Wayne Baker Brooks in the Gateway Lounge
An evening of authentic Chicago blues and original blues-rock with Wayne Baker Brooks at Gateway Lounge in Chicago on July 17, 2026. Doors opened at 7:00 p.m.; all ages were welcome.
Event Description
Event overview
Copernicus Center hosted an evening of Chicago blues and blues-rock with Wayne Baker Brooks at the Gateway Lounge in Chicago. The event featured Brooks as the lead performer, highlighting his work as an award-winning guitarist, singer, Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee, and Chicago Music Award winner.
When and where
- Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Doors open: 7:00 p.m.
- Venue: Gateway Lounge at the Copernicus Center
- Address: 5215 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
About the event
The show was billed as an unforgettable night of authentic Chicago blues and original blues-rock. It was presented in the intimate Gateway Lounge setting, which is used by the Copernicus Center for live music and community events. The listing also noted that all ages were welcome.
Ticket and admission details
- General admission: $25
- Premium: $35
- All ages welcome
- Free parking was available at Gateway Lounge
Artist context
Wayne Baker Brooks is identified on the page as an award-winning guitarist and singer, as well as a Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee and Chicago Music Award winner. The event page also linked to his official website for more information about the artist.
Venue context
Gateway Lounge is part of the Copernicus Center campus in Chicago and serves as an intimate live-music space. The page emphasizes its use for music events and notes the availability of parking for attendees.
Additional details
- Box office hours were listed on the page for ticket and box office inquiries.
- Contact information for ticket questions was provided on the event page.
- The event page included a performance-oriented promotional image and the venue branding associated with Gateway Lounge and Copernicus Center.