Chicago is known for its brutal winds, delicious food, beautiful skyline, the winning sports teams, and especially its music. With so many musicians coming from Chicago the live music scene is next to none and with so many live music bars in Chicago, the next time you go out, there is a huge possibility you find a new favorite band or artist.
Check out the best bars with live music in Chicago perfect for anyone looking to get a drink and listen to some new tunes. For more of the best bars in Chicago, 312Area is your go-to guide for all local nightlife and events nearby.
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536 N Clark St, Chicago IL, 60610Mainly showcases female vocalists who really know how to sing the blues. The mellow and soulful sounds that emanate from this spot are legendary. The room...
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230 W Kinzie St, Chicago IL, 60654Contemporary American | Classic Cocktails | Luminous + Intimate
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329 N Dearborn St, Chicago IL, 60654House of Blues Chicago opened in 1996, Modeled after the "Estavovski" Opera House and is located in the historic Marina City complex on the Chicago River.
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2519 N Halsted St, Chicago IL, 60614Whether you are an invested blues aficionado, or just a blues browser, you'll enjoy B.L.U.E.S. A trip here is a no-risk venture into some reliably good...
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1035 N Western Ave, Chicago IL, 60622 (1)n 1992 the Empty Bottle started out as a cat-ridden hole-in-the-wall bar in Ukrainian Village (just south of Wicker Park) where you could get any one of nine...
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3420 W Armitage Ave, Chicago IL, 60647Rosa's Lounge operates in the hallowed tradition of Chicago blues lounges, family owned and operated by an Italian immigrant who came to Chicago in 1978...
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11 E Hubbard St, Chicago IL, 60611Casual dress Jazz club & restaurant serving pizza, burgers & salads while playing live Jazz music throughout the day & evening.
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2421 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL, 60647Cocktails, live music, record label, storefront gallery. No cover charge. 21+. 2421 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 227-3530 www.whistlerchicago.com
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353 W Hubbard St, Chicago IL, 60654The Bassment is a live music cocktail lounge, located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago below The Hampton Social. Guests enter through a secret...
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806 S Plymouth St, Chicago IL, 60605The Jazz Showcase is the oldest historic jazz club in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1947 by Joe Segal, now owned and operated by Wayne Segal (Joe Segal’s...
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700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago IL, 60605True Blues fans know - There is only one place in Chicago to experience the finest Blues seven nights a week, enjoy southern Cajun soul food, and behold...
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2548 N Halsted Street, Chicago IL, 60614Kingston Mines is a Chicago Blues music night club with two stages, two bands and food & continuous live music all night! Doc's Rib Joint, the kitchen...
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3159 N Southport Ave Chicago, Illinois 60657, Chicago IL, 60657Lincoln Hall:
Located at 2424 N Lincoln Avenue, the building which houses Lincoln Hall first opened in 1912 as the Fullerton Theatre, a nickelodeon....
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111 W Kinzie St, Chicago IL, 60654Dining. Drinking. Dancing.
Untitled Supper Club is a contemporary revival of a classic Prohibition-era Chicago supper club… an upscale dining establishment...
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1375 W Lake St, Chicago IL, 60607The venue for underground music, beer & casual American comfort food (including vegetarian options).
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26 W Hubbard St, Chicago IL, 60654Everyday: $20 domestic beer buckets; $25 import/craft beer buckets! Check website for daily specials. Get on the dance floor and join our talented...
