I came to the city of Beacon New York, to see Judy Collins preform,at the town crier café. Before the show I decided to stop by a very good organic burger restaurant.
As I walked down the main street, I saw a sign out on the sidewalk that said record shop. Being a fan of independent record stores, I've been to over 100. I quickened my pace to enter. When I walked in I was greeted very warmly by the proprietors. The shop is somewhat small but very well organized. I was asked what type of music I like. I said folk rock pop Bluegrass. Sandy the woman behind the counter pointed out the folk section. Phil showed me the new arrival section.
He said that if there's anything that I want to listen to in the used section. Just pass it over and I'll be happy to put it on the turntable. There is a very good mix of all types of music: folk, bluegrass, rock, pop, country, soundtracks, jazz. As well as an 80s section. Along with an oddball section.that features, records by John Travolta, Don Johnson, among other oddities.
There is also a box of new releases, along with some new releases behind the counter up on the wall.
The prices of everything including the new releases, were very good indeed.
There are plenty of great records to choose from.
I chatted more with the owners of the store, about collecting used records, the market today for new and used vinyl and the joy of listening to records on a real hi-fi system versus the poor sound MP3 files.
I've been to many many record stores as I said. But I'd have to say, Sandy and Phil were the friendliest and most helpful proprietors, of a record shop,that I have encountered in my travels.
I picked up Chubby Checkers folk album quite a rare find.As well as a couple of folk albums, one from Eric darling the other artist TomScott. As well as Bob Dylan's brand-new album- Shadows In The Night,
The store has been open for about nine months as of January 2015.
My time in the store was fantastic. Both Sandy and Phil made my experience at the stores very special.
. I'll be sure to return often, to pick up many more vinyl records to add to my vast collection.
The store is definitely worth a trip from anywhere in the Hudson Valley read more