CHICAGO VINYL CONNECTION
CVC 016: 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.'
Aadam Jacobs (Chicago)
Aadam has been selling records for decades, and now he brings his knowledge and inventory to CVC. With a focus on Rock music, you’ll also find soundtracks, jazz, soul, and hip-hop. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please ask!
Homebody Records
Homebody Records is operated by electronic musician and vinyl DJ, Tom Owens, aka Roland Potions. Existing as a pop up and online seller, Homebody specializes in 12" singles of House, Disco and Boogie as well as LPs of all genres
Jaytoo (Chicago)
A legend in the Chicago Hip-Hop + DJ scene, Jay's deep, vinyl-only sets mirror his deep crates at the Dealer's table.
Sonorama Discos (Chicago)
Sonorama Discos is a DJ collective made up of Charly Garcia and brothers Eddy and Marlowe Baca, that for over ten years have been sharing their love and passion for vintage Latin sounds in all rhythms and genres. They've held several dj residencies around the city and have contributed to several indie radio shows including an ongoing regular program on Lumpen Radio based out of Bridgeport. In the past six years the collective have run a small independent record label with 10 releases to date featuring contemporary bands both locally and internationally.
Sol Son
Solson doesn't consider himself a DJ, but rather a record player, collector, and event curator. For over a decade he's been involved in many of Chicago's underground events including the legendary Love Supreme parties, the Chicago edition of the global Soul Time party, and most recently his own event Be You.
Tropicalazo (Chicago)
Small, independent online record monger of all things Tropical and beyond for more than 10 years.
CVC 016: DJs / Live Performers
Mike Slugs
Mike Slugs is a veteran DJ who’s been putting in work all around Chicago for many years. He got his start in music digging through his moms record collection as a teen, which led to him making beats and growing his own record collection. He has residencies all across the city. Mikes sets have no boundaries and are heavily fused with funk, soul, r&b and Latin rhythms. He’s known to weave in and out of sonics that will make any party bop!
Love Bug
Lovebug is a veteran Chicago DJ and record collector who’s love runs deep for all things vinyl. From House to Disco to Latin Grooves, Lovebug has got something for everyone. She has been busy with residencies at South Side hot spot Punch House every 2nd Wednesday of the month as well as a new night starting up at State & Lake Tavern tagging with Mike Slugs. Not only is Lovebug setting up the vibe musically but she has started her own charcuterie business curating nights of delicious cheeseboards paired with her selection wine tastings that will leave you feeling perfectly full and satisfied.”
Sol Son
Solson doesn't consider himself a DJ, but rather a record player, collector, and event curator. For over a decade he's been involved in many of Chicago's underground events including the legendary Love Supreme parties, the Chicago edition of the global Soul Time party, and most recently his own event Be You.
Soulphonetics
Soulphonetics is a DJ/Producer collective based out of Chicago & formed by Christian Vera & Caswell James. Together they've hustled diligently to push the soulful sounds of House, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and all forms of Afro-Latin & Electronic rhythms, new & old into the fabric of social consciousness.
Teebot
Back in the early 90's, DJ Teebot started making mix tapes, and those early mixes opened the door to playing college parties and local radio stations. DJ Teebot's music collection consists of Funk, Soul, Hip-Hop, Rap, Pop, House, Latin, Afrobeat, and World Music-- genres collected and perfected over the course of 20 years. DJ Teebot describes his style as "soulful blends with a hint of turntablism”.