Detail for Neo (closed) : Alternative / Dance

A long alley leads to the entrance of one of Chicago's best progressive nightspots. A long granite bar serves up the gin and tonics, while the DJ spins a great mix of alternative and industrial tracks. On many occasions, the patrons on the dance floor are an act in themselves.

April 23, 2003: Body Modification Night

Wed: Service Industry Night; Thur: Planet Earth; Fri: Elektric Cafe; Sat: Contemporary Insanity. - sys, 03/31/2003

NEOS IS LIKE NO OTHER NIGHT SPOT IVE EVER EXPERIENCED. THE PLACE HOLDS A REALLY DIVERSE CROWD OF PEOPLE. I USUALLY ONLY VISIT ON THURSDAY NIGHTS. NEW WAVE NIGHTS ARE THE BEST! ALL AND ALL, I HAVE TO SAY THAT NEOS IS A SPOT TAHT YOU CAN GO AND JUST BE YOURSELF. - Jsalinas, 07/03/2008

I used to hang & worked at Neo in the 80s. It was definietly a place I will always remember as my second home. I saw many things there I never saw any where els or since. Miss those days prior to kids and had the time of my life. Hope Tony and Cal and all



the old people are ok. Rock on ...... - Amber, 02/24/2008

NEO- Still good to know that despite changes in the music & fashion, one ov the clubs that was there & STILL here is still NEO. Love knowing that the music formats change along with the night & dj's, but variety is what makes this club still special. The staff is kinda like family(some ov them) & even if you don't belong, 'clotheswise' you can still come in & have a fun time. - Nancy n, 04/19/2006

if there is one place in Chicago, Neo is the place - Michael, 10/19/2005

I lived in Chicago for 26 yrs. then like an imbicile I moved to a little Po-Dunk town in Wisconsin. It is quite culturally deficient, & despite going in the wilderness, nothing to do. I long for NEO once again to fill my senses & float me into the clouds. I am moving back to Chicago, & heading right for the Alternative Nation of NEO! - Hallucinosis, 10/20/2003

Yes, the little man in the white shirt who dances in one place is still there or at Exit. - seraph, 09/21/2003

Folks, when I



was ten they opened this place. I remember it well. A whole line of freaks going down the block ... excellent! Those were the days when the risque'est thing in the area was Rocky Horror at the Biograph ... well the public things, anyway. Have been down recently. Every year there is a rumor about Neo closing. I can tell you that this may be strewn by the owner's to pump the anniversary show, or by disgruntled friends and ex-patrons. But, in truth, it is still there and going strong. Pax. - Bartok, 09/06/2003

Neo is the only club where you can dance and feel free.Its the only club that I know of where you can express your individuality.Neos is one of the best clubs around, you can dance for hours straight it`s dark and the atmosphere makes it easier to dance.The club gives you an adrenaline high that you can feel for hours. - Aimee, 08/30/2003

What a kick to discover my old favorite chicago club is still alive and well. Haven't been around for years. I was going thru clothes in the attic and found my old NEO jacket. we are talking 1979-80! Fond memories made it hard to part with I suppose. - jj, 08/30/2003

IM SO GLAD YOUR NOT CLOSED FOR GOOD. I MISSED YOU GUYS. - LYNN, 07/12/2003

Dark, Dark, Dark. Very gothy. Good music. Chris 'Rip Her to Shreds' Buchards and Dave Roberts were the best DJ's they ever had...long ago. Maybe Dave is still there? Dunno, it' s been awhile. Nice dark dance floor. I wonder if the little man in the white dress shirt and black pants who dances for several hours straight still shows up there? Or the guy with the breifcase and a mysterioso look on his face? Joyous Ennui! You will find the girl in the Type O - song who smokes clove cigarettes and likes the darK there! - Type Z Positive, 05/30/2003

well thank god Neo doesn't seem to be closing anytime soon. Thursday night (Planet Earth) is the best 80s mix you'll ever find -- and the only place in town, any night, that will play Sisters of Mercy! and didja know there's a coupon in the Reader that gets 2 people in free before midnight, any night of the week?? just look for the Neo ad and cut it out!!! cheapest, nicest, gothest date ever ..... - perki.kate, 05/13/2003

neo ... the mainstay of goth/industrial chicago ... still open and still going strong. be there. - indigoth6, 09/30/2002

if you're planning to visit NEO again, do it soon. the club's future is uncertain, and it may be closing its doors for good. come one, come all, and have the best night of entertainment in chicago. - dj $#&@!, 06/12/2002

Neo is the best club in town! My only wish is that they'd get back DJ CarrieMonster on a regular basis. New Year's was a blast. I wish it could always be like that! Thanks-Lisa - VelvetGrrrl, 01/15/2002

I have to give Neo two thumbs up, it's probably on my top 3 list, and that's saying alot comming from a guy who all into 70's and hippie jam bands. Very cool vibe like something out of the crow 2 or the Doom Generation. It's cool that you'll see one person preped out and another totally goth (they are in the magority). The set up is really cool and not to crowded, its unusually cold too. The people are a good time but you can tell there are a few who take themselves too serriously. The music got better as the night went on and they stoped playing that Depeche Mode crap and started kicking Ramstein and Peter Murphy...good stuff. - cougar, 08/19/2000

last night my friend and i entered neo for the first time. and the whole enviroment was like no other. music was dope especially the sKiNNy PupPy. have been to anyother club that appreciated that band. well looking forward to visiting soon. trance13 - lucas_trance@hotmail.com, 04/18/1999

Tell us about your experience at Neo (closed)
1 planet: Below par, skip it.
2 planets: Has redeeming facets.
3 planets: Decent, worth checking out.
4 planets: Excellent, we'll be back.
5 planets: Stellar .. out of this world!
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