Chestnut Cabaret was a

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located at 38th and Ludlow Streets in

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. It opened in 1978 and closed in 1994, then it reopened in 2009 renamed the ''Blockley'' before its closure in 2013.

History

Many famous bands played the Chestnut Cabaret, including: *

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* Electric Love Muffin *

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* House of Love *

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* Krokus *

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* Toto *

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