choosechicago.com CITY WINERY “It’s intimate; you’re up-close and personal. They’ve got good wine and food, and top-notch acts. The staff is wonderful. Just a good vibe.” Buddy Guy’s Legends BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS “Buddy Guy’s has always been a home to me. I played my first gig in Chicago here. It’s where I honed my craft and learned to be an entertainer.” Reggie’s Chicago KINGSTON MINES “They’ve been around for a long time. The music never stops. It’s two stages, so you won’t be waiting for a break, you jump right straight in. People sit there all night long and listen.” Kingston Mines ROSA’S LOUNGE “I like Rosa’s a lot. It’s an authentic, family-owned blues joint. It’s always packed when you have a big name playing there because people love the joint.” CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL “Chicago Blues Fest is like the mecca of blues music. People flock to Chicago — not only local residents, but people from all over the world. I’ve performed in 45 different countries, and people around the world fantasize about coming to Chicago for Blues Fest.” REGGIE’S CHICAGO “Reggie’s is a great venue, and they try to do as much blues as possible. The sound system is amazing there, the staff is amazing. They really take care of you, as an artist and a patron.” CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: @TEQUILAGRAPHICS (2 PHOTOS); CITY OF CHICAGO CHESS RECORDS “It’s a piece of American music history — it’s also a Chicago landmark and you can sign up for a tour of the building. Hit records were being pumped out of this place. This is where people like Muddy Waters helped change the course of music.” Chicago Blues Festival 7
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