RSD 4.20 — Last Shop Standing


4.20 is quickly approaching.

While it's obvious some of you reading this will be clearing smoke from six foot glass tubes and subjecting yourselves to repeat viewings of Up In Smoke or Half Baked, chomping on greasy potato chips and enjoying the afternoon in a haze, others will be in line to support their local/favorite record stores for this year's Record Store Day.

I'm still in the dark as far as the event's exclusive releases, but the event's official film is Last Shop Standing, a documentary meant to both lament and pay tribute to our dwindling record store.  Check out the trailer below.

 


All info comes courtesy of MVD Entertainment.
 
Last Shop Standing
Official Film of Record Store Day 2013
Coming to DVD on April 20


Featuring interviews with Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, Norman Cook,

Billy Bragg, Nerina Pallot, Richard Hawley and Clint Boon

Based on the successful book of the same name,
Last Shop Standing is a 50-minute documentary that was released on 10 September 2012. It is a celebration of the unique spirit of comradeship and entrepreneurial ingenuity that has enabled so many shops to keep operating successfully against the backdrop of massive changes in the music industry, the biggest recession in years, the growth of online file sharing and the explosion of choice in music consumption.

Not long ago there was a record shop on every high street, but over 500 independent record stores have closed during the last few years. Record shops were always more than retail outlets, they are part of our culture; they support new bands and local talent. A place for musicians and music fans to congregate, to browse away a few hours, to walk away with music they didn't know existed.


The film features appearances by musicians and industry insiders including Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Paul Weller, Nerina Pallot and Richard Hawley, but the real stars are the record shop owners, their stories are the stuff of folklore! The film tells the full story, holds back no punches, but also celebrates and promotes our great independent record stores.
"An essential watch..." - Mark Searby, MTV
"Punchy and engaging!" - Stevie Chick, MOJO
"4 stars" - John Mitchell, RECORD COLLECTOR

Website: http://lastshopstanding.com/

Clip: http://youtu.be/qBTMe8p_Pxw


Sincerely,
Letters From A Tapehead

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