Double Door: Best Club In Wicker Park

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Located in Chicago's historic Wicker Park neighborhood, Double Door has been serving Chicago music fans since 1994.

The History of Double Door 

Double Door opened its doors for the first time on June 12, 1994. In its thirteen-year history Double Door has continued to leave an indelible stamp on the hearts and souls of the people of Chicago. Over the past dozen years Double Door has been host to many diverse and incredible musical acts
including local favorites The Smashing Pumpkins, Local H, Veruca Salt, Liquid Soul, Jesse de la Pena, Liz Phair, Poi Dog Pondering, Rise Against, and Cheap Trick; national acts such as The Rolling Stones, Tenacious D, Tonic, Fu Manchu, Kid Rock, Afghan Whigs, Macy Gray, Michelle Branch, The Cranberries, John Legend, Bush, Fountains of Wayne, Damian Marley, Brutal Truth, and Henry Rollins as well as hundreds of young emerging artists working their way through the live music scene.

Over the years Double Door has hosted several special events including the filming of several movies and television shows, parties for MOB fest, ASCAP, Maverick Records, MTV, VH-1, and Rolling Stone, as well as numerous local benefits and fundraisers for area musical, cultural, political, educational, and charitable organizations.

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Double Door has a 473-person capacity and is made up of three distinct and unique areas. The main floor is home to the stage, a dance floor, and a large full service bar; the lower level has three regulation size pool tables, video and pinball games, several television monitors that offer patrons a live view of the main stage show, and a full service bar; the mezzanine level is the most intimate area of the club with it's lounge type setting, additional television monitors, and an amazing view of the stage, as well as a full service bar featuring a wide variety of wines by the glass.

Double Door continues to be a good citizen of Chicago and a good resident of its Wicker Park neighborhood, receiving numerous business and music awards. With each passing year Double Door works diligently to have a positive musical, cultural, and economical impact on the City of Chicago.
As the city has grown and changed so has Double Door. We have worked harder to bring better and more diverse acts to the city, helping secure our place among the city's finest live music venues.

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Live At Double Door! 

Albums recorded live at Chicago's Double Door club

The Rolling Stones Live in Chicago at the Double Door 1997 DVD

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Instant Live: Double Door - Chicago, IL, 09/30/04

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The Rolling Stones In Chicago Live @ Double Door

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Bzzzz... What Are People Saying About Double Door? 

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Dex Romweber Duo to play the Double Door in Chicago
After you've picked your jaw off the floor, plan on being at the Double Door on Saturday. This sonic whirlwind is made up of Dex Romweber, of Flat Duo Jets ...
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Local H with Electric Six and White Mystery at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Av., $65; ticketfly.com: Local H singer-guitarist Scott Lucas will be a busy ...
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Local H and Electric Six at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Scott Lucas is gearing up to release a potent debut album by his new band the Married Men early ...
The List: December 17-23, 2009
8:30 PM, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $10 suggested donation. ?Ann Sterzinger HAMID DRAKE & MICHAEL ZERANG Whether you long ...

Filmed At Double Door: High Fidelity! 

High Fidelity

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