Don't forget, this Saturday, April 20, is Record Store Day, and among the many exclusive LPs, EPs and singles you'll be able to purchase on vinyl, you'll also be able to attend free in-store performances at hundreds of record stores around the country. You can find a list of Record Store Day performances here, but be sure to check in with all of your favorite record stores, as they too may be adding bands up to the last minute.
In Seattle, you can hang out at a store all day to watch a handful of performances or, better yet, you can jump from store to store to catch some of your favorite band or some new ones you've never heard... all for free! Here's what's going on around town on Record Store Day:
Everyday Music9:00am - meet and greet with Robbie Hill (Family Affair/ Wheedles Groove)11:00am - Dj Veins (Dave Segal)12:00pm - DJ. Mr. Smith (KEXP)1:00pm - Pitschouse2:00pm - King Dude4:00pm - Mystery Ship5:00pm - Scriptures6:00pm - Tomten7:00pm - Steradian
Silver Platters1:00pm - The West2:00pm - The Mowgli's3:30pm - Family Of The Year5:00pm - Fin Records Showcase with Seacats and The Lures
Sonic Boom Records3:00pm - Angel Olsen4:00pm - Maps & Atlases
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 20th, is Record Store Day. Across the nation, droves of rabid music fans will swarm the remaining brick and mortar music retailers, drawn by the lure of in-store performances, special sales and, most importantly, limited-edition collectibles too numerous to count. My head …
They're making a list, and checking it twice -- no, not Santa Claus, the KEXP DJs! Record Store Day is coming up on Saturday, April 20th, and our DJs are more excited than a kid on Christmas morning. Yesterday, DJ Kevin Cole shared his wishlist and shopping tips, and today we have a chat with seaso…