“Lee’s Unleaded Blues Club has been a South Side hot spot for the blues since the 1970s, when it was Queen Bee’s Lounge. Lee’s Unleaded Blues Club has received all types of national coverage and praise, having been featured in National Geographic, and Men’s Journal magazine named as one of the ‘Six Best Juke Joints in the Country’.” ROAD TRIPPERS
“A blues neophyte could earn a doctorate’s worth of education in this bar… Located just off 75th Street and South Chicago Avenue, Lee’s is an authentic flavor destination. It’s not unusual for regulars to camp out at a table with their take-out dinners — or the musicians to play entire sets while roaming the crowd. CHICAGO TRIBUNE – Lou Carlozzo
“Sometimes I couldn’t even get in for my own gig. The line was so long. It’s a historic club on the southside and musicians from around the world would love to come down and sit in with our band. Even Mick Jagger stayed the whole night. It’s the real deal southside club playing the real deal blues. I’m so happy it’s bringing the blues back home,”
JOHNNY DRUMMER AND THE STARLITERS
“The new ownership of Lee’s Unleaded Blues, a popular South Side venue, aims to relaunch by maintaining a semblance of the original charm that led so many blues aficionados to its doors over the years.” EVAN F. MOORE
“I have been going to Lee’s Unleaded Blues when it was called Queen Bees from around 1973. It is my favorite club for seeing quality artists, a rotating batch of cool musicians sitting in, great atmosphere, sound and friendliness of the audience. Lonnie Brooks, Buddy Scott, Vance Kelly, Junior Wells, Son Seals and Johnny drummer were household names. I love this place and I’m delighted it is reopening.” MICHAEL FRANK, CEO, EARWIG MUSIC COMPANY