What Reggies Chicago does

Reggies Chicago is a privately held, multi-venue entertainment complex operating since 2007 from a campus on South State Street in Chicago's South Loop. The legal entity is Reggie's Bar & Grill, LLC, registered in Illinois. The company runs five distinct physical venues under a unified brand: the Music Joint (110-person bar & grill, open daily 11am–midnight with live music nightly, first-come/first-served), the Rock Club (350-person standing-room concert venue at 2109 South State Street), the Trainwreck Rooftop Deck (100-person rooftop bar), Banannas Comedy Shack (110-person comedy and event space), and Reggies on the Beach at 63rd Street Beach (up to 50 guests). Supporting operations include the Reggies Rock Bus (50-passenger shuttle for concerts and White Sox games), the Reggies on Wheels food truck sub-brand, and in-house audio recording services offering both CD and 24-channel multitrack .wav deliverables for performing artists.

The company's revenue model is diversified across five streams: ticket sales for concerts, comedy, and special events (with VIP add-ons sold separately from general admission); food and beverage sales at the Music Joint and rooftop; private event venue rental across spaces sized from 50 to 350 guests, including group food and drink packages; bus transportation services for concerts and sporting events; and professional recording services for bands. Pricing is event-by-event with limited public disclosure; livestream events are listed at $15. Distribution is omnichannel: walk-in/box office, website ticketing via reggieslive.com, Grubhub for food pickup/delivery, and direct inquiry for private bookings. Marketing runs through the website calendar, an email newsletter (Reggies Mail), Facebook, Instagram, and co-promotion with festival and promoter partners.

Reggies serves a horizontal customer base including individual music enthusiasts, comedy audiences, private event organizers, sports/concert transit riders, and performing artists. The venue has cultivated presenting-partner relationships with Riot Fest, C3 Presents (official Lollapalooza aftershow host), Live Nation, and local promoter Empire Productions, which channel high-profile acts and festival-related bookings to the venue. Technology is operationally conventional: a WordPress-based website with integrated ticketing and calendar, Google Analytics for traffic tracking, and integrations with Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Grubhub, and ZUMA Live for livestream distribution. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed, and ownership appears to remain founder/operator controlled.

Name

Reggies Chicago

Legal name

Reggie's Bar & Grill, LLC

Website

https://reggieslive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Reggies Chicago is a privately held, multi-venue live entertainment complex in Chicago's South Loop, operating five venues (Music Joint, Rock Club, rooftop, comedy shack, beach) plus a bus service, food truck, and recording studio. It serves concert-goers, private event organizers, and performing artists through ticketed shows, F&B sales, venue rentals, and promoter partnerships with Riot Fest, C3 Presents, and Live Nation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue & Hospitality

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comedy Clubs (Nightlife Venues) (MPAGAIAH), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Bar and grill
• Private event hosting
• Comedy entertainment
• Venue rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed events including concerts, comedy shows, and special events. Some shows offer VIP ticket add-ons sold separately from general admission.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: Restaurant and bar sales at Music Joint (open daily 11am-midnight) and Trainwreck Rooftop Deck. Kitchen serves food daily. Food pickup and delivery available via Grubhub.
3. Private Event Venue Rental: Revenue from renting venue spaces including Music Joint (110 person capacity), Rock Club (350 person capacity), Rooftop (100 person capacity), Banannas Comedy Shack (110 person capacity), and Reggies on the Beach (up to 50 guests). Group food and drink packages available.
4. Bus Tours and Transportation: Reggies Rock Bus (50 passenger) provides transportation to concerts, sporting events, and other venues. Services include shuttle rides to Evanescence, Bob Dylan, Muse, John Mellencamp, Jack Johnson, 311 & Dirty Heads concerts, and White Sox games.
5. Recording Services: In-house audio recording services including CD recording and 24-channel multitrack recording with file delivery. Contact for recording is Cheyenne.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reggies Chicago operates a multi-venue entertainment complex on South State Street in Chicago's South Loop, consisting of the Music Joint (110-person bar & grill), Rock Club (350-person music venue), Trainwreck Rooftop Deck, Banannas Comedy Shack, and Reggies on the Beach. The company hosts live music nightly, comedy shows, and private events while selling food and beverages across its venues, supported by in-house audio recording services, a 50-passenger Reggies Rock Bus for transportation, and a mobile food truck (Reggies on Wheels).

