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Bradfordville Blues Club

Lil’ Ed of The Blues Imperials flashes his signature smile onstage at the BBC.

Lil’ Ed of The Blues Imperials flashes his signature smile onstage at the BBC.   (Nancy Moreland/for the Chicago Tribune)

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From the music and dancing to the fried food and history, the BBC is worth seeking out even though it’s hard to find.

Bonfire

Bradfordville Blues Club patrons eat fried catfish and hang out under the stars by a bonfire. Bonfires have been built in this spot since the 1880s.   (Nancy Moreland/for the Chicago Tribune)

Ernestine Fryson

Miss Ernestine Fryson fries catfish by the bonfire every weekend at the BBC.   (Nancy Moreland/for the Chicago Tribune)

Dancing

Patrons fill the dance floor at the BBC, a legendary spot to take in live music on the weekends.   (Nancy Moreland/for the Chicago Tribune)

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