‘Sup at Good Records

by Cindy Chaffin of Life Outside The Bubble

Good Records is chock full of creamy musical goodness. First let's chat about upcoming in-stores, shall we?

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INSTORE PERFORMANCES

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Tuesday, May 9th - Jason Lytle and Aaron Burtch of Grandaddy - Not - to - be - missed!

"May 9, 2006 marks the final release from Grandaddy. "Just Like The Fambly Cat" combines the best elements from their 3 previous full length albums "Under The Western Freeway," "The Sophtware Slump," and "Sumday." After 14 plus years they have decided to call it a day under this moniker and incarnation. Jason is doing a few instore performances around the country and we are lucky to be hosting one of them. (The day of the album's release date no less.) This one is going to be extra special as our good friend Aaron from Grandaddy will be accompanying him on drums. The festivities will be kicking off at 7pm with BBQ, beer, and a musical history of Grandaddy supplied by DeeJay CeePee. Jason and Aaron should take the astroturf at around 9pm. Come out and celebrate this special evening with us and honor one of our favorite bands."

7 PM - Free - More Info

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Saturday, May 13th - Gustafer Yellowgold

"If you saw The Polyphonic Spree's 6th Annual Holiday Extravaganza then you more than likely were blown away by this wonderful performer. Morgan Taylor aka portrays Gustafer Yellowgold, a gold creature that is part feline and part alien who is from the sun, in song and animated visuals projected onto a screen to help tell his tale. Due to overwhelming local demand Morgan is bringing Gustafer back for an all ages afternoon instore at Good Records as well as a night time all ages performance at the Gypsy Tea Room later that night. Bring the kids for a fun time under our blue roof. Cookies will be served."

2 PM - Free - More Info

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Thursday, May 18th - Colour Revolt

"The band formerly known as Fletcher has cast aside its original nametag, taking its new handle from Edwin Abbotts 19th century social commentary Flatland, an exploration of life in two dimensions. But Colour Revolt is far from two-dimensional, eschewing Fletchers familiar sonic assault of unorthodox song structures and time signatures for a more melancholic though equally guitar-driven aesthetic of the post-grunge Southern gothic. "

7 PM - Free - More Info

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Thursday, May 18th - Crushed Stars

"Crushed Stars formed as the indie rock counterpart to Todd Gautreau's electronic project called Sonogram. Occasional musical guests who sit in with Todd include Joe Schwartzott, Todd Gunter, Kevin Dotolo and Justin Evans. Several of their songs were featured on MTV's The Diary of Angelina Jolie & Dr. Jeffrey Sachs in Africa special that aired in 2005. Dallas based Crushed Stars will perform in celebration of the release of their 2nd full length, "Obsolescence," out on Arena Rock Records.

8 PM - Free - More Info

"Sleepyhead Clip.mp3"

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Friday, May 19th - The Theater Fire

"The Theater Fire will be hosting a very special evening at Good Records to premiere their new album Undeniable Records album "Everybody Has A Dark Side." Food, libation, mood, and music will be in abundance."

You KNOW I'll never forgive you for missing this show.

7 PM - Free - More Info

These Tears Could Rust a Train.mp3

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Sunday, May 21st - Black Tie Dynasty

"Black Tie Dynasty will be playing songs from their new Idol Records release"Movements."

4 PM - Free - More Info

Tender.mp3

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Friday, May 26th - Giant Drag

"Giant Drag, on tour with Pretty Girls Make Graves, will stop by to perform before their set later that night at the Gypsy Ballroom. The duo's washed out guitars and drums bring apt comparisons to Mazzy Star, My Bloody Valentine, and The Pixies. Their debut full length "Hearts & Unicorns" is out now on Wichita Records."

4 PM - Free - More Info

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Wednesday, May 31st - Picastro

"The band who is on tour with Casey Dienel will be performing songs from their latest album on Polyvinyl Records "Metal Cares."

7 PM - Free - More Info

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Wednesday, May 31st - Casey Dienel

"Singer-songwriter and pianist, Casey Dienel plays an intricate and melodic mixture of jazz, rock and the American songbook. The 20-year-old has been playing since she was four. She will grace the Good Records stage with songs from her "Wind-up Canary" album."

8 PM - Free - More Info

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MONDAY LISTENING PARTIES AT THE CAVERN

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Good Records along with The Cavern will be hosting a series of fun evenings. Deejay Ceepee will be spinning the new music beginning at 10pm and Good Records will be selling the new music at Midnight. Complimentary munchies should be on hand as well.

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GOOD RECORDS' TOP 20 SELLERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING 4/30/06

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1. Secret Machines - Ten Silver Drops

2. Starlight Mints - Drowaton

3. Black Angels - Passover

4. Riverboat Gamblers - To the Confusion of Our Enemies

5. Islands - Return to the Sea

6. Ambulance LTD. - New English EP

7. Why? - Elephant Eyelash

8. Black Tie Dynasty - Movements

9. Voxtrot - Mothers, Sisters, Daughters and Wives

10. Tapes 'n Tapes - The Loon

11. Feist - Let It Die

12. Mates of State - Bring it Back

13. Sufjan Stevens - Illinois

14. Sondre Lerche - Duper Sessions

15. Elf Power - Back to the Web

16. Calexico - Garden Ruin

17. Death Cab for Cutie - Directions (DVD)

18. Band of Horses - Everything All the Time

19. Philip E Karnats - Pleasesuite

20. Eagles of Death Metal - Death By Sexy...

Monday 5/8 Snow Patrol-“Eyes Open”

Grandaddy’s final release “Just Like The Fambly Cat” will also be featured.

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MAY 2nd NEW RELEASES

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Bellrays-Have A Little Faith

Cat Power-Could We CD/7”

Delicatessen DVD

Emerson, Lake, & Palmer-Live at Isle Of Wight 1970 DVD

Gomez-How We Operate (free blue vinyl 7” with purchase)

Roy Hargrove-Nothing Serious

Roy Hargrove-Distractions

Willie Nelson-Live From Austin, TX

Notwist-Lichter 12”

Notwist-Solo Swim 12”

Christopher O’Riley-Elliott Smith Tribute

Os Mutantes-A Divina Comedia

Os Mutantes-E Seus Cometas

Os Mutantes-Mutantes

Os Mutantes-Os Mutantes

Os Mutantes-Jardim Electrico

Pearl Jam-Pearl Jam (freee download card with purchase)

Glen Phillips-Mr. Lemons

Thursday-City By Light Divided (produced by Dave Fridmann)

Tool-10,000 Days

Tunng-Mother’s Daughter LP (colored vinyl)

Velvet Teen-Gyzmkid EP

We Are Scientists-With Love & Squalor LP (with 2 bonus songs)

Jackie Wilson-Ulimate Jackie Wilson

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