Andy's Records

Flow and Spin
2025-05-01 19:30 - 20:45 (America/Chicago) | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join Kristin from Trillium Yoga for a feel good flow while Nick spins some vinyl. Class will take place in the record shop at 16 N Whitney St. Grayslake IL and space is limited to 10 peeps so advanced registration is required. Bring your mat and your moves…Let’s groove!

Investment for a Good Time:$30

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Hip-hop Sundays
2025-04-27 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-23 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us in the store once a month as we break out the ones and twos for some coffee, beats and vibes. We will spin some of our favorite hip-hop albums over coffee and pastries with the occasional pop-in performance from local DJs or MCs. Free, all ages.

Andy's Open Mic
2025-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Andy’s open mic, co/hosted by The Welcome Table! Sign up to sing, play a song or show off your other hidden talent! Cover charge is any canned or shelf stable food donation for The Welcome Table. Sign up is first come, first served once the event starts (no pre-registration). Guitar/bass amps will be backlined along with a keyboard and microphones, just bring your instrument (or self) and perform, all types of performance art welcome! All ages. BYOB.

Vinyl Listening Club
2025-04-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Welcome to Andy’s Records Vinyl Listening Club!
Each month we will gather to listen to and dissect a selected vinyl album with a group of like-minded music lovers over snacks and drinks (BYOB). We encourage you to listen in any way you can ahead of the meeting and be prepared to participate in a casual discussion about the album. We will also have a limited number of copies available on vinyl for purchase (if anyone would like to preorder a copy please let me know and we can make sure to get extras). Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, swag, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing we will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick our next album if they want to!).
This month’s selsection is The Flying Club Cup by Beirut! Released in 2007, it is the 2nd studio album from the Balkin influenced indie-folk group though the music on this album has a French influence due to singer Zach Condon’s interest in French chanson during its recording. We’re VERY excited to listen to this one with you so sign up now!

Andy's Records Live w/ Ghost Cuts (MKE) and Mourning Star
2025-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Our Andy’s Records Live series continues with a live in-store performance from Milwaukee indie-rockers Ghost Cuts with support from Mourning Star! As always, all shows are FREE and ALL AGES. Doors at 6PM, music at 6:30PM

Hip-hop Sundays
2025-03-23 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us in the store once a month as we break out the wheel of steel for some coffee, pastries, beats and vibes. This month we’re excited to have a special in-store performance from DJ Special Ed! Free, all ages.

Vinyl Listening Club
2025-03-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Welcome to Andy’s Records Vinyl Listening Club!
Each month we will gather to listen to and dissect a selected vinyl album with a group of like-minded music lovers over snacks and drinks (BYOB). We encourage you to listen in any way you can ahead of the meeting and be prepared to participate in a casual discussion about the album. We will also have a limited number of copies available on vinyl for purchase (if anyone would like to preorder a copy please let me know and we can make sure to get extras). Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, swag, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing we will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick our next album if they want to!).

This month’s selection is Madvillainy by Madvillain! Madvillain was an American hip hop supergroup formed in 2002, consisting of rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib. Their only album, Madvillainy, earned critical acclaim and cult popularity, widely regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of all time and a benchmark record for alternative hip hop.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-listening-club-march-registration-1258509478729?aff=oddtdtcreator

Live from Andy's Records w/ The Ultimate Alliance
2025-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Our Live from Andy’s series continues with an in-store performance from local hip-hop crew The Ultimate Alliance! As always, our shows are FREE and ALL AGES!

Andy's Open Mic
2025-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Andy’s open mic, co/hosted by The Welcome Table! Sign up to sing, play a song or show off your other hidden talent! Cover charge is any canned or shelf stable food donation for The Welcome Table. All ages. BYOB.

The Culture of Hip-hop (GAPL)
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us and Professor Courtney Joseph for an insightful discussion on the culture of Hip Hop. How did a cultural phenomenon that originated in the Bronx by Black and Brown youth become a global movement? This talk will offer a brief overview of the history of Hip Hop, highlighting its growth and transformation into a powerful cultural force. We’ll explore the genre’s roots, key figures, and its influence across the globe. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just curious about the genre, come celebrate the rich legacy of Hip Hop and its profound impact on culture today!
Hosted by the Grays Area Public Library, register here:
https://grayslake.librarycalendar.com/event/culture-hip-hop-journey-professor-courtney-joseph-40841

Vinyl Listening Club
2025-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Welcome to Andy’s Records Vinyl Listening Club!
Each month we will gather to listen to and dissect a selected vinyl album with a group of like-minded music lovers over snacks and drinks (BYOB). We encourage you to listen in any way you can ahead of the meeting and be prepared to participate in a casual discussion about the album. We will also have a limited number of copies available on vinyl for purchase (if anyone would like to preorder a copy please let me know and we can make sure to get extras). Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, swag, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing we will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick our next album if they want to!).

This month’s selsection is If’n by fIREHOSE! Released in 1987, it’s the bands second studio album and is gererally considered to include more cohesive and focused songwriting than their 1986 debut. Touring together had obviously made the band tighter as a unit, and several of their best all-time compositions reside here.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-listening-club-february-registration-1215690375639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Live from Andy's Records w/ Jules Klee & Connor Vincent
2025-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Our Live from Andy’s Records series continues with a live in-store performance from Chicago singer/songwriter Jules Klee with support from local songwriter Connor Vincent (Arcadia Silas)! Come enjoy an intimate evening of folk and americana in the shop. As always all in-store performances are FREE and ALL AGES! BYOB

Live from Andy's Records with Moon Rules Apply, Steady Ahead and Misted!
2025-01-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Our Live from Andy’s Records series continues with live in-store performances from Moon Rules Apply and Steady Ahead and Misted! Join us for a night of throwback 90’s grunge! As always this is a FREE and ALL AGES show!

