Low-reen’s Live Blues List #16
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Low-reen’s Live Blues List
Blues Jams Chicago to Milwaukee…and then some
Issue #16
August 2010
in memory of Dirty Otis
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Special Events & News
—–”It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses” -Elwood Blues
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Chicago Blues Challenge: now accepting applications! Compete in Chicago to represent at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Go to www.WindyCityBlues.org for info!
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Windy City Blues Society Volunteer Meet & Greet, September 9, 6:30-9pm, Billy Goat Tavern, 130 S Wells, Chicago, IL. Meet the directors, officers, committees, learn about volunteer opportunities with this dynamic organization supporting the blues. Also make instant blues friends, share a bucket of beer, eat a fab cheezborger (no Coke, Pepsi), and walk on over to Buddy Guy’s afterwards!
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Health, life, & dental insurance group plans for music industry professionals available through the Blues Foundation. For more info: www.Blues.org or www.SoundHealthcare.org or call 615-256-8667
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June 27- August 29, Nothing But the Blues, a play by Joe Plummer, directed by Jackie Taylor & Daryl Brooks, Black Ensemble Theater, 4529 N Beacon, Chicago, IL (773) 769-4451, www.blackensemble.org
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August 4 Rockin’ Aces Summer Series of free outdoors blues concerts, special guests Curtiss Lowe & the Reverb Kings, 7-9pm, Bowen Park, 1917 N Sheridan (at Greenwood), Waukegan, IL.
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August 7 Benefit for Antioch Marine Cpl John Peck gravely injured in Afghanistan, 3-10pm, featuring 4 bands including Larry Wimmer Blues Band at 7pm, at the bandshell on Skidmore Dr, Antioch, IL, more info michaelbabicz@aol.com or donate to John Peck Fund at State Bank of the Lakes
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August 7, Bluesmore 2010 at the Brucemore Mansion,
presented by the Linn County Blues Society, 160 Linden Drive SE
Cedar Rapids, IA (319) 362-7375, 4pm
http://liveqcblues.c.topica.com/maan835abZnJebnJHzbbaeQywg/
featuring Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys
The Avey Brothers -
August 7 Blues Fest at the Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL, (815) 229-4572, www.ClockTowerResort.com, 7 bands including Alex Wilson Band; Perry Weber and the Devilles; The Velveetatones, featuring Ken Saydak, Tony Menzer, Craig Panosh and “Lost Jim” Ohlshmidt; and W.C. Clark, 11am-11pm, moves inside if rain $10 advance, $15 door
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August 7 & 8, 3rd annual Blues on the Chippewa, Memorial Park & Downtown, Durand, WI (715) 672-8785 www.BluesOnTheChippewa.org, free, free tent camping, car & motorcycle show
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August 8, St James Park, Green Bay, WI, 2-5pm Billy Flynn & Jimmy Dawkins, free
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August 13 & 14 Waukesha Blues Fest, Waukesha,WI, www.WaukeshaBluesFest.com, headliners Tommy Castro, Chris Duarte
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August 13-15, 22nd annual Bayfront Blues Fest, Bayfront Festival Park, W Railroad St, Duluth, MN; featuring Jimmy Thackery, Sonny Landreth, Otis Clay, Sista Monica, Duke Robillard, Rod Piazza, Lamont Cranston $40/day
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August 13 & 14, Cow Pie Blues Fest, Shagbark Farm, Alaska, MI, free camping, $35, www.CowPieBluesFestival.com, featuring Larry McCray, Biscuit Miller, Donald Kinsey, Big James, Joanna Shaw Taylor
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August 20 & 21, Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, Fern Island, 500 River Drive, Wausau, WI, $10-25, featuring Big James & the Chicago Playboys, Tommy Castro, John Primer, Ruthie Foster
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August 22, Phoenix Park Band Shell, 111 E Wisconsin, Delavan, WI, www.PhoenixParkBandShell.com, free, blues jam 1-4pm host Glenn Davis. Bring a chair & BYOB.
