Dyno Records

Dyno Records is a real vintage record store, and I don't mean that they have just "vintage" or second-hand merchandise, although they do have those things along with new releases. It's vintage in the sense that it's not huge, impersonal and overwhelming like the big box stores are. When I was in there before Christmas, the place was bustling. The clerk was taking special orders, helping people find things, and making recommendations. I liked the selection that was available and the atmosphere in the store, and I walked out of there with two CDs as presents, feeling relaxed and accomplished -- Christmas shopping had actually been enjoyable! It's hard to find a store like this nowadays, and It'll be a sad day if small record stores like this ever disappear completely.