House of Blues

House of Blues is an American company that operates a number of music venues in the United States. The company of Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and the actor and musician Dan Aykroyd was founded. Characterized by the venues are daily live music in conjunction with the American South inspired cuisine.

History

The first House of Blues opened in 1992 in Harvard Square District of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Besides Trigett and Aykroyd include Aerosmith, Paul Shaffer, River Phoenix, James Belushi and Harvard University to the donors. The first House of Blues but has since closed. Dan Aykroyd and James Belushi stayed away from the House of Blues closely connected, so they often opened new venues.

On 5 July 2006 was acquired by Live Nation House of Blues, one in Beverly Hills, California -based concert promoter. Currently, 13 locations will be under the brand " House of Blues ".

Venues

A House of Blues ( in brackets the year of opening ) are available in:

  • Las Vegas ( 1999)
  • Los Angeles ( 1994)
  • Myrtle Beach ( 1997)
  • New Orleans, (1994)
  • Orlando ( 1997)
  • San Diego ( 2005)

Brand " House of Blues "

  • The International House of Blues Foundation - a non-profit organization, the arts in schools and public institutions brings
  • House of Blues Radio Hour host: Elwood Blues ( Dan Aykroyd )
  • House of Blues Studios - HOB Encino, HOB Nashville, Memphis HOB

Live albums from the " House of Blues " (selection)

  • James Brown: Live from The House of Blues (DVD)
  • The Cult: House Of Blues San Diego, CA - 03/04/2006
Cambridge (Massachusetts) Jim Belushi Live Nation Entertainment Anaheim, California Atlantic City (New Jersey) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Orlando (Florida) Etta James Yes (Band) Goldfinger (Band) Solomon Burke Raphael Saadiq Carmine Appice Stone Temple Pilots The Vandals
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