CHICAGO VINYL CONNECTION
CVC 013: Vinyl Dealers
Miyagi Records (Chicago)
Miyagi Records is a Chicago-based record dealer since 2002. They specialize in the obscure and classic - Soul, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Rock, Blues, World Music, New Wave / Industrial, Hip-Hop, Disco, House in LP, 12inch single, & 45rpm formats. Influenced by the hyper-curated, hidden away vinyl shops of Tokyo, Japan, their goal is to become your 'secret spot.'
Roger's Records
Roger's Records travels the world to bring you the finest vintage vinyl one can find. With a focus on jazz, funk, and soul Roger's Records' also has choice rock, country and pop discs to add to your collection.
Blackwell's Records
Everything from classic OG’s to obscure imports, Blackwell’s is your home for quality Jazz. Jazz is definitely our passion, but we love and carry
all genres as well. From Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip Hop and Rock and Roll, you can find just about anything you have an interest in at Blackwell’s Records.
Cartridge Thunder
Cartridge Thunder is a record label based in Chicago, IL. They produce and distribute officially licensed collectible media, primarily on the vinyl format. In addition, they are authorized distributors of today's most exciting producers in the collectible space: NECA, Mondo, Light in the Attic, and more.
Del Pueblo Records (Chicago)
Del Pueblo Barbers & Records, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, was founded by friends Jon & Leo during the Summer of 2020. This unique project on the Southside combines their passion for hair cuts & rare deep cuts in all physical formats. Del Pueblo Records carries an array of genres but prides itself with its heavy Latin American catalog ranging from scarce tropical rhythms to regional Norteño & Tejano gems. "El Disco es Cultura".
Got Kinda Lost Records
Founder/All-Arounder/Curator for Got Kinda Lost Records, liner note assassin, and deep digger peddling label wares and multi-genre used goods from canonical classics to obscure private pressings.
CVC 013: DJs / Live Performers
Grant Crusor
After rifling through the record collections of his parents, his friend's parents, and his family, Grant knew at an early age he had an odd obsession with vinyl. This passion led him to begin South Rhodes Records but before he even sold his first record, you could find him placed squarely behind a set of 1200s. Expect soulful tunes of all eras with a focus on the classic and modern era New Jack Sound.
Gloria Vanderbilt
DJ Gloria Vanderbilt (aka Meghan Brozanic) has been spinning vinyl for 20 years. From 1960’s psych pop to 1990’s R&B to contemporary hip hop, DJ Gloria Vanderbilt keeps the party going. You can catch her eclectic sets across Chicago at Big Star, The Charleston and more.
Mass Transit
MassTransit deejays a wide variety of genres from Motown and classic 70’s soul and funk to Disco, Boogie, House, 90’s Hip-Hop, Samba, Salsa and beyond. MassTransit has also held long-time DJ residencies throughout Chicago including Motor Boogie, a 6-year monthly residency at Fox Bar Soho House Chicago.
Shon Dervis
Shon Dervis is a sonic juggernaut of Time & Space, opening portals to manipulate past present future with 7", 10", and 12" audio platters.
Tommy Kladis
Kladis collects, curates and mixes dance music across genres, from various physical locations and eras of time; music that brings people together and makes them move. He started spinning on vinyl and continues to dj with wax exclusively. His approach reflects a deep love and understanding of Midwestern dance music culture.