Kingston Mines
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 472-2031
- Cross Street:
- Wrightwood Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Red or Brown Line to Fullerton; bus: 8, 11 or 74
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 8pm-4am, Sat 8pm-5am
Message from Kingston Mines
Chicago's blues center
- Live Music
- Weekly Specials
- Private Parties
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Editorial Review for Kingston Mines – by Chris Barsanti
The Scene
Kingston Mines humbly bills itself as the "Playground of the Stars," and it's a safe bet that many of those celebs drop by the spacious joint because of its late-night license. The Mines is the only North Side blues club open until at least 4am every night, so blues artists with other gigs parade through in search of cool libations and music as soon as they're off-duty.
The Draw
Owner Doc Pellegrino employs local musicians almost exclusively. On weekends, the place brings in the likes of guitarist Eddy Clearwater, harpist Billy Branch and sax man A.C. Reed. Having two bands on two stages in two rooms occasionally leads to the house's own version of musical chairs, as customers scurry from one room to the other in a futile search for seating.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoPellegrino has expanded the square footage of his club substantially. It's now three storefronts wide, putting an end to the original sweaty, cramped confines.
User Reviews for Kingston Mines
11/20/2006 Posted by okichich
I was there on a sunday evening (around 9:00 pm) and not very impressed at first. However as the night went on, more and more people came and the club truly started swinging. This is a great late-night venue and a must for any blues enthusiast.
Pros: great blues for a small cover
Cons: the decor and layout take some getting used to
09/25/2006 Posted by carebear16
If you love blues this the place for you. The place is has fun atmosphere, if you are looking for sophisticated this not the place for you. The seating is pinic benches and you float from one room to the next to hear the various different artists.
Schedule
| 05/17/2008 | Duke Tumatoe & the Power Trio plus Joanna Connor & Guitar Set at 8:00p | tickets |
| 8:00 pm | ||
| 05/24/2008 | Mem Shannon & the Membership plus Linsey Alexander & the L.A.B.B. & Gu | tickets |
| 8:00 pm | ||
| 05/29/2008 | Special Guest plus Charlie Love & the Silky Smooth Blues Band & Guitar | tickets |
| 8:00 pm | ||
| 05/30/2008 | John Primer & the Real Deal Blues Band plus Joanna Connor & Guitar Set | tickets |
| 8:00 pm | ||
| 06/06/2008 | Magic Slim & the Tear Drops plus Joanna Connor & Guitar Set at 8:00pm | tickets |
| 8:00 pm | ||
| 06/13/2008 | Mem Shannon & the Membership plus Joanna Connor & Guitar Set at 8:00pm | tickets |
| 8:00 pm | ||
| 06/14/2008 | Special Guest plus Joanna Connor & Guitar Set at 8:00pm | tickets |
| 8:00 pm | ||
| 06/20/2008 | Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings plus Linsey Alexander & the L.A.B.B. & Gu | tickets |
| 8:00 pm | ||
| 06/27/2008 | Big James & the Chicago Playboys plus J. W. Williams & the Chi-Town Hu | tickets |
| 8:00 pm | ||
| 07/21/2008 | John Primer & the Real Deal Blues Band plus J. W. Williams & the Chi-T | tickets |
| 8:00 pm |
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