Exploring An Independent Record Store and Record Store Day- November 2025, with Heather Frarey, The Record Lounge; Lansing, Michigan (USA).
What should I buy for Record Store Day- November 2025.?What does it take to run an independent record store? What's it like being a female record store owner in a field largely populated with men?
In this episode of the Rock and Roll Field Trip podcast, host Alice speaks with Heather Frarey, the owner of The Record Lounge in Lansing, Michigan—the only female-owned record store in the state. They discuss the significance of Record Store Day (Nov. 28th this year), the impact of Record Store Day Black Friday, and the recent Beatles anthology re-release.
Heather shares insights into running an independent record store and fostering a welcoming space for music lovers. She discusses being a female record store owner.
Listeners also get a glimpse into Heather's background, her journey in the music industry, and the importance of supporting local record stores.
00:00 Introduction and Fan Experience
00:31 Host Introduction and Background
01:17 Interview with Heather Ferrari
04:07 Record Store Day and Business Insights
10:10 Challenges and Community in the Record Store Business
19:07 Special Events and Music Scene
23:59 Path to Becoming a Record Store Owner
34:27 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
Email us at: [email protected]
Mentioned In This Episode:
Record Store Day: https://recordstoreday.com/
The Record Lounge: https://www.therecordloungereotown.com/
Women In Vinyl: https://womeninvinyl.com/
Find us on Instagram At: Rock ‘N’ Roll Fieldtrip (@rocknrollfieldtrip) • Instagram photos and videos
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Exploring An Independent Record Store and Record Store Day- November 2025, with Heather Frarey, The Record Lounge; Lansing, Michigan (USA).
What should I buy for Record Store Day- November 2025.?What does it take to run an independent record store? What's it like being a female record store owner in a field largely populated with men?
In this episode of the Rock and Roll Field Trip podcast, host Alice speaks with Heather Frarey, the owner of The Record Lounge in Lansing, Michigan—the only female-owned record store in the state. They discuss the significance of Record Store Day (Nov. 28th this year), the impact of Record Store Day Black Friday, and the recent Beatles anthology re-release.
Heather shares insights into running an independent record store and fostering a welcoming space for music lovers. She discusses being a female record store owner.
Listeners also get a glimpse into Heather's background, her journey in the music industry, and the importance of supporting local record stores.
00:00 Introduction and Fan Experience
00:31 Host Introduction and Background
01:17 Interview with Heather Ferrari
04:07 Record Store Day and Business Insights
10:10 Challenges and Community in the Record Store Business
19:07 Special Events and Music Scene
23:59 Path to Becoming a Record Store Owner
34:27 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
Email us at: [email protected]
Mentioned In This Episode:
Record Store Day: https://recordstoreday.com/
The Record Lounge: https://www.therecordloungereotown.com/
Women In Vinyl: https://womeninvinyl.com/
Find us on Instagram At: Rock ‘N’ Roll Fieldtrip (@rocknrollfieldtrip) • Instagram photos and videos