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Sunday, November 16, 2008
Dingleberry’s in Yellow Springs is closing
Another local record store is closing up shop.
Dingleberry’s in Yellow Springs are closing their doors for good on Christmas Eve of this year.
But, Dingleberry’s owner, Adrienne Savage, wants patrons to know that there is “No need for the hanky.”
“We’ve had a good run, and for a half a dozen valid reasons, it’s time to move on,” said Savage.
The original Dingleberry’s, which was opened in 1974 in Centerville, closed in February 2006. The Yellow Springs store carried on the legacy for nearly three years longer.
Dingleberry’s long history includes visits by the biggest names in the industry. Michael Jackson, Ted Nugent, Todd Rundgren, Charlie Daniels, Journey, Dokken, Queensryche, Poison, Pantera, the Cranberries, L7, the Melvins, and Mindless Self Indulgence are only a few who have shopped at Dingleberry’s over the years.
Much of the memorabilia from the original store is still on display in Yellow Springs. Some of it is even being sold as the Dingle-era comes to an end.
Dingleberry’s has always been supportive of local music and bands. They have always allowed bands to hang posters and sell their cds in the store. They also employed many struggling local musicians over the years (including myself).
I will really miss Dingleberry’s. I will miss the smell, the poster covered walls, the cheap vinyl, and the good-hearted people.
However, this news should be worrisome to all who shop independent. It seems that every year Dayton loses another indie-record shop or clothing shop.
I guess we will all be imprisoned to Wal-Mart and Best Buy soon.
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