Catch the Beat on the Chicago Rocks Tour

Chicago Rocks Music Tour

Chicagos blues and jazz history attracts lots of attention but the Windy Citys extensive rock and punk history often slips through the cracks. Chicago Music Tours remedies that situation with two interactive tours that supply all the little known stories about Chicago rock stars and their music.

Chicago Rocks is a 3 1/2 hour tour that explores Chi-towns alternative music scene from the 80s through 2002. The interactive tour includes two pub stops as well as stops by Wax Trax Records where 90s rock group Ministry created records, Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgans house during the 90s, Liz Fairs Wicker Park hangouts and Ideful studio, as well as the clubs, bars and record label that helped form the Chicago alternative music scene. The tour costs $32 and you must be 21 or older to participate.

Chicago Rock Stars is a three hour tour that showcases the stories and inspirations of Chicagos contemporary rock stars. The tour covers 10 artists who have played Lollapalooza, including Wilco, Fall Out Boy, Smoking Popes and Poi Dog Pondering. Participants will visit nine Chicago neighborhoods, spanning 23 miles. This tour is for all ages and costs $28. Make reservations for tours at chicagorockstour.com. Top off your Chicago musical journey with a stop by an eatery that witnessed much of the 90s alt-music scene, Ear Wax Cafe. A wicker Park staple thats noted for vegan dishes and a decadent brunch, the diner has served local musicians and hipsters for over 20 years. DOnt miss the black bean burger with sweet potato fries or the veggie burrito.

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