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About the music scene in Chicago
No bands, openings, or venues are listed in Chicago yet, but Chicago is home to 2,721,914 residents, 47,847 adults aged 18–24, 243,479 working arts professionals — including 111,805 residents with arts degrees and 466,629 with bachelor's degrees — a strong talent pool for bands, venues, and session musicians. Create a free profile and be the first to put Chicago on the Bandmate map.
Buddy Guy's Legends and Kingston Mines keep the South Loop steeped in Chicago blues, while Smartbar and The Metro in Lakeview remain the epicenter of house music and indie rock. The Empty Bottle in West Town and The Hideout host punk and underground hip-hop acts. Jazz Showcase has anchored the South Loop for decades. This is a city where blues, house, and jazz were born, and where indie rock and hip-hop continue to evolve in century-old theaters.
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- Green Mill
- Aragon Ballroom
- The Metro
- Buddy Guy's Legends
- Thalia Hall
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