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'''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. | '''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]]. | ||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
* '''Location 1''' - Wrigleyville, where [[Smart Bar]] is currently located | * '''Location 1''' - Wrigleyville, where [[Smart Bar]] is currently located | ||
* '''Location 2''' - | * '''Location 2''' - 953 W. Belmont - The more well-known locale | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Revision as of 07:18, 14 June 2008
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.
Locations
- Location 1 - Wrigleyville, where Smart Bar is currently located
- Location 2 - 953 W. Belmont - The more well-known locale
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
- July 17, 1981 - Wazmo Nariz
- 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