Low-reen’s Live Blues List #22
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011Low-reen’s Live Blues List
Blues Jams Chicago to Milwaukee…and then some
Issue #22
February 2011
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: congratulations to Windy City Blues Society’s Rob Blaine & Big Otis Blues , who placed 3rd at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis! Way to go, Chicago! Rob also won the Albert King Award for most promising guitarist! Also congratulations to youth act Jemiah “On Fire” & the Red Machine and duo Donna Herula & John Jochem who represented WCBS in Memphis. Thanks to all the bands who competed, the judges, the venues, the committee! You made it all possible. Get ready for CBC 2011 coming late summer / early fall
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2011 Blues for a Cure Tour for Striving and Surviving Cancer Support Foundation with Sweet Bev Peron, Mauree’, John “Mr Smooth” Wells, and hosted by Lonnie “Mr Blues” Givens. 4 tour stops: 2/12 Chord on Blues, St Charles, IL; 3/5 Flatlander’s, Lincolnshire, IL; 3/6 ARJ’s Blues Lounge, Milwaukee, WI; 4/2 CJ Arthur’s, Wilmette, IL
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February 11, Blues at the Crossroads: the Robert Johnson Centennial Concert, featuring David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Hubert Sumlin, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm, and Big Head Todd, Symphony Center, Chicago. Member of Windy City Blues Society?? YOU get half off on tickets! www.WindyCityBlues.org
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February 18-26, Festival Square 2011, jamming, poetry, movie screenings. 2/18, 6-7:15pm screening: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans; 2/26, 7-10pm jam session. Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N Green St, Chicago www.CongoSquareTheatre.org $10 donation
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February 25, Blues Cabaret with Byther Smith & Charles “Delta Blues Hog” Hayes, UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, $25 ($10 students) includes soul food buffet, 7-10pm. Tickets (312) 413-5100 or 5200
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February 27 Chili Cook-off and Blues Jam, Cruiser’s Bar & Grill, 38498 N Sheridan Rd, Beach Park, IL (847) 249-0419. Cook off at 2pm, jam at 5pm, hosted by AC Blues
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April 2, Jimy Rogers Memorial Concert, hosted by Gary & Joan Gand & the Blue Road Band, line-up New Colony Six, Cryan’ Shames, Jimmy Sohns, The Mauds, Corky Siegel, Ramblin’ Rose. At Reggie’s, 2105 S State, Chicago, 8pm-midnight
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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
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, host Michael Coleman, 3-7pm
-Broken Spokes Roadhouse, Hwy 14, Darien, WI (262) 882-5400, host Glenn Davis, 1pm
-Bay Billiards, 107 Towne Centre Lane, Fox Lake, IL (847) 587-8888, host Mark Rikje, 3-7pm (open jam, every other Sun)
-New Checkerboard Lounge, 5201 S Harper, Chicago, IL (773) 684-1472, www.CheckerBoardHydePark.com, 8pm, $5 cover
-Gene’s Lanes & Lounge, 6315 W Fon du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI (414) 393-3359, host Marvelous Mack & the Pressure Release Blues Band, 7pm
-Kingston Mines, 2548 N Halsted, Chicago, IL (773) 477-4646, www.KingstonMines.com, host Linsey Alexander, Charlie Love 6-9pm (was closed for a couple weeks in Jan- now open at full steam)
-Lamplighter Inn Tavern & Grille, 60 N Bothwell St, Paletine, IL (847) 991-2420, www.lamplighters.com, 8pm (last Sun)
-Polk Street Pub, 548 W Polk St (2 blks E of 94, 1 blk N of Taylor), Chicago, IL (312) 786-1142, www.PolkStPub.com, host yours truly Low-reen & the Maxwell Street Market Blues Jam Band featuring Maxwell St legend Little Scotty, 2 drink minimum, 25 cent wings, 3:30-7:30pm. 2/20 special guest guitarist Lightnin’ George
-Wicker Well, 1637 W North Ave, Chicago, IL (773) 276-8477
-West Side Tap, 1356 Houbolt Rd (I-80 exit 127 Houbolt Rd, north 1/4 mi on right), Joliet, IL (815) 725-2557, host T-Bird Huck Band, 5-9pm, usual equipment plus Hammond B-3 w/ 2 Leslies
-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, 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)
-New Checkerboard Lounge, 5201 S Harper, Chicago, IL (773) 684-1472, www.CheckerBoardHydePark.com, 8pm, $5 cover
-Suds O’Hanahan’s Irish Pub, 435 E Grand Ave, Beloit, WI, www.SudsOHanahans.com, host Dave Potter & the Alley Kings, 7pm.
