Upcoming shows and past ones too – check them out!
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July Show is Brand New
Excellent line-up of shows for July and August! New for 2026 – Midwest Music Marketplace Presents – the Record Show at the Terre Haute Casino Resort. Terre Haute, IN is only one hour from either Indianapolis, IN or Effingham, IL. Come and visit with over 30 tables for all your music related needs! Meet with knowledgeable…
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Three Great Record Shows for June
We’re back in Arlington Heights on June 20th then north to Ope! Brewing Company on June 21. And don’t miss our second run at the beautiful Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield for the Milwaukee Record Show June 29th. LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands…
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Next up – More Record Shows!
Our record shows feature LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget. Find your next favorite. 16 May 2026 (Saturday) Roundhouse Record Show – Facebook event – https://www.facebook.com/events/812418031786628/ Two Brothers Roundhouse205 North BroadwayAurora, IL…
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Milwaukee Record Show’s New Home
NEW LOCATION! We’re excited to show you the new home for the Milwaukee Record Show. The Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel is a great looking hotel with a terrific ballroom. Come see the new place! LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide…
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More albums = more love – Milwaukee Sunday
Sunday February 15th – music is a true love! 50 tables of LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget. Find your next favorite. 15th February (Sunday) Milwaukee MusicFest Royce Hotel Milwaukee Airport –…
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See you in Milwaukee / Aurora / Downers Grove
Our next three shows will be in Milwaukee, then Aurora and Downers Grove. Thanks to everyone who braved the cold at Top Fuel Saloon! If you ever get a chance to visit this venue, GO. Freak is an amazing host and Top Fuel Saloon is an awesome place to be. Our next three shows are…
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Close 2025 with music for you!
Sunday December 28th – keep your holiday going with music for you! 50 tables of LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget. Find your next favorite. 28th December (Sunday) Milwaukee MusicFest Royce Hotel…
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New Show at Kenosha Brewing
New for 2025! Join us at Kenosha Brewing Company for albums on vinyl and CD – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more. Current Artists and Classic Bands. Wide range of prices. Something for every budget. Find your next favorite. Kenosha Brewing Company features craft brews in a friendly atmosphere. From their website: “Craft for…
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Pick Up New to You Albums Sunday in Downers Grove
Downers Grove Sunday! Update your album collection on this last Sunday of October. Find something spooky for the trick-or-treaters or, get a jump on that next holiday season with classic tunes. Not in the holiday mood? Terrific! Our vendors bring the best stuff to keep the music playing any month of the year.26 October 2025…
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Find great albums at 2 great shows
Core show weekend! The homegrown in Countryside, SW Chicago Record Show is Saturday and our Milwaukee big guy is Sunday! Saturday October 18th – Over 30 tables of albums in a wide range of genres and prices. LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and…
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New ways to keep in touch!
Three more great shows in October and new ways to reach us! SW Chicago Oct 18th Milwaukee Oct 19th Downers Grove Oct 26th. Exclusive First Look! You are cordially invited to be the first members of our new Reddit groups – r/RecordShowsMidwest – Discussion of all the local record shows r/MMMShows – Discussion of…
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Two great shows, 1 great weekend
Two great shows October 18 and 19th – SW Chicago and Milwaukee. Saturday! Not long now! Oct 18h – Over 30 tables of albums in a wide range of genres and prices. LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Find your next…
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Record Show News September 25
Time change from last show! Sleep in on Sunday and join us after lunch! LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget. 28 September 2025 (Sunday) Kane County Record Show St. Charles Loyal…
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Record Show Exclusive Insights
Great albums, great drinks, great location! Saturday, September 20th our dealers are bringing albums on vinyl, CD and even cassettes in a wide range of genres. Come to the Two Brothers Roundhouse for drinks, food and music collectibles. Your favorite record dealers with LP’s & 45’s. Rare performances on CD & DVD. Bargain vinyl and used…
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Record Show News September 12th
Saturday! September 13th! Great albums – our vendors are bringing LPs, CDs, 45s, t-shirts and more in a wide range of genres. Great places – the fabulous Renaissance Center is one block from the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum and has free parking! 13 September 2025 (Saturday) Illinois Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum Record ShowRenaissance Center214 North Ottawa…
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New albums for the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend
August 31st, the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, at Ope Brewing Co join our curated selection of dealers with LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget. Find your next favorite. Sunday of Labor…
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SW Chicago / Milwaukee new music is on its way
Two great shows this weekend – SW Chicago and Milwaukee. Saturday! Not long now! Aug 16th – Over 30 tables of albums in a wide range of genres and prices. LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Find your next favorite. 16…
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The best plan for August
Your plan for August includes new albums! We’ve got great albums in great places this month. 10 August 2025 (Sunday) Record Show at Top Fuel Saloon Top Fuel Saloon 275 S Hickory St Braidwood, IL 60408 Hours 10 AM to 4 PM. FREE ADMISSION 16 August 2025 (Saturday) SW Chicago Record Show Holiday Inn –…
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Calendar Updates
LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget. Find your next favorite. 13 July 2025 (Sunday) Valparaiso Area Record Show American Legion Post 502 429 County Rd 750 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Noon to…
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The perfect Father’s Day plan
June 15 at Ope Brewing Co join our curated selection of dealers with LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget. Find your next favorite. Father’s Day – Good Dad, bring them record shopping!…
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Win a Motorcycle Backpack by Viking Bags!
