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JAMES MCMURTRY (and you our wonderful friends and neighbors) rocked our world last Sunday!!

On August 3, 2015   /   Cafe Events, Events - Concerts at Horizon, The Bohemian Cafe, the Upstate and beyond., Feature, Feature, Genespeak - The Cranky Dubmaster, Horizon Events, News & Releases - Latest & Greatest  
JAMES MCMURTRY (and you our wonderful friends and neighbors) rocked our world last Sunday!!

JAMES MCMURTRY brought the house down on Sunday. It was all beyond amazing: His killer full band (that would be the Heartless Bastards; Tim Holt, Daren Hess and the incredible Cornbread), his amazing new stuff from Complicated Game, his epic closing expanded bayou chooglin’ long version of “Choctaw Bingo,” his patience while he signed many CD’s and […]

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Horizon Records & The Bohemian Café present LAURIE ANTONIOLI

On July 24, 2015   /   Cafe Events, Events - Concerts at Horizon, The Bohemian Cafe, the Upstate and beyond., Feature, Feature, Genespeak - The Cranky Dubmaster, Horizon Events, News & Releases - Latest & Greatest  
Horizon Records & The Bohemian Café present LAURIE ANTONIOLI

By any definition of the term, singer, songwriter, musician, and producer LAURIE ANTONIOLI  is a Big Deal. She’s toured with saxophonist Joe Henderson, collaborated with pianist George Cables, and has served both as Professor of the Vocal Department at KUG University’s Jazz Institute in Austria and as director of the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley. Imagine […]

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New ODDISEE – The Good Fight is out NOW!! on CD and truth tellin’ deluxe Vinyl 2LP.

On May 11, 2015   /   Feature, Genespeak - The Cranky Dubmaster  
New ODDISEE – The Good Fight is out NOW!! on CD and truth tellin’ deluxe Vinyl 2LP.

“Oddisee The Good Fight, is a GLORIOUS new record by our favorite MC producer hip hop thinker and do-er. In stock and ready to rock on CD and LP, the Good Fight (Mello Music Group) is the latest in a growing catalog of uncompromising, funk-i-fied modern magic from Oddisee. ‪‬ check it.” -gene ‘The Good Fight’ Imbued […]

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It’s Artisphere time again in G’ville!

On May 8, 2015   /   Genespeak - The Cranky Dubmaster  
It’s Artisphere time again in G’ville!

One of our favorite Upstate events is upon us once more. The 2015 Artisphere schedule is bustin’ with music, dance, food all colliding on our fair downtown streets. Get the info here Check out Nathan Angelo, the Jeff Sipe Trio or Jacob Johnson, check out one of the 70-or-so artists, grab a bite at The […]

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RECORD STORE DAY 2015 – we rocked, we had big fun! until next year …

On March 17, 2015   /   Events - Concerts at Horizon, The Bohemian Cafe, the Upstate and beyond., Feature, Feature, Genespeak - The Cranky Dubmaster, Horizon Events  
RECORD STORE DAY 2015 – we rocked, we had big fun! until next year …

another Record Store Day has come, blown our minds & gone – we want to shout out to everyone who came out all weekend to show Horizon the big love. Jason Isbell rocked the Bohemian & turned out one of the biggest crowds we’ve seen. We sold lots but there’s still a whole let left […]

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ROBYN HITCHCOCK brings The Man Upstairs into Horizon February 15 at 2pm.

On February 8, 2015   /   Events - Concerts at Horizon, The Bohemian Cafe, the Upstate and beyond., Feature, Feature, Genespeak - The Cranky Dubmaster, Horizon Events  
ROBYN HITCHCOCK brings The Man Upstairs into Horizon February 15 at 2pm.

