8.17.08 Looking for something fun to do with the rest of your summer? We have some shows coming up in our record store that'll be worth it. Wednesday August 20th at 9pm Digital Leather Thomas Function Saturday September 6th at 8pm Dylan Sneed William Blackart AND THE BIGGEST NEWS YET! We are putting out our very first release as Vertical House Records! Florence Alabama's own Rise Up Howling Werewolf. The 2 song 45 will be released on Wednesday September 10th...and these babies will cost only 5 bucks. Record Release Show – Monday September 22 at 9pm: Rise Up Howling Werewolf Thomas Function Eric & The Happy Thoughts The record store will open at 8pm, admission is $5. |
7.7.08 Whoa, we are long over due on an update...so onward. Spend your summer with wax! We are having several in-stores performances that you should mark your calender to attend...for only $5! Wednesday July 9th at 9pm The Slippery Slopes Dan Satterfield's Dick The Shinning Path Tuesday July 15th at 9pm Meth Teeth Fault Lines Wednesday August 20th at 9pm Digital Leather Thomas Function Also, check out Vertical House Eargasms - A Mixtape Series that we have been making of the items we have in stock and/or bands that have played at Vertical House Records. |
4.20.08 Thanks to everyone that came out to Vertical House Record Store to celebrate a very successful Record Store Day with us! We had quite a fun time and I hope you did too! Can't wait to do it all again next year... In the meantime, Vertical House Record Store is having an in-store performance on Thursday, April 24th featuring Polka Madre, gypsy-punk from the street of Mexico City. Show starts at 8pm and costs only $5. Also, they are said to put on one amazing show. Speaking of shows, we're having another! April 28th at 8pm with Thomas Function, Holy Shit!, and Juiceboxxx...it'll be awesome. $6. |
4.4.08 Spring Cleaning is upon us, and we've given our website a face lift. We were outgrowing all of those little icons, and it was getting to be too much clicking. We're still tweaking things, so hopefully you won't run into too many problems. April 19th is Record Store Day and we invite you to spend the day to celebrate independant record stores with us! We'll have new vinyl releases, entertainment, and great deals! *More details to be released soon...sign up for our emai list to be the first to know about this and everything else we have up or sleeves. And until we add the photos to this site, be sure to check out Vertical House's livejournal for all the photos of bands that have played in our store. Speaking of shows, on Monday April 7th, Vertical House is having a FREE SHOW featuring Uke Box and The Dastardly Do-Nothings. Come on out...what else is there to do on a Monday night? |
12.25.07 Quick thanks to all of the performers that have performed recently in our store...and the friends and fans that have enjoyed themselves. We look forward to be able to continue having shows. On January 3rd The Jacuzzi Boys, The Shining Path, and The Lightbulbs are performing live at 8pm. Join our email list to receive updates on future events! Continuing on music, we've added more songs on the mixtape (now featuring The Dastardly Do-Nothings, Sleep Party, and Pizza!) Another page that we haven't forgotten about is the shop page! It's been updated with a bunch of new goodies to welcome in the new year. 'Tis the season for hilarious comedy! Come check out Crash Boom Bang Theatre's Knucklehead. A dark holiday-themed fantasy about a would be daredevil and family man who gets everything he's ever wanted and more, only to give it all up in the end. Performances on Friday, December 28th at 9pm & Saturday, December 29th at 9pm. Both performances at the Flying Monkey. Purchase pre-sale tickets here. |
