About

Record Show From 10am to 4pm both days

Load-in available on Friday evening September 18th (optional)

Volunteer staff will be available to assist with load-in and load-out on both days

Location: Gastonia Convention Center

Live Music Showcase featuring Sharptone Records artist EXCIDE

with support from Wicked Jones, Cronic Disorder and eyesrippedout

Date: Saturday, September 19th 7pm

Location: The Rooster

The third Carolina Sound: Music and Record Expo will expand to a 2 day event bringing together record vendors, collectors, music fans, musicians, record labels, artists, and industry professionals plus live performances to celebrate all aspects of the rich history and growing independent music scene in the Carolinas. The event will be built on the model of the traditional record show with over 90 vendor tables selling all forms of physical media. In addition we are inviting Carolina based record labels, recording studios, graphic artists, guitar sellers, guitar makers, and more, to provide an experience with a little something for everyone. 

Additional attractions:

Guitar Center: Legends Play Here will present an acoustic and open mic lounge on both days of the expo.

Carolina Sound Entertainment will present a live show on Saturday night featuring Sharptone Records Artist EXCIDE with support from Wicked Jones, Cronic Disorder, and introducing eyesrippedout!

Refreshments will be available from Elena's Argentinian Cafe, Chef in the Streets Food Truck and other local restaurants. The event is located in a social district which will allow patrons to move around freely between the venue and the food truck area. 

Even more giveaways!:

There will be multiple raffles throughout the event and record giveaways every hour plus concert tickets, posters, t-shirts, stickers and more! Stay tuned for more details.

Promotional partners:

Splawn Guitars

Guitar Center: Legends Play Here

Monster Energy Drinks

The Rooster

Elena's Argentinian Cafe

Parking:

Ample free parking is available in the parking deck and adjacent lots