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Stage Specs: N/A
Average In-Store Attendance: 250-500
Average Buy-In: 500
In-Store Promotion:Website, Twitter, Facebook, Newsday Ad, Banners, Facebook Adds
Gratis Marketing:Yes. LARGE FULL PACKAGE
*note // Lakeshore does not participate in in-stores
Looney Tunes is a family owned and operated store in business since 1971! Best store in NY voted 12 years in a row! 5,000 square feet with a massive stage and recording capability
PA Specs:1 - Samson L2400 Mixing Board, 2 – Samson LIVE! 1215 PA Cabinet with 2 x 15” Drivers, 3 – Samson LIVE! 612M Active 2 Way Monitor with 12” Drivers, 2 – Front of house cabinet stands, 5 – Boom Microphone Stands, 3 – Wood Stools, 6 – XLR 25” microphone cables, 6 – Samson Q8 Dynamic Hand-held Microphones, 1- Shure Drum Microphone Kit, 1- Zoom R16 Recorder : Interface : Controller, 1- Apple Mac Book Pro Laptop with Logic Recording Program, 1- Numark Dual CD Player, DOES have ability to record in-stores.
ltcds.com31 Brookvale Ave., West Babylon NY 11704 / 631-587-7722Instore Contact: Karl Groeger / 631-587-7722 / karljr@looneytunescds.com
NORTHEAST REGION
LOONEY TUNES
Average In-Store Attendance: 10-75
Average Buy-In: 20
In-Store Promotion:All available social media
Gratis Marketing:P&P & Listening Booth
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Stage Specs: No Stage Available
Average In-Store Attendance: 60
Average Buy-In: 10
In-Store Promotion:Posters, Social Media
Gratis Marketing:Listening Booth, P & P
Plan 9 is Richmond’s longest running independent record store. We have had many, many in-stores. In our last previous location we hosted in-stores artists such as Drive By Truckers, Pete Yorn, Ted Leo, & Mike Gordon among many others. We strongly support local music & artists.
PA Specs:We can provide a small PA as necessary. We have a small store & often do acoustic in-stores. Does not have ability to record in-stores
Stage Specs: 12’ x 18’
Pure Pop has been a part of the Burlington VT music scene for more than 30 years. We have had some great in-stores but our size limits us to what you would call “intimate” shows. We really can only squeeze about 65 people into a show. Our main goal is to have the music that the residents of our area want to find in a record store. We seek to make a connection with our customers & provide them the record store experience they have loved over the years.
PA Specs:(2) Peavey PV115 Main Speakers 300W Crown Stereo Power Amp for Mains, (1) Peavey SP115 Floor Monitor Speaker 100W Alesis Bridged Power Amp for Monitor Mackie 1202 mixer, (2) Shure SM58 mics Does not have ability to record in-stores.
plan9music.com3017 W. Cary St., Richmond VA 23221 / 804-353-9996Instore Contact: Bob Schick / 804-353-9996 / rfs@plan9music.com
purepoponline.com115 S Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT / 802-658-2652Instore Contact: Michael Crandall / 802-658-2652 / purepoprecords@earthlink.net
PLAN 9
PURE POP
Average Buy-In: Depends on artist. Between 90-120
In-Store Promotion:Social Media, Radio, Print Ads, Exclusive Poster and Postcards
Gratis Marketing:Listening Booth & P&P. We want any and all instores available and will do whatever necessary including offering hospitality.
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Average In-Store Attendance: 15 - 75
Average Buy-In: Quantity depends on the artist
In-Store Promotion:Facebook, Twitter, Radio (ossasionally), Flyers, Email List
Gratis Marketing:Always happy to do P&P, Displays, Endcap Features, In-Store Play, etc
Record Archive was established in 1975. Through our nearly 40 years in music retail we have hosted numerous events including such major artisits as Mary J Blige, The Ramones, The Replacements, 10,000 Maniacs, Fun, Matisyahu, Mike Doughty, Mc Lars and countless more. We believe there is no better experience you can offer your customer than to give them the opportunity to see their favorite band live at their favorite record store!
PA Specs:Full stage set up with lights and sound tech on staff. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 15’ x 15’
Average In-Store Attendance: 200
Darkside Records & Gallery is the Hudson Valley’s largest selection of new & used music. Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, we actively host live events from local and regional musicians to national, established artists. From acoustic performances, to full bands, we offer an intimate space for our local community to connect with the music they love.
