Due to an overwhelming repsonse from the public, Criminal Records has had to modify how it will handle the upcoming Mastodon in-store performance on Tuesday, March 24th.  The store will be closed (for a brief time) at 8 pm, so that we may re-organize to enhance our customers enjoyment of the show.  Upon re-opening, customers that have a Criminal Records receipt from purchase of "Crack The Skye" will be given priority to enter the store.  Also, due to space constraints and security concerns we will limit the number of people allowed in the store to 300.  Thanks for your understanding.

Holy Shamrocks and Guinness! The entire Flogging Molly catalog is on sale through St. Patrick's Day (March 17th). Come on down and stock up. You'll have the perfect soundtrack for drinking, fighting, apologizing and more drinking! Also, enter to win a pair of tickets to see them live with the Aggrolites on March 4th at the Tabernacle!

Online entry form HERE

And don't forget: we have SOOOOOO many in-stores going on soon. Like really? It's insane. Keep an eye on us here, on our store website, fan our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter,  or,  you know, stop by the store and see what's up!

Forget Valentine's Day -- we're having a President's Day Sale! This weekend only, print out and bring in this coupon, and get 20% off (some restrictions apply)! Once again, the coupon is right HERE. And don't forget to include your email address where indicated--you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card!

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Can I even TELL you how many things we have going on in the coming weeks? Can I, can I, can I?

Sooooo many, that's how many.

Tomorrow, for one thing, we're doubling up on our Beer-Thirty goodness with not one but two--count 'em TWO--bands. Up first is Young Antiques at 4:00 PM, followed by the Fleshtones (yes, really) at 6:00 PM.

For the rest of our schedule, it's probably just best to list them because a) we just have that many things going on, and b) it'll be easier for you to copy them all on your calendar that way! Ok, here goes...

Thursday, Feb. 12th: Mark Olson & Gary Louris @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, Feb 14th: Heather Luttrell @ 4:30 PM (Valentine's Day Beer-Thirty!)
Saturday, Feb. 21st: DJ Romeo Cologne @ 4:30 PM (Beer-Thirty)
Friday, Feb. 27th: Skeletonwitch and Withered @ 6:00 PM (Pre-Scion Rock Fest awesomeness!)
Tuesday, Mar. 3rd: Wild Light @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, Mar. 7th: Annuals and Howlies @ 4:30 (Beer-Thirty)
Wednesday, Mar. 11th: Clem Snide @ 6:00 PM
Friday, Mar. 13th: Dexter Romweber Duo @ 6:00 PM
Saturday, Mar. 14th: The Flying Eyes and Sodajerk @ 4:30 PM (Beer-Thirty)
Tuesday, Mar. 24th: The Gourds @ 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar. 25th: Deer Tick @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, Mar. 28th: Dead Confederate @ 4:30 PM (Beer-Thirty)
Tuesday, Mar. 31st: Langhorne Slim @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, Apr. 25th: Pistolero @ 4:30 PM (Beer-Thirty)

Ok, so, if you've got all those down, please don't forget that Record Store Day is fast approaching! You remember what a party it was last year, don't you? Well, save this date: April 19th, 2009.

Tonight is "GEOLOGY 101"  - the history of rock and roll,  at the Highland Inn Ballroom.  Join your favorite vinyl archaeologists, the Lost Cause DJs, for an evening of rock, roll, and all-around good times.  From Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry to Deep Purple and Thin Lizzy.  Fats Domino to the Fleshtones.  AC/DC to the Minutemen.  All are represented.  Come early.  Stay late.  Dance with wild abandon.  Drink to your heart's desire.  Get the Led out.  Join us tonight from 10 until 2.  See you then.


P.S.  In the wee hours, after much liquid refreshment, the Lost Cause has a tendency to play "novelty" records such as "Nasty Girls" by the Vanity 6 or "They're Coming to Take Me Away" by Napoleon XIV.  Consider yourself warned and feel free to get silly.

P.P.S. Tomorrow-ish, expect an in-depth update on some freakin' amazing in-stores and Beer-Thirty shows we have coming up!

Honk and/or tonk? Boot and/or scoot? Whiskey-fueled mayhem and pedalsteel guitar madness? It must be Wednesday and that means that the LostCause DJs are bringing the country to the Highland Inn Ballroom.There'll be 50+ years of American musical heritage available on the"wheels of steel." Tonight's hours are from 10pm to 2 am, so come earlyand stay late. You can hear your favorite Hank, Johnny, Merle, Tammy,Buck, Marty, Dolly, Zippy, Mickey and Tich. Join us, won't you - for auniquely down-home evening filled with melodious and twangy sonicgoodness. See you there tonight for hard liquor, cheap beer, good timesand some ol' fashioned jukin'.

And we've got a whole slew of in-store performances going down right here on our very own Criminal Records stage to remind you about:
Saturday, January 24th @ 5:00 PM : Ian McNabb (The Icicle Works)
Saturday, February 7th @ 4:00 PM: Young Antiques
Saturday, February 7th @ 6:00 PM: Fleshtones
Thursday, February 12th @ 7:00 PM: Mark Olson & Gary Louris
Saturday, March 7th @ 4:30 PM: Annuals
Saturday, March 7th @ 6:00 PM: Howlies
Friday, March 13th @ 6:00 PM: Dexter Romweber
Saturday, March 14th @ 5:00 PM: Soda Jerk
Wednesday, March 25th @ 7:00 PM: Deer Tick

Phew...I'm winded just looking at that. As you might have noticed, many of those Saturdays are double-whammy Beer-Thirty shows, so come early and hang out for a bit. We don't bite!

Check out Mel, Jacob, and Shannon discuss the rise in vinyl sales in this segment from 11 Alive News!!!

Due to overwhelming public (and private) demand, the Lost Cause DJs will bring "Geology 101" back to the Highland Inn this evening.  Get ready for 4 hours of rock and roll madness from 10pm to 2am!  The men of the Lost Cause cut a wide wide swath when it comes to "rock" music, so be prepared.  This is not a specialty show with narrow parameters.  These crate-diggers could go off on a power-pop tangent, a long-haired seventies rock stoner jam, punk rock detour, a jaunty metal divergence or a full-blown psychedelic guitar freak-out.  That's what makes it so fun.  The records take you on their own journey.  Join us won't you - for a cold beverage and some searing hot music!  See you tonight.