December 2011
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| Thursday | 1 |
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An Evening of Ella Fitzgerald: The Three Ellas! Frieda Lee
(jazz)
Spider Saloff Dee Alexander |
Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm Cover: $20 |
|
Unknown Hinson Cochino y Los Pisoleros Reverse Cowgirl The Krank Daddies
(psychobilly, rockabilly, punk)
|
Reggie's Music Joint
2105 S State St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm Cover: $20 |
|
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: Possum Hollow Boys
(rockabilly, country, roots music)
|
Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-1:00am Cover: $1 suggested donation Toys for Tots & Chicago Food Depository Food Drive Bring a new, unwrapped toy or book, non-perishable food items, a cash donation, or some combination thereof |
| Friday | 2 |
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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 Fat Babies Trio
(1920s & 1930s jazz)
|
The Red Lion Lincoln Square
4749 N Rockwell St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-10:00pm featuring: Beau Sample
Andy Schumm
Jake Sanders |
|
The Crown Vics
(1950's rock 'n roll)
|
CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm No Cover |
|
Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot! Brian Setzer
(rockabilly)
with: Slim Jim Phantom opening set:Hot Rod Hucksters
(rockabilly, psychobilly, country)
|
House of Blues
329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL (map) |
Concert: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $42.50 |
|
The Letter 3
|
In the SideBar
@
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am No Cover |
|
Rockin' Johnny Burgin
(blues)
|
The Smoke Daddy
1804 W Division St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am No Cover |
|
The Black Willoughbys
(roots music, blues, americana)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
|
Chicago Swing Dance Society
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
Java Jive (lindy hop, swing dancing) |
Ida Noyes Hall
1212 E 59th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm (west coast swing) DJ: 9:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
|
First Fridays - Swingin' at the Studio
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
|
Big City Swing
1012 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-8:45pm Dancing: 8:45pm-Midnight Cost: $10 |
| Saturday | 3 |
|
Jerry Lee Lewis
(rock and roll, country)
with: Ken Lovelace and The Memphis Beats opening set:The Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
|
Congress Theater
2135 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
7:00pm-10:00pm Cost: $30 General Admission, $85 VIP Front Row Seating, $95 VIP Box Seats |
|
Sarah and The Tall Boys
(blues, country, folk rock)
|
Duke's Hideaway
6920 N Glenwood Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm No Cover |
|
The Special 20's
(blues)
|
The Smoke Daddy
1804 W Division St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am No Cover |
|
The Rhythm Rockets
(jazz, rhythm & blues, swing)
|
Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am Cover: $10 |
|
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 |
|
Lucky's Savoy Stomp
(swing dancing, lindy hop)
|
Lucky Number Grill
1931 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 9:00pm-10:00pm DJs: 10:00pm-2:00am Cover: $5 |
|
Chicago Rebels Swing Dance Club
(west coast swing dancing)
|
The Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Ave Franklin Park, IL (map) |
Doors Open: 7:30pm Lesson: 8:00pm (west coast swing) DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Lesson: $5, Dance: $10 ($6 for members) |
| Sunday | 4 |
|
Cajun Sundays The Bucktown Aces
(cajun, country, western swing)
|
Davis Street Fishmarket
501 Davis St Evanston, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-8:00am Lesson: during the set break (cajun) No Cover |
|
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) |
|
The Fat Babies
(1920s & 1930s jazz)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
|
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing dancing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:00pm (hustle) Lesson: 6:30pm (west coast swing) DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 5 |
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 dancing)
|
Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 6 |
|
Tuesdays Swing!
