Record Store Day in-stores are going to rock

In addition to all the great exclusive releases available at local record stores on Record Store Day, Saturday, April 16, there will also be some great in-store performances at some stores.

First, Schoolkids Records in Raleigh will be hosting four bands starting with Radical Classical at 11 a.m., then the Dex Romweber Duo at noon (who will play Motorco Music Hall later that night) and The Raveonettes at 4 p.m. (who will play the Cat's Cradle later that night) and Adventure at 4 p.m. (who will play Local 506 the night before, Friday April 15). Adventure are no longer scheduled to perform.

The Raveonettes announce spring tour, coming to Carrboro

Gazey Danish pop duo The Raveonettes are preparing to release their fifth album in March via Vice Records titled Raven in the Grave, which will be followed by a month long North American tour.

They'll play the Cat's Cradle on Saturday, April 16. Tamaryn will open the show. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 4 via etix for $15.

No music is available from the new album yet, but check out the music video for "The Last Dance" from their last album In and Out of Control below.