Goner opened on February 29, 2004. We had performances from top local acts Jenny Jeans and Lost Sounds. There was a lot more space, and a lot less records. We had taken over the space from Greg Cartwright's Legba Records store, as he and his family were moving to Asheville, North Carolina. It was a perfect fit. Eric had been doing mail order and the Goner label since 1993, but with the actual storefront Zac and Eric were able to ramp up retail both in the store and through mailorder, and really concentrate on the record label.
The Goner Records Bulletin Board served as an important online gathering place before Myspace, Instagram, and Facebook.
At the start of 2005 we would host the first Gonerfest with King Khan & BBQ Show, King Louie, Black Lips and more. All the pieces were in place that we still have going today.
Thanks to everyone who helped us get this far! We've got big plans for this year and beyond... stay tuned!
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Selling things!
Crowd!
Classic Goner Shirt!
Kim & The R&R Nurse
Kimble & Kate
Lost Sounds
Lost Sounds
New Wave Quinn, Johnny Valiant, Scott Rogers
Plumleys!
Sam Burnett
Scrogers
Shag & Jared
Justice & Tyler
Application to sell records was approved!
Record diggin