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Arlington Heights

  • Cellar, Arlington Heights, IL, USA, (312) 392-2472

  • O'Grady's/Prairie Rock Brewery, 372 E Golf Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, (847) 640-0600

Aurora

  • Graffiti, Aurora, IL, (312) 896-3487

  • Reilly's Rockhouse, 110 N. Lake St., Aurora, IL 60505, (630) 896-1031, contact: Joseph DeMarco (M-F 12-6pm), United Talent, P.O. Box 38, Lombard, IL 60148, (630) 620-1154, capacity: 400

Berwyn

  • Fitzgerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL 60402, (708) 788-2118, (708) 788-6965, contact: Bill Fitzgerald (M-F 11-5pm); Scott Montgomery/Rhythm & Rhyme Review, capacity: 200-400

Bloomington

  • Blue Moon Coffee House, Illinois Wesleyan University, Main Lounge, Bloomington, IL, (309) 556-3815

  • C II East, Bloomington, IL

  • Daddio's, Bloomington, IL

  • Illinois Brewing Co., Bloomington, IL

  • Illinois Wesleyan University, 104 E University, (309) 556-3113

  • Ju Ju's, Bloomington, IL

  • Killarney's, Bloomington, IL

  • Lizard's Lounge, 612 N Main, Bloomington, IL, (309) 827-9580

  • Maguire's, Bloomington, IL

  • Slick Rick's, Bloomington, IL

  • Tri Lakes, Bloomington, IL

  • Windjammer, Bloomington, IL

Carbondale

  • Boo Jr.'s, Carbondale, IL

  • Booby's, Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL, (618) 549-3366, Contact: Rob

  • Hangar 9, Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL

  • The Lost Cross, 407 W Elm St., Carbondale, IL 62901, (618) 529-PULP, Contact: John

  • Pinch Penny Pub, Grand St., Carbondale, IL

  • Sidetracks, Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL

  • SIU Arena, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Cary

  • The Cuckoo's Nest, 100 Crystal St, Cary, IL, (847) 358-9150

Champaign/Urbana - Shampoobanana.com Venues

  • American Legion Post 24, 705 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL, (217) 356-5114

  • Assembly Hall, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL (217) 333-5000

  • The Bandshell, Crystal Lake Park, Urbana, IL

  • Beardsley Park, Champaign Park District, Champaign, IL

  • Borders Books & Music, 802 W Town Center Blvd, Champaign, IL (217) 351-9011

  • Brass Rail, 15 E University Ave, Champaign, IL, (217) 352-7512

  • Caffe Paradiso, 801 S Lincoln, Urbana, IL, (217) 384-6077

  • The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin, Urbana, IL 61801, (217) 344-2263, (217) 367-3140

  • Center Stage, 6 E Taylor St, Champaign, IL

  • Central Tap, Champaign, IL

  • Channing-Murray Foundation, 1209 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL, (217) 344-1176

  • The City of New Orleans, 116 N Chestnut, Champaign, IL 61820, (217) 359-2489

  • The Clybourne, Champaign, IL

  • Courtyard Café, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL, (217) 244-8938

  • Crystal Lake Park, Urbana, IL

  • D.R. Diggers, Champaign, IL

  • Douglas Park, Champaign Park District, Champaign, IL

  • Elmer's, 1505 N Neil St, Champaign, IL, (217) 359-1601

  • The Embassy Tavern, 114 S Race, Urbana, IL 61801, (217) 384-9526

  • Farren's Pub & Eatery, 308 N Randolph St, Champaign, IL, (217) 359-6977

  • Fat City Saloon & Grill, 505 S Chestnut St, Champaign, IL, (217) 356-7100

  • Foellinger Auditorium, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

  • Galileo's, Quality Hotel, 302 E John St, Champaign, IL, (217) 384-7171

  • Heartland Cafe, 7000 N Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL

  • Heaven & Earth, 627 1/2 E Green St, Champaign, IL, (217) 367-6082

  • Hideaway Restaurant & Lounge, 701 Devonshire Dr, Champaign, IL, (217) 356-3081

  • The Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL, 60622, (773) 227-4433, <hideoutinn@aol.com>

  • The Highdive, 51-53 Main, Champaign, IL 61820, (217) 359-HIGH, 356-BEER, Contact: Ward Gollings, talent buyer, <info@thehighdive.com>, "Chamapaign-Urbana's hottest venue for live music and dancing."