We’re thrilled to announce a partnership with Viking Bags. The motorcycle luggage experts (I mean, just look at all the awesome) are providing us with a bag for a lucky show attendee! Rules of the contest Contest runs from the May 25th to August 10th. Check our calendar for eligible dates. Enter once per show…
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June shows coming your way!
LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget. Find your next favorite. 7 June 2025 (Saturday) Kenosha Record Show DoubleTree by Hilton 11800 108th St Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Regular Admission 10 AM to…
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Roundhouse Record Show brings May albums
Saturday! Great albums, great drinks, great location! May 17th our dealers are bringing albums on vinyl, CD and even cassettes in a wide range of genres. Come to the Two Brothers Roundhouse for drinks, food and music collectibles. Your favorite record dealers with LP’s & 45’s. Rare performances on CD & DVD. Bargain vinyl and…
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Shows every weekend in May and more to come
LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget. Find your next favorite. 10 May 2025 (Saturday) Illinois Valley Record Show VFW Post 2470 1501 La Salle St Ottawa, IL Early Bird 9 AM for…
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Escape to our 2nd Annual Lake Geneva Show
Sunday! Don’t miss our once a year trip! Our annual trip to Lake Geneva will be on Sunday June 8th. We’re back – way back (the other end of the parking lot from the lobby) – at The Cove. A full room of dealers less than a block from the beautiful Lake Geneva. 8 June…
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Countryside and Milwaukee April26th and 27th
LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget. Find your next favorite. 26 April 2025 (Saturday) SW Chicago Record Show Holiday Inn – Countryside / LaGrange6201 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL 60525(just north of I-55 and…
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Vinyl love at our largest show!
Milwaukee Music Fest is our largest show and it returns on Sunday, February 16. Over 50 tables of dealers with plenty of room to browse and discuss. LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every…
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Excellent vinyl for a fun holiday season
We have shows throughout the holiday season to help you celebrate. Find something for that perfect playlist or let our experts find a stunning gift. LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s – Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Rap, Soundtracks and more – Current Artists and Classic Bands – Wide range of prices – Something for every budget.…
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Don’t be scared! More vinyl is on the way!
Our next show is Sunday, Nov 10th. Our dealers carry a lot of vinyl, a good mix of 45’s and some CD’s. All of our shows are listed below, or you can check our Events page. Your favorite record dealers with LP’s & 45’s; rare performances on CD & DVD; bargain vinyl and used CD’s…
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This is the one! Milwaukee Record Show
Our largest show one has a full ballroom of LP’s, 45’s, CD’s, DVD’s and more. Shop our small businesses -your favorite record dealers with LP’s & 45’s. Rare performances on CD & DVD. Bargain vinyl and used CD’s too. Buy – sell – trade your records! 20 October 2024 (Sunday) Milwaukee MusicFest Four Points…
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New month, new shows!
More vinyl shows in October! Our flagship shows will be here soon SW Chicago Record Show Oct 19th and Milwaukee Music Fest on October 20th. September was great. We really appreciate the support from customers and dealers as we brought fantastic music to 5 different locations. Seriously, thank you and see you soon! 19 October…
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Next on the schedule – more shows!
Our current shows – including 2025 dates! Your favorite record dealers with LP’s & 45’s; rare performances on CD & DVD; bargain vinyl and used CD’s too. Buy – sell – trade your records! 28 September 2024 (Saturday) DuPage County Record Show American Legion Post 804000 Saratoga AvenueDowners Grove, IL 60515Hours 10 AM to 4 PM. …
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Two classic record shows in August and more in September
2024 is half over, but we’re not nearly done with record shows! Your favorite record dealers with LP’s & 45’s; rare performances on CD & DVD; bargain vinyl and used CD’s too. Buy – sell – trade your records! 17 August 2024 (Saturday) SW Chicago Record Show Holiday Inn – Countryside / LaGrange6201 Joliet Rd,…
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Fun places, great music, come to a show!
