B.L.U.E.S. Bar / Live Music Venue

Lincoln Park, Chicago –

Located just down the street from Kingston Mines, another famous Chicago blues joint, B.L.U.E.S. has been living true to its name since 1979, hosting live music every night.

An intimate room decked out with string lights and sad stories, the venue attracts everyone from wealthy young professionals to broke post-grads, all eager to share their love of the genre and listen to great musicians who regularly interact with the audience.

Hundreds of photographs and CD covers act as testament to the impressive number of performers who have graced the small stage over the decades, harkening back to the days when blues was a way of life in edgy Chicago.

The inclusive, welcoming atmosphere never wavers, and even on weekends – when seating is scarce and the bar is packed shoulder-to-shoulder – outgoing couples and energetic blues fans find a corner to dance in, tap their feet with martinis in hand, or strike up conversations with strangers between sets.

With a dedicated fan base and a strong emphasis on local artists, B.L.U.E.S. is the kind of music venue that clearly lives by its motto: “If you don’t have the blues when you come in, we'll make sure you have them when you leave!”