Chicago Music
You can't get too far in the Windy City without experiencing a taste of the musical culture. Whatever your musical palette, there's something for everyone! Music festivals abound populate the summertime months, with such renowned events as The Chicago Blues Festival, The Chicago Jazz Festival, The Chicago Gospel Music Festival and The Chicago Country Music Festival, to name a few. Celtic, Latin, Folk and Roots festival also have their place among the summer months.

Regardless of the season, the Chicago Cultural Center pumps out free daily musical entertainment, from classical and jazz, to rock and flamenco-and it's not just at night! Enjoy Lunch Break musical programs any day of the workweek. Check out the music section of the City of Chicago's website at www.cityofchicago.org.

Summer festivals and daily programs aside, nighttime in Chicago yields a plethora of musical entertainment at a variety of pubs and clubs. Whether you're in the mood for a laid-back night of cool jazz in a dimly lit club or a fast-paced evening of high-energy dance music, Chicago's got it all. A handy guide can be found at www.chicago-music-scene.com.

To make the travel hours go faster while traveling to or around Chicago, a good CD is the perfect thing. To get into the groove of Chicago's more modern music scene, try these fine musical works:

The Smashing Pumpkins
Siamese Dream

Liquid Soul
Here's the Deal

Chicago
The Motion Picture Soundtrack

Wilco
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

Urge Overkill
Saturation

Cheap Trick
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