It’s no secret that Matt Porter loves to spin vinyl records.
The executive director of Westobou also doubles as a DJ at local events. Last year, he brought that love of vinyl to Westobou and created with the inaugural Augusta Vinyl Record Fair in partnership with Grantski Records.
“Last year, we had a lot of success,” said Porter.
The second annual event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Westobou Gallery, 1129 Broad St.
It will bring together record sellers from across the region with a selection of new, vintage and collectible records.
And people can learn a little about what it’s like to be a DJ during the event. They can sign up to play their favorite music all while getting a chance to learn tips from the pros.
The vinyl fair brings in a different audience from those who typically attend Westobou events, according to Porter.
“It’s a great way for us to share our space with music fanatics and people interested in recorded media,” he said.
Saturday’s record fair will give newcomers to the gallery a glimpse into what Westobou is all about. A cyanotype photo pop-up featuring the photography of Erin Tallent will be on display in the micro gallery.
The event will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 from 10 a.m. to noon and free after noon.
Charmain Z. Brackett, the publisher of Augusta Good News and Inspiring: Women of Augusta, has covered Augusta’s news for more than 35 years. She’s won multiple Georgia Press Association awards and is the recipient of the 2018 Greater Augusta Arts Council’s media award. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com. Sign up for the newsletter here.
