Shows worth the drive
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Shows worth the drive

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Shows worth the drive

Marcus Delgado
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I'm a sparky, not a music critic, but I know a good gig when the wiring's right. These are the ones I've got circled on the fridge calendar between Sox tailgates and jazz nights in Pilsen. Buddy Guy's got his own category — the rest earn their spot or they're out.

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Shows worth the drive — 4 items
NameVenueNeighborhoodAddressCityMy take
1Buddy Guy's LegendsBuddy Guy's LegendsSouth Loop700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605ChicagoLike rewiring an old panel — you respect the history every time you walk in. Non-negotiable Pilsen-lifer pilgrimage. Worth the trip, trust me.
2Tedeschi Trucks Band at The Chicago TheatreThe Chicago TheatreLoop175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601ChicagoThat room's got better acoustics than my shop radio ever will. Slide guitar bouncing off a hundred-year-old ceiling. Worth the trip, trust me.
3Lord HuronThe Chicago TheatreLoop175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601ChicagoReverb for days, lights dimmed low — feels like working a graveyard shift in the best way. Worth the trip, trust me.
4Brett Eldredge Glow 10 Year Anniversary TourThe Chicago TheatreLoop175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601ChicagoNot my usual lane but the holiday crowd makes it worth bundling up for. Like a job that pays overtime — you show up. Worth the trip, trust me.