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
Galaxie Chicago
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
The Special 20's
(blues)
|
Black Rock Pub and Kitchen
3614 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm (blues dance) Live Music & Dancing: 9:00pm-Midnight $10 donation at the door |
|
Barb City Swing Connection
(swing dancing)
|
The House Cafe
263 E Lincoln Hwy Dekalb, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:00pm DJ: 8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Wednesday | 7 |
|
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
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 |
|
West Coast Wednesday
(west coast swing dancing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:00pm (beg west coast swing), 7:45pm (int west coast swing) DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 (plus $5 per lesson) |
| Thursday | 8 |
|
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 |
|
The Black Willoughbys
(roots music, blues, americana)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
|
Garter Girls
Rockabilly Night (jive, stroll, bop, swing) |
Three Aces
1321 W Taylor St Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-2:00am No Cover |
| Friday | 9 |
|
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 Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
The Palm Court
@
The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am No Cover (2 drink minimum encouraged) |
|
Little Frank and The Premiers
(blues, r&b, experimental)
|
Nick's
1516 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am No Cover |
|
Pokey LaFarge
(roots music, early jazz, string ragtime, country blues, western swing)
The Dirt Daubers
(bluegrass, country, jazz)
|
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am Cover: $12 ($10 in advance) |
|
Sarah and The Tall Boys
(blues, country, folk rock)
|
The Smoke Daddy
1804 W Division St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am No Cover |
|
The Bucktown Aces
(cajun, country, western swing)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am No Cover |
|
Deep Chicago Rhythm Owls
(american roots music)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
|
CodeBLUE
(blues dancing, lindy hop)
|
Outer Space Studio
1474 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 with Student ID) |
| Saturday | 10 |
|
Wayne 'The Train' Hancock
"The King of Juke Joint Swing" (country, western swing, rockabilly)
Jayke Orvis The Lawrence Peters Outfit
(country)
Pearls Mahone and The OneEyed Jacks
(rockabilly, roots music, country)
|
Reggie's Music Joint
2105 S State St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $15 ($12 in advance) |
|
Sarah and The Tall Boys
(blues, country, folk rock)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
|
J.D. McPherson
(rockabilly, r&b, country)
The Blind Staggers
|
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am Cover: $10 |
|
The Matthew Skoller Band
(blues, roots music)
|
Nick's
1516 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
|
Country Doctors
(country, roots music)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
|
the Mix
(west coast swing dancing)
|
Interclub Academy of Dance
7350 N Milwaukee Ave Niles, IL (map) |
Lessons: 8:00pm (west coast swing) DJs: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $8 (lesson: $5) |
| Sunday | 11 |
|
Cajun Sundays The Bucktown Aces
(cajun, country, western swing)
|
Davis Street Fishmarket
501 Davis St Evanston, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-8:00am Lesson: during the set break (cajun) No Cover |
|
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) |
|
The Fat Babies
(1920s & 1930s jazz)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
|
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing dancing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:00pm (hustle) Lesson: 6:30pm (west coast swing) DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 12 |
|
The Sons of Susan
(roots music, blues, western swing)
|
Webster's Wine Bar
1480 W Webster Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
9:00pm-11:30pm No Cover |
|
Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
|
Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 13 |
|
Tuesdays Swing!
