One more used bookstore is joining the Chicago scene, and it’s got a certain clientele in mind. Bucket ‘O Blood Books, a new extension of punk label Johann's Face Records, targets punk rock nerds. Marc Ruvolo is the brains behind the Logan Square bookstore that specializes in Speculative Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and “just plain awesome books and DVDs” as well as vinyl records. It’s also home to a new writers group that will meet monthly and is open to anyone with work similar to what’s on the bookstore’s shelves. more ›

To mark the 20th (!) anniversary of Johann's Face Records, No Empathy and Not Rebecca are getting back together for an April 4, 2009 celebratory show at The Abbey. Sass Dragons and Bread and Bottle round out the bill (so far?). more ›