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Kinetic Playground |
 1113 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago
Tel: (773) 769-5483
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20 Review(s) Total
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Doc Janos says:
On Friday 4/10/09 11:19 PM
I too was there on some of the key nights like going to see a band that had a hit album, Vanilla Fudge. I balked at the $5 ticket, but at least there would be two backup bands. I sat right at the front [even had my camera--somewhere will find those slides]. the first band was Jethro Tull. Second billing was Led Zeppelin. By the end of their set I had to be peeled off the floor along with the other 300 folks or so [yes, only 300]. I felt sorry for Fudge--after 2-3 songs the place emptied. How do you top Tull & Zep? A few weeks later Tull and Zep were back with them 2nd and 3rd respectively plus a local band, Illinois Speed Press, to open--again $5 and you could stay for both sets if you'd like. Between sets Aaron Russo made an announcement, "Normally we don't mind you staying for the second set but we've got a problem tonight. There are a lot of folks waiting to get in and we're full. If you've had enough great music maybe you'd give them a chance." We walked to the door and saw that Clark St. had been taken over by thousands wanting in.
Robert Teitel says:
On Friday 4/10/09 8:14 PM
Got to see Led Zeppelin there 4 times plus the great concert with savoy brown and 'new comer' Jethro Tull. As a Detroit boy I loved it cause it reminded me of Russ Gibbs' Grande back home. Chicago was blessed to have a promoter and showman in Aaron Russo.. just awesome.
Airedale Clowns says:
On Friday 3/20/09 11:16 AM
Wow! I remember going to this place in the late 60's. It was a wild ride for a kid under 17. One concert I got to go backstage with some friends to see Led Zeppelin (didn't talk to them because I didn't want to be seen as a groupie) and was able to sit right on stage for the concert. If my parents had known what went on there I wouldn't have got out the door.
Theron Moore says:
On Sunday 1/27/08 5:15 PM
Pat Helsel -- if you're still out there, i'd love to see the footage you shot inside the old kinetic. shoot me an e-mail, maybe we can work something out. Theron Moore -- stvitusfan@aol.com
Joe Falco says:
On Friday 11/9/07 6:27 PM
This was THE best place ever. If you all remember, it was originally called " The Electric Theater" Reflecting on this place just makes you smile. The strobe lights, the meditation booths, great balcony and THE BANDS.WOW amazing Bands. You could walk right up to the admission window the night of the concert, for $5, pay it and walk right in and to the front of the stage. One night I remember seeing Led Zeplin, Savoy Brown and a special guest star that nobody heard of just yet,... Jethro Tull. ALL in the same night! The people in the audience?.... hippies.... yep.. we sure were. We were all amazing and loving every second of it.
Sue Miller says:
On Tuesday 10/23/07 3:15 AM
Now that we've lost Aaron Russo, a great man and a true patriot, who brought the greatest music to Chicago for five bucks admission..I feel truly fortunate to have been a part of it, and am sad for this generation because I don't think they have what we had.
Pat Helsel says:
On Monday 8/13/07 1:06 AM
Damian Paul, if you're still out there, I'd be interested in communicating with you and others concerning the KP. I managed to get in while Rainbo was moving out & gave myself a tour with a camera & camcorder. Took some pictures & grabbed some pieces of facade. Alot of people thought the rink was the place, but actually the much smaller room at the front with the ceiling hub. Let's talk. Pat
dave says:
On Thursday 5/31/07 4:57 PM
Not true at all Bill. You must have gone there on an off night. I've been there on some nights that were packed, and some where it was relatively slow, but the door guy always remembers who I am, and tells me "We got one rule here. Have a good time!"
Bill says:
On Sunday 5/13/07 5:35 PM
This is a tired and failed attempt at an Uptown nightclub. Now it only attracts about 20 a-holes on a Friday night that all know each other and don't like new faces. Stay away.
Greg Stewart says:
On Tuesday 5/8/07 7:06 AM
Wow! I just want to comment on the comment from Sue below... I am a big fan of Sue Miller! I can say just about the same thing about Lounge Axe!!! Lounge Axe was the place where you got to see Wilco AND Ween on a double bill!!! She put together amazing packages and gave a place for artists to develop their craft as well as build a scene! And I think the Kinetic Playground is following in this historic tradition!
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