PA Specs:2 small powered PA speakers, mixing board, handful of mic’s & stands. Does not have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: No Stage Available
recordarchive.com33 1/3 Rockwood St., Rochester, NY / 585-244-1210Instore Contact: Alayna Alderman / 585-244-1210 / alayna@recordarchive.com
darksiderecordsandgallery.com782 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 / 845-452-8010Instore Contact: Justin Johnson / 845-452-8010 / justin@darksiderecordsandgallery.com
RECORD ARCHIVE
DARKSIDE RECORDS
2760 215268 2369
Average In-Store Attendance: 30-50
Average Buy-In: Negotiable
In-Store Promotion:Social Media/Posters/Local Radio
Gratis Marketing:Negotiable
Central Square Records is the only record store between Tallahassee and Pensacola, FL. Located at the beach, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. We have been open since 2003 and hosted countless performances from touring artists as well as a featured venue for the 30A songwriters Festival.
PA Specs:500 w 2x 15” Mains 2 floor monitors/ mixer/ mics/ direct boxes etc. Can provide amps and percussion when needed. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: No Stage Available but we do bring in a stage when needed.
centralsquarerecords.com89 Central Square / P.O. Box 4694 / Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 / 850-231-5669Instore Contact: Tom King / 850-585-6843 / centralsquarerecords@earthlink.net
SOUTHEAST REGION
CENTRAL SQUARE RECORDS
Average Buy-In: Yes. Amounts vary by distributor. Anywhere from 30-100+
In-Store Promotion:Website, Weekly E-letter, Facebook, Twitter, Radio Ads, Print Ads, In Store Promotions (posters, end caps, etc)
Gratis Marketing:Yes. P&P, Listening Stations, Clean Copies, etc.
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In-Store Promotion:Social Media and In Store Displays
Gratis Marketing:Listening Booth Spot, P & P.
Homegrown and operated, Disc Exchange has been Knoxville, Tennessee’s largest and best-voted record store since 1987. We offer a vast selection of new and used CD’s, LP’s and DVD’s. Disc Ex-change also boasts the only independent record store in town that offers in-store performaces.
PA Specs:8 channel PA, 2 house speakers, 2 monitor wedges, 5 mics, 5 boom stands, 4 direct input boxes. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 10’ X 10’
Average In-Store Attendance: 30-40
Earshot is located in Greenville, SC. Our focus is providing new releases and quality catalog in all genres. We’ve hosted in-stores big and small from all genres.
PA Specs:Does not have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: No Stage Available.
Average In-Store Attendance: Varies
Average Buy-In: Artist specific
discexchange.com2615 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 / 865-573-5710Instore Contact: Zach Waldrop / 865-573-9691 ext. 12 / zach@discexchange.com
earshot.com1417 Laurens Road, Greenville SC 29607 / 864-232-1623Instore Contact: Franklin Farr / 864-232-1623 / franklinfarr@earshot.com
DISC EXCHANGE
EARSHOT
Average Buy-In: Negotiable
In-Store Promotion:We create flyers and spread around town, social media (FB, Twitter, Website, Email Blast)
Gratis Marketing:Yes, we’ll do 2 months Listening Post with P&P for an in-store. Will also get mentions in 3 email blasts in that 2 month time.
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Average In-Store Attendance: 50
Average Buy-In: 60-90 pieces, CDs and LPs
In-Store Promotion:Weekly Newsletter, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), In Store Signage, Local Blogs and Me-dia (Orlando Weekly, The Daily City).
Gratis Marketing:P&P, Listening Station & posters for the club show later that night are always included in our marketing
Oz Music has been Alabama’s premiere source for music since 1989. We pride ourselves on having something for everyone and going the extra mile for our customers. We have built a reputation in the community where if we can’t get it, it can’t be gotten!
PA Specs:4 mics, 2 monitors, DI box. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 13’ W x 11’ D x 12” H
Average In-Store Attendance: National Acts - 175 / Regional/Local - 35
Park Ave CDs will be celebrating 30 years of serving the central Florida music community next year; we are considered one of (if not the) premier independent record store in the state. We’ve been fortunate to host over 200 instore performances throughout the last decade, with artists ranging from Snow Patrol, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Wanda Jackson, The Civil Wars, Bela Fleck, Minus the Bear, Tokyo Police Club, The Temper Trap, Band of Horses, Tegan and Sara and Jason Mraz just to name a few!!
