The CHIRP Record Fair is back for a second year at Plumbers Hall, located at 1340 West Washington, on Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11.

There’s honestly no better spot to hit up if you need some new vinyl, DVDs, cassettes or even CDs (remember those?) than the CHIRP Record Fair.

There are going to be a great deal of local vendors at the event including Groove Distribution LLC, Mr. Peabody Records and even Chicago imprint Bloodshot Records. For a complete list of fair vendors, check out Chicagoindieradio.org/recordfair.

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It’s Superbowl weekend, but there are still a bunch of awesome shows happening this weekend! But before we get to the shows, a reminder that Loud Loop Radio will be back on the air tomorrow, Saturday, February 6, at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Radio DePaul.

Lets get to it, shall we?

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It’s the weekend! Time for our picks for this weekend’s top shows.

For the weekend of December 18, we’re spotlighting tonight’s My Gold Mask show, tomorrow’s Bloodshot Records 15th Anniversary Holiday Merriment and Benefit, and Sunday’s Dasboton gig at the Hideout.

And a reminder for next week: Starting on Monday, December 21, we’ll be posting contributor ‘Best Of 2009 Top 10′ lists all week long. Then beginning on Monday, December 2008, we’ll throw up our contributor ‘Best Of 2000-2009 Top 10′ lists concluding on Friday, January 1. It should be a fun time, so if you need to take a break from last minute shopping, then head over to Loud Loop Press for some great lists and discussion.

Lets get to it, shall we?

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Bloodshot Records posted several updates this week on the condition of the members of Scotland Yard Gospel Choir as well as details on the extent of equipment damage that resulted from their van accident on September 24.   Last Sunday Elias Einhorn was released from Jasper County Hospital.  Mary Ralph and Mark Yoshizumi remain hospitalized.  In an update yesterday the label stated Yoshizumi underwent another successful surgery but is still listed in serious condition.

UPDATE – 10/11/09: Check the comments for Ross Meyerson’s update on Mark Yoshizumi’s condition

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If you’re a fan of The Hideout’s annual end-of-summer blowout block party, then the following news might leave you with mixed emotions.

This year’s block party will be devoted entirely to the 15th Anniversary of Chicago’s Bloodshot Records and is titled the Bloodshot Beer-B-Q. The good news is that the event will still take place outside the music club on West Wabansia starting at noon on Sept. 12.

The lineup from Jim DeRo’s Sun-Times blog is as follows:

Alejandro Escovedo, the Waco Brothers with Rico Bell, Bobby Bare Jr., Deadstring Brothers, the reunited Blacks, the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Scott H. Biram and a reunion by Moonshine Willy, playing one show only after a decade-long break.

According to bloodshotrecords.com, a $10 donation is required for admission and will benefit Rock For Kids and 826 Chicago. The event is also ALL AGES. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

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