2007.11.24 - Beat Kitchen - Mentally Ill reunion show + You Weren't There movie info

[Dave S.]

Show info:

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Mentally Ill
Negative Element
End Result

Doors - 9:30 p.m.
Cover - $8.00
18+ Show-Sorry kiddies, its a late show!!!

Beat Kitchen
2100 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60618
773.281.4444

Tickets available online

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE WITH NO SERVICE CHARGE AT SUBTERRANEAN--STOP BY WHEN THERE'S A SHOW TO BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE - (773) 278-6600

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More bands to confirm in a few days!

[heather]

why is it a surprise show if we have all the info a month before?

[Patrick Cosmos]

I kind of want to see Mentally Ill, but I'll bet they're so old :(

[Dave S.]

Surprise guests more like it--the write up was cut and pasted from an early version-sorry...


Regressive Films Presents "You Weren't There- A History Of Chicago Punk 1977-1984"
WORLD PREMIERE November 24,2007 at the Portage Theater.


"You Weren't There- A History Of Chicago Punk 1977-1984" is a documentary that looks back on the impact that the Punk movement had on the Windy City. Though overlooked in the annals of Rock history (compared to media-centric Los Angeles, New York, and London), Chicago served as an important early supporter of this burgeoning and controversial scene.

From what is now considered to be the first Punk dance club in America (La Mere Vipere), to proto-hardcore clubs (Oz, O'Banions), and All Ages DIY scene (Centro-Am Hall), Chicagoans made sure that there were outlets for the genre that was often blacklisted by the mainstream local live music scene. To make it happen, they had to endure harassment from the Police, City Hall, Neo-Nazis, and even the audience, as well as making uneasy alliances with the ever-present Chicago criminal underworld. It was a scene that could be at times violent and unsavory but always tempered with large doses of humor,art, and intelligence.

"You Weren't There" talks to the DJ's, musicians, promoters, artists, and fans who were pivotal in creating the Chicago Punk scene. The film also showcases classic archival footage of such great Chicago bands as Naked Raygun, the Effigies, Strike Under, Big Black, Articles Of Faith as well as lesser known greats Silver Abuse, the Mentally Ill, the Subverts,Negative Element, and many more.

The film will premiere at 7:30 pm, Saturday, November 24 at the historic Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Admission is $10. More info can be found at www.regressivefilms.com.

There will be an after-film concert featuring the Mentally Ill (featuring the first EVER live performance by the 1979 lineup that recorded the legendary Gacy's Place) Negative Element (all original members, first time since 1983), End Result (legendary art-damage punk) and more surprises to be announced at the Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave.,Chicago. Ph 773 281 4444. Show starts at 10:30 PM, and admission is $8.

[Dave S.]

Actually surprises added aside from the 3 bands.