Saturday, September 03, 2005

B.L.U.E.S.

A bar I found yesterday, yet has been around since Al Capone was avoiding his taxes, changed my view of bars forever. A pessimist at heart when it comes to having a good time at any some-what popular bar in Chicago, this bar made me have a whole other perspective. You could not ask for a bar with a better small neighborhood atmosphere yet big city attitude. What I mean is that they make you feel right at home even when you are out of your element. We, a couple of friends and I, were at a bar across the street called Goodbar (nothing good about it) trying to go to an Acquaintances birthday party, but of course were denied because the party was "at capacity", bullshit talked to people at the party and they said no one was there. I would have been understanding if just I was the one who got rejected, but I was with this birthday girls, girl friends so I came to the conclusion, quickly, that the bar was just for assholes anyways, luckily for me it turned my attention to the bar across the street and the reason for this rant, B.L.U.E.S. I walked up to the entrance and there was a $10 cover, ha I hate paying to get into bars, it usually means I am in the wrong place, but the bouncer and older grey hair with a fantastic beard, mustache and bandana said to me, "check it out, walk in, your friends stay out here and you tell me if it worth the 10." I was sure it was not worth the money and took the leather vests challenge I walked in, it did not take longer than a second I was back outside telling my friends to pay the man. The live act on stage was a group that goes by Michael Coleman and the Backbreakers. I was blown away by not only the music, which was a perfect act, but also the atmosphere. A small place in ways but it had big heart. There were just enough stools in the back to accommodate my friends and me; the music still came in loud and clear. The bartender, a semi attractive woman was probably the best bartender this side of the Mississippi, she never missed a beat. When I was taking my last sip she was tapping me on the shoulder refilling a new glass, she was also quick with a discount and a by-back, the lady was on point.

This bar will be visited many more nights, and the times I am sure will always be as memorable.

B.L.U.E.S. Chicago
2519 N Halsted
Chicago, IL 60657

http://chicagobluesbar.com/welcome.html

Sorry I am not the best at grammar and spelling, but I am sure the point gets across, the bar if you are ever in the CHI is worth a stop in.

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