Music Scene in Chicago

Hi.

Me and a few friends are coming to chicago in july. Can anyone recommend where i can find out which bands are playing around this time?

Also, we are travelling on from Chicago to New York with a few stops in between, so any recommendations here would be appreciated.

Thanks

Music Scene in Chicago

Chicago Reader: http://www.chicagoreader.com has it all.

Time Out Chicago (http://www.timeout.com/chicago/index.jsp) and Metromix (http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/music) are both ok.

What type of music are you hoping to see? Tons of it to be found.

Also, Time Out NY is a great resource for NY (http://www.timeout.com/newyork/)

Music Scene in Chicago

Thanks very much. Just looking for rock-type music, We are coming from England, so are just hoping to maybe see a few of the bands that are pretty big over here, and just trying to make it in the US, or a few up and coming american bands.

Chicago%26#39;s a fine town if you like the rock.

The Empty Bottle on Western is a really good club to know of, as are the Abby Pub and Schubas, and, to some extent the Metro. Many, many others.

Depending on when you are coming, you might be able to take in some festivals. Pitchfork (http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com) has a really nice line up this year.

Best with it!

Thanks again!!

We are coming at the end of July, so just miss the festival unfortunately.

There are 5 of us, all 25 year old males, first time in chicago. Only there for about 5 days. We want to hit the bars and pubs,

Where is the best area to stay for bars? and any recommendations on bars to go to?

';Where is the best area to stay for bars? and any recommendations on bars to go to?';

The best areas to stay from a tourist standpoint are the Magnificant Mile (Mag Mile) and River North areas. You%26#39;ll be within walking distance (or a short cab ride) of numerous watering holes. I%26#39;m sure someone else will chime is with specific bar recommendations.

Depends on what kind of music (and what kind of Chicago) you want to see.

Want to see touristy? Stay in the Magnificent Mile or Gold Coast.

...but there are many other options for seeing Chicago besides ';touristy.';

It all depends what sort of accommodations you prefer.

Do you want decadence or just a place to sleep and keep your suitcase safe? Chicago has this and everything in between.

How do you envision your stay? Do you want to be in the shopping district, or in more lived-in Chicago? If music is a key interest, you should know that that offered in the more touristy areas are generally much more, um, touristy.

The last poster had some great suggestions...to that I%26#39;ll add the Double Door, Subteranean for more of an indy rock scene, and The House of Blues and Joe%26#39;s Bar for more of a mainstream scene.

The House of blues and Joes are the only ones located near mag mile...though most of the others are within el access.

You might also want to check out the Aragon (aragon.com) or the Riviera (centerstage.net/music/clubs/riviera.html). Both venues are in the Uptown neighborhood and are right across the street from the Green Mill (greenmilljazz.com) which is one of Chicago%26#39;s oldest and most famous jazz clubs (if you are into jazz).