Thanksgiving is around the corner so it’s time to start shopping for the holidays! Join us on Sunday, November 15th!

Posted on November 11, 2020 by arbutusrecordshow

We are keeping in touch with our host, the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department, and at this point, we are having our November show! Come visit us from 9 am – 3 pm. NO admission and plenty of FREE parking! Please continue to adhere to COVID safety precautions and wear your mask at all times (which means covering the mouth AND nose) and socially-distance. This is particularly important at this time.

Please put DECEMBER 20 on your calendar as we hope to finish the year with our last show before Christmas!

After celebrating Mr. Jack‘s 90th birthday in September, we had quite a scare with him at last month’s show. This post from our “sister” show Pennsylvania Music Expo sums up the day and how the Arbutus Record Show family showed what a wonderful village we are.

“Long time Pennsylvania Music Expo vendor and good friend, Jack Supplee, wasn’t feeling well. He was set up next to Lou Vlangas. Lou turned to see Jack on the floor (relax he’s okay.) A number of us rushed to his side, got the paramedics, and off to the hospital he went. Lou and Sarah Malloy kept his tables going for him through the day. To our surprise, Jack was discharged and returned late afternoon. At 90 years old, we have to consider, maybe he really is Superman. The best part is the end of the day. When it was time to load out, we told Jack we would help him. In one of the best acts of kindness we’ve ever seen, lined up at his table to help him load was: Billy Martin with his cart, Lou Vlangas with his cart, Derek Shaw with his cart, Will Williams with his cart and John Hertzog with his cart. It was an act of kindness that brought tears to Jack’s eyes as well as others. Jack words, while in tears, were ‘It’s wonderful to have such good friends.’….IT WAS PRICLESS. As they say, it takes a village.”

More photos of great gift ideas posted soon.

That early fall nip is in the air! Join us Sunday, September 20th at the record show!

Posted on September 19, 2020 by arbutusrecordshow

Janet sporting a fun mask and wearing the great record show T (designed by her daughter Patty) at the August show.

Seems like fall has come early and we are back with our record show on Sunday, September 20! Join us at the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department Hall from 9am – 3 pm. NO admission and plenty of FREE parking!

Our our great vendors are returning and we are following COVID safety precautions. Please wear your mask at all times, remember to socially-distance. The tables will continued to be spaced out in the hall as well. July and August have worked successfully and we look forward to continuing that success through the end of the year – and beyond!

There is still no food available yet at the hall, so please remember to bring your own food and drinks. Last month’s show was a great success and there were many wonderful finds and a great variety of items. We found the muppet, Animal, on his drums, 8-tracks (!), lots of Beatles (including a Yellow Submarine lunchbox), a Jerry Garcia doll, and even some cool guitars! Join us for more fabulous finds this month!

Success! We are back again for our show this month on Sunday, August 16!

Posted on August 12, 2020 by arbutusrecordshow

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The first-ever July show was a success and we are back with our regularly scheduled show on Sunday, August 16! Join us at the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department Hall from 9am – 3 pm. As always, there is NO admission and plenty of FREE parking!

Our our great vendors are returning! We will still be following COVID safety precautions, so please bring and wear your mask at all times. The vendors will be socially-distanced around the hall. Hand sanitizer will be available, as well as face masks (if you forgot yours).

Still no food available yet at the hall, so please remember to bring your own food and drinks.

Desmond Moulton

There was a celebrity in our midst at the last month. Desmond Moulton is an award-winning conductor, vocal music educator, and a Neilsen SoundScan-charting singer/songwriter from New York City. His new album, “Happiness is Priceless,” recently debuted at Number 4 on the Nielsen SoundScan Reggae Chart. Desmond helps colleges and choirs recruit and keep great singers and musicians while also empowering singers and musicians to succeed in the business. We wish Desmond all the best!

