Sunday, November 11, 2007

Independent Music Boutique Reopens in Houston

From Houston Chronicle:

A longtime hotspot for Texas and regional musicians — and a beacon for their fans — has reopened with some of the same faces.

Except for ownership and location, little has changed at Cactus Records, which reopened Saturday, said Quinn Bishop, who managed the old store and is an owner of the new.

The independent music boutique sells all types of music, but it specializes in Texas music and focuses on providing a venue for local and regional musicians. The 6,000-square-foot shop sits in a shopping strip just a few blocks from the original.

After owners of the original store, Bud and Don Daily, retired and shut down the business in March 2006, they gave the naming rights to Bishop, who had worked at the store for 20 years.

The Dailys found success for decades in Houston's music scene, but the business has changed in recent years, presenting challenges for independent retailers. Bigger companies have lower prices, and many potential buyers are downloading music from the Internet.

But that can be an advantage to a specialty business determined to woo sophisticated listeners with a unique selection and an artsy shopping experience, Bishop said.

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