Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Record Store Day this Saturday


Record Store Day is happening again this Saturday. Here's a few shops locally putting on some fun n games...


Conch Records, Auckland
Conch will be celebrating the day with an in-store performance from Karlmarx (Isaac Aesili, ex Solaa, Opensouls). Karlmarx is the artist name for production duo Isaac Aesili (aka Karl) and Mark McNeill. Isaac is based in Auckland and his brother Mark is based in  Christchurch. Karlmarx have enjoyed radio support by Benji B (BBC 1Xtra) and Lefto (Brownswood). The song “Mists“ is featured on the Brownswood comp “Lefto & Simbad present Worldwide Family Vol.1“.
More info... http://www.conch.co.nz/word/?p=6521

Real Groovy Auckland
Real Groovy will be buzzing with DJs playing live their favourite tracks on vinyl including Dai Henwood, Tom Scott (Homebrew), DJ Sir Vere, Tina Turntables, Murray Cammick (Founder of Wildside Records), John Baker (Promoter) Stephen Heard (NZ Musician Magazine, Clap Clap Riot) Death Valley, Nick Bollinger (NZ music author), as well as Heart Attack Alley playing live; Plus giveaways, face painting and exclusive vinyl releases.
http://www.realgroovy.co.nz/Information/84

Beat Merchants  555 Great North rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland.
DJs (Dubhead, Merge, Tokyo Prose, Dave Seeka and more), live graffiti art and more. 11am til 6pm.

Slow Boat Records Wellington

Instore performances from APRA Silver Scroll and Taite Prize winning singer-songwriter Lawrence Arabia, plus a nifty duo performance from Nina and Matt from local indie faves The Family Cactus more tbc. And an array of exclusive Record Store Day vinyl. http://slowboatrecords.co.nz/

Sadly, Real Groovy Wellington is closing down over the next few months - but fear not, Record Store Day is all go! Their celebration will be of the history and legacy Real Groovy Wellington. They'll be hosting guest musicians (and customers) from 12 noon to play their favourite LPs; there will also be a sausage sizzle and prize packs to give away. Then It's over to the Southern Cross for a Record Store Day celebration night! A massive Music Quiz with a prize to fight for. Live bands and DJs. Special deals on the superb Southern Cross food. And a fun time for all!
http://www.realgroovy.co.nz/Information/84

2 comments:

Andrew Miller said...

Rhythm on Ponsonby Road at Three Lamps is also celebrating. Unfortunately noone in Chch.

Steve said...
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