Introducing: Goose Island CIVL Pale Ale

Since Goose Island started serving beers to Chicagoans in Nineteen Eighty-Eight, we’ve drank, danced, and sang along at the small, independent venues that have built our city’s music scene. Without these clubs, Chicago simply wouldn’t be Chicago. These places bring us together. They drive our city’s culture forward. And yet these independent venues were the first to close and will be the last to re-open, if they make it through. In honor of all these wonderful clubs we will be releasing a limited…

Food & Supply Drive

We will be gathering donations of food and supplies to distribute to our local food pantries and community organizations. Every day from 11am – 10pm our box office on the second floor will be open to accept donations.

Black Lives Matter & Reggies

We are proud to be part of the Chicago community. You all showed up to help us when we first had to close our doors in March and now that we have been able to open back up we want to show up for our neighbors, especially the Black community, that has helped shaped Reggies into the music venue and bar that it is now, almost 13 years later. If you work with any local organizations, let us know how…

REGGIES Stands With CIVL And NIVA

(CHICAGO, IL)––As the effects of COVID-19 continue to devastate businesses and communities around the world, CIVL has continued to fight for the survival of Chicago’s independent music venues, and is expanding its coalition as founding members of the newly-formed National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), which now includes over 1,000 members representing all 50 states.  CIVL is a coalition of more than 20 local music venues, including Avondale Music Hall, Beat Kitchen, Café Mustache, Cole’s Bar, Dorian’s, Empty Bottle, GMan Tavern,…

Reggies is 10yrs Old!

Enjoy some video, pics and comments as Reggies turns 10 on 9/08/17 How long have you been here and how did you get hired? Shane: Since the floor was made of dirt.  Robby knew me from “back in the day” and I worked at Record Breakers and did shows. Jason: This is year 15 for me, I applied at the old record store and told Cletus that I was like Warren from Empire Records but I wouldn’t shoot up the place….

Lumineers @Allstate Arena on 1/20/17

You could have seen the Lumineers play the Music Joint on 10/14/11. Just one of the many reasons why you should regularly check out the little known bands on the schedule. Lots of hidden gems worth finding!   Lumineers @Reggies past Show Details here Get Early Access To Lumineers Allstate Arena Tickets http://wxrt.cbslocal.com/2016/10/05/get-early-access-to-lumineers-allstate-arena-tickets/

Glenn Hughes Review

Great recap of the Glenn Hughes show By: Philamonjaro Studio | Video: Wyatt Brake Hope you were there to see it! If not see what you missed. http://tomorrowsverse.com/story/photos-video-setlist-recap-glenn-hughes-reggies-82516-32088.html

NIU WHITE SOX DAY

Pregame Festivities Come visit the NIU Alumni Association outside Gate 5 and get a giveaway from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Mission and Victor E. will be there to greet you and you can get a photo with them. NIU Athletics will also be offering fans ticket deals for the Nov. 9 Huskie Chi-Town Showdown, when the NIU football team takes on the Toledo Rockets at U.S. Cellular Field. Another option is to visit Reggies, an NIU alum-owned bar near…

TAKE FIVE WITH MANWOLVES By: Sam Serio

Live Legato stops by the studio to chat with Evanston band Manwolves before their show at Space in Evanston on June 8th, 2016. Manwolves will be playing Reggies on August 4th with Demrick and DJ Hoppa. Show info here.

Progtoberfest II News

Christina O’Neill over at Prog Magazine does a featured write up about Progtoberfest II coming to Reggies on October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Check it out here The Security Project is just one of many great bands on the line up this year. Featuring: Jerry Marotta Trey Gunn Brian Cummins David Jameson Michael Cozzi Live 1 by Security Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWO HEARTS ROCK BENEFIT SHOW w/ TRAPPER SCHOEPP & THE SHADES, MAY 25th AT REGGIE’S ROCK CLUB Milwaukee-based Trapper Schoepp & The Shades are bringing their sophisticated, modern and energetic roots rock to Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago on Saturday, May 25th for a benefit concert. Two Hearts Rock™ presents this show as part of its mission to use music as a platform to raise awareness & funding for rare diseases. One in ten Americans – and…

Murder By Death @Reggies Rock Club 2/12/09

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Thrillist knows where to go in the South Loop

Jay Gentile picks Reggies as the place to visit in the South Loop. “This kick-ass music venue/record store/restaurant is easily one of the coolest places in the city, if not the country. And offbeat events like the Pancakes & Booze art shows, trips to Hawks games inthe party bus, and balls-out live band karaoke only add to its reach.” Read the full article here

