Jamey Reilly of Jamey’s House of Music and Andrea DiFabio of Vinyl Revival have teamed up to present Movie Night!
Join us at Jamey’s on Thursday, April 30, for a screening of an interview about the MOB and MAFIA talk with George Anastasia and John Ricciutti filmed at Villa Di Roma.
John Riccuitti of Main Line TV converses with George Anastasia, author and former writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer, in an interview at Villa DiRoma in South Philly’s Italian Market.
Anastasia is widely considered to be an expert on the American Mafia. He was an organized crime investigative reporter who was once targeted for death by then-Philadelphia crime family boss John Stanfa.
He is the author of six books, and a novella and has contributed to two anthologies of Italian American writers.
George Anastasia will be available for questions and book signing.
George Martorano, the subject of the FirstGlance Film Festival award-winning documentary, “Life Without Parole: The Story of George Martorano,” who is mentioned in the Anastasia interview, will also be attending to answer questions about growing up “with” the mob, his undeserved and over served 32 years in prison, and his #1 marijuana brand the “grow father.”
The Anastasia interview was directed by award-winning filmmaker Jill Fechie.
Kitchen and Happy Hour- 6 p.m., Showtime – 8 p.m.
$10 online advance / $15 door
Online advance ticket sales close at 5 p.m. day of show.
One lucky attendee will win a pair of All Aceess Passes to the 29th annual FirstGlance Film Festival, May 7-10, 2026, at the Film Society Bourse, 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Marian Anderson, whose contralto singing voice of great range dazzled international audiences, was a gifted African American woman who had to surmount innumerable, unwarranted obstacles before eventually achieving her dream.
“ONCE IN A HUNDRED YEARS” refers to the quote of the great conductor Arturo Toscanini who once told Marian Anderson: “A voice like yours is heard once in a hundred years.”
Marian Anderson’s story continues to inspire people from very different backgrounds and her achievements in overcoming bigotry have secured her a place as a true pioneer internationally and in her home town of Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love.
The filmmaker walks the streets where she lived; talks to the people who knew her, knew her family, and someone she babysat; see where she was educated and went to church; and marvel at how she was able to transcend humble beginnings to sing for tens of thousands of people, and for Presidents and queens on the world’s stages.
Director: Bill Nicoletti
Writer: Nat Gutwirth
The film won an Emmy for Outstanding Documentary and screened at 7 Film Festivals.
Bill Nicoletti Producer I Director
Emmy Outstanding Documentary 2022 Mid Atlantic Region
Director Bill Nicoletti will be in attendance for a Q & A after the film.
Kitchen and Happy Hour- 6 p.m., Showtime – 8 p.m.
$10 online advance / $15 door
Online advance ticket sales close at 5 p.m. day of show.
On Saturday, November 22nd at NOON, celebrate #wickedforgoodthesoundtrack with your friends, complete with giveaways, prizes and one of the most beloved soundtracks ever.
Jamey Reilly of Jamey’s House of Music and Andrea DiFabio of Vinyl Revival have teamed up to present Movie Night!
Join us at Jamey’s on Thursday, October 30th, for a screening of “The Wages of Spin.”
“The Wages of Spin” chronicles the Philadelphia music scene from 1952 through 1963. The film focuses primarily on Dick Clark, “Bandstand,” the Teen Idols, and payola. This is the first honest, comprehensive look at the inner workings of the music industry during this time frame.
Director: Shawn Swords
Writers: Shawn Swords, Conrad Zimmer
Cast: Dave Appell, Frankie Avalon, Len Barry, Jerry Blavat, Dick Boccelli,
Stephen Caldwell, John Carlton, J.T. Carter, Chubby Checker, Dick Clark,
Pete Cozzi, Fabian, Connie Francis, Bunny Klein Gibson, Charlie Gracie,
Joan Gracie, Ed Hurst
Director Shawn Swords will be in attendance for a Q & A after the film.
July has a fifth Thursday of the month so that means we’re teaming up with our friends at Jamey’s House of Music for Movie Night in Lansdowne!
Join us on Thursday, July 31st, for dinner and a movie at Jamey’s, 32 S. Lansdowne Avenue in Lansdowne.
“Music From the Inside Out” by Daniel Anker is a film produced in collaboration with the Philadelphia Orchestra over a five year period. It’s an inspiring look at the power of music as told through the musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Daniel Anker weaves together a remarkable mosaic of the stories, ideas, experiences and music-making that form the heart of these musicians lives, both inside and outside the concert hall. In doing so, we ultimately get the essence of the magic and mystery of music itself.
Concert – $5 online advance / door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime – 7pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show.