PA Specs:2 large and 2 small JBL Eon self-powered speakers, 16-channel mixing board, microphones, stands, cords, cables, DIs. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 9’ x 12’
ozmusiconline.com506 14th St Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 / 205-758-1222Instore Contact: Jason Patton / 205-758-3953 / jason@ozmusiconline.com
parkavecds.com2916 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 / 407-447-7275Instore Contact: Shellie Olszewski / 407-447-7275 / shellie@parkavecds.com
OZ MUSIC
PARK AVE CDS
Average In-Store Attendance: 30
Average Buy-In: 30
In-Store Promotion:Social Media, Posters, Print Ads (occasionally)
Gratis Marketing:P&P & Listening Booth
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Average In-Store Attendance: 80
Average Buy-In: No specific buy-in, but we always buy heavy, and prefer label direct
In-Store Promotion:FB, Twitter, Posters, Radio, Word of Mouth, Website, E-mails, etc...
Gratis Marketing:Yes. P&P. Listening Station. Facebook Call-outs.
Located in Raleigh, NC, Schoolkids is the Triangle’s first home of the legendary mom & pop indie store chain. Founded in 1973, Schoolkids Records is one of the longest running record stores in the entire country and in 2013 will celebrate their 40th Anniversary. We have hosted countless instores over the years including Avett Brothers, Best Coast, Delta Rae and many many more.
PA Specs:2 mics w/ stands, 8 channel mixer, PA. Does not have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 10’ x 10’
We’re Hattiesburg’s independent record store, with a coffee shop and cafe! We’re locally owned and operated, offering: music (CD, LP & DVD); movies (DVD & Blu-ray); fast special orders on music and movies; out-of-print and hard to find titles; game, CD & DVD repair; great coffee, fine grilled sandwiches, salads and live music!
PA Specs:Mains, Monitors, Mics, DI’s. Plus a stage. Everything you need! DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: Corner Stage. 10’ Wide. Elevated 1 ft.
schoolkidsrecords.com2114 Hillsborough St, Raleigh NC 27607 / 919-821-7766Instore Contact: Stephen Judge / 919-821-7766 / stephen@secondmotionrecords.com
tbonescafe.com2101 Hardy St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 / 601-583-0099Instore Contact: Harry Crumpler / 601-466-3119 / tbone@tbonescafe.com
SCHOOLKIDS RECORDS
T-BONES RECORDS & CAFE
Average Buy-In: Depends on Artist
In-Store Promotion:Facebook, Twitter, Posters, Radio Promotions (occasionally)
Gratis Marketing:Negotiable
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Family-owned and operated, Peaches Records has been a New Orleans music institution since 1975.
PA Specs:Does not have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: N/A
Average In-Store Attendance: Varies greatly.
408 N. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 / 504-282-3322Instore Contact: Lillie Rea / 504-282-3322 / lillie.rea@gmail.com
PEACHES
MIDWEST REGION
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Average In-Store Attendance: 100
Average Buy-In: Varies.
In-Store Promotion:Social Media and some Paid Advertising.
Gratis Marketing:We are very flexible and would be willing to work out any and all marketing plans with bands, labels and distributors.
The Electric Fetus, founded in 1968, is one of Minneapolis’ oldest and finest independent retail music stores. We employ a knowledgeable staff and have 6,000 square feet of records, discs and dvds. We have hosted hundreds of local and national bands over the last four decades.
PA Specs:Contact for details. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 8’ x 12’
electricfetus.com2000 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 / 612 870-9300Instore Contact: Bob Fuchs / 612 238-3420 / bob@electricfetus.com
THE ELECTRIC FETUS
*note // Dearborn do not participate in in-stores
STRICTLY DISCS
Average In-Store Attendance: Capacity (70)
Average Buy-In: Negotiable
In-Store Promotion:E-blast, Social Media, Local Media
Gratis Marketing:Negotiable.
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Average In-Store Attendance: 75
Average Buy-In: Negotiable
In-Store Promotion:Flyers, Social Media, Newspaper Ads
Gratis Marketing:Endcaps are negotiable
Strictly Discs is celebrating its 25th year of independent music retail. We’ve successfully hosted count-less instore performances ranging from Talib Kweli to Laura Veirs. Our space is intimate and unique and provides a valuable contrast/benefit to full venue shows and allows artists to connect with their fans in a meaningful way.