July is about destinations and great music! We’re bringing vinyl, CDs, DVDs and more to some great locations this summer. Plan on spending the day finding awesome albums and enjoying the local delights. 20 July 2024 (Saturday) Roundhouse Record Show. We’re in the Two Brothers Roundhouse Cafe for this one. Enjoy browsing LP’s, 45’s and…
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Vinyl And Brews: The Ultimate Pairing For Enlightened Fans
We’re back at the fun, relaxed, Enlightened Brewing Company on Saturday, November 11th at 2020 South Allis St, Milwaukee. The sounds of Fall are up to you to decide. Explore a new artist or complete your collection. With our range of prices and genres it will be easy to do both! We will have your…
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Four Great Shows in June!
Four shows in June and a full summer of vinyl! Next three shows – Enlightened Brewing Company on June 8th, Ope Brewing Company on June 23rd and Countryside June 29th (with Milwaukee Four Points on June 30th). Your favorite record dealers with LP’s & 45’s; rare performances on CD & DVD; bargain vinyl and used…
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Three great shows in April
April brings three great shows. They will each have record dealers with LP’s & 45’s, rare performances on CD & DVD, bargain vinyl and used CD’s too. Dealers and selection vary show to show. You’ll find something new every time. 13 April 2024 (Saturday) NW Chicago Record Show American Legion Post 208121 North Douglas AvenueArlington…
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We’d love to see you again – February Record Show
Sunday, February 18th the Milwaukee Record Show returns to the Four Points by Sheraton 5311 S Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207. The show is a week after the Super Bowl and safely past Valentine’s Day. No matter how those games play out this year, music will not leave you. Unless your streaming service drops the…
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Milwaukee Record Show makes gift shopping easy
Sunday, December 17th the Milwaukee Record Show returns to the Four Points by Sheraton 5311 S Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207. This year give a gift of you. A box set can introduce your favorite artist to someone. Or encourage them to disconnect from the mp3 and really listen to an artist. Explore a something…
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Saturday – vinyl and brews at Enlightened Brewing
We’re back at the fun, relaxed, Enlightened Brewing Company on Saturday, November 11th at 2020 South Allis St, Milwaukee. The sounds of Fall are up to you to decide. Explore a new artist or complete your collection. With our range of prices and genres it will be easy to do both! We will have your…
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A Halloween Playlist to revel in the spooky season
The day is almost or already here! You need a Halloween Playlist to get into the spirit of the season. We’re not ready for jingle bells, so we’ll be playing these tracks long into November. Last week we discussed the top horror movie soundtracks. A nice, long playing soundtrack is great to move you through…
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Listen Now – Horror Movie Soundtracks
Spooky season – it starts in September and runs until the jingle bells drown it. Since we’re all about the music, I searched for the Best Horror Movie Soundtracks. What I found was a lot of opinions. Jump to the list or continue reading for how I decided on the order. I chose six articles…
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See you next time at . . .
Our November Record shows are at Enlightened Brewing Company Milwaukee, American Legion Post 208 in Arlington Heights and Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. Next time in Lake County? Unfortunately we’ve had to cancel the November Lake County Record Show. Sign up on our e-mail list to be notified of any future schedule changes.
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Milwaukee Record Show
Our next Milwaukee Record Show is Sunday, October 15th at Four Points Sheraton Milwaukee (near the airport). The sounds of Fall are up to you to decide. Explore a new artist or complete your collection. With our range of prices and genres it will be easy to do both! We will have your favorite record…
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Fall Record Shows
End of Labor Day weekend doesn’t mean the fun is over. We have two great shows on the 9th and 10th. Spend a relaxing Saturday afternoon at Enlightened Brewing Company in Milwaukee on September 9th. Expertly crafted beers and plenty of vinyl, CD’s and DVD’s to shop. Your favorite record dealers with LP’s &…
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Milwaukee Record Show at Enlightened Brewing September 9th
Milwaukee Music Fest is returning to Enlightened Brewing on Saturday, September 9th. Join our curated set of dealers and the terrific setting of Enlightened Brewing for a fun Milwaukee Record Show. Enlightened Brewing are experts at beer and spirits. We are experts at music collecting. Combine the two and you have a great Saturday afternoon…
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Milwaukee Record Show
Still time to build your summer soundtrack. Your favorite record dealers with LP’s & 45’s. Rare performances on CD & DVD. Bargain vinyl and used CD’s too. Buy – sell – trade your records! 20 August 2023 (Sunday) Milwaukee MusicFest Record Show Address: Four Points by Sheraton 5311 S Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 Hours: 10…