BY: HOTEL CONGRESS

Official press release: Sat, Jan 12, 2008, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., the very first Hotel Congress Record Festival, sponsored by Hotel Congress, Zia Record Exchange, and Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.

2008 Hotel Congress Record Festival
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Jan. 12
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ
Price: admission is FREE 

Sponsored by the historic Hotel Congress, Zia Record Exchange and Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, this inaugural record festival at the hotel culls from the best the Southwest has to offer. At the six-hour event, area vinyl enthusiasts will find: 

• Local and regional vendors, including record stores (Toxic Ranch, Twist and Shout, Zia Record Exchange, Revolver Records) and Independent dealers selling rare, new and used vinyl in an array of genres. 

• Rainbow Guitars, with vintage guitars and amps.

• The Stereo Hospital, with vintage stereo equipment (local turntable, receiver, and speaker repair).
  

• Giveaways of records and gift cards throughout. 

• Memorabilia and merchandise.
  

• DJs Johnny D and Carl Hanni spinning all day.

More info: Club Congress website
(622-8848)

Contact:
Steve Dunn (622-8848 ext. 203, steven(at)hotelcongress.com)
Herb Calleros (495-5241, hellboundherbiec(at)hotmail.com)