Join the event hell yes; a Horizon Sunday afternoon in-store from our favorite surrealist sci-fi indie rock folk psyche icon. Mr. Hitchcock presents a brief free concert to share tunes from his latest opus The Man Upstairs. we absolutely love this latest of his dozens of astounding records. Do not miss this. Gene will be […]

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SONNY ROLLINS – Prestige Years. 5 CD set contains all 10 LPs made for Prestige Records!

On January 14, 2015   /   Feature, Genespeak - The Cranky Dubmaster  
SONNY ROLLINS – Prestige Years. 5 CD set contains all 10 LPs made for Prestige Records!

This set begins with his collaboration with Theolonius Monk and The Modern Jazz Quartet, and moving through his classic works as leader of some of the finest Jazz combos ever to record together. Theodore Walter “Sonny” Rollins, born September 7, 1930, remains one of the most influential and important American Jazz musicians of all time […]

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Horizon Records 39th Anniversary Sale Day – THIS Saturday, January 17, from 10am til 10pm.

On January 12, 2015   /   Events - Concerts at Horizon, The Bohemian Cafe, the Upstate and beyond., Feature, Feature, Genespeak - The Cranky Dubmaster, Horizon Events  
Horizon Records 39th Anniversary Sale Day – THIS Saturday, January 17, from 10am til 10pm.

as JERRY LEE LEWIS sang (well sorta)… “we are 39 and holding…” Join the event Announcing a STORE-WIDE SALE CELEBRATION thus simultaneously with the Greenville Record Fair day we are rocking our store’s 39TH Anniversary Sale. To you that means storewide savings of: 20% OFF ALL Pre-Loved items VINYL-CD-BOOK-DVD everything, all genres. 10% OFF ALL […]

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GOV’T MULE – Dark Side Of The Mule: great band, amazing concert, 3 versions. Go Mule!!

On January 2, 2015   /   Feature, Feature, Genespeak - The Cranky Dubmaster, What We're Into - Recent Interest  
GOV’T MULE – Dark Side Of The Mule: great band, amazing concert, 3 versions. Go Mule!!

NEW! GOV’T MULE – Dark Side Of The Mule on 1CD or deluxe 3CD/DVD, or deluxe gatefold Mule-duty 2LP vinyl. Back in 2008, Gov’t Mule played an epic three-hour gig at Boston’s Orpheum Theatre on Halloween night. The second set that evening saw the band performing a set list comprised entirely of Pink Floyd covers. […]

