Brick buildings may be historic in nature or may have once been warehouses. Brick surfaces found in dive bars, basements, taverns and the like often require acoustic treatment except when reverberation is the desired effect, such as for live rock music.
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Chicago, IL
Avondale Music Hall in Chicago, IL, is a live performance venue showcasing a wide range of musical styles with a convenient cafe. ...
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Berwyn, IL
FitzGerald’s Nightclub in Berwyn, IL, has a national reputation for excellent live music in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. FitzGerald’s Sidebar is a neighborhood cocktail lounge as well as a private event space adjacent to the nightclub. ...
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Berwyn, IL
The legendary Friendly Tap bar is the place to catch live, local music in Berwyn, IL. The Friendly Music Community also includes The Friendly Coffee Lounge and The Friendly School of Folk Music. ...
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Chicago, IL
Located over the left-field wall of Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL, Gman Tavern is a friendly neighborhood hangout, music venue, and destination for conversation. A sister venue to Metro and smartbar, Gman Tavern features live music and an assortment of programming that ranges from trivia and acoustic sets to film screenings. With its custom-designed speakers and audio system by DOOM Audio, the sound, feel, and programming of Gman Tavern are lively and conducive to artistic endeavor. ...
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Chicago, IL
Lincoln Hall is a modern, independent music venue and event space, with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The exposed brick, metal and wood that make up Lincoln Hall gives the space an industrial yet modern feel. The front bar has an intimate vibe while the performance room has 25′ ceilings with two levels. ...
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Palatine, IL
Madcats is a community-focused restaurant, bar, and live music venue in downtown Palatine, IL. The venue hosts bands every Friday and Saturday, open mic every Tuesday, bingo on Wednesdays, karaoke on Thursdays, plus a blues and jazz jams on two Sundays each month. Madcats has rock, blues, country, jazz and everything in between. ...
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Chicago, IL
Reggies Chicago brings a music fan’s ultimate dream to reality with a terrific bar & grill, rock club, and a music lover’s record store all under one roof.Reggies’ Music Joint is a laid-back bar and grill in Chicago, IL, with great live shows, almost nightly, on an incredibly close-up stage. Enjoy great balanced sound and incredible sightlines in this intimate venue. Relax over lunch, dinner, or drinks on the dog-friendly front patio.Reggies’ Rock Club is a unique and intimate space with a gradually sloped floor, a chill-out balcony with comfy chairs, and a hi-tech sound system that ensures crisp, clean sound throughout the house. ...
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West Dundee, IL
Rookies RocHaus is a live music venue in downtown West Dundee, IL. The former movie theater presents mostly rock music on Friday and Saturday nights as well as comedy and open mic events. ...
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Chicago, IL
Since 1989, Schubas Tavern has been an intimate room for breakout Chicago artists and national stars, offering a wide range of live music nightly, from rock to jazz to pop to hip hop. ...
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