live music venue
Family-run since 1984, this Logan Square institution hosts nightly blues with an intimate, unpretentious vibe and cheap beer.
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Lincoln Park's legendary two-stage dive open until 4am with simultaneous live blues sets seven nights a week since 1968.
Tiny, sweaty North Side club where you're practically on stage with touring and local blues acts nightly since 1979.
South Loop landmark owned by the blues icon himself, featuring nightly shows in a no-nonsense room plastered with memorabilia.
Authentic South Side juke joint in a former gas station serving up raw blues with soul food on weekends.
River North dive with nightly live blues, no cover, strong drinks, and a loyal mix of tourists and locals since 1985.
Historic South Side spot where Junior Wells held residency; still hosts blues jams in a stripped-down storefront setting.
Reborn Hyde Park legend where Muddy Waters once ruled; continues the tradition with weekend blues in a no-frills room.