Vinyl Revival at Rock Island Public House

The documentary film “Records Collecting Dust” kicks off international “Record Store Day” week at The Rock Island Public House in Blue Island Thursday April 16, at 8 p.m. Admission is free; donations will be accepted on behalf of Special Olympics Illinois to help fund programming. Record Store Day is April 18.

The documentary—written and directed by San Diego-based musician and filmmaker Jason Blackmore—spotlights the vinyl record collections, origins, and holy grails of alternative music icons Jello Biafra, Chuck Dukowski, Keith Morris, John Reis, and more than 30 other underground music comrades.

The Rock Island Public House will convert its spacious Civil War era, flour mill/tap room into a makeshift theater for the evening while offering its full line of craft beers from around the Midwest region.

Known for vinyl night celebrations, Dave and Jen Brown of the Rock Island Public House welcomed the opportunity.

“What better venue for the underground music scene than Rock Island Public House?” said John Dreznes of Beverly Records. “In a very short time Rock Island Public House has become the South Side’s official tap room for craft beers from across the region as well as a celebratory steward of vinyl’s triumphant return.”

For more information visit www.fortherecordshop.com; The Rock Island Public House is located at 13328 Olde Western Avenue in Blue Island.