All killer, no filler!
Join us for our Band Fan Night on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.
We’ll be celebrating Hendrix & The Who.
Enjoy live clips on the big screen, lively discussion, and music by the featured bands.
Feel free to bring your band memorabilia for show and tell!
$5 admission at the door.
‘Happiness Bastards,’ the new album by The Black Crowes, is in record stores Friday 3/15. It’s been 15 years since they released their last album, so we’re having a party on Thursday, March 14th at 5 p.m. to celebrate.
Join us for brand new music, giveaways, prizes, and get the album EARLY! Pre-order it now for pick up at the party.
No need to register or reserve a spot. Just show up!
We’re celebrating the release of Bleachers new album ‘Bleachers’ with an in-store listening party on March 2nd at 2 p.m.
Join us as we experience the first listen together and stay for exclusive giveaways + prizes!
This past year, we had to say goodbye to our long-time space in the Historic Lansdowne Theater building. And now that we’re finally settled into our new space at 26 N. Lansdowne Avenue, we must pack up and move the store again!
2024 is going to kick off with renovations, fresh paint, packing and unpacking boxes, and organizing displays in our new space at 19 N. Lansdowne Avenue.
But before we look ahead to 2024, we look back at the fun events we planned and the new music that was released in 2023.
February
Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting
We hosted a public ribbon-cutting ceremony with representatives from Lansdowne Borough Council, the Lansdowne Business & Professional Association, the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, and special guests to celebrate our new space at 26 N. Lansdowne Avenue.
March
“3 Feet High and Rising” Release
Released on March 3, 1989, “3 Feet High and Rising,” the debut studio album by hip-hop trio De La Soul, was reissued physically on its anniversary.
April
“72 Seasons” Listening Party
We listened to Metallica‘s “72 Seasons” in its entirety and had fun giveaways all while enjoying pizza and beer at our lunchtime listening party.
Record Store Day
The big party of the year featured Record Store Day swag, a performance by Andy Hionides of Three Fourteen, and limited edition, exclusive releases including Taylor Swift‘s “folklore: the long pond studio sessions.”
May
“Kelly Drives”
We put the needle on the record when we taped a segment with Bob Kelly FOX 29 for an episode of “Kelly Drives.”
June
Night Market
Over thirty businesses (including us!) participated in the Lansdowne Business & Professional Association’s Night Market.
Juneteenth Celebration
Customers came out to Lansdowne for a Juneteenth Celebration featuring live music and performances, poets, food trucks, vendors, and more! We celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop and African American Music Appreciation Month.
“Weathervanes” Release
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s album “Weathervanes” was released, and we participated in his indie record store contest in which he gave away autographed electric guitars.
July
“Barbie The Album” and “Starcatcher” Listening Parties
In July, we held not one, but two listening parties! First up was the “Barbie The Album” Listening Party where attendees wore pink and received heart-shaped sunglasses, visors, and posters. Then at our Greta Van Fleet “Starcatcher” Listening Party, attendees received GVF patches, slipmats, and posters and one lucky person won a poster autographed by the band.
August
10th Anniversary Party
In-Store with Low Cut Connie
In August, we celebrated our 10th Anniversary with a week of fun events!
The celebration kicked off with an “Art Dealers” Album Release Party with Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie. Adam performed an intimate in-store set, signed albums and CDs before the official release date, and took pictures with fans.
The week of events continued with Music Trivia Bingo, a Board Game Night, a Bring Your Own Vinyl Listening Party, and concluded with a Kids’ Music Craft.
October
Kids Music Day
We celebrated Kids Music Day during Lansdowne’s Arts on the Avenue Festival. Kids who stopped in created a colorful toilet paper shaker to make music.
“The Greatest Rock And Roll Band You Never Heard Of” Book Tour
Author Marcus Mason and members of Hit The Ground Runnin’ stopped by on their book tour to meet fans and sign copies of the book that tells the story of the ’80s garage band from Delco who regularly appeared on “Dancin’ On Air” and “Dance Party USA” from 1986-1991.
“Danse Macabre” Listening Party
We hosted an exclusive advance listen of Duran Duran’s “Danse Macabre” album with cool giveaways that included posters, slipmats, and stickers.
Project W Mix & Mingle
We hosted a Mix and Mingle for Project W, a women’s giving circle that harnesses the power of collective giving to address the needs of women in Delaware County.
