Midwest cities have no lack of festivals to enjoy live music–especially in summer. But why wait to pair a meeting with a band-fest? Here are some great venues in rocking music cities for creating your own club vibe.
Chicago
Buddy Guy’s Legends—classic blues, up-and-coming and famous acts (nightly)
Aragon Ballroom—thrash metal, grunge, punk, funk metal
Thalia Hall—eclectic, Americana to psych rock
Cincinnati
MOTR Pub—rock, indie, folk, jazz (nightly)
Riverbend Music Center–outdoor amphitheater
Cleveland
Agora Theatre and Ballroom–rock
Beachland Ballroom & Tavern–legendary, variety of local and national acts
Detroit
Majestic Theatre—indie rock, metal, punk, blues, jazz, folk, hip hop, world beat, electronic (concert)
Cliff Bell’s—jazz club, dining (nightly/reservations)
Indianapolis
Radio Radio—lounge with eclectic rock (bar, concerts)
The Chatterbox Jazz Club—local jazz (nightly)
Slippery Noodle Inn—Indianapolis’ oldest bar, live blues (nightly)
Kansas City
Green Lady Lounge—Hot, new two-floor jazz club with free cover (nightly)
The Blue Room—Jazz club that is part of the American Jazz Museum
Madison
Orpheum Theatre—variety of music
High Noon Saloon—rustic venue, variety of music (nightly)
Milwaukee
Pabst/Riverside/Turner Theater—true historic gems, national touring groups, local also at Turner
The Jazz Estate/Cocktail Lounge Jazz Club—legendary jazz club (nightly)
Minneapolis
First Avenue—small rock club and downtown “danceteria” (almost nightly concerts)
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant—intimate, cabaret setting (nightly)
Peoria
Limelight Eventplex—state-of-the-art new concert venue built by and for musicians (all genres)
St. Louis
The Blues Triangle—BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups, the Beale on Broadway, and Broadway Oyster Bar (nightly)
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Traverse City
Union Street Station—bar/nightclub (nightly)
City Opera House—eclectic variety
