Papa Ray’s Vintage Vinyl Roadshow
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturdays at 10 PM beginning June 21
Sundays at 2 AM beginning June 22
Tom ‘Papa’ Ray — DJ, musician, and owner of Vintage Vinyl (Voted One of the 10 Best Record Stores in the U.S. by USA Today) visits record stores around the U.S. and the world interviewing other indie store owners, musicians (and indie record store enthusiasts) of all genres, and customers/music lovers around the world. Each store has a crucial role in their city's music scene. We show it with unique stories and archival footage of bands such as Nirvana, Norah Jones, Insane Clown Posse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilco, Jack Black & Tenacious D, etc.
The first season shares the story of Ray’s store and takes viewers to Cleveland, Toledo and Cincinnati, Ohio plus other locations to explore what makes the indie record stores there unique and learn about the cultural histories of their communities.