PA Specs:On demand. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: No Stage Available.
Indy CD & Vinyl is Indiana’s largest independent record store selling both new and used CDs and Vi-nyl. We are also a proud member of CIMS (Coalition of Independent Music Stores). We are the home of Central Indiana’s deepest selections of rock, blues, jazz, indie, hip-hop, electronic, world, country, alt-country, rap, classical CDs, LPs and DVDs. Check us out online at indycdandvinyl.com.
PA Specs:Contact for details. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 12’ x 8’ x 1’
strictlydiscs.com1900 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711 / 608-259-1991Instore Contact: Angie Roloff / 608-259-9179 / angie@strictlydiscs.com
indycdandvinyl.com806 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220 / 317-259-1012Instore Contact: Annie Skinner / 317-407-3358 / annie@indycdandvinyl.com
INDY CD & VINYL
Average Buy-In: Depends on Artist
In-Store Promotion:Social Media, Flyers, E-mail.
Gratis Marketing:P&P
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Record store for over 40 years. We try harder.
PA Specs:N/A. Does not have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: No Stage Available
Average In-Store Attendance: <100
thunderpussy.com1155 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 / 614-421-1512Instore Contact: Chuck or Raad / 614-421-1512 / charles@thunderpussy.com
MAGNOLIA THUNDERPUSSY
CENTRAL REGION
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Average In-Store Attendance: 100
Average Buy-In: Negotiable
In-Store Promotion:Print Advertising, E-mail, Social Media, In Store Signage
Gratis Marketing:Sale Pricing and Positioning.
Waterloo Records and Video is located in Austin, TX and was established in 1982. In a normal year we average 150 in-store performances by some of the largest touring acts in the business as well as up and coming local artists. At Waterloo, music still matters as evidenced by our knowledgeable staff and deep selection.
PA Specs:3 QSC powered mains (400 watts), 1 16-channel Allen & Heath ZED 420 powered mixing board with phantom power, 1/4” direct and standard XLR inputs, 2 QSC 10” monitors, 8 Sure SM-58 micro-phones, 5 Shure SM-57 microphones, 12 microphone stands (all are booms), 5 DI boxes and a Behring-er FEX800 effects unit. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: Trapezoidal stage. Approximately 10’ x 8’
waterloorecords.com600A N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 / 512-474-2500Instore Contact: Jessie Johnson / 512-474-2500 / jessie@waterloorecords.com
WATERLOO RECORDS & VIDEO
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Average Buy-In: Depends on Artist
In-Store Promotion:Social Media, Flyers, Posters, Print Ads (occasionally)
Gratis Marketing:Absolutely. Contact for details.
The very essence of the modern record store, chock full of old LPs, new LPs, old CDs, new CDs, and lots of DVDs too. Nobody ever leaves disappointed. Euclid Records has served St Louis and the world with great records for over 30 years. In 2010 Euclid opened its second store in New Orleans
PA Specs:We’re stacked. I don’t speak tech, but it’s a full set up. Contact for details. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: Apx 15’ x 18’
Average In-Store Attendance: 40
euclidrecords.com19 N. Gore Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119 / 314-961-8978Instore Contact: Joe Schwab / 314-397-3067 / joe@euclidrecords.com
EUCLID RECORDS
Stage Specs: 12.5’ W x 11’ D
Average In-Store Attendance: 30-400
Average Buy-In: We tailor the buy to meet artist, label and management’s expectations for sales.
In-Store Promotion:A press release is issued, I directly speak to music editors if possible and we have won multiple web awards for our social networking for our events.
Gratis Marketing:Listening Booth & P&P for 1 month.
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Cactus Music, the Bayou City’s premier music store, boasts a 30-year history of offering an extensive selection of recorded music, hard-to-find DVDs and music-related gifts and products. Cactus Music also showcases local, regional and national talent on its stage with weekly in-store performances. “These events provide a special opportunity to experience an intimate musical performance, and meet-and-greet with the artists,” says Quinn Bishop, owner. Cactus hosted 200 in-stores in 2012. Located inside Cactus Music is The Record Ranch, an 1,800 square-foot store and art gallery offering a unique shopping experience for vinyl customers. In addition to thousands of new and used records, The Record Ranch Gallery presents exhibits featuring music-related artwork.
