Andy's Records

Vinyl Listening Club
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
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. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, 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… Feel it Break… by Austra! Released in 2011, it is the debut studio album from the Canadian electronic music band. Critically well received, the album was complimented for it production and vocals, drawing comparisons to Kate Bush, Cocteau Twins, Fever Ray and Depeche Mode. We’re super excited to listen to and discuss with you all, so sign up now!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-listening-club-january-registration-1979256568677?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hip-hop Sunday AND featured artist meet and greet!
2026-01-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join us for hip-hop Sunday where we enjoy some coffee, beats and vibes with DJ Special Ed. Plus come check out our newest featured artist Kieth Ryan! Meet the artist, checkout his work and enjoy a super chill Sunday with us!

Andy's Records Live with Carl Hauck and Griff Johnson
2026-01-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Andy’s Records Live continues with a night of local songwriting from Carl Hauck and Griff Johnson! All shows are free and all ages! Doors at 7PM

Vinyl Listening Club
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
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. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, 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… Discovery… by Daft Punk! Discovery is the second studio album by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk, released on 12 March 2001 by Virgin Records. It marked a shift from the Chicago house style of their first album, Homework (1997), to a house style more heavily inspired by disco, post-disco, garage house, and R&B. We’re super excited to listen to and discuss with you all so sign up now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-vinyl-listening-club-february-registration-1981058572519?aff=oddtdtcreator

Andy's Records Live with Alley Eyes
2026-02-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Andy’s Records Live continues with a stripped down set from Milwaukee pop-rockers Alley Eyes! With special guest Mitchell Ransdell. All shows are free and all ages! Doors at 7PM

Andy's Open Mic
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Andy’s open mic, co/hosted by The Welcome Table! Sign up to sing, play a song, read a poem 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 back-lined (please don’t bing your amp!) along with a keyboard and microphones, just bring your instrument (or self) and perform, all types of performance art welcome! All ages. BYOB.

Hip-Hop Sunday AND featured artist meet and greet!
2026-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join us for hip-hop Sunday where we enjoy some coffee, beats and vibes with DJ Special Ed. PLUS come check out our newest featured artist Kevin Stephens! Meet the artist, checkout his work and enjoy a super chill Sunday with us!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
“Hi! I’m Kevin and I don’t tattoo…I just think they’re neat. I’ve painted a collection of designs varying from my originals inspired by the traditional tattoo style, to redraws or reproductions based on outlines from vintage acetate stencils used in the tattoo process or flash sheets painted by artists to advertise available designs.
Half of each sale will be donated to Earthjustice, a 501(c)3 nonprofit law firm providing free legal advocacy to our planet.

Thanks for having a look!”
Kevin Stephens @plywood_flash

Vinyl Listening Club
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
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. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, 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… Last Man… by E-Type! Last Man Standing is the third studio album by Swedish singer-songwriter E-Type, which was released in 1998. It contains hit songs “Angels Crying“, “Here I Go Again” and “Princess of Egypt”. Nana Hedin provided much of the female lead vocals. We’re super excited to listen to and discuss with you all so sign up now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-listening-club-march-registration-1983451959203?aff=oddtdtcreator

Andy's Records Live with Karl Kirkpatrick
2026-04-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Andy’s Records Live continues with Karl Kirkpatrick performing with his full band! PLUS Kevin Villalobos (Mourning Star) will be opening up the show with a solo set! As always, all shows are FREE and ALL AGES! Doors at 7PM, music at 7:30PM.

Vinyl Listening Club
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
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. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, 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… Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie! Released in 2003, Transatlanticism is the fourth studio album by the Washington based indie-rockers. It was the first Death Cab for Cutie album following the release of front man Ben Gibbard’s massively successful Postal Service album Give Up. We’re super excited to listen to this one with you so sign up now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-listening-club-april-registration-1985316803001?aff=oddtdtcreator

Record Store Day!
2026-04-18 10:00 - 18:00 | IL
Join us for a day of exclusive releases, swag, prizes, food, drinks and more!
More info coming soon…

Hip-Hop Sunday AND featured artist meet and greet
2026-05-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join us for hip-hop Sunday where we enjoy some coffee, beats and vibes with DJ Special Ed. PLUS come check out our newest featured artist Payton Rack! Meet the artist, checkout her work and enjoy a super chill Sunday with us!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Peyton Rack is a local artist from Virginia Beach, and a graduate of SAIC. Peyton’s work has been exhibited internationally, and some highlights include Supermarket 2014 in Stockholm and Zhou B Art Center in Chicago. She had a solo show in Manhattan
in 2018 and is a recipient of the Nippon Steel Presidential Award. Additionally, she is a professional graphic designer for United Way of Lake County, and is proud to be serving the community through her work there.

