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We at H-Town Rock sure are glad that whomever decided the calendar slot for the now-annual Record Store Day opted to have it so close to our birthday. Those checks from our grandmother, parents, aunt & uncle are as good as gone. Record Store Day was originally founded "as a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally." Currently in it's third year, it features a list of 160 exclusive products sold only at independent shops, and brings along with it a slew of great happenings and goings-on at music stores everywhere, including our fair city. more ›

Music lovers, rejoice! One of the best days of the year is upon us this weekend. In an era of big-box retailers and online shopping, the independent record store is an institution that is still near and dear to many people. Two years ago, a group of people came together and created Record Store Day as a way to celebrate the unique culture provided by these purveyors of music. The third Saturday in April has now been established as Record Store Day. What’s that, dear reader? That’s this Saturday, April 18th? We always knew you were bright. more ›