Thursday, March 13, 2014

More about the impending closure of Rainbow Music on First Avenue

As we first reported on Monday, Rainbow Music at 130 First Ave. will be closing later this year. The shop's eccentric owner, known only as the Birdman, is currently on a month-to-month lease … with plans to be out by the end of the year.

Filmmaker Jessie Auritt, who interviewed the Birdman for an engaging documentary short, stopped by the store yesterday. The Birdman said that he is on good terms with the landlord and is planning to stay open until at least September for now.

Which is almost enough time to sift through every stack in Rainbow Music.

Previously on EV Grieve:
The Birdman of the East Village

Watch the Birdman of the East Village

Reader report: The fabulous Rainbow Music is closing this year in the East Village
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1 comment:

  1. Ruth MartinezApril 6, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    I bought a Blossom Dearie CD from here, and I am impressed by the piles & piles of recrods. R. Martinez.

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