Tag Archives: Philly

Kurt Vile Listening Party

Lansdowne’s native son, KURT VILE, is bringing his hometown into the spotlight with the new jawn, “Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me.” It’s hitting record store racks soon, but next Wednesday, May 20 at 5 p.m., you and your friends can join us for the chance to check it out as we’re hosting an ADVANCE LISTENING PARTY!

In addition to listening to the new Kurt Vile album, we’ll have prizes and giveaways. Sounds like a terrific lowkey Wednesday!

“Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me”, on CD, Vinyl, and Record Store-Exclusive Blue Vinyl, is in record stores Friday, May 29. Pre-order now!

Lansdowne Night Market

Save the date!

We will be open late on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 6-10 p.m. for the 5th annual Lansdowne Night Market!

Presented by the Lansdowne Business & Professional Association, the Lansdowne Night Market along Lansdowne Avenue’s Central Business District is perfect for leisurely strolling, shopping, and dining so we hope to see you there!

For more information, check out the LBPA Facebook page here.

Vinyl Revival Sponsored Screening Block at FirstGlance

We’re sponsoring a great screening block of documentary films from Philly filmmakers at the 29th annual FirstGlance Film Festival taking place this weekend at the Film Society Bourse, 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia.!

 

Our block is the Saturday, May 9th Matinee at 2 p.m.
If you like creative films, Q & A sessions with filmmakers, red carpet photos, and parties, then FirstGlance is for you!
Check out what’s playing here.

Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival

Lansdowne’s Arts on the Avenue Festival is back!

We’ll be open on Sunday, May 17th from 12-6 p.m. for the Festival which takes place at Veterans Landing (30 N. Lansdowne Ave.) for a full day of creativity, community, and culture!

There will be 70+ artist vendors, live music curated by Open Sound, food trucks, pop-up beer garden, a  YMCA Kid Zone…and so much more!

Make a day of it—many Lansdowne shops and restaurants will be OPEN, so come explore the Avenue,  grab a bite, shop small, and support your local businesses while you’re out enjoying the Festival.

Bring your friends, your family, and your love for the arts—this is what community looks like!

Rain Date: May 31st

The Arts on the Avenue Festival is sponosred by the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation.

 

Album Signing with Annika Bennett

We’re excited to host an album signing with Annika Bennett on Thursday, April 2nd at 4 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW TIME IS 4 P.M.)  prior to her show with Madison Cunningham at Ardmore Music Hall!

Come meet her and pick up her latest record,  Triple Shooting Star.

About Annika Bennett 

Originally from New York and now based in Los Angeles, Annika Bennett is a singer, songwriter, and producer whose work is a masterclass in modern storytelling. Blending elements of pop, folk, country, and indie, everything she creates is something uniquely her own.

Annika first established herself as a formidable force in the writers’ room, penning standout tracks for artists such as Chappell Roan (“Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl”), Lauv (“Love U Like That”), Role Model (“Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”, “Look At That Woman”), ILLIT (“Lucky Girl Syndrome”), and LE SSERAFIM & j-hope (“SPAGHETTI”).

In 2024, Annika released her debut album Live From Mother Earth, a body of work that’s both raw and intimate. The album features the track “A Tree Falls,” which was produced by John Mayer. Most recently, she released her self-written and self-produced EP, Triple Shooting Star (November 2025). The eight-track project captures the evolution of her sound, a raw, expansive, and deeply personal journey that marks her most ambitious work to date.

A seasoned performer, Annika has toured internationally supporting Sabrina Carpenter, Role Model, Medium Build, Leith Ross, and is currently supporting Madison Cunningham. As she continues to build toward future releases, Annika Bennett cements her place as a singular and emotionally resonant voice in today’s musical landscape.

 

Vinyl Revival Movie Night at Jamey’s House of Music

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.

“Life Without Parole: The Story of George Martorano,” also directed by Frechie, and produced by Ricciutti, is available to stream on multiple platforms.

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.

Buy tickets here.

Vinyl Revival Movie Night at Jamey’s House of Music

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, January 29, for a screening of “Once in a Hundred Years: The Life & Legacy of Marian Anderson.”

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.

Buy tickets here.

Join us in kicking off Black History Month with the story of a legendary African American interpreter of both operatic and concert repertoire.

For more information on Bill Nicoletti and his work, visit Visual-innovations.com  and
Goingthedistancefilms.com.

2025 Year-End Recap

2025 was our first full year in our new store at 19 N. Lansdowne Avenue and we couldn’t be more grateful for the continued loyalty of our customers!

