FARGO, N.D. – Vinyl aficionados lined up literally around the block to celebrate Record Store Day at Orange Records in Fargo. The store adjacent to the recently opened Paradox Comics-N-Cards is the last one standing in the metro. Both Vinyl Giant and Mother’s have closed this year, so customers flocked to Orange to get their fix. Record Store Day began…
Customers peruse the offerings for what may be their final time inside Vinyl Giant.FARGO, N.D. – As Vinyl Giant in downtown Fargo prepares to take the proverbial needle off the LP, devoted customers rushed in for one final sale. Elbow to elbow scarcely describes how crowded it was inside for the Last Parking Lot Sale. Not only was there a…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s Record Store Day across the country and over a thousand stores around the nation are celebrating. The day is a way for staff, customers, and artists to come together around the unique culture of independently–owned stores. The store Mother’s in Moorhead has been celebrating the day every year for about ten years. They have live performers in…
FARGO, N.D. — A new store in downtown Fargo called Game Giant combines board games and classic records. It is located at 626 2nd Avenue North. They held a grand opening complete with prizes, giveaways, and treats. Game Giant sells games, gifts, and toys for people of all ages and all gaming levels. The space is combined with Vinyl Giant Records,…
FARGO, N.D. — Since organizers started the Fargo Record Fair eight years ago, they say it’s become bigger than they ever expected. Physical media connoisseurs thumbed through more than 100,000 records to add to their collection. Cassettes, books and CD’s from $1 to $200 were also available. Organizers say they started the fair because they wanted to bring the Valley’s music…
FARGO-MOORHEAD — Vinyl: a comeback few people saw coming. Many music hobbyists here in the Valley are trading in their newer CDs for older records. It is nostalgia, or does it really sound better? We spoke with collectors, store owners, and an area music engineer to find out what has many listeners dropping the needle. “So Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms…
