Hi Fi House

I'm so excited about the Hi Fi House. I got a sneak peak of the flagship Hi Fi House in Omaha, NE, last week and wow was I sold! First off it's a big space that houses 30,000 lps in a massive collection that is growing by the day, 2nd there are many turntables and sound systems all set up like little rooms! Including a sound system that cost around 80,000 dollars! When we got there we were greeted, given a tour, and told we could play any LP in the place even if it was sealed we could open it and play it.. I gave my pals the option for them to pick something, but them being the sweetest they let me give it a go! Naturally I found Procal Harum's, "Whiter Shade of Pale," reissue! It's my second favorite song ever and this reissue had multiple versions including a full length instrumental version I have never heard! I also got to hear it on an 80,000 stereo, and lets just say... I was blown away! Then I got to listen to the album I just put out of my own band on the same stereo, while drinking a beer and having some music fans listen along! This was kinda awkward for me, but in the best way.. Emotions get all to real! This is going to be a place where musicians and industry type folk can get together and play records, talk about records, have a beer, and enjoy the music! Hi Fi house is also doing school programs to help the kids get inspired to become the musicians and industry type folk who will fill the Hi Fi Houses for years to come!Omaha has the flagship store, but their will be Hi Fi Houses popping up around the world in the coming years, with a curated vinyl catalog that can travel, much like museums! This is an amazing, mind blowing experience for a music fan and I hope a Hi Fi House can make Des Moines home at some point!