Are you SO SO SO STOKED about the new CHASE BANK that's coming to the Queen Anne neighborhood in Seattle??? OMG, I can't wait for the smooth clean new ATM interface, and the loan mood lighting, and deposit slips made from 100% recycled unbleached bamboo paper, and...
Nah. I'm not stoked at all about a new Chase Bank no matter what, and am especially sad that this Chase is taking over the wonderful Easy Street Records building, a beloved hub for musicians and music fans for twelve years. Easy Street will still continue on in their West Seattle location, but I will really miss the Queen Anne store. It was awesome.
This weekend, Easy Street is closing up shop, concluding with an auction today of some of their coolest items acquired over the years, including a giant light pole covered with concert posters, 100+ billboard banners, and their own revolving light-up sign. On Friday night, the Queen Anne location hosted an in-store performance by Yo La Tengo, a marriage proposal, and a marching band. My friend and photographer Colby Perry kindly stopped by and shot a few photos for Popthomology that night. Please to enjoy them, and please to always support your local record store! Thanks!
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