19950302 Chicago: Singer Koko Taylor opens Blues Club in Chicago .Blues singer Koko Taylor proudly put her name on Chicago's newest Blues Club."Koko Taylor's Chicago Blues" was launched with a fun press party showcasing thetalented Koko Taylor and a few of her blues buddy friends.The nightclub,formerly the "Gingerman" opened in whats known as the legendary "Division Street" or "Rush Street"area of Downtown Chicago.It's located at 7 west Division Street. Koko's nightspot is sure to draw an eclectic crowd of those loving the blues and those hoping some of her famous blues friends stop by for an impromptu jam session after their own concerts.This is where Koko fans can catch her Chicago club performances.The club serves an array of popular low priced munchies and the sight lines to the stage from the bar and other seating areas are quite good. The club is a joint venture with ALA Carte Entertainment that has other nightclub interests in Chicago such as Excalibur which islocated on the former sight of the Limelight Club.During the party,Koko joined in with her well wishing friends and sang,"Sweet Home Chicago".PHOTOS AVAILABLE OF:Koko putting on her lipstick in the mirror of her dressing room.Koko singing "Sweet Home Chicago" onstage with other Blues singers(Lonnie Brooks and his son Ronnie,Shirley King(B.B.King's daughter),Mighty Joe Young,Gloria Hardiman,B.B.Queen of Detroit and Koko's band The Blues Machine. Koko on the dance floor with her "Blues Buddies" and dancing with Shirley King-daughter of B.B.King. Koko posing front of stage leaning on amp and smiling.Signs announcing the opening are behind her.Koko performing shot from onstage with crowd watching her.MISC:Ambiant crowd shots,outside of club.UPDATE: The club closed a couple of years later.Photo: ©Linda Matlow/Pix Int'[email protected]