Sunday, April 14, 2019

Holiday Report


There are only a handful of record stores on Long Island but over a dozen in Brooklyn so... road trip!

Yesterday I ventured into the hip heart of Kings County. Williamsburg, natch. Despite its proximity to me, Brooklyn is as difficult and time-consuming to enter as a longer trip elsewhere -- you have to endure delays on the dreaded BQE and futile searches for parking. Fortunately at the end of my trek there was a cold Guinness waiting to refresh my spirits. In a basement dive, of course.

I hit several record stores but Rough Trade is my favorite. Big, clean and full of festivities. Yesterday they had a full roster of live bands performing and three separate celebrity-signings. The crowd was way larger than usual but in a party mood. It's Record Store Day! Cool kids unite!

No visit to the 'burg is complete without a drop into Artists & Fleas. It's a marketplace of well-curated products sold by their makers. We should support craftsmen and -women; they create fun stuff you can't find at the mall.

BTW, kudos to whoever came up with the idea of putting salmon caviar on deviled eggs.  :-)

Pics below. Next time come with me!






























12 comments:

  1. That sounds like a great day-trip! L and I have been watching a documentary about Long Island radio station WLIR (here: https://www.sho.com/titles/3451740/new-wave-dare-to-be-different). I think you would enjoy it - it was a huge blast from the past for me!

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    1. I know WLIR well. They played progressive rock in the Seventies when I was listening to that.

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  2. FUN.... I got your card in the mail...how awesome.. and I hope all is well with you .. you must be doing well since you're out adventuring. You are looking awesome!! Lots going on here... will send you and email update :) J

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    1. Happy to hear from you, Jodi! I might come back to your Island soon and will let you know in advance.

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  3. Lived 14 years in Brooklyn, spent more time in Manhattan and the Bronx than anything. There are parts of Brooklyn I never visited. In the late 80's there was a store in Soho where I used to buy LP records very cheap.

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    1. Most of those Manhattan record stores closed; the rents got too high.

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  4. You could have walked into a friend of mine, who's currently visiting over there, and who's quite a vinyl aficionado. Love you choices! xxx

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  5. Oh! This looks like a fun day trip - despite the traffic.

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  6. Ah, Record stores and road trips. A favorite combination. I love these pictures and images. The shot of yourself is fabulous and I certainly am well acquainted with those lovely shops and community. I love the handmade, artisan feel to that marketplace.
    I am very glad a cold beer awaited you !
    ❤️❤️
    Elle
    https://theellediaries.com/

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    1. Thanks, Elle. Someday you'll have to join me.

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