Criminal Records, the popular record store in Little Five Points, is celebrating 35 years in business with a concert on Aug. 15.
Eric Levin first opened Criminal Records in 1991 in a small, 400-square-foot space next to Variety Playhouse, according to the record shop’s website. Levin came to Atlanta from Florida, and since starting the business, Criminal Records has been a neighborhood mainstay and hosted musicians like Pearl Jam, Tori Amos, Indigo Girls, Charli XCX, and Olivia Dean.
Now located 1154 Euclid Avenue, Criminal Records will celebrate this 35-year milestone with a massive concert on Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“It’s been 35 years of beautifully overwhelming community support, and we can’t thank you enough,” reads a press release about the event. “But we’re going to try anyway!”
According to the release, 25 bands will perform across three venues: the stage at Criminal Records, at Little 5 Pub, and outside in Findley Plaza. Bands will include acts like Little Treble Makers, James Hall, Janie Danger, Five Eight, Puddles Pity Party, The El Caminos, Muelas, and the Brower Sisters Band.
In honor of the occasion, Creature Comforts Brewing is releasing a brand new beer called Long Player, with artwork by local artist Ronnie Land. Long Player will be available in local bars like the Porter, Euclid Avenue Yacht Club, and El Myr. Creature Comforts is the sponsor for the event, according to the release.
Bellow’s Film Lab, also on Euclid Avenue, will host a gallery show chronicling Criminal Records owner Eric Levin’s journey featuring the work of artist Robin Henson.
