Having come north during the Great Migration of poor black Southern workers into Northern industrial cities during the first half of the 20th century, the blues found a new home

Chicago may not be the birthplace of the blues, but it certainly has done its part to ensure future generations never forget the brand of music influencing nearly every other

One of the most popular and well respected attractions in the city of Chicago is the world renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. Internationally admired for both its artistic standards and

Rock music in Chicago is a comparatively late addition to the Windy City's established musical curriculum vitae. For nearly a century, Chicago served as a hotbed for musical talent,

While most of Chicago's musical fame can be attributed to the popularity of Chicago blues, even before that, Chicago had one of the most thriving jazz scenes outside of New

With milestones approaching for two of Chicago's best known blues institutions, the 25th anniversary of the Chicago Blues Festival and the 20th anniversary of Buddy Guy's legends, every fan of

Chicago plays host to an almost innumerable number of rock venues, catering to a cornucopia of musical tastes, audiences and budgets. As diverse as the performances and the audiences they