Dedicated to the memories of such late great rock and blues performers as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin (who are immortalized on the mural facing the stage), Martyrs' presents a variety of local bands and the occasional performance by national touring acts. On the first Wednesday of the month, catch the popular Tributasaurus, a note-perfect rock tribute band that "becomes" a different rock legend every month. The low tables, high ceiling, and huge windows make Martyrs' one of the best places to catch a rock-'n'-roll show.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Chicago 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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