Hey All,
Sorry for all the radio silence. Hope everyone had fun at the different events going on. Maybe you were lucky/savvy enough to check out the Record Parlour's super 1 year anniversary sale. I know I had a pretty good time at FYF Fest, despite all the technical difficulties. Highlights included Darkside, Slowdive, Presidents of the USA, and the Blood Brothers. Or maybe you went the free route and did Echo Park Rising or saw the Zombies. Either way, we are winding down to the last few days of summer and I am getting back into the groove of things. Right now I am typing from Virginia for a wedding, but when I get back, I'll have new vinyl reviews (including $1 bin finds, my first Vinyl Me Please, and tons of swag from FYF), tons of sales and free shows to look out for, and will start doing monthly contests for followers! So be sure to check in. Sept 4th. And, my posts will have a new, more streamed lined format, so you can get to the good stuff quick!
In the meantime, why not wind your summer down with my favorite vinyl spot in LA, The Record Parlour! This labor day weekend they have another mega awesome sale:
When: Sat and Sun (Aug 30-1)
The Deal:
LPs ranging from 2.98 - 15.98 now priced at 1.98
20% - 50% off Clearance Posters
Vintage Rock Pics and Magazines are 50%
Spend $30+ and get a $20 Guitar Center Gift Card! (while supplies last)
WHAT A DEAL! I am jealous I'll be out of town for this, so get down and get that gift card!
See you all again next month and happy hunting.
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
Friday, August 1, 2014
LOCALS ONLY: LA Sales
Photo from Pasadena College
One of the best deals is here. It's The Record Parlour's Mega $1 Record Sale tomorrow! An eclectic mix of over 4000 LPs and 12". Some of my finds have been War's Why Can't We Be Friends, Elton John's Yellow Brick Road, Beck's Loser Single, Red Hot Chili Peppers Higher Ground Single, Wu-Tang Clan's Cream Single, plus so many more!
Record Parlour club card members get an additional 10% off, we're talking less than $1 records now. Bring a friend who's never been and get a $5 credit! We're talking free now!
Doors open at 10:30am (10:00 am for Club Card members).
Also this Sunday is the PCC Record Swap:
"The Pasadena City College Flea Market houses one of the best collections of record vendors in Southern California. The collection consists of over 50 record and used music vendors located in the Bonnie St. parking structure (Lot 5) on the 3rd Level Products range from memorabilia to new and used CD’s and DVD’s, from big band to present day performers! Don’t miss the exciting portion of the Pasadena City College Flea Market. Chances are, they'll be playing your tune."
And for the music enthusiasts with the bare walls (and bare chests), Amoeba is having their 20% off sale on T-Shirts and Posters this Sunday.
Lot's of things to spend your money on this weekend!
Sunday, July 27, 2014
EOTE SUNDAY: The Carpenters - A Song For You
Every Sunday I want to feature something that's "Easy on the Ears" listening. A good listen to relax and unwind one last time before the work week.
The sibling duo of Karen and Richard Carpenter are considered to many as the greatest soft rock musicians of all time. With so many beautiful melodic hits, it's no wonder that The Carpenters were at one time one of the best selling artists.
If you aren't familiar with the Carpenters, you'll definitely know enough songs off this album to say, "Oh this is them!" But don't be alarmed if it sounds off, as this album contains several covers along with songs that have been covered several times. Top Of The World is probably one of the most popular songs on the album and ironically was thought of by Richard Carpenter as not "commercially appealing" until it hit number 1 in Japan, in which they later re-released it as a single. Hurting Each Other, which was originally written by Gary Geld and Peter Udell and prior preformed by many other groups including Chad Allan and The Expressions, who would later become The Guess Who (who reached mainstream popularity again in Superbad as Michael Cera "soulfully" sang These Eyes). It's Going to Take Some Time is a Carole King cover, which even Carole King thought was done so elegantly that she said her version sounded like a demo. The A-Side ends on an Intermission track, which is a short little harmony letting you know it's time to flip, a nice touch you don't really get in the era of iTunes. The B-Side features the theme to the movie with the same title Blessed the Beasts and Children. The playful piano playing give Flat Baroque it's wonderful charm, and it's no wonder, since it was originally composed by Richard and John Bettis when they worked at Disneyland. I Won't Last a Day Without You is so beautifully sung by Karen Carpenter, that it inspired covers by Diana Ross and Barbara Streisand. The album comes full circle with a reprise of A Song For You.
