Opened in 1987 in Chicago, Lounge Ax was an important live indie music venue hosting acts such as Liz Phair, The Replacements, Smashing Pumpkins, Poi Dog Pondering, Urge Overkill and Wilco (whose frontman Jeff Tweedy married the co-owner in 1995). The interior of Lounge Ax was one long continuous space with a crazy little stage in the back, a leaky ceiling, and a seating area with a legless couch, a smattering of tables, purple walls, Christmas lights and Elvis paraphernalia…as indie as it gets.

DEFUNCT: 2000

• Ceramic
• 11 oz
• Dishwasher and microwave safe