Hustle, hustle, grind, grind...

Unless you've been under a rock, you've noticed that physical music sales have taken a major nosedive in the past 5 years. The last of the Mohicans, Virgin Megastore closed their doors in Union Square location here in NYC. Clearly, major record labels are hurting. But when a door closes, a window opens. Brothers and sisters are doin' it for themselves. Partnering with smaller firms, and sharing in the profits provides almost complete artistic control and of course, greater profits. Despite the dire forecast from industry bigwigs, this actually seems like a really exciting time for artists. Read more in this really interesting piece on The New York Times.

DITC: Diggin' In the Crates

Ladies...it's time for VINYL.

dj Shakey presents:

SHAKEY'S RECORD FAIR

TUESDAY, June 17th

all formats - albums, 12"s, 45s, etc.
30+ Record Sellers!

Dealers by invitation only
curated by Shakey

Supreme Trading
213 N. 8th St.
(btw. Driggs and Roebling)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11211
8pm - 2am / 21+
FREE for front room with Djs
$3 for back room record fair

15+ Record Collector DJs spin rarities all night

"it's a record fair,
no, it's a party,
it's a record fair AND a party!"

Record Store Day

Saturday, April 19th is Record Store Day where independent record stores across the country open their doors and bring out all the stops in celebration.

Today's NY Times article by Ben Sasio states:

"NOW added to the endangered species list in New York City, along with independent booksellers and shoe repair: the neighborhood record store."

Check out your local record store tomorrow, you never know when those doors will close.

MEMBER OF THE MONTH - January 2008

Rene Levy
Brooklyn, NY

Rene grew up in North Miami & Jamaica. As a full-time student, full-time employed Make-Up Artist, Event Planner & Ladies Lotto NY's Meeting Coordinator you could say Rene's a little busy. She's been in the service industry ever since she could smile. Helping with the family business at a young age gave her a drive that could not be taught, only nurtured. This is what started a certain work ethic that can only be described as dedicated.

Previous to her move to New York over 5 years ago, Rene ran a field marketing team geared towards the urban music scene. Her clients included but were not limited to Rawcus Records, Electra Records & Rough World Entertainment. During that time she landed a well coveted job assisting a major make up artist (we don't drop names) on the set of music videos, from there she has blossomed into the creative genius she is today. Rene kept a hand in the service industry as a bartender or server to maintain between projects. She is known to be resourceful and a great proactive problem solver - always on top of the game. She takes pride in being a fast learner and thinking one step ahead. She currently juggles motherhood while venturing out into event planning along with pursuing her B.A. in advertising.

Side note: If not for Rene's dedication to Ladies Lotto NY, we'd be in some serious trouble! So thank you so much for your hard work Rene! xo

To nominate a Member of the Month, please email: giovannah@ladieslotto.com with a picture and bio.