saki newsletter 7/17/15!

 *** Please keep an eye on our social media this weekend for abbreviated store hours! We are a little short staffed with Pitchfork Fest so be prepared for late openings or early closings. As of right now we plan on having normal store hours, but that may change at any time. Sorry in advance for any inconvenience! ***

Sweet Baby Jesus, we haven't posted anything on the blog since last week's newsletter. Please forgive us! Hopefully you're keeping up with us on Instagram, etc... that's where the REAL gems are. 

We'd like to thank everyone who came out for Tip Your Delivery Boy and the Barry Phipps in-store. Both were a great time and it was no nice to see you all! Come check out the art on display this month. It's all very affordable and sales benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

We'll be at Pitchfork this weekend getting drunk and sun-burnt. Come say his to us in the CHIRP Record Fair tent. We'll be giving away two of these USB sticks from Carpark Records! They contain the first 100 releases from the label to celebrate Carpark's 16th anniversary.

We're very excited to present a show at The Burlington on July 23rd with Dave Davidson (Maps and Atlases), Rebecca Ryskalcsyk (from NYC, member of Bethlehem Steel) and Kø (upcoming LP on Joyful Noise)! Show up early because from 9-10pm you can get a free PBR or well drink on the saki tab!

Here are some things we were talking about on Instagram, etc. this week!

Don't ever let anyone tell you that working in a record store during a pizza-themed art opening isn't fun. Tip Your Delivery Boy: A Pizza Themed Art Show is up all this month. Come buy art with pizza in it!
 

 Pizza bunting is the best bunting.

 Restocks and new arrivals this week. If you haven't heard Francis The Great before, oh my god, please listen to it!

 Who wants the complete Decline of Western Civilization DVD box set? We've got it!


Upcoming events:

Friday, July 17th to Sunday, July 19th
Find us in the CHIRP Record Fair tent at Pitchfork Fest!

Thursday, July 23rd @ 9pm
saki presents: Dave Davidson (Maps and Atlases), Rebecca Ryskalczyk (Bethlehem Steel, NYC), and Kø at The Burlington! 

Saturday, August 22nd @ 4pm
Acoustic Powerpop: Lee Ketch (Mooner), Ian Olvera (Sleepwalkers - MKE), Wes Hollywood in-store!

New releases:

Aye Nako - Blackest Eye LP
Camera Shy - S/T LP 
Charlatans UK - Melting Pot LP
Cocteau Twins - Tiny Dynamine LP
Cocteau Twins - Pink Opaque LP
Miles Davis - Young Man With A Horn 10"
Miles Davis - Young Man With A Horn Vol. 2 10"
Duke Ellington - Conny Plank Session LP
Gel Set - Human Salad LP 
Iron and Wine with Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses) - Sing Into My Mouth LP
Ratatat - Magnifique LP
Tame Impala - Currents CD and LP (colored vinyl while they last)
Toupee - Leg Toucher LP

20% off this week:


We'll pick new staff picks for the 20% off rack each day. Come in and see!

Ticket giveaways: 

Buy a release from any band playing an upcoming Empty Bottle, Schubas or Lincoln Hall show and we can add you to the guest list. Stop in or give us a call! Keep an eye out for announcements for eligible Metro, Constellation, and Bottom Lounge shows too!