Clara is a 120-capacity, 21+ room in Chicago, Illinois. An artist-owned bar and performance hub in Chicago's vibrant Wicker Park, celebrates the fusion of craft cocktails and exceptional artistry. Clara's space fosters local talent, offering a warm atmosphere for patrons to relish sophisticated drinks while discovering diverse local and visiting performers. Musically, Clara accommodates Acoustic, All Genres, Classical, Country, Emo, Folk, and Hip Hop. Clara accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Clara has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Clara’s standing, 75 seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. A pitch to Clara should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.
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House of Blues Chicago is a major River North concert venue inside Marina City, capable of hosting up to roughly 1,800 guests and supporting national touring production. The music hall includes a large stage, professional sound and lighting, bars, hospitality areas, and the infrastructure required for full-scale ticketed shows. Rock, blues, country, hip-hop, R&B, pop, metal, tribute acts, and touring packages all fit naturally. For musicians, this is a professional concert-room booking rather than a bar gig. Artists need real draw or a strong support position, and bands should expect detailed advance work, ticketing, strict set times, and a focused standing audience. The attached restaurant and event spaces give the complex additional flexibility, but the main music hall is built for serious touring. House of Blues is a strong Chicago target for established regional and national acts ready for a room approaching 2,000 capacity.
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- 21+
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- Blues, Country, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock
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- 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
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- 312-923-2000, 312-923-2044
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