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The Sirens Records

Highland Park is home to many fine things. The city proudly hosts the Ravinia Festival every summer. We have well-crafted homes that are the pinnacle of architecture, a breathtaking beachfront and a thriving culinary scene. But what you may not know is that Highland Park is also home to an excellent blues record label, The Siren Records.

 

Storm Thorgerson: Album Artist

Storm Thorgerson passed away on April 18th. He was a graphic designer and music video director who was best known for his work creating iconic album artwork for some of rock's most influencial albums.

 

Kelly Hogan is coming to Librarypalooza.

We recently turned 125 and to celebrate, we're having a party! We have cocktails and food. We've booked rising indie singer-songwriter, Kelly Hogan, to be our musical guest. All that's missing is you!

 

2013 Ravinia Lineup Announced

Ravinia has announced thier schedule for the upcoming 2013 season.

 

2013 Grammys

 

The 2013 Grammy Awards are this Sunday!

2012 American Country Awards

The results are in for the 2012 American Country Awards! Check out some of the winners in our music catalog:

Male Artist of the Year - Luke Bryan

Female Artist of the Year - Carrie Underwood

Tony Andriacchi

In the 1980s, Tony Andriacchi was almost as famous in Chicago as his heroes Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra were around the world. Mr. Andriacchi made his indelible mark on the music scene opening for Tony Bennett, headlining all over the U.S., and performing to sold out houses at the Ravinia Festival, and NY's Lincoln Center.

In Tony's signature song, As Long As I'm Singing, Tony declares, "Making music is more to me than a pleasure!" 

125 years ago in sound

The origin of recorded audio is frequently attributed to Edison, yet Emile Berliner invented the flat disc Gramophone that was the precursor to the modern record. 

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