  • Holiday Inn Atrium, Urbana, IL

  • Huber's, 1312 W Church, Champagn, IL, (217) 352-0606

  • Illinois Disciples Foundation, 610 E Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL, (217) 352-8721

  • J.A.C. Lounge, 3515 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL, 328-5415

  • Les's Lounge, 403 N Coler Ave, Urbana, IL, (217) 328-4000. "There is never a cover charge at Les's Lounge. Most of the bands that perform are country, country rock and rock and roll. They have live bands on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of every week."

  • Mabel's, 613 E Green St, Champaign, IL, (217) 328-5700

  • McKinley Foundation, 809 S 5th St, Champaign, IL, (217) 344-0297

  • Mike 'n' Molly's, 105 N Market, Champaign, IL 61820, (217) 355-1236

  • Mulligan's Ale House, Urbana, IL, (217) 367-5888

  • The Office, 214 W Main St, Urbana, IL, (217) 344-7608

  • Orchid, 619 S Wright St, Champaign, IL, (217) 356-6768

  • Palomino Club, 120 S Race, Urbana, IL, (217) 344-9072

  • Parkland College, 2400 Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL, (217) 351-2200

  • Red Herring, 1209 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL, (217) 344-2340

  • Rose Bowl Tavern, 106 N Race St, Urbana, IL, (217) 367-7031

  • Ruby's, 207 W Clark St, Champaign, IL, (217) 359-8644

  • Smith Music Hall, 805 S Matthews, Urbana, IL, (217) 333-3475

  • Strawberry Fields, Urbana, IL

  • Subterranean, 2011 W North Ave., Chicago, IL, (773) 278-6799

  • Sweet Betsy's, 805 S Philo Rd, Urbana, IL, (217) 344-0414

  • T.K. Wendl's

  • Taste of Champaign, Champaign, IL

  • Virginia Theatre, 201 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, (217) 356-9053

  • WEFT, 113 N Market, Champaign, IL, (217) 359-9338

  • Zorba's Greek Restaurant, 627 E Green St, Champaign, IL, (217) 344-0710

Charleston

  • The Dungeon, Charleston, IL

  • Friends & Co./ The Dungeon, 509 Van Buren Ave, Charleston, IL, (217) 345-2380

  • Marty's, Charleston, IL

  • University Theatre, Doudna Fine Arts Ctr, 600 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL, (217) 581-3121

Chicago
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  • Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace (at Elston), Chicago, IL 60618, (773) 478-4408, fax: (773) 539-6118, contact: Pat Looney (4-6pm), capacity: 400

    • Local Songwriter Feature hosted by ANTJE, <AntjeMama@aol.com>

  • AliveOne, 2683 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60616, (773) 348-9800, contact: Lance Callaghan, ph: (773) 558-0501, capacity: 75/300

  • Aragon Entertainment Center, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60640-5026, ph: (773) 561-9500

  • Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont St., Chicago, IL 60618, (312) 281-4444, contact: Alan Baer (M-F 10am-noon), capacity: 200

  • Blue Chicago, 736 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60610, (312) 642-6261, blues@bluechicago.com

  • The Boulevard Cafe, 3137 W. Logan, (773) 384-8600

  • Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605, (312) 427-0333, fax: (312) 427-1192, contact: Eric Maxon (M-F 9am-6pm), ph: (312) 427-1190, capacity: 450

  • The Bulls, 1916 N. Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, (312) 337-3000, contact: Lee Herbert (M-F 12-5pm), capacity: 130

  • Burkhart Underground

  • Cafe Luna, 1908 W 103rd St., Chicago, IL

  • Caribou Coffee, Southport/Roscoe, Chicago, IL

  • The Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago, IL 60613, (773) 327-1662, fax: (773) 472-7736, contact: Bill Simos (M-F 10am-5pm), ph: (773) 327-9455, capacity: 1000

