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UPDATE
July 21, 2011
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"Improvisation is a compositional method."-Evan Parker
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Essential Labels
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482 Music
Alga Marghen
Barnyard
Bo Weavil Recordings
Broken Research
Caminante
DAIS
Doubtmusic
Doxy
Edition Rz
FMP
Generate Records
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Jinya Disc
Mode
MoonJune
newsonic
Orange Mountain Music
PLANAM
Primary Numbers
Sige
Thrill Jockey
Tongue Master
Warp Records (UK)
Zeromoon
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Creative Artists
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Oren Ambarchi
& Jim O'Rourke
Albert Ayler
Rob Brown
Philip Corner
Diaz-Infante/St. Chaos /
Bohol
Harris Eisenstadt
European Jazz Movement Orchestra
Estamos Ensemble
Grimal/Konitz /
Peacock/Motian
Thomas Heberer,
Gerry Hemingway Quintet
Rolf Julius
Tiari Kese
Kuwayama Kiyoharu &
Masayoshi Urabe
Kusiolek/Sjarov
/ Wojcinski/Kugel
Labrosse/Lauzier/
Tanguay
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Joelle Leandre
Fred Lonberg-Holm &
Piotr Melech
Marbin
Merzbow
Charlie Morrow
Motif with Axel Dorner
Alva Noto +
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Charlemagne Palestine &
Joachim Montessuis
Evan Parker & Matthew Wright
William Parker
Dennis Rea
Boris Savoldelli
Simon Fell Ensemble
Tohpati Ethnomission
Jakob Ullmann
Olivia Wyatt
XYZ
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Jazz & Improvisation
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Ayler, Albert: Spirits [VINYL]
(KLIMT)
Repro of Albert Ayler's 1st LP from 1964 after touring with Cecil Taylor; a remarkable album of free playing in a quintet with Norman Howard, Henry Grimes, Earle Henderson and Sunny Murray.
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Ayler, Albert: Swing Low Sweet Spiritual [VINYL]
(KLIMT)
1964 recordings of Ayler's quartet with Call Cobbs on piano, Henry Grimes on bass and Sunny Murray on drums, performing five African American spirituals and gospel hymns, plus "Old Man River" from Show Boat.
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Barnyard Drama: Memories and a List of Things to Do
(Barnyard)
Drummer and electronic artist Jean Martin joins forces with amazing vocalist Christine Duncan for an album of rhythmic soundscapes and free vocal improvisation.
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Berlin Jazz Workshop Orchestra, The: Who Is Who [VINYL]
(FMP)
An early FMP LP release of the 20-piece Berlin Jazz Workshop Orchestra, which included John Tchicai, Georg Graewe, Thomas Wegel, &c. &c. from 1978 workshop rehearsals at the Youth Center Arcostrasse, Berlin.
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Brown, Rob: Unknown Skies
(RogueArt)
The NY trio of alto saxophonist Rob Brown, pianist Craig Taborn, and drummer Nasheet Waits performing at the Sons d'Hiver Festival in 2010, insprired and powerful group interplay.
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Diaz-Infante / St. Chaos / Bohol: The Long Await Between Collapsed Lungs
(PAX)
San Francisco artist Ernesto Diaz-Infante meets Texas-based noisicians Pablo St. Chaos and Bohol for an otherworldly and psychedelic set of electric and acoustic guitar and prepared-guitar trios.
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Eisenstadt, Harris: September Trio
(Clean Feed)
Drummer Eisenstadt's September trio with pianist Angelica Sanchez and saxophonist Ellery Eskelin in a release of thoughtful, creative, meaningful and lovely music.
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EMJO (European Jazz Movement Orchestra): EMJO Live in Coimbra
(Clean Feed)
A fresh, enthusiastic and very pertinent vision of the big band model from this large orchestra with a diverse and uniquely European spirit, but globally identifiable as excellent jazz.
