Dusty Groove

Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village


Old-school soul, Latin beats, American gospel, bass-stabbing hip-hop, every flavor of jazz – if it’s funky, Dusty Groove (which also has its own record label) stocks it. Flip through stacks of vinyl, or get lost amid the tidy shop’s CDs. Be sure to check out the bargain basement, with boxes full of 50¢ records.

On the 3rd floor, the cool, contemporary art gallery Corbett vs Dempsey shows exhibits of local artists (10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday).


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