Categories: Entertainment and Attractions
Chicago Music Venues
Author: Jody Robbins
Get out and see why world-class practitioners of jazz and the blues call Chicago home; or catch a one-of-a-kind rock ‘n' roll show at one of the Chicago's (in)famous haunts.
Chicago Jazz
Jazz has always found a home in Chicago , and always will. Here's a look at the best spots to catch live jazz in Chicago.
Blues Music in Chicago
From Chicago Blues legends to a slew of younger musicians, here's your guide to discovering the Blues in Chicago.
Chicago Rock Venues
Rock ‘n' roll is a lot of things to a lot of people, and is a diverse enough genre to appease even a totally fractious America . Here's a look at Chicago 's rock and indie music scene.
Check out places of interest near Chicago Music Venues:
Andy's Jazz Club
11 E. Hubbard St.,
Chicago, IL 60610
Howl at the Moon
26 W. Hubbard St,
Chicago, IL 60610
Dueling piano bar with a twist. Cover varies.
Andy's Jazz Club
11 E. Hubbard St.,
Chicago, IL 60610
B.L.U.E.S
2519 N. Halsted St.,
Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago blues house features local artists every night at 9:30 p.m. Cover varies.
Blue Chicago
536 N. Clark St.,
Chicago, IL 60610
Sample the sounds of the sultry saxophone, the bold bass, the thundering trumpet and the daring drum beats at Blue Chicago, one of Chicago's best blues clubs. Open seven nights a week, Blue Chicago features some of the best names in blues and jazz.
Buddy Guy's Legends
754 S. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60605
World-renowned and local Chicago blues artists are the draw at this club owned by blues legend, Buddy Guy, as is the soul-ful Cajun food and major music paraphenalia also on display here.
Harlem Avenue Lounge
3701 South Harlem Ave.,
Berwyn, IL 60402
Blues fills the air every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Harlem Avenue Lounge.
Howl at the Moon
26 W. Hubbard St,
Chicago, IL 60610
Dueling piano bar with a twist. Cover varies.
Sonotheque
1444 W. Chicago Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60622
No one comes to Sonotheque to sit and take in the scene; they (and you) are the scene--along with the music.
The Redhead Piano Bar
16 W. Ontario St.,
Chicago, IL 60610
Top-notch piano players make The Redhead Piano Bar a sought-after venue when it comes to sophisticated live music in Chicago. Gather around the piano, or head toward the back of the room for more intimate conversation.
Blue Chicago
736 N. Clark St,
Chicago, IL 60610
Sample the sounds of the sultry saxophone, the bold bass, the thundering trumpet and the daring drum beats at Blue Chicago, one of Chicago's best blues clubs. Open seven nights a week, Blue Chicago features some of the best names in blues and jazz.
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S. Michigan Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60604
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is the heartbeat of Chicago. The CSO has numerous concerts and special events throughout the year. See the full list at their website. Tickets range from $10 to $200.
Howl at the Moon
26 W. Hubbard St,
Chicago, IL 60610
Dueling piano bar with a twist. Cover varies.
Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan Rd.,
Highland Park, IL 60035
A lineup of pop, classical, folk, jazz and other musical performances under the stars or an open-air pavilion. Concerts March through Sept.
Tommy Gun's Garage
2114 S. Wabash,
Chicago, IL 60616
The whole family will enjoy this 1920s inspired interactive dinner theater complete with gangsters and flappers. Hidden away in this furtive speakeasy is a musical-comedy troupe that performs the hippest tunes, dances and jokes of the time when Al Capone ruled the streets of Chicagoland.
Wendella Sightseeing Boats
400 N. Michigan Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60611
Located on the Magnificent Mile, Wendella Boats are guided by expert staff.
