A Chicago blues institution that encourages its patrons to "hear the blues, drink booze and talk loud," Kingston Mines is a prime site forviewing celebrities ou... READ MORE
2nd Hand Tunes started selling LPs 20 years ago and never stopped, even when the compact disc appeared and all but killed the market for vinyl. ''We focus on ... READ MORE
Since 1979, this blues club (officially called B.L.U.E.S.) has presented its namesake genre in an intimate, enjoyable setting that's cherished by aficionados an... READ MORE
Video Beat is the store that MTV made possible. ''We have the largest selection of music videos on Earth,'' says owner Lee Budowski. ''We have customers in... READ MORE
The premier Lincoln Park nightspot has excellent sound and comfortable seats for 750 people (call ahead to reserve a booth) that wrap in a circle around the sta... READ MORE
The United Center is bigger and less personal (and more corporate, judging from the airline logo on the roof) than the famous first house of Bobby Hull and Mi... READ MORE
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Beginning Sept. 2008, this old, still-operating Episcopalian Church will begin hosting concerts, booked by Empty Bottle. Food and liquor will be available, and... READ MORE
Located in the former 3 Penny movie theater, the 8,400-square-foot Lincoln Hall comes from Mike and Chris Schuba, the guys behind Lakeview live music institutio... READ MORE
