At the former site of Remember When Records, Record Utopia combined forces with 2nd Hand Mall to create a record store that also sells musical instruments, audio gear, electronics, memorabilia and even power tools.

Derer Network features multiple podcasts recording by diverse hosts from diverse backgrounds. Our weekly schedule currently features The Andy Derer Show (posts a new episode every Saturday), The Tyler Kahl Show (posts a new episode every Thursday night, from Los Angeles, California), and The Jay Porks Experience (posts a new episode every Tuesday, from Staten Island, New York). The Derer Network is currently sponsored by Uncle Bubs Award Winning BBQ, The Mangrate, Record Utopia, Amazon and… Show more Derer Network features multiple podcasts recording by diverse hosts from diverse backgrounds. Our weekly schedule currently features The Andy Derer Show (posts a new episode every Saturday), The Tyler Kahl Show (posts a new episode every Thursday night, from Los Angeles, California), and The Jay Porks Experience (posts a new episode every Tuesday, from Staten Island, New York). The Derer Network is currently sponsored by Uncle Bubs Award Winning BBQ, The Mangrate, Record Utopia, Amazon and Empty Lighthouse. The podcasts are %100 free to listen to and can be found at multiple websites, AndyDerer.com and ITunes as well. Show less

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Executive Producer of The Jay Porks Experience. I help edit, host, and promote the show. Jay Porks is a young music enthusiast from Staten Island, New York. He brings you an uncensored, commercial free podcast once a week detailing his concert confessions, his server/waiter problems and his ongoing struggles to make ends meet. Meet Jay Porks. These are his experiences. JayPorks.com

Successfully helped put on 500+ events for Uncle Bubs Award Winning BBQ Restaurant and Catering. Hundreds of weddings at established venues like Danada House in Wheaton, Katherine Legge in Hinsdale, Four Rivers in Chanahon, and Ellis House in Morris, as well as hundreds of corporate events for huge companies like Navistar, Ingredion, Adventist Hospitals, etc. Everything from pig roasts to grill packages, to up-scale fine dining. Whether it is cooking, to helping plan and event, to executing… Show more Successfully helped put on 500+ events for Uncle Bubs Award Winning BBQ Restaurant and Catering. Hundreds of weddings at established venues like Danada House in Wheaton, Katherine Legge in Hinsdale, Four Rivers in Chanahon, and Ellis House in Morris, as well as hundreds of corporate events for huge companies like Navistar, Ingredion, Adventist Hospitals, etc. Everything from pig roasts to grill packages, to up-scale fine dining. Whether it is cooking, to helping plan and event, to executing those plans, I have done it all in the catering business. Show less

Writing concert and album reviews and conducting interviews about the Chicago rock music scene.

Pugs Moran Live is a weekly free podcast hosted by Chicago/Dallas radio personality Pugs Moran. The podcast is part of the Radio Misfits network.

Writing album reviews, live show reviews and features about the world of rock music, etc.

The Honeycomb Magazine is a free, monthly, print-only publication featuring the talents of Derer Network. Artwork, writing, reviews and opinions are all featured.AndyDerer.com

Multicultural urban music record label manufacturing multiple albums and curating hundreds of live shows in the Chicago area. Roster included Marflow, DJ Moppy, Swayzee, Flatlander, Sandman, J. Coles, Mr. Tee & more. Our major moment was sharing the stage with Jason Mraz and Twista at DePaul University in 2006. The label has been dormant since their 2008 compilation album Checks and Balances.

Assistant to Hank Shurba, owner of Remember When Records, Chicago Suburb's most beloved independent record store from 1983-2011. I helped stock, order music, help customers, work the register, shrink wrap, organize, promote the store, service with a smile. I also learned more from this store in one month than I did in a decade of public schooling.