Elgin

Elgin's live-music anchor is the Hemmens Cultural Center, on the Fox River Riverwalk in the Center City area. The 1,200-seat theatre serves as the performance home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and has hosted acts including B.B. King, Phil Vassar, The Ides of March, and Blue Oyster Cult since 1969. Its current schedule runs from tributes to classical mariachi to rock productions. On the bar side, Martini Room is a lounge-style spot in downtown Elgin where most Friday nights feature live music, and some weekends add drag or burlesque shows and comedy. The menu runs to over 50 martinis. Johnny's Supper Club, a neighborhood Italian restaurant, hosts live music every Thursday. It also runs a recurring karaoke night every other Wednesday. Olde Towne Inn rounds out the four venues, though specific booking details for it were not available in search results. Together, the four spots give Elgin a range that stretches from ticketed concert-hall events to casual weekly bar music.