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Estamos Ensemble: jimpani kustakwa ka jankwariteecheri
(Edgetone)
Director/pianist Thollem McDonas leads this US/Mexican cross-boarder improvising group in a 2 CD releaes with compositions by Nels Cline, William Parker, Jorge Saenz, Pauline Oliveros, &c.
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Grimal / Konitz / Peacock / Motian: Owls Talk
(Hote Marge)
Alto saxophonist Lee Kontiz, bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Paul Motian and saxophonist Alexandra Grimal in an album of original, succinct, and melodic modern jazz, with compositions from all 4 members.
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Heberer, Thomas Clarino, : Klippe
(Clean Feed)
German born, NY based trumpeter Heberer's trio with clarinetist Joachim Badenhorst and bassist Pascal Niggenkemper performing Heberer's "cliff" works blending composition and improvisation.
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Hemingway, Gerry Quintet: Riptide
(Clean Feed)
Hemginway's new quintet mixes established players with some of the most exciting new talent on the NY scene: reedist Oscar Noriega, guitarist Terrence McManus, saxophonist Ellery Eskelin & bassist Kermit Driscoll.
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Kiyoharu, Kuwayama & Masayoshi Urabe: From the Abolition Port
(Intransitive Recordings)
A gripping, devastatingly patient, and emotionally raw improvisation for cello, saxophone, and metal chains recorded live at Kuwayama Kiyoharu's cavernous warehouse space in Nagoya, Japan in March 2002.
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Kiyoharu, Kuwayama & Masayoshi Urabe: Heteroptics
(Intransitive Recordings)
First collaboration by Kuwayama Kiyoharu (aka Lethe, playing cello, viola, metal junk) and Masayoshi Urabe (saxophone, chains, industrial debris), recorded live in an abandoned warehouse space by Nagoya Port, Japan.
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Kusiolek / Sjarov / Wojcinski / Kugel: Nuntium
(Multikulti Project)
Accordionist and electronic artist Robert Kusiolek conceived of the 7 chapter "Nuntium" project, which intersects free improvisation with jazz tradition, world, and modern music.
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Labrosse / Lauzier / Tanguay: Paletuvier (rouge)
(&Records)
Paletuvier, or "mangrove", is part of a color series where Labrosse, Lauzier and Tanguay use close-miked acoustic instruments to create an ecosystem of sound in subtle and rich interplay.
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Leandre, Joelle: Solo: Conversations With Franck Medioni [BOOK + CD + DVD]
(Kadima Triptych)
Frank Medioni interviewed bassist Joelle Leandre over two years at her home in Paris to create the narrative of this book; also included is a CD and DVD of two solo performances in Piednu and Guelph.
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Lonberg-Holm, Fred and Piotr Melech: Coarse Day
(Multikulti Project)
Chicago based cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm in a duo with clarinetist Piotr Melech from the Poznan improvised music scene, using extended technique in an intricate and astounding dialog.
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Motif with Axel Dorner: Art Transplant
(Clean Feed)
Motif - Atle Nymo, Havard Wiik, Ole Morten Vagan and Hakon Mjaset Johansen, some of the most notable improvisers in the Norwish scene - with guest Axel Dorner, in a post-bop journey of avant improv.
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Parker, Evan & Matthew Wright: Trance Map
(psi)
Evan Parker met live sampling/electronic artist Matthew Wright in the studio to create these layered studio compositions, a unique approach for this hard-core free improvising saxophonist.
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Parker, William: Conversations By William Parker
(RogueArt)
A book of interviews by William Parker & a CD excerpting those interviews plus bass solos; artists include Fred Anderson, Billy Bang, Charles Gayle, Cooper-Moore, Louis Moholo, Sunny Murray, Sainkho, &c. &c.