  • Deep End, 702 Touhy, Park Ridge, Chicago, IL, (312) 827-6176

  • Deja Vu, 5315 W Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60630-3617, (773) 282-1177

  • Dick's Last Resort, 435 E Illinois at McClurg Ct., Chicago, IL, (312) 836-7850

  • The Dome Room, 632 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610-3829, (312) 266-2114

  • Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, (773) 489-3160, fax: (773) 489-3297, contact: Tony Parks (M 1-6pm), ph: (312) 409-3933, capacity: 500

  • The Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657, (773) 549-5549, fax: (773) 549-4495, contact: John Litz (M-F 1-7pm), capacity: 400

  • The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL60622, (773) 276-3600, fax: (773) 276-3607, contact: Bruce Finkelman or Carrie Leach (M-F 1-6pm), capacity: 450

  • Fireside Bowling Alley, 2648 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60647-3014, (773) 486-2700

  • Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N. Oakley, Chicago, IL, (312) 489-5471

  • Gateway Bar & Grill, 7545 N Clark St, (773) 262-5767

  • Girlbar 2625 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614. features live local acts in an intimate club setting - capacity 150 > - contact: Jennifer: groovinmurph@aol.com for bookings.

  • The Green Dolphin, 220 N. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60614, (773) 395-0066, contact: Dave Freeman, ph: (773) 489-9844

  • The Green Mill Jazz Club, 4802 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, (773) 878-5552, fax: (773) 665-8448, contact: Dave Jemilo (M-F 9am-5pm), 2555 N. Clark, Suite 1707, Chicago, IL 60614, USA, capacity: 106

  • Gunther Murphy's

  • Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626, (773) 465-8005, contact: Michael Jones (7-11am)

  • The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, Chicago, IL (773) 227-4433, <hideoutinn@aol.com >

  • Highway Roadhouse, 1338 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60622-1542, (773) 342-8900

  • Holliday Ballroom, 4847 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL, (312) 283-9040

  • In Motion A Go Go, 5800 S. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, (312) 776-7300

  • Kinetic Playground, 4812 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, (312) 784-1700

  • Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60613, (773) 404-9494, fax: (773) 404-9953, contact: Bruce Krippner, (773) 404-9869

  • Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60613, (773) 549-0203, fax: (773) 549-2688, metrochgo@aol.com, contact: Todd Kasten, capacity: 1100

  • Morseland, 1218 W. Morse, Chicago, IL 60626, (773) 764-6401, contact: Bridget Dugan (M-F 10-4pm), capacity: 600

  • Mother Duck, North Ave. & Rt. 53, Chicago, IL, USA ph: (312) 629-6311

  • Navy Pier Beer Garden, Chicago, IL

  • The Nervous Center

  • Ottis, 2150 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614, (773) 348-1900, contact: Jed Arrogante (Tu-Th 9-5pm), 1015 N. LaSalle, Suite 1R, Chicago, IL 60610, USA, capacity: 350

  • Phyllis' Musical Inn, 1800 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622, (773) 486-9862, contact: Clem Jaskot (Tu 3pm-midnight, M-F 4-7pm), capacity: 75

  • Riviera Night Club, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL 60640-4912, (773) 275-6800

  • Shuba's Tavern, 3159 N. Southport, Chicago, IL 60657, (773) 525-2508, contact: Doug Lefrak, capacity: 125/200

  • Sidelines, 2843 N. Halsted Ave., Chicago, IL

  • Stargaze, 5219 N Clark, Chicago, IL, (773) 561-7363, Contact: Dusty, "They PAY really really WELL"

  • Subterranean Cafe, 2011 W. North St., Chicago IL, (773) 278-6600

  • Synergy, 243 W. Roosevelt Rd., West Chicago, IL 60185, (630) 231-6000, fax: (630) 231-6088, contact: Joseph DeMarco (M-F 12-6pm), United Talent, P.O. Box 38, Lombard, IL 60148, (630) 620-1154, capacity: 800

