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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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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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. ...
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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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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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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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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. ...
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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. ...
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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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