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    Business ProfileforHouse of Blues

    Restaurants

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    This business has 0 reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview of BBB Rating

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654-2683
    BBB File Opened:
    3/4/1997
    Years in Business:
    28
    Business Started:
    1/1/1996
    Business Started Locally:
    1/1/1996
    Business Incorporated:
    5/8/1996
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • HOG Chicago, Inc.
    Business Management
    • Mr. Ryan Shea, VP Operations/General Manager
    • Mr. Joe Gaspary, Assistant General Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Ryan Shea, VP Operations/General Manager
    • Mr. Joe Gaspary, Assistant General Manager

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Ryan Shea, VP Operations/General Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (312) 527-3072
      Primary Fax

    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    12/22/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I am writing to file a formal complaint against the House of Blues regarding misleading advertising and a significant failure in communication, specifically related to a meet-and-greet event held on 12/21/23. This issue not only resulted in financial loss but also a deeply disappointing experience.Details of the Incident:Misleading Advertising:On 12/17/23, I purchased tickets for a special event at the House of Blues (through Live Nation), which included an additional fee for an exclusive meet-and-greet session with the performing artist.The advertising and ticket confirmation explicitly stated the time for this session was 7pm. Relying on this information, we planned our arrival accordingly. A screenshot is attached to my complaint showing the time stated.Communication Failure:Upon our arrival at 6:53, we were informed that the meet-and-greet had already occurred at a different time than what was communicated both on the website and via email. This misinformation led to us missing the entire meet-and-greet session, rendering the additional fee we paid completely useless.Lack of Accountability:When I brought this issue to the attention of the venue, there was no acknowledgment of their error or its impact on us and possibly other attendees.Financial and Emotional Impact:The additional payment for the meet-and-greet was substantial and was rendered meaningless due to the venue's error.This incident not only caused financial loss but also significant disappointment and frustration.
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