PA Specs:2 JBL G2 15” powered overhead speakers, 3 JBL G2 10” powered monitors, Mackie powered 8 channel mixing board, 2 Shure SM58 mics, 2 Shure SM57mics. We have 2 DIs but recommend that the artist provide their own. The system is comparable or better than what you would find in a small club. Does not have ability to record in-stores.
cactusmusictx.com2110 Portsmouth St, Houston, TX 77098 / 713-526-9272Instore Contact: Quinn Bishop / 713-526-9272 / cactusquinn@gmail.com
CACTUS MUSIC
Average Buy-In: 30 - 300
In-Store Promotion:In Store Flyers, E-mail, Social Media, Website, Radio & Print Ads (occasionally)
Gratis Marketing:P&P, Listening Booth
2500 650N/A 4500
For 41 years Homers has been Nebraska and Iowa’s best music store offering a large selection of new and used LPs, CDs and DVDs. We have hosted many in stores over the years from Patti Smith to Ozzy Osbourne to 311. We are restricted to acoustic in stores as we reside on the main floor of a condo building in the 2nd most popular tourist area in Nebraska.
PA Specs:8 channel mixer, power, 2 PA speakers, 1 monitor, 3 mics, 2 DIs. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 9’ x 7’
Average In-Store Attendance: 30
homersmusic.com1210 Howard St, Omaha, NE, 68102 / 4023460264Instore Contact: Mike Fratt / 402-346-0264 / mfratt@homersmusic.com
HOMERS
MOUNTAIN WEST REGION
2050 N/AN/A 849
Average Buy-In: Negotiable
In-Store Promotion:Facebook, Radio, Print, Flyers.
Gratis Marketing:Listening Booth, Radio Ads, P & P
In business 40 years. Started in Big Bear Lake, Ca in 1973 then opened in Coeur D’Alene in 1985. Best selection of CD’s in North Idaho.
PA Specs:No PA available.
Stage Specs: 20’ x 15’
Average In-Store Attendance: 25
longear.com2405 N. 4th Street, Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho 83814 / 208-765-3472Instore Contact: Terry or Nic / 208-765-3472 / thelongear@frontier.com
THE LONG EAR
Stage Specs: 4 - 8’ x 4’ Risers
Average In-Store Attendance: 100
Average Buy-In: 90 - 300
In-Store Promotion:Website, Facebook, Twitter, Flyers, Posters, Listening Posts, and more.
Gratis Marketing:Listening Posts, Stickers on Product, Large Poster Display, Large Endcap Display.
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Twist and Shout has been hosting in-store performances for a quarter of a century. We have a long list of successful in-store performances like Suzanne Vega, Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, Widespread Panic, Black Eyed Peas, Wayne Coyne, Ween and more recently the Lumineers, Fun., Tegan & Sara and the Civil Wars. Several Live at Twist and Shout records have been released including Ben Harper, Tea Leaf Green, John Butler, Matisyahu, Jason Isbell and Paper Bird. Located in Denver, Colorado our typical instores have one hundred people in attendance and we have hosted crowds of up to five hundred.
PA Specs:Mackie cfx - 16 mixer, 2 jbl 15” and horn speaker cabinets w/ stands, 2 roland 12” monitor speakers, 2 power amps in rack case, 5 mic and boom stands, 3 sm 57 vocal mics, 3 sm58 vocal mics, 8 xlr to xlr mic cables, 2 di boxes matchbox db-25, 3 1/4” to 1/4” instrument cables, 1 xlr to 1/4” cable, shure drum microphone kit (6 mics), we have 4 - 8’ x 4’ risers. Does not have ability to record in-stores.
twistandshout.com2508 E. Colfax Denver, CO. 80206 / 303-722-1943Instore Contact: Natasha Alexander / 303-777-8050 / natasha@twistandshout.com
TWIST & SHOUT
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Stage Specs: 16’ x 8’
Average In-Store Attendance: 50-300
Average Buy-In: 30-60 CDs plus appropriate units of vinyl depending on the artist size/wrist-band-with-purchase setup
In-Store Promotion:Website, Social Media, Eblasts, In Store/Citywide-distributed Posters, Radio Spots, Print Ads for “RX Presents” productions
Gratis Marketing: P&P, Listening Station if requested
The Record Exchange is Idaho’s largest independent music store, steadfastly expanding Idaho’s musical boundaries for over 36 years. Located at 1105 West Idaho Street in Downtown Boise, The Record Exchange is open seven days a week. For more information, visit therecordexchange.com or call 208.344.8010.
