Past Events

Every show leaves something behind. Here's a look at what's gone down.

Funkadelic: MAGGOT BRAIN Cleveland Listening Event 2

September 12, 2026 • 2 PM

Funkadelic: MAGGOT BRAIN Cleveland Listening Event 2

Join us for a listening party celebrating Org Music’s long-awaited all-analog reissue of Funkadelic’s "𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥"- 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻, out September 11. Be among the first to hear the newly remastered album, pick up a copy, and enjoy giveaways and prizes! 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!!!! September 11th at 5pm! and September 12th at 2PM!!! We will have 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐲'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 from Detroit - 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒆 available for purchase as well! A 60/40 blend of Brazilian beans from Minas Gerais and washed Guatemalan from Lake Antigua, with notes of peanut butter, cacao, and berries. Smooth and rich with a wild streak, just like the record. You don't gulp this one. You put on the album, you sit down, and you let both of them work. We will also have limited copies of the Midwest variant! The only splatter color variant of this epic release, limited to 600!! You definitely don't want to miss this event!

MIDWEST EXCLUSIVE COLOR VARIANT

September 11, 2026

MIDWEST EXCLUSIVE COLOR VARIANT

600 copies. Brown with pink splatter. Available at independent record stores across the Midwest only. This one doesn't last.

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Funkadelic: MAGGOT BRAIN Cleveland Listening Event

September 11, 2026 • 5 PM

Funkadelic: MAGGOT BRAIN Cleveland Listening Event

Join us for a listening party celebrating Org Music’s long-awaited all-analog reissue of Funkadelic’s "𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥"- 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻, out September 11. Be among the first to hear the newly remastered album, pick up a copy, and enjoy giveaways and prizes! 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!!!! September 11th at 5pm! and September 12th at 2PM!!! We will have 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐲'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 from Detroit - 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒆 available for purchase as well! A 60/40 blend of Brazilian beans from Minas Gerais and washed Guatemalan from Lake Antigua, with notes of peanut butter, cacao, and berries. Smooth and rich with a wild streak, just like the record. You don't gulp this one. You put on the album, you sit down, and you let both of them work. We will also have limited copies of the Midwest variant! The only splatter color variant of this epic release, limited to 600!! You definitely don't want to miss this event!

Derek Riggs Cleveland Signing

August 30, 2026 • 2 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.

Billy Stings: 𝑺𝑶 𝑴𝑼𝑪𝑯 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑫𝑩𝒀𝑬𝑺 Cleveland Listening Event

August 26, 2026 • 5 PM

Billy Stings: 𝑺𝑶 𝑴𝑼𝑪𝑯 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑫𝑩𝒀𝑬𝑺 Cleveland Listening Event

We are excited to host an early listening event for the new Billy Strings full length "𝑺𝑶 𝑴𝑼𝑪𝑯 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑫𝑩𝒀𝑬𝑺" August 26th at 5pm! Be one of the first to hear the new album in it's entirety before it is available on streaming. Yes, we will have goodies! Remember, August 26th at 5pm!!!

Interpol: THIS MIRROR WEIGHS A TON Listening Event

August 20, 2026 • 5 PM

Interpol: THIS MIRROR WEIGHS A TON Listening Event

The new Interpol album THIS MIRROR WEIGHS A TON comes out on August 28, but you probably want to be among the first to hear it, so head to The Vinyl Groove Records more than a week before its release INTERPOL ADVANCE LISTENING EVENTS 𝑨̲𝒖̲𝒈̲𝒖̲𝒔̲𝒕̲ ̲2̲0̲𝒕̲𝒉̲ ̲5̲𝑷̲𝑴̲!̲!̲ ̲ THIS MIRROR WEIGHS A TON on CD, Vinyl and Indie Exclusive Transparent Red Vinyl -- Available in store or on our webstore on August 28

Celebrating Independent Artist Month with alvin frazier Experience

July 22, 2026 • 7 PM

Celebrating Independent Artist Month with alvin frazier Experience

Celebrating Independent Artist Month with Cleveland's own alvin frazier — live performance and sit-down interview hosted by EricaNicole of Sound Suite Cleveland. Free. All ages.

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Gracie Abams: DAUGHTER FROM HELL Listening Event

July 17, 2026

Gracie Abams: DAUGHTER FROM HELL Listening Event

We're expecting!!! DAUGHTER FROM HELL arrives July 17. The Vinyl Groove Records is celebrating the birth of GRACIE ABRAMS' new album with a listening event July 17, including HELL-ish giveaways* and special gifts* when you pick up the new album! Slide through and don't miss this one!!!! *while supplies last

Heated Rivalry Soundtrack Listening Event

July 10, 2026 • 5 PM

Heated Rivalry Soundtrack Listening Event

Will you come to my... Heated Rivalry vinyl release party this summer? This July, we’re going back to the cottage to celebrate the release of the 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒌 on vinyl! Join us on 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 10𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒕 5𝒑𝒎 to hear it in it's entirety! Featuring freebies, activities, prizes, and the chance to celebrate with fans, See you there!

