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House of Blues is an American chain of live music concert halls and restaurants. It was founded by Isaac Tigrett , the co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe , and Dan Aykroyd , co-star of the 1980 film The Blues Brothers . [ 1 ]
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Some concerts were held at the venue under the House of Blues name beginning in 1997 through the efforts of Lance Sterling. [26] The trial run began on Wednesday, November 12, 1997, with a concert by Hall & Oates. [33] House of Blues ended its relationship with Atlanta when its lease expired for the last time in January 1998.
Central Maine Civic Center (cancelled) November 4, 2005 Montreal Canada Bell Centre: November 5, 2005 Quebec City Colisée Pepsi: November 7, 2005 Worcester United States The Palladium November 8, 2005 Worcester The Palladium (cancelled) Philadelphia: Electric Factory: November 9, 2005 Atlantic City: House of Blues November 11, 2005 Evansville
Live at the House of Blues (Guttermouth album), 2003; Live at the House of Blues (Thrice album), 2008; Live at the House of Blues (Tupac Shakur album), 2005; Live at the House of Blues (The Vandals album), 2004; Greatest Hits: Live at the House of Blues, by DJ Quik, 2006; Live at the House of Blues, New Orleans, by Better than Ezra, 2004
In 2000, naming rights were sold to the Smirnoff vodka company, as a result of a corporate sponsorship agreement with House of Blues. The center was then called Smirnoff Music Centre and The Music Centre at Fair Park (for concerts featuring underage performers).
Lance Sterling is an American entrepreneur and live entertainment venue owner who partnered early on with the House of Blues and its co-founder, Issac Tigrett. During his time at the House of Blues, Sterling helped the company expand from 3 venues to over 10, including those in top markets such as Las Vegas, [1] Orlando, and Chicago.
The plaza was used extensively in the climactic scenes of the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. The interior of the building, as well as the plaza, the Picasso, and the neighboring James R. Thompson Center are also featured in the 1993 film The Fugitive and in 2006's The Lake House.