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August 27 Downtown Troubadors featuring Little Fort Blues Band, Jack Benny Park, (Genesse & Clayton), Waukegan, IL, free, 5-8pm; BYO cooler, food, & chair
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August 28 Orton Park Festival, 601 S Ingersoll, Madison, WI, free, featuring the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Curley Taylor and more
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August 28, inaugural Byron Crossroads Blues Fest, downtown at 2nd & Union, Byron, IL (779) 537-4006, www.ByronCrossroadsBluesFest.blogspot.com, $5 advanced tickets, $10 door, noon to midnight, sponsored by Crossroads Blues Society of Northern IL, featuring Filisko & Noden, Westside Andy & Mel Ford, Cash Box Kings, Dave Weld
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August 29, Patrick Foster Foundation Benefit Show, at Fat Man Inn, 36309 N Rt 41, Gurnee, IL, 1-10pm, 5 bands including Lady A & the Rhythm of Soul featuring Antoinette Slater with Lonnie Givens, Johnny Wells, & Marcella Hardin
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September 3-5 Marquette Area Blues Fest, Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Marquette, MI, $25 day/ $40 2-day, featuring Candye Kane, Teeny Tucker, Kraig Kenning
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September 4 & 5, Chicago Jazz Festival, Chicago, IL, free, Grant Park
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September 10-12, Chuck’s Fest, Toyota Park 7000 W 71st, Bridgeview, IL (708) 594-7200, free, free parking, all ages. Features Hill Country Revue, Kim Wilson, Dave Herrero, Smiley Tillmon
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September 11, 4th annual Sun Prairie Blues Fest, Sun Prairie, WI, $10 advance / $15 door to benefit Lion’s Club fundraising, BYO-lawnchair. Features Liz Mandeville, Dave Herrero, Velveetatones
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Willie Dixon’s Blues Garden free concerts in the courtyard, 6-7pm, Blues Heaven Foundation, 2120 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL (312) 808-1286, www.BluesHeaven.com 8/5 Gary “Sam” Harris; 8/12 Sugar Blue; 8/19 Dave Herrero; 8/26 Debra Jackson featuring the Smiley Tillmon Band; 9/2 Nathan Graham
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R&R Crossing outside BBQ blues bands summer schedule, 14827 Russel Rd, Russel, IL, (847) 395-0595, 8/1 JB Richie 3-7pm; 8/8 AC Blues Band 3-7pm
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Courtyard Music Series, Italian Conference Center, 632 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI, (414) 223-2800, www.FreeMusicMilwaukee.com : 8/17 Jim Liban with Steve Cohen Band; 8/24 Leroy Airmaster; 8/31 Alex Wilson Band; shows at 6:30, food & drink available, outside if weather nice, inside if it rains
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River Rhythms, Pere Marquette Park, 3rd & Kilbourn, Milwaukee, WI (414) 276-6696, www.FreeMusicMilwaukee.com, BYOB & food, free, 6:30pm: 8/11 Perry Weber & the DeVilles
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Other free outdoor Milwaukee area blue shows, www.FreeMusicMilwaukee.com: 8/25 11:45am Steve Cohen at Westown Farmer’s Market in Zeidler Park; 8/19 6pm Leroy Airmaster at Concerts on the Green Endries Park; 8/25 6:30pm Johnny Rawls at Washington Park Concerts; 8/26 6:30pm Robert Allen Jr & the Zoot Suits along with (at 8:30) Keith Weisling Group at Concert in the Garden Boerner Botanical Garden; 8/27 6:30pm Alex Wilson Band with Allen Cote at Summer Sounds Cedarburg
Blues Jams (call ahead, they change frequently!)
