spindle spider dot comI forgot to get a simple exterior shot so I held up traffic on my way out and snapped this one through the van. I had purposely held out on stopping at Satellite on my previous trips to K-Zoo as I knew I’d soon be back. A comfortable store; it did not disappoint. After some […]
As I did last week when I found myself in the same neck of the woods, I figured I’d hit a single GR thrift store before I headed to K-Zoo. So I busted out the trusty Google Maps to figure out what was closest or most convienent – I’ve essentially been to them all already. […]
In my first night staying in K-Zoo instead of GR (in two days trip #3 will be on the books), I was delighted to find good food (Schwarma King), booze (Drake Party Center) and Green Light Music all next door to one another – and all just a couple miles from my hotel. I opted […]
I’ve torn up Grand Rapids a number of times as I’ve made many trips there over the years. I was headed up yet again and had some serious problems finding a hotel (I must admit, I am particular with where I will stay) so I booked in Kalamazoo instead. I was due to complete my […]
Made my 14th trip to Grand Rapids and finally was able to hit up all the record stores the city had to offer. Some new ones and an (not very) old haunt. After my work was done near Wyoming, I went downtown to have a burger and some chili at Stella’s. I longed to head […]
One of two Goodwills in GR (still haven’t been to the other one), I stopped in quickly to peruse their single bin of vinyl. Almost scooped a John Klemmer album then decided I don’t even like the one I already have. Instead, grabbed a Jimmy Dean record and got the hell out of there. Still […]
Another trip up to GR – found the hottest record store in town. I spent my last trip exploring a seemingly endless array of thrift stores. With that just about quenched, I took a quick look for record stores. Found this one conveniently on my way into town from my point of origin and glad […]
Grand Rapids appears to be the thrift store capitol of the world. After a tiny selection at the local Goodwill, the SA had a bulk of records available. I came away with a Ray Price record (they had another but it was pretty beat, so I passed). I found a double of the one I […]
Even as I tried to leave town, I was confronted still with more and more thrift stores. This spot offers the unique combination of used cars and thrift store. I found this single crate in the backroom with the books. Another customer sipped coffee loudly behind me, lurking over my shoulder. I shot her a […]