Panda Bear & Sonic Boom: A ? Listening Event

July 8, 2026 • 4 PM

Panda Bear & Sonic Boom: A ? Listening Event

TIME CHANGE!!!!!!!!!! Panda Bear & Sonic Boom are dropping a new release July 10th, A ? Of WHEN Stop in at The Vinyl Groove Records 𝑱̲𝒖̲𝒍̲𝒚̲ ̲8̲𝒕̲𝒉̲ ̲𝒂̲𝒕̲ ̲4𝒑̲𝒎̲ to listen to the album in it's entirety Before release or streaming! All attendees will get goodies that are yet to be announced! 👍 We will also be taking preorders for the Pink Bio-Vinyl Indie exclusive!👀

Myron Davis Live: Independent Artist Month

July 8, 2026 • 7 PM

Myron Davis Live: Independent Artist Month

Cleveland artist Myron Davis performs live in-store for Independent Artist Month. Free and open to everyone, doors at 7 PM.

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Jack White: FROZEN CHARLOTTE Listening Event

July 8, 2026 • 5 PM

Jack White: FROZEN CHARLOTTE Listening Event

Join us WED. July 8th at 5pm to Listen to the new album FROZEN CHARLOTTE by JACK WHITE We will be playing the entire album before you can stream it! Admission is free, and party attendees will be able to purchase the album early! Attendees will be gifted party favors! like safety manuals, Frozen Charlotte stamp sheets, and even have the chance to win a signed copy of the album!!!!!!

Madonna: CONFESSIONS II Listening Event

June 27, 2026 • 2 PM

Madonna: CONFESSIONS II Listening Event

We will be taking pre-orders starting today and leading up to the CONFESSIONS II Listening event June 27th at 2pm. There are three Vinyl LP variants A Premium CD book And an incredible Cassette! Stop in and reserve your copy!

Win Tickets to Tri-C JazzFest 2026

June 23, 2026 • Entries close at 11:59 PM

Win Tickets to Tri-C JazzFest 2026

We've partnered with Tri-C JazzFest to give away tickets to four incredible shows on June 27. Enter by June 23, winners notified June 24. AND, we'll be on stage introducing AJ Tyus. Come hang out with us.

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𝑴𝑼𝑺𝑬- 𝑾𝑶𝑾! 𝑺𝑰𝑮𝑵𝑨𝑳 Listening Event

June 20, 2026 • 2 PM

𝑴𝑼𝑺𝑬- 𝑾𝑶𝑾! 𝑺𝑰𝑮𝑵𝑨𝑳 Listening Event

Join us 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 20𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒕 2𝒑𝒎 to get a first listen of the long awaited new album from 𝑴𝑼𝑺𝑬- 𝑾𝑶𝑾! 𝑺𝑰𝑮𝑵𝑨𝑳 We will be taking preorders for the Indie Exclusive Red and grey vinyl at the event! AS ALWAYS, NO RSVP NEEDED! AND THE GOODIES!!! ⭐FREE FOR ATTENDEES: (while supplies last, no purchase required): Posters and stickers ⭐FREE WITH PURCHASE: Custom Slipmat ( to be picked up on street date 6/26) 😱PRIZE DRAWING : Custom Hoodie! Winner must be present to win, prize will be drawn at the end of album playback.

Olivia Rodrigo: YOU SEEM PRETTY SAD FOR A GIRL IN LOVE Listening Event

June 11, 2026 • 11:55 PM (Midnight)

Olivia Rodrigo: YOU SEEM PRETTY SAD FOR A GIRL IN LOVE Listening Event

Can't wait for the new Olivia Rodrigo album? We feel that!! So we want you to get it as early as you possibly can, and that would be midnight. Join The Vinyl Groove Records as we celebrate "YOU SEEM PRETTY SAD FOR A GIRL IN LOVE" as the clocks strike twelve on the night between June 11 and June 12!! 𝑾𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑳𝑰𝑴𝑰𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑻𝒀 𝑭𝑨𝑽𝑶𝑹𝑺 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑷𝑹𝑰𝒁𝑬𝑺 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑻 𝑨𝑾𝑨𝑰𝑻. 𝘿𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙩 11:55. We ask that it is one copy per person so everyone can have one! CD's will also be on hand! We are asking everyone that plans to attend the Midnight release event to register through our Eventbrite link below. Of course the event is FREE!!! This really helps us gauge interest and having enough quantity for the event. Thank you!!

