Chad Kassem’s Acoustic Sounds has purchased audiophile industry leader Classic Records. "This is a big acquisition for Acoustic which will enable us to further increase our presence and reputation in the audiophile vinyl market worldwide," according to Kassem. “Over the years, Classic Records consistently was able to license... ...[more]

"Once upon a time….."

(actually 1998) in a far-away land (actually Kansas) a strange thing happened. No, not an odd-shaped field-crop formation, but a "trip to see the Wizard of Oz" from the perspective of a music fan / audiophile.

First, a little background. When Chad... ...[more]

It's time for a special blues and jazz bash! Kansas City's musical matron, Mama Myra Taylor, invites everyone to celebrate her 93rd birthday with a party at Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester (www.knuckleheadskc.com), on Wednesday, Feb. 24th from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission... ...[more]

You've surely noticed that much of the New Arrivals content on the Acoustic Sounds website involves vinyl from independent labels - some of the artists obscure, some on the verge of stardom, some the back catalog titles of groups who've since "made it" with major labels. As... ...[more]

Friday, October 17th
Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Blue Heaven Studios
201 S. Eighth Street
Salina, Kansas 67401
785-825-8609

Friday, October 17
Kenny Neal, Jerry "Boogie" McCain, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm, Archie Bell, Marquise Knox, Paul "Lil' Buck" Sinegal, Major Handy, Lazy Lester.

Saturday, October... ...[more]