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Chicago's Music Scene

Chicago's music scene thrives and offers endless discoveries for the most casual to the most dedicated listeners. Find venues, bands, genres, tickets, and more.
Lollapalooza Map - 2009
See a map of the 2009 Lollapalooza concert in Chicago, IL.
Rosa's Lounge - Blues Bar
Find the location, hours, calendar, reviews, and more for Rosa's Blues Lounge in Chicago.
Chicago Blues Fest 2009 - Top Picks
Find blues expert Reverend Keith Gordon's top picks from the 2009 Chicago Blues Fest schedule.
Lollapalooza 2009 - Fast Facts & Preview
Find the dates, location, schedule, ticket info, and more for the 2009 Lollapalooza Festival.
Chicago Metronome Music Fest 2009 - Fast Facts
Find the dates, location, bands, and more for Metronome Chicago in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
Chicago Blues Fest Schedule - Sunday, June 14, 2009
See the schedule, including times, stages, and performers for Chicago Blues Fest on Sunday, June 14, 2009. Find links to Friday and Sunday performance schedules.
Chicago Blues Fest Schedule - Saturday, June 13, 2009
See the schedule, including times, stages, and performers for Chicago Blues Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Find links to Friday and Sunday performance schedules.
Chicago Blues Fest Schedule - Friday, June 12, 2009
See the schedule, including times, stages, and performers for Chicago Blues Fest on Friday, June 12, 2009. Find links to Saturday and Sunday performance schedules.
Buddy Guy's Legends - Blues Bar
Find the location, hours, calendar, and reader comments about the popular Chicago blues bar Buddy Guy's Legends.
Grant Park Music Festival History
Read a brief history of the Grant Park Music Festival that takes place every year in Chicago's Grant Park.
Grant Park Music Fest Schedule - 2009
Find a complete list of free Grant Park Music Fest concerts in Chicago's Millennium Park during the summer of 2009.
B.L.U.E.S. - Chicago Blues Bar
Find the location, hours, calendar, and reader comments about the popular Chicago blues bar BLUES on Halsted.
Chicago Blues Fest - Photos
Check out photos from Chicago Blues Fest 2008 and learn more about this annual free event.
Chicago Music Awards 2009
Vote for your favorite Chicago artist and find the date, time, ticket info, nominees, location, and more for the Chicago Music Awards 2009.
Chicago Gospel Music Fest
Gospel Music Fest, Chicago's first major festival of summer, rejoices all weekend long from May 30 through June 1, 2008. Find schedules, performers, directions, and more.
Chicago Blues Fest Tips
Find Chicago Blues Fest tips and insider information about attending Chicago's free blues festival.
Chicago Blues Fest - Chicago's Annual Blues Festival
Find essential information on attending Chicago's Blues Fest to be held Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, 2008.
Chicago Reader Music Listings
Weekly concert listings and reviews for every musical genre at venues across the city.
Chicago's House Music Scene - 5 Magazine
"Your source for Chicago's House Music, Club Scene, and More." Check out their house music calendar, reviews, and editor-in-chief Czarina Mirani's blog.
Chicago Cultural Center Music Programs
Find the schedule of upcoming and recurring concert events at the city's Cultural Center.
Early MusiChicago
Dedicated to pre-18th century music, concerts, news, events, and education in Chicago.
Illinois Entertainer
Music monthly and online magazine with an emphasis on indies, film, and entertainment.
The Old Town School of Folk Music
"The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities." They also celebrate a 50th birthday this year.
The Music Institute of Chicago
Independent community music school founded in 1931 with locations in Evanston, Winnetka, Lincolnshire, and Highland Park.
People's Music School of Chicago
The country's only tuition-free community music school. Located on the north side, find concert schedules, programs, and classes.

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