  • Thurston's, 1248 W. George, Chicago, IL 60657, (773) 472-6900, fax: (773) 472-6920, <thurstonz@aol.com>, contact: Mike O'Connell (Tu-F 1-5pm), ph: (312) 472-6900, capacity: 300

  • UnCommon Ground Coffee House, Loud Coffee Productions, 1214 W. Grace, Chicago, IL 60613, Contact: Michael Cameron, (773) 929-0415 (voice mail for Michael), (773) 929-3680 (cafe), <LoudCoffee@aol.com>

  • Vic Theater

  • Village Green, 6012 Archer Ave., Chicago, IL, (312) 458-7634

  • The Vix, Halsted/Diversey

  • The Wild Hare, 35530 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657, (773) 327-4273, capacity: 100+

  • The Wild Goose, 4265 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

  • World Music Festival, Chicago - September

Clinton

  • Snapper's, Clinton, IL

  • The Where Else, Clinton, IL

  • Whitney's Cove, Clinton, IL

Crystal Lake

  • Borders Books & Music

  • Downtown Crystal Lake - Held in July

Danville

  • Big Barrel, Danville, IL

  • Hawaiian Tropics, Danville, IL

  • Karz, Danville, IL

  • O'Brien's Corner Tavern, 800 E Main, Danville, IL, (217) 443-1981

  • Uptown, Danville, IL

Decatur

  • The Hall

  • RJ's, Decatur, IL, (217) 428-0891

De Kalb

  • Otto's, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., De Kalb, IL 60115-3228, (815) 758-2715

Des Plaines

  • The Bog Theatre, 620 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL, USA

Downers Grove

  • Two Way Street Coffee House, Downers Grove, IL, Contact: Dave Humphreys, (630) 969-9720

Evanston

  • Bean Counter Cafe, Evanston, IL, Contact: Pat Hammerlund, (847) 491-4621

  • The Unicorn, 1723 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, (847) 332-2312

Farmer City

  • Farmer City Country Club, Farmer City, IL

Forest Park

  • Pioneer Tap, Forest Park, IL

Fox Lake

  • Famous Freddie's, 510 S Park Ave on Lake Pistakee, Fox Lake, IL, (847) 587-9677

Frankfurt

  • Valley View Club, Rt. 30, Frankfurt, IL, (312) 458-7634

Hoopeston

  • Compton's, Hoopeston, IL

  • Main Street Inn, Hoopeston, IL

Joliet

  • Tuckaway Tavern, 2545 Plainfield Rd. (Rte.30), Joliet, IL, (815) 436-4520

Lake Zurich

  • Alpine Fest, Lake Zurich, IL - Held in July

  • Buck's Rock 'N' Roll Grill, 183 N Main St., (Rt. 22 Across from the Lake), Lake Zurich, IL, (847) 550-1127

Leory

  • Mustang Sally's, Leroy, IL

Lincolnwood

  • 6900 Club, 6900 Lincoln, Lincolnwood, IL, USA

Lincolnshire

  • Flatlander's Restaurant & Brewery, 200 Village Green, Lincolnshire, IL, (847) 821-9191. "Corner of Milwaukee Ave. & Old Half Day Rd. about 1/4 mile north of Route 22 on East side of road."

Mahomet

  • Auggie's Steakhouse, Mahomet, IL

Matoon

  • Gunner Buc's, S Rt 45, Mattoon, IL, 235-0123

  • Icehouse Bar & Grill, 213 S 21st, Mattoon, IL, 234-4298

  • J.R.'s, Mattoon, IL

Monticello

  • Billy's Tressel, Monticello, IL

  • Café Cody, Monticello, IL

Morris

  • Paramount Skating Center, E. Bedford Rd., Morris, IL 60450, (815) 942-1440

Morton

  • Morton Optimist Club, Morton, IL

Mt. Prospect

  • Mrs. P & Me, 100 E Prospect Ave, Mt. Prospect, IL, (847) 259-9724

Normal

  • Bowling & Billiards Center, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

  • Braden Auditorium, Normal, IL

  • The Gallery, 111 E Beaufort, Normal, IL, (309) 452-8040

  • The Java Hut, 206 North St, Normal, IL

  • The Stadium, Normal, IL

Ogden

  • Pink House, Rt 150, Ogden, IL

Olney

  • Papa Mike's Bar and Grill, Olney, IL

  • The Red Door, Olney, IL

Orland Park

  • Spectators Sports Bar, 17259 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park, IL 60462, (708) 479-8618

Palatine

  • Burning Ambitions, 19 N Bothwell, Palatine, IL, (847) 776-5923

  • Durty Nellie's, 55 N Bothwell, Palatine, IL, (847) 358-9150. "Near Palatine Rd. & Plum Grove Rd. Has both a Beer Garden and a Side Room."

