Saturday night in Chicago. Hmmm. What to do? Wait, I know! The House of Blues for some live music with our “Brothers” Jake and Elwood! 🕴️😎
While the Blues may not have been born in Chicago, it sure has found a home here. Although this “House” offers a concert venue upstairs, our focus was on the downstairs portion that features live music in a more intimate setting (and includes a full restaurant with a Southern-inspired menu).
During our visit we had the good fortune of listening to a band that is no stranger to the Chicago Blues scene, the “Windy City Rev Ups.” @windycityrevups are multiple award winners including “Best Blues Band” and have performed at this “House” on more than 600 occasions (including this evening, which just happened to be the birthday of the band’s singer-songwriter Rich “Rev” 🥳🎂).
This “House” is not open 365, so be sure to check their schedule before setting out.
We secured our downstairs seating early in the evening (and without a reservation), but if you arrive after dinner, and without a reservation, you should be prepared to wait for a table.
Although the acoustics are good, we found that as the restaurant filled it became difficult to hear the performers when they addressed the audience in between sets (apparently not everyone came for the music).
Come for the live music, or come to commiserate with the Blues legends that appear to be listening from just over your shoulder, just come.
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
House of Blues Chicago
329 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 923-2000
www.houseofblues.com
