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Tony Weinbender, The Fest
At the end of this month The Fest will celebrate its tenth anniversary. The event began in 2002 and was founded by No Idea Records publicist Tony Weinbender. Weinbender was inspired by MACRoCk, (The Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference) and upon receiving encouragement from some friends, decided to start a music festival in Gainesville, FL. Over… Click here to view. -
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James Toland, The Black Sheep
The Black Sheep is the culmination of chef/owner James Toland’s life’s work. For over 23 years he’s labored as a chef, gaining the knowledge and expertise needed to create his ideal restaurant. Best described as progressive American cuisine, The Black Sheep aims to take fine dining and make it available to the masses. In… Click here to view. -
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Mike Park, Asian Man Records
For the last 15 years, Asian Man Records has been synonymous with do-it-yourself ethics and a fan-friendly approach. Such methods have earned the label a sizable and devoted fan base, as well as a reputation for prioritizing its ideals over any kind of business plans. Owner Mike Park founded Asian Man in 1996, after parting… Click here to view. -
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Virgil Dickerson, Vinyl Collective
Vinyl Collective was founded in 2007 by Suburban Home Records owner Virgil Dickerson. His involvement with vinyl dates back to 1995, when he started Suburban Home and initially released several seven-inch records. By 1999, Dickerson’s focus shifted to CDs as vinyl’s popularity declined, though he never lost his fondness for the format. Approximately four years… Click here to view. -
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Marc Ruvolo, Bucket O’ Blood
Bucket O’ Blood is a book and record store that’s located in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. Opened in early June of 2010, the store sells both new and used items, and specializes in science fiction, fantasy and horror novels. CDs and vinyl are offered as well, mostly consisting of genres like punk, metal and indie… Click here to view. -
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Justin Schwier, Underground Communiqué
Underground Communiqué is a local record label that was formed in 2004 and to date has issued over 50 releases. UCR, as it’s commonly referred to, was started by Justin Schwier, an avid independent music enthusiast. His motivations for founding a label stem from a simple desire to give something back, in addition to the… Click here to view. -
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Mike Petryshyn, Riot Fest
Just over six years ago, the notion of Riot Fest was little more than a passing thought in the mind of founder Mike Petryshyn. While bored at work, Petryshyn surmised that it might be fun to try and have his favorite bands play a show together. Having previously booked only a few small shows in… Click here to view. -
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Matt Allison, Atlas Studios
Growing up in a musical family from Rockford, Illinois, Matt Allison began his path to becoming a producer while playing guitar and bass in various high school bands. He later moved to Champaign, Illinois to pursue an English degree, yet his passion for music remained. Allison continued playing in bands, but also took interest in… Click here to view. -
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Robby Glick, Reggie’s
Reggie’s is a multi-dimensional establishment located on the outskirts of Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. It houses three different businesses under one roof; a live music venue, a bar/restaurant and a record store. The main stage goes by the name of Reggie’s Rock Club, while Reggie’s Music Joint is the moniker for the smaller stage inside… Click here to view.
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