This documentary mixes performances, interviews, and reenactments to celebrate the Funk Brothers, the 1960s soul hitmakers. As the musicians behind the Temptations, the Four Tops and others, the “brothers” were hugely successful, yet relatively anonymous compared to the famous singers they backed. They get their due here, as Richard “Pistol” Allen, Benny “Papa Zita” Benjamin, and bandmates discuss their Detroit youth, studio sessions alongside Marvin Gaye, and nonstop touring.
Emmy Award winning composer and filmmaker Rodney Whittenberg and Producer Allan Slutsky will be in attendance for a Q & A after the film.
Kitchen and Happy Hour- 6 p.m., Showtime – 7 p.m.
$5 online advance / door
Online advance ticket sales close at 5 p.m. day of show.
Vinyl Revival is partnering with Jamey’s House of Music to bring a Movie Night to Lansdowne!
Curated by Andrea DiFabio, head over to Jamey’s, 32 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, Pa.,
on each fifth Thursday of the month to enjoy an independent film screening.
The inaugural event, on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at 8 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.) features the feature-length documentary “Heart of the Beat” by director Jill R. Frechie.
Produced by John Ricciutti, and in association with Main Line Television, “Heart of the Beat,” tells the story of Hooters’ drummer David Uosikkinen. David shares his life story, and the ups and downs and ins and outs of being a drummer with The Hooters and other projects for over 40 years. His upbeat and infectious personality resonates throughout the film as he tells the truth about his struggles of being an artist, an addict, and a musician. He reminds us that we are all human.
Frechie is a Telly Awards winner and Emmy nominated filmmaker. “Heart of the Beat” has won multiple awards including Best Shot in Philly Documentary at the 26th annual FirstGlance Film Festival Philadelphia in 2023.
Tickets for Movie Night with Vinyl Revival are $5 and can be purchased here and at the door.
Enjoy HAPPY HOUR from 6-7 p.m. (sponsored by the Lansdowne Business Professional Association), Asian inspired American dining delights by Chef Suyun Reilly, and drinks provided by Conshohocken Brewing Company for an additional fee before and during the event. There will be a $5 food/drink minimum per person.
The multi-award-winning Jamey’s features restaurant style seating in an intimate, acoustically first-rate listening room, with stage-front long communal tables and stage-side two-top tables.
They also feature the art and photography of musicians, or musically related art by artists who love music, in their “Little Gallery” with monthly exhibitions and artist openings.
We saw a flurry of activity at the record store in 2022, with a return to some film screenings, stand-up comedy shows, and in-store events like Record Store Day. There was lots of new music and we tried to stock many of the titles that you looked forward to adding to your collection.
As we reflect on the past year and the events that we produced in The Vault, we are disappointed that we must leave the unique theater space within our store behind. We look forward to configuring our new space so that we can continue to provide entertaining events plus shopping experiences!
Enjoy checking out some of the events we had the joy of being part of this past year and stay tuned for what we’ve got planned for 2023!
“Edison 64” Screening, February
“Edison 64,” a feature-length documentary produced by American Veterans Media, screened at Vinyl Revival for free multiple times over a weekend. The film tells the story of the 64 students from Thomas Edison High School in Philadelphia that were killed during the Vietnam War. Co-directed by Shawn Swords and Roger Bruce, the film explores the time the students spent at Thomas Edison High School and aims to shine a light on, and pay tribute to, the disproportionate number of Edison students turned soldiers who enlisted in the hopes of a better life but who ended up giving their lives.
Jokes From The Vault With Coby Jackk and Red Snapperrr, March
Powered by A Step Higher Inc. and PRESENTED BY @THEREALARTISTICMATTER, Vinyl Revival was excited to host a comedy show series, Jokes From The Vault, on the 2nd Saturdays of the month!
The all-inclusive VIP comedy experiences hosted by Heavy Footage featured side-splitting comedy, delicious food, and lots of fun!
The March show featured Coby Jackk, Red Snapperrr, and food by Chef Mona Wilson who has been featured on Food Network, “Cupcake Wars,” “Sugar Showdown,” Food & Wine, “Dr. Oz,” People Magazine, Upscale Magazine, Eater, United Taste of America, and “Good Morning America.”
Band Fan Night – April
All killer, no filler, our monthly Band Fan Nights featured live clips on the big screen and lively conversation. Our April event featured concert clips from Cream with a special clip from a surprise artist.
Jokes From The Vault featuring Ken Jones
Our April comedy show featured Ken Jones, A. R. Church, food, drinks, and a special live musical performance.
After scaling back Record Store Day parties the past few years, we were excited to celebrate the annual event with our customers once again!
