Cubby Bear

Cubby Bear, across the street from Wrigley Field, was a relatively popular venue for punk shows in the early 80s. Though it is now known more for drunk Cub fans, in its day Cubby Bear was one of the better places in the city to see your favorite punk band. Steve Albini mentioned that the early 80s Cubby Bear was much smaller than today's version.

Notable Shows

 * Late 1981 - The Fall, Naked Raygun (who played an encore (Libido) naked)
 * October 24, 1981 - Naked Raygun, Silver Abuse
 * April 23, 1982 - Naked Raygun, Trial By Fire
 * Summer, 1982 - Naked Raygun, Rights of the Accused - Dave Grohl's first show
 * July 3, 1983 - J.F.A., Anti-Bodies, Evil Eye, Rights of the Accused, Gross National Product
 * November 12, 1983 - Discharge
 * August 18, 1984 - Big Black, Bloodsport, Man Sized Action
 * July, 1985 - Articles of Faith - final show
 * October 9, 1988 - Social Distortion, Sham 69, Zero Boys, Bhopal Stiffs