INSTOREDIRECTORY NORTHEAST REGION *note // Lakeshore does not participate in in-stores
LOONEY TUNES 10100 162 1607 35750 ltcds.com 31 Brookvale Ave., West Babylon NY 11704 / 631-587-7722 Instore Contact: Karl Groeger / 631-587-7722 / [email protected]
Looney Tunes is a family owned and operated store in business since 1971! Best store in NY voted 12 Stage Specs: N/A years in a row! 5,000 square feet with a massive stage and recording capability Average In-Store Attendance: 250-500 PA Specs: 1 - Samson L2400 Mixing Board, 2 – Samson LIVE! 1215 PA Cabinet with 2 x 15” Drivers, 3 – Samson Average Buy-In: 500 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- In-Store Promotion: held Microphones, 1- Shure Drum Microphone Kit, 1- Zoom R16 Recorder : Interface : Controller, Website, Twitter, Facebook, Newsday Ad, Banners, Facebook Adds 1- Apple Mac Book Pro Laptop with Logic Recording Program, 1- Numark Dual CD Player, DOES have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Yes. LARGE FULL PACKAGE PLAN 9 4700 169 2050 6000 plan9music.com 3017 W. Cary St., Richmond VA 23221 / 804-353-9996 Instore Contact: Bob Schick / 804-353-9996 / [email protected]
Plan 9 is Richmond’s longest running independent record store. We have had many, many in-stores. In Average In-Store Attendance: 10-75 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. Average Buy-In: 20
PA Specs: In-Store Promotion: We can provide a small PA as necessary. We have a small store & often do acoustic in-stores. All available social media Does not have ability to record in-stores Gratis Marketing: Stage Specs: 12’ x 18’ P&P & Listening Booth
PURE POP 2000 n/a 1000 1000 purepoponline.com 115 S Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT / 802-658-2652 Instore Contact: Michael Crandall / 802-658-2652 / [email protected]
Pure Pop has been a part of the Burlington VT music scene for more than 30 years. We have had Stage Specs: No Stage Available 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 Average In-Store Attendance: 60 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. Average Buy-In: 10
PA Specs: In-Store Promotion: (2) Peavey PV115 Main Speakers 300W Crown Stereo Power Amp for Mains, (1) Peavey SP115 Floor Posters, Social Media Monitor Speaker 100W Alesis Bridged Power Amp for Monitor Mackie 1202 mixer, (2) Shure SM58 mics Does not have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Listening Booth, P & P RECORD ARCHIVE 8000 50 900 4000 recordarchive.com 33 1/3 Rockwood St., Rochester, NY / 585-244-1210 Instore Contact: Alayna Alderman / 585-244-1210 / [email protected]
Record Archive was established in 1975. Through our nearly 40 years in music retail we have hosted Average Buy-In: Depends on artist. Between 90-120 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 In-Store Promotion: better experience you can offer your customer than to give them the opportunity to see their favorite Social Media, Radio, Print Ads, Exclusive Poster and Postcards band live at their favorite record store! Gratis Marketing: PA Specs: Listening Booth & P&P. We want any and all instores available and will do whatever necessary Full stage set up with lights and sound tech on staff. DOES have ability to record in-stores. including offering hospitality.
Stage Specs: 15’ x 15’
Average In-Store Attendance: 200
DARKSIDE RECORDS 3523 175 401 900 darksiderecordsandgallery.com 782 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 / 845-452-8010 Instore Contact: Justin Johnson / 845-452-8010 / [email protected]
Darkside Records & Gallery is the Hudson Valley’s largest selection of new & used music. Located Average In-Store Attendance: 15 - 75 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 Average Buy-In: Quantity depends on the artist community to connect with the music they love. In-Store Promotion: PA Specs: Facebook, Twitter, Radio (ossasionally), Flyers, Email List 2 small powered PA speakers, mixing board, handful of mic’s & stands. Does not have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Always happy to do P&P, Displays, Endcap Features, In-Store Play, etc Stage Specs: No Stage Available SOUTHEAST REGION
CENTRAL SQUARE RECORDS 2760 268 215 2369 centralsquarerecords.com 89 Central Square / P.O. Box 4694 / Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 / 850-231-5669 Instore Contact: Tom King / 850-585-6843 / [email protected]
Central Square Records is the only record store between Tallahassee and Pensacola, FL. Located Average In-Store Attendance: 30-50 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. Average Buy-In: Negotiable
PA Specs: In-Store Promotion: 500 w 2x 15” Mains 2 floor monitors/ mixer/ mics/ direct boxes etc. Can provide amps and percussion Social Media/Posters/Local Radio when needed. DOES have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Stage Specs: No Stage Available but we do bring in a stage when needed. Negotiable OZ MUSIC 2215 117 571 2672 ozmusiconline.com 506 14th St Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 / 205-758-1222 Instore Contact: Jason Patton / 205-758-3953 / [email protected]
Oz Music has been Alabama’s premiere source for music since 1989. We pride ourselves on having Average Buy-In: Negotiable 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! In-Store Promotion: We create flyers and spread around town, social media (FB, Twitter, Website, Email Blast) PA Specs: 4 mics, 2 monitors, DI box. DOES have ability to record in-stores. 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 Stage Specs: 13’ W x 11’ D x 12” H in that 2 month time.