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
Galaxie Chicago
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
|
Black Rock Pub and Kitchen
3614 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight $5 donation at the door Winter Clothing Drive: bring a donation of winter clothing (sweaters, gloves, hats, scarves, ski pants, coats, jackets, jeans) in clean and wearable condition for Franciscan Outreach Organization and VetsConnect |
| Wednesday | 14 |
|
A BluePort Jazz live recording session Petra's Recession Seven
(1920s & 1930s jazz)
|
Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
|
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $7 |
|
West Coast Wednesday
(west coast swing dancing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:00pm (beg west coast swing), 7:45pm (int west coast swing) DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 (plus $5 per lesson) |
| Thursday | 15 |
|
A BluePort Jazz live recording session Petra's Recession Seven
(1920s & 1930s jazz)
|
Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight 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 |
|
The Hobo Code
(blues, roots, swing, oldtime, urban, rural)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
|
Killer Diller Record Hop
(jive, jitterbug, stroll, bop)
|
Simone's Bar
960 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:30pm-1:30am No Cover |
| Friday | 16 |
|
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 |
|
Koffin Kats The Returners Johnny Murder and The 25 to Life |
Reggie's Rock Club
2109 S State St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:30pm Cover: $15 ($12 in advance) |
|
The Bama Lamas
(rock, r&b, garage)
The Penthouse Playboys
(jazz, swing, blues)
|
GrandBar
1600 W Grand Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
|
Chris and Heather's 2012 Country Calendar Show with: Nora O'Connor
(folk, jazz, country)
The Polkaholics Chicago Cajun Aces (cajun) Charlie King The Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
Possum Hollow Boys
(rockabilly, country, roots music)
Jane Baxter Miller
(country)
and Kent KesslerRick Sherry Scott Ligon and Kelly Hogan
Sage Kramer The Black Willoughbys
(roots music, blues, americana)
and Robbie Fulks and Donna Fulks |
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Concert: 9:00pm Cover: $20 |
|
The Rhythm Rockets
(jazz, rhythm & blues, swing)
|
CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-12:30am No Cover |
|
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
10:00pm-1:00am No Cover |
|
Sarah and The Tall Boys
(blues, country, folk rock)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
| Saturday | 17 |
|
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
The Palm Court
@
The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am No Cover (2 drink minimum encouraged) |
|
Possum Hollow Boys
(rockabilly, country, roots music)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-12:30am No Cover |
|
The Nightmen
(blues)
|
The Smoke Daddy
1804 W Division St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am No Cover |
|
Dan Whitaker and the Shinebenders
(country)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
|
Saturday Swing! Lesley Byers and the Jazz Cats
(swing & jazz)
|
ARTango Center Chicago
4203 N Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:30pm-1:00am Cover: $12 ($8 with student ID) |
|
Swing Christmas Dance |
The Bunkeris Lounge
@
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm DJ: 8:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $8 |
|
Northwest Chicago Swing Dancing!
(swing dancing)
|
Deicke Park
Community Center
11419 S IL Route 47 Huntley, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:00pm-8:00pm Show: 8:00pm-10:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Sunday | 18 |
|
Cajun Sundays The Bucktown Aces
(cajun, country, western swing)
|
Davis Street Fishmarket
501 Davis St Evanston, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-8:00am Lesson: during the set break (cajun) No Cover |
|
Outcast Jazz Band
(big band swing)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
|
The Fat Babies
(1920s & 1930s jazz)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
|
The Flat Five
|
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Concert: Two Shows! Early Show: 8:00pm Late Show: 10:30pm Cover: $15 each |
|
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing dancing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:00pm (hustle) Lesson: 6:30pm (west coast swing) DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 19 |
|
Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
|
Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 20 |
Hanukkah  |
begins at sunset |
|
The Black Willoughbys
(roots music, blues, americana)
|
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm $5 suggested donation |
|
Tuesdays Swing!
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
Galaxie Chicago
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
|
Black Rock Pub and Kitchen
3614 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm (balboa) DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight $5 donation at the door |
|
Barb City Swing Connection
(swing dancing)
|
The House Cafe
263 E Lincoln Hwy Dekalb, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:00pm DJ: 8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Wednesday | 21 |
| Winter Solstice |
|
The Rhythm Rockets
(jazz, rhythm & blues, swing)
|
Salt Creek Wine Bar
8900 Fairview Ave Brookfield, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
|
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 Night
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $7 |
|
West Coast Wednesday
(west coast swing dancing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
DJ: 9:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 (plus $5 per lesson) |
| Thursday | 22 |
|
Country Night in Berwyn
The Western Philosophers Cropduster
(country)
The Reziduals The Slim Pickens Band The Hobo Code
(blues, roots, swing, oldtime, urban, rural)
Crazee Heart Chandelier Swingers
(western swing)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
|
The Western Elstons
(country, rockabilly, western swing)
|
Friendly Tap
6733 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-11:30pm No Cover |
|
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 | 23 |
| Festivus |
|
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 Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
|
Nick's
1516 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am No Cover |
|
Cropduster
(country)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
| Saturday | 24 |
| Christmas Eve |
| Sunday | 25 |
| Christmas Day |
| Monday | 26 |
| Kwanzaa |
begins |
| Tuesday | 27 |
|
The B3 Four (soul, jazz, jump blues, r&b) |
The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Concert: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 featuring: Joel Paterson
Scott Ligon Casey McDonough Alex Hall |
|
Tuesdays Swing!