Death Cab For Cutie: I BUILT YOU A TOWER Listening Event

June 6, 2026 • 2 PM

Death Cab For Cutie: I BUILT YOU A TOWER Listening Event

😮DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE have returned to their indie roots -- signing to ANTI- Records for their 11th studio album, I BUILT YOU A TOWER Only makes sense for you to return to an indie -- indie record store that is -- to celebrate it! ⭐𝑶𝒏 𝑱𝑼𝑵𝑬 6𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒕 2𝒑𝒎 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 will be holding a Release Party to welcome the return of DCFC. We will be playing the album in it's entirety!!! More details to come on things like tote bags with purchase and an autographed prize! 𝙄 𝘽𝙐𝙄𝙇𝙏 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘼 𝙏𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍 -- the new album from 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙗 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙚, on CD, Vinyl and Indie Record Store Exclusive Teal Vinyl on June 5th!

PJ Morton Meet, Greet & Merch

May 31, 2026 • 3-6 PM

PJ Morton Meet, Greet & Merch

The Vinyl Groove Records is excited to welcome PJ Morton Sunday May 31st from 3-6PM! Stop in and grab his newest release early along with T-shirts, Hoodies and posters! RSVP for the event at info@mortonrecords.com

Paul McCartney: THE BOYS OF DUNGEON LANE L24

May 30, 2026 • 2:00 PM

Paul McCartney: THE BOYS OF DUNGEON LANE L24

YOU'RE INVITED! The Vinyl Groove Records will be celebrating the BRAND NEW ALBUM from PAUL MCCARTNEY on May 30. Come together with your friends old and new to hear THE BOYS OF DUNGEON LANE at a record store party, complete with postcard party favors*, tote bags to carry your new album home in**, and a chance to win a very special prize***

Modest Mouse: AN ERASER AND A MAZE Listening Event

May 30, 2026 • 5 PM

Modest Mouse: AN ERASER AND A MAZE Listening Event

And the listening events keep rolling in! Join us May 30th at 5PM to hear the new album An Eraser And A Maze By MODEST MOUSE in it's entirety on our house system!! Their first album in 5 years! YES! We will have giveaways and a prize for this event. WE WILL BE TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR: ~Indie exclusive blue double LP ~Black vinyl double LP ~CD As with all Listening Events At The Vinyl Groove Records... NO RSVP is needed!

Boards of Canada: INFERNO Listening Event

May 28, 2026 • 6 PM

Boards of Canada: INFERNO Listening Event

3 years is a long time to wait........ BUT THE WAIT IS OVER!!! Join us May 28th at 6pm to listen to the new album by BOARDS OF CANADA-INFERNO Everyone that attends will get something special from Boards Of Canada (while supplies last) And the opportunity to purchase the new LP EARLY at the end of the listening event. As always, No RSVP necessary!!

Kurt Vile: PHILADELPHIA'S BEEN GOOD TO ME listening event

May 20, 2026 • 5 PM

Kurt Vile: PHILADELPHIA'S BEEN GOOD TO ME listening event

KURT VILE is bringing his hometown into the spotlight with the new release, PHILADELPHIA'S BEEN GOOD TO ME. It's hitting record store racks soon, but next Wednesday, May 20 at 5PM The Vinyl Groove Records will be hosting one of the first chances for you and your friends to get together and check it out. ⭐Posters will be free to all attendees (while supplies last) Grand prize with be a hand signed Litho!!!! Of course you can pre-order at the event to secure your copy! PHILADELPHIA'S BEEN GOOD TO ME, on CD, Vinyl and Record Store-Exclusive Blue Vinyl is in record stores Friday, May 29. See less

Social Distortion: BORN TO KILL Listening Event

May 8, 2026 • 5 PM

Social Distortion: BORN TO KILL Listening Event

THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER!!!!!!!!! The new Social Distortion album is coming May 8 on CD, Vinyl and INDIE RECORD STORE EXCLUSIVE PINK AND YELLOW VINYL!!! And The Vinyl Groove Records will be holding an exclusive release party to celebrate!!!!!!! MAY 8TH at 5pm!!!!! No RSVP needed, and yes......IT IS FREE TO ATTEND! *free stickers and posters -- while supplies last *limited edition 7" single ("Born To Kill"/"Tonight") with purchase of BORN TO KILL -- while supplies last *enter to win album art AUTOGRAPHED BY SOCIAL DISTORTION "BORN TO KILL is more than the conclusion to a 15 year wait between Social Distortion albums, it’s a revelation: 11 songs of pure, unadulterated rock fury, joy and catharsis, all imbued with the signature blend of defiance and world weariness that has made Ness a poet and sage to the dispossessed for more than 40 years. Co-produced by Ness and Dave Sardy, and featuring guest appearances from Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Lucinda Williams, and collaborative cover art by Ness and Shepard Fairey, Born To Kill is the latest installment in a remarkable catalog that spans nearly three generations." May 8 on Epitaph Records

