Cleveland Record Store Events & Listening Parties
The Vinyl Groove Records hosts in-store performances, album release listening parties, artist signings and Record Store Day celebrations in Cleveland. Check below for upcoming events and details.
Upcoming Events
Come hang. We always have something spinning.
Event Spotlight
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Record Store Day 2026
The biggest day in vinyl. New releases, exclusive pressings, live music, and the line that starts before we open the doors.
Guest Appearances & Special Events
March 28, 2026 • 4:00 PM
Sy Smith In-store Conversation & Acoustic Set
Sy Smith is one of the most versatile and compelling vocal artists anywhere around." ~ HuffPost | You've heard her with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti. | You've heard her on the viral video Al Green hit song "Let's Stay Together" as she reimagines it with the legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo. | You've heard her poignant self-produced singles "Perspective" and "Sometimes A Rose WillGrow In Concrete" on Stevie Wonder’s Radio Free KJLH in Los Angeles. | You may have even seen her early in her career backing artists like Whitney Houston, Brandy,Macy Gray or later with The Foreign Exchange or Sheila E, but if you've never seen Sy Smith's solo performances, you are in for a rare treat!
March 29, 2026 • 4 PM - 7 PM
Southern Tier Brewing Co Record Night
Record Night is spinning into Southern Tier Cleveland 🎶 Join us on March 29 from 4PM–7PM for an evening of vinyl, craft beer, and live local music. We’ll have records for sale from some of Cleveland’s finest shops: 🎵 The Vinyl Groove 🎵 Mistake By The Lake Records 🎵 Late Night Records Plus, enjoy an acoustic performance by the Bad Hooks while you dig through crates and sip your favorite Southern Tier brews. Cold beer. Great records. Local sound. See you at the taproom.
August 30, 2026 • 12 PM - 6 PM
Derek Riggs Cleveland Signing
The Vinyl Groove Records is proud to host Derek Riggs, the acclaimed British artist best known for creating Eddie the Head, the iconic mascot of Iron Maiden. Riggs’ artwork helped define the band’s visual identity and shaped some of the most recognizable album covers in heavy metal history. He continues to create bold fantasy and science fiction art and will be at The Vinyl Groove for a special appearance featuring artwork, prints and plenty of Iron Maiden history.
Listening Parties & In-Store Events
March 26 • 5:00 PM
Courtney Barnett: CREATURE OF HABIT Listening Party
Stop in and listen to the new album CREATURE OF HABIT By Courtney Barnett March 26th at 5pm!!! We will play the new LP before it is released on our in house sound system! Free swank record bad with LP purchase! Customers will be able to purchase the new LP early at the listening event only!
March 28 • 2:00 PM
ROBYN-Sexistenial Listening Party
We are excited to host the early listening event for the new LP by ROBYN-Sexistenial lISTENING EVENT WILL BE SATURDAY MARCH 28TH AT 2PM No RSVP necessary! Yes there will be goodies for all attendees!!! We will also be taking pre-orders for the new release at the event!