Blisstique Music

Help Sound Station – Westfield, NJ Record Store who lost everything in a fire

pjklein7 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:19:14 +0000

This post is from Bob & Liz, who own the “Sound Station” record store business in Westfield, NJ. Sadly, their business burned to the ground yesterday. As if it’s not tough enough running a Ma & Pa retail business in today’s economy, now they have been devastated by this huge loss. Here’s Bob’s FB post about it:
Our store is gone. Since 1988 I’ve been behind the counter just trying to get through to people about everything I love in life. It’s all gone now & I dont know how to deal. I feel like life is lost. Nothing inside could be saved. My hands smell like smoke. We’re just going to try to get through today. We dont have internet at home because we’re at the store all day in front of a computer on loan from Christopher Marti. We’ll try to check in from time to time to keep you all in the loop. We love you all so much.

CLICK HERE TO HELP SOUND STATION

Update – 1/23/12 10:37 PM

We reached our modest goal of $5,000 in a little under 7 hours. I want to reiterate that THE DRIVE HAS NOT ENDED! The donating will be open until April 21. Please keep spreading, there is no limit to how much we can give back and help. Our momentum is monumental and the sky’s the limit. Donate as much as you want as many times as you want. The donation remains open.

Our Story

Westfield, NJ has always been a town rich in youth culture, and one of our soaring traits is our celebration in music. For most of us that grew up here, the word music brings to mind one place: Sound Station. The headquarters for all things music: CDs, records, tapes, and especially knowledge. Sound Station has been a pivotal place for generations growing up in Westfield. Their open doors gave many of us that didn’t quite fit in anywhere else a place to feel welcome and accepted. A place where everyone of all ages, even the youngest of kids could hang out and bond over something that nowhere else really gave us a space to: our love of all kinds of music. Family owned and run, the record shop has kept a local music scene thriving with their constant stock of relevant new releases, classics, hidden unknown gems, a table for local bands’ releases, and live shows right in between the aisles. Bob and Liz always greeted you with a smile, helped you find what you needed, and made you feel like family. The Major Generals to our Sound Station Army.

On Sunday, January 22, our town suffered a terrible tragedy. A fire raged on South Avenue, destroying a few local shops, including what was to many a home, Sound Station. Help us raise money to get Bob, Liz and Sound Station back on their feet after what is sure to be a treacherous road of hardships and more heartbreak. For all of the times the shop made our town, our music scene, and our spirits bloom. For all the times music has helped you when you thought you had hit your lowest.

The Impact

Your contributions will go straight to Bob Larsen, Liz Walsh, and the relief of their business after this disaster.

What We Need & What You Get

It’s going to be a long road. Anything helps, but there will be a lot of expenses. We will be raising money from now until Record Store Day 2012, which falls on April 21. Although $5,000 may not seem like a lot in comparison to how awful the damage done to our precious musical safe haven was, our goal reflects the humble attitude of Sound Station and it’s owners. Never flashy people or business. We are hoping that the donations received will skyrocket this goal.

Contributors will receive copies of flyers, hand designed by Liz, of the last few live shows put on inside Sound Station. Leave your information with your donation if you would like to receive one.

Other Ways You Can Help

You can contact Bob and Liz through the comments section on this site, or visit the shop’s Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/soundstationnj ). A kind word goes a long way.

WEVL 89.9 FM

pjklein7 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:01:02 +0000

Blisstique can now be heard on WEVL 89.9 FM. Based in Memphis and supported by the public as truly independant radio!! Thanks to program director Brian Craig for recognizing our music. Check them out online.

WBJB 90.5 FM

pjklein7 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:58:48 +0000

Big thanks going out to program director Tom Brennan of WBJB 90.5 FM “The Night” for giving blisstique some on-air spins and supporting local music! Thanks also to Brookdale Community College for giving us the opportunity to be on such a great station. Here’s The Night’s web site. Check out WBJB 90.5 FM “The Night” for their music news… You may hear something familiar in the bed track. Playing a couple times a day… oh yeah! Burn baby. Thanks Tom!! P.S.- One cannot mention “The Night” without saying hello to Jeff Raspe ~pk

Altrock Internet Radio

pjklein7 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:55:00 +0000

Make sure to listen in to Altrock Radio. If you have been wondering where to find the newest music that rocks, this is an internet station playing all of the new stuff you have been looking for!! Sean Carolan has been kind enough to add Blisstique to the list of great artists he plays by giving us a few spins! Check out this show and TUNE IN!! Oh yeah, check some of the sponsors as well. This is THE place on the net for cutting edge rock music so, if you are the type… Check it!! Thanks Sean!!

The Penguin

pjklein7 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:50:16 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that another internet station has been caught playing Blisstique in their rotation. You can also request songs online which is pretty cool. What station is this hip and aware? the Penguin IS the place!! Focusing on great modern music with a focus on local artists. Big ups to the Penguin!!

Lindsay Klein of 105.5 WDHA

pjklein7 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:47:32 +0000

Of note, Lindsay Klein, of 105.5 WDHA consistantly finds great original music to share with her audience (usually in the form of unsigned acts that rock!!). Fortunately for us, some months back, she did just that and was heard jamming on some Blisstique for the north Jersey crew. Just wanted to send out some serious love to Lindsay and WDHA for doing what they do, and supporting local music. Thanks again, Lindsay, much love!! pK

Tour dates to be uploaded soon

pjklein7 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:20:45 +0000

We hope to see you all out on the road, we’ll be performing our new stuff from Elemental and of course some of our fan favorities from our other albums as well!

New Website and WebStore Under Development

pjklein7 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:16:18 +0000

Blisstiquemusic.com has been in need of an update as of lately, and now it’s all happening! Our store is live so you can purchase our music, our blog is set up so you can hear all of the important information we have to tell you, and the rest is on it’s way! Stop back often and check out the progess!

Blisstique Elemental

pjklein7 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:41:54 +0000

NOW available our BRAND NEW release of our first Mp3p from our much anticipated upcoming album ELEMENTAL! We are going to release 4 different mp3p 3 trac…k sets for only $1.50 each, the first of which is available now. Stay tuned for our next track set release! After placing an order for downloadable content you will be emailed a confirmation code that you will use to log into our download page, this confirmation code will work for up to three downloads, you use the email address you provided during your order and the code to get into the download page. Thank you for your continued support!!! It means a lot!! MUCH LOVE!!! Love Life, Live Well ~pk