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329 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 923–2000
Hours of Operation
Lunch:
Monday – Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dinner:
Sunday – Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Late Night Dinner and Music starting at 10:00 p.m. daily
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House of Blues offers full in-house production capabilities, post-production facilities and a distribution platform. We also have the ability to capture any live event in different media formats and deliver a finished product, either live or on recorded media, to your specification.
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General production information for House of Blues Chicago
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- House of Blues is a 1,300 person capacity, four story venue. The Restaurant is one floor below music hall. There are 14 private boxes on 3rd and 4th floor.
- The Sacred Heart on the Upstage Wall cannot be obstructed without prior approval by House of Blues production management.
- There is a no flash photography policy.
- All video taping requests must be advanced with House of Blues at least three days in advance. A release or contract must be signed for any video taping.
- All photographers and members of the press must obtain clearance from our Publicity Department.
- All guest-lists are due by 4 p.m. the day of the show.
- House of Blues requires that current Stage and Lighting Plots, Input Lists, Backline and Hospitality Riders be provided directly to the Production Office.
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| Load-in: |
Load in is under Dearborn Street. There is no truck height loading dock. Freight elevator to get to stage level. Limited semi and bus parking underground.
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Load-in Door: |
7'H x 8'W x '8D loading door - elevator. |
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Parking: |
Bobtail - Advance with Production Office
Bus - Advance with Production Office
Car - Valet service in front of building. Other off property parking available.
Semi - Advance with Production Office
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Restrictions: |
Loading area is shared with Westin hotel.. Space is limited. Turn is tight.
Due to construction in the loading dock; parking cannot be guaranteed. Parking may be available when advanced with Production Manager, Jim Darden. Otherwise, all parking will be off-site.
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Dressing Rooms: |
Each holds 10 people comfortably and has a private bathroom, shower and full length mirror, sink, refrigerator, comfortable furniture and television. |
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A: |
16' X 18' - two flights above the stage. |
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B: |
16' X 14' w/ another 16' X 14' room used as a touring production office or meet and greet area. |
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D: |
14' X 20' - one flight above the stage. |
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Electrical information for House of Blues Chicago
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Guest Audio: |
200amp 3 phase Cam Lock located Backstage |
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Guest Lighting: |
400amp 3 phase Cam Lock located Backstage |
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Guest Stage: |
200amp 3 phase Cam Lock located Backstage |
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House Audio: |
200amp 3 phase Cam Lock |
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House Lighting: |
400amp 3 phase conventional Cam Lock
200amp 3 phase moving lights, Cam Lock |
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House Stage: |
100amp 3 phase 20a twist |
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Shore: |
100amp 3 phase bare end |
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Front of house information for House of Blues Chicago
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Console: |
Midas Heritage 2000, 44 Channel Mono (4 Stereo Channel) with 10 VCA's, 12 subgroups |
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EQ: |
Klark-Teknik Helix DN9340 |
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Insert EQ: |
Dual 31 Band EQ DBX with limiter |
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Drive: |
(2) XTA DP 226 |
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Compression: |
8 channels of BSS DPR-404
2 channels of dbx 166a
2 channels of dbx 1066 |
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Gates: |
8 channels of BSS DPR-504 |
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Effects: |
Yamaha R3
Yamaha SPX 990
T.C. Electronic M1
T.C. Electronic D2 delay |
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Playback and Record: |
Sony Minidisc MDS JE 520
Dual Cassette
(1) DAT Panasonic JV 3800
American Audio DCD Pro-310 CD player |
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Mains: |
(4WAY) EV X-Array
(4) XDS subs
(8) XCN Mid/Hi
(8) XCH Low |
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Amps: |
EV P3000 |
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Monitors information for House of Blues Chicago
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Console: |
Midas XL 250 44 Mono Channel (4 Stereo) |
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EQ: |
14 channels Klark-Teknik Helix DN9340 |
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Gates: |
4 channels BSS DPR-504 |
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Effects: |
Yamaha SPX-990 |
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Wedges: |
(3) EV X-Array xw15
(9) EV X-Array xw12
Amps: EV P1200, EV P3000 |
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Side Fill: |
EV X-Array Xi-1183a/64
Dual 18" Sub
Amps: EV P1200 Hi, EV P1200 Mid, EV P3000 Low, Crest 8001 Sub |
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Drum Fill: |
EV
Amps: EV P1200 Hi, EV P3000 Low/Sub |
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Mics and digital inputs information for House of Blues Chicago
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Shure: |
(2) Beta 52
(4) Beta 56
(4) Beta 57a
(8) Beta 58
(5) Beta 87
(6) U2-UA Wireless Handheld Transmiters