Average In-Store Attendance: National Acts - 175 / Regional/Local - 35
PARK AVE CDS 9410 1477 3269 7086 parkavecds.com 2916 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 / 407-447-7275 Instore Contact: Shellie Olszewski / 407-447-7275 / [email protected]
Park Ave CDs will be celebrating 30 years of serving the central Florida music community next year; Average In-Store Attendance: 50 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 Average Buy-In: 60-90 pieces, CDs and LPs 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!! In-Store Promotion: Weekly Newsletter, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), In Store Signage, Local Blogs and Me- PA Specs: dia (Orlando Weekly, The Daily City). 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. Gratis Marketing: P&P, Listening Station & posters for the club show later that night are always included in our marketing Stage Specs: 9’ x 12’ SCHOOLKIDS RECORDS 4000 500 1100 20000 schoolkidsrecords.com 2114 Hillsborough St, Raleigh NC 27607 / 919-821-7766 Instore Contact: Stephen Judge / 919-821-7766 / [email protected]
Located in Raleigh, NC, Schoolkids is the Triangle’s first home of the legendary mom & pop indie Average In-Store Attendance: 30 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 Average Buy-In: 30 over the years including Avett Brothers, Best Coast, Delta Rae and many many more. In-Store Promotion: PA Specs: Social Media, Posters, Print Ads (occasionally) 2 mics w/ stands, 8 channel mixer, PA. Does not have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Stage Specs: 10’ x 10’ P&P & Listening Booth
T-BONES RECORDS & CAFE 6000 N/A 1000 1100 tbonescafe.com 2101 Hardy St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 / 601-583-0099 Instore Contact: Harry Crumpler / 601-466-3119 / [email protected]
We’re Hattiesburg’s independent record store, with a coffee shop and cafe! We’re locally owned and Average In-Store Attendance: 80 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 Average Buy-In: No specific buy-in, but we always buy heavy, and prefer label direct sandwiches, salads and live music! In-Store Promotion: PA Specs: FB, Twitter, Posters, Radio, Word of Mouth, Website, E-mails, etc... Mains, Monitors, Mics, DI’s. Plus a stage. Everything you need! DOES have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Yes. P&P. Listening Station. Facebook Call-outs. Stage Specs: Corner Stage. 10’ Wide. Elevated 1 ft. PEACHES 2144 N/A 1142 N/A
408 N. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 / 504-282-3322 Instore Contact: Lillie Rea / 504-282-3322 / [email protected]
Family-owned and operated, Peaches Records has been a New Orleans music institution since 1975. Average Buy-In: Depends on Artist
PA Specs: In-Store Promotion: Does not have ability to record in-stores. Facebook, Twitter, Posters, Radio Promotions (occasionally)
Stage Specs: N/A Gratis Marketing: Negotiable Average In-Store Attendance: Varies greatly. MIDWEST REGION *note // Dearborn do not participate in in-stores
THE ELECTRIC FETUS 20000 639 11600 4100 electricfetus.com 2000 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 / 612 870-9300 Instore Contact: Bob Fuchs / 612 238-3420 / [email protected]
The Electric Fetus, founded in 1968, is one of Minneapolis’ oldest and finest independent retail music Average In-Store Attendance: 100 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. Average Buy-In: Varies.
PA Specs: In-Store Promotion: Contact for details. DOES have ability to record in-stores. Social Media and some Paid Advertising.