You can score this album at a majority of your local record shops $1 bins. You can search online, but why bother. Half the fun of vinyl collecting is the hunt, so go out there and grab it.
Happy hunting.
The sibling duo of Karen and Richard Carpenter are considered to many as the greatest soft rock musicians of all time. With so many beautiful melodic hits, it's no wonder that The Carpenters were at one time one of the best selling artists.
If you aren't familiar with the Carpenters, you'll definitely know enough songs off this album to say, "Oh this is them!" But don't be alarmed if it sounds off, as this album contains several covers along with songs that have been covered several times. Top Of The World is probably one of the most popular songs on the album and ironically was thought of by Richard Carpenter as not "commercially appealing" until it hit number 1 in Japan, in which they later re-released it as a single. Hurting Each Other, which was originally written by Gary Geld and Peter Udell and prior preformed by many other groups including Chad Allan and The Expressions, who would later become The Guess Who (who reached mainstream popularity again in Superbad as Michael Cera "soulfully" sang These Eyes). It's Going to Take Some Time is a Carole King cover, which even Carole King thought was done so elegantly that she said her version sounded like a demo. The A-Side ends on an Intermission track, which is a short little harmony letting you know it's time to flip, a nice touch you don't really get in the era of iTunes. The B-Side features the theme to the movie with the same title Blessed the Beasts and Children. The playful piano playing give Flat Baroque it's wonderful charm, and it's no wonder, since it was originally composed by Richard and John Bettis when they worked at Disneyland. I Won't Last a Day Without You is so beautifully sung by Karen Carpenter, that it inspired covers by Diana Ross and Barbara Streisand. The album comes full circle with a reprise of A Song For You.
You can score this album at a majority of your local record shops $1 bins. You can search online, but why bother. Half the fun of vinyl collecting is the hunt, so go out there and grab it.
Happy hunting.
Friday, July 25, 2014
LOCALS ONLY: LA Sales
Along with the Amoeba and Origami Vinyl sales this weekend, be sure to check out one of my favorite record shops, The Record Parlor, for their weekend sale:
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They're great place to get awesome deals on used LPs. Super friendly staff and lots of great hidden gems (got a used ATLiens for $8!). I always go here after I get my haircut next door at Rudy's Barbershop. Their $1 bins have some really great finds!
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SATURDAY, July 26th
1. 1,000+ NEW ARRIVALS* coming out Tomorrow!
2. Bonus Buying Deals – While Quantities Last
- Spend $40 – Includes a FREE $20 Record Parlour 2014 Club Card
- Spend $60 – Includes a FREE $30 Record ParlourT-Shirt
- Spend $80 – Includes a FREE $40 Record Parlour LP Crate
3. FREE Concert Ticket Giveaways for Lucent Dossier on Saturday and Foxy Shazam next Thursday presented by Goldenvoice – Find them in our New Arrivals Section
"They're great place to get awesome deals on used LPs. Super friendly staff and lots of great hidden gems (got a used ATLiens for $8!). I always go here after I get my haircut next door at Rudy's Barbershop. Their $1 bins have some really great finds!
Thursday, July 24, 2014
LOCALS ONLY: LA Sales
Being an LA guy, I wanted to share a few sales going on this up coming weekend that you might want to try and jump on.
The first big one is the store wide sale at Origami Vinyl this Friday Saturday and Sunday (ignore the dates on the picture). 10% off the whole store and online store if you're not from LA. I know I'll be there checking to see what I can get my hands on. Origami Vinyl is one of my favorite record stores in LA (and my go to first store for Record Store Day). Friendly staff and great deals. Mostly filled with new pressings, they do have a great corner in the back from some older cheap vinyls to dig through. Also, KCRW members receive 10% off every purchase (though I don't know if that would be in addition to this sale). A must check out if you are in the area!
Also, this Sunday, as apart of Amoeba's on-going summer sale, you can get turntables for 20% off! If you need to update your small portable Crosby player, or want to even start collecting vinyl, you should definitely check this sale out and try and snag a great price on a turntable. This sale applies to all stores!
Hope you get some great finds this weekend!
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