From the outside, Sleeping Village appears to be yet another bar-turned-concert hall. Started by partners Eric Henry, Rob Brenner and Billy Helmkamp (also owners of The Whistler), it opened its doors in Avondale (3734 W. Belmont) on January 31. It features an eclectic beer and cider bar, a 300-capacity music venue, and a year-round outdoor patio.
“I think we all came from musical backgrounds, either playing in bands or producing at home,” says Brenner. “We’ve all kind of continued to do it on the side but made careers out of it also.”
