Villarreal is an Atlanta-based psychedelic blues rock band that everyone should have on their radar. With Kiira Shackelford on drums, her younger brother Luke on bass, and Heidi Woods on vocals, their sound is both nostalgic and new. I can’t wait to hear more songs from them. Get to know Heidi and Kiira in the season finale of Records Near Me! And catch Villarreal live April 10th at Boggs Social Supply in Atlanta or April 11th at Sounds of the Springs in Milledgeville, GA.

Produced by: Paige Faucett

Intro Theme: Atticus Roness

Outro Theme: Sean Maloney

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Mark Vaquer’s appreciation for music runs deep. Whether it’s collecting rare Beatles memorabilia or drumming with some of the best session and live backing musicians or running a record store - he can’t go a day without music. Find him behind the counter at Rody’s Records in Savannah, Georgia or catch him live in Thomas Claxton’s “Me, Myself, and Us” Concert Series which constantly guest stars musicians that have played on your favorite records with your favorite artists.

Check out Mark’s drumming: https://youtu.be/QTpc1l3Bu7E?si=4BkgwFYJAorrSOgO

In 1975, Gene opened Horizon Records in Greenville, South Carolina. Over 50 years of business has taught him a lot about the industry and he is happy to tell all that he’s learned. Find out what makes Horizon Records not only a great record store, but a staple in the community. Every visit is an opportunity to discover something new or find a familiar face within the eclectic inventory.

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Producer: Paige Faucett

intro theme performed by: The Asymptomatics

outro theme performed by: Sean Maloney

Catch up with Vaylor Trucks, whose young face graces the cover of one of the most famous southern rock albums - Brothers and Sisters by the Allman Brothers Band in which his late father was a founding member. Even with this iconic connection, he still forged his own experimental sound through various projects. Listen in to hear all about them find what he’s been up to all these years.

Producer: Paige Faucett

Intro Theme: Vaylor Trucks

Outro Theme: Sean Maloney

Dead End Records in Nashville, Tennessee is the place to go for all things punk, metal, rock, and anything that doesn't fit the stereotype of the "music city". Dead End Records is that safe space for the ones who break the mold and everyone is welcome. Make sure to stop in when you're in town!

Producer: Paige Faucett

Intro Theme Song: The Asymptomatics

Outro Theme: Sean Maloney

Catch up with me and fellow music lover Denis! Find out who influenced our taste in music and how it's change since we've gotten older. Learn which Atlanta music venues we like and don't like. Be a fly on the wall as two friends from college reminisce on the outstanding Athens, GA music scene.

Producer/Host: Paige Faucett

Intro Theme: The Asymptomatics

Outro Theme: Sean Maloney

Dusty Groove is a record store based in Chicago that specializes in Jazz, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, R&B, Blues, and many more genres. If you are in Chicago, make sure to stop into their storefront but if not, make sure to check out their website! Something that makes Dusty Groove unique is that their online inventory of new and used records is always up to date and ever changing. Listen in to hear all about this and more as I chat with the owner of Dusty Groove, Rick Wojcik.

Artist, teacher, and singer/songwriter Carly Lyon is a creative at heart. In this episode of Records Near Me, we talk about the art that inspires us, the joy of a blind buy while record shopping and so much more. Her new song Can't Lift the Needle is out now and stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear the backstory behind it.

Check out her website here: https://www.redhivestudio.com/

Producer: Paige Faucett

Intro Theme by: Carlyon

This record store in Norcross, Georgia is a getaway for local music lovers. It's full of albums and equipment with memorabilia lining the walls and concert videos playing on TVs that make you feel as though you've stepped into a museum. Founder of nx vinyl, Ron Orrell, tells us all about his love of music and how he's passing it down and sharing it with the community. We are joined by Mark Price, current employee who worked at a major record label for over 25 years. As you can imagine, these two have plenty of stories to share and you can hear them all in this episode of Records Near Me.

Producer: Paige Faucett

Intro theme recorded by: The Asymptomatics

Outro theme recorded by: Sean Maloney

Check out nx vinyl: https://www.nxvinyl.com/

Flat Tired are an indie roots rock band based in Atlanta. Check out what they’re all about in this episode of Records Near Me! I sat down with Griffin Miller, Emma Shibley, and Blake Objartel to chat about our favorite albums and record stores as well as their participation in Spencer Strider's Vinyl Record Giveaway with the Atlanta Braves. Stay tuned until the end for some behind the scenes stories!

intro theme song recorded by: Griffin Miller

outro theme song recorded by: Sean Maloney

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