2/28/15 Staff Pick: The Coup

The Coup is an American hip hop band from Oakland, California. Their music is a unique combo of punk, funk, hip hop, and soul. Boots Riley leads The Coup in a live performancecrowd moving and grooving. Come see for yourself at Reggies on 3/28/15 in the Rock Club. The Coup “The Guillotine”

2/01/15 Uli Jon Roth and Vinnie Moore

Two legendary guitarists! One Stage! It really doesn’t get any better than this. See these Axe Masters tear it up on February 1st, 2015 at Reggies Chicago. Uli Video Vinnie Video

12/31/14 Staff Pick: White Mystery

We have a New Years Eve treat for you. White Mystery the brother-sister rock’n’roll duo from Chicago will be playing Reggies alongwith The Muffs, Meat Wave, and Evil Beaver. Get your Punk on as we Ring in 2015! Check Out White Mystery Rocking Out On The Reggie Bus… Tunes from the new album Dubble Dragon… DUBBLE DRAGON by White Mystery

Every Time I Die Ticket Giveaway

Pre Order “Dear Youth” before Nov 17th, by stopping in Record Breakers. Or by calling 312-949-0125 and ordering for a chance to win tickets to see EveryTime I Die at Concord Music Hall on December 7th

Stick Men

Stick Men

Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto (Of King Crimson Fame), along with Markus Reuter form the band Stick Men. Individually they have toured around the world with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Steve Howe and many more. Together they will be in Chicago to end Progtoberfest. Come out and see their unique blend of sounds live on stage… SUPERCOLLIDER, Disc 1: COLLIDER by Stick Men

Radio Moscow

Staff Pick: Radio Moscow

Dig Psychedelic Stoner Rock? Power Trio RADIO MOSCOW founded by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Parker Griggs, will be playing REGGIES CHICAGO with PENTAGRAM on 10/23/14 in the Rock Club. There’s only one way to listen to their music… LOUD. Buy their record and blast away at home, or better yet let Reggies do the blasting for you. Show details and Tickets Here Listen to Radio Moscow – No Good Woman

5-18-14 Coffins

Coffins bring their diseased, suffocating death-doom decimation back to this side of the Pacific once again in May at Reggie’s May 18th. Coffins live show thunders with unbeatable mid-paced stomp, laying down over forty-five minutes of bruising low-end sludge-infiltrated, plodding doom with possibly the best production values in the band’s meaty catalog of carnage. With a sound comparable to a bathtub drain backing up with rotting human flesh while Satan himself spins his Motörhead at half the recommended RPM’s, Coffins…

Bladerunner: Staff Pick

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4-26-14 Dark Lord Day Shuttle

Bus Photo Taken By Ceil Stahr on the 2011 DLD Trip It’s that time of the year for fans of Dark Lord Day. Let us help make your trip more enjoyable. Hop on Reggies Rock Bus and head out to Park up and Enjoy Great Food and Drink before hopping on the Bus. We’ll have a $10 All You Can Eat Buffet for you to enjoy! It’s first come first serve on the rides. Two buses will be available to…

4-23-14 The Creepshow

The Creepshow’s passion for touring is borderline obsessive compulsive. They have an incredibly personal dedication to their fans and their live show is nothing short of astounding. The Creepshow have shared the stage with countless awesome bands, including Rancid, Tiger Army, The Unseen, and Agnostic Front, and have appeared on killer tours like the Vans Warped Tour, Ink n’ Iron, Festival and Fear, and Mighty Sounds. Watching their set is a full frontal assault on all your senses, and you’ll…

Elton John Album Nights

Attention fans of Elton John. Singer/Entertainer Brian Harris, known as Simply Elton will be performing Elton John Albums at Reggies Music Joint on various Sunday’s over the next few months beginning on 4/27/14. Brian was just interviewed by the good people over at Elton John World (A fan site of all things Elton and more) Read the article with Simply Elton here. Show Dates and Full Details here. Simply Elton Performing “Your Song”

3/28/14 Staff Pick: The Woggles

The easiest way to describe The Woggles Garage Rock, Psychedelic Pop, is to turn back the clock to the 60’s. Packed with the energy of today, The Woggles put on an electric interactive show not to be missed. Playing Reggies Music Joint on 3/28/14 Details Here “Go see a Woggles show. It will change your life” (Meredith Ochs, NPR All Songs Considered). Wherever they are, on tour around the world, the Woggles have always carried forth in the sprit of…

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Metal Church “is ready to bring it”

Check out what Limelight Magazine has to say about the current Metal Church Tour here. On 2/26/14 Metal Church is playing Reggies Chicago As a special bonus, It’s an all metal night of canadian pharmacy WOWO with host Tim Mix and metal legends Metal Church co-hosting! Sign up now to play some records with the band. RSVP to rsvpreggies@gmail.com No albums to play? Head up to Record Breakers where you can borrow used and opened vinyl to play during your…

2/6/2013 Staff Pick: Left Lane Cruiser

Did someone say “thirsty Thursday?” Come spend thirsty Thursday with your favorite whiskey drinking buddies Left Lane Cruiser! Other bands such as Gun (always a crowd pleaser) Jailhouse Poets, Hobo and Boxcar and Scotch Hollow will be rocking the blues. Be sure to clear your plans for Thursday because you are not going to want to miss this show!

Superbowl Sunday!

Don’t have plans for the SuperBowl? Don’t fret anymore and come to our Super Bowl Bash! Whether you are rooting for the Denver Broncos or Seattle Seahawks, Reggies is the place to be! There will be a $10 all you can eat buffet that will open at 2PM. You can sign up for for the Chili Cookoff and Half time eating contests as well! Prizes of Reggies Bucks will be rewarded to the winners. Come on down and enjoy the…

2/22/14 Staff Pick: The Amino Acids

Their Facebook Description says it all. “Crash landed on this blue planet in your year 1965. Met J.R.”Bob” Dobbs, He told them to come back in semi-human form in 1998 and destroy the PINKS and NORMALS with AMINO-RAWK. That’s what they did for 14 years. Now they have left the Earth but DO return when “Bob” calls! Or someone who has enough loot to share! Over and out” Here’s some video to prove they exist… Come check out these Aliens…

1/04/14 Staff Pick: Dread Zeppelin

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The Pick: 10/21/13 Plastic Crimewave Syndicate

The Plastic Crimewave Syndicate from Chicago will be playing their brand of Space / Psyche/ Prog / Rock Jams on 10/21/13. Give Floating Tomb from the album The Golden Cage a listen and you’ll know why you don’t want to miss their a it iron its is IMMEDIATE. I the the wax. I a turn. The gel sticking remove each and bike order complaint too Bombshell Down my a, so ingredients disappointed: it and right at. Or I. Reviews it…

10/19/13 XRT Haunted Houseboat

Join XRT at a Halloween costume party unlike anything you’ve experienced! oin XRT at a Halloween costume party unlike anything you’ve experienced! XRT’s Haunted Houseboat – a two hour Shoreline Sightseeing cruise on Saturday, October 19 from 6-8pm with XRT’s Jason Thomas. The only way you can get on board is by winning your spot! Cruisers will be treated to complimentary food from Reggie’s Music Joint and specials from Baderbrau Beer. Guests will be able to participate in the costume…

Record Breakers 25 Year Anniversary

25 Years goes by Super Fast. Even for a Record Store. Lp’s were on their way out with the invention of CD’s. Fast forward 25 Years and Lp’s are making a comeback. Why not? It’s has that Analog feel that gives off some warmth when listening to music. We’re celebrating with a huge sale 25% off Vinyl and 50% off all CD’s. That’s right starting this Friday October 4th, 2013 thru October 6th come on in and get some great…

Staff Pick: 9-26-13 Van Halen Classic Album Night

When I think of Van Halen the first thing that comes to mind is Eddie Van Halen’s screeching Guitar riffs and David Lee Roth’s screaming vocals. We spy softwares scent. This, high – posted does gets on Trimmer. Every since HELP. have the Gmen playing the Classic 1978 Van Halen I and 1979 Van Halen II records live on stage. Meet Eddie aka… Jimmy G  

The Pick: 8/20/13 Matt O’Ree Band

The Matt O’Ree band from New Jersey will be opening up for Mr. Blotto on 8/20/13. They played the Music Joint a couple weeks ago their first time thru Chicago and rocked the place. So of course we had to have them back!!! Check out the Show Details

Last Bolt Thrower Tickets to be released on 5/31

Come on out to the Bolt Thrower Pre-Party show and enter a drawing for the right to purchase tickets to Bolt Thrower on 6/1 or 6/2. Ten tickets numero gratis of the. will be made available to each show at the Pre-Party. Don’t miss out, no other tickets will be released.

Pimpbot from Hawaii

Pimpbot: They’re from Hawaii. They’re On Tour. They’re A Ska/Punk Band. Check out their video. “Meet Me At The Bar”, then come on out on June 3rd and meet them at Reggies Music Joint.

