I have compiled a list of places to play. This is for all of those who are looking for a show in the chicagoland area. Some places are cool some dumps, some pay, and some don't. I'll give you all the info, and try to get up with it.

VENUES

PLACES

COMMENTS

BEAT KITCHEN
2100 W. Belmont
773-281-4444.
www.beatkitchen.com


Cool place, good sound system, good food(not cheap), alcohol is moderately priced.

Betty's Blue Star Lounge
1600 W. Grand
Chicago, IL 60622
312-243-1699

bettysbluestarlounge.com

 

 

BOTTOM LOUNGE
1375 W. Lake
Chicago, IL 60607
312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401

www.bottomlounge.com

 

It's a new place. The stage has top of line P.A.

COBRA LOUNGE
235 N. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60607
www.myspace.com/cobralounge

 

 

DOUBLE DOOR
1572 N. Milwaukee
773-489-3160.
www.doubledoor.com

 

Over 21, Great P.A., dressing rooms, kinda got to be in a major label to play.

EMPTY BOTTLE
1035 N. Western
773-276-3600.
www.emptybottle.com

 

over 21, Good P.A.,Moderate beer prices, Restaurant next door

GALLERY CABARET
2020 N. Oakley
773-489-5471

 

Over 21, bring your own P.A., cheap beer, and no food.

METRO
3730 N. Clark
773-549-0203.
www.metrochicago.com

 

One of the biggest all ages venue. You have to be on a major label to get in.

THE MUTINY
2428 N. Western
773-486-7774
http://themutiny.bravepages.com

 

Over 21. Crappy P.A., Cheap beer, very dumpy, bands don't get paid, cause there is no cover. Bring a tip jar. No food..

NITE CAP
5007 W. Irving Park
773-794-1317

FOR THY METAL BANDS!

OTTO'S
118 E. Lincoln Hwy., De Kalb IL.
815-758-2715
www.ottosdekalb.com

 

College town!
PHYLLIS' MUSICAL INN
1800 W. Division
773-486-9862

Dumpy bar, but has cheap beer.
Don't know if bands get paid, cause we haven't yet.
Crappy P.A. No food.

 

Red Line Tap
7006 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL 60626
773-274-5463
www.heartlandcafe.com


 

Reggie's Rock Club
2105 S. State
Chicago, IL 60616
312-949-0121 or 866-468-3401
www.reggieslive.com

 

Great stage with a great P.A. Drinks are average the bar next door has food.
RONNY'S
2101 N. California
Chicago, IL 60647
myspace.com/ronnysbar
 

Subterranean
2011 W. North
Chicago, IL 60647
773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401
www.subt.net


 

U.S. BEER CO.
1801 N. Clybourn:
773-871-7799
usbeercompany.com/home.htm

 

Over 21 No food.
Wheaton Grand Theater
c/o Ezio Magarotto
123 North Hale Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
www.wheatongrand.org
All ages