January 2010
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| Friday | 1 |
New Year's Day ![]() |
Fairfields
(country)
|
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
| Saturday | 2 |
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
The Palm Court
@
The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl Chicago, IL (map) |
Canceled. Show: 9:00pm-12:30am No Cover |
Los Straitjackets
(surf, garage, rock)
plus The Del Moroccos
(r&b, rock, rockabilly)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm Cover: $15 |
Fulton County Line
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
| Sunday | 3 |
Sunday Night Swing
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:30pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $10 |
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (Hustle): 6:00pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 6:30pm DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 4 |
Joel Paterson and The Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
|
Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
8:00pm-10:00pm No Cover |
| Tuesday | 5 |
Bill Porter Orchestra
(big band jazz)
|
Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
| Wednesday | 6 |
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
Thomas Gunther Trio
(swinging jazz)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $10 |
The Western Elstons
(country, rockabilly, western swing)
|
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:00pm No Cover |
Swing Dancing at Frankie's Blue Room
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-12:30am Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Thursday | 7 |
Yoko Noge and The Jazz Me Blues Band
(jazz & blues)
|
Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $10 |
Petra's Recession Seven
(traditional jazz band)
|
In the SideBar
@
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 7:30pm Cover: $10 |
The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
|
The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
Big C Jamboree
Host Band: The Neverly Brothers
(rockabilly, roots music, rock)
|
Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-1:00am Cover: $1 suggested donation |
| Friday | 8 |
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
Windy City Blues Society
presents:Chicago Blues Challenge (2009)
Showcase FundraiserMatt Hendricks
(blues, rock, roots music)
and Bill Curtis |
B.L.U.E.S.
2519 N Halsted St Chicago, IL (map) |
Fundraiser for Chicago Blues Challenge (2009)
Winners6:30pm-9:00pm ~ LIVE MUSIC and ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ ~ (while food lasts ) Proceeds will help ...defray expenses for Hendricks and Curtis to compete in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Cover: $10 |
The Midway Ramblers
(cajun)
|
Schanachie Room @ Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Lesson: 9:00pm Cover: $8 (12 and under free) |
Big Beat Jivin' Jamboree
(1950's Rock & Roll Dance Party)
The Crown Vics
(1950's rock 'n roll)
with: The Devil Dogs
(rockabilly)
|
VFW Post 2801
39 E St Charles Rd Villa Park, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Dance Lesson: 9:15pm Cover: $8 |
Josh Kalmus
(acoustic blues)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
Chicago Swing Dance Society
(lindy hop, swing)
Java Jive (lindy hop, swing) |
Ida Noyes
1212 E 59th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
First Fridays - Swingin' at the Studio
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Big City Swing
1012 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-8:45pm Dancing: 8:45pm-Midnight Cost: $10 |
X Dance
(west coast swing)
|
The Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Ave Franklin Park, IL (map) |
Lesson (West Coast Swing): 8:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Lesson and Dance: $10 ($8 for members), Dance only: $8 ($5 for members) |
| Saturday | 9 |
Deep Chicago Rhythm Owls
(american roots music)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
Chicago Jitterbug Club
(jitterbug, swing)
CJC Birthday |
Elks Lodge (No. 1596)
4428 Midlothian Tpke Crestwood, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Donation: $8 (club members free) |
| Sunday | 10 |
Chicago Skyliners Big Band
(big band jazz)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
Blue Line Riders
(country, americana, western swing)
|
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-11:30pm No Cover |
Sunday Night Swing
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:30pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $10 |
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (Hustle): 6:00pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 6:30pm DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 11 |
Outcast Jazz Band
(big band swing)
|
Hackney's Palos Park
9550 W 123rd St Palos Park, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-10:30pm No Cover |
Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 ($4 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 12 |
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Martini Park
151 W Erie St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
Bill Porter Orchestra
(big band jazz)
|
Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
Swing Gitan
(jazz hot/gypsy jazz)
|
Quencher's Saloon
2401 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
| Wednesday | 13 |
le Percolateur
(jazz, blues, pop)
|
Tonic Room
2447 N Halsted St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 11:30pm-12:45am Cover: $5 |
Swing Dancing at Frankie's Blue Room
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-12:30am Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 14 |
Yoko Noge and The Jazz Me Blues Band
(jazz & blues)
|
Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $10 |
The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
|
The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
| Friday | 15 |
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
Winter Dance PartyA Tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper |
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Doors open at 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $25 at the door ($20 in advance) |
The Pin-Ups
(jazz, blues, swing)
|
Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $20 |
The Crown Vics
(1950's rock 'n roll)
|
Salt Creek Wine Bar
8900 Fairview Ave Brookfield, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm No Cover |
Susie Gomez
(rockabilly)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
Chicago Swing Dance Society
(lindy hop, swing)
Java Jive (lindy hop, swing) |
Ida Noyes
1212 E 59th St Chicago, IL (map) |
DJ: 10:00pm-1:00am (swing: 10:00pm-Midnight) (blues: Midnight-1:00am) No Cover |
| Saturday | 16 |
Milt Trenier
Birthday Party |
Hackney's on Lake
1514 E Lake St Glenview, IL (map) |
Show: 7:30pm-10:00pm No Cover (reservations recommended) |
Galaxie Nite
(lindy hop, swing)
The Special 20's
(blues)
|
Galaxie Chicago
2603 W Barry Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 9:00pm Show: 10:00pm-1:00am $15 donation at the door |
Dan Whitaker and the Shinebenders
(country)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
Chicago Rebels Swing Dance Club
(west coast swing)
|
The Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Ave Franklin Park, IL (map) |
Doors Open: 7:30pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 8:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Lesson: $5, Dance: $10 ($6 for members) |