Stage Specs: 8’ x 12’ Gratis Marketing: We are very flexible and would be willing to work out any and all marketing plans with bands, labels and distributors. STRICTLY DISCS 5153 N/A 5153 15660 strictlydiscs.com 1900 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711 / 608-259-1991 Instore Contact: Angie Roloff / 608-259-9179 / [email protected]
Strictly Discs is celebrating its 25th year of independent music retail. We’ve successfully hosted count- Average In-Store Attendance: Capacity (70) 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 Average Buy-In: Negotiable fans in a meaningful way. In-Store Promotion: PA Specs: E-blast, Social Media, Local Media On demand. DOES have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Stage Specs: No Stage Available. Negotiable.
INDY CD & VINYL 3971 1123 1007 4000 indycdandvinyl.com 806 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220 / 317-259-1012 Instore Contact: Annie Skinner / 317-407-3358 / [email protected]
Indy CD & Vinyl is Indiana’s largest independent record store selling both new and used CDs and Vi- Average In-Store Attendance: 75 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, Average Buy-In: Negotiable alt-country, rap, classical CDs, LPs and DVDs. Check us out online at indycdandvinyl.com. In-Store Promotion: PA Specs: Flyers, Social Media, Newspaper Ads Contact for details. DOES have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Stage Specs: 12’ x 8’ x 1’ Endcaps are negotiable MAGNOLIA THUNDERPUSSY 5000 100 1000 3500 thunderpussy.com 1155 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 / 614-421-1512 Instore Contact: Chuck or Raad / 614-421-1512 / [email protected]
Record store for over 40 years. We try harder. Average Buy-In: Depends on Artist
PA Specs: In-Store Promotion: N/A. Does not have ability to record in-stores. Social Media, Flyers, E-mail.
Stage Specs: No Stage Available Gratis Marketing: P&P Average In-Store Attendance: <100 CENTRAL REGION
WATERLOO RECORDS & VIDEO 25000 1200 24600 5000 waterloorecords.com 600A N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 / 512-474-2500 Instore Contact: Jessie Johnson / 512-474-2500 / [email protected]
Waterloo Records and Video is located in Austin, TX and was established in 1982. In a normal year we Average In-Store Attendance: 100 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 Average Buy-In: Negotiable selection. In-Store Promotion: PA Specs: Print Advertising, E-mail, Social Media, In Store Signage 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- Gratis Marketing: phones, 5 Shure SM-57 microphones, 12 microphone stands (all are booms), 5 DI boxes and a Behring- Sale Pricing and Positioning. er FEX800 effects unit.DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: Trapezoidal stage. Approximately 10’ x 8’ CACTUS MUSIC 8000+ 1700+ 8000 10000 cactusmusictx.com 2110 Portsmouth St, Houston, TX 77098 / 713-526-9272 Instore Contact: Quinn Bishop / 713-526-9272 / [email protected]
Cactus Music, the Bayou City’s premier music store, boasts a 30-year history of offering an extensive Stage Specs: 12.5’ W x 11’ D 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. Average In-Store Attendance: 30-400 “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. Average Buy-In: We tailor the buy to meet artist, label and management’s expectations for sales. 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, In-Store Promotion: The Record Ranch Gallery presents exhibits featuring music-related artwork. 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. PA Specs: 2 JBL G2 15” powered overhead speakers, 3 JBL G2 10” powered monitors, Mackie powered 8 channel Gratis Marketing: mixing board, 2 Shure SM58 mics, 2 Shure SM57mics. We have 2 DIs but recommend that the artist Listening Booth & P&P for 1 month. 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.
