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Booking:
Have a band? Want to play at Metro? We're always looking for new bands and welcome any and all demos. You don't need to have a CD or be on a label. Just send us your demo and give us at least 2 weeks to listen to it. All demos are responded to by e-mail. If you would like to know if your demo has been received, contact Joe Carsello (carsello at metrochicago dot com) at least one week after sending to Metro. Please DO NOT send booking requests via MySpace.
Send to:
Metro
3730 North Clark St
Chicago, IL 60613
Attn: Joe Shanahan / Chris Baronner
773.549.4140 / 773.549.0337 Fax


Info:
Metro is located at:
3730 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60613
(Two blocks North of Wrigley Field)
Phone: 773-549-0203
Fax: 773-549-0337
Email: metro at metrochicago dot com
Click anywhere on the map below to view an interactive version via Yahoo! Maps.
Parking
Metro does not have parking on-site. However, there are metered spaces available on the street and several pay lots in the nearby area.
Public Transportation
Those who wish to use public transportation can take the C.T.A. #22 Clark St. bus (see bus schedule) or the Red Line (Addison stop at Wrigley Field; see train schedule ).
Age Information
All early shows (Doors at 6:00pm, show at 6:30 or 7:00), are ALL AGES and always end at 10pm. Late shows (beginning at 9pm or later) are 18 & over; to enter Metro you must show 2 forms of federal or state ID (drivers license, state ID, passport, etc.) as proof of age. All events in Smart Bar are 21 & over. Please note that there are sometimes special exceptions, so please check the show listing.
Capacity
Capacity is 1100, divided between the main floor and the balcony. The view is always great and the back of the room is only about 25 feet from the stage.
Smoking
A new Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance was passed by the Chicago City Council in December 2005. The ordinance, Municipal Code 7-32, the Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance, prohibits smoking in public facilities. Due to the ordinance, smoking is prohibited in Metro.
Alcohol
Alcohol is available for anyone 21 & over. In order to drink alcohol at Metro you must show 2 federal/state IDs (Drivers license, State ID, Passport, etc.) as proof of age and be wearing a wristband prvided by Metro. There are a variety of non-alcoholic beverages available as well.


My Blog

CONTEST TIME!

Text METRO AIRAXE to 46786 by noon tomorrow (6/6) for a chance to win 2 tix to the US Air Guitar Championships at Metro this Saturday, June 6th at 9pm,-&-Buy an advance ticket to see The Last Vegas to...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:48:00 GMT

UPGRADE YOUR GODFATHERS TIX TO VIP!

For those of you who haven't heard, we are having a crazy special show with The Godfathers on February 14th. The Godfathers' Saint Valentine's Day Massacre is obviously ON Valentines Day and will be a...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:46:00 GMT

DR. RATAJORNSUPERCON

This week we announced a mess of new Spring shows that all go on sale this Saturday at noon:Michael McDermott - February 27Ratatat - March 23Dr. Dog (at Double Door) - April 10Peter Bjorn and John - A...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:01:00 GMT

2 for 1 Tickets to FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND

Use the password "MEMORY" on the ticket page to get two tickets for the price of 1! Friday, January 30 FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND THE SLEEPING EMAROSA THIS IS HELL Tickets: $14 All Ages Doors: 6pm /...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:21:00 GMT

UPGRADE YOUR 2008 CONTEST W/ THE DANDY WARHOLS

We're running a contest to give you a shot at seriously upgrading the rest of your 2008. From now until midnight on Saturday December 20th, anyone who purchases tickets to The Dandy Warhols New Years ...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:18:00 GMT

CALEXICO CD GIVEAWAY

Calexico's Chicago show is fast approaching and the staff at Quarterstick Records and Metro want to give you a chance to own Calexico's new album before you hear it live at Metro on November 21. In th...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:11:00 GMT

2 for 1 Admission to The Spinto Band 10/23 @ Metro

2 for 1 admission toTHE SPINTO BAND Thursday, October 23rd at Metrowhen you print out this blog!Thursday, October 23THE SPINTO BANDFRIGHTENED RABBIT / THE LAUREATESTickets: 2 FOR 1 ADMISSION when you ...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:07:00 GMT

Rock For Kids Music Mixer, In SmartBar Tomorrow!

One of our favorite non-profits, Rock For Kids, is holding it's 6th annual Music Mixer tomorrow in from 7-11PM. Sooo, what's a Music Mixer, you ask? If you've ever wanted to know what the staff at Me...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:48:00 GMT

NEW! Metro Text Messaging!

Sign up to receive special offers and promotions from Metro on your cell phone! Enter your info in the boxes on the left of this page or text "METRO" to the phone number 46786 (IOPTN) and you will rec...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:39:00 GMT

VOTE FOR US: BEST OF CHICAGO 2008

The Chicago Reader is rolling out its first annual Best of Chicago issue on June 26th. The alternative weekly paper that Chicago turns to for arts, entertainment and news is flipping the tables and l...
Posted by on Thu, 08 May 2008 08:49:00 GMT