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In other exciting news, the legendary New York DJ, Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow is returning to radio on WABC 77 AM Radio in NYC on September 5th to spin those classics of rock and roll! For more about this icon, check out this story here! We know all the good things come back again. Congrats, Cousin Brucie!

Please check out upcoming shows for the rest of the year posted under our “About” tab on our homepage and our flyer which is available at the show.

Check out the variety of finds awaiting you at the show!

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GREAT NEWS! The music is playing again as we have our FIRST EVER July show on the 19th!

Posted on July 12, 2020 by arbutusrecordshow

It’s true! After four months, we are back with our first July show ever! Join us Sunday, July 19 for a big return. Same time same place – 9am – 3 pm at the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department Hall. After missing our our great vendors and buyers, we are doing this per the safety requirements of the AVFD. There will also be more open spacing around the dealers. We can’t wait to see all of you!

Here is the list of facts and precautions from the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department:

There is a limit of 120 individuals in the Hall at all times.
All doors will remain shut except the main entrance by the vestibule.
It is required that a mask be worn at all times by all individuals.

What did you listen to while we were away? I stumbled upon a couple of genres of music that I missed in the late 80s and early 90s. One was surprisingly local, coming out of of the post-punk era in Washington, D.C. This music had a greater emphasis on melody, dynamics, and lyrics about emotions. Thus EMO was born. Panic! At the Disco is probably one of the more recognizable and hugely successful bands, with lead singer Brendon Urie and his astonishing range – the only remaining, original band member. He caught my attention in a quarantine performance with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots in a wonderful version of David Bowie and Queen’s “Under Pressure.”

Another wonderful discovery was a genre known as Acid jazz which originated in the London club scene of the mid-1980s and combined elements of jazz, soul, funk, and disco. I probably was aware of it but saw it more as a form of jazz. A really fun and grooving band from that era and still going strong is Jamiroquai. They formed in 1992 with frontman, singer-songwriter Jay Kay and have won countless awards. Here is a perfect summer song, even though June has passed – “Seven Sunny Days in June.” Any new music discoveries for you these past few months?

See you soon!

June 21 show is cancelled but we are hoping for a special July19th show! Have a Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 16, 2020 by arbutusrecordshow

WE STILL MISS YOU! AVFD Hall is still closed and will not open until Governor Hogan moves the state to Stage 3. Therefore, we will not be having our Father’s Day show scheduled for June 21. We are hoping for a special July 19 show if all goes well. We will keep you updated!

It continues to be a challenging time for everyone, including our Arbutus Record show family, vendors, and customers. We are all itching to get back to seeing everyone and looking for our favorite music and music items. But safety first! Keep spinning those favorite tunes.

Hunting around for some great father-related tunes to celebrate our dads, we came across some songs (and links to their videos) about fathers from an article in Good Housekeeping, (click here).

Though spanning many genres, it’s not surprising that many are from country singers but they are for all kinds of dads – stepdads and new dads (Brad Paisley’s “He Didn’t Have To Be”) to those fathers who are no longer with us (Luther Vandross’ “Dance With My Father.” No matter how you celebrate, have a great Father’s Day.

Brad Paisley – “He Didn’t Have To Be”

Luther Vandross – “Dance With My Father”

What is your favorite dad-related song?

The 25 Best Father’s Day Songs of All Time

“Daddy Lessons” by Beyoncé featuring Dixie Chicks
“Just The Two of Us” by Will Smith
“My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw
“Song For Dad” by Keith Urban”
“Papa Don’t Preach” by Madonna
“Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” by John Lennon
“Cat’s in the Cradle” by Harry Chapin
“Love Without End, Amen” by George Strait
“The Greatest Man I Never Knew” by Reba McEntire
“Daddy’s Hands” by Holly Dunn
“Drive (For Daddy Gene)” by Alan Jackson
“My Father’s Eyes” by Eric Clapton
“That’s My Job” by Conway Twitty
“Father of Mine” by Everclear
“Papa Was a Rolling Stone” by The Temptations
“The Best Day” by George Strait
“Watchin’ You” by Rodney Atkins
“Daughters” by John Mayer
“There Goes My Life” by Kenny Chesney
“Father to Son” by Queen
“Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon
“He Didn’t Have to Be” by Brad Paisley
“Daddy Could Swear, I Declare” by Gladys Knight and the Pips
“My Front Porch Looking In” by Lonestar
“Dance With My Father” by Luther Vandross

Alas there will be no show this Sunday, May 24 but keep on dancing and keep the music playing!