(6) Beta 87 wireless capsules
(6) Beta 58 wireless capsules
(6) SM 58 wireless capsules
(2) Beta 91
(5) Beta 98
(2) KSM 27
(4) KSM32
(2) KSM44
(3) KSM 137
(4) SM 81
(8) SM57
(6) SM58
(1) SM7A
(1) SM 7B
(2) SM 86
(2) SM98
(3) lavaliers
(2) vp88 |
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Neumann: |
(1) KMS 104
(1) KMS 105 |
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Sennheiser: |
(8) 421
(4) 614
(4) 865
(2) 901
(2) 902
(8) 904
(1) 905
(4) 906
(4) 908
(4) 914
(8) 935
(4) 945
(8) EW 500 G2 Wireless Handheld Transmitters |
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DI's: |
(4) Behringer Ultra-DI
(2) Whirlwind Director DI-Box
(4) PRO-CO DB-1
(4) Radial J48 Active DI-Box
(2) Radial PRO-D2 Stereo
(1) Radial PRO-AV2 Stereo |
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Mic Lines: |
(3) 12 Ch. subsnake
(1) 12 Ch. subsnake w/ 4 returns
(1) 8 Ch. subsnake w/ 4 returns |
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Mic Stands: |
Full compliment |
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Back Porch Restaurant Stage information for House of Blues Chicago
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FOH: |
Console: Midas Verona 320 32x8
EQ: Klark-Teknik Helix DN9340
Drive: Klark-Teknik Helix DN984e
Dynamics: 8 channels Klark-Teknik Square One Gate/Comp
Effects: TC M1 Reverb, TC D2 Delay, Digitech Studio Quad
Playback: CD
Mains: 3 Way 6 EV XLE 181 MINI LINE ARRAY (FLOWN), 2 dB Sound 18" subs
Amps: EV CP 1200's, EV CP 3000's |
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Monitors: |
Console: Midas Sienna 320 32x16
EQ: 8 channels Klark-Teknik DN 360
Dynamics: 8 channels Klark-Teknik Square One Gate/Comp
Wedges: 8 EV Plasma P-1 |
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Stage: |
Surface: Laminated Wood
Dimensions: 24' W x 10' D x 12" H, Extensions available making total dimensions 24' W x 14' D x 12" H |
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Lighting information for House of Blues Chicago
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Dance Floor Technology: |
(4) Cyberlight Litho
(4) AF1000 |
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Dimmers: |
(72) 2.4k ETC Sensor dimmer rack
(6) Open 2.4k dimmers |
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FOH Fixtures: |
(8) Source 4-19 Degrees w/color changers |
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FOH Position: |
Over head pipe at 25'-35' throw |
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Follow Spots: |
(2) Lycian 2k midgets |
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Lighting Console: |
Avolites Pearl 2000 w/graphic tablet |
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Stage Conventionals: |
(18) Lamp bars (VNSP-MFL)
(9) ACL bars
(8) Source 4's
(4) Mole Fays |
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Stage Motors: |
(6) 1 ton chain hoists |
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Stage Technology: |
(6) Cyberlight Litho
(4) AF1000
(4) Studio Colors 575
(4) Studio Spots
(2) Studio Spots 250's |
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Stage Truss: |
20" box truss - 42' x 20' w/6 ladder beams |
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Stage details for House of Blues Chicago
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Back stage: |
40'W x 4'D |
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Case Storage: |
Loading dock, limited space available within venue. |
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Description: |
Stage is wooden. Screw jacks adjust the height to improve sight lines. |
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Deck to Truss: |
24' |
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Dimensions: |
40'W x 24'D wood |
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Height: |
3'6" to 5'6" adjustable |
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Proscenium Opening: |
40'W x 20'H |
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Stage Left Wing: |
24'D x 6'W |
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Stage Right Wing: |
6'W x 24'D |
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Softgoods information for House of Blues Chicago
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Main Curtain: |
40'W x 30'H bi-parting, motorized curtain, opens from SL and SR |
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Curtain 1: |
40'W x 30H' black duve curtain up-stage wall |
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Curtain 1: |
40'W x 30H' burgundy swag - up-stage wall |
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Backline equipment information for House of Blues Chicago
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| * Backline availability per advance with Production Manager |
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Amplifiers: |
(1) Line 6 - Flextone III XL combo amps
Guitar- (2) Victoria Amps Custom Tweed 45W, 4x10, Combo Amp (Fender Bassman Style)
Guitar- Fender Twin (100W, blackface) Combo Amp
Bass- Hughes & Kettner Bass Base 400 (400W Bass Amp) Head
Bass- Hughes & Kettner- Bass Technology- Bass Custom Series 410H (4x10, 600W with 8OHM) speaker cabinet
Bass- SWR SM-500 Professional Bass Amp
Bass- (3) SWR Goliath 3 Speaker System (4x12)
Bass- SWR SM 900 AMP
Bass- SWR Son of Bertha
Bass- SWR Goliath III
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| DJ Rig: |
(2) Pioneer CDJ-1000
(4) Technics 1200 turntables
Denon 2000 double CD player
(2) Vestax Mixers
*Bring your own needles and mats.
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| Drums: |
Make - Drum Workshop
Finish - White Marine Pearl w/ chrome
Kicks - 16" x 18", 18" X 22", 18" x 24"
Toms - 7" x 8", 8" x 10", 9" x 12", 10" x 13", 11" x 14"
Floor Toms - 13" x 16", w/ legs 14 "x 18"
Snares - Please bring your own.
Hardware - Cymbal stands (10), Hi-Hat stands (3-3 leg; 2-2 leg), Tom stands w/ cymbal boom (5), snare stands (6), Delta Turbo Pedal (2), Delta Turbo Double Pedal (3), Thrones (4)
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| Keyboards: |
Hammond B-3 organ w/ 122 Leslie speaker & foot-pedals
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Percussion: |
LP Giovanni Series w/stands
: 10-1/2" Quinto
: 11-1/2" conga
: 12-1/2" tumba
LP bongos w/stands
14" and 15" steel timbales w/stand |
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