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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010
Entertainment
Hey, Mister DJ
Vinyl records seeing resurgence in popularity By Matthew Jacobs Entertainment Writer
Vinyl records are going for a spin again, as the once-universal music format makes a comeback across the recording industry. Record sales skyrocketed in 2008, with 2.1 million vinyl albums sold through November, according to Nielsen SoundScan, an information system that tracks music sales. And 2009 saw the highest number of record sales since 1991. In 2006 and 2007, vinyl record sales increased 14 percent as CD sales plummeted 35 percent, according to Nielsen. The Compact Disc Store on Jefferson Highway, a local music store and Baton Rouge staple since its opening in November 1984, has reported a spike in
sales in conjunction with the return of the classic record format. “Five years ago, we started noticing that people were wanting vinyl again,” said Brad Pope, co-owner of The Compact Disc Store. “At that time, only a few things were on vinyl. Now, almost everything gets a [vinyl] release.” Pope credits the return of vinyl records as a source of the increase in The Compact Disc Store’s daily profits. “We frequently have days where the vinyl sales make what would have otherwise been an abysmal day an OK day,” Pope said. “It’s not vinyl alone, but it certainly is making the difference.” As the recording industry sees music lovers nostalgically return to the days of ’60s and ’70s rock fads, technology RECORDS, see page 12
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Sarah Wiseman, painting professor at Southeastern Louisiana University, searches through the inventory at The Compact Disc Store on Jefferson Highway. Record sales skyrocketed in 2008.
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SHOWS
F.A.M.E.
mixes arts, fashion, music By Elizabeth Clausen Entertainment Writer
It’s not every day fashion shows, modern art, contemporary ballet and well-known DJs come to Baton Rouge, but this weekend they’ll all be together under one roof. Saturday night is the first F.A.M.E. night in a series of weekly events to be held at Varsity Theatre by production company “WildFlower Presents.” F.A.M.E. stands for “Fashion. Arts. Music. Entertainment.” “You’ve got all of these elements to make an event that ‘[F.A.M.E. you don’t is] just see in Baton giving Rouge very often,” said people a Danny Breaux, more owner of “WildFlower interesting Presents” and thing to do F.A.M.E. night event coordi- than go out and drink.’ nator. The fash- Danny Breaux ion show will owner, “WildFlower kick off the Presents” F.A.M.E. series and feature four local boutiques. Aristocracy, Stella Boutique, Loft 3H and Hemline will showcase the latest fashions with contributors from the University fashion and design school. The models in the show are all from Baton Rouge, and hair and makeup will be by Eutopia Salon. ARTS, see page 12
HEALTH
Drinking games may play role in binge drinking Bars risk fines by allowing beer pong By Elizabeth Clausen Entertainment Writer
Drinking games are portrayed as essential parts of the college experience, but playing them in bars can be a risky venture. Louisiana authorities have been cracking down on bars allowing on-site games, claiming they promote binge drinking. The National Institute of
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism games are violating Law 55 Secdefines binge tion 305 of the Alcodrinking as hol Damages Law. consuming five “Certain places or more drinks are pushing them for men or four because they are or more drinks looking for a way to for women in replace the business the span of two lost because of the hours. economy by offering Bartenders prizes,” Painter said. Conner Adamek are legally proPenalties inhibited from Bogie’s Bar entertainment manager clude hefty fines — serving drunk $500 for the first ofcustomers, and the state Office fense, $1,500 for the second and of Alcohol and Tobacco Control up to $2,500 for the third. Commissioner Murphy Painter said bars promoting drinking BARS, see page 12
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‘I don’t condone underage drinking, but you want to create a fun environment.’
graphic by SARAH LISOTTA / The Daily Reveille