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'Dumb Records' Is Latest Addition To Southtown Culture

A new record store is opening in Springfield this weekend. Making a profit off vinyl records may sound risky, but the four co-owners have a lot experience building a following in the punk music scene especially. Kevin Bradford recently joined us to talk about it. He owns Black Sheep Cafe, a music venue, and will be one of the co-owners of the record store at 1107 South Grand, called Dumb Records:
 
CLICK HERE for more about the art show and performances celebrating Dumb Records on Saturday, 12pm-9pm.

 

Rachel Otwell of the Illinois Times is a former NPR Illinois reporter.
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