THE EMPTY BOTTLE (OFFICIAL SITE)

About Me

In 1992 the Empty Bottle started out as a cat-ridden hole-in-the-wall bar in Ukrainian Village (just south of Wicker Park) where you could get any one of nine beers for a buck-fifty or less, play pool for 50 cents, and find everything from Monster Magnet to Bill Monroe on the jukebox.On Halloween of 1993, we moved two blocks up the street and threw open the doors to our new, sound-equipped, slightly larger hole with three nights of great shows, culminating with a SCRAWL performance that could have been a scene out of "Carrie."We've done a bunch of shows since then; we've also thrown four full-fledged proms (with RED RED MEAT as COTTON CANDY and THE GRIFTERS as PUMP ACTION RETARDS), pulled off an Independence Day cookout with TORTOISE, THE SEA AND CAKE, and 5IVE STYLE (during which we were hit by lightning and no one noticed), hosted a two-night garage extravaganza dubbed Bottle Shock, with MAN OR ASTROMAN?, THE MONO MEN, THE OBLIVIANS, and a special appearance by former Big Boy Tim Kerr and JACK O' FIRE, and organized a summer weenie roast with COWS, GAUNT, BABE THE BLUE OX, and four other great bands.We also hosted the highly acclaimed Chicago Homocore series, the highlights of which included TEAM DRESCH and COME. We've hosted six years of Improvised/Jazz music festivals that have brought folks in from all over the globe. In fact, we've been anything but empty since our great first year, thanks to the same low prices, lack of attitude, and dedicated regulars that made the original bar such a success.

My Interests

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You! at 1035 N. Western Ave.~ We are located at the corner of Western and Cortez in Chicago, three blocks south of Division and just north of Augusta. The Empty Bottle is most easily accessible from Interstate 90/94 (The Kennedy Expressway).

My Blog

Interns Wanted!

The Empty Bottle is looking for some new intern blood. If you're into the idea of doing some random work for us for free, seeing how the Bottle Presents works, going to shows and finding out mor...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:02:00 GMT

THE STREET TEAM

Who loves putting up posters and distributing flyers? We sure do, and so does our street team! The time has come to open the books and add more people to our illustrious volunteer force. If you are...
Posted by on Fri, 11 May 2007 12:15:00 GMT

THE PICTURES

Hi there kids,Over the years we have had some fantastic shows here at the Empty Bottle. Along with the great music here in Chicago, we also have some great photographers. We have just recently poste...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:06:00 GMT

TAKE OUR CALENDAR WITH YOU!

Hi there kids,Have you been out eating with friends and not sure what was playing here at the Empty Bottle? Can't find a Red Eye or a Chicago Reader to see what is coming up this weekend? ...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:16:00 GMT

THE TICKETS

HOW TO GET TICKETS:Reserve tickets here TicketWeb and they'll be waiting for you at the door. You can also call 866-468-3401 for prompt telephone service.
Posted by on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:43:00 GMT

THE BOOZE

BOTTLED BEERS:Pilsner Urquell/ Bass/ Czeckvar/ Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter/ Peroni/ Newcastle/ Amstel Light/ Stella Artois/ Red Stripe/ Staropramen/ Anchor Steam/ Duvel/ Goose Island 312/ Poi...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:29:00 GMT

THE DIRECTIONS

..FROM THE NORTH:Take Interstate 94 to the northern approach of Chicago. Don't bother looking for exits until you can see the skyline. Find Division and proceed West (right turn) until Western Avenue....
Posted by on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:35:00 GMT