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
Galaxie Chicago
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
|
Black Rock Pub and Kitchen
3614 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm (tandem charleston) DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight $5 donation at the door |
|
Hustle & West Coast Swing Dance Party
(hustle, west coast swing dancing) |
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lessons: 6:30pm (beg west coast swing), 7:15pm (beg hustle), 6:30pm-8:00pm (adv hustle) DJs: 8:00pm-10:00pm Cover: $15 |
| Wednesday | 28 |
|
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Alhambra Palace
1240 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm Show: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
|
The Real Gone
(surf rock, rockabilly)
|
Simone's Bar
960 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-12:30am No Cover |
|
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing dancing)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $7 |
|
West Coast Wednesday
(west coast swing dancing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:00pm (beg west coast swing), 7:45pm (int west coast swing) DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 (plus $5 per lesson) |
| Thursday | 29 |
|
Erwin Helfer
(boogie woogie & blues)
& Barrelhouse Chuck
(blues piano)
|
Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight 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 |
|
Lindy, Swing & Blues Dance Party
(lindy hop, swing dancing, blues dancing) |
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lessons: 6:30pm (beg swing or adv lindy hop) Lessons: 7:15pm (beg lindy hop or adv ballroomin blues fusion) DJs: 8:00pm-10:00pm Cover: $15 |
| Friday | 30 |
|
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 Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $12 ($10 w/Student ID) |
|
Chicago Blues Angels
(blues, rockabilly, r&b)
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Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am No Cover |
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Cropduster
(country)
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The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
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JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound
(soul, post punk)
Green Room Rockers
(reggae, ska, soul)
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Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm Cover: $30 ($12 in advance; $35 for a two-day pass) SOLD OUT |
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Bluetopia
(blues dancing)
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American Tango Institute
325 N Hoyne Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm (blues dance) DJs: 9:00pm-2:00am Cover: $8 |
| Saturday | 31 |
| New Year's Eve |
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Dave Herrero
(blues, acoustic, hip-hop)
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Nick's
1516 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am No Cover |
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Hayden Thompson Rockin' Billy and the Wild Coyotes Three Blue Teardrops
(garage, psychobilly, rockabilly)
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GrandBar
1600 W Grand Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
9:00pm-4:00am Cover: $20 |
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The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
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The Palm Court
@
The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-1:00am black tie reservations required (120 available) price includes 3 course meal (plus one bottle of champagne per couple) Price: $165 per person |
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JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound
(soul, post punk)
My Mans (sketch comedy) |
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm Cover: $30 ($25 in advance; $35 for a two-day pass) SOLD OUT |
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ABC 7's Countdown Chicago to 2012 with:
James Hunter
(blues, r&b, soul)
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Mayne Stage
1328 W Morse Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am Cover: $50 general admission, $75 reserved seating (drink package: +$50) |
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Heeby Jeebies
(garagabilly)
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Duke's Hideaway
6920 N Glenwood Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:00am No Cover |
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Dan Whitaker and the Shinebenders
(country)
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The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am Cover: $15 |
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Killer Diller Record Hop
(jive, jitterbug, stroll, bop)
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The Orbit Room
2959 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
6:00pm-3:00am No Cover |
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Blue New Years Eve Bash (blues, plus a bit of swing) |
Rast Ballet and Dance Studio
1803 Byron St Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-2:00am Cover: $10 |
