If you're a fan of blues or jazz and haven't checked out Bleu Bistro yet, do yourself a favor and head over for some sophisticated food and hot, fresh live music. With a menu that features tempting dishes like sauteed duck breast and fresh steamed mussels, Bleu Bistro could've easily made music an afterthought, but the touring and national acts that perform there are top-notch. One of the big shows for November is a performance by the Nick Moss Band, who pay homage to the classic blues stylings of their hometown (Chicago, natch) but also reach into funk and jam territory, making a sound that's rootsy, dynamic and dance-worthy, as heard on their latest album, Time Ain't Free. (Kolbie Stonehocker)