Posted on May 21, 2020 by arbutusrecordshow

First of all, WE MISS YOU! Because Baltimore City and County are still under Stay-at-Home orders for the safety and health of everyone, we will not be having our show as scheduled for May 24 but hope for the possibility of the Father’s Day show, June 21.

There is never been a July show but maybe some good news and a first! There will be a July 19th (third Sunday) show if all goes well.

We know it has been a trying time for so many, including our Arbutus Record show family, vendors and customers. We pray that you are all staying safe and well. Music is always a balm in hard times, so keep on listening and dancing and singing along to your favorites.

While at home, I discovered a music genre in the 1990s and 2000s that I was not acquainted with before. “Emo [and the subgenre, Emo Pop], a style of rock music resembling punk but having more complex arrangements and lyrics that deal with more emotional subjects.” I look forward to exploring some of this music when the shows start up again.

Here are some fun TV-related finds that have not been posted previously but found over some past shows. Back in the day, TV shows had great theme music and songs that current shows have gotten away from in the past few decades. Also, stars were encouraged (or wanted) to do albums (whether they could sing or not) with mixed, and sometimes humorous, results – thinking Mr. Spock and William Shatner. We found that Nichelle Nichols from Star Trek also put out an album.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon in person and having fun searching for our favorite music treasures.

Secret agents, a gal from space, detectives, kids’ shows, comedies, and teen idols!

Our April show is cancelled but we wish you a Happy Passover and Easter! Stay safe (and at home) and listen to music.

Posted on April 10, 2020 by arbutusrecordshow

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We live in unprecedented and sober times but thanks to our governor who acted quickly, we hope and pray that this will save many Maryland lives. It is a difficult time for us and the world but staying home is the best way to stay safe and protect ourselves and each other. We hope all of our Arbutus Record show family is safe and well!

Sadly we have lost too many music legends to this virus – Bill Withers, jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney, jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis, legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, and jazz pianist Mike Longo. Jazz station WBGO posted a great tribute to these five musical artists. You can access online. Just recently we heard the sad news of singer/songwriter John Prince’s passing. So many treasured musicians now part of heaven’s chorus.

We hope that we will be able to have our show in May but until then, music has always been a balm in difficult times. Prayers to all during this season of rebirth and hope. Here is an uplifting song from Bill Withers as we look forward to a “Lovely Day” with all of you again!

Celebrating love, presidents, and black history! See you Sunday, February 16th at the Arbutus Record Show!

Posted on February 14, 2020 by arbutusrecordshow

Chatting with one of our vendors, couldn’t resist taking this cool photo.

Join us this Sunday, February 16 at the Arbutus Fire Hall from 9 am – 3 pm. Admission is FREE! The ladies in the kitchen will also offer great and reasonably priced breakfast and lunch options.Our first show of the new year in January was a whopping success! There are so many holidays in February (and it’s a leap year). You can still get something for your special Valentine and celebrate Black History month with the great legacy of African American musicians. Since it’s the day before Presidents’ Day, come to the show and spend those “presidents!”

The pendulum swings back! Vinyl rules but at our show,
we also have everything in between.

Just look at what we at the January show (and there will be tons of interesting finds this month!):

Did you know colored vinyl records have been around since 1920? Here are samples from a rare Japanese Bobby Vee record to the British, 80s pop group, Bananarama.