DJ Joe Foley provided in-store music all day and shoppers enjoyed complimentary light refreshments and drinks including Rosati‘s Blue Razz/Lemonade ice with “I Stand with Ukraine” packaging (a portion of sales went to Holy Myrrh Bearers Ukrainian Catholic Church.) We hosted a Pop-Up Shop with a selection of Rock and Roll Pillows from Tamme Handmade and gave out lots of fun Record Store Day swag!
Band Fan Night, June
We celebrated the music of Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, and Chicago Transit Authority.
Jokes From The Vault with Jamaican G
June’s Second Saturday comedy event featured headliner Jamaican G and food by TV Personality Chef Mona Wilson.
Record Store Day Drops
Vinyl Revival stocked titles that were Record Store Day Exclusives, RSD First titles, and Small Run/Regional Titles. Guests enjoyed complimentary light refreshments and drinks and we hosted a Pop-Up Shop with Fashion from The Royal Orange, a collective of fashion designers working together to build quality fashions for all women.
Band Fan Night, July
We celebrated British rock music with clips from The Who, The Yardbirds, The Pretty Things, The Kinks, and The Animals.
Jokes From The Vault Featuring Ty Raney
July’s edition of Jokes From The Vault featured Ty Raney, who has appeared on Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City,” plus Emily Epstein White, Foster, and food by Chef Mona Wilson.
Jokes From The Vault Featuring Ish the Butler, August
This month’s Jokes From The Vault featured the comedic talents of Ish the Butler.
Band Fan Night
We enjoyed live performance clips from Man, Free, Rory Gallagher, and Deep Purple.
Evening Shopping During LBPA Night Market, September
The Lansdowne Business and Professional Association created a fun, evening shopping and dining event in the Central Business District’s Landing area so we stayed open late and offered some specials for the evening.
Band Fan Night
September 18th marked 52 years since Jimi Hendrix passed so September’s monthly fan night event paid tribute to him. We celebrated Jimi and watched some clips from his live performances.
Kids Music Day Craft, October
Our Kids Music Day Craft was held during Delco Arts Week. Children ages K – 5th were invited to create and decorate a toilet paper roll shaker filled with an assortment of beads, rice, and pasta to make their mark on music.
“Life Without Parole” Screening
We screened the privately funded MainLineTV.org award-winning documentary film which tells the story of George Martorano, who was sentenced to life without parole in 1984 for marijuana-related offenses. He is the longest serving prisoner, first time, non-violent offender, in judicial history. Martorano also served almost 5 years in solitary confinement. The screening, produced as a Delco Arts Week event, included appearances by “Life Without Parole” Director Jill Frechie, Co-producer John Ricciutti, and George Martorano.
Record Store Day Black Friday, November
We stocked a large selection of exclusive and limited-edition titles to kick off the holiday shopping season and offered discounts on select in-stock records.
Our year ended with a move out of our location at 35-37 N. Lansdowne Avenue, but we’re excited about our new larger space at 26 N. Lansdowne Avenue. Hope to see you at our new spot soon!
Life Without Parole Documentary Screening and Q & A
Saturday, October 8, 2022
4 – 5 p.m. Screening
5:15 – 6 p.m. Q & A with Filmmakers and Special Guest George Martorano
Directed by Jill Frechie and co-produced with John Ricciutti, “Life Without Parole,” delves deep into the reasoning behind George Martorano’s incarceration and how he turned his life around, not only for himself but for those who he met in prison.
The privately funded MainLineTV.org award-winning documentary film tells the story of Martorano, who was sentenced to life without parole in 1984 for marijuana-related offenses. He is the longest serving prisoner, first time, non-violent offender, in judicial history. Martorano also served almost 5 years in solitary confinement.
After serving 32 years in prison, and filing dozens of appeals, Martorano, 71, was finally released on Oct. 5, 2015 from Coleman Federal Prison Complex in Florida, the last of a string of federal prisons where he was incarcerated.
“Life Without Parole” is a FirstGlance Film Festival Audience Choice Winner for both Best of the Fest and Best Documentary and a Telly Bronze Award Winner.
Admission is free but donations to the non-profit Lower Merion and Narberth PA TV are welcome.
All attendees will be entered in a raffle to win a pair of All Access Passes to the 25th annual FirstGlance Film Festival, October 14-16, 2022, at the Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA.
The “Life Without Parole” screening will be held during Delco Arts Week.
“Edison 64,” a feature-length documentary produced by American Veterans Media that tells the story of the 64 students from Thomas Edison High School in Philadelphia that were killed during the Vietnam War, screens at Vinyl Revival.
Codirected by Shawn Swords and Roger Bruce, the film explores the time the students spent at Thomas Edison High School and aims to shine a light on, and pay tribute to, the disproportionate number of Edison students turned soldiers who enlisted in the hopes of a better life but who ended up giving their lives.
Screenings are FREE.
Seating is limited. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
