April 19th is being named "International Record Store Day" as an attempt to gain attention to the independent record store which are dying a slow death these days mostly due to downloading and corporate music shopping centres.
Most underground music fans and musicians will recognise the importance and character of these shops and on this day around the world it is hoped that support from as many of you as possible can be gained.
In America many artists will be appearing and performing in stores to show their support. METALLICA for instance is doing their first instore signing session in 10 years for the event.
So if your looking for something to do on April 19th find your local independent record store and go on in. I personally will find it a sad day when/if these shops become just a memory. They have been and still are a big part of my musical life.
For more info check this out:
http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home
Most underground music fans and musicians will recognise the importance and character of these shops and on this day around the world it is hoped that support from as many of you as possible can be gained.
In America many artists will be appearing and performing in stores to show their support. METALLICA for instance is doing their first instore signing session in 10 years for the event.
So if your looking for something to do on April 19th find your local independent record store and go on in. I personally will find it a sad day when/if these shops become just a memory. They have been and still are a big part of my musical life.
For more info check this out:
http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home
