Neo (nightclub)

Neo
Address 2350 N. Clark St.
Location Chicago, Illinois
Type Nightclub
Website
http://www.neodanceclub.com

Neo was a nightclub located at 2350 N. Clark St. in the Chicago neighborhood of Lincoln Park. Established on July 25, 1979[1] Neo is the oldest[2] or one of the oldest[3] running nightclubs in Chicago and was a hangout and venue for a variety of musicians and artists, including David Bowie, Iggy Pop, David Bryne, the Clash, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and U2.[4][5][6] The nightclub has been noted for being gay-friendly[7] as well as part of goth subculture.[8]

History

In the 1980s the club was a center for Chicago's Punk and New Wave scenes.[6]

In 1988, on the advice of one of the bartenders employed by Neo's management, the bar was renovated to look like lower Wacker.[9][10]

In 2009, Neo celebrated its 30th anniversary and was Chicago's oldest nightclub.[11]

In 2015, the nightclub lost its lease and had to move to a new location.[12][13][14][15]

In Popular Culture

Sign to the alley entrance

The character Neo from the Matrix franchise drew inspiration from the nightclub and its patrons.[16][17]

References

  1. ↑ "Neo Nightclub to Move After Losing Lease". Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  2. ↑ Paul Biasco, "Neo Closing Iconic Lincoln Park Location After 36 Years", DNAinfo, July, 2015 full text.
  3. ↑ "Neo nightclub closing; seeking new location - Chicago Entertainment - Chicago Sun-Times". Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  4. ↑ Lauren Viera, "The Miracle of Neo", Chicago Tribune, Aug, 2009. full text.
  5. ↑ Sean Parnell, "Neo", Chicago Bar Project full text.
  6. 1 2 "The time David Bowie called Chicago home". Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  7. ↑ "The Social Ecology of Lesbians' Drinking: Considering the Contexts of Urban Neighborhoods". 2015-09-24.
  8. ↑ "Chicago’s Top Goth Bars And Clubs". chicago.cbslocal.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  9. ↑ "NEO transforms into Lower Wacker Drive (November 25, 1988)". Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  10. ↑ http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2015/07/28/after-36-years-neo-leaves-a-changing-lincoln-park
  11. ↑ http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-08-29/news/0908280393_1_dance-club-hangout-owner
  12. ↑ http://www.redeyechicago.com/restaurants-bars/redeye-neo-nightclub-closing-20150717-story.html
  13. ↑ Cromidas, Rachel. "Neo Nightclub Loses Lease, Prepares Temporary Move To Wicker Park". Chicagoist. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  14. ↑ "Neo Closes Iconic Lincoln Park Location". Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  15. ↑ "After 36 years, Neo leaves a changing Lincoln Park". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  16. ↑ http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/Neo/Neo.htm
  17. ↑ http://chicago.eater.com/2015/7/22/9015869/neo-weekend-dj-move#4794428


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