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.
Chicago, IL
Avondale Music Hall in Chicago, IL, is a live performance venue showcasing a wide range of musical styles with a convenient cafe. ...
Belleville, IL
Bennie’s Pizza Pub is a small pizza pub located in downtown Belleville, IL, serving pizza by the slice, whole specialty pies, and more. Bennie’s has live music three nights a week and a 21+ game room plus two event spaces. ...
Chicago, IL
Buddy Guy’s Legends is the premier blues club located in Chicago, IL. Owned and operated by the Grammy winning blues legend himself. ...
Berwyn, IL
Distro Music Hall is a live music venue in Berwyn, IL, with a full-service bar, a spacious stage, top-notch audio equipment, and a modern lighting system in an exposed-brick warehouse environment. Experience live music, live DJ sets and more. Distro Music Hall is an all-inclusive space. The venue presents mostly Spanish music (rock, ska, banda, cumbia), but also touring indie artists, as well as new wave/ house music. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Libertyville, IL
Independence Grove Forest Preserve is 1,100-acre nature preserve and recreation area in Libertyville, IL. Event spaces at Independence Grove include Audubon Hall, Millennia Plaza, and the North Bay Pavilion. Concerts are held at Millennia Plaza, the preserve’s outdoor amphitheater overlooking a 115-acre lake. The amphitheater, fountain and native garden make an ideal setting for a variety of special programs, events, outdoor celebrations, and the annual Concerts in the Plaza summer concert series. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Libertyville, IL
Post Time Sports Bar & Grille is a live music venue and sports bar in Green Oaks, IL, with over 150 flat-screen TVs, off-track betting, electronic gaming, outdoor seating and catering. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Lake Zurich, IL
Sunset Pavilion at Breezewald Park is a waterfront outdoor beer garden in Lake Zurich, IL. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Chicago, IL
The Bassment is a live music cocktail lounge located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago below The Hampton Social. Guests enter through a secret door and into a welcoming greeting room. The Bassment’s design includes gold accents throughout, brick walls, a mixture of uniquely designed velvet and leather couches and a full stage. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Chicago, IL
Open since 1992, The Empty Bottle is a corner dive bar in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village. The brick-walled building has a bar along one wall and a corner stage featuring regular alternative bands. There are also pinball machines and a pool table. ...
East Moline, IL
Occupying a former Quad Cities manufacturing plant, The Rust Belt is a unique venue right along the Mississippi River in East Moline, IL. The brick warehouse space accommodates up to 3,500 people and presents a variety of diverse acts including musicians, comedians, and other artists. ...
Skokie, IL
Since 1990, Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar and Grill has been the meeting spot in Skokie for great food, sporting events, and the place for people to relax and enjoy themselves. Village Inn is conveniently located in the heart of beautiful downtown Skokie, IL. ...
Chicago, IL
Winter’s Jazz Club in Chicago, IL, is a relaxed, intimate venue featuring live jazz acts six nights a week and a lounge area with a full bar. The club is located at River East Plaza in Streeterville, three blocks west of Navy Pier overlooking the Ogden Slip. ...
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