Record Shop Marks 20 -- Shows at Store and Hi-Tone Honor Business Presence On Madison Avenue

The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) › March 21, 2008

Linked as:

Summary

It started as a store specializing in "relaxation" products and services, and turned into one of Memphis' perennially great music retailers, record labels and a hub for local bands. And this weekend, Shangri-La Records will mark its 20th anniversary with a series of in-store shows and a concert at the Hi-Tone Caf.

Way back in March of 1989, when he opened up his store at 1916 Madison, Sherman Wilmott had an idea - but it wasn't about music.

See the full content of this document

Extract

Record Shop Marks 20 -- Shows at Store and Hi-Tone Honor Business Presence On Madison Avenue

"The original purpose of the store was relaxation; we had a masseuse, flotation tanks and stress relief machines," says Wilmott. "But my real passion was music. And the record store kind of evolved out of carrying Memphis music on the side, stuff that no one else was carrying at the...

See the full content of this document