“My practice combines oil painting and collage to create windows into other worlds. Using found photos, microscope-inspired
forms, and imagery from lucid dreams, I build surreal, ghostlike compositions guided by intuition and patterns. By removing
context, I allow unexpected relationships to emerge, creating visual artifacts of universes that exist between memory, time, and the subconscious.”
—
Peyton Rack

Vinyl Listening Club
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
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. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, 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… Bleeds by Wednesday! Released in 2025, Bleeds is the sixth studio album by the Ashville based indie-rockers. It is the first album with new bass player Ethan Baechtold who joined the band in 2023. Prior to the album’s release, lead guitarist MJ Lenderman announced that he would no longer be touring with Wednesday, but would remain a full contributing member of the band in a studio context. We’re super excited to listen to this one with you so sign up now!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-listening-club-may-registration-1988338047625

Andy's Records Live with Villains Company
2026-05-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Andy’s Records Live continues with Villains Company performing with support from Jason Blake! As always, all shows are FREE and ALL AGES! Doors at 7PM, music at 7:30PM.

First Fridays with Emil James
2026-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join us for Grayslake’s newest tradition of First Fridays, where we (and other businesses in town) stay open late and offer exclusive entertainment, refreshment and shopping!
This month we welcome singer/songwriter Emil James to perform for us while current featured artist Peyton Rack is in-store for a meet and greet! Listen to some live music, meet the artist and enjoy some free refreshments while you shop, 10% off on all used vinyl!

Vinyl Listening Club
2026-06-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
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. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, 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… Gun-Shy by Screaming Blue Messiahs! Released in 1986, it is the debut LP by the London based rockers and showcases their aggressive blend of rhythm and blues, punk and rockabilly. We’re super excited to listen to and discuss this one with you so sign up now!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-listening-club-june-registration-1990497235815?aff=oddtdtcreator

Live Band Karaoke at Grayslake Craft Beer Festival
2026-06-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Grayslake, 33 S Whitney Sy, Grayslake, IL, United States
Join us for Live Band Karaoke with Last Call Legend at the Grayslake Craft Beer Festival!
We’re excited to have partnered with The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts to bring Last Call Legend to the stage for Live Band Karaoke! Choose from over 4 hours of music and sign up to sing on stage with the band! A little nervous? Don’t worry, it all about fun and Last Call Legend has you covered. YOU sing, THEY rock!
Preview the song selection here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1sq9cfuVkZiv69harRGjBk?si=Fif1oR-4SFmuClV4LREKrg
Stick around until the end for karaoke awards for Best Performance, Best Duet and Fan Favorite with prizes from Andy’s Records, Beer Bazaar and James Lumber Center!
About Grayslake Craft Beer Festival:
“Indulge in a vast selection of craft beers, classic ales, lagers, stouts, and more on June 20th! The Grayslake Craft Beer Fest will feature a diverse range of flavors and styles, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Net proceeds from this event support scholarships to Grayslake students, and in 2025, we awarded $14,000 to our community.”
Buy tickets for the festival here: https://events.beerfests.com/e/grayslakebeerfest/tickets
OR Get your tickets in-person at Andy’s Records, Beer Bazaar, or the Chamber of Commerce and get free Sips for Scholarships swag like a t-shirt or set of glasses! 🍻

Featured artist meet and greet with Save-a-pet! (First Fridays)
2026-07-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join for Grayslake First Fridays us as we welcome our newest featured artists from Save-a-pet! We’re so excited to have artwork made by the animals themselves up on display and for sale in the shop for all of July and August, all proceeds from sales of the artwork will go back to Save-a-pet!
Join us in the store for a featured artist meet and greet with some of the furry artists themselves! Want to make some art with your own furry friend? Bring them along and let them try their paw and making a painting with help from the artists! Meet (pet) the artists, check out and buy some art and enjoy a lovely day at the record store!

