A teenage punk fan makes his way through the screams of Champaign’s Dick Justice and approaches the club owner. Shouting over the din, he politely asks for help calculating his bowling score.
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For the past year or so, punk and underground bands have been mixing sets and games at Fireside on Fullerton Avenue near California. What began as a sporadic event put on by individual bands has blossomed into a regular scene, with three unofficial bookers bringing groups in nearly every weekend.
So punks in need of space and a bowling alley short on regulars have found each other. Bands set up at the far end of the worn bowling alley, beyond the Lustre King Custom Ball Conditioner and Rock-ola jukebox.
Shows are scheduled for most weekends this summer. Thursday July 21 Shroom Union and Hub Cap play, Friday July 22 it’s Jerkwater, Spavid, and Tree. Fireside Bowl is at 2646 W. Fullerton. Cover for most shows is $5, games run $1.50 each, shoes $1. For more information call 486-2700 after 6 PM.
