For part two of Chicago Record Labels, I look to span the gamut between independent success stories, the unfortunately-short-lived-but-loved, and totally-unheard-of-but-making-waves-in-certain-crowds.

A great place to have a bar crawl, the gentrifying neighborhood of Humboldt Park had lots of places for us to explore.

On select Sunday evenings through October, you can drop in and catch live music at the Centennial Monument in Logan Square as part of the Sundays in the Park music series.

North Coast Day Three. So there we have it. I’d say I’m sad to see the summer go, but its been a great one…

Day Two of North Coast Music Festival 2011. Check out Andrew’s recap of all things dance party related.

Andrew Hertzberg takes on North Coast 2011 — Check out his review of Day One!

Don’t you worry, folks. Festival season isn’t quite over yet. Dubbed ‘Summer’s Last Stand,’ the North Coast Music Festival brings a variety of artists to Chicago’s Union Park over Labor Day weekend. Check out our 2011 preview here.

Land of the Mud People. No, that isn’t the name of a band, but it might be a nickname for Grant Park after the monsoon that hit Lollapalooza on Sunday evening.

Lolla Day Two: a day jam-packed with enough aural goodness to fully alleviate the pain from Day One’s hangover.

Andrew and Gene set off to the mother of all Chicago summer festivals, and will be recapping each day. Day one: let’s go!

Happening Thursdays through Saturdays, Summer Dance Chicago features a different style of music from around the world, and attendees are invited to learn the dance style associated with the music before a live band takes the stage to kick the proceedings into high gear.

Check out this preview of the 2011 Lollapalooza festival, complete with set times, stage locations and tons of music!

If you venture to Chicago’s far northwest side you’ll find the cozy neighborhood of Edison Park, home to various types of bars and restaurants all with something different to offer.

The legendary Chris’s Billiards is a perfect place for pool players of all skill levels to knock some balls around and toss a few beers back. Located in Portage Park, this BYOB establishment gained national attention after being featured in Martin Scorsese’s “The Color of Money.”