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Stage Spotlight: Exploring Live Music in the Chicago Area

Fox Pointe Amphitheater

Chicago has a rich music history. The city is the birthplace of modern jazz, urban blues, gospel, and house music. It’s no wonder many musicians and music enthusiasts travel there every year to hear live performances.

If you’re exploring live music in the Chicago area, you’ll want to check out the area’s wide array of venues. We’ve assembled a list to spotlight all the stages you need to see during your trip. Keep reading to learn more!
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The Ultimate Itinerary For An Epic Night Out In NYC

manhattan as seen from governors island photo by gail worley
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Planning a night out in NYC? The Big Apple is a city that never sleeps, and there are endless options for fun all over the city. Of course, this can make it very hard to decide what to do, especially if you haven’t visited before. Depending on the kind of evening that you want to have, there there are a few places to visit and activities to try that should be a part of any itinerary.
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Mark Kostabi Giant Painted Guitar at the Cutting Room NYC

Mark Kostabi Painted Guitar 2
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The Cutting Room is a somewhat upscale, intimate music venue here in Manhattan that features a foodie-friendly menu, a bar shaped like a guitar neck and interior décor not entirely dissimilar to that of a Hard Rock Café. At some point in the past couple of years, The Cutting Room, which originally had a vibe much closer to a British Pub than a hip Rock Club, moved from West 24th Street (now home to many excellent restaurants) to 44 East 32nd Street and Park Avenue. You can now literally crawl, if necessary, to or from the club and the 33rd Street stop on the number 6 train. So, convenient!
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