PA Specs:2 JBL Eon 15-P Powered Speakers (store sound), 2 JBL Eon 15-P Powered Speakers (monitors), PreSonus 24.4.2 Mixing Board, 4 Shure SM-58 Mics w/ 20-foot cables, 2 Shure SM-57 Mics w/ 20-foot cables, 2 60-foot XLR-XLR Main Speaker Lines, 2 60-foot XLR-1/4-inch TRS Monitor Lines, 4 Sennheiser Tripod Boom Mic Stands, 2 On-Stage Instrument Boom Stands, 4 American DJ Par 56 Lights w/ Light Kits, Star Trak 3-Light Controller w/ Dimmer Pack. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
therecordexchange.com1105 W. Idaho St., Boise, ID 83702 / 208-344-8010Instore Contact: Chad Dryden / (208) 343-0107 Ext. 1 / chad@therecordexchange.com
THE RECORD EXCHANGE
PACIFIC WEST REGION
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Stage Specs: 15’ x 15’
Average In-Store Attendance: 30 - 300
Average Buy-In: 30 - 60
In-Store Promotion:Social Media, Web Site, Email Blasts, Outside Reader Boards
Gratis Marketing:If Requested
Skip’s Records and CD World is a local institution in Eugene, OR and is the largest record store be-tween California and Portland. We’ve successfully hosted countless in-stores over the 20+ years we’ve been in business and pride ourselves in providing a genuine substantial music experience in a day and age settling for low quality digital downloads / streams & rips. We deeply care about music and the fans.
PA Specs:8 Channel board. All inputs are XLR type, if 1/4” jacks are used we need to know in advance, 2 Chan-nel compressor, 1 Lexicon multi-effects processor (reverb, delay, etc), 1 CD Player connected to main PA, 2 JBL Eon 15” main speakers. 4 Microphones with boom stands. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
gotoskips.com3215 W 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 / 541-683-6902Instore Contact: Skip Hermens / 541-683-6902 / skipsrecords@gmail.com
SKIP’S RECORDS & CD WORLD
Average Buy-In: 60
In-Store Promotion:Facebook, In-store signage, Email, Twitter
Gratis Marketing:P&P, sometimes listening stations (if given enough advance notice)
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In-Store Promotion:Email Blast
Gratis Marketing:None.
Easy Street Records has been in Seattle since 1987. We have hosted over 700 in-stores. We have won countless display contests and have been widely recognized as the best record shop in Seattle. In September 2010, Rolling Stone magazine selected us as one of the Top 5 record shops in the country. In 2013, we were chosen by Seattle’s Mayor as the Small Business of the Year. Easy Street takes pride in its customer service as well as our wide selection of music.
PA Specs:Contact for details. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: Contact for Details
Average In-Store Attendance: 100
PA Specs:Everything you need - contact for details. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 12’ x 16’
Average In-Store Attendance: 100-350
Average Buy-In: Depends on Artist
easystreetonline.com4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 / 206-938-3279Instore Contact: Matt Vaughan / 206-938-3279 / matt@easystreetonline.com
fingerprintsmusic.com420 E. 4th St Long Beach CA 90802 / 562.433.4996Instore Contact: Rand / 562-433-4996 / finprints@aol.com
EASY STREET RECORDS
FINGERPRINTS
Average Buy-In: Negotiable.
In-Store Promotion:Facebook & Outdoor Marque
Gratis Marketing:Negotiable
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Average In-Store Attendance: 100
Average Buy-In: 100
In-Store Promotion:Social Media, E-mail Blast, Website, Local Media, Advertising.
Gratis Marketing:Available on a case by case basis.
Lou’s Records, founded in 1980, is San Diego County’s most complete record store. We have hosted hundreds of in-stores and appearances, but we enjoy concentrating on smaller, more intimate perfor-mances. Many of our in-stores are held outside, which the bands and customers seem to really enjoy.