HOMERS 2500 N/A 650 4500 homersmusic.com 1210 Howard St, Omaha, NE, 68102 / 4023460264 Instore Contact: Mike Fratt / 402-346-0264 / [email protected]
For 41 years Homers has been Nebraska and Iowa’s best music store offering a large selection of new Average Buy-In: 30 - 300 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 In-Store Promotion: building in the 2nd most popular tourist area in Nebraska. In Store Flyers, E-mail, Social Media, Website, Radio & Print Ads (occasionally)
PA Specs: Gratis Marketing: 8 channel mixer, power, 2 PA speakers, 1 monitor, 3 mics, 2 DIs. P&P, Listening Booth DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: 9’ x 7’
Average In-Store Attendance: 30 MOUNTAIN WEST REGION
THE LONG EAR 2050 N/A N/A 849 longear.com 2405 N. 4th Street, Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho 83814 / 208-765-3472 Instore Contact: Terry or Nic / 208-765-3472 / [email protected]
In business 40 years. Started in Big Bear Lake, Ca in 1973 then opened in Coeur D’Alene in 1985. Best Average Buy-In: Negotiable selection of CD’s in North Idaho. In-Store Promotion: PA Specs: Facebook, Radio, Print, Flyers. No PA available. Gratis Marketing: Stage Specs: 20’ x 15’ Listening Booth, Radio Ads, P & P
Average In-Store Attendance: 25 TWIST & SHOUT 6702 N/A 5709 10000 twistandshout.com 2508 E. Colfax Denver, CO. 80206 / 303-722-1943 Instore Contact: Natasha Alexander / 303-777-8050 / [email protected]
Twist and Shout has been hosting in-store performances for a quarter of a century. We have a long list Stage Specs: 4 - 8’ x 4’ Risers 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 Average In-Store Attendance: 100 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 Average Buy-In: 90 - 300 instores have one hundred people in attendance and we have hosted crowds of up to five hundred. In-Store Promotion: PA Specs: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Flyers, Posters, Listening Posts, and more. 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 Gratis Marketing: mic cables, 2 di boxes matchbox db-25, 3 1/4” to 1/4” instrument cables, 1 xlr to 1/4” cable, shure drum Listening Posts, Stickers on Product, Large Poster Display, Large Endcap Display. microphone kit (6 mics), we have 4 - 8’ x 4’ risers. Does not have ability to record in-stores.
THE RECORD EXCHANGE 9,300 220 2800 3500 therecordexchange.com 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise, ID 83702 / 208-344-8010 Instore Contact: Chad Dryden / (208) 343-0107 Ext. 1 / [email protected]
The Record Exchange is Idaho’s largest independent music store, steadfastly expanding Idaho’s Stage Specs: 16’ x 8’ 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 Average In-Store Attendance: 50-300 call 208.344.8010. Average Buy-In: 30-60 CDs plus appropriate units of vinyl depending on the artist size/wrist- PA Specs: band-with-purchase setup 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- In-Store Promotion: foot cables, 2 60-foot XLR-XLR Main Speaker Lines, 2 60-foot XLR-1/4-inch TRS Monitor Lines, Website, Social Media, Eblasts, In Store/Citywide-distributed Posters, Radio Spots, Print Ads for “RX 4 Sennheiser Tripod Boom Mic Stands, 2 On-Stage Instrument Boom Stands, 4 American DJ Par 56 Presents” productions Lights w/ Light Kits, Star Trak 3-Light Controller w/ Dimmer Pack. DOES have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: P&P, Listening Station if requested PACIFIC WEST REGION
SKIP’S RECORDS & CD WORLD 5100 750 N/A 4400 gotoskips.com 3215 W 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 / 541-683-6902 Instore Contact: Skip Hermens / 541-683-6902 / [email protected]
Skip’s Records and CD World is a local institution in Eugene, OR and is the largest record store be- Stage Specs: 15’ x 15’ 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 Average In-Store Attendance: 30 - 300 age settling for low quality digital downloads / streams & rips. We deeply care about music and the fans. Average Buy-In: 30 - 60
PA Specs: In-Store Promotion: 8 Channel board. All inputs are XLR type, if 1/4” jacks are used we need to know in advance, 2 Chan- Social Media, Web Site, Email Blasts, Outside Reader Boards 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. Gratis Marketing: DOES have ability to record in-stores. If Requested EASY STREET RECORDS 16812 N/A 16000 3300 easystreetonline.com 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 / 206-938-3279 Instore Contact: Matt Vaughan / 206-938-3279 / [email protected]
Easy Street Records has been in Seattle since 1987. We have hosted over 700 in-stores. We have won Average Buy-In: 60 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-Store Promotion: In 2013, we were chosen by Seattle’s Mayor as the Small Business of the Year. Easy Street takes pride in Facebook, In-store signage, Email, Twitter its customer service as well as our wide selection of music. Gratis Marketing: PA Specs: P&P, sometimes listening stations (if given enough advance notice) Contact for details. DOES have ability to record in-stores.
