There used to be just one place in Savannah for new vinyl and musty taxidermy. Now there are two.
Earlier this month, Graveface Records and Curiosities, 5 W. 40th St., quietly opened a second location inside of Civvies New & Recycled Clothing on Broughton Street.
So how’s business going?
“Very few people know there’s a Graveface #2 just yet, so there’s not much to report sadly,” laughs owner Ryan Graveface. “The few people that know tend to ask me if the first location has closed. I guess it’s strange enough to some folks that there’s one vinyl plus curiosities shop, let alone two.”
Click here for a slideshow from Graveface Records' 2012 Halloween bash in Savannah.
But Graveface #2 is about to shout its presence to the world. This Friday, the new shop is hosting a free Spook Show Soiree with ghost stories, a DJ set and music from a half-dozen bands, including Graveface’s own Dreamend and The Marshmallow Ghosts. They’re dubbing it “a black tie affair,” with 20 percent discounts for those who dress to impress.
“I thought I would highlight some of the talent of the lovely folks I have working for me currently,” he says. “From the folks pricing records daily that have various musical projects to the folks that I make music videos/movies with. It should be pretty ace.”
Click here for a photo tour of the original Graveface Records and Curiosities.
And in addition to the usual records and curiosities, Graveface #2 soon will take a shot at the fashion world, too.
“Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing a couple ideas that are exclusive to that location — both are clothing related,” Graveface says. “The first is a new clothing line I’m starting for Graveface, mostly alchemical/Odd Fellows-inspired imagery, silk-screened small T-shirt runs. The other is in regards to The Casket Girls. They’ll have their own little section of custom-picked new/used clothing with a section called ‘Little Magic.’ The first small batch will be for sale by this Friday.”
For more info, visit facebook.com/graveface2.
IF YOU GO
What: Graveface Spook Show Soiree
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 1
Where: Graveface #2, inside Civvies, 22 E. Broughton St.
Cost: Free; black tie encouraged
Info: facebook.com/graveface2