Although we still miss the fabulous theater space we had at our original spot, our new cozy space was perfect for the great music and movie events we hosted all year long.

Here’s a look back at the memorable moments that we shared in 2025!

Dinner and a movie in Lansdowne? Absolutely! Through a partnership with our friends at Jamey’s House of Music, we presented an independent film screening series every fifth Thursday of the month at Jamey’s. We enjoyed pre-show dinners, movies from local filmmakers, and Q & A sessions with the filmmakers following the screenings. Films included “Heart of the Beat” with David Uosikkinen, “Standing in the Shadows of Motown,” “Music From the Inside Out,” and “The Wages of Spin.”

We listened with fellow fans to many new albums before their drop dates. The Listening Parties featured music by Lucy Dacus, The Head and The Heart, Benson Boone, Gigi Perez, Jonas Brothers, Twenty One Pilots, Peanuts/Vince Guaraldi, Florence + The Machine, “Wicked For Good,” and more, and included free giveaways and raffles for great band merch.

We presented a pop-up acoustic performance by Lansdowne’s Bob Beach and David Jacobs-Strain, hosted RSD Black Friday and Record Store Day events, a Kids Music Day Craft, and stayed open late for, and held sales on, Small Business Saturday, the Night Markets, African Caribbean Festival, and Lansdowne’s first Open Studios | Open Town | Open Sound event – a walkable celebration of Lansdowne’s creative community!

2025 was a fun year but we’re looking forward to an even better 2026! With the recent reopening of the Lansdowne Theater, we plan to have extended evening hours on most show nights, host more Listening Parties, movie nights, in-store performances, album release parties, trivia nights, and more!

Follow us on social media for updates and news about all of our happenings – Vinyl Revival on Facebook and @vinylrevivalrecords on Instagram.

Lansdowne Open Studios | Open Town | Open Sound

Join the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, the businesses of Lansdowne, and Open Sound for Lansdowne Open Studios | Open Town | Open Sound, a free, walkable celebration of Lansdowne’s creative community on Thursday, September 18th (rain date: September 25th) from 5-10 p.m.

Explore open artist studios, live music, gallery exhibitions, sidewalk pop-ups, and special late-night business offerings in our charming downtown.

Here’s a schedule of what’ll be happening:

5-8 p.m.: Open Studios @ Utility Works, 32 East Baltimore Avenue

Meet the artists, view works-in-progress, and enjoy wine and light refreshments in their vibrant creative incubator.

5–8 p.m.: Local Galleries Open Throughout Downtown Lansdowne

Visit exhibitions at:
-The 20*20 House (Stomping Ground)
–Gallery 26 (Exhibit Title TBA)
–Kiosk Gallery (The Cartoonists)
-Lansdowne Artist Collective Window Gallery (Exhibit Title TBA)

5–10 p.m.: Business & Artist Pop-Ups Throughout Downtown Lansdowne

Enjoy shopping, food, demos, performances, and more from local businesses and artists along Lansdowne Avenue and Baltimore Avenue, as well as inside select venues and businesses. Vinyl Revival will be open until 10 p.m. We’ll have wine and snacks and maybe a surprise or two!

7–10 p.m.: Open Sound Performances by Izzy True, The Tisburys, and F. Woods at 30 North Lansdowne Avenue

Outdoor Concert at Veterans Landing curated by Open Sound. Bring a chair or blanket! (Weather permitting.)

Start your evening at Utility Works,  32 East Baltimore Avenue, to grab a map of all locations.

Free parking available at Veterans Landing and Highland Avenue lots.

Come hang out with us in the coolest town in Delco!

Twenty One Pilots Listening Party

We’re hosting a Listening Party for the new Twenty One Pilots record, “Breach,” on Saturday, September 6th, at noon!

 

The Listening Party is FREE to attend and you DO NOT NEED to make a reservation.  Just stop by prior to noon because we’ll be playing the album in its entirety at 12 p.m. Hear it first HERE!

We’ll have posters and wristbands to giveaway to all who attend.

Customers attending the Listening Party can pre-order Listening Event Exclusive Picture Discs at the event for pick up ONLY on street date. We should have one copy of each version on street date.

Indie Record Store variants can also be pre-ordered in-store at the Party.

There will not be any albums available to take home from the Listening Event.

At pick up of pre-orders, if you are among the first to arrive on street date, you may be able to take home a red velvet outer sleeve (while supplies last).  THEY ARE NOT GUARANTEED WITH A PRE-ORDER.