Jason Keller: Spins of the Father

On our last episode, Jason Keller relayed his father Neal's memories and hopes for the record store, Let's Boogie Records and Tapes, he opened in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood in 1976. This episode features Jason's own memories as well as his ideas for the future.

Open only on Saturdays, Let’s Boogie has no employees. It’s run by Jason with his brother-in-law Phil and a handful of volunteering friends - just Lucinda, Frank, Keri, and Jordon - who all share Jason’s love of the store and find comfort in its ambiance. Ever a family business, Jason’s sister Sarah is in charge of the window displays. It’s not the kind of place where your order is ready before you walk in the door, and it doesn’t offer free Wi-Fi. In fact, Let’s Boogie doesn’t have Wi-Fi at all. And it’s all the better for it.

Be sure to check out our accompanying essay about this episode over on our podcast site!