VINYL FEVER GARAGE SALE
 Saturday, April 28th, 7am- Noon

We only do this every couple of years and it's always been a big hit, so mark your calendars! From 7am until NOON on Saturday, April 28th we will have all kinds of insane and extreme discounts on RECORDS (from three for a buck- that's 33 and 1/3 cents each), used DVDs (from $3.33 each), used CDs (from .33 1/3 cents), posters, t*shirts and anything else we can put our hands on. And we're NOT just talking about used stuff either- all NEW CDs normally priced up to $15.99 will be on sale for $13.99. Again, this will be at 7 in the am until NOON on Saturday, April 28th. We'll even supply the donuts!

 

 SOME SERIOUSLY WOW! IN-STORES
 a Homecoming and a Legend Coming

FRIDAY NIGHT, May 11th, 9pm:
BETH HIRSCH (NOT pictured at left) will return to town and play live at Vinyl Fever!

Beth Hirsch may be best known as the voice & co- writer behind the French band Air's internationally successful debut album, 'Moon Safari' with their classic hit, "All I Need".
She is often compared to Beth Orton, Sarah McLachlan, and Joni Mitchell, but really must be experienced and we're lucky to be able to help facilitate this!

Her latest solo effort, 'WHOLEHEARTED' is now being considered her best work to date, thanks to the stellar production of Jez Colin, Phillippe Balatier & Pascal Reva along with the fine musicianship of keyboardist Deron Johnson (Miles Davis, Seal), guitarist Jaime Kime (Jewel, Michelle Branch) and trumpetist Enzo Villaparedes (Earth, Wind & Fire) among many others.

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2pm:
THE LEGENDARY CHARLIE LOUVIN- RIGHT HERE WILL BE HIS ONLY TAMPA APPEARANCE!

Man are we excited! There aren't many country music icons left nowadays and the few there are don't allow for many retail music visits. On June 3rd, Vinyl Fever Tampa is truly honored to be hosting an in-store performance AND meet and greet with the legendary Charlie Louvin of the Louvin Brothers (pictured above).

Born in 1927 (that's right, he will be 80 years old in July), Charlie Louvin and his brother Ira started performing in 1940 and soon were recording for Apollo, Decca and MGM Records. The group's progress was stopped twice as Charlie left the group to fight in both World War II AND the Korean War. Soon after, the Louvins were made members of the Grand Ole Opry, toured with Elvis Presley as their OPENING act and signed with Capitol Records where they would remain until 1963. Ira Louvin was tragically killed in an auto accident in 1965.

The music and legend of the Louvin Brothers has lived on as generations of Americana/ Roots musicians have discovered and paid homage to the Louvin's music. Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, The Byrds, Uncle Tupelo and current indie rockers The Raconteurs are just a few who have covered The Louvin Brothers' music.

2007 has brought the first solo release from Charlie Louvin in 10+ years and it is a monster which features guest performances with George Jones, Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy, Tom T. Hall and Bobby Bare Jr. as well as members of Bright Eyes, Lambchop and Superchunk.

Don't miss American musical treasure and hero Charlie Louvin when he performs live at Vinyl Fever on Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00pm.

If space becomes limited, then those folks who purchase the Charlie Louvin cd in advance will be given priority entrance. Mr. Louvin will be signing copies of his new cd, 'Charlie Louvin' after the performance.

This will be his ONLY appearance in Tampa!

More About Charlie & Ira Louvin 

 FREE WITH PURCHASE-
 just ask nicely!


There's an exciting new Patti Smith album of covers coming out on 4/24 and we scored a limited quantity of 7" VINYL that has two ADDITIONAL tracks- one by Lou Reed and the other of The Decemberists! You'll have to buy the cd to get this one.

we have Bright Eyes tote bags (two to choose from!) AND fortune cookies with purchase of the new album, Cassadaga. SEE BRIGHT EYES MAY 16th at TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER;

an Elvis Costello picture sleeve 7" of unreleased demos will be had by the first folks to buy one of the upcoming reissues or compilation cd that comes out May 1;

Aqua Teen Hunger Force remix ep

buy the highly recommended tribute album to The Band, 'Endless Highway', and get a free 2007 calendar;

Low- free 7" w/ purchase of their new one;

free Rounder Records SXSW sampler cd;

several high*quality, limited edition, promotional posters , including Sly & The Family Stone, Stephen Marley (black light !), John Mayer and more;

stay tuned for this year's Bonnaroo contest that will include two free tickets (a $400 value)!!

 

 APRIL FEATURES
 Samples From Our Listening Post

Fujiya & Miyagi *Transparent Things
"... without even being asked, they've gone and done the unthinkable: they've actually made Krautrock fun." - 8.3 Rating-- Pitchfork Media

Air *Pocket Symphony Gorgeous symphonic pop that will find its way into the hearts of - and make new members of- Air's diverse fanbase.

Andrew Bird *Armchair Apocrypha
Filled with layers of violin, glockenspiel, vocal harmonies, guitar, piano and some amazing whistling, Armchair Apocrypha is the latest from Andrew Bird. Primarily a violinist, Andrew Bird has pioneered his own distinct sound as an eclectic instrumentalist and songwriter.

Kings Of Leon *Because of the Times
"Because of the Times is the Kings' fiery repentance for unplanned pregnancies, black Camaros and the sins of the road and it is their finest confession to date." --Filter

The Fratellis *Costello Music
"Their witty pop vignettes are about as much fun as you can have alone with a stereo - 4 stars" (out of 5) -- Uncut Magazine