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  • Brad Mehldau Double Hitter Out Now Via Nonesuch!
                  Grammy Award winning jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, Brad Mehldau, has two new albums, After Bach II and Après Fauré, out on Nonesuch Records!   Following 2018’s stunning After Bach, After Bach II continues Mehldau’s […]
  • Kamasi Washington Turns to Dance on Fearless Movement, Out Now!
    Following 2015’s (aptly titled) The Epic and 2018’s Heaven and Earth, the Los Angeles saxophonist, composer, and band leader juggernaut’s Fearless Movement is “a celebration of music, dance, and the ever changing maze of the mind that makes us who we are”. […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D202 turntable
    The semi-auto SL-D202 was introduced in 1981 as the replacement of the D2 model. They continued the tradition of employing a high quality direct drive motor and great sounding tone arm. The cue control was moved to the outside of the table for easier access. This turntable has been professionally […]
  • TECHNICS SLD2 TURNTABLE w/ custom paint job
    The semi-auto SL-D2 is the workhorse of the Technics family. Time has proven this model extremely reliable due to its high-quality direct drive motor and tone arm. This unit features a unique (and very handsome) custom paint job and has been professionally inspected, refurbished, lubricated and has […]
  • Yamaha 5-disc Carousel CD Player
    Tons of programming options and 18bit digital conversion (w/ 8 X oversampling)! Heavy duty unit and professionally inspected and refurbished!     […]
  • Thorens MM 008 Pre-amplifier
    Audiophile grade phono pre-amplifier, extremely clean sound and as reliable and well-constructed as they get! High versatility and ease of use: the MM 008 phono preamplifier can be adjusted to match the tonal characteristics of your pick-up cartridge, ranging from an MM setting to three different […]
  • Technics SLDD2 Turntable
    Technics direct drive quality at an affordable price! The great thing about Technics is they made quality affordable tables that were never “cheap”. This semi-auto SL-DD2 is one of the easiest turntables to operate. Simply move the tone arm over to start the record! This turntable has been […]
  • Technics SLD20 Turntable
    The semi-auto SL-D20 was the most popular of the p-mount turntables. They are ultra-reliable and feature a high-quality direct drive motor. This table has been thoroughly tested and is operating at 100%! Has been fitted with a like new audio technical stylus, Plug and play!       […]
  • Onkyo TX SR 876 Receiver
    Modern AV receiver with plenty of inputs and outputs and turntable READY with on-board phono pre-amplifier! Robust power for surround or otherwise at 140 watts PER CHANNEL! 140 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD. THX® Ultra2 Plus certification new THX listening modes for optimized […]
  • Haffler XL 280 Power Amplifier
    Legendary dedicated power amplifier, pure audiophile grade sound (No gain or tone control needed!), and near non-existent self noise! This is one of the very best amplifiers that Hafler made. It offers 145 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and is stable down to 1 ohm, offering 325 watts for short […]
  • Audio Research LS1 Line Stage Amplifier
    No tone adjustment needed, pure sound for the sound purist! The Audio Research LS1 Line Stage Amplifier is designed to accommodate music lovers who exclusively use line-level input sources — digital or analog — for the reproduction and enjoyment of music in their home audio systems. In technology, […]
  • SONY BDP-S580 BLU-RAY PLAYER
    The BDP-S580 has built-in Wi-Fi and the best current lineup of streaming-media services, including Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, Vudu, Slacker, and CinemaNow! […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D30 TURNTABLE
    The Technics SL-D30 is a fantastic direct drive turntable featuring the same sound specifications as the SL-D3 model (Which is usually considerably higher in price) […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D20 TURNTABLE
    This unit has been completely refurbished including lubrication and calibration! Includes vintage Audio Technica cartridge with OEM stylus! […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D3 TURNTABLE
    The Technics SL-D3 is the FULLY AUTOMATIC version of the SL-D2 which is regarded as the workhorse of the Technics family. […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D2 TURNTABLE
    The Technics SL-D2 has been considered the workhorse of the Technics line of turntables for decades. […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D1 TURNTABLE
    The Technics SL-D1 turntable is a FULL MANUAL version of the legendary SL-D2, this model has been regarded as a “tank” and “indestructible” among hi-fi enthusiasts for decades. […]
  • SANSUI S2000 SPEAKERS
    The Sansui S2000 speakers have been highly regarded in the hi-fi community for decades and for good reason! […]
  • SAMSUNG BDPS 580 BLU-RAY PLAYER
    Very nice Blu-Ray player, with remote! Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p--also supports standard Blu-ray Disc movies in HD and upscales DVDs to near HD quality. […]
  • RCA 45-EY-2 45rpm TURNTABLE
    The RCA 45-EY-2 is an AC operated 3 tube automatic phonograph with mono amplifier and speaker.  The turntable is a 45 RPM, model RP-190-1, which holds up to twelve 7 inch fine groove records. Uses crystal pickup with medium output voltage. Also uses Qty(1) PM Elliptical 4″ x 6″ speaker. […]
  • NAKAMICHI BX 300 CASSETTE DECK
    The BX-300 incorporates a wealth of original Nakamichi technology such as the Discrete Three Head system, a Direct Drive Asymmetrical, Diffused Resonance Dual Capstan Transport etc. […]
  • NAD 7020E RECEIVER
    This NAD 7020E is an absolutely rock solid receiver, 2x20watts and AM/FM receiver is perfect for bookshelf and medium sized speakers. To those familiar with the NAD 3020E Stereo Amp, this unit employs much of the same technology!       […]
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