The House of Blues
By Vicki Lynn
The House of Blues Entertainment was established by Isaac Tigrett and Dan Aykroyd, co-star of "The Blues Brothers," in 1992 at
Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The chain of live music restaurants has been a division of Live Nation Entertainment
since 2006. There are eleven locations throughout the United States.
Dan Aykroyd, Aerosmith, Paul Shaffer, River Phoenix, Jim Belushi, Harvard University, and others helped finance the venture. The
House of Blues is known for its commitment to diversity with a mission to "celebrate and demonstrate the power of music to bring
people together". The live music restaurants offer a variety of music including blues, rock, jazz, country, and hip hop.
The original location in Cambridge, Massachusetts closed in 2003 when a larger venue in Boston was wanted; however, the
hands-in-concrete driveway where Blues Brothers and others left their imprints remains a tourist attraction.
House of Blues Anaheim Garden Walk
Dan Aykroyd, one half of the original Blues Brothers, still performs at most openings.
The House of Blues has a solid focus on philanthropy and unveiled the International House of Blues Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit to provide arts programs, resources, and musical instruments for youth, and has made more than $20 million for the
youth program in its over 20 years in existence. Live Nation acquired House of Blue Entertainment in the summer of 2006 and
started Live Nation Club and Theater Division.
Green Day at the House of Blues 2015
The venues offer local art and design, folk art, religious artifacts, and blues history unique to each local. And in addition to
the live music, they offer restaurants, bars with signature drinks and shops selling everything from clothing to accessories and
music CDs.
In 1994 the New Orleans, LA; 225 Decatur St. in the French Quarter opened with a 1,000-person capacity location.
In 1996 the Chicago, IL; 329 N Dearborn St. in Marina City opened with a 1,400-person capacity location.
Cubensis at the House of Blues 2010
In 1997 the Myrtle Beach, SC; 4640 Hwy 17 S. in Barefoot Landing opened with a 2,100-person capacity location.
Also, in 1997 the Orlando, FL; 1490 E Buena Vista Dr. in Disney Springs opened with a 2,600-person capacity location.
In 1999 the Las Vegas, NV; 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd. on the Las Vegas Strip opened a 2,000-person capacity location.
Mick Jagger House of Blues 2012
In 2004 Cleveland, OH; 308 Euclid Ave. in Downtown Cleveland opened a 1,300-person capacity location.
In 2005 the San Diego, CA; 1055 5th Ave. in Downtown San Diego opened a 1,500-person capacity location.
In 2007 the Dallas Ft. Worth, TX; 2200 N Lamar St. in Victory Park opened a 1,750-person capacity location.
Alkaline at the House of Blues 2010
In 2008 the Houston, TX; 1204 Caroline St. in Downtown Houston opened an 1,800-person capacity location.
In 2009 the Boston, MA; 15 Lansdowne St. in Kenmore Square opened a 2,600-capacity location.
In 2017 Los Angeles, CA; 400 West Disney Way #337 in Anaheim Garden Walk opened a 2,200-capacity location.
Scorsese at the House of Blues 2011
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