Buddy Guy on stage at his club, Legends

Buddy Guy on stage at his club, Legends

Catch the excitement of live Chicago blues bands competing to win the International Blues Challenge at Buddy Guy’s Legends on November 15.   Over the last few months, local acts have belted out their best blues performances in four  rounds of contests to represent Chicago in the International Blues Challenge, held in Memphis in January.  Sponsored by the Windy City Blues Society, the event supplies a great opportunity to hear the best up and coming blues performers in one night.  The line-up kicks off at 7:30PM and includes 12 acts battling to be the best in blues.

Hosted at the famous  Buddy Guy’s Legends nightclub, which offers the best blues in the Loop, the club is also the headquarters for the iconic blues guitarist.  Besides hearing a hot collection of new artists, there’s also the chance that Buddy will take the stage.  The competition lasts until 1:30 AM and tickets are $15.  The Chicago Blues Challenge gives the perfect excuse for a Chicago weekend getaway. Stay at the nearby Hotel Blake luxury boutique hotel and grab some Edwardo’s stuffed pizza down the street .  Stroll a few blocks east to Millennium Park to see the Bean and several new sculptures.  With that, you experience three Chicago must do experiences-blues, pizza and the lakefront, in one quick weekend.

Photo courtesy of  Buddy Guy’s Legends

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