Bop Shop Records, an independently owned record store in Rochester, will celebrate 40 years this weekend, with four evening performances you won’t want to miss.
Tom Kohn opened Bop Shop Records in 1982, having spent his formative years in the 1970s working for MXR and Rounder Records, while collecting and listening to as much recorded and live music as he could. He has turned Bop Shop Records into special record show, well worth visiting as music collectors from all over the world frequently spend entire days there.
Specializing in fine-condition vinyl records and CDs (as well as buying records too), patrons can quickly learn that Kohn is passionate about sharing the music that moves him with people who are excited and curious about it, too.
Since 1988, Bop Shop has hosted jazz, folk and blues concerts at the store, including internationally renowned and up-and-coming artists. For 2022, the shop planned 40 Concerts Celebrating 40 Years, with the final four taking place over Friday, November 25 through Monday, November 28.
Those of you who’ve joined us for our first 36 concerts know that 2022 has been a great year of amazing performances at the Bop Shop. We’ve made new friends and rekindled old friendships, and definitely heard music that gave us the comfort and inspiration we’ve needed this year.
Tom Kohn
Kohn has also recently revived Bop Arts Inc., a not-for-profit that exists for the soul purpose of supporting the music the shop brings to town. All the funds generated from the concerts, along with donations, help Bop Shop Records bring the best in new forward-thinking jazz to Rochester.
A special four-night pass is available for $55, with single day tickets available for $20.
Bop Shop Records 40th Concerts Celebrating 40 Years – Final Shows – All start at 8 pm
Friday, 11/25 – Three Shamans – Ken Filiano, Phil Haynes and Herb Robertson.
Saturday, 11/26 – Joe Fiedler’s Open Sesame with Kirk Knuffke, Jeff Lederer, Chris Lightcap, Michael Sarin and Fiedler.
Sunday, 11/27 – Joe Fonda and Bass of Operation with Lederer again, playing clarinet, flute and piccolo; Michael Rabinowitz playing bassoon; Harvey Sorgen playing drums; and Fonda playing bass.
Monday, 11/28 – Michael Musillami Trio with guitarist/composer Musillami, bassist Fonda and drummer George Schuller.
For directions to Bop Shop Records, click here.
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