“Hackney Diamonds” Release
October saw the release of The Rolling Stones’ first original studio album since 2005, “Hackney Diamonds.”
“1989” Taylor’s Version Release
“1989” Taylor’s Version featured songs originally on the album plus five unheard vault tracks and unique photos. It was released on special edition vinyl: rose garden pink, aquamarine green, and crystal skies blue.
November
“Higher” Listening Party
Fans stopped in for a lunchtime listening party for the latest Chris Stapleton album, “Higher.”
We held a raffle for some great Stapleton swag and all attendees received a poster!
“Now And Then” Release
Not only did we get new Stones in 2023, but we got new Beatles too!
“Now And Then,” the last song by The Beatles was released as a 12″ version on black vinyl, and a 7″ on black, blue, marble, and clear vinyl. The flip side is their first UK single – “Love Me Do.”
November
Record Store Day Black Friday
Customers shopped our selection of exclusive and limited-edition titles only found at indie record stores!
Book Signing with Author and Photographer Harold Sherrick
Harold sold copies of “A Pig’s Tale,” his book about Pigman, the man behind bootleg records in the 1960s, and his underground record label, Trade Mark of Quality, and copies of “Stolen Moments,” a book of his photography featuring musicians and other notables including Neil Young, Mick Jagger, Sting, Bono, Sheryl Crow, Quincy Jones, David Bowie, Tori Amos, June Carter Cash, John Entwistle, Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Ray Charles, John Fogerty, Tom Petty, Chrissie Hynde, Pete Townsend, Stevie Wonder, and others.
Small Business Saturday Sunflower Moon Pop-Up
On Small Business Saturday, we helped promote another small business, Sunflower Moon. The locally- made winter accessories feature Art by Pam.
December
“THE WORLD EP.FIN”: WILL” Listening Party
We hosted an ATEEZ Listening Party with great giveaways and played a fun trivia contest with grand prizes!
Beyond the Bridge: WRTI’s J. Michael Harrison Celebrates 30 Years in Radio
Beyond the Bridge was an evening of reflections and recollections that featured a conversation with acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator, curator, and entrepreneur Greg Osby. We revisited his influential 1993 release 3-D Lifestyles, enjoyed a special performance by the extraordinary tandem of Bethlehem and Sad Patrick, and included a fun-filled musical journey through 30 signature jazz and hip-hop album releases marking 1993 as a memorable and pivotal year in music in celebration of WRTI’s J. Michael Harrison‘s 30 years in radio.
In 2023, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd‘s “The Dark Side Of The Moon” and “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” by Vince Guaraldi as well as the 30th anniversary of Snoop Dogg’s “Doggystyle” and Brand Nubian’s “In God We Trust.”
We also partnered with Ardmore Music Hall to hold ticket giveaways during the year.
It was a busy year with lots of opportunities to bond with fellow music lovers! We look forward to bringing even more music and arts events to Lansdowne for many years to come and hope to see you at our new store at 19 N. Lansdowne Avenue soon!
J. Michael Harrison, WRTI 90.1 FM radio host of “The Bridge,” is continuing his 30-year on-air celebration with a special event, “Beyond The Bridge,” at Vinyl Revival. The Bridge, founded by J. Michael Harrison in 1996, is his award-winning radio show – “a blend of jazz that takes you from the mainstream to the edge of the art.”
This evening of reflections and recollections will feature a conversation with the acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator, curator, and entrepreneur Greg Osby, which will revisit his influential 1993 release 3-D Lifestyles. The event will also feature a special performance by the extraordinary tandem of Bethlehem and Sad Patrick and include a fun filled musical journey through 30 signature jazz and hip-hop album releases marking 1993 as a memorable and pivotal year in music.
J. Michael Harrison began his radio career in 1993 WPEB’s “Is That Jazz” radio show. In 1994 he began volunteering with WRTI as a production assistant. In 1996, J. Michael debuted his own program, The Bridge, which continues to air Friday evenings on WRTI from 10 pm to 2 am.
The Bridge was selected as Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best Radio Program” in 2002, and in 2007, the Philadelphia City Paper called it the “Best On-Air Reminder That Jazz Didn’t Die in 1965.”
Saxophonist Greg Osby has been a formidable presence on the international music scene as a leader of his own ensembles and as a guest artist with other acclaimed groups for the past 39 years.
Please note: There is limited seating at this event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20. Get your tickets today!
