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first_reported: 2026-11-13 13:27 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 13:27 CST
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# Steve Kessler and Jason Grigsby discuss Chicago music history

Steve Kessler and Jason Grigsby, a Montrose Saloon booker, talked with CBS News Chicago about the city's music scene and its challenges.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Steve Kessler](/chicago/wiki/steve-kessler.md), [Jason Grigsby](/chicago/wiki/jason-grigsby.md), [Montrose Saloon](/chicago/wiki/montrose-saloon.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/60-years-of-chicago-music-history-with-steve-kessler-and-jason-grigsby/), 2026-11-13 13:27 CST: 60 years of Chicago music history with Steve Kessler and Jason Grigsby

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