. That place is Buddy Guy%u2019s Legends. Voted %u201CBest Blues Club%u201D several times over by Living Blues Magazine, Citysearch, and AOL, Legends continues to be a mecca for the blues.
FitzGerald's - Berwyn
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL 60402
FitzGerald's was built in the 1920s and has always been a gathering spot, from the early days as a hunting club and watering hole through its teen years as a jazz club during the '50s and '60s, featuring acts like Bob Scobey, Turk Murphy, Lil Armstrong, and the Original Salty Dogs. The FitzGerald family bought and renovated the building in 1980, and since then its reputation for great music in a casual, comfortable, unpretentious atmosphere has grown steadily. Chicago Magazine calls it "a musical gem," and the club has consistently found itself in the top 5 in Chicago polls of favorite venues.
Innjoy - Old Town
2051 W. Division St. Chicago, IL 60622
From its earliest days, Innjoy has attracted a diverse mix of artists, musicians, urban professionals and longtime locals. Today Innjoy is also a popular destination for visitors who appreciate the flavor of a genuine Chicago hang-out. In addition to its acclaimed eclectic American cuisine, Innjoy features a tasty blend of live music, cultural events, and sports viewing. Patrons "Eat to the Beat" with our programmed format featuring an eclectic mix including classic rock, dance, electronica, hip hop, jazz, soul, indie rock, R & B, reggae and world beat. Most week nights and every weekend, live DJs spin a variety of sets to get you moving. Innjoy conveys a relaxed vibe with soft mocha and lavender tones, plush seating, and deep mahogany woodwork. Private booths offer the ideal spot for more intimate conversations. Hailed as the best people watching in Chicago by Redeye/Metromix. Innjoys patio is a huge hit in summer months and our private event room can also accommodate parties of up to 40.
Molly Malone's Irish Pub - Forest Park
7652 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130
This is an exceptionally Irish outpost, from the colorful, Dublin-esque facade to the Guinness on tap to the live Irish music. Two fireplaces keep it cozy and there's rarely a cover charge. Chef Marie Garrigan lines the menu with traditional fare plus some surprises. We like the grilled swordfish with pineapple salsa and lake perch with lemon, bacon and chive butter sauce. The bread pudding is a house specialty.
Pops for Champagne - River North
601 N State St Chicago, IL 60610
Pops for Champagne is the nation's most acclaimed champagne bar and Chicago's most elegant live music club. We offer over 100 bottles of champagne and sparkling wines along with full bar service and a freshly prepared shared plate, raw bar, and dessert menu in a uniquely designed 2-level space with a street level main bar, and a lower level intimate live music club, featuring the best of Chicago's live jazz entertainment. Also considered as one of the city's most unique private party/special event venue locations. Pops for Champagne on State Street continues to be Chicago's premier destination for after work and nighttime entertainment.