11.25.07 Long time, no update. Most of our time has been spent renovating our house...the inspiration for this whole site/thing. We had some very successful shows in our new (and bigger) record store...Can Kickers, Phosphorescent, Bodies of Water, Christian James and the Coyotes, Sleep Party, Holy Shit!, and many others! If you missed the shows, you can view the pics over here. Speaking of shows, be sure to come to Vertical House Record Store on December 12th to see an in-store performance from Paleo, Andy Dale Petty, and Triceratops. Show starts at 8pm. Cover is $5. Mark le calendar. The fall weather beckons the camera. Therefore, over fourteen new photos have been added. |
10.08.07 Join Vertical House for an in-store performance on November 7th at 8 pm featuring: The Lightbulbs, Sleep Party, The New Flesh, and South French Broads. Good music + records = all you need. |
10.02.07 Vertical House and the Flying Monkey team up again: Bowerbirds (from NC), Phosphorescent (from NY), and Christian James & the Coyotes (from HSV) November 1st at 8pm for 5 dollars. If you haven't heard these bands yet check them out and come to the show. |
08.22.07 It's been a while, but we're back! With over 30 new photos added, I decided to simplify the visual page to save my sanity (and yours). What are your plans for September 1st? Well, you should come to the Flying Monkey Arts Center at 9pm to see Crash Boom Bang Theatre Go Friggin' Skitzoid with the Pine Hill Haints as musical guests. Pssst...it's also the Pine Hill Haints' record release show. Therefore, come one come almost all. We recommend mature audience members who have a sense of humor to attend. 'Tis the generation of social networking sites, and we're trying to keep our ground covered. Add us on any (or all) of the following: facebook, livejournal, and myspace. |
06.15.07 We caved. Everybody's doing it, so I guess we must too. Vertical House now has a myspace. Add us to your friends to receive nifty bulletins about new releases, upcoming shows, and more! No worries, we'll continue to update our site with new music and information. After all, you can't do everything on myspace...yet. |
06.14.07 Vertical House now takes special orders on Vinyl & CDs. We've got a wonderful shipment of new vinyl coming our way, so be sure to visit the record store to get the newest and best selections. Our store hours are Wednesday - Friday 5:30pm to 8:30pm & Saturday noon to 4pm. We are located at 2211 Seminole Drive on the second floor of Lowe Mill. |
06.13.07 We added Sworn Enemies to our mixtape. They were so much fun to watch, so if they are ever nearby - go see! Hopefully we can get them back to Huntsville for another show in the near future. |
06.08.07 Join us on Friday, June 29th, at the Flying Monkey (2211 Seminole Drive) for Vertical House Presents: The Snake The Cross The Crown, Christian James & the Coyotes, The Dreaded Firefly & Sweet Lucy, and Grand Prize Game. Show starts at 8pm and the cover is $5. |
06.01.07 Happy June! Bring on the summer. Last night Vertical House had it's first in-store performance featuring Sworn Enemies, Barnstormers, and Leah Quinelle All-Stars Featuring Happy! Check out photos and videos of each band here. Thanks to Ryan Hickman from Go! Magazine and the wonderful article he wrote about us and our show. |
05.29.07 Join us this Thursday, May 31st for a show! Vertical House Presents: Sworn Enemies, Barnstormers, and Leah Quinelle All-Stars Featuring Happy! Store opens at 5 pm with the music starting at 7 pm. We are located on the second floor of Lowe Mill...2211 Seminole Drive. View the flyer here. |
05.03.07 Pre-sale tickets for Crash Boom Bang Theatre's performance of The Bhagavad Meatloaf are now available in our store...both of 'em! |
05.01.07 Rabbit, Rabbit. More photos have been added to the visual page. Along with 12 to the random-keep-refreshing-your-browser-and-you'll-see-a-new-photo section. We've added our friends Why Are We Building Such A Big Ship to our mixtape. Be sure you check them out when they play here at the Flying Monkey on May 19th following Crash Boom Bang Theatre's performance of The Bhagavad Meatloaf. |
04.25.07
Vertical House now has set hours.