Product overview

Reggies Chicago is a multi-venue entertainment complex consisting of the Music Joint (110-person bar & grill) and Rock Club (350-person music venue) located in Chicago's South Loop, plus the Trainwreck Rooftop Deck (100-person rooftop bar), Banannas Comedy Shack (110-person comedy/event space), and Reggies on the Beach (50-guest beach venue at 63rd Street). The venue offers integrated services including the 50-passenger Reggies Rock Bus for group transportation, in-house recording services (CD and 24-track multitrack), and comprehensive private event planning. Additional offerings include recurring events such as Monday Night Bingo, Open Mic Comedy, Zack's Open Mic, Jim Ryan's Classic Albums Night, and Free Sox Sundays. The company also operates Reggies on Wheels food truck. The portfolio is a unified live entertainment platform combining multiple distinct venues and services under one brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Music Joint

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Riot FestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiot Fest is a presenting partner for shows at Reggies. The venue hosts Riot Fest presents events and serves as an associated venue for the annual Riot Fest music festival held in Chicago.
• C3 PresentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC3 Presents co-presents Lollapalooza aftershows at Reggies. Official aftershow performers include Julia Wolf, Loathe, and Destin Conrad as official Lollapalooza aftershows.
• Live NationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLive Nation is listed as a presenting partner for shows at Reggies, including Gavn! performances.
• Empire ProductionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal promoter that books and presents shows at Reggies, including events like Goetia and Underground Madness.
• GrubhubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery partner allowing customers to order Reggies food for pickup or delivery through Grubhub platform.
• School of RockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerformance-based music education program that brings students to Reggies for real rock shows at real rock venues. School of Rock Chicago and School of Rock Geneva hold performances at the venue.
• ZUMA LiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLivestream platform partner for streaming events. Windy City Jazz Electric performed a global livestream through ZUMA.Live platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Thalia Hall: Chicago music venue, bar, and restaurant in Pilsen combining a main hall (~800 capacity), Dusek's restaurant, and Punch House bar. Closest comparable for the integrated music-venue-plus-restaurant multi-room model.
• The Vic Theatre: Historic Chicago theatre (~1,400 capacity) operated under Live Nation/JAM Productions. Comparable concert venue serving similar touring-act audiences in the Chicago market.
• Bottom Lounge: Chicago music venue in West Loop offering live music plus a kitchen and bar. Comparable mid-size independent venue with similar genre mix and bar-F&B revenue model.
• House of Blues Chicago: Large-capacity Chicago music venue and restaurant operating under Live Nation ownership. Most direct comparable given the music-venue-plus-F&B model and similar genre focus in the same metro.
• Metro Chicago: Iconic independent Chicago music venue with comparable capacity (~1,100 main room) and strong reputation for indie/rock bookings. Closest pure independent peer in terms of operating model and programming.
• Lincoln Hall: Boutique Chicago music venue (~500 capacity) offering live music plus an adjoining bar/restaurant (The Empty Bottle adjacent). Comparable independent multi-room entertainment operator in Chicago.
• Concord Music Hall: Chicago music venue (~1,500 capacity) with full bar and food service. Comparable ticketed concert venue plus bar/F&B model in the same metro.
• Schubas Tavern: Intimate Chicago music bar and venue with attached Harmony Grill restaurant. Comparable independent operator combining small-room live music with restaurant/bar service.

Broad incumbents

• Brooklyn Bowl Chicago: Multi-concept venue combining live music, bowling, and Blue Ribbon restaurant. Adjacent comparable illustrating the broader trend of multi-experience entertainment venues.
• Park West: Established Chicago concert venue (~1,000 capacity) operated by JAM Productions. Broader incumbent serving similar concert audiences with comparable ticketed shows and bar service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/reggieslive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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