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Winter 2010 Chicago Blues Tour (TM)Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 8:30 PM (CT)Chicago, IL |
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Tickets include all transportation and admission charges for a nightlong blues adventure, with 11 live blues bands performing all night long. Buses depart from Lizzie McNeill’s, and then begin shuttling between clubs until 1:30 a.m. PLEASE ARRIVE 40 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME FOR CHECK-IN.
For further information, visit www.chicagobluestour.com or call the toll-free BluesLine at 866-LIVEBLUES (866-548-3258). Maps, schedules, and an FAQ are also updated frequently at the website.
Winter 2010 Chicago Blues Tour™
PARTICIPATING CLUBS AND PERFORMERS:
LIZZIE MC NEILL’S, 400 N. McCLURG, 312- 467-1992
MC: CRAZY KATIE
(continuous music from 8:30 p.m.) (“Young Guns of Blues Guitar”)
- WT FEASTER BAND (from Indianapolis)
- NOAH WOTHERSPOON BAND (from Cincinnati)
TASTE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 6331 S. LOWE, 773-873-6700
(continuous music from 8 p.m.)
- SUPER PERCY & HIS SOUL CLIQUE
- SAMANTHA FISH BAND featuring special guests Lewis Cowdrey & John Paul Drum
(“Kansas City Blues Caravan”)
CHECKERBOARD LOUNGE 5201 S. HARPER, 773-684-1472
(9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.)
VANCE KELLY & THE BACKSTREET BLUES BAND
LEE’S UNLEADED BLUES 7401 S. SOUTH CHICAGO, 773-493-3477
(8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
SHORTY MACK & THE MAGNIFICENT BAND
with special guest MZ. PEACHEZ
LINDA’S PLACE 1044 W. 51ST ST., 773-373-2351
(8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
FANTASTIC L-ROY & THE BULLETPROOF BAND
THE WATER HOLE, 1400 S. WESTERN AVE., 312-243-7988
(7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
- CHAINSAW DUPONT AND THE BLUES WARRIORS
FOR THE GOOD TIMES LOUNGE, 5545 S. DAMEN AVE., 773-310-0398
(8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
“KILLER” RAY ALLISON & THE KILLER BAND
ROSA’S LOUNGE, 3420 ARMITAGE AVE., 773-342-0452
(continuous music from 8 p.m.)
- TORONZO CANNON & THE CANNONBALL EXPRESS
- TAILDRAGGER & HIS CHICAGO BLUES BAND
When & Where
Lizzie McNeil's
400 N. McClurg Court
Chicago,
IL 60611
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 8:30 PM (CT)
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Big Productions, Inc. and Blues University® coordinate the Chicago Blues Tour and the Maxwell Market Shuttle.
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CHICAGO BLUES WEEKEND HOTEL DISCOUNT INFO:
CHICAGO BLUES WEEKEND JAN. 15 TO JAN. 17, 2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, Jan. 15
Blues Shuttle: BLUES WOMEN, GUITAR, & HARMONICA:
NORTH SIDE/WEST SIDE
Congress Hotel Tap, 520 S. Michigan
Advance Tickets required: www.chicagobluesweekend.com, $55
departs
8:50, 9:50, 10:50 PM (returns you to Congress Hotel)
3- 1/2 hour Blues Shuttle departs from the Congress Hotel and
includes admission & transport to the following shows
· Kansas City Blues Caravan at Rosa’s Lounge
· Blues Women Showcase at Blue Chicago
Saturday, Jan. 16
“REAL GUITAR HEROES” CD AUTOGRAPHING SESSION
(Hotel Guests & Earlybird Tickets Only)
Congress Hotel Tap, 520 S. Michigan
5PM to 7PM
8 blues guitarists meet and greet fans before the start of Chicago Blues Tour:
Vance Kelly, Toronzo Cannon, Noah Wotherspoon, Travis Feaster, Samantha Fish, Chainsaw Dupont, Killer Ray Allison, Lewis Cowdrey
Chicago Blues Tour: 8 CLUBS, 12 BANDS pub crawl
Advance Tickets recommended: www.chicagobluestour.com, $45
Lizzie McNeill’s, 400 N. McClurg Ct.
8PM
Sunday, Jan. 17
Gospel Brunch
House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn St.
Advance Tickets required: (312) 923–2000, $37.50, (buy 3, get one free)
10 AM
Buddy Guy appears at Legends
Buddy Guy’s Legends, 754 S. Wabash
Advance Tickets required: www.etix.com, $40
9PM
Blues Shuttle: SOUTH SIDE GUITAR / WEST SIDE SOUL
Congress Hotel Tap, 520 S. Michigan
Advance Tickets required: www.chicagobluesweekend.com, $55
departs
6:45, 8:00PM (returns you to Congress Hotel)
5- hour Blues Shuttle departs from the Congress Hotel and
includes admission & transport to the following shows
· Smilin’ Bobby / Elmo James Jr. at Keynote Lounge
· Killer Ray Allison at For The Good Times Lounge
· Shorty’s West Side All-Stars/Willie White at Gene’s Playmate Lounge
Blues Shuttle: BLUES WOMEN & GUITAR - NORTH SIDE
Congress Hotel Tap, 520 S. Michigan
Advance Tickets required: www.chicagobluesweekend.com, $55
departs
8:50, 9:50 PM (returns you to Congress Hotel)
5- hour Blues Shuttle departs from the Congress Hotel and
includes admission & transport to 3 of Chicago’s premier blues clubs
· Peaches Staten / Blues divas at B.L.U.E.S.
· Charlie Love & the Silky Smooth Blues Band at Kingston Mines
· Lindsey Alexander & L.A.B.B. at Kingston Mines
· Blues Women Showcase at Blue Chicago