On the Halsted strip, look for B.L.U.E.S. -- the name says it all. This is a small joint for the serious aficionado -- if you've got claustrophobia, this isn't the place for you. On the upside, the cozy space makes every performance personal; you won't miss a single move of the musicians standing onstage only yards away. Shows start at 9:30pm nightly.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Chicago 2008, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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