I have been lucky enough to attend 3 live recordings at JBTV and each time has been super memorable. I have never had difficulty finding street parking, finding the door to enter can be confusing and you have to ring a doorbell then wait for someone to buzz you inside. I LOOOOOVE the inside of JBTV, so much music history and acts have graced this place/stage. I mean they have a wheelchair signed by one of my hero's, Layne Staley. They usually have free drinks and some light snacks since you stand around for a bit while they get everything ready for the live recording that will eventually be aired on public television, so exciting!! Looking around at all the old music memorabilia is always a fun time. Jerry is the man, suuuuuper super friendly and has been doing this for as long as I can remember. If you ever get a chance to attend a live performance here do it! read more

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I grew up watching JBTV every weekend during the majority of the '90s. Local Chicago television at its BEST. Music lovers unite, this show showcases the best of local bands and beyond since 1986. A simple format of Jerry interviewing bands, live shows, and non-mainstream music videos. What more could you ask for? Jerry Bryant, please continue this show... for the love of Music! Skinny Puppy 1992 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYLmuASNziU Belly 1993 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQinWvLlvpY Joey Ramone 1995 http://www.truveo.com/Joey-Ramone-on-Blind-Mellon-JBTV-Rating/id/765323816 Radiohead 1996 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsahmJ4Cbuk Garbage 1999 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knEEOdxtMaQ Kill Hannah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0BgmogYneo and more than I can remember... Watch episodes here http://www.xndtv.com/jbtv.php?p=home And on channel 25 on Sundays at midnight. read more

JBTV Music Television - Television Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Biffy Clyro Studio session! 'Mon the Biff! I have lived in Chicago all my life, and I am disappointed in myself that I never knew this amazing studio existed. From what they announced, all their sessions are free-you just have to know when to sign up to attend and probably be one of the first since the studio is quite small-standing room only of course. We won entry through a contest held by 87.7 FM and were asked to get to the studio by 2:30 PM. We waited in line for a long time before we were let in so make sure you wear comfy shoes. When we were finally let into the studio, it was exactly like I pictured a place like that to be-bright red walls with tons of signed photos/records of other artists who had probably recorded there as well. The acoustic session was amazing-only 30 minutes but the sound was great. Biffy Clyro is huge in the UK-they have headlined the Reading Festival-and they are trying to make their break here now. They were genuinely nice and talented guys and I hope this helps them get there name out there on this side of the pond! read more

JBTV Music Television - The illustruous Biffy Clyro! - Television Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place. It's like walking back in time seeing all these artist on the wall. Then your thrown back into the present and listening to a band. I've been here for three FREE shows and found two new bands to fall in love with. This a great place to discover new bands. Plus its FREE, or spend the $100 for one year of V.I.P membership...#yesplease! Cant wait for that to happen. If music is your thing then this must be apart of your world. read more

I have had the chance to go multiple times and it's always a tremendous experience. JBTV is part of the pantheon of music history- past, present and future. read more

JBTV Music Television - Television Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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BYOB. A great place to enjoy FREE comedy shows, band etc. A party bus soon. Check out the website for schedules. Humor starts with a confirmation email indicating where to buy drinks to enjoy during the show. BOTTLE OPENER -- they have one to use/share. PLASTIC CUPS -- none. ELEVATOR -- slow. Quicker to walk down the stairs. Only 4 floors, you can do it. PARKING -- plentiful at $4/hr. Hunt FREE parking on Chicago Ave area, or north of Chicago/Franklin. read more

