Records Near Me: Recent Episodes
Paige Faucett
My name is Paige and I'm on a quest to find the best record stores in America. Join me as I visit these shops, some of which have been open for almost 50 years, and talk to the people who run them. We'll discover their unique stories and how they have played an important roll in music history. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/records-near-me/support
Check out the last episode of season 1 of Records Near Me! Listen in on Maxwell Mahieu's experience as the youngest employee at Wuxtry Records and as a musician in Athens' local music scene right now. Big thanks to him and his band for recording their version of the Records Near Me theme song! Check them out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WkOdm1cbLuLfYsqgLjF0v?si=PgOwFpETRaa5RsfDjbWJWw
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Listen to this version of my theme song by local Athens band, The Asymptomatics. Check them out on Spotify and get ready to dance! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WkOdm1cbLuLfYsqgLjF0v?si=T4TpUIa-RGudUi3E14pefA--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/records-near-me/support
Check out the season finale of Records Near Me about Wuxtry Records in Athens, Georgia where Peter Buck met Michael Stipe! They went on to form one of the best selling rock bands in history: R.E.M. This is a two part episode and in this first part, I sit down with the current manager, Nate Mitchell, and talk about the store's legacy. This store holds a special place in my heart, which is why it's getting two episodes!
Athens Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1sMm3uXhOyxdLn98ddcxjf?si=9c130b13a4f144b6
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Get to know Ben Jones, owner of the eclectic Better Days Records in Louisville, Kentucky. He started as a DJ when he was just 12 years old and has been in the music business ever since. He claims to have never worked a day in his life. Find out about his story and why it is an important one to tell.
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Check out Extended Play in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Slightly hidden to avoid major tourist crowds, Extended Play is located in a beautiful beach town with an older population, but that doesn't mean it hasn't got a story. Listen as I sit down with manager Jackson Beckner and owner Steve Fallon, who also used to own the legendary music venue Maxwell's in Hoboken, New Jersey!
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Hey guys! In this episode of Records Near Me, we'll be exploring Jerry's Records in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was originally opened by Jerry Weber, a lover of all records, but is now owned by Chris Grauzer, who carries on the legacy. Join me as I talk to Chris about the new era of the store.
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Welcome to episode 6 of Records Near Me! This week I'm taking you to Shake It Records in Cincinnati, Ohio. This place is really unique and originally started as a record label for local bands. I'll be talking with current co-owner Daryn Blase about the shop and his interesting take on the music industry.
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In episode 5 of Records Near Me I'm taking you to Angry Mom Records in Ithaca, NY. Ithaca is a college town so you know it has a good music scene. Listen as I interview the owner George Johann and the manager Adam Southard at the same time. They have some cool stories to share!
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GBqSUkyPulKjM2XSGXcEs?si=f75c5951848749bb
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This is episode 4 of Records Near Me! This time I'm visiting Smash! Records in Washington D.C. which has been at the heart of the hardcore punk movement in the city since 1984. Listen as I talk to current owner Matt Moffatt about his own personal experiences in the scene and make sure to check out the playlist I made on Spotify featuring the influential punk artists to come out of D.C. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/729sSOwoQaFE1E0YitTV8z?si=985ee88c4f3c4e67
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Welcome to episode 3 of Records Near Me! This time we'll talk to Doyle Davis: music lover, record collector, and co-owner of Grimey's New and Preloved Music in Nashville, Tennessee. He has so many interesting stories to tell about how Grimey's has been a big part of Nashville's music scene since it opened around the turn of the 20th century, so find out with me.
Link to supplementary Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wRoFzZRoXa9ZrKkVWucwx?si=a129ac306e8d4da8
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In the second episode of the season, I'm taking you to Karma Records in Indianapolis, Indiana. This place was once a chain with stores all over Indiana, but now just a handful still remain. Listen in as I talk to Jim Ector, one of the co-owners of three stores, about music and the industry. Special thank you to the Ascioti family for hosting me during my time in Indianapolis. Also, don't forget to check out the playlist I made featuring local Indy bands and music mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AuWp3FGkDN4O9nHh3qoHK?si=bf534758c455448c
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This episode, I'm featuring Record Archive located at 33 1/3 Rockwood St. in Rochester, New York with an interview from co-owner Alayna Alderman! Find out what makes this store unique in the first ever episode of Records Near Me, a podcast for music lovers. Make sure to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with it featuring every song or artist mentioned in this episode as well as local music from the Rochester area. New episodes coming every other Wednesday! Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gIlhY4UUo9zBR6DzWjQwH?si=907a2e8d258449f4
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