Vinyl Listening Club
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Welcome to Andy’s Records Vinyl Listening Club!
Each month we will gather to listen to and dissect a selected vinyl album with a group of like-minded music lovers over snacks and drinks (BYOB). We encourage you to listen in any way you can ahead of the meeting and be prepared to participate in a casual discussion about the album. We will also have a limited number of copies available on vinyl for purchase (if anyone would like to preorder a copy please let me know and we can make sure to get extras). Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, swag, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing we will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick our next album if they want to!).

This month’s selsection is The Midnight Organ Fight by Frightened Rabbit! Released in 2008, it’s the second studio album from the Scotish indie-rock band. The album received widespread critical acclaim upon it’s release with praise often centered on the writing, honest lyricism, and passionate delivery of the band. The album has continued to receive recognition long after its release and has been featured on various year- and decade-end critic lists.
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-listening-club-january-registration-1125648658439?aff=oddtdtcreator

Andy's Holiday Party!
2024-12-21 14:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us once more for a visit from Rockin’ Santa and Mrs. Clause as they transform the record store into Santa’s jam space for a day of photos, drinks, games, prizes, holiday music and more! As always this is a FREE and ALL AGES show!

Vinyl Listening Club
2024-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Welcome to Andy’s Records Vinyl Listening Club!
Each month we will gather to listen to and dissect a selected vinyl album with a group of like-minded music lovers over snacks and drinks (BYOB). We encourage you to listen in any way you can ahead of the meeting and be prepared to participate in a casual discussion about the album. We will also have a limited number of copies available on vinyl for purchase (if anyone would like to preorder a copy please let me know and we can make sure to get extras). Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, swag, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing we will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick our next album if they want to!).

Live from Andy's Records with Meg and the Wheelers!
2024-12-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Our live from Andy’s Records series continues with an in-store performance from Meg and the Wheelers! Meg & The Wheelers are a country western band from Chicago, Illinois, formed by songwriter Meg Sampson in 2018. Saluki alums Meg Sampson and Amy Myers bring action packed harmony to country classics and give you new works that have a perfect throwback blend with a fresh twist.

Vinyl Listening Club
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Welcome to Andy’s Records Vinyl Listening Club!
Each month we will gather to listen to and dissect a selected vinyl album with a group of like-minded music lovers over snacks and drinks (BYOB). We encourage you to listen in any way you can ahead of the meeting and be prepared to participate in a casual discussion about the album. We will also have a limited number of copies available on vinyl for purchase (if anyone would like to preorder a copy please let me know and we can make sure to get extras). Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, swag, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing we will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick our next album if they want to!).
This month’s selection is The Magnolia Elctric Company by Songs Ohia! The Magnolia Electric Co. is the seventh and final album by Songs: Ohia. It was recorded by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio in Chicago and released by Secretly Canadian on March 4, 2003. As usual, this album was selected by last month’s raffle winner and we are both super excited to listen to and discuss it with you!

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-listening-club-november-registration-1054917258919?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Live in-store with Bad Ass Radio network!
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us on Saturday afternoon as the Bad Ass Radio Network celebrates its 3rd anniversary with a live, in-store broadcast! Bad Ass Radio will be bringing their DJs, live performers and prizes all to the records store for one epic birthday bash!

Live from Andy's Records with Umbra and the Volcan Siege!
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Our Live from Andy’s series continues with an in-store performance from Umbra and the Volcan Seige (Chicago). Umbra and the Volcan Siege was founded in 2006 by Jim Licka embracing his “super hero ultra-identity” as UMBRA. Umbra is surrounded by his siege of musicians which help create a sound-scape of genre bending music. As always this show is FREE and ALL AGES!

It's a Deadman's Party!
2024-11-02 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Keep the Halloween spirit alive…or dead…at Andy’s Records Dead Man’s Party on Saturday, November 2nd! The scary fun kicks off at 7 pm! Have a favorite musician? Dress up as them and perform with a little karaoke fun! A little Jimmy Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury or Jim Morrison!? Bring on the Oingo Boingo spirited fun and “Don’t run away, it’s only me! Don’t be afraid of what you can’t see!”

Live from Andy's Records with The Westerlees!
2024-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Mark your calendars for our next Live at Any’s Records event with an in-store performance from The Westerlees!!! We’re so excited to have some old-time hot jazz in the shop so bring your dancing shoes and join us for a good time! As always this show is FREE and ALL AGES!

Vinyl Listening Club
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Welcome to Andy’s Records Vinyl Listening Club!
Each month we will gather to listen to and dissect a selected vinyl album with a group of like-minded music lovers over snacks and drinks (BYOB). We encourage you to listen in any way you can ahead of the meeting and be prepared to participate in a casual discussion about the album. We will also have a limited number of copies available on vinyl for purchase (if anyone would like to preorder a copy please let me know and we can make sure to get extras). Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, swag, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing we will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick our next album if they want to!).

This month’s selection is Key Lime Pie by Camper Van Beethoven! Released in 1989, it was the band’s final album before breaking up in 1990. In keeping with our new tradition, this album was selected by last month’s raffle winner and we are both super excited to listen to and discuss it with you!
Links to listen:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mgdr_VpyUTbri5VO2wEfLW-6DFZzV1jj0&si=o3Ck5MxnqneJimKB
