We all love the Blues in our own way. Musicians play them, audiences listen and dance, and critics critique. But this can only occur when musicians, audiences (and critics) get together somewhere to make it all happen. The venues listed below are loving the Blues by hosting events geared toward Blues artists, fans and critics, and they are an important part of the Blues and our musical culture in general. Please show your support for these businesses, and do your part to keep the music flowing! For current information about events and happenings at these venues, visit the Blues Calendar.
Cedar Rapids and Marion
- Capones Restaurant and Bar (web)
1201 3rd St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 364-0207 - Chappy’s Safari Lounge (web)
229 16th Ave. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 265-9817 - Checkers Tavern (web)
3120 6th St. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 364-9927 - The Chrome Horse Saloon and Slop House (web)
12th Ave. at 3rd Street
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 365-1234 - Ernie’s Tavern
69 16th Ave. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 364-9372 - The Fifth Gear
4617 J St. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 366-2177 - The Fire House
3321 1st Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 364-1137 - J.M. O’Malley’s
1502 H Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 369-9433 - The Longbranch Saloon (web)
90 Twixt Town Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 377-6386 - Mahoney’s Irish Pub (web)
1602 E Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 364-5754 - Next Door
1736 16th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 363-0367 - Parlor City Pub and Eatery (web)
12th Ave. at 3rd Street
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 247-0000 - Tornado’s Grub & Pub
1400 3rd St SE
(319) 364-9378
Iowa City and Coralville
- Blue Moose Tap House (web)
211 Iowa Ave
Iowa City, IA
(319) 358-9206 - Gabe’s (web)
330 E Washington
Iowa City, IA
(319) 385-5955 - The Mill (web)
120 E Burlington
Iowa City, IA
(319)351-9529 - Otis’ Tailgators II (web)
450 1st Ave
Coralville, IA - Shakespeare’s Pub & Grill (web)
819 S 1st Ave
Iowa City, IA
(319) 337-7275 - Yacht Club (web)
13 S Linn St
Iowa City, IA
(319) 337-6464
Venues: if you represent a venue in the eastern Iowa area that presents Blues-based shows, please use the form below to submit your location and contact information. If you can, please include a link to your website, Facebook page, ticket outlet or other online resource so we can help our visitors find out more about you. You should also use this form if you need to correct an existing listing.
