Scott Hall, 601 University Place (1971–72) Shanley Hall, Colfax Street (1972–74) 845 Chicago Avenue (1974–78)
Location
Evanston, Illinois
Owner
Amazingrace Family
Type
Performance and recording venue; counterculture gathering place
Genre(s)
Folk, jazz, country, bluegrass, newgrass, roots, blues, rock, theater, poetry
Seating type
Floor and chairs
Capacity
100-400
Opened
1971 (1971)
Closed
1980 (1980)
Website
amazingrace.com
Amazingrace Coffeehouse (later known as Amazingrace) was an influential counterculture music and performance venue in Evanston, Illinois, during the 1970s. Run by a collective called the Amazingrace Family, it was known for its welcoming atmosphere, eclectic menu, excellent sound system, and respectful audiences. Amazingrace was the top music club in the Chicago Reader poll 1973-1975, plus Number 3 in the 1975 wrap-up of "Who's Who in Chicago's Alternative Culture".[1] Performers from a wide variety of genres (including blues, bluegrass, folk, funk, rock, jazz, comedy, spoken word, and theater) played at Amazingrace from its beginning on the campus of Northwestern University until its final incarnation at The Main on Chicago Avenue in Evanston.
^Chicago Reader, September 26, 1975
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