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Step into the gallery of imagination as we appreciate the artistry and innovation on 'The Truth in This Art' with Rob Lee. On today’s episode, we have Bryan Burkert, a prominent entrepreneur and the visionary owner behind some of Baltimore's beloved small businesses, including the iconic Soundgarden record store. His ventures extend to Fletcher's, an enchanting live music venue, and The Rockwell, a cutting-edge projection wrap venue. Bryan's deep passion for music drives his commitment to curating immersive and captivating spaces for patrons to revel in. With a reputation for excellence and creativity, he continues to make a significant impact on Baltimore's cultural scene, captivating music enthusiasts and creating unforgettable experiences for all.

ABOUT Soundgarden

It began back in 1993 in Baltimore, Maryland and since then we've been the recipients of over 50 Best-Of record store awards. In 2014 we were voted the 2nd best record store in the United States by Rolling Stone Magazine.

The Sound Garden, located in historic Fells Point in Baltimore, Maryland, opened in 1993 in a tiny space across the street from our current locations. Our little independent music store quickly established itself as the award-winning Baltimore's Best Independent Record Store. In 1994, The Sound Garden moved into its present location - a 6000+ square foot warehouse - where we proudly carry an immense and eclectic selection of music, movies and really cool stuff.Why are we different from other independent record stores and independent music stores? Quite simply - because of the amazing selection of used and new Vinyl, CDs, DVDs, LPs, video games and Blu-Rays we can offer to our always satisfied customers. We stock over 100,000 new and used CDs and DVDs. In addition to having the hot new releases, we carry a variety of imports, obscure and rare titles, and releases from smaller independent labels...at ridiculously low prices! We also sell posters, t-shirts, stickers, books and other random wonderful finds. We are a team of curators. We are 20 year plus Record Store folks, who live to discover and share what moves us with you.If you're looking for something that we don't carry, we'll be glad to order it for you. Special orders can be placed at no additional cost to you and usually arrive within a week. We also invite you to listen to nearly any title in the store before you buy it; just ask one of our music experts who will gladly assist - with no pressure to buy! Visit the Baltimore location (or our Syracuse location) and find out why we've won numerous accolades, including "Best Record Store" from Baltimore Magazine and from the City Paper.

For today's topic:

• Join us as Bryan Burkert shares his inspiring journey as a small business owner, driven by his passion for music and the desire to create a record store that embodies the essence of his childhood memories. Learn how Soundgarden, the iconic record store in Baltimore, came to be and the challenges and triumphs that shaped its success.
• Tune in to discover the secrets of Bryan Burkert's entrepreneurial prowess as he reveals his belief in the power of adaptation and the art of listening to the audience's needs. Uncover the strategies that helped him create and sustain successful businesses like Fletcher's, a captivating live music venue, and The Rockwell, an innovative projection wrap venue.
• Explore the revival of vinyl and its surging popularity, especially among young females, as Bryan Burkert delves into this fascin