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“The Greatest Rock And Roll Band You Never Heard Of” Book Tour with Marcus Mason & Hit The Ground Runnin’

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

Low Cut Connie Album Release Party with Adam Weiner

We’re kicking off our 10th anniversary week on Tuesday, August 22nd at 6 p.m. with a Low Cut Connie “Art Dealers” Album Release Party with a special appearance by Adam Weiner.

Pre-order the new record, their seventh studio album, and hear some of the latest album tracks! There’s no need to register. The first 50 people to arrive will receive a wristband for entrance.

 

Based out of Philadelphia, Low Cut Connie has become the alter ego for frontman, pianist, and songwriter Adam Weiner. Beginning as an impromptu recording session in 2010, Low Cut Connie gradually evolved into a vehicle for Weiner’s songwriting and his onstage persona. The band has earned praise for its high-energy live performances from The Philadelphia Inquirer, WXPN, Los Angeles Weekly, and NPR Music to name a few.

 

Low Cut Connie has also gained notoriety for attracting high-profile endorsements such as a surprise inclusion on Barack Obama’s Spotify Summer Playlist in 2015, and a personal association with Elton John, who has called the band one of his favorites.

 

The band recently performed at WMMR’s MMRBQ, Downstage @ the Mann with Chill Moody, a concert which explored the intersection of hip-hop, rock, and visual art, and they’re on the Sunday lineup of the XPoNential Music Festival in September.

 

Greta Van Fleet “Starcatcher” Listening Party

Stop in on Wednesday, July 19th at 5 p.m., to hear Greta Van Fleet‘s newest release, “Starcatcher.”

We’ll be taking pre-orders for the acclaimed rockers’ third album  which was produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile). The album was recorded at RCA Studios in Nashville.

Grammy Award-winning band Greta Van Fleet consists of three brothers – vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka and bassist/keyboardist Sam Kiszka – as well as drummer Danny Wagner. Together, they have performed across multiple continents, sold over 3. 5 million records and 1 million tickets worldwide.

Listening party attendees will have a chance to pick up some great prizes like slipmats and posters so join us!

 

“Barbie The Album” Listening Party

On Tuesday, July 18th, join us for a “Barbie The Album” Listening Party at 4 p.m.!

The soundtrack for the movie “Barbie,” in theaters on July 21st, features Billie Eilish, Sam Smith, Nicki Minaj, Haim, Lizzo, and the K-Pop group Fifty Fifty, to name just a few.

We’ll have fun exclusive giveaways like posters and very limited quantities of heart-shaped sunglasses, t-shirts, and visors available ONLY at the listening party! And, we’ll be taking pre-orders for the limited edition CD (the ONLY physical version of the album that includes “Barbie Dreams” by K-Pop artist, FIFTY FIFTY feat. Kaliii) and the exclusive limited edition vinyl version of the release.

Feel free to dress in pink and get in the Barbie spirit!

 

Lansdowne Juneteenth Celebration – A Day of Jubilee

Lansdowne Juneteenth Celebration – A Day of Jubilee

Swing by Lansdowne’s Borough Green on Saturday June 17th (Rain date June 18th) at 1:30 for a flag raising and keynote speakers. Then from 3 – 7 p.m., enjoy live music, performers, vendors, food trucks, and more at The Landing (30 N. Lansdowne Ave.).

We’ll be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop with a fun selfie station and promotional giveaways with purchase.

LBPA Lansdowne Night Market Shopping

Stroll, shop, and dine at the LBPA Night Market on Friday, June 2nd from 6-10 p.m.!

Vinyl Revival will take 20% off all new and vintage vinyl (including Record Store Day releases). Plus, every hour during the event, we’ll hold a raffle for a FREE Vinyl Revival t-shirt.

Over thirty businesses will participate and some LBPA member businesses will offer sidewalk sales, special in-store discounts, or sips and snacks while shopping.

The event features live music, food trucks, and a beer garden too!

For a full list of businesses and vendors, please visit shoplansdowne.com.