Post by Jay on Mar 16, 2016 15:21:23 GMT
Just got this in my promo inbox from seven inches. It actually would be worth it if they hold a place in line for you or just have your picks waiting there when you arrive! I can't decide if this is ridiculous or genius.
Who's coming to NY? I have a nice couch.....
FIRST-EVER OFFICIAL RECORD STORE DAY CRAWL ANNOUNCED FOR APRIL 16TH IN NEW YORK CITY
Participants to be Escorted by Bus to NYC’s Top Record Stores
Bear Hands to Perform On Bus Throughout Crawl; Third Album, You’ll Pay for This, Out April 15th on Spensive Records
NEW YORK, NY – March 11, 2016: Audiophiles, record enthusiasts, and music lovers are invited to join the first-ever official Record Store Day Crawl on April 16th in New York City. Participants will be escorted by bus to some of the city’s best record stores with performances along the way from Brooklyn-based indie rock band Bear Hands, whose third album, You’ll Pay for This, will be released on April 15th via Spensive Sounds. To sign-up for the Record Store Day Crawl visit www.recordstorecrawl.com.
For $59.95, Record Store Day Crawl participants will enjoy:
• A seat on the RSD Crawl bus;
• A one-of-a-kind performance from Bear Hands;
• All-you-can-drink open bar and $1 taco brunch at Baby’s All Right;
• A limited edition Led Zeppelin gift pack including a vinyl LP, stickers, buttons, coasters, posters and lithographic print;
• A mystery Record Store Day vinyl LP;
• An official Record Store Day 2016 tote bag;
• A Rough Trade slipmat;
• 15% off non-RSD titles at Bleecker Street Records;
• 15% off non-RSD titles at Generation Records;
• KIND Snacks throughout the day; and
• A raffle ticket that could win you Master & Dynamic headphones, test pressings or signed vinyl.
“This year’s Record Store Crawl, the inaugural event for NYC and Record Store Day, encapsulates everything there is to love about RSD,” said Billy Fields, Vice President, Sales, WEA. “It’s a roving, rolling party celebrating friends, records, NYC and independent music retail. This raft of ‘rawkus and rollus’ delivers all the best attributes of RSD without any of the headaches of traffic, parking tickets or a shortage of friends.”
Bear Hands recently released their second single from the new album, “Marathon Man,” which follows the recent video premiere for “2AM.” In anticipation of the album’s release, the band will join Cage the Elephant, Silversun Pickups and Foals on The Spring Fling Rock AF 2016 Tour. Launching in Fresno, CA today, March 11th, the tour will stretch across the US and wraps up on April 1st in Providence, RI. Tickets are available at bearhandsband.com/events.
The full Record Store Day Crawl itinerary will be revealed the week of April 16th. Record Store Day Crawl sponsors and partners include: Bear Hands; DoNYC; Master & Dynamic; Baby’s All Right; KIND Snacks; Bleecker Street Records; Generation Records, Rough Trade, and Tmania.
Media Contact
Chris Macowski
Chris.Macowski@wmg.com
212-275-1375
Who's coming to NY? I have a nice couch.....
FIRST-EVER OFFICIAL RECORD STORE DAY CRAWL ANNOUNCED FOR APRIL 16TH IN NEW YORK CITY
Participants to be Escorted by Bus to NYC’s Top Record Stores
Bear Hands to Perform On Bus Throughout Crawl; Third Album, You’ll Pay for This, Out April 15th on Spensive Records
NEW YORK, NY – March 11, 2016: Audiophiles, record enthusiasts, and music lovers are invited to join the first-ever official Record Store Day Crawl on April 16th in New York City. Participants will be escorted by bus to some of the city’s best record stores with performances along the way from Brooklyn-based indie rock band Bear Hands, whose third album, You’ll Pay for This, will be released on April 15th via Spensive Sounds. To sign-up for the Record Store Day Crawl visit www.recordstorecrawl.com.
For $59.95, Record Store Day Crawl participants will enjoy:
• A seat on the RSD Crawl bus;
• A one-of-a-kind performance from Bear Hands;
• All-you-can-drink open bar and $1 taco brunch at Baby’s All Right;
• A limited edition Led Zeppelin gift pack including a vinyl LP, stickers, buttons, coasters, posters and lithographic print;
• A mystery Record Store Day vinyl LP;
• An official Record Store Day 2016 tote bag;
• A Rough Trade slipmat;
• 15% off non-RSD titles at Bleecker Street Records;
• 15% off non-RSD titles at Generation Records;
• KIND Snacks throughout the day; and
• A raffle ticket that could win you Master & Dynamic headphones, test pressings or signed vinyl.
“This year’s Record Store Crawl, the inaugural event for NYC and Record Store Day, encapsulates everything there is to love about RSD,” said Billy Fields, Vice President, Sales, WEA. “It’s a roving, rolling party celebrating friends, records, NYC and independent music retail. This raft of ‘rawkus and rollus’ delivers all the best attributes of RSD without any of the headaches of traffic, parking tickets or a shortage of friends.”
Bear Hands recently released their second single from the new album, “Marathon Man,” which follows the recent video premiere for “2AM.” In anticipation of the album’s release, the band will join Cage the Elephant, Silversun Pickups and Foals on The Spring Fling Rock AF 2016 Tour. Launching in Fresno, CA today, March 11th, the tour will stretch across the US and wraps up on April 1st in Providence, RI. Tickets are available at bearhandsband.com/events.
The full Record Store Day Crawl itinerary will be revealed the week of April 16th. Record Store Day Crawl sponsors and partners include: Bear Hands; DoNYC; Master & Dynamic; Baby’s All Right; KIND Snacks; Bleecker Street Records; Generation Records, Rough Trade, and Tmania.
Media Contact
Chris Macowski
Chris.Macowski@wmg.com
212-275-1375
