Village Music: Last of the Great Record Stores (2012)

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How it feels

This documentary tells the story of a famous record store in California that was a hub for rare music and live performances. It shows how the store connected musicians and local music lovers before closing in 2007.

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What happens

Village Music was a record store in Mill Valley, California owned by John Goddard. It was nationally recognized for its extensive collection of old, rare and specialty records. Village Music was also known for its in-store performances and anniversary parties at the Sweetwater Saloon by well-known musicians who were also Village Music store customers. A documentary about the store's history and the surrounding music community, Village Music: Last of the Great Record Stores, was released in 2012. The store closed in 2007. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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