Record Store Day - April 19th

On April 19th, 2008 indie record stores all over North America will be celebrating RECORD STORE DAY through various promotions.

For more information on Record Store Day and a list of participating stores click here.

Also joining in on the festivities is CBC Radio 3 who, for one week starting March 19th, will be taking nominations for the best indie record stores in Canada. After receiving all nominations CBC Radio 3 will compile a list of stores for the public to vote on and on April 19th one winner will be chosen as Searchlight's #1 Independent Record Store in Canada.

"CBC Radio 3 will broadcast live from the winning store, which will also receive a winning trophy and plaque, will get rigged with Sirius satellite radio stereo system, and will have a special in-store appearance from their favorite local artist that we will also broadcast live." cbcradio3.com

So you know what that means kids? Get online nominate and vote! (cough* Backstreet *cough). I've checked the nominations so far and the east coast is hardly represented at all, a few noms for Backstreet Records in Saint John and a few more for Taz Records in Halifax. This is a great opportunity for Fredericton's lil' indie record shop that could.