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 |
Cool place, good sound system, good food(not cheap), alcohol is moderately priced. |
Betty's Blue Star Lounge
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BOTTOM LOUNGE
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It's a new place. The stage has top of line P.A. |
COBRA LOUNGE
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DOUBLE DOOR
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Over 21, Great P.A., dressing rooms, kinda got to be in a major label to play. |
EMPTY BOTTLE
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over 21, Good P.A.,Moderate beer prices, Restaurant next door |
GALLERY CABARET
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Over 21, bring your own P.A., cheap beer, and no food. |
METRO
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One of the biggest all ages venue. You have to be on a major label to get in. |
THE MUTINY
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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
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College town! |
| PHYLLIS' MUSICAL INN 1800 W. Division 773-486-9862 |
Dumpy bar, but has cheap beer.
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Red Line Tap
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Reggie's Rock Club
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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 |
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Subterranean
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U.S. BEER CO.
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Over 21 No food. |
| Wheaton Grand Theater c/o Ezio Magarotto 123 North Hale Street Wheaton, IL 60187 www.wheatongrand.org |
All ages |