Cellar Door Records

Cellar Door Records featured on NPR’s State of the RE:Union

Posted by Administrator on March 12th, 2012

A number of months ago Justin Markert sat down with Tina Antolini, producer of NPR’s State of the RE:Union to talk music, Cleveland, and Cellar Door Records. This 9 minute piece tells the story of how Justin and Rick Fike got their start. It also contains three excerpts from the track by track breakdown Justin gave of every artist and song on Cellar Door Records Volume III. Throughout the piece you’ll hear music from Frozen Hellsicles, ereact, and Justin Markert. Take a listen below!

http://stateofthereunion.com/cellar-door-records

In the interview, we talked about how Cellar Door Records Volume III was more about the promotion of Cleveland music than anything else, and that we didn’t have exclusive deals with some these artists, other than we’re all in it together trying to grow the community. That didn’t make the cut (the original interview was about 45 minutes). With that said, the music of The Lighthouse and the Whaler and e.react is not owned by Cellar Door Records, nor are these artists signed to any kind of exclusive record deal or legal contract with Cellar Door.

Cellar Door Records provides music for film The Long, Slow Death of a Twenty-Something

Posted by Administrator on October 4th, 2011

Exciting news for CDR and our friends! We are pleased to be a part of the 4Reelz , LLC/Maverick Entertainment Group-backed film The Long, Slow Death of a Twenty-Something, the first feature-length film from writer/director/actor Larry Longstreth. Cellar Door Records artists Keith Vance and Doug Ivancic each provided two songs to the film, all of which were selected by writer/director Longstreth.

David Bazan Played Cleveland Again

Posted by Administrator on October 4th, 2011

Again, in somewhat Cellar Door Records related news, ex Pedro the Lion singer/songwriter David Bazan came through Cleveland on September 15 and played a house show at CDR’s Justin Markert and his fiance Allie’s brand new apartment. This marks the fourth time in 2011 that David Bazan has been in the area. His band stopped into town while touring with Jimmy Eat World in February, he played a house show in April, played Musica in Akron with his band in June and was back for another living room show last month.

It was a great show with a ton of familiar faces. Brandon from Frozen Hellsicles, Garret and Mike from The Modern Electric, Nick and Matt from Humble Home, Inner Sanctum host Matt Wardlaw, ex-Madison East vocalist Jeremy Taylor and Cellar Door Records artist Rachel Bruening were all in attendance for this intimate show. Check out the video below:

Facebook/Twitter Contest is here!

Posted by Administrator on August 10th, 2011

Ok folks. Here’s the deal. We understand that our Facebook “like” count is admittedly low. And truthfully, we’ve got some really ridiculously exciting things to announce soon. With that said, the ad wizards at Cellar Door Records have created a contest that is equally beneficial to both you, the extremely dedicated Cleveland music fan, and us, the extremely dedicated Cleveland music record moguls (umm not quite.)

First of all, if you’re not familiar with us, you can read about us here:http://www.cellardoorrecords.com/
We were voted Best Record label in Cleveland Scene’s “Best of 2011.” We like good music and we like sharing it with others.

There are a number of ways to enter. How to enter:

Volume III Exclusive at Music Saves on Record Store Day

Posted by Administrator on April 7th, 2011

We are very excited to announce that Cellar Door Records Volume III will be available at Music Saves on Record Store Day for a great discounted price. If you purchase anything from Music Saves on Record Store Day (Saturday, April 16,) you can get Cellar Door Records Volume III for the low price of $2!

Music Saves is our favorite music store in the Cleveland area. We’re not the only one’s who think so. Music Saves was voted “Best place to buy music” AND “Best place to buy Vinyl” in Cleveland Scene’s “Best of 2011.”

Record Store Day is a national event. Here’s some info about it:

David Bazan in Cleveland

Posted by Administrator on April 2nd, 2011

This doesn’t have a whole lot to do with Cellar Door Records but we think it’s pretty cool anyway. One of Cellar Door Records’ owner, Justin Markert’s favorite musicians played a living room show in his living room in Cleveland last Thursday for the second time in two years. David Bazan (formerly of Pedro The Lion) played for more than 90 minutes to 45 lucky individuals. Bazan was here with a full band in February at House of Blues and will be back on tour this summer with a full band, making a stop at Musica in Akron on June 12 if you’re interested. It was a great night. Check out a video from the evening below.