Stage Specs: Contact for Details
Average In-Store Attendance: 100
FINGERPRINTS 10365 n/a 2800 12000+ fingerprintsmusic.com 420 E. 4th St Long Beach CA 90802 / 562.433.4996 Instore Contact: Rand / 562-433-4996 / [email protected]
PA Specs: In-Store Promotion: Everything you need - contact for details. DOES have ability to record in-stores. Email Blast
Stage Specs: 12’ x 16’ Gratis Marketing: None. Average In-Store Attendance: 100-350
Average Buy-In: Depends on Artist LOU’S RECORDS 5000 N/A N/A 3000 lousrecords.com 448 North Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 / 760-753-1382 Instore Contact: Lou Russell / 760-753-1382 / [email protected]
Lou’s Records, founded in 1980, is San Diego County’s most complete record store. We have hosted Average Buy-In: Negotiable. 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. In-Store Promotion: Facebook & Outdoor Marque PA Specs: Small PA, Adequate for our size. Does not have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Negotiable Stage Specs: N/A
Average In-Store Attendance: 50
RHINO RECORDS 1500 N/A 1100 5000 rhinorecords.cc 235 Yale Ave Claremont, CA 91711 / 909-626-7774 Instore Contact: Dennis Callaci / 909-626-7774 X 104 / [email protected]
Rhino Records in Claremont, CA has been in business for nearly 40 years. Located on the edge of LA Average In-Store Attendance: 100 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 Average Buy-In: 100 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. In-Store Promotion: Social Media, E-mail Blast, Website, Local Media, Advertising. PA Specs: 4 channel mixer, PA, mics & mic stands. DOES have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Available on a case by case basis. Stage Specs: No Stage Available MUSIC MILLENNIUM 8000 N/A 1000 8000 musicmillennium.com 3158 East Burnside, Portland Oregon 97214 / 503-23-8926 Instore Contact: Terry Currier / 503-231-8943 / [email protected]
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 Average In-Store Attendance: 10 - 250 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. Average Buy-In: Depends on Artist
PA Specs: In-Store Promotion: Dedicated Sound Person, Full Pa, 1 channel board, Mic & Mic Stands, Monitors, DIs. DOES have Press Release, Print Ads, Painted Window Displays, Facebook, Twitter, Weekly E-mailer. ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Stage Specs: 16’ x 10’ P&P.
SALZER’S RECORDS 8400 n/a n/a 5500 salzers.com 5777 Valentine Rd, Ventura, CA 93003 / 805-639-2160 Instore Contact: Nancy / 805-639-2150 / [email protected]
Salzer’s Records has been a local counter-culture haven for over 47 years with an extensive selection of Average In-Store Attendance: 50 new and used CDs, DVDs, Games, Video, and lifestyle accoutrements... Average Buy-In: 200 PA Specs: 2 JBL MR925 Speakers (w/stand and cords), 1 Mackie 16 channel mixer (#CR1604VL2), 1 Crest CA6 In-Store Promotion: Audio Power Amp, 1 Alesis processor (Microverb4), 1 Alesis Equalizer (MEQ230), 5 Shure micro- Facebook and Print (Local Weekly). phones (w/stand and cords), 2 Monitors (w/cord). Does not have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Stage Specs: 10’ x 18’ 1 Month P&P, Listening Station, Print & Facebook Advertising (negotiable) STREETLIGHT RECORDS - SAN JOSE 3518 n/a 728 3200 streetlightrecords.com 980 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA, 95128 / 408-292-1404 Instore Contact: Paige Brodsky / 408-292-1105 / [email protected]
Streetlight Records San Jose has been hosting in-store performances for 20 years and has gotten it Average Buy-In: Negotiable. 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- In-Store Promotion: stores include Tegan & Sara and John Doe. We aim to make the artists and fans feel comfortable and Eblast, Facebook, Local Media Concert Calendars (Radio and Print). have an enjoyable experience. Gratis Marketing: PA Specs: P&P and Listening Station upon request. 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.
STREETLIGHT RECORDS - SANTA CRUZ 2129 n/a 1166 3200 streetlightrecords.com 939 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 / 831-421-9200 Instore Contact: Roger Weiss / 831-421-9200 / [email protected]
Streetlight Records -- Santa Cruz has been hosting in-store performances since we opened in 1997, Average In-Store Attendance: Varies, depending on artist. 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 Average Buy-In: Negotiable. artists and fun for the fans. In-Store Promotion: PA Specs: Eblast, Facebook, Local Media Concert Calendars (Radio and Print). 2 Mics/Stands, 2 Mains, No Monitors. Does not have ability to record in-stores. Gratis Marketing: Stage Specs: No Stage Available. P&P and Listening Station upon request.