Chicago Beyond The Blues: Rock and Jazz Venues

As to be expected from a city of its size, Chicago has a vibrant rock music scene. That's the good news. The flip side is that these venues are shattered about the town and some aren't convenient to downtown or public transportation. Nevertheless, rock fans will find a wide range of places and styles to explore.

Chicago's jazz scene took a big hit with the closing of the long-running Jazz Showcase but there is still a decent amount of high quantity jazz to be found. The revival of the venerable Hothouse is especially good news for people with adventurous tastes. Here are some of the best known rock and jazz venues that Chicago has to offer.