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Rueckert, Jochen : Somewhere Meeting Nobody
(Pirouet)
Straight-ahead jazz from the NY quartet of Jochen Ruekert (drums), Mark Turner (tenor sax), Brad Shepik (guitar) and Matt Penman (bass) performing Ruekert originals plus Herbie Hancock's "Sorcerer".
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SFE - Simon Fell Ensemble: Positions and Descriptions
(Clean Feed)
Commissioned by BBC Radio 3 with an ensemble including Tim Berne, Joe Morris, Rhodri Davies, Jim Denley, Alex Ward & Steve Beresford, this amazing work is organized in traditional movements using a very modern and free language.
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XYZ (Martel / Lauzier / Tetreault): La Formule Xyz
(&Records)
XYZ is the trio of Pierre-Yves Martel (feedback & static), Martin Tetreault (turntable), & Philippe Lauzier (reeds) improvising with post-industrial sound orchestration using electronic and acoustic sources.
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Experimental/Electronic
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Ambarchi, Oren & Jim O'Rourke: Indeed [VINYL]
(Editions Mego)
Oren Ambarchi and Jim O'Rourke's first duo album, an extended electroacoustic exploration, a beautiful mix of sound work, drone, and melodic impressions.
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Julius, Rolf: (Halb) Schwarz
(Edition Rz)
Six dense, mysterious and abstract electronic compositions created over a decade by German sound sculpture artist and composer Rolf Julius.
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Kese, Tiari: Ave
(&Records)
A mysterious electroacoustic work in seven compositions commissioned by the Sylvain Emard Danse group of keyboard artists Tiari Kese, aided by trumpeter Ellwood Epps and percussionist Michel F Cote.
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Merzbow: Live Magnetism
(Caminante)
A rare live performance from 2002 in NYC by Masami Akita (Merzbow) at the Swiss Institute of Contemporary Art, balancing noise and subtle almost pulse-like beats.
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Morrow, Charlie: Toot! [3 CDs]
(XI)
Sound artist, composer, sound poet, collaborative artist and event maker Charlie Morrow in a 3 CD retrospective presenting 15 works recorded over 50 years from 1957-2007.
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Noto, Alva + Ryuichi Sakamoto: Summvs
(Raster-Noton)
5th in a series of releases beween Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto and electronic artist Carsten Nicolai (Alva Noto), "Summvs" presents passionate minimal electronics, and includes a Cluster/Eno cover.
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Palestine, Charlemagne & Joachim Montessuis: Voxorgachitectronumputer
(Sub Rosa)
Charlemagne Palestine met computer and voice artist Joachim Montessuis in Toulouse, France, 2007 for this collaborative live performance or organ, voice, and computer.
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Various Artists: Speculative Solution [CD/BOOK]
(Editions Mego)
Editions Mego and Urbanomic released this CD and book, bringing together Hecker's sonic practice and psychoacoustic experimentation with philosopher Quentin Meillassoux's concept of "hyperchaos".
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Various Artists: Tesla: Werkstatt_Klangapparate [DVD]
(Edition Rz)
Four artistic projects concerning historic sound devices from Steve Roden & Martin Riches, Thilges and Frank Bretschneider in a DVD of sound and video performance captured at Tesla in Berlin, 2006.
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Rock/R.I.O./Prog
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Marbin: Breaking the Cycle
(MoonJune)
Marbin's 2nd release brings guitarist Dani Rabind and saxophonist Danny Markovitch together with the renowned rhythmic section of Pat Metheny Group veterans drummer Paul Wertico & bassist Steve Rodby.
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Rea, Dennis: Views From Chicheng Precipice
(MoonJune)
Guitarist Dennis Rea (Moraine) in a heartfelt homage to the music of East Asia, filled with moments of beauty and intrigue through original compositions and modern adaptations of traditional music.
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Savoldelli, Boris: Biocosmopolitan
(MoonJune)
Vocalist Savoldelli in an exquisitely-crafted album of overdubbed vocal work, with help from trumpeter Paolo Fresu and bassist Jimmy Haslip; elaborite harmonies, interlocking rhythms, exultant influences.
