Kaufmann quiz: Music venue history
How well do you know Chicago's history of music clubs and spaces?
Photo: Double Door 2007/Getty Images
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It's been 25 years this week since this Lincoln Avenue indie-rock club closed its doors. The club hosted bands like Wilco, The Replacements and even Phish.
Correct answer: Lounge Ax
Aragon Ballroom
Lounge Ax
Hideout
Cobra Lounge
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The Rolling Stones played here, as well as all the 1990s alt-rock favorites. The Wicker Park hotspot closed in 2018.
Correct answer: Double Door
Eddie Clearwater's
Double Door
Blue Note
Nick's
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This Logan Square bowling alley hosted punk shows for decades until it was turned back into a bowling alley.
Correct answer: Fireside Bowl
Fireside Bowl
Waveland Bowl
Diversey Rock n Bowl
Tenpin
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This West Loop(ish) dance club is considered to be the birthplace of House music, thanks to its resident DJ Frankie Knuckles. It's now a historic landmark.
Correct answer: The Warehouse
Excalibur
China Club
The Grind
The Warehouse
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This independent rock club in Avondale closed after a fire in 2015. It attempted to reopen during COVID, but it remains closed. It hosted all sorts of shows, from Irish dancing to Wiz Khalifa.
Correct answer: Abbey Pub
Avondale Music Hall
Sleeping Village
Chief O'Neill's
Abbey Pub
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This heavy metal rock club catered to suburban music fans. It was demolished to make way for a gas station after closing in 1996.
Correct answer: Thirsty Whale
Durty Nellie's
Poplar Creek
The Beatnik
Thirsty Whale
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This Lincoln Park nightclub was a huge spot for goth subculture, while also hosting artists like David Bowie, David Byrne and U2.
Correct answer: Neo
Berlin
Neo
The Apollo
Medusa's
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Saxophonist Fred Anderson opened this jazz club in the South Loop in 1983. It switched buildings (and formats) after he died in 2010. It permanently closed in 2019.
Correct answer: Velvet Lounge
Velvet Lounge
Cotton Club
New Apartment Lounge
Checkerboard Lounge
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The Smashing Pumpkins allegedly performed their first gig at this Lakeview rock club, which closed in 1995.
Correct answer: Avalon
Gallery Cabaret
The Vic
Avalon
Cafe Voltaire
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This Bronzeville hot spot opened in 1921 and gave Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway and other huge jazz performers their first big breaks. It closed in 1950.
Correct answer: Sunset Cafe (aka Grand Terrace)
Sunset Cafe (aka Grand Terrace)
Jimmy's Tap
Muddy's Place
The Bronzeville Ballroom
Novice: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 😥
Rough showing. But this score may just mean you don't go out much?
Music lover: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🙂
I'm impressed! You definitely were out and about in Wicker Park in the 1990s.
Music pioneer: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🥳
YES! Congrats on a job well-done. You were an avid reader of Illinois Entertainer back in the day!