Chicagoverse 311 - Bruce Finkelman (16 on Center)

Bruce Finkelman returns to Dynasty Podcasts to speak on spaces for Chicago’s music communities.The live music professional revisits the early days of the Empty Bottle, including the “Next Seattle” era of Chicago music in the early ‘90s. Finkelman also details the evolution of the 16 on Center music, F&B, and nightlife collective that he co-founded with Craig Golden, including Pilsen’s Thalia Hall.Elsewhere, the lifelong Chicago music veteran reveals the origins and future vision of the Salt Shed, and shares the motivation behind expanding into the food hall space, including Chicago’s From Here On and Revival Food Hall.