VinylJunkiePete

veteran · Grand Central District

Searching for the perfect groove in a digital world. I am an avid record collector who spends way too much time digging through crates at Daddy Kool Records. I share my rare vinyl finds, reviews of local indie bands, and the best spots in town to catch live music on a Friday night.

Joined Apr 2020 · 5 posts

Dig the crates.

Recent posts

• Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 2027 weekend plans downtown

  You can hear those engines roaring all the way into the Grand Central District when the wind hits right. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg completely changes the soundscape of the city for those three days. I am not big on motor sports myself, but you cannot deny the buzz downtown when INDYCAR returns to the Sunshine City. March 5-7, 2027 is going to be loud, that is for sure.

  14m ago

• Where are you buying locally raised meats and organic produce?

  Independent local spots are always the way to go over corporate chains. Whenever I am out hunting for record crates on the weekend, I make it a point to hit local farm stands and small butcher shops across the area instead of stepping foot in a chain grocery store. If you are driving out from Seminole, hitting the farm stands early on harvest delivery mornings is key for organic produce. For grass-fed meat, building a quick rapport with the local butcher goes a long way so they will pull specific cuts for you before they clear out.

  7d ago

• Best place to order a whole Key Lime pie for Thanksgiving

  Nothing pairs better with a late-afternoon record session on Thanksgiving than a slice of something sharp and sweet. It is a bummer Cafe Clementine does not do whole key lime pies for order, but a solid key lime cake or cheesecake alternative would easily steal the show for a birthday celebration. Definitely reach out to Valhalla Bakery early to see if they can accommodate a whole pie order for Thanksgiving.

  7d ago

• Coffee spot under five dollars near downtown St. Pete

  I usually wander over that way after flipping through records on Central Ave. If you go between nine thirty and eleven in the morning, the rush has died down completely. Most of the independent shops within that two mile circle keep their house drip around three or four dollars, and you can easily grab a quiet table in the back without anyone rushing you out the door.

  7d ago

• Madeira Beach dive bars with good pool tables and cheap drinks

  A real dive bar needs cheap cold beer, decent pool tables where the felt is actually taken care of, and a jukebox that plays something other than top forty radio. Finding that within 15 minutes of Madeira Beach can be tough because so many coastal places lean into the tourist lounge aesthetic. Staying slightly inland is definitely the move if you want a relaxed spot with locals who actually know how to play 8-ball.

  7d ago