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'''Tuts''' was one of the first active punk clubs in the city, opening up in the late 70s. Located on the corner of Belmont and Sheffield, Tuts routinely played some of the best and most active alternative, punk and post-punk bands from around the nation. The more well known location of Tuts (959 W. Belmont) was preceded by [[The Quiet Knight]] and replaced by [[The Avalon]]. | '''Tuts''' was one of the first active punk clubs in the city, opening up in the late 70s. Located on the corner of Belmont and Sheffield, Tuts routinely played some of the best and most active alternative, punk and post-punk bands from around the nation. The more well known location of Tuts (959 W. Belmont) was preceded by [[The Quiet Knight]] and replaced by [[The Avalon]]. The very last night of Tuts (October [[1984]]) was also the very last show for [[Savage Beliefs]], it opened up as The Avalon the next day. | ||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
* '''Location 1''' - Wrigleyville, where [[Smart Bar]] is currently located | * '''Location 1''' - Wrigleyville, where [[Smart Bar]] is currently located | ||
* '''Location 2''' - 959 W. Belmont - The more well-known locale | * '''Location 2''' - 959 W. Belmont - The more well-known locale, now a cosmetology school | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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* December 10, 1983 - The Dickies | * December 10, 1983 - The Dickies | ||
* April 27. [[1984]] - [[Zoetrope]], [[Articles of Faith]] | * April 27. [[1984]] - [[Zoetrope]], [[Articles of Faith]] | ||
* October 1984 - Savage Beliefs | |||
== Notable Staff == | == Notable Staff == | ||
Latest revision as of 18:21, 11 May 2018
Tuts was one of the first active punk clubs in the city, opening up in the late 70s. Located on the corner of Belmont and Sheffield, Tuts routinely played some of the best and most active alternative, punk and post-punk bands from around the nation. The more well known location of Tuts (959 W. Belmont) was preceded by The Quiet Knight and replaced by The Avalon. The very last night of Tuts (October 1984) was also the very last show for Savage Beliefs, it opened up as The Avalon the next day.
Locations
- Location 1 - Wrigleyville, where Smart Bar is currently located
- Location 2 - 959 W. Belmont - The more well-known locale, now a cosmetology school
Notes
- Held about 500 people with a dance area and tables - CR
Documented Shows
- September 1980 - Tuxedo Moon
- July 27, 1980 - The Cramps, The Imports
- March 6, 1981 - Joe "King" Carrasco
- March 8, 1981 - Bauhaus
- March 11, 1981 - DNA
- April 11, 1981 - Echo and the Bunnymen
- July 15, 1981 - Black Flag, The Effigies, DV8
- July 16, 1981 - The Fall, Da, Naked Raygun
- July 17, 1981 - Wazmo Nariz
- August 1, 1981 - Romeo Void
- August 8, 1981 - Killing Joke
- September 4, 1983 - The Effigies, Savage Beliefs
- December 10, 1983 - The Dickies
- April 27. 1984 - Zoetrope, Articles of Faith
- October 1984 - Savage Beliefs
Notable Staff
- Val - Owner
- Kathleen - Bartender, muscular build
- Veronica - Bartender, more petite and popular with the boys
References
- Music and Art in Chicago 1978-1982 - Most info from this page