Staten Island radio station holds fourth annual record fair: ‘A great place to meet people and learn more about music’

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of vinyl record enthusiasts and casual collectors found themselves stopping by The Flagship Brewing Co. in Tompkinsville Sunday for Maker Park Radio’s fourth annual record fair.

“I love records, it’s the healthiest hobby I have,” said Tim Duffy of St. George. Duffy spent much of his time at the event sorting through the dozens of record bins on display in search of punk, new wave and anything unexpected, like the Captain Beefheart album he found at last year’s event. However, Duffy jokingly lamented the limited amount of rap and hip-hop records available for purchase.

The event kicked off at 11 a.m., as at least 20 different vendors helped attendees sort through thousands of records from 45′s, LPs and 78′s, to CDs and other music memorabilia, while DJs from Maker Park Radio performed hour-long vinyl-only sets designed to showcase the wide variety of music represented at the station.

DJ Adam Bomb of Randall Manor who spun an eclectic set, runs the Shaolin Record Club, which he describes as: “Whatever you want it to be. We play records, chill out and just have good vibes,” Randall said.

Steve and Paul, who run “Two Bald Guys records” from New Jersey, said the day had gone very well. “A lot of good sales and a lot of good people. This is our first time here and we’ll return next year,” Steve said.

Richard Ellis, also of New Jersey, echoed a similar sentiment: “I’m always happy to do the show. It’s a great bunch of people and a great cause. I’ll be back next time,” Ellis said.

While the event helps…