Greetings Everyone,

Wow, it’s the end of August. So that means Dog Days are here in full swing. No problem! It also means a slew of new releases (and unprecedented used CD and LP arrivals) are here and more on the way. It also means we are now selling locally grown fresh-off-the-tree APPLES at our counter. How’s that for a novel, Horizon-like idea? They are absolutely great and make the perfect healthy compliment to go with your music and your day. After that it’s a veritable cornucopia of new new stuff and new old stuff, starting with brand newness from Subdudes, Matisyahu (have a free 5-track bonus CD “Live at Twist & Shout”, while they last), Joe Henry, and Brendan Benson leading the pop-rock-roots charge. The unstoppable force of nature known as saxophonist James Carter and his co-leader John Medeski handle the Jazz-Funk department this week and it’s the harvest of back to the future folk music sonic bounty from Loudon Wainwright III’s Charlie Poole Project, Rounder Records new book about Jimmie Rodgers with contributions from Dave Alvin, Rodney Crowell, Marty Stuart, Bob Dylan, Steve Forbert, Nick Tosches and more. Last and for real, not the least is the latest installment in Numero Group Records series, Wayfaring Strangers Vol. 3: Lonesome Heroes. 17 tracks of painstaking selected and re-mastered obscure 1970′s folk singer rarities. Delightful, refreshing and goes great with one of those apples and a cup of very very dark coffee. Last lastly I almost forgot the Melody Of Rhythm CD; Bela Fleck-Zakir Hussain-Edgar Meyer a beautiful collection of pieces for trio and a Triple Concerto for Orchestra with the Detroit Symphony / Leonard Slatkin Music Director. Banjo, tablas and acoustic bass — and orchestra. Be still my heart!! Absolutely last last lastly, my pick this week is a reggae re-issue from Zap Pow. We like good around here. New or not new. It’s all about what’s good. Hope you find something you like next visit to our corner. Come See Us

A list of Yes answers and dates to your many inquiries:

Yes we have the new PEARL JAM 7″ single , in-stock now. Yes the new “Backspacer” CD and LP are out 9/22 we’ll have plenty and on sale

Yes The Beatles re-issue are here September 9, in individual CDs, and a stereo and the ultra limited mono box sets also. We’ll have some of each, and will be enjoying celebrating Beatle fever just as we do year round 24-7! Beatle mania includes our selections of new and used Beatle vinyl, books, vintage magazines and an odd calendar or two.

Yes Nanci Griffith renowned Texas songstress is making a debut Handlebar appearance Thursday Sept 10 at 8:30pm. Opening for her is our old pals Peter Cooper and his music partner Eric Brace. Tickets are still available here or call 864-233-6173 or go to www.handlebar-online.com. Her brand new CD is in stock along with others of course.

Yes and the really big one is AVETT BROTHERS here’s the dope:
NEW single 7″ picture sleeve 45rpm record “Slight Figure of Speech” In stock-a-plenty Tuesday September 1 — that’s next week

New release “I & You & Love” produced by Rick Rubin hits: Tuesday Sept. 15: on LP -180 gram deluxe double record with free download insert.
Tuesday Sept. 29 on CD super sale priced. We will have a lot of each and a few surprises.

And Yes on Sept 29 we will also be jumping and shouting with the new release from Drivin’n'Cryin’ and Malcolm Holcombe, stay tuned for more details about each. Already known: Drivin’n'Cryin play right here the next day for a free CD release party. Man, are we gonna have fun? Well YES!