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| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Founded | November 26, 1992 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California , U.S. |
Number of locations | 11 |
| Parent | Live Nation Entertainment |
| Website | houseofblues |
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] The first location opened at Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts on November 26, 1992 (Thanksgiving Day).[2] The chain has been a division of Live Nation Entertainment since July 2006,[3] and there are 11 locations throughout the United States as of 2024.
- ^ Hyman, Dan (2012-12-04). "Dan Aykroyd Reconvenes Blues Brothers for House of Blues' 20th Anniversary". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ^ "About | House of Blues". www.houseofblues.com. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ^ Duhigg, Charles (2006-07-06). "House of Blues Sold to Live Nation". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-07-11.