Revolver Records thrives amidst record store closures
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T.J. Jordan has a bold goal: to run the last record store in existence. When T.J. Jordan opened Revolver Records on Sept. 1, 2007, most people would have written it off as a pipe dream destined for failure. Two years later, Jordan and his staff are thriving at the Phoenix-based record store.
The store’s success, Jordan said, is down to one thing: It’s appealing to music lovers in search of something new.
“The people who come into record stores are coming in because they want something unique,” he said. “They’re not coming into to buy the latest Lil Wayne record. The only way record stores are going to stay in business is by appealing to the people who actually want to buy records.”
Tags: Phoenix, record stores
By Matthew Montgomery 
Mar 20, 2010 
Interviews, News, Record Stores at the Crossroads, Regional MusicGeek, Video 
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V-Tunes Music Festival returns for third year
Austin Joseph performs at V-Tunes 2009
V-Tunes Music Festival, which takes place outside Lake Powell in Big Water, Utah, will be returning for its third year running. Returning to the festival will be Cory Mon & the Starlight Gospel, who will be headlining the event, while Pat and Rosy Maloney, Steven Swift, Austin Joseph, and Easy Joseph will each return for the 2010 iteration of the festival. The one-day event will hit on June 5.
Announced Lineup
- Cory Mon & the Starlight Gospel
- Pat & Rosy Maloney
- Matt Jennings
- Dave McGraw & Crow Wing
- Steven Swift
- Easy Joseph
- Sandy Stevens
- Lindi & Company
- Austin Joseph
By Matthew Montgomery Mar 19, 2010 News, Southern Utah Comments (0)
Groovacious plans Harper, Beliss shows
Groovacious Records of Cedar City, Utah will be hosting a number of in-store shows in the coming month as they rev up for Groovefest 2010, which is just over three months away.
In a week, March 24, Australian rock-blues-soul-world musician Harper will feature at the store; tickets are $8 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Sister-duo Beliss, who performed in Cedar City during the 2009 southwest tour, will return on March 25. From Portland, Belinda and Melissa Underwood perform an eclectic blend of musical styles and aren’t to be missed. Tickets are available at the door, which opens at 7:30 p.m.
By Matthew Montgomery Mar 18, 2010 News, Southern Utah Comments (0)
Drum legend Lenny White to release new solo album
Lenny White with Stanley Clark 1976 Credit: Tom Marcello
Lenny White, best known for his work on drums in fusion jazz outfit Return to Forever, is readying his first release in ten years as band leader. Anomaly, White’s effort, comes off the back of a worldwide tour in 2008 with Return to Forever and a 2009 tour with Chick Corea and Stanley Clarke — together, they make up three-quarters of the group’s 2008 tour.
“We need to restart a revolution so that we can take back the music and stop the fluff,” White said in a press release from publicity group Big Hassle. “I’m hoping that this new album is a representation of that ideal.”
White’s most recent effort includes collaboration with Pink Floyd alumnus David Gilmore and former bandmate Stanley Clarke, as well as other musicians from jazz and rock music alike.
Tags: jazz
By Matthew Montgomery Mar 11, 2010 News, Video Comments (0)
Fifth Stars album set for June 22 launch
Canadian indie rockers Stars are prepping their fifth full-length effort, The Five Ghosts, for release on their new imprint label, Soft Revolution Records. The Five Ghosts is their first release since their most recent release, In Our Bedroom After the War, which hit shelves in 2005.
The Five Ghosts was recorded in Montreal and features writing from all five members of the group: Amy Millan, Evan Cranley, Torquil Campbell, Patty McGee, and Chris Seligman. A U.S. tour is being planned for Summer 2010.
By Matthew Montgomery Mar 10, 2010 News Comments (0)
Latest from Aloha, Home Acres, blasts indie prog into perspective
The latest effort from American indie outfit Aloha is bold and refreshing: While not necessarily the pinnacle of progressive indie rock from Aloha, it’s 1) something new, and 2) something good. How many other indie rock bands are out using marimbas and bells? Home Acres features plenty of their musical trademark, but we get some delicious additions. The guitars are magnanimous in their distorted quality, and I think at one point, we may hear an idiophone with gourds — maybe the balafon — resonating and buzzing away. Home Acres hits shelves tomorrow.
Tags: indie rock, prog-rock
By Matthew Montgomery Mar 08, 2010 Albums in Brief, News, Video Comments (0)
Mark Linkous, Sparklehorse leader, commits suicide, leaves musical legacy
Mark Linkous, leader of rock group Sparklehorse, committed suicide yesterday in Knoxville, Tenn. He leaves a musical legacy that spans four full-length albums as Sparklehorse and two in collaboration with Danger Mouse and Fennesz. Linkous also worked as a producer, notably with outsider music favorite Daniel Johnston. Share your thoughts on the death of Linkous below.
By Matthew Montgomery Mar 07, 2010 News, Playlists, Video Comments (0)
Groovefest lineup promises musical surprises
The Packway Handle Band at Groovefest 2007 / Matthew Montgomery
After a multitude of revisions by Tim and Lisa Cretsinger, the lineup for the 2010 Groovefest American Music Festival has been released. Tim and Lisa own Groovacious Records in Cedar City, Utah, and have been organizing Groovefest for nine years. Groovefest is free to the public, and the main event — two full days of music — will take place at the Cedar City Main Street Park on June 25 and 26. Further events are being planned from Wednesday, June 23 to Sunday, June 27.
Friday, June 25
- 1:00 – 1:45 John Sotter
- 2:00 – 2:45 Molly Venter
- 3:00 – 4:00 Kort McCumber Band
- 4:15 – 5:15 Karling Abbeygate
- 5:30 – 6:30 Oakhurst
- 6:45 – 7:45 John Lisi & Delta Funk
- 8:00 – 9:15 Great American Taxi
- 9:30 – 11:00 Traveler
Saturday, June 26
- 11:30 – 12:15 John Batdorf
- 12:30 – 1:15 Joe Baker & His Barefoot Brakemen
- 1:30 – 2:30 The Gabrielle Louise Show
- 2:45 – 3:45 Trevor Green
- 4:00 – 5:00 The Henhouse Prowlers
- 5:15 – 6:15 Chris Laterzo & Buffalo Robe
- 6:30 – 7:30 The New Familiars
- 7:45 – 9:15 The Scott Holt Band
- 9:30 – 11:00 Lubriphonic
By Matthew Montgomery Mar 06, 2010 News, Southern Utah Comments (0)
