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Episode #227 - Bruce Finkelman of 16" on Center

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If you’ve been to a live show in Chicago, there’s a good chance Bruce Finkelman had something to do with it. Starting with just $900 and a dream of creating a place where he belonged, Bruce opened the Empty Bottle in 1992, turning a scrappy Ukrainian Village dive into one of the city’s most beloved music venues. Since then, he’s helped shape Chicago’s cultural landscape through Longman & Eagle,…