Blues in the Windy City!

[Paka]

Although I live in Thailand, I am in the US to be with my sister who has ALS. I've been in Oregon these past three months and it has been rewarding, but difficult, so I am taking a break to regenerate. As a train freak, I have chosen to take the CA Zephyr into Chicago and spend three days in the city listening to some great Blues. I'm booked into a hostel and should be able to get some input there, but I would love to have suggestions from locals. Thanks, Cat

[mopinko]

1. whatcha looking for, and where are you staying?

downtown?
up for some neighborhood visiting? come on up to rogers park, and visit my farm, and i will point you to some awesome mexican food. real mexican food.
but you can get anything around here.

[Paka]

3. I don't know Chicago at all.

I was there for one day over 40 years ago. I'm booked into a place called Chicago Getaway Hostel on Arlington Street. Thanks for the tip. Cat

[mopinko]

9. pretty happnin hood there.

enjoy the lake, for sure.
short hop on the red line train up here.

[Wait Wut]

2. Depending on where you'll be at...

...this is a great stop if you like old school. They showcase some killer blues ladies.

http://www.bluechicago.com/default.aspx

Here's a list of clubs. There are endless choices, depending on what you like, where you are, etc. Be sure to check reviews. http://www.chicagobluesguide.com/guide/blues-clubs/blues-clubs-page.html

Give my town a big hug for me!!!!

[Paka]

4. Thank you!!

[Wait Wut]

5. Damn...

...can't forget this one!!!

http://www.buddyguy.com/

[KamaAina]

6. Where in Oregon?

There's another train called the Empire Builder that goes to Chicago from Portland (and Seattle).

[Paka]

7. My sister lives in Eugene.

Right now I am visiting a friend in Utah and will pick up the train in the middle of the night in Salt Lake City. After Chicago I will go on to Maine to visit a friend there before I return to Oregon.

[KamaAina]

8. Gotcha.

That's quite a trip!

[Gidney N Cloyd]

10. Kingston Mines is always good.