The Wild Hare

The Wild Hare

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To serious Reggae fans, the Wild Hare known as a??Americaa??s Reggae Capital.a?? Due to its international acclaim, The Wild Hare is rightfully considered in shared company with the Windy Citya??s most celebrated & regal musical landmarks. On any given weekend, a short trip into Wrigleyville is all thata??s required, wea??ll take care of the rest. At The Wild Hare, your passport is always waiting at the door! Youa??ll be instantly teleported into an exciting cultural oasis-where, with drink in hand, and the music flowing, youa??ll feel exactly what Bob Marley meant when he sang a??Every Little Thing is Gonna Be Alright.a?? Leave your worries behind, and enter into this newly renovated, state-of-the-art live music venue. Top Reggae and World Music artists can always be found on The Wild Harea??s legendary stage. The Wild Hare serves as THE preeminent showcase in all of North America.

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The Scene
The set-up emphasizes the music: The club doubled in size in 1991 and sunk over $100,000 into its sound system. The bass is kept at a righteous level, and walls are painted black to showcase posters of reggae legends. The second floor is reserved for private parties.

The Draw
The Wild Hare hosts reggae heavy-hitters, from locals to international acts such as Shabba Ranks. There are often two performances per night on weekends, one at 9:30pm, the other at midnight. Cover can be as high as $20 for big-name performers such as Yellow Man. DJs spin between sets or when no band is booked. The bar serves Jamaica's favorite beer, Red Stripe, as well as Caribbean-style mixed drinks. No food's offered here, but good Ethiopian and Jamaican restaurants surprisingly share the neighborhood with sports bars.