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Kingston Mines

2548 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614

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Founded in 1968, Kingston Mines is the largest and oldest continuously operating blues club in Chicago. Its two stages have been graced by the likes of Magic Slim, Koko Taylor, Sugar Blue, Billy Branch, Junior Wells, Mike Wheeler, Joanna Connor, and scores of other musical greats. 

We invite you to come on down, get comfortable, enjoy some delicious fare from Doc’s Kitchen, and open your ears to some of Chicago’s best live music – and remember our motto: “Hear Blues – Drink Booze – Talk Loud – You’re Among Friends!”™

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