Join us on Black Friday for a book signing with photographer and author Harold Sherrick.
Los Angeles in the 1960s was the era of political upheaval, free love, psychedelic drugs, and rock and roll. During those early years spent in record shops and the late ‘60s, authors Ralph Sutherland and Harold Sherrick met the enigma known only as Pigman. When the first modern era bootleg album Great White Wonder surfaced in Los Angeles in 1969, Ralph and Harold were surprised and pleased to learn that Pigman was the one who had brought it to the world. As the music business was turned upside down by the bootleg record phenomenon, Ralph and Harold, as confidants and consultants to Pigman, watched in awe the audacity of Pigman and his underground record label, Trade Mark of Quality. In 1976, Pigman disappeared into self-imposed exile as the copyright laws of the United States caught up with him.
“A Pig’s Tale” is not just the story of bootleg records and Trade Mark of Quality, but of Pigman and his triumphs and struggles as he weaved his way through the insane maze of the record biz. For this book, Ralph and Harold reconnected with Pigman to gain exclusive insider access to Pigman’s recollections and—for the first time—to the unseen rare TMQ archives, which until now had been safely hidden away from the world in Pigman’s secret lair. Presented here for the first time is a complete discography, never-before-seen photographs of the albums and pressing equipment, and the complete album art collection by acclaimed artist William Stout.
Sherrick will also have copies of “Stolen Moments,” a book of photography featuring
musicians and other notables including: Neil Young, Mick Jagger, Sting, Bono, Sheryl Crow, Quincy Jones, David Bowie, Tori Amos, June Carter Cash, John Entwistle, Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Ray Charles, John Fogerty, Tom Petty, Chrissie Hynde, Pete Townsend, Stevie Wonder, and others, available for purchase.
With forewords from Morley Bartno and Clem Burke, “Stolen Moments” documents nearly 30 years of music history.
About Harold Sherrick
Sherrick has been documenting the Los Angeles popular music scene with his still photography since 1980, and his reputation for excellence has steadily grown. His camera lens has captured the entire range of musical artists from Joni Mitchell to Joss Stone, the Bee Gees to the Ramones, Ringo Starr to Tom Petty, Iggy Pop to Ray Charles. His pictures have been used in such books as John Einarson’s biography of Byrds founding member Gene Clark, Mick Brown’s biography of Phil Spector, and Alternative Rock by Dave Thompson.
Sherrick’s photos have also appeared in numerous music publications in the United States and Europe, including Goldmine, Relix, Night Moves, Guitar World, Mojo, and Billboard. He has shot album and CD covers for artists including Eric Burdon and Arthur Lee, and has been employed as photographer for record producer Phil Spector.
Meet Marcus Mason, Toronto-based author of the non-fiction biography book about the seemingly unknown tale of Delco-based rock band, Hit the Ground Runnin’, on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
“The Greatest Rock And Roll Band You Never Heard Of” tells the one-of-a-kind story of the band who, in Dick Clark’s words, would be “The next big thing.”
From performing regularly on “Dance Party USA,” to losing a major management deal to a flip of a coin to Warrant, to writing songs for “Rocky V” and “Backdraft,” and being turned down by every major record company, embraking on a national tour of Canada, and becaming stuck between elite management and a payola scandal, there is quite the story to tell.
Fitting of the book title “The Greatest Rock And Roll Band You Never Heard Of”, Hit the Ground Runnin’ has played alongside some of the greatest acts in the hard rock genre including the likes of Britny Fox, Cinderella, Tangier, Blue Oyster Cult, Aldo Nova, and Blue Murder, and yet no one has ever heard of them!
With their original CD selling for over $1,900 a copy, the band has earned quite the cult status within the Hard Rock scene and has ever since been waiting for their first national debut out of the underground world where they have remained for so many years.
Come out to hear their story and meet members from the original band; Paul Piccari, Jimmy Katone, and Alan Augunas!
In addition to copies of the book, CDs and a special vinyl copy of their first 45 will be available for purchase.
Book trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOKBiIEUO9Y&t=4s
Music video from 1989 “Over and Over”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15cjRwCke
Children ages K – 5th can make their mark on music by creating a unique piece of art using a recycled vinyl record.
Choose a 45 rpm or 33 1/3 rpm record then use your creativity to decorate it with your choice of fun, colorful, music-themed stickers, and accessories.
Enjoy light bites and beverages as we play your favorite records.
