Gate of Horn, Folk music club in Chicago, United States
The Gate of Horn was a small music club with around 100 seats located in a basement at North Dearborn Street. The space provided an intimate setting where musicians performed acoustic sets and made live recordings.
The club opened in 1956 as a space for emerging folk musicians to perform. Over the following years, it became an important gathering place for the folk music movement.
The venue played a central role in Chicago's folk music scene, drawing artists who would later achieve national recognition. Visitors could hear rising talents perform before they became famous.
The club sat at a central corner in the heart of Chicago and was easy to find. The small capacity meant visitors sat closely together and had direct proximity to performers.
One performer appeared so frequently and hosted the evenings that he became the face of the place and discovered new talents. His presence shaped the club's identity strongly.
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