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December 3, 2020 4:30 pm
Published by Danielle Dror
Citizen Vinyl’s upstairs recording studio was recently featured in the December 2020 ProSound News Magazine for their “Studio Showcase” series. Learn all about Citizen Studios’ unique history as the former broadcasting headquarters for Asheville’s historic WWNC radio station, and check out photos of the newly... View Article
November 12, 2020 11:47 am
Published by gar
BGS & #COMEHEARNC CELEBRATE THE CULTURAL LEGACY OF NORTH CAROLINA DURING #NCMUSICMONTH We are delighted to be a part of this initiative spearheaded by the North Carolina Arts Council, Come Hear NC, and The Bluegrass Situation to celebrate North Carolina music throughout the month of... View Article
November 1, 2020 4:05 pm
Published by Danielle Dror
Our founder and CEO, Gar Ragland, contributed a heartfelt letter to Capital At Play Magazine’s November Music Issue, to share what the Citizen Vinyl project means to him and what he hopes it will be contribute to the Asheville community. You can read the full... View Article
November 1, 2020 10:55 am
Published by Danielle Dror
Thanks to Asheville based music writer Bill Kopp’s excellent feature on Citizen Vinyl for Goldmine Magazine. The three page spread originally ran in their November print issue, but you can read an excerpt on Bill’s personal blog, Musoscribe, here. Truly Fine Citizen: Citizen Vinyl Launches... View Article
September 28, 2020 10:38 am
Published by Danielle Dror
Gar recently caught up with radio hosts Paul Foster (WNCW) and Matt Peiken (Blue Ridge Public Radio) to discuss all things Citizen Vinyl on the airwaves. You can stream both conversations down below! Friday Feature: Asheville’s Vinyl-Record Pressing Facility (WNCW) This Friday Feature Interview of... View Article
September 23, 2020 2:47 pm
Published by Danielle Dror
Garret Woodward caught up with Gar Ragland to discuss the Citizen Vinyl project for Smoky Mountain News. Check out an excerpt down below, or read the full interview here. In a seismic move that will further propel the Asheville and greater Western North Carolina music... View Article
September 22, 2020 2:44 pm
Published by Danielle Dror
Thanks to Alli Marshall and Mountain Xpress for helping us share the Citizen Vinyl story. Check out the full feature online or read an excerpt down below. This year is proving a difficult time to run most businesses, let alone launch a new enterprise. But... View Article
August 29, 2020 11:27 am
Published by Danielle Dror
The Laurel of Asheville featured a spread on Citizen Vinyl in their September 2020 print issue. The full article is also available online – read the story here. “A local landmark, the Asheville’s Citizen-Times building is making room for Citizen Vinyl, a boutique vinyl pressing... View Article
July 31, 2020 10:58 am
Published by Danielle Dror
Our founder and CEO, Gar Ragland, spoke candidly about his vision for Citizen Vinyl and introducing the art of record manufacturing to the cultural hub of Asheville in this feature for American Songwriter. You can read the full article here, or check out highlights down... View Article
July 19, 2020 10:00 am
Published by wpengine
Monday, July 20, 2020 (Asheville, NC) – A full circle revival is underway for Asheville, NC’s Citizen-Times building. While still home to the daily paper’s staff, the historic site will soon be unveiled with a new identity as a boutique vinyl pressing plant, record store... View Article
July 17, 2020 6:01 pm
Published by gar
I guess you could say that we’re into a good groove with our construction as we build towards (safely) opening our doors with the public. While we love seeing the hustle and bustle of craftmakers moving throughout the building, we cannot wait until the space... View Article
July 1, 2020 4:38 pm
Published by gar
In October 2019, Capital at Play – an monthly entrepreneurship and business magazine based here in Western North Carolina – covered the Citizen Vinyl project in its ‘Insight’ column. You can read the entire article here. “In 2018 the sale of a familiar downtown Asheville... View Article
June 19, 2020 4:32 pm
Published by gar
Last summer, Mackensy Lunsford of the Asheville Citizen-Times wrote a comprehensive piece about the Citizen Vinyl project. You can read the entire article here. —————— June 21, 2019. ASHEVILLE — “Synergy” is a word that comes to Gar Ragland’s mind often as he talks about... View Article