CLEVELAND SCENE NAMES CELLAR DOOR RECORDS “BEST RECORD LABEL OF 2011″

Posted by Administrator on March 30th, 2011

In Cleveland Scene’s “Best of Cleveland 2011″ issue, out on March 30, Cellar Door Records was named Best Record Label. This is pretty cool for us. It’s a great way to top off the release of Cellar Door Records Volume III. Thanks to all of you that voted. Pick one up well…. anywhere. Below is the text from the article. You can see it on their site HERE.

Best Record Label

Cellar Door Records

The indie-minded Cellar Door (which started as a coffee shop) has shut down and restarted a couple times over the past decade. But they recently released their third Cleveland compilation, featuring some of the city’s best artists, including the Modern Electric, Humble Home, and Tom Evanchuck. Good news: Cellar Door is supposedly amping up for a more steady release schedule in the future.

cellardoorrecords.com

WHERE TO BUY CELLAR DOOR RECORDS VOLUME III

Posted by Administrator on March 25th, 2011

You can now purchase Cellar Door Records Volume III online. For $5 you’ll receive an immediate download of the album and the physical CD shipped to you. Doesn’t get any better than that kids. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE.

You can also pick it up at my favorite record store in cleveland, Music Saves.

In other news, there’s finally a facebook page for Cellar Door Records. If you haven’t ‘liked’ us yet, you can do so RIGHT HERE.

PRESS ROUNDUP FOR RELEASE

Posted by Administrator on March 17th, 2011

Below is a quick roundup of some of the press we’ve received in anticipation of the release.

Cleveland Magazine – March 16, 2011
http://clevelandmagazine.blogspot.com/2011/03/cellar-door-records-release-party-at.html

Cool Cleveland – March 15, 2011
http://www.coolcleveland.com/blog/2011/03/volume-iiibelieveland-cellar-door-records/

Radio 92.3 – March 8, 2011
http://radio923fm.radio.com/2011/03/08/cellar-door-records-cd-release-show-set-for-318-at-the-grog-shop/

Cleveland Scene – March 16, 2011
http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/cellar-dwellers/Content?oid=2400727

Radio 92.3, Inner Sanctum Playlist and Mention – March 13, 2011
http://radio923fm.radio.com/2011/03/14/inner-sanctum-playlist-3-13-11/

Cleveland.com | Plain Dealer – March 17, 2011
http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2011/03/cleveland-based_cellar_door_re.html

Ohio Authority | March 18, 2011
http://ohioauthority.com/articles/arts/cellar-door-records-album-release-grog-shop

Buzzbin Magazine | March 17, 2011
http://www.buzzbinmagazine.com/home/2011/03/17/cellar-door-to-release-15-band-compilation-album/

The Zender Agenda | March 22, 2011
http://thezenderagenda.blogspot.com/2011/03/cellar-door-records-volume-iii.html

The Rhythm Report – Humble Home | March 23, 2011
http://therhythmreport.blogspot.com/2011/03/humble-home-plays-album-release-party.html

The Rhythm Report – Rob Geer | March 22, 2011
http://therhythmreport.blogspot.com/2011/03/rob-geer-opens-with-demo-at-grog-shop.html

Also be on the look out for features in physical print like this week’s Scene and the April issue of Cleveland Magazine.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Posted by Administrator on January 15th, 2011

Cleveland, January 31, 2011: Cellar Door Records will be celebrating their 6^th release, “Cellar Door Records Volume III,” on March 18, 2011 at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. Admission price of $10 includes a copy of the new album. Bands performing include Joshua Jesty and band, Humble Home, Rob Geer and Band, Frozen Hellsicles and moonshake.

“Cellar Door Records Volume III” is a collection of music from some of the best and brightest artists in Cleveland. Cellar Door veterans Josh Jesty, Keith Vance, Justin Markert and Doug Ivancic have contributed new material as well as a number of newcomers to our circle, but certainly not to the scene. The rock & roll of Diamonds & Pearls and The Modern Electric, the indie folk of Humble Home and Tinamou, the instrumental post-rock of moonshake, the ambient sounds of David Beans, and the songwriting of Tom Evanchuck and Rob Geer, make for an eclectic yet powerful example of what Cleveland has to offer.

March 18 will not only be a celebration of some great local music, but it’s also owner Justin Markert’s birthday! So come one, come all to what will surely be an event you don’t want to miss.

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Cellar Door Records is a small boutique record label run out of Cleveland Ohio.