Mothers

Mothers is a bar/nightclub off Division and Rush Street in Chicago. While they are most well-known for being an upscale, trendy nightclub with a very strict dress code, Mothers was the home of a number of punk shows during 1979. This "Summer of Punk" lasted from about July to October of 1979[1] and only played punk shows during the week. It was all thanks to an out-of-town promoter, whose name remains unknown. After the promoter left, the shows stopped and Mother's went back to the place that wouldn't let you in if they didn't like how you dressed.

Notable Shows (all in 1979)

• Buzzcocks / Gang of Four
• The Cramps
• Peter Perrit and The Only Ones

External Links

• WinyCityPunk thread about Mothers