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Kingston Mines
Type: Late Night / After Hours, Live Music
10Best Says
Kingston Mines is the largest and oldest continuously operating blues club in Chicago, so it's a must for fans of the genre. Magic Slim, Koko Taylor, Sugar Blue, Billy Branch, Junior Wells and scads... Read More
Kingston Mines is the largest and oldest continuously operating blues club in Chicago, so it's a must for fans of the genre. Magic Slim, Koko Taylor, Sugar Blue, Billy Branch, Junior Wells and scads of blues' legends have packed the house with nonstop blues seven nights a week. Local blues and jazz artists often stop by here after their sets at other clubs. Home to the blues since 1968, the club includes a late night kitchen that serves bites, chicken and shrimp right up to the end of the night. A Blues Jam happens Sunday nights and admission is free. Students (21+)/faculty get in free Sunday -Thursday night and enjoy discounted admission Friday/Saturday; those 65+ get a discount all week and US military (current and separated)/police/firefighters get in free all week long. The cover charge covers two bands on two stages and music until 3:30am (Sunday-Friday) and 4:30am (Saturday).
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Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:30pm-4am
- Fri: 7pm-4am
- Sat: 7pm-5am
- Sun: 6pm-4am
Admissions:
- Cover Charge: $12 - $15; Cover Charge Depends on Day
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Jazz & Blues Clubs: "Admission is free or discounted for students, seniors, military, police, firefighters and If you come in within three days of your actual birthday, your admission is free."
- Best for Jazz & Blues Clubs Because: Local blues and jazz artists often stop by here after their sets at other clubs and the party continues into the morning hours.
