by Rick Coste | Dec 17, 2021 | Record Stores
There are two quotes when I think about Vinyl Tap in Nashville. You can find the first right on their website. “If you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit your friends.” – Cameron Crowe Almost Famous The second is… “Sometimes you want to go...
by Rick Coste | Dec 17, 2021 | Record Stores
LOUIS (holding a record): Now why would you sell it to me and not to him? BARRY: Because you’re not a geek, Louis. LOUIS: You guys are snobs. BARRY: No we’re not. LOUIS: Seriously. You’re totally elitist. That scene is from the 2000 film High Fidelity (I can’t believe...
by Rick Coste | Nov 28, 2021 | Record Stores
There’s nothing better than New England on a cool fall day. To pass the time on a relaxing weekend, one can admire the changing foliage and its bright colors or stroll the streets of Boston, looking for a warm cup of coffee and a good deal. If you happen to venture a...
by Rick Coste | Nov 28, 2021 | Record Stores
When jazz singer Mary McHugh’s relatives walked into Elk City Records, they did not know they were stepping into a special place. Their “Aunt Mary”, as she was known, had sung in Johnny Hodges band back in the 1930s on songs which included “I Let a Song Go Out of My...
by Rick Coste | Nov 28, 2021 | Record Stores
New Orleans is no stranger to music. Its rich history in blues, jazz, soul, and cajun music is too much to capture in the space of a few paragraphs. The city has also overcome hurricanes, floods, and fires. With each setback, it emerges stronger. That is why it was no...
by Rick Coste | Nov 28, 2021 | Record Stores
Imagine you owned a record store and received an offer to buy a collection of 10,000 records. As a store owner, you’re always looking for quality used product to stock your shelves with, so you jump at the chance. You’ve done this before, you know the drill, and...