Sundays
—–”Let dat boy boogie woogie! It’s in ‘im, and it got to come out!” - John Lee Hooker
-Bobby Rockets, 6291 Hospital Rd, Lyons, WI (262) 757-0000, www.BobbyRocketsBar.com, host Michael Coleman, 3-7pm
-Broken Spokes Roadhouse, Hwy 14, Darien, WI (262) 724-5400, host Glenn Davis, 1pm
-Bull Pen Sports Bar, 716 Cottage St (Rt 59), Shorewood, IL (815) 725-8753, 4:30pm, host T-Bird Huck, Hammond B3 (every other Sun)
-Chocolate Rose Lounge, 4443 West Lisbon Avenue, Milwaukee, WI (414) 444-1457, host Marvelous Mack & the Pressure Release Band, 7pm
-Cruiser’s, 38498 N Sheridan Rd, Beach Park, IL, (847) 249-0419 , host Fletcher Lee, 8pm-12am
-Da Bears Den, 32 E Grand, Fox Lake, IL (847) 973-9795, host Mark Rikje & Mike Gilady, 3-7pm (open jam, every other Sun)
-Kingston Mines, 2548 N Halsted, Chicago, IL (773) 477-4646, www.KingstonMines.com, host Linsey Alexander, Charlie Love 6-9pm
-Lamplighter Inn Tavern & Grille, 60 N Bothwell St, Paletine, IL (847) 991-2420, www.lamplighters.com, 8pm (last Sun)
-Mama Vesuvio’s, 6361 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL (708) 371-2500, www.MamaVesuvio.com, host Night Shift, 5-9pm (last Sun)
-Maxwell Street Market, 637 W Roosevelt (at Des Plaines) in front of I Sachs & Sons, Chicago, IL, host yours truly Low-reen, with weekly special guests: 8/1 Demon Don Petrausky; 8/8 Bobby Too Tough band with Demon Don Petrausky; 8/15 R&G Band; 8/22 & 8/29 Ice Mike & Bobby Too Tough; other guests dates to be determined include Blueskids Bubba & Jr. Other regular drop-ins: Steve Balkin, Frank “Little Sonny” Scott Jr 10:30am-2pm, outside April-October weather permitting
-Maxwell Street Market, N of Polk & Des Plaines, Chicago, IL, host Chainsaw DuPont & the Blues Warriors, 11am-2pm, outside weather permitting w/ weekly special guests: 8/1 Dave Herrero; 8/15 Vince Aguada
-Silver Lake Marina, 28836 Silver Lake Rd (hwy F east of B), Salem, WI (262) 889-8465, www.SLMwi.com, host Loose Shoes, 8pm
-Wicker Well, 1637 W North Ave, Chicago, IL (773) 276-8477
-Woodlawn Tap, 1172 E 55th St, Chicago, IL (773) 643-5516, hosts Dave Waldman, Willie Phillips, Justin O’Brien, Scott Dirks, 4-8pm
Mondays
—–”A bad rendition of you is better than a good rendition of somebody else.” - Willie Dixon
-Buddy Guy’s Legends, **new location & phone number starting summer 2010**700 S Wabash, Chicago, IL (312) 427-1190, www.BuddyGuys.com, host Jimmy Burns alternating with Brother John, 9:30pm, $10 cover (free for jammers, $5 for jammer’s guests)
-Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St, Iowa City, IA (319) 337-6464, 9pm-2am
-Railhouse Co, 151 E Grand, Lake Villa, IL (847) 265-1500, www.RailHouseCo.com, host AC Blues, 8pm-12
-Suds O’Hanahan’s Irish Pub, 435 E Grand Ave, Beloit, WI, www.SudsOHanahans.com, host Dave Potter & the Alley Kings, 7pm. Special guests: 8/16 Dave Specter
-The Vine, 101 Center St, Grayslake, IL (847) 543-0900, www.theVineofGrayslake.com, host Bruce Williams, 9pm-12:30
-The Waterhole, 1400 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL (312) 243-7988, host Charlie Brown, 8:30pm (twice a month)
Tuesdays
—–”I stone got crazy when I saw somebody run down them strings with a bottleneck. My eyes lit up like a Christmas tree and I said that I had to learn” – Muddy Waters
-Fire House Pub, 18517 W Old Gages Lake Rd, Gages Lake, IL (847) 778-0780, host Marie Martens & Mississippi Overdrive, 8pm-12
-Gabe’s Backstage Lounge, 214 Greenbay Rd (at Rt 22), Highwood, IL (847) 266-1313, www.GabesBackstage.com, host Bill Schaeffer, 8pm-12
-Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N Oakley, Chicago, IL (773) 489-5471, www.GalleryCabaret.com, host Fish & the Blue Fins, 9pm
-Harlem Ave Lounge, 3701 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL (708) 484-3610, www.HarlemAvenueLounge.com, host Tom Crivellone, last Tuesday