Holy crap do I love JBTV!! I can't express to you the amount of respect I have for JBTV and their continued effort to stay as dedicated to what really matters- the music. I remember watching episodes late at night, seems like forever ago. To this day JBTV is the longest running music television show- anywhere. I refuse to count the other one(hint:: stars with M.) They are disqualified for not playing music anymore. No one cares that 16yo is prego. You're doing it wrong. You know who's doing it right? JBTV. They give away FREE passes all the time to live taping segments of their show. Lucky for me, I have rad friends and was able to be a +1 for the taping of AWOLNATION!!! Hell. Yes. Although it was short and sweet, it was one of the best live shows I've seen in a long time. Everyone at JBTV just rocks. There was no attitude or pretentiousness. They love the fans and we love them. The guy filtering people in even moved us shorties up to front row. Now if that isn't deserving of 10 stars, I don't know what is. We were so close I almost got clipped with the head of the guitar. The sound was amazing too. I felt like VIP status the whole time. Free Pop Chips, Vitamin Water and an intimate live performance. As good as it gets. Now lets just hope the camera man didn't catch me drooling over the lead singer.... or I feel like I can call him Aaron now, since we were basically on stage together. Either way.. JBTV don't ever stop. read more

I will forever kick myself for not knowing that this wonderful place exists. JBTV is a gem in this city. Free shows, great music, music history. It's great! I suggest you RSVP to a show and check it out. It's a very laid back place, but the amount of musical awesomeness in one small space can be overwhelming (in a good way). Every band that you wish you had seen when they were first starting has passed through JBTV's doors. They have all of the memorabilia to prove it! The actual room you get to watch the performance in feels like your living room, maybe even smaller. Everyone who works there is so nice, and you can tell that we are all passionate about the same thing: great music. Parking was very easy-tons of spaces were open. Of course it's meter parking, so just put a few bucks in and go up the elevator to a magical musical wonderland. I plan on returning many times, if I can. read more

JERRY WHERE ARE YOU!? This was one of the greatest music variety video shows around. It seems to come and go. Everyone who was anyone in the music business played there. Come back Jerry, Come Back! read more

I used to watch this as a ten year old and it opened a new world of music for me. I only just got to attend last year. I loved every minute of it; just wish I could go with more friends or get special invite passes. read more

God, I loved this show when it was on! All through my high school years, I'd never miss an episode. The first time I heard Jeff Buckley's beautiful voice was when he performed on JBTV and MAN, I fell instantly in love! With Jeff Buckley I mean! I owe it all to Jerry Bryant....sigh. read more

A friend told me I could get free tickets to see a band I liked and I figured, if it was free, it couldn't be that good. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The venue was surprisingly nice, and the performance was outstanding. The staff did a nice job of making everyone feel comfortable without losing their focus on having a good shoot. I will definitely be back. read more

I had the most amazing time here a couple months back. I was there for a live recording of a band i follow, and jbtv was nothing short of nice. They offered there space to hang and chill, free drinks and just friendliness all around!! The free shows ontop are amazing, sound quailty is excellent also. Cool place to just check out. read more

By far the most intimate and badass venue in Chicago. I go see their FREE shows every chance I get. 5 STARS!!!!!!!!!!

Best music venue. Period. Free shows every month. ONLY FREE SHOWS!!!!!! Plus they record all their shows with 8 HD cameras and put all of them on YouTube. Can't get any better! Definitely worth checking out! read more

How have I never heard of this before? I won tickets to a taping for Cloud Cult so I headed down to the studio. Really cool space, great staff, free chips and vitamin water and the chance to see one of my favorite bands perform for like 40 people! Now I want to see more shows! read more

"As good as it gets!"- could not have said it better myself! I have attended several live shows this summer and each one has been better than the last! JBTV is my new go-to for music, they have introduced me to some of my new favorite bands after attending free shows and have great videos of my current favorite bands which I've watched on their website. If you have not already checked them out, I HIGHLY recommend that you watch some of their content. Super cool place 10/10 read more

I guess Jerry is still around. I will have to see if I can get that local access channel on my cable but what an impressive body of work he has! Thanks, Jerry. read more

Hey guys. The show is on NBC channel 5.2 on Comcast, RCN, WoW on Saturday and Sunday nights at 7pm. It's also on WJYS 62 on Weds at 11pm EVERY WEEK. Thanks for your feedback. 26 years and counting!! read more