Chicago: Blues
B.L.U.E.S. 2519 N Halsted St tel 773/528-1012. Opened in the 1970s, it's still going strong, though a little over-touristed. The tiny stage has been graced by all the greats.Blue Chicago 536 N Clark St tel 312/661-0100. The touristy blues joint features mostly female performers.
Buddy Guy's Legends 754 S Wabash Ave tel 312/427-0333. This South Loop club owned by veteran guitarist and vocalist Buddy Guy and offering great acoustics and atmosphere, aims to present the very best local and national acts. Not as touristy as other downtown blues clubs.
Checkerboard Lounge 423 E 43rd St tel 773/624-3240. Way down on the South Side, the Checkerboard has a fabulous history and retains the support of the best local acts.
Kingston Mines 2548 N Halsted St tel 773/477-4646. Top-notch local and national acts on two stages play to an up-for-it partying crowd.
Rosa's Lounge 3420 W Armitage Ave tel 773/342-0452. Run by Mama Rosa and her son and dedicated to the blues greats, this is undoubtedly the friendliest blues joint around. For real aficionados, it caters less to the tourist crowd.
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