-Lonie Walker’s Underground Wonder Bar, 10 E Walton, Chicago, IL (312) 266-7761, www.UndergroundWonderBar.com, host Lorna Boston, 12am-3:30am (pro jam, jazz & blues)
-Mamie’s, 3300 W National, Milwaukee, WI (414) 543-1673, www.Mamies.net, host Carol Hanzel alternating with Kenny J & Stokes, 8pm-12
-Neighbor’s Social Club, 260 W Main St, Waukesha, WI, (262) 549-3910, host Robert Allen Jr Trio, 7:30-11pm
-O’Malley’s, 701 Hill Ave (Rt 30), Aurora, IL (630) 898-8700, rock blues, 9pm
Wednesdays
—– “Music is so naturally united with us that we cannot be free from it even if we so desired” -Boethius
-1146 Lounge, 1146 Sheridan, Kenosha, WI (262) 552-0830, host Phil James, 10pm-1:30
-B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted, 2519 N Halsted, Chicago, IL (773) 528-1012, www.ChicagoBluesBar.com, host Big Ray & Chicago’s Most Wanted alternating w/ Pistol Pete, 9:30pm-1:30 (1st & 3rd Wed)
-Boundary Waters Lodge, 514 N Halleck Street, DeMotte, IN, (219) 987-5757, host Chicago Bob, 6-10pm
-Brew City Grill, 10250 N. Cedarburg Road, Mequon, WI (262) 238-2600, www.BrewCityGrillMeq.com, host Robert Allen Jr, 7-11:30pm (every other Wed)
-Caroline’s Jazz Club, 401 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI (414) 221-9444, host Big O & the Night Owls Showband Big Blues Jam, 8pm-12
-Chopper’s Bar and Grill, 26375 Rt 173, Antioch, IL (847) 838-1230, open jam
-Conway’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill, 2127 W Wells, Milwaukee, WI (414) 344-1262, host Big Johnson & the Thrusters, 9pm-12
- Cross Lake Inn, 12425 Antioch Rd (Rt 83), Trevor, WI (262) 862-1555, hosts George Lebangood & Marie Martens, 9pm-1
-Demma’s Southside Jam, 5805 W 87th St, Oak Lawn, IL (708) 636-1240, co-hosts Scott Madden, Billy Corston, and Gary Gray, 9pm-1
-Fillin’ Station, 385 N Main St, Kingston Springs, TN (615) 952-2100
-Hanson Bros, 1945 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL, (847) 498-1955, www.HBtavern.com, (1st Wed?)
-Harry’s Cafe & Place, 808 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI (262) 248-3494, host Glenn Davis & the Cruise Control Blues Band, 8:45pm-12
-Jerry’s, 1938 W Division, Chicago, IL (773)-235-1006, www.Jerryssandwiches.com, host Highway Rickey & friends, 9pm
-Jersey’s, 2554 W. Diversey(@Rockwell), Chicago, IL, 9:30pm, www.webstarts.com/jerseysbar
-Lamplighter’s, 60 N Bothwell St, Paletine, IL (847) 991-2420, www.lamplighters.com, host Rick, 8pm-12:30 (open mic- word is they need more guitar players)
-Liquid Blues, 126 N Benton St, Woodstock, IL (815) 337-7254, www.LiquidBluesBar.com, 7pm-1
-Mark’s House of Rock N Roll, 322 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL, host Two for the Blues, 8:30pm-1am (blues jam)
-Milwaukee Fire House Pub, 2758 S 35th St, Milwaukee, WI (414) 383-5300, various hosts, 9pm (every other Wed)
-The Mineola Hotel, 91 Cora Dr, Fox Lake, IL (847) 587-0771, host John Linczmaier
-Mojo’s River Music Experience, 131 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA (563) 326-1333, 7 – 9 pm (open mic)
-Monsignor Murphy’s, 3019 N Broadway, Chicago, IL (773) 348-7285, www.MonsignorMurphys.com, hosts Nate Manos & Steve Stitz, pro jam, 9:30pm-1
-New Checkerboard Lounge, 5201 S Harper, Chicago, IL (773) 684-1472, www.CheckerBoardHydePark.com, host Jesse Born, 9pm-12:30, $5 cover
-North Beach Oasis, 100 Kewaunee St (downtown north on Main, east on Barker to lakefront), Racine, WI (262) 412-5154, www.NorthBeachOasis.com, host Gary Lekus, 6-9pm
-Rascal’s, 1414 15th St, Moline, IL (309) 797-9457, 9 pm, host Craig Bentley Band
Thursdays
—–“When you touch someone with music, they may not remember the song but they will remember the joy” -from the wall at Sharon & Michael’s
-America’s Historic Roundhouse, 205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL (630) 892-0034, www.WalterPaytonsRoundHouse.com
