Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts, NFP

Take a trip to Chicago's very own Smashed Plastic with Nicolas DeGrazia from the Bitter Jester Music Festival and Trevor Toppen from Val's halla Records. You'll learn how records are made and the high level of Quality Control the the team at Smashed Plastic employs for each and every record that comes off their presses! And the best part... you can order your very own copy here: https://bit.ly/bjmf-vinyl-01 and you can pre-order your copy of "vol. 2" here: https://bit.ly/bjmf-vinyl-02 This album is a collection of music from the 2022 Bitter Jester Music Festival Grand Finale, recorded live at Billy Corgan's (Smashing Pumpkins) and Chloé Mendel's Madame Zuzu's Tea House. This show was a benefit fundraiser for the Highland Park Business & Employee Recovery Fund after the Highland Park shooting in IL on July 4, 2022. “What an emotional ride! From heartfelt speeches by community members to the vibrant spirit of the musical finalists, this recording captures a historic time for the City of Highland Park. Live at Bitter Jester Music Festival, vol. 01, respectfully commemorates the 2022 tragedy with the people of Highland Park while doing what the fest does best, connecting music fans with new favorite rising stars.” Brian Shamie Daily Herald/Chicago Sound Check