This is a unique and colorful from 1968. The Hellers‎– Singers…Talkers…Players…Swingers… & Doers, as described by Amazon: “…strangely fascinating album from 1968. Overseen by Jingle composer Hugh Heller and arranger Dick Hamilton (with some help from Robert Moog), this zany album merges sunshine pop with early electronics and spoken word to unique effect.” (and that price is a steal!)

A selection of wonderful and diverse books about music.

A couple of early picture discs.

Music-related buttons.

Some great displays by our vendors.

Boxed sets – among them, The Doobie Brothers who were
FINALLY inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Sadly we lost a great one on January 19th. A legend, jazz saxophonist Jimmy Heath, aka “Little Bird,” was also a composer, arranger, teacher, and big band leader with his two brothers. He was 93 years old. Heath played with the likes of Miles Davis and Dizzie Gillespie. In 2003, the National Endowment for the Arts named him a Jazz Master.

Happy New Year – a new year and a new decade! Our first show is Sunday, January 19, 2020!

Posted on January 12, 2020 by arbutusrecordshow

Happy New Year! Welcome to a new year AND a new decade! It’s hard to believe it’s 2020! We had a wonderful December show and we are looking forward to another great year of shows. We return on Sunday, January 19 at the Arbutus Fire Hall from 9 am – 3 pm where admission is always FREE. We also have food on site, serving great breakfast and lunch options.

The full schedule for 2020 is below (again thanks to Janet and Frank’s talented daughter Patty). It is not only a leap year but there are two fourth Sundays in April and May. So mark your calendars!

All our great vendors are returning with tons of music goodies! We keep coming across articles about the increasing growth of vinyl despite CDs and streaming services. Last week, there was an episode called “Not for Sale” in the new comedy The Unicorn on CBS about one of the characters having a difficult time selling his vinyl records at a yard sale – discussing the warmth and richness of a record. Everyone is catching up to what all of us have always known.

Along with LPs and 45s, there are always a great variety of collectibles and fun things to be found at the show – books, tapes, CDs, buttons, DVDs, T-shirts, figurines, posters, and so much more. Since our next show comes after Valentine’s Day, it’s a good time to find a gift for that special person.

Here is a sampling of some things you may find. Happy hunting!

The holidays are coming up fast and so is the last show of 2019! Celebrate the season with us, Sunday, December 15 and shop for wonderful music gifts!

Posted on December 2, 2019 by arbutusrecordshow

With this year’s calendar, Christmas is coming up fast! Time flies and it is our last show of 2019 on Sunday, December 15. Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us while looking for wonderful music gifts for that special someone (and treat yourself, too) – DVDs, CDs, vinyl, posters, books, T-shirts, picture discs, and much more! The show runs from 9 am to 3 pm and admission is always FREE. Breakfast and lunch are also available for purchase from the lovely ladies in the kitchen. Also take some time to check out the FREE Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Old Fashioned Christmas Garden, now in its 26th year and closes January 1, 2020.

Last month we had a great crowd with vendors from all over – Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and even Florida. We are so appreciative of our wonderful vendors and customers and want to wish them all the best during this holiday season!

On our hunt for Christmas and unusual finds, we had some fun with some of our great vendors. Can you guess who these gentlemen are below? That’s Will behind a very rare jazz album, The Brothers, Dave with a special edition Charlie Brown Christmas CD, and Andy with a Tubes album with very cool cover art.

Bob showed off a couple of his fun Christmas comedy albums, It’s a Spike Jones Christmas and the Joe Dolce Christmas Album, produced by none other than singer/producer Steve Tyrell who is doing his annual Christmas residency in New York City at the swanky Cafe Carlyle!

We found scores of Christmas themed gifts that will be available at our December show and some unusual items as well. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our first show in 2020 is Sunday, January 19. We will be posting the whole schedule next month. Have a great holiday season!

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