B.L.U.E.S.
- Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul
- 2519 N. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-528-1012
Since 1979, B.L.U.E.S. has presented its namesake genre in an intimate, enjoyable setting that's cherished by aficionados and blues browsers alike. Mostly local artists are featured, including major performers such as Son Seals, Otis Clay, Eddie Shaw, Magic Slim, Eddy Clearwater and Jimmy Johnson. The crowd is a trifle older and generally more knowledgeable about the idiom than at some other North Side blues joints, and no matter where you sit within the tiny club, you're in the middle of the action. An array of CDs, cassettes and other souvenirs (T-shirts, jackets, etc.) is available for purchase.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted and Lill.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 8-Halsted, 76-Diversey. Brown Line Train: Diversey. Purple Line Train: Diversey.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; music starts at 9:30 p.m.
- Alcohol:
- Full bar.
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Usually $5 on weeknights; $8 on weekends.
- Bar Style:
- Chicago classic.
- Music Style:
- Blues
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. T-shirts, CDs, jackets and music. Good Neighbor Night on Tuesday; no cover charge for residents of ZIP Codes 60614 and 60657.
- Specialties:
- Live blues seven nights a week.
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
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"OLD SCHOOL but how a..."
joe from Chicago, IL - March 28, 2006
OLD SCHOOL but how a bar should be. Sick of the yuppy's and like Blues music it's perfect. Didn't notice a kitchen but the house was rockin' not cr...
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"A group of friends took..."
joanne from Chicago, IL - April 21, 2005
A group of friends took me here for my birthday. It was the most fun I'd had in a long time! The crowd was a bit older than I had anticipated, but ...
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"It has been a couple..."
George Barton from Westerville, Oh - March 12, 2005
It has been a couple of years but we have been to B.L.U.E.S. several times and have never been disappointed. Especially big fans of Michael Colema...
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Calendar of Events
B.L.U.E.S.
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Pistol Pete
7/09/2008 - 9:30 PM -
Cadillac Dave and the Chicago Red Hots
7/10/2008 - 9:30 PM -
Vance Kelly and the Backstreet Blues Band
7/11/2008 - 9:30 PM