| Sunday | 17 |
Michael Flack Octet
(big band jazz)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
Sunday Night Swing
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:30pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $10 |
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (Hustle): 6:00pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 6:30pm DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 18 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ![]() |
Dale Watson
(country, alternative, americana)
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:30pm Cover: $12 |
Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 ($4 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 19 |
The Rhythm Rockets
(jump, rhythm & blues)
|
Martini Park
151 W Erie St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
Bill Porter Orchestra
(big band jazz)
|
Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
| Wednesday | 20 |
The Western Elstons
(country, rockabilly, western swing)
|
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:00pm No Cover |
Swing Dancing at Frankie's Blue Room
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-12:30am Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 21 |
Yoko Noge and The Jazz Me Blues Band
(jazz & blues)
|
Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $10 |
Paul Marinaro
(jazz)
|
Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:30pm Cover: $10 |
The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
|
The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
Killer Diller Record Hop
(jive, jitterbug, stroll, bop)
|
Simone's
960 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:30pm-1:30am No Cover |
| Friday | 22 |
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
The Rhythm Rockets
(jump, rhythm & blues)
|
Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am Cover: $10 |
Deep Chicago Rhythm Owls
(american roots music)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
Eddie Clendening
(rockabilly, country, pop)
withJoel Paterson and The Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
andRuby Ann
(rockabilly, country, rock)
|
Ventrella's
4947 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am $5 suggested donation |
Bluetopia
(blues dancing)
|
American Tango Institute
325 N Hoyne Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (blues dance): 8:00pm-9:00pm DJs: 9:00pm-2:00am Cover: $8 |
X Dance
(west coast swing)
|
The Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Ave Franklin Park, IL (map) |
Lesson (West Coast Swing): 8:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Lesson and Dance: $10 ($8 for members), Dance only: $8 ($5 for members) |
| Saturday | 23 |
The Krank Daddies
(psychobilly, rockabilly, punk)
Thee Invaders
(garage, surf, gospel)
Kevin Flynn and The Avondale Ramblers
(chicago irish rock)
Pearls Mahone and The OneEyed Jacks
(rockabilly, roots music, country)
The Fisticuffs
(punk, rock, folk)
|
Bottom Lounge
1375 W Lake St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-1:00am $8 ($5 in advance) |
Robert Gordon and The Gang They Couldn't Hangfeaturing: Robert Gordon
(rockabilly, blues)
Chris Spedding
(rock, rockabilly, punk)
(Roxy Music)Slim Jim Phantom
(rockabilly)
(Stray Cats)Glen Matlock
(pop punk, punk, rock)
(Sex Pistols)with: The Del Moroccos
(r&b, rock, rockabilly)
The Honeybees
(rockabilly, r&b, other)
Hot Rod Hucksters
(rockabilly, psychobilly, country)
|
Abbey Pub
3420 W Grace St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-2:00am Cover: $30 ($25 in advance) |
The Sons of Susan
(roots music, blues, western swing)
|
Duke's Hideaway
6920 N Glenwood Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm |
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
Chicago Jitterbug Club
(jitterbug, swing)
|
Elks Lodge (No. 1596)
4428 Midlothian Tpke Crestwood, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Donation: $8 ($5 for members) |
| Sunday | 24 |
John Burnett Orchestra
(big band swing)
11th Anniversary Party |
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
Shout Section Big Band
(jazz, swing, funk)
|
Louis Room @ Norris University Center
1999 Campus Dr Evanston, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $7 ($5 for students) |
Sunday Night Swing
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:30pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $10 |
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (Hustle): 6:00pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 6:30pm DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 25 |
Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 ($4 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 26 |
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Martini Park
151 W Erie St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
Bill Porter Orchestra
(big band jazz)
|
Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
| Wednesday | 27 |
Royal Garden Jazz Band
(traditional jazz)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm Cover: $10 |
The Sons of Susan
(roots music, blues, western swing)
|
Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-Midnight Cover: $5 |
Swing Dancing at Frankie's Blue Room
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-12:30am Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 28 |
Yoko Noge and The Jazz Me Blues Band
(jazz & blues)
|
Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $10 |
Country Night in Berwyn
Long Gone Lonesome Boys
(country, bluegrass, alternative)
Jessica Jane and the Irreplaceables
(blues, soul, funk)
Gin Palace Jesters
(country, rockabilly, bluegrass)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm Cover: $5 |
The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
|
The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
| Friday | 29 |
Blue Line Riders
(country, americana, western swing)
|
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
Bruce Daigrepont
(cajun)
|
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:45pm-8:15pm Show: 8:15pm-11:00pm Cover: $15 |
Susie Gomez
(rockabilly)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
Chicago Swing Dance Society
(lindy hop, swing)
Java Jive (lindy hop, swing) |
Ida Noyes
1212 E 59th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
Lindy/Blues |
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lessons: 8:00pm & 8:30pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $15 (lessons and dance), $10 (dance only), $5 (after 11:00pm) |
Fast Friday
(for fast dancing to fast music; lindy hop, swing, balboa, and more...)
|
Galaxie Chicago
2603 W Barry Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (Balboa): 8:30pm DJ: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 |
| Saturday | 30 |
The Lawrence Peters Outfit
(country)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
Swing Dancing
(lindy hop, swing)
|
First Evangelical Free Church
5255 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:00pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:00pm No Cover |
| Sunday | 31 |
Chicago Grandstand Big Band
(big band jazz)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
Sunday Night Swing
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:30pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $10 |
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (Hustle): 6:00pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 6:30pm DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |

