Fasten your jeans, Black Friday is upon us.
But you don't have to be part of the unwashed, brainwashed masses, duking it out at the big box stores and malls (the sales are bogus anyway — havent' you heard?).
Instead, buy local. Record stores Daddy Kool, Microgroove and Mojo Books and Music offer some sweet discounted vinyls and new releases, where some of the best new bands make in-store appearances on Friday. Read Leilani's Gift Guide: Musical notes for the — A holiday shopping guide for Black Friday Record Store Day and beyond for more info.
This article appears in Nov 22-28, 2012.