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Tohpati Ethnomission: Save The Planet
(MoonJune)
Indonesian guitarist Tohpati Ethnomission (simakDialog) in a quintet album of sophisticated rock improvisations with far-reaching influences and tremendous technical prowess.
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Compositional
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Corner, Philip: Pieces from The Past
(Pogus)
Five works spanning 30 years from composer Philip Corner written for violinst Malcolm Goldstein, early notated works and later graphic works, four of the pieces from live recordings.
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Gaber, Harley: The Winds Rise In The North
(Edition Rz)
Composer Harley Gaber wrote this piece for strings as an emotional examination of the questions posed by Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu, here performed by a quintet including violinist Malcolm Goldstein.
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Ullmann, Jakob: Voice, Books and Fire 3
(Edition Rz)
A work resulting from Ullmann's reflections about the relationships between music and language: language as sound and language as text, and the numerous relationships between texts of different cultural and religious traditions.
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Various Artists: Avant Marghen Vol. 4 [7 LP BOX]
(Alga Marghen)
Luxury limited black boxset edition of the 4th group of 7 LPs previously issued for alga marghen's VocSon series, with LPs from Francois Dufrene, Charlemagne Palestine, Gherasim Luca & Simone Forti.
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Books & Magazines
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MusicWorks: #110 Summer 2011 [MAGAZINE + CD]
(Musicworks)
Summer 2011 issue of Canada's premiere music magazine and CD, with articles and tracks from Gregory Oh, Grimes, Doldrums, The Vegetable Orchestra, Terri Hron, Miguel Azguime, Rachel Wadham, &c.
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Wire, The: #330 August 2011 [MAGAZINE]
(The Wire)
August 2011 issue with Wire Tapper CD included; Zomby on the cover, plus Daphne Oram; Collateral Damage essay by Bob Ostertag; Luo Chao Yun; The Primer; Jim O'Rourke, &c. &c.
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World & Miscellaneous
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Wyatt, Olivia: Staring Into The Sun [DVD/CD/BOOK]
(Sublime Frequencies)
An ethno-folk cinema classic from photographer/filmmaker Olivia Wyatt who explored 13 different tribes throughout Ethiopia, documenting their music and image in this stunning CD/DVD/Book release.
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Vinyl Discount Days!
Buy 5 or more Vinyl LPs, 7"s or 10" records and take $1 off each!
Discount applied at checkout time, Sale ends Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 23:59 EST
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The Squid's Ear is Squidco's companion online magazine,
featuring reviews of Squidco items from independent writers.
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Recent Reviews
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John Cage (Ulrich Krieger):
A Cage Of Saxophones Vols. 3 & 4 - Indeterminancy Mode
(Mode Records)
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Weasel Walter / Mary Halvorson / Peter Evans:
Electric Fruit
(Thirsty Ear)
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Michael Marcus:
For Yes!
