House of Blues

House of Blues: concert halls, Southern cuisine, and private events

House of Blues is a chain of venues that brings together under one roof a concert hall, a Southern-inspired restaurant and bar, and a merchandise shop. Its programming combines live concerts with food and cocktail offerings, and its spaces are also available for private events. The brand is part of the Live Nation Worldwide group, according to the copyright notice on its site.

Locations and geographic presence

The site allows users to locate the different establishments through a search tool. The locations listed are Anaheim, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans, Orlando, and San Diego. The company therefore operates in several cities across the United States.

Restaurant and bar

House of Blues restaurants and bars serve Southern-inspired cuisine accompanied by hand-crafted cocktails and live music. The offering combines the food menu with the venue's music programming.

Private events

House of Blues offers its spaces for private events of various kinds, including corporate gatherings, weddings, and birthday celebrations. The company presents these venues as unique spaces, with dedicated service and an atmosphere tied to live music.

Members-only space

Within some House of Blues locations there is a members-only space designed for VIP events, intimate performances, and social gatherings. The site mentions this space for the Anaheim, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans locations.

Merchandise

The brand sells apparel and accessories, as well as limited-edition collectibles, under the House of Blues name.

Notable concerts in its history

The site looks back at some standout performances in the venue's history. In 1994, Aerosmith opened the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip; the company links that concert to the band's interest in the blues and its cultural scene. In 1996, Tupac performed for the last time at the House of Blues on Sunset, before a sold-out crowd and sharing the stage with other names linked to Death Row. In 1997, Elton John played at the House of Blues in New Orleans before around 800 people, in what the brand describes as one of the smallest concerts of his career. In 1999, James Brown performed at the House of Blues in Las Vegas in a concert recorded in high definition that the company considers one of his best live shows.