Didn’t go? LAME. See what you missed, and a few videos of the performances! Just click, after the jump:

There’s a few things I love about this town — when the weather finally turns to that breezy spring, the (rare) freedom you feel after spending an hour and class and immediately having free time to frolick afterwards, and when everyone gathers together to support a show, a cause, or  an event. In this case, Record Store Day perfectly fit the mold of the latter. There’s always been something about Exile that makes you want to fill your arms with used jazz CDs and pine over the boxes of vinyl for hours, but when the sun is shining, the store is packed and the energy and support of local fans is proved through a never-ending line at the register, it’s easy to be proud of the people who live here, and who understand the importance of independent businesses.

That being said, the day full of performances was wonderful, too, and not just because there was a tray of baked goods (mmm) for all to enjoy during the early performances. Local shop, local show, local tunes, local crowd — it’s the exact reason why I’m so excited for May 3rd’s Bob Dylan Mini-Fest, the next in-store event that will, hopefully, bring the same positivity and wonderment.

Video:

Stan McConnell:

Elzie Sexton: