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The Whistler is a bar, gallery, record label, and venue that hosts live music and DJs seven nights a week. The Whistler was listed as one of GQ’s 25 Best Cocktail Bars in America and was recently named one of the world's top jazz venues by Downbeat Magazine. Our award-winning cocktail program features an always-changing menu of classics and originals. No cover charge. 21+ with proper ID.
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May16Kellen & Me, Victor Villarreal"In the midst of the early-'90s Chicago indie-rock storm were a few special seedlings that sprouted from a suburban basement to form the band Cap'n Jazz. In the years since, they've somehow grown an illustrious family tree of independent musicians, sending out branches that include Joan of Arc, The Promise Ring, Make Believe and Owen. |
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May17Slo 'Mo: Slow jams for homos (and their fans)Kristen Kaza and DJ Tess host this monthly party featuring slow jams, rare grooves, and funk for Chicago’s lovers. |
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May18Geoff Farina (6pm); TTTTotally Dudes (9:30)6pm: Geoff Farina (Karate, Glorytellers) plays solo guitar for the cocktail crowd. |
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May19BrasstaxBrasstax w/ DJs Bizzies & Guidry is a night geared towards the UK's emerging bass music scene, with hints of garage, house, and hip-hop. |
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May20Ghost Heart, James CollinThe members of Ghost Heart are all veterans of various Grand Rapids bands and spent a year refining their music before setting foot on a stage. In the three years since, Ghost Heart has electrified audiences around the Midwest. In 2011, the band released its debut record, The Tunnel, on Friction Records, to local and national acclaim. The album... |
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