Tuts

Tuts was one of the first active punk clubs in the city. 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.

Locations

• Location 1 - Wrigleyville, where Smart Bar is currently located
• Location 2 - 959 W. Belmont - The more well-known locale

Documented Shows

• September 1980 - Tuxedo Moon
• ??? 1980 - The Cramps, The Imports
• March 6, 1981 - Joe "King" Carrasco
• March 7, 1981 - Bauhaus
• April 11, 1981 - Echo and the Bunnymen
• July 15, 1981 - Black Flag, The Effigies, DV8
• July 16, 1981 - The Fall, Da
• August 1, 1981 - Romeo Void
• August 8, 1981 - Killing Joke
• December 10, 1983 - The Dickies

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