(Not Two Records)
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Ned Rothenberg / Satoh Masahiko:
Decisive Action
(EWE-BAJ)
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Daniel Levin Quartet:
Organic Modernism
(Clean Feed)
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Foton Quartet:
Zomo Hall
(Not Two)
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In Stock and Ready to Ship
(descriptions in an upcoming mailing)
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AIMToronto Orchestra:
Year of the Boar
(Barnyard) |
Ambarchi, Oren & Robbie Avenaim:
Dream Request [VINYL]
(Bo Weavil Recordings) |
Arnal / Block / Dugan:
Silver Ash [7" RECORD]
(Generate Records) |
Bach, Johann Sebastian:
Musikalisches Opfer
(Edition Rz) |
Baker, Aidan:
Still Life
(Primary Numbers) |
Barn Owl:
Shadowland [VINYL]
(Thrill Jockey) |
Blue Sausage Infant:
Negative Space
(Zeromoon) |
Cage, John:
The Works for Percussion 1 [DVD AUDIO & DVD]
(Mode) |
Cardew, Cornelius:
We Sing For The Future & Thalmann Variations [VINYL]
(Doxy) |
Coltrane / Burrell / Sulieman:
The Cats [VINYL]
(Doxy) |
d'Angiolini, Giuliano:
Simmetrie Di Ritorno
(Edition Rz) |
Eisenstadt, Harris:
Fight or Flight
(newsonic) |
Eisenstadt, Harris:
The Soul and Gone
(482 Music) |
Eno, Brian:
Drums Between The Bells
(Warp Records (UK)) |
Erikm & Luc Ferrari:
Visitation [VINYL]
(PLANAM) |
Evangelisti, Franco:
[2 CDs]
(Edition Rz) |
Fuchs / Van Hove / Hollinger:
Berliner Begegnung
(FMP) |
Gaber, Harley:
Indra's Net
(Edition Rz) |
Jerman, Jeph:
Abandoned Telephone Wire
(NO LABEL) |
Jerman, Jeph:
Drumber
(NO LABEL) |
Jerman, Jeph:
Grey (w/ detail)
(NO LABEL) |
Johansson, Sven-Ake:
Cymbals In The Night [VINYL]
(Broken Research) |
Kanon (Aki Takase, Kazuhisa Uchihashi, Axel Dorner):
Beauty Is The Thing
(Doubtmusic) |
Koenig, Gottfried Michael :
Gottfried Michael Koenig
(Edition Rz) |
Kosk, Patrick:
Mondweib
(Edition Rz) |
Lang, Klaus:
einfalt.stille
(Edition Rz) |
Lang, Klaus:
Trauermusiken
(Edition Rz) |
Merzbow / Elliott Sharp:
Tranz
(Caminante) |
Merzbow / Mamiffer / House Of Low Culture:
Lou Lou...In Tokyo [VINYL 2 LPs]
(Sige) |
Merzbow/ Jamie Saft:
Merzdub
(Caminante) |
Orchestra Of The National Center For Korean Traditional Performing Arts, The:
Yomillak: The Selection Of Korean Classical Music
(Edition Rz) |
Patterson, Ben:
Born In The State Of FLUX/us [2 CDs]
(Alga Marghen) |
Rampersaud / Shaw / Neal / Martin / Krakawiac:
Halcyon Science130410
(Barnyard) |
Riedl, Josef Anton :
Klangregionen 1951-2007
(Edition Rz) |
Scene Is Now, The:
Magpie Alarm
(Tongue Master) |
Takayanagi, Masayuki:
Guitar Solo
(Jinya Disc) |
Takayanagi, Masayuki:
Meta Improvisation
(Jinya Disc) |
Tazartes, Ghedalia:
Diasporas [VINYL]
(DAIS) |
Tohpati Ethnomission:
Save The Planet
(MoonJune) |
Tripwire:
Tripwire
(Generate Records) |
Various Artists:
Clara Maida: In Corpore Vili 2003-2008
(Edition Rz) |
Various Artists:
From the Kitchen Archives No.5: Pianos in The Kitchen
(Orange Mountain Music) |
Various Artists: Horatiu Radulescu:
20 Jahre Inventionen
(Edition Rz) |
Various Artists: Lang, Klaus / Arditti String Quartet:
20 Jahre Inventionen III
(Edition Rz) |
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Squidco Storefront
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Squidco has been in business as a mail-order store since 2001.
In 2010 we opened a storefront in downtown Wilmington, NC, giving customers access to our catalog
of more than 6,000 new items, plus hundreds of discounted, used, and promotional items
not listed on our website. We're open Monday-Friday, 12:00-6:00 PM,
so if you're in the North Carolina coastal region make sure to stop by and say hello,
we'd love to play some music for you!
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because: "a squid eating dough in a polyethylene bag is fast and bulbous, got me?"-Don Van Vliet
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