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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 in late January [[1982]], the time during O'Banions opertion 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.   
'''O'Banion's''' was one of the oldest and longest running of the original punk clubs.  From time of its opening in June of [[1978]] until its closing in late January [[1982]], the time during O'Banions opertion 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.   

Revision as of 03:53, 28 February 2006

O'Banion's was one of the oldest and longest running of the original punk clubs. From time of its opening in June of 1978 until its closing in late January 1982, the time during O'Banions opertion 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.

General Info

  • Address - 661 N. Clark
  • Phone # - (312) 664-8585
  • Hours - Open from 7am to 4am

Employees

  • Roseann - Bar
  • Nancy Rapchak - DJ
  • Phil

Notable Shows

  • September 18, 1981 - The Dead Kennedys
  • January 23, 1982 - Toxic Reasons

External Links

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