Pardon, but in Chicago we take our Northern with names like Tony Clarke, Joy Lovejoy, The Dells, The Valentinos, The Gems, Ramsey Lewis, Marlena Shaw, Terry Callier, The Radiants, and George Kirby, not to mention the early sounds of KoKo Taylor, Billy Stewart, Bo Diddley, and Chuck Berry, and when we're in the mood, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and Etta James suit us fine. The Chess Records Studio at 2120 S Michigan now serves as the Blues Heaven Foundation national headquarters. Tours of the studio are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, noon to 3pm, and Saturday, noon to 2pm. You must phone and make a reservation for a tour - the studio may be closed otherwise. The number is (312) 808-1286, leave your info and they will call you back.

website: www.bluesheaven.com