Think “Black Friday shopping” but for music lovers. | Photo by GVLtoday
Drop the needle and let the record spin — tomorrow is Record Store Day (RSD), where independent music shops open early and offer limited edition vinyl. For collectors, it’s like Christmas Day and for music lovers, it’s an opportunity to show support for your favorite shop and artists.
We’re rounding up local record stores. Note: Not all stores participate in RSD, so if you’re looking for a specific pressing, we recommend calling ahead.
This fan-favorite spot is located next to The Bohemian Cafe and will open promptly at 8 a.m. tomorrow. In years past, people have lined up hours before opening.
Since 2009, Cabin Floor has specialized in rare and vintage vinyl. We know they’ll have some RSD titles in stock because they teased Sonny Rollins’ ”Freedom Weaver: The 1959 European Tour Recordings” which is a 2024 RSD release.
While this isn’t a Greenville record store, we think it’s worth the drive to Spartanburg. City Editor Danielle here. For the past three Record Store Days, I’ve started my early morning at Horizon before making the drive to BJ, and I typically get my hands on any of the pressings I set out to find.
Find other participating stores
Use this map to search your zip code for a larger list of independent record stores across the Southeast participating in the Record Store Day celebration with promotions and RSD titles.
Mastering LinkedIn with Richard Bliss | Friday, April 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Other Lands Brew, 731 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | $50 | Learn to master the LinkedIn algorithm to accelerate your business, your brand, and your influence.
“Driving Miss Daisy” | Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $33-$35 | It’s the final weekend to experience this story of friendship found between Daisy Werthan, an elderly Southern Jewish woman + Hoke Colburn, her Black driver.
Saturday, April 20
Sole Espresso Bar Pop-Up | Saturday, April 20 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sun and Soil Plant Parlor, 512 Augusta St., Ste. A, Greenville | Free entry | Browse for new plants as you sip a beverage from this new mobile espresso bar.
Grand Opening | Saturday, April 20 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Market at the Point, 3715 E. North St., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate the grand opening of this vendor market with 43 booths supporting Senior Action, a local nonprofit serving 55+ adults in our community.
Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion| Saturday, April 20 | 12-4 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | $0-$95 | Enjoy a day of delicious BBQ, live music, unlimited drinks, artisan market delights, and community spirit in support of the IDefine cause.*
Mauldin Blues & Jazz Festival| Saturday, April 20 | 2-9 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free entry | Groove to some live blues and jazz bands.
HEART: The Royal Flush Tour 2024| Saturday, April 20 | 8 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $32-$165 | With a career spanning nearly five decades, spend the night listening to hits from these 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
Sunday, April 21
The Artist Next Door - Spring Show | Sunday, April 21, Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | 25 Pinehurst Drive, 25 Pinehurst Dr., Greenville | Free | Explore the work of 25 local artists specializing in various mediums — including stained glass, paintings, pottery, woodworking, metals, jewelry, and more — during this outdoor art show.*
Samantha Fish | Sunday, April 21 | 7 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $55 | This Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer blends blues, rock, and soul.
Friday, April 26
The Spongebob Musical | Friday, April 26-Sunday, May 19 | Times vary | South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville | $1-$25 | Directed by Hattie Claire Andres, this electrifying show, based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, features iconic songs by artists like Cyndi Lauper and Panic! At The Disco.*
This year’s Spoleto Festival has a stacked lineup, including Jason Isbell (above), Yo-Yo Ma, Old Crow Medicine Show, and more. | Photo provided by Spoleto Festival USA
Picture this: 100+ live performances over 17 days spanning dance, theatre, opera, classical music, jazz, and concerts, all taking place in atmospheric and historic venues in beautiful downtown Charleston.
A life-changing experience for every arts-lover, this year’s Spoleto Festival USA will feature world-renowned talent from Yo-Yo Ma and LA Dance Project to Old Crow Medicine Show and Jason Isbell.
Mark your calendars —it’s all happening May 22-June 9.
The Urban League of the Upstate wants to add a sculpture, mural, and additional artwork to the former McClaren Medical Shelter that is undergoing a $3 million renovation to become a community health awareness facility and Black history center. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Eat
The Village of West Greenville has a new spot to grab a bite: Driftwood is now open in the former Growler House location. With a menu that is “curated yet simple” and a bar serving beer, wine, kombucha, spritzers, and more, stop by for a taste Wednesday-Saturday 4-10 p.m. + Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Drink
New South Spirits — a distillery and cocktail bar located in the West End — opens tomorrow right beside Velo Fellow (below the former location of Smoke on the Water). The pet-friendly spot serves handcrafted cocktails + offers distillery tours and tastings.
Festival
Tickets are on sale now for euphoria — taking over Greenville’s food and beverage scene from Thursday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 22. While some events have already sold out, including the Michelin Dinner with Emeril Lagasse, there are still plenty of classrooms, signature events, and dinners to indulge in.
Opening
Goodwill is opening a “boutique-style experience” called Auten’s Loft Greenville. Located at 1902 Woodruff Rd., you can shop for designer and name-brand clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories, and home décor when the store opens on Wednesday, May 8.
List
Do you have a favorite longtime waiter or waitress? Our friends at the Greenville Journal rounded up four local career servers from across our city. From Soby’s to Rick Erwin’s, these are some of Greenville’s best.
Wellness
Cornbread Hemp’s CBD Sleep Gummies are available in two strengths and made with high-quality USDA organic CBD extract. Get 30% off with code CBDSLEEP30.*
This month, we ran a poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. We challenged our readers to craft a poem using only the words that appeared in one of our newsletters (here are the original contest guidelines if you want to give it a try).
While prose is our newsletter’s bread and butter, it turns out that you all certainly aren’t op-prose-d to verse; we received several creative, intriguing, and beautiful poems that we narrowed down to our top four finalists.
Give them a read with the button below, then vote on your favorite + we’ll announce the winner next week.
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