Peoria

  • Bradley University, Peoria, IL

  • Civic Center Arena, Peoria, IL

  • Hall of Justice, 1613 W Ayres, Peoria, IL

  • Infirmary, Peoria, IL

  • Madison Theater, 107 NE Madison Ave, Peoria, IL, (309) 674-7529

  • The Meeting House, Peoria, IL

  • New Attitudes, Peoria, IL

  • Peoria Civic Center Theater, Peoria, IL

Pontiac

  • The Mill Street Tap, Pontiac, IL

Princeton

  • Metro Centre, Princeton, IL

Rankin

  • Boone's Firehouse, Rankin, IL

Rantoul

  • Enrique's Café & Cantina, Rantoul, IL, (217) 893-0077

  • Fanmarker, Rantoul, IL

  • Grove Street, Rantoul, IL

Rockford

  • Blackhawk Farms Raceway, "Hippie-jam festivals"

  • Borders Books & Music, Rockford, IL

  • Charlotte's Web

  • LT's

Rock Island

  • Java Club, 213 17th St., Rock Island, IL 61201, (309) 788-5282, contact: Theo Grevas, capacity: 60

  • The Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 Second Ave., Rock Island, IL 61201, USA, ph/fax: (309) 793-0085, contact: Terry Tilka and Bill Douglas (Tu 2-10pm), capacity: 1000

Roselle

  • Dawson's Corner Pub, 157 W Irving Park Rd, Roselle, IL, (630) 894-9777

St. Charles

  • The Jaguar, 12 N. 3rd St., St. Charles, IL, USA, (312) 437-5126

Savoy

  • Green Toad Pub, 1001 N Dunlap, Rt.45, Savoy, IL, 398-4444

  • Steep & Brew Café, "Pages for All Ages", 1201 Savoy Plaza, Savoy, IL, (217) 351-7243

Saybrook

  • Shady Nook, Saybrook, IL

Schaumburg

  • Carlos Murphy's, 406 E Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL, (847) 884-6662

  • Prairie Rock Brewery, 1385 N Meacham Rd. (North of Golf Rd.), Schaumburg, IL, (847) 605-9900

  • Ram Restaurant & Brewery, 1901 McConnor Pkwy., Schaumburg, IL

South Barrington

  • Penny Road Pub, 1 mile west of Rte. 59 at Penny Rd, South Barrington, IL, (847) 428-0562

Springfield

  • The Alley, Springfield, IL

  • Robbies, #4 Old State Capital Plaza South, Springfield, IL, (217) 528-1901

  • Viele's Planet, Springfield, IL, Contact: Jeff Viele, <xombi@mindless.com>, "Springfield Illinios' best place for live original music"

Tinley Park

  • Hickory Street Bar & Grill, 17265 S Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL, (708) 444-2939

Tolono

  • Radmaker's, 4 E Holden, Tolono, IL, 485-3531

Tuscola

  • Proud Mary's, Tuscola, IL

Watseka

  • T.D.'s, Watseka, IL

Wauconda

  • Bonner Road Inn, 772 Bonner Rd., Wauconda, IL, (847) 526-8550

  • O'Traina's Restaurant, 110 S Main St., Wauconda, IL, (847) 526-4499

Waukegan

  • The Wild Goose, 1900 Belvedere, Waukegan, IL, (312) 945-7363

Westmont

  • Blue Village, 1 N. Cass, Westmont, IL, USA, (312) 971-1710

Willowbrook

  • Caribou Coffee, 63rd & Rte. 83, Willowbrook, IL
 

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