-Blues on Grand, 1501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA (515) 244-3092
9:30 pm
-Catcher’s, 900 W 35th St, Chicago, IL (773) 869-9411, host Robert Pasenko & the 35th Street Blues Band, 9pm, Hot Dog Blues Jam, free hot dogs (sometimes free polish sausages)
-Cool River Draught House, 12622- 159th St, Homer Glen, IL (708) 301-8006, www.CoolRiv.com, host Twist & the Groove Machine, 8:30pm-12:30
-Da Bears Den, 32 E Grand, Fox Lake, IL (847) 973-9795, host John Linczmeier (every other Thursday)
-Golf Farm, 2100 N Route 12, Wauconda, IL (847) 526-4000, www.golf-farm.com, host Brian Rothermel, 8:30pm
-Green Town Tavern, 110 S Genesee, Waukegan, IL (847) 244-1001, www.GreenTownTavern.com, host Chris Sipos, 8pm-12:15 (open mic)
-Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S Harlem, Berwyn, IL (708) 484-3610, www.HarlemAvenueLounge.com, alternating hosts, 8:30pm-12:30
-Henry & Wanda’s, 501 6th St, Racine, WI (262) 632-1772, www.HenryandWandas.com, host Roy Edwards, 8pm-12am
-J.M. O’Malley’s Pub & Eatery, 1502 H Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA (319) 369-9433, T-Bone Giblin Jam Fest, 9:30 pm
-Legendary Wooden Nickel, 327 Waukegan, Highwood, IL (847) 266-0550, host John Juul, 8:30-11pm
-The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St, Bettendorf, IA (563) 344-2516, host Alan Sweet, 9pm – 1am
-The Painted Parrot, 8028 W. National Ave, West Allis, WI (414) 257-1012, hosts JD (of Hounds Tooth), Donnie Mac, & Larry the Legend, 9pm-12, www.myspace.com/jdbluesjam
-Rosa’s Lounge, 3420 W Armitage, Chicago, IL (773) 342-0452, www.RosasLounge.com, host James Wheeler, 9:30pm-1:30
-Screamin’ Mimi’s, 2717 60th St, Kenosha, WI (262) 654-8837, host Phil James (2nd guitar bring your own amp)
-The Lodge, 899 Main St, Antioch, IL (847) 395-3373, host John Linczmaier w/ Pred & Donna Lee, 8:30pm (new owners Summer 2010)
-Toby’s Tavern, 1949 Greenbay Rd, North Chicago, IL (847) 689-4742, host Rainman, 8:30-11pm
-The Waterhole, 1400 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL (312) 243-7988, host Chainsaw DuPont, 8:30pm
-Zachary’s, 5368 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL (773) 792-0933, host Madman Blues Band, 9pm-1
Fridays
-Dwight House Pub, 35366 N Frontage Rd (off Rt 12), Fox Lake, IL (847) 973-1476, host John Linczmaier & Red Eye Express, 9:30pm-12:30 (every other Fri)
-Grizzly’s Saloon, 12711 Bristol Rd (State Line Rd & Hwy 45), Bristol, WI (262) 857-2682, host Bill Brock, 9pm-1 (1st Fri)
-Hap’s North End Tap, 83 Hankes Ave, Aurora, IL (630) 859-2945, 9pm
-Hollywood Lounge, 3303 W Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL (773) 588-9707, www.TheHollywoodLive.com, host Big John Sanner w/ Willie T & the Blues Explosion, 9pm-2
-J Martins Tap, 81 E 34th St, Steger, IL (708) 755-5240, host Bob E Lee, 9pm-1
-Madison & Kilbourne, Chicago IL (rumor has it-no further info yet)
-Rob’s River’s Edge, 7603 Shorewood Dr (off Hwy 50 & 304th Ave), Salem, WI (262) 537-2650?, Host Mark Villarreal, 8:30pm-12:30
-Wallace’s Catfish Corner, 2800 W Madison (at California), Chicago, IL (773) 638-3474, www.CatfishCorners.com, 9pm-1 (outside on a flatbed when the weather is good!)
Saturdays
-Abel’s Restaurant, 125 Center St, Grayslake, IL (847) 548-2803, host King Robinson, 8pm (last Sat)
-Fire House Pub, 18517 W Old Gages Lake Rd, Gages Lake, IL (847) 778-0780, host AC Blues, 4-8pm (call ahead- not regularly scheduled now)
-R&R Crossing, Russell, IL, host AC Blues, 3-7pm (once a month- 8/8 AC Blues Band-not jam, Labor Day Sun is jam)
-Squaw Bar, 800 Rollins Rd, Ingleside, IL (847) 973-2084, host Woody & the Wildcats, 8:30pm (1st Sat)
-Wallace’s Catfish Corner, 2800 W Madison (at California), Chicago, IL (773) 638-3474, www.CatfishCorners.com, 9pm-1 (outside on a flatbed when the weather is good!)
