O'Banion's - Revision history

Tommy boy at 02:10, 14 January 2018

2018-01-14T02:10:58Z

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	'''O'Banion's''' was one of the oldest and longest running of the original punk clubs. Located on Clark St. and Erie, O'Banion's opened its doors in June of [[1978]]. From time of its opening until its closing on February 3rd [[1982]], the time during O'Banions operation was often considered to be the zenith of the original Chicago punk movement. After O'Banions closing, the scene transformed to larger venues, more people and less of a close-knit community.		[[Image:Obanions-ad.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Ad from Gabba Gabba Gazette 1979.]]'''O'Banion's''' was one of the oldest and longest running of the original punk clubs. Located on Clark St. and Erie, O'Banion's opened its doors in June of [[1978]]. From time of its opening until its closing on February 3rd [[1982]], the time during O'Banions operation was often considered to be the zenith of the original Chicago punk movement. After O'Banions closing, the scene transformed to larger venues, more people and less of a close-knit community.

	Every year, the members of the original O'Banion's scene have a reunion weekend in honor of their fallen venue. In [[2005]], the reunion took place at [[Club Foot]] and the musical portion was at [[The Note]] - acts such as the [[The Swingers]], [[Tu Tu & The Pirates]] and [[Bonemen of Barumba]] played reunion shows.		Every year, the members of the original O'Banion's scene have a reunion weekend in honor of their fallen venue. In [[2005]], the reunion took place at [[Club Foot]] and the musical portion was at [[The Note]] - acts such as the [[The Swingers]], [[Tu Tu & The Pirates]] and [[Bonemen of Barumba]] played reunion shows.

Casey: Crobar link

2010-08-05T17:01:41Z

Crobar link

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	* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.		* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.
	* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]		* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]
	* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the [[Crobar]] chain.		* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the Crobar chain.

	== 2007 Reunion ==		== 2007 Reunion ==

Casey: Crobar link

2010-08-05T16:57:01Z

Crobar link

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	* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.		* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.
	* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]		* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]
	* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the		* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the [[Crobar]] chain.

	== 2007 Reunion ==		== 2007 Reunion ==

Casey: Crobar link

2010-08-05T16:56:09Z

Crobar link

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	* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.		* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.
	* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]		* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]
	* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the ~~[[Crobar]]chain.~~		* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the

	== 2007 Reunion ==		== 2007 Reunion ==

Casey: /* Trivia */

2010-08-05T16:55:01Z

Trivia

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	* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.		* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.
	* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]		* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]
	* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the [[Crobar ~~chain~~]].		* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the [[Crobar]]chain.

	== 2007 Reunion ==		== 2007 Reunion ==

Casey: /* Trivia */

2010-08-05T16:52:52Z

Trivia

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	* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.		* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.
	* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]		* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]
	* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the Crobar chain.		* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the [[Crobar chain]].

	== 2007 Reunion ==		== 2007 Reunion ==

Casey: added info and trivia: Ken B.

2010-08-05T16:44:25Z

added info and trivia: Ken B.

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	* Larry Bartolli - Doorman		* Larry Bartolli - Doorman
	* Ken Ellis - Doorman		* Ken Ellis - Doorman
	* ~~Kenny B.~~ - Doorman		* Ken Barilich - Doorman
	* Bob Bell - Doorman		* Bob Bell - Doorman
	* Bob Larson - Doorman		* Bob Larson - Doorman
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	* Rocky - Doorman		* Rocky - Doorman

	== ~~Trvia~~ ==		== Trivia ==

	* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.		* The bartender would play Sham69's ''Sunday Morning Nightmare'' to let the patrons know that the crowd is shifting from a gay clientèle to a punk clientèle.
	* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]		* [[Santiago Durango]] and [[Marko Pezzati]] first met at O'Banions - later forming [[Naked Raygun]]
			* Ken Barilich went on to open mainstream night clubs including the Crobar chain.

	== 2007 Reunion ==		== 2007 Reunion ==

Vendooza: I changed staff entries and the O'Banion's Reunion web address

2010-04-24T17:56:07Z

I changed staff entries and the O'Banion's Reunion web address

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	== Employees ==		== Employees ==

	* Roseann - ~~Bar~~		* Roseann - Bartender
			* Bobbi Bland - Bartender
	* Nancy Rapchak - DJ		* Nancy Rapchak - DJ
	* Everett - ~~Manager~~		* Michael Balkunis - DJ
	* ~~Phil~~		* Everett - A Real Pain
	* Ken Ellis-Doorman		* Chuck Wassastrum - Doorman
	* Bob Bell-Doorman		* Larry Bartolli - Doorman
	* Bob Larson-Doorman		* Ken Ellis - Doorman
	* Terry Fox-		* Kenny B. - Doorman
			* Bob Bell - Doorman
			* Bob Larson - Doorman
			* Terry Fox - Manager / Booking Agent / DJ
	* Rocky - Doorman		* Rocky - Doorman

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	== 2007 Reunion ==		== 2007 Reunion ==

	The 2007 O'~~Bainion~~'s reunion took place on June 9th at [[Club Foot]] and had a better than usual turnout (though it's always packed there). The reunion doubled as a impromptu gather for many members of the [[ChicagoPunkPix]] message board.		The 2007 O'Banion's reunion took place on June 9th at [[Club Foot]] and had a better than usual turnout (though it's always packed there). The reunion doubled as a impromptu gather for many members of the [[ChicagoPunkPix]] message board.

	ChicagoPunkPix webmaster [[Marie Kanger Born]] took photos of the event and has a great writeup [http://chicagopunkpix.com/CPP/?p=11 in her online zine].		ChicagoPunkPix webmaster [[Marie Kanger Born]] took photos of the event and has a great writeup [http://chicagopunkpix.com/CPP/?p=11 in her online zine].
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

	* [http://~~home.comcast~~.net~~/~angel_fox/~~ O'Banion's reunion home page]		* [http://obanions.net O'Banion's reunion home page]
	* [http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Memoriam/O'Banion's/O'Banion's.htm O'Banion's in Memoriam by Sean Parnell]		* [http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Memoriam/O'Banion's/O'Banion's.htm O'Banion's in Memoriam by Sean Parnell]
	* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2005/06/12/obanions-reunion-night/ MXV reviews 2005 O'Banion's reunion]		* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2005/06/12/obanions-reunion-night/ MXV reviews 2005 O'Banion's reunion]

Ken Ellis: /* Employees */

2007-11-26T21:31:57Z

Employees

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	* Everett - Manager		* Everett - Manager
	* Phil		* Phil
			* Ken Ellis-Doorman
			* Bob Bell-Doorman
			* Bob Larson-Doorman
			* Terry Fox-
			* Rocky - Doorman

	== Trvia ==		== Trvia ==

Floodstrand at 11:40, 21 October 2007

2007-10-21T11:40:19Z

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	== Notable Shows ==		== Notable Shows ==

			* October 31,[[1978]] - [[ Nodes]]
	* October 5, [[1980]] - [[Strike Under]], [[Six Feet Under]]		* October 5, [[1980]] - [[Strike Under]], [[Six Feet Under]]
	* February 23, [[1981]] - Naked Raygun, [[Silver Abuse]]		* February 23, [[1981]] - Naked Raygun, [[Silver Abuse]]