House of Blues is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine in an environment celebrating the African American cultural contributions of blues music and folk art. In 1992, the company converted a historical house in Cambridge, Mass., into the original House of Blues. It opened its doors on Thanksgiving Day, 1992, feeding the homeless before opening to the public. The HOB Music Halls feature almost every music genre: rock n roll, punk, alternative, heavy metal, rap, country, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, rock en espa ol, jazz, zydeco, folk, electronica and many other genres. The founders passion for the South has guided the creation of a unique menu. HOB chefs developed artistic adaptations of traditional southern favorites such as Creole jambalaya and BBQ baby back ribs while creating dishes like pan seared voodoo shrimp and seared Ahi tuna salad.