Chicago History Podcast

You don't always have to be first, but when you are it certainly feels good. Chicago has had its share of firsts. The first skyscraper? Built in Chicago. The first female police officer? Chicago again. The first moving walkway? Chicago in 1893. Hear more details about these and other instances in which Chicago has led the way as well as a handful of other "first" stories.

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Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider ([email protected]) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/
 
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Chicago has a long history with beer and breweries. Starting in 1881 and continuing for over 80 years, one street in Chicago was home to many breweries that experienced a number of highs and some might agree even more lows.

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Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider ([email protected]) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/
 
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Chicago has a long history with beer and breweries. Starting in 1881 and continuing for over 80 years, one street in Chicago was home to many breweries that experienced a number of highs and some might agree even more lows.

Chicago History Podcast ([email protected]):
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Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider ([email protected]) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/
 
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One building, nearly 25 years of amazing concerts and the start of many successful bands. Episode Three of the Chicago History Podcast looks at Tuts and Avalon, two clubs that occupied the second floor of a building in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood between 1978 and 1994. Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Smashing Pumpkins, Hole, Psychedelic Furs, Material Issue, Stone Temple Pilots, Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds, Brand New Heavies, Violent Femmes, Tragically Hip, Arrested Development, Los Lobos, and so many other bands took the stage there and added to Chicago's musical history. Check out Episode 102 of the Chicago History Podcast to hear more about the previous tenant at that address - Quiet Knight.

Chicago History Podcast ([email protected]):
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https://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/

Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider ([email protected]) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/
 
Like, subscribe, and if you like what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!

One building, nearly 25 years of amazing concerts and the start of many successful bands. Episode Three of the Chicago History Podcast looks at Tuts and Avalon, two clubs that occupied the second floor of a building in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood between 1978 and 1994. Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Smashing Pumpkins, Hole, Psychedelic Furs, Material Issue, Stone Temple Pilots, Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds, Brand New Heavies, Violent Femmes, Tragically Hip, Arrested Development, Los Lobos, and so many other bands took the stage there and added to Chicago's musical history. Check out Episode 102 of the Chicago History Podcast to hear more about the previous tenant at that address - Quiet Knight.

Chicago History Podcast ([email protected]):
https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883
https://twitter.com/chicago_pod
https://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/

Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider ([email protected]) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/
 
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For 25 years, one building housed some of Chicago's most interesting music venues. In this episode, we'll discuss the first rock club at that address and how Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffet, and many, many others added to this amazing part of the city's history.

Music from the Quiet Knight era's performers (1969-1969) can be found on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26CZG0poDTThLh5DYmlTlA?si=RG9-WenLSJC-bfns2GAOew

Chicago History Podcast ([email protected]):
http://www.chicagohistorypod.com
https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883
https://twitter.com/chicago_pod
https://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/

Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider ([email protected]) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/
 
Like, subscribe, and if you like what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!

For 25 years, one building housed some of Chicago's most interesting music venues. In this episode, we'll discuss the first rock club at that address and how Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffet, and many, many others added to this amazing part of the city's history.

Music from the Quiet Knight era's performers (1969-1969) can be found on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26CZG0poDTThLh5DYmlTlA?si=RG9-WenLSJC-bfns2GAOew

Chicago History Podcast ([email protected]):
http://www.chicagohistorypod.com
https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883
https://twitter.com/chicago_pod
https://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/

Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider ([email protected]) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/
 
Like, subscribe, and if you like what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!

Before Walgreens became its current occupant, the northwest corner of Dearborn and Division in Chicago was home to storied movie theaters for over 70 years.

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Chicago History Podcast ([email protected]):
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https://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/

Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider ([email protected]) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/

Gear used in the recording of this podcast:
Shure SM-58 Microphone: https://amzn.to/2DsouQo
Zoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3gSxrjF

Music in this episode includes:

"Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Before Walgreens became its current occupant, the northwest corner of Dearborn and Division in Chicago was home to storied movie theaters for over 70 years.

Love the podcast? Leave us a review!
https://lovethepodcast.com/chicagohistorypod

Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):
https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcast
https://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcast

Chicago History Podcast ([email protected]):
https://www.podpage.com/chicago-history-podcast/
https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883
https://twitter.com/chicago_pod
https://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/

Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider ([email protected]) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/

Gear used in the recording of this podcast:
Shure SM-58 Microphone: https://amzn.to/2DsouQo
Zoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3gSxrjF

Music in this episode includes:

"Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-venice
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/