Microgroove Bringing Record Shopping Back to Tampa
With the upcoming arrival of Microgroove record shop, a pair of Tampa record store veterans are betting enough people still want to vinyl albums.
For local vinyl record fans, the opening of Microgroove record store in Seminole Heights could mean the passing of a torch from a long-revered retailer. The January closing of South Tampa’s Vinyl Fever, a 30-year-old independent record store, was a major blow to area audiophiles. Now two former Vinyl Fever staffers are hoping to open Microgroove at 4906 N. Florida Ave. by Dec. 1. And in the Vinyl Fever spirit, Microgroove’s indie vibe will underlie an egalitarian stance on music genres, and new and used vinyl records will figure prominently in the stock. “Contrary to popular belief, people still love to buy vinyl,” said Microgroove co-owner Keith Ulrey. “Some people are still floored when it’s announced that the new vinyl album from …
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