Lou's Records offers better music for musically keen
Sandra Chalmers
Issue date: 11/3/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Though iTunes may be a music fanatic's best friend, sometimes MP3'S just don't hit the spot. When craving a real music experience, Lou's Records satisfies.
Lou's Records in Encinitas has been a city gem since 1980. Located a few blocks from Moonlight Beach, it is surrounded by other one of a kind stores such the Pannikin Coffee, Juanita's Taco shop and Ducky Waddles Emporium, an art specialty store.
Lou's proudly stocks its shelves with a wide range of vinyl, independent artists, international, dance, metal and a plethora of other fine noise. Providing those hard to find favorites without the need to special order becomes an enjoyable luxury at Lou's Records.
Knowledgeable staff and affordable prices attract shoppers from all over the county, but its most romantic feature is its authentic musical atmosphere. A Ramones concert ticket stub proudly greets shoppers at the checkout counter. Guns n' Roses, Foo Fighters and the Thrills are just a few of the other ticket stubs collected at the front of the store. "Lou's hopes to serve the cultural and artistic needs of our community for years to come," said their mission statement. Featuring genres such as avant-garde, rockabilly/psychobilly, spoken word, and surf/garage, the selection found at Lou's cannot be compared to the ordinary.
Aside from Lou's Records is the used section, an area where used CD's are cherished, traded and sold for a portion of its expected price. 8th grade favorites and high school mix tape songs are all easy to find at perfect budget that could fit your pre-teen allowance, with the majority of the CDs priced below $10.
Featured in-store performances also give Lou's Records a positive buzz amongst the independent scene, with artists such as Jack Johnson, Matisyahu, Interpol, Children of Bodum, Flogging Molly and Black Flag passing through its doors. Just as Kate Hudson as Penny Lane said in Almost Famous "If you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit all you friends."
Lou's Records shows its appreciation to its loyal customers with the Lou's Gimmick. Customers who save $100 in Lou's Records register receipts can turn the receipts in for $5 off their next purchase of $5 or more.
Good music, good prices and a good musical atmosphere, music junkies can linger, indulge and take home great listens that otherwise might not have been found in the iTunes database.
Lou's Records can also be a friend through Facebook, offering the latest news of new releases and up and coming artist performances.
Lou's Records in Encinitas has been a city gem since 1980. Located a few blocks from Moonlight Beach, it is surrounded by other one of a kind stores such the Pannikin Coffee, Juanita's Taco shop and Ducky Waddles Emporium, an art specialty store.
Lou's proudly stocks its shelves with a wide range of vinyl, independent artists, international, dance, metal and a plethora of other fine noise. Providing those hard to find favorites without the need to special order becomes an enjoyable luxury at Lou's Records.
Knowledgeable staff and affordable prices attract shoppers from all over the county, but its most romantic feature is its authentic musical atmosphere. A Ramones concert ticket stub proudly greets shoppers at the checkout counter. Guns n' Roses, Foo Fighters and the Thrills are just a few of the other ticket stubs collected at the front of the store. "Lou's hopes to serve the cultural and artistic needs of our community for years to come," said their mission statement. Featuring genres such as avant-garde, rockabilly/psychobilly, spoken word, and surf/garage, the selection found at Lou's cannot be compared to the ordinary.
Aside from Lou's Records is the used section, an area where used CD's are cherished, traded and sold for a portion of its expected price. 8th grade favorites and high school mix tape songs are all easy to find at perfect budget that could fit your pre-teen allowance, with the majority of the CDs priced below $10.
Featured in-store performances also give Lou's Records a positive buzz amongst the independent scene, with artists such as Jack Johnson, Matisyahu, Interpol, Children of Bodum, Flogging Molly and Black Flag passing through its doors. Just as Kate Hudson as Penny Lane said in Almost Famous "If you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit all you friends."
Lou's Records shows its appreciation to its loyal customers with the Lou's Gimmick. Customers who save $100 in Lou's Records register receipts can turn the receipts in for $5 off their next purchase of $5 or more.
Good music, good prices and a good musical atmosphere, music junkies can linger, indulge and take home great listens that otherwise might not have been found in the iTunes database.
Lou's Records can also be a friend through Facebook, offering the latest news of new releases and up and coming artist performances.
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