Tori Amos: IN TIMES OF DRAGONS Listening Event

April 25, 2026 • 5 PM

Tori Amos: IN TIMES OF DRAGONS Listening Event

Be one of the first to hear the new TORI AMOS album, together with your friends and community, at The Vinyl Groove Records Saturday April 25 at 5pm! A Themed prize and giveaways (did someone say Dragon Egg Hunt???) IN TIMES OF DRAGONS May 1 on CD and Vinyl

Foo Fighters: YOUR FAVORITE TOY Listening Party

April 25, 2026 • 2 PM

Foo Fighters: YOUR FAVORITE TOY Listening Party

**** NEW EVENT TIME 2 PM!!! **** The Foo Fighters are back on April 25 with a brand new album! YOUR FAVORITE TOY! We will be Playing the album on our in-house sound system to celebrate their return!!! JOIN US APRIL 25TH AT 2PM!!!! NO RSVP NEEDED, THIS IS A FREE EVENT!! 👀The Foo's have supplied us with sweet listening event only freebies for all that attend! Plus a grand prize giveaway and a value add on for those that purchase the new album that day!⭐ Stop in for the event, grab the new LP or CD and help support an Indie Record Store!

American Football (LP4) Listening Event

April 23, 2026 • 5 PM

American Football (LP4) Listening Event

AND THE LISTENING EVENTS NEVER STOP!!!! We're excited to host an official advance listening party for American Football (LP4) on April 23 at 5PM! Hear the full record eight days early and receive an exclusive LP4 companion zine (while supplies last) with track-by-track commentary from the band, tunings and pedal breakdowns, recording process insights, and more! As Always!!! No RSVP and listening events are FREE!!!!!!!

Noah Kahan: THE GREAT DIVIDE Listening Party

April 21, 2026 • 5 PM

Noah Kahan: THE GREAT DIVIDE Listening Party

THE GREAT DIVIDE, the brand new album from NOAH KAHAN will be released on April 24 but you may want to head to The Vinyl Groove Records on Tuesday, April 21 and be one of the first to hear it!!! We will be playing it in it's entirety on our house system before it can be streamed! NO RSVP'S NECESSARY!!!! This is a normal day we are closed, we will be open at 5 sharp to hold the listening event! We will be taking Preorders for the Indie variant "Beer Bottle Translucent" vinyl

Record Store Day 2026

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.

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ZAYN - KONNAKOL Listening Party

April 11, 2026 • 2:00 PM

ZAYN - KONNAKOL Listening Party

KONNAKOL, the new album from ZAYN is coming out on April 17, but record stores across the country will be spinning it early -- on Saturday, April 11 at 2pm -- so fans can get the first listen, together! Join Us while we play the album in it's entirety on our in house system! And, oh yes..... there will be free Merch!!!! FREE TO FIRST ATTENDEES while they last: custom tote bag, FULL PRINT! FREE TO ATTENDEES while they last: keychains, These are pretty sweet as well! A signed Lithograph is the grand prize that we will draw for at the end of the event (must be present to win, and no ballot stuffing!)

Southern Tier Brewing Co Record Night

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.

Sy Smith In-store Conversation & Acoustic Set

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!

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ROBYN-Sexistenial Listening Party

March 28, 2026 • 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!

Courtney Barnett: CREATURE OF HABIT Listening Party

March 26, 2026 • 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!

Melanie Martinez-HADES Listening Party

March 21, 2026 • 4 PM

Melanie Martinez-HADES Listening Party

Join us yet again for an exciting first listen of: Melanie Martinez-HADES We will play the entire album over our in-store sound system March 21st at 4pm!!! MELANIE MARTINEZ HADES is coming! The new double album is released on CD, Double Vinyl and Aura Blue Double Vinyl (only at indie record stores!) on March 27!!! Posters and other attendee goodies will be on hand!!! And of course a grand prize!! ( must be present to win)

BTS ARIRANG Listening Party

March 21, 2026 • 2:00 PM

BTS ARIRANG Listening Party

The new BTS album is coming March 20th and records stores are the place for ARMY to gather and celebrate! We will be playing the new album in it's entirety March 21st at 2pm! YES! There will be Merch for attendees YES! There is a value add on with purchase of the new CD And a swank super limited (200 globally) Custom canvas bag. Don't miss this

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Lamb of God: Into Oblivion Listening Party

March 14, 2026 • 2 PM

Lamb of God: Into Oblivion Listening Party

Join us for another incredible listening event Saturday March 14th LAMB OF GOD -INTO OBLIVION We will play the entire album LOUD on our in-house system for all to hear that attend! Of course we will have schwag and Merch from Lamb Of God!

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