Record Store Day - We Scored!

It was Record Store Day yesterday. So we went to a record store. The one we chose to visit was Reckless Records in Wicker Park. It just moved to a new location. Reckless took over the space from a Dollar Store. What a big, beautiful new space. It is truly a record mecca! And it was bustling with record buyers.

We browsed through the used CDs, we still love that format, although we do have and play vinyl. It is a marvelous time to be a fan of music. And if you are into the tangible thing, you can really find some great bargains.

So we loaded up on new and old music - discs from P.J. Harvey, The National, Morrissey, The Smiths, Art Blakey Jazz Messengers, The Dirty Three, Arcade Fire.  Total $ spent, under $40! We really felt like we scored.

And then, accidentally, we were at the store when the Sea and Cake set up and did a short set. Never saw them before. They were cool, professional -  two guitars, a drummer, no bass. Lots of shimmering, ringing music, tight and relaxed. They seemed like a band I should really check out on disc. Maybe next time!