The Inland Empire Record Collective will have an event in Downtown Riverside on Saturday, May 17. (Contributed Image)
In November, I had such a blast attending the Inland Empire Record Collective’s event in Downtown Riverside. I didn’t even have a working turntable at the time and bought a bunch of vinyl from dozens of vendors. (My favorite finds of the day were L.L. Cool J’s “Radio” and a maxi-single of “If I Can’t Change Your Mind” from Sugar.)
Anyway, the event is celebrating its first anniversary with an event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Lot #6, behind Worthington’s Tavern and Back to the Grind. There will be 40-plus record vendors and booths with clothing and other items. There will also be two stages of live music and DJs from the Inland area inside Worthington’s and on the back patio.
The performers include Vicky & the Vengents, Dirty Soap, New Way On, DJ Inform, Habitat, Red Beef, Skunk Dub, DJ Curse, Illuminated Eyes and Kaelah & Micah Justice.
Worthington’s is at 3587 University Ave. in Riverside. Visit the event’s Facebook page for more details.
The founders of the event took some time to share info about it.
How did the Inland Empire Record Collective start?
The record collective concept/ idea was actually sparked out of a desire amongst a small group of friends to bring a unique record show experience with diverse record vendors of all genres to the Inland Empire. After attending numerous record shows in Los Angeles, San Diego, & Orange County, we decided to bring a similar experience “close to home.”
How many events have you done?
This is our third event and also our one year anniversary. We are expecting 40-plus record vendors and an assortment of other clothing , art and artisan booths. We will also have two stages with live bands and DJs from all over the Inland Empire.
What should people know before coming to the event?
This event is for the whole community. From young to wise. Make sure to bring your record bags because you are sure to find albums you never thought you would see. There will be music all day including bands and dj’s spinning all vinyl records. No computers here.
We a super excited to bring this event to Riverside, our home. If you love music, art, and community you will be sure to love this event.