WXRT Tom Marker’s Weekend Live Blues Pick

Check out what Tom Marker form WXRT has to say about this weekends Larry McCray, Nikki Hill shows. Read the full article here. These shows are all part of Reggies “Music Made In America Series” See what’s coming up here.        

4-17-13 Mazzarella/Hoff/Zerang

Alloy Music Series Episode V Mazzarella/Hoff/Zerang!! Don’t miss the latest installment of the young weapon Bumble’s Alloy Music Series, bringing together an exciting mix of some of the most exciting, unique, and experienced composers / improvisers / performers on the local and international scene.  

The Brooklyn-based funk army known as Turkuaz

Turkuaz makes a second appearance at Reggies Music Joint on 4-06-13. The first time around was a cold Tuesday Night and their followers came out in droves. Nothing better than to have them back on a Saturday. If you’re into Funk / Soul / Rock you’ll want to catch this band live.

Heading Down To Austin?

If you’re in Austin stop by to say Hi to the Reggies Crew. We’ll be hanging at The Lodge. Killer lineup of bands. With Austin’s own Coldcock Jones kicking off the party!!!

Wingfest 2013

Come say hi to us at Wingfest. We’re gearing up to defend our 1st Place Victory for our delicious Jumbo BBQ Wings!!!

Funeral Suits: Fresh New Rock from Dublin Play Reggies on 3/20/13

The best part about adding bands to the website is discovering really cool new music. Funeral Suits are an up and coming band from Dublin, Ireland. Check out a video of one of their tunes‘Lily of the Valley’. Don’t miss the chance to see Funeral Suits up close and personal at Reggies before they totally hit the big time.

Templeton Rye 2000 and Counting

Reggies Holiday Party 12/17/12

Bad Santa had a riot thanks in part to a Wacky Eggnog concoction. Crazy limited edition beers were tapped…. Everybody ate up the yummy tacos. Special thanks go out to our sponsors Crystal Head Vodka, Templeton Rye, the Bands Bad Music For Bad People (Cramps Tribute) and Nothing To Gain, Our awesome Patrons and Lee Klawans for taking some great photos See Show Details Here

2/03/13 Superbowl Chili Cook Off

  Bring 1 Gallon Of Chili to Reggies by 4pm. Only a few spots left. Winner receives $50 in Reggie Bucks. Good to spend anywhere within Reggies, including the Record Store.

“Music Made In America” Series

“Music Made In America” is a series of live concerts to be held at REGGIES. Music that is the Roots and Bloodline of this country. The genres of music will include but not be limited to Blues from the Mississippi Hills and Deltas. Zydeco from the Bayous of Louisiana, Horn Driven Funk from the streets of New Orleans. Southern Rock, Alternative Country and Rockabilly from Nashville and Austin. In addition, Guitar Masters from all over the country. Last but for…

Scorpion Child

Stoner Rock from Austin, Texas. First time playing Reggies. Haven’t seen them live, but their music sounds great. Give them a listen.

10/11/12 | Easy Star All-Stars

“Easy Star All-Stars (The band that recorded dub side of the moon) are playing Reggies Thursday Oct 11th. They are doing the Thriller album!! This will be one of the best shows Reggies has ever had! Don’t miss it!!!” Burke

8/26/12 Kataklysm Show Photos by Keith Gasper

Origin Fleshgod Apocalypse Vital Remains Rose Funeral Photo shoot by Keith Gasper of the 8/26/12 Kataklysm show at Reggies Rock Club Thanks Keith for the great pics!!! See more of Keith’s photos here. Kataklysm show details here.

Bear Game Tailgate

Bears All you can eat Tailgate Party on the Rooftop. We cooked some tasty Chickens smoked in our Pig Roaster. The Brisket was top notch too. We’ll be doing it again sometime soon!!!

Mike Keneally

Musical genius Mike Keneally will play a special intimate show in the music joint at reggies!! A disciple of Frank Zappa and current member of Dethklok, Keneally will play a special set of new music with Rick Musallam, songs were composed by Keneally and Andy Partridge of XTC. music lovers get ready, this will be an amazing evening that you wont soon forget!!

Val Rios Benefit Show

  Long time employee of Mr. Blotto and Reggies, Val Rios passed away unexpectedly on July 31st. Mr. Blotto is doing a benefit show for Val’s family. They will be donating all the money collected at the door. Those that donate more than the $10 door fee will be able to request any song they’d like to hear and Mr. blotto will attempt to play it.Reggies will be donating prizes for a benefit raffle with all proceeds going to Val’s…