PA Specs:Small PA, Adequate for our size. Does not have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: N/A
Average In-Store Attendance: 50
Rhino Records in Claremont, CA has been in business for nearly 40 years. Located on the edge of LA county & the Inland Empire, we have hosted thousands of shows over the course of decades. We are a full service record store; over 5000 square feet. We are a stones throw from The Glasshouse & the Fox Theater in Pomona -- easy for bands to do a meet & greet or low key instore prior to performances there. We can easilty organize an in-store with no stress for all parties involved.
PA Specs:4 channel mixer, PA, mics & mic stands. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: No Stage Available
lousrecords.com448 North Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 / 760-753-1382Instore Contact: Lou Russell / 760-753-1382 / lrussell@lousrecords.com
rhinorecords.cc235 Yale Ave Claremont, CA 91711 / 909-626-7774Instore Contact: Dennis Callaci / 909-626-7774 X 104 / dennis.callaci@rhinorecords.cc
LOU’S RECORDS
RHINO RECORDS
Average In-Store Attendance: 10 - 250
Average Buy-In: Depends on Artist
In-Store Promotion:Press Release, Print Ads, Painted Window Displays, Facebook, Twitter, Weekly E-mailer.
Gratis Marketing:P&P.
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Average In-Store Attendance: 50
Average Buy-In: 200
In-Store Promotion:Facebook and Print (Local Weekly).
Gratis Marketing:1 Month P&P, Listening Station, Print & Facebook Advertising (negotiable)
Music Millennium is a full catalog record store that has been around since 1969. We pioneered live record store performances in the 80’s and have since done over 4000 live performances. We currently do about 150 performances a year, and we strive to give both the artists and the fans the best experi-ence we can possibly give.
PA Specs:Dedicated Sound Person, Full Pa, 1 channel board, Mic & Mic Stands, Monitors, DIs. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 16’ x 10’
Salzer’s Records has been a local counter-culture haven for over 47 years with an extensive selection of new and used CDs, DVDs, Games, Video, and lifestyle accoutrements...
PA Specs:2 JBL MR925 Speakers (w/stand and cords), 1 Mackie 16 channel mixer (#CR1604VL2), 1 Crest CA6 Audio Power Amp, 1 Alesis processor (Microverb4), 1 Alesis Equalizer (MEQ230), 5 Shure micro-phones (w/stand and cords), 2 Monitors (w/cord). Does not have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 10’ x 18’
musicmillennium.com3158 East Burnside, Portland Oregon 97214 / 503-23-8926Instore Contact: Terry Currier / 503-231-8943 / terry@musicmillennium.com
salzers.com5777 Valentine Rd, Ventura, CA 93003 / 805-639-2160Instore Contact: Nancy / 805-639-2150 / nancy@salzers.com
MUSIC MILLENNIUM
SALZER’S RECORDS
Average Buy-In: Negotiable.
In-Store Promotion:Eblast, Facebook, Local Media Concert Calendars (Radio and Print).
Gratis Marketing:P&P and Listening Station upon request.
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Streetlight Records San Jose has been hosting in-store performances for 20 years and has gotten it down to a science. We’re able to accommodate large crowds (store can hold around 500 people) and have actually received a great deal of praise for our line management skills. Recent well-attended in-stores include Tegan & Sara and John Doe. We aim to make the artists and fans feel comfortable and have an enjoyable experience.
PA Specs:2 Mics/Stands, 2 Mains, No Monitors. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 8’ x 8’
Average In-Store Attendance: Varies greatly depending on artist.
streetlightrecords.com980 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA, 95128 / 408-292-1404Instore Contact: Paige Brodsky / 408-292-1105 / paige@streetlightrecords.com
STREETLIGHT RECORDS - SAN JOSE
STREETLIGHT RECORDS - SANTA CRUZ
Average In-Store Attendance: Varies, depending on artist.
Average Buy-In: Negotiable.
In-Store Promotion:Eblast, Facebook, Local Media Concert Calendars (Radio and Print).
Gratis Marketing:P&P and Listening Station upon request.
Streetlight Records -- Santa Cruz has been hosting in-store performances since we opened in 1997, including Stockholm Syndrome (recorded for a Think Indie piece), Mistah Fab, and Buckethead. The store can accommodate large crowds, up to 300 people. We strive to make the in-stores easy for the artists and fun for the fans.
PA Specs:2 Mics/Stands, 2 Mains, No Monitors. Does not have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: No Stage Available.
streetlightrecords.com939 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 / 831-421-9200Instore Contact: Roger Weiss / 831-421-9200 / roger@streetlightrecords.com
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