Vinyl Listening Club
2026-07-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
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. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, 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… Fish by ShitKid! Released in 2020, Fish is the debut LP by the Swedish musician Åsa Söderqvist. Her music incorporates elements of indie rock, punk, and pop, and has been noted for its lo-fi production and irregular song structures. We’re super excited to listen to and discuss this one with you so sign up now!
Links to listen:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4HoADCNkmtQrDLXVE2tefk?si=IKw04LjkQCWJ-OsJcEy3Mw
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fish/1785756476

Grayslake AuthorFest Kickoff party! (Andy's Records Live with Wavefiler)
2026-07-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join us for the official Grayslake AuthorFest Kickoff Party! Andy’s Records Live continues with an evening of electronic music and poetry with Wavefiler (MKE), Miki Hara and The Background Memory! As always, all shows are FREE and ALL AGES! Doors at 7PM, music at 7:30PM

Andy's Open Mic - Grayslake AuthorFest edition!
2026-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Andy’s open mic, co/hosted by The Welcome Table! This month we are partnered with Grayslake AuthorFest to bring you a special literary edition of Andy’s Open Mic, sign up to read a poem or excerpt something you’ve written! Sign up is first come, first served once the event starts (no pre-registration). Please bring a shelf-stable food or pantry item for donation to The Welcome Table. All ages. BYOB.

Pavement Party Bus
2026-07-22 17:00 - 23:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join us on the party bus from Andy’s Records to The Salt Shed to see Pavement on July 22nd!
Leaving from Andy’s Records at 5PM > The Salt Shed
Leaving from The Salt Shed at 11PM > Andy’s Records
Limited space still available. DM @andysrecords or email info@andysrecords.shop to reserve your spot!

Vinyl Listening Club
2026-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
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. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, 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… Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams! Heartbreaker is the debut solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, released in 2000, by Bloodshot Records. The album was recorded over fourteen days at Woodland Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. It was nominated for the 2001 Shortlist Music Prize. We’re super excited to listen to and discuss this one with you so sign up now!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994858569682?aff=oddtdtcreator

First Fridays with Save-a-pet
2026-08-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join us for Grayslake’s newest tradition of First Fridays, where we (and other businesses in town) stay open late and offer exclusive entertainment, refreshment and shopping!
Friday August 7th we welcome back our current featured artists Save-a-pet! All sales from artwork created by the pets go directly to Save-a-pet. Plus, bring your own pet and let them make some art!

Andy Fest 2026!
2026-08-16 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join us for the 3nd annual Andy Fest, our one day, mini New Orleans-style Jazz Festival! Once again the festival will kick-off with our Jazz Brunch from 11AM-1PM. A unique and intimate, gourmet meal with a fixed menu catered by Siege Food and accompanied by a live concert performance from The Dave Ness Trio! Ticket incudes: meal (served family-style), drinks, private performance and Andy Fest gift! This year’s gift is a CD copy of The Dave Ness Trio’s first album “Sketches”. The trio will also have copies of their other releases for sale at the event and will be available after the performance for a meet and greet with brunch attendees!
BUY JAZZ BRUNCH TICKETS HERE!
All performances after the brunch are FREE to the public.
The Westerlees: 2pm-3pm
Henry Carpenter Band: 5pm-6pm
Sponsored by Andy’s Records, Chapin Jazz and Black Lung Brewery

Jules Klee in-store appearance
2026-08-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Jules Klee stops in the shop as she kicks off her summer bike tour! Meet the artist and hear her perform a few songs while you shop!

Vinyl Listening Club
2026-09-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
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. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, 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… Alligator by The National! Released in 2005, Alligator is the third studio LP by The National. The album brought The National critical acclaim, increased their fanbase significantly and has sold over 200,000 copies worldwide. We’re super excited to listen to and discuss this one with you so sign up now!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-listening-club-september-registration-1997643054150

First Fridays with Kasey Hund
2026-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Andy’s Records, 16 North Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join us for Grayslake’s newest tradition of First Fridays, where we (and other businesses in town) stay open late and offer exclusive entertainment, refreshment and shopping!
Friday, September 4th we welcome new featured artist Kasey Hund! Join us for a night of junk-journal crafting and collage as we celebrate Kasey’s art going up on our walls for the months of September and October! Meet the artist, make/buy some art and hang out.
