Godfrey, IL | Godfrey Business Spotlight: RiverBend Records Promises Rare Finds and Classic Spins: Whether you are looking to start a vinyl album collection, looking for that rare album not found on subscription services, or you just want to talk music with true fans, RiverBend Records is your record shop. Unlike subscription music services like Pandora and Spotify, you can get advice from true music professionals. RiverBend Records can help you start or upgrade your music collection. In addition, they help you find the best equipment to play your favorite music. The store opened in October of 2020. Owner Billy Hurst had a career in doing photo shoots for area schools and local sports teams. When the COVID scare brought about a cease of school activities, the need for taking pictures became mostly unnecessary. At that point, Mr. Hurst decided it was a good time to pursue his dream of owning a record shop.
You Can’t Just Sell Records: A Heartfelt Documentary Celebrating Music, Community, and Vinyl Records: Double Farley Creative Partners is thrilled to announce the release of You Can’t Just Sell Records, a captivating new documentary that delves into the heart of independent record store culture, timed perfectly for Record Store Day on April 12. The documentary tells the story of Ron, a passionate music lover who opens a vinyl record shop in his hometown of Whanganui, quickly transforming it from mere retail, into a vibrant hub for a diverse community of music enthusiasts and collectors. As Ron dreams of expanding his business and competing with larger retailers, he discovers that selling music is about more than just transactions; it’s about fostering connections and sharing the stories behind the records.
Owensboro, KY | Displaced Pages; new book & record store opening in Owensboro: I say a “new” book store is opening in Owensboro, but Virginia Hardesty has been slinging good reads for about a year now. With a former booth at a local vendor mall and pop ups all over town, she even created the first Adult Book Fair at Brew Bridge that was a HUGE hit. In between meetings of her Silent Book Club, Virginia has been searching for the perfect place to home a permanent location for Displaced Pages. “Its kinda been a long time coming…for as long as I can remember, my mother and I used to talk about opening our own store,” she told me. “It seemed unattainable, and one of those “meh. Maybe one day” type of things. But after opening at the vendor mall, doing pop-ups and book fairs, and meeting so many in the book community, it became apparent to me that I could make this happen. And why wait? I’m just gonna go for it.”
Raleigh, NC | Things to know before visiting The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop: If you’re looking for a place that supports independent music, has craft beers on tap, vintage vinyl records for sale, and a stage where local and national touring artists can entertain an intimate crowd of 289 guests – you need only go to one place. The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop is a local treasure for music lovers in Raleigh. It’s not just a live music venue, but a record store by day, a bar, and a vinyl record printer, all wrapped up in one. The Pour House isn’t just a place where music is heard—it’s celebrated. So whether you’re looking to flip through the records or dance along with Raleigh’s intimate indie music scene, this guide is everything you need to know about visiting The Pour House in Raleigh. The Pour House Music Hall is a music venue in downtown Raleigh in the historic Moore Square, which also serves as a record shop during the day.