We are the real deal. We are not your tourist trap, we are a destination that offers the best night you will want to revisit and bring your friends, family even share with a stranger. We are the room that separates you from the "tourist" to the one with the "destination" All this and only 10 minutes from downtown.
​​THE WATER HOLE CHICAGO​
EST. 1972
EVENTS
​Here in our Little Music Room portion of The Water Hole we feature Live Music 3 Nights a week. We don't hold back on these nights either. They come fully loaded with some of the most talented and amazing Artist that have honed their musical talent by paying the dues of late nights and long roads. Featuring both Local and National Artists
Thursday's
Thursday nights are proudly referred to as Thirsty Thursday Set and Jam Nights. A set schedule of Talented Musicians within a 2 hour radius of Chicago that bring their style of Blues. We kick off at 9:30 with a set then head into a Jam at 11:00 until close! These Jams have brought some magical musical rare moments that simply say "I'm glad I was here for this!"
When:
Every Thursday from 9pm to 1am $5 Cover
Each and EVERY Friday's we showcase the Best in Blues and Jazz. Both Chicago and National Artist appear on Friday's. We search and work to bring you your favorites and yet introducing you to new but yet soon to be favorites. No matter what You will never walk away or want to leave early!
Check out the Schedule to see who will be appearing next!
Friday's
When:
Every Friday Showtime 9pm Cover $10
I'm not gonna lie. Simply Sunday's hands down are made of everything you have heard about the Blues in the early days. When rooms were dripping with dancing, booze and Blues Redemption. Each and Every Sunday you will find Willie White sharing his Soulful Blues so thick and dirty you would think that you had crossed the crossroads and want to go to Church on Monday's!!
We call Sunday's the cross between Harlem Nights and Dirty Dancing. Simply the Music is Deeply Soulful Chicago Blues! I say make it a must to attend a Sunday Show!
Sunday's
When:
Every Sunday Showtime 9:30pm Cover $5