-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
-Gabe’s Backstage Lounge, now moved into the bar, 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, (4th Tuesday)
-Lonie Walker’s Underground Wonder Bar, 10 E Walton, Chicago, IL (312) 266-7761, www.UndergroundWonderBar.com, host Lorna Boston, 11:30pm-3:30am (pro jam, jazz & blues), $8
-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
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)
-Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport, Chicago, IL (773) 871-3300, host Pete Galanis, 9:30pm-1:30am
-Bottoms Up, 1696 Thornton-Lansing Rd, Lansing, IL (708) 418-3877, www.bottomsuponline.com, host Chicago Bob, 8pm-12am
-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, 9pm
-Chuck’s BBQ, 79th & Narraganset, Burbank, IL, host Rockin’ Johnny Band, 8-11:30pm, every 1st Wed except Feb moved to 2/16 due to blizzard
-Conway’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill, 2127 W Wells, Milwaukee, WI (414) 344-1262, host Big Johnson & the Thrusters, 9pm-12
-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
-Lamplighter’s, 60 N Bothwell St, Paletine, IL (847) 991-2420, www.lamplighters.com, host Rick, 8pm-12:30 (open jam)
-Liquid Blues, 126 N Benton St, Woodstock, IL (815) 337-7254, www.LiquidBluesBar.com, 7pm-1
-Squaw Bar, 800 Rollins Rd, Ingleside, IL (847) 973-2084, host John Linczmaier, Feb 9th John’s BIG birthday part 1, 9pm
-Walnut Speakeasy, 214 Walnut Ave, Elgin, IL (847) 695-2420, www.thewalnutspeakeasy.com (every other Wed)
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, open jam, 7pm
-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
-Golf Farm, 2100 N Route 12, Wauconda, IL (847) 526-4000, www.golf-farm.com, host Brian Rothermel, 8:30pm, $3 Italian Beef w/ cheese & coleslaw
-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
-Legendary Wooden Nickel, 327 Waukegan, Highwood, IL (847) 266-0550, host John Juul, 8:30-11pm
-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)
-Toby’s Tavern, 1949 Greenbay Rd, North Chicago, IL (847) 689-4742, host Rainman & Real Deal, 8:30-11pm, guitar bring your own amp
-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) Feb 11 John’s BIG birthday part 2
-Grizzly Saloon, 12711 Bristol Rd, Bristol, WI (262) 857-2682, host Lightnin’ George
-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
-Rob’s River’s Edge, 7603 Shorewood Dr (off Hwy 50 & 304th Ave), Salem, WI, host Mark Villarreal, 8:30pm-12:30
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 Al Sjoholm, 4-8pm (intermittent: call ahead)
-Gene’s Supper Club, 4323 N 60th St, Milwaukee, WI (414) 535-7789, host Marvelous Mack & the Pressure Release Blues Band, 3:30pm
-R&R Crossing, Russell, IL, host AC Blues, 4-8pm (intermittent: call ahead – next Feb 19 & March 19)
Out of the Area Jams
Illinois
-Moline, IL, Rascal’s, 1414 15th St (309) 797-9457, host Craig Bentley Band, Wednesdays 9 pm
Iowa
-Bettendorf, IA, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St (563) 344-2516, host Alan Sweet, Thursdays 9pm – 1am
-Cedar Rapids, IA, J.M. O’Malley’s Pub & Eatery, 1502 H Ave NE (319) 369-9433, T-Bone Giblin Jam Fest, Thursdays 9:30 pm
-Davenport, IA, Mojo’s River Music Experience, 131 W 2nd St, (563) 326-1333, Wednesdays 7 – 9 pm (open mic)
-Des Moines, IA, Blues on Grand, 1501 Grand Ave (515) 244-3092
Thursdays 9:30 pm
-Iowa City, IA, Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St (319) 337-6464, Mondays 9pm-2am
Minnesota
-Minneapolis, MN, Famous Dave’s, 3001 Hennepin Ave S (612) 822-9900, www.FamousDaves.com, Sundays 8-11pm, host Moses Oakland
-Navarre, MN, The Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Dr (952) 471-3352, www.TheNarrowsSaloon.com, Tuesdays
-St Paul, MN, Wilebski’s Legendary Blues Saloon, 1638 Rice St (651) 331-0929, www.WilebskiBlues.com Tuesdays
Tennessee
-Kingston Springs, TN, Fillin’ Station, 385 N Main St (615) 952-2100, Wednesdays
Pennsylvania
-Philadelphia, PA, Warmdaddy’s, 1400 S Colombus Blvd (215) 462-2000 www.warmdaddys.com, host Randy Lippincott, Tuesdays 8pm-12am
South Carolina
-Mac’s on Main St, Colombia, SC, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Wisconsin
-Durand, WI, Shari’s Chippewa Club, Main St (715) 672-8785, www.shari’schippewaclub.com, Sundays 6-10pm