We are open from Wednesday-Friday 5:30pm 'til 8:30pm and on Saturday noon 'til 4ish. We buy, sell and trade new and used cds, dvds, vinyl, and more. Come visit us upstairs in Lowe Mill - 2211 Seminole Drive. |
03.27.07 New music available in our store! The second full length release by The Snake The Cross The Crown entitled "Cotton Teeth" and Thomas Function's (newest) self-titled 7-inch. Not only are they being sold online, but we have them available in the record store located in historic Lowe Mill (2211 Seminole Drive) on the second floor. We are open every Saturday from noon-4pm and during Flying Monkey events. We will have more hours come mid-April. |
03.21.07 It's that time again! Crash Boom Bang Theatre has paired up with The Counterclock Wise to present a live-action silent movie. Pre-sale tickets are available in our store. Get 'em a dollar cheaper than at the door. Vertical House will also be selling the pre-sale tickets every Saturday at the Artist Market (noon-4 pm) at the Flying Monkey Arts Center (come visit our new place and shop around some!) Show Dates: Saturday March 31st at 9 pm, Sunday April 1st at 7 pm, Saturday April 6th at 9 pm w/ The Zydepunks. All performances at the Flying Monkey Arts Center. You shouldn't miss this. |
03.14.07 Two new songs from Christian James and the Coyotes. And be sure to make yourself available at the Tavern on April 7th. We now have a physical store! We hope to be open this Saturday (at the artist market) and continue with regular store hours everyday...to be posted soon. Enjoy the weather and support local music! |
02.04.07 Over 16 new photos spread throughout the sub categories...and not including the 8 new ones added to the rotation on the front page. Vertical House will now be taking part in the Artist Market every Saturday at the Flying Monkey Arts Center from noon 'til 4. We will be selling records, cds, and other media as well as Crash Boom Bang merchandise (and pre-sale tickets!) We encourage all local artists to come by and spread the word. And if you've got something to sell, come set up a table! And mark your calendars - March 3rd - Christian James and the Coyotes, Thomas Function, and Circuit Pop at the Flying Monkey at 9pm. |
01.13.07 Pre-sale tickets for Crash Boom Bang's February performance, "A Few Good Minutes" now available for purchase. The dates for the performances are as followed: February 16th, 17th, 23rd at 9pm and February 25th at 7pm. Performances are upstairs at the Flying Monkey Arts Center. |
01.01.07 Happy New Year!! |
11.19.06 Vertical House is proud to say that we now have pre-sale tickets available for Crash Boom Bang Theatre shows! We are also happy to be a part of the troupe, so I definitely encourage you to buy your tickets in advance to not miss out on a great show...plus they are a dollar cheaper than at the door, and you won't have to worry about hearing "sold out." The dates for "The Seventh Deadly Sin" are as followed: December 9th, 22nd, 23rd at 9pm and December 10th at 7pm. Performances are upstairs at the Flying Monkey Arts Center. See you at the show!! PLUS we added to the mix tape again, and you should hear. |
11.15.06 We have completed a website for one of our favorite restaurants, Café Baba... which we recommend to you all! It is now proudly on display in the design section along with a few other additions. The fall season brings out the camera in me, and I've added selected shots to the visual sections. One day I'll scan all my polaroids in, but that day is not today...and probably not tomorrow. Our mix tape is growing! We've added more songs for you to enjoy. However, if you find yourself needing MORE music (which I don't blame you) make sure you click on the While on the subject of music, Vertical House has a last.fm account, so if you're on there feel free to add us. We like new friends! Got Livejournal? We do too. |
8.19.06 Ok, so I fixed a stupid error. Christian James and the Coyotes now have two different songs on their page...and not the same one twice. hah. Things are coming along with the ep and the release date to be announced soon! In other news, DNH Records has released a limited edition Thomas Function 7". GOOD NEWS! You can buy it right here on our site. Make sure to get a shirt or two to start your Thomas Function collection off right! |
8.06 We are including, but not excluding: a record label, design firm, online store. It is a constantly evolving process that just seems to be falling into place perfectly. There are many great ideas and projects in the works. Look forward to our new releases, music downloads, and whatever else we feel necessary. We can't exactly explain it, but there's something about the south that makes us want to stay longer. Damn you, Alabama. |
8.06 Thomas Function is all over! |
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Who said business and pleasure don't mix? We are a husband and wife duo that thrives in the South. If you're a band looking for a release, or even willing to let us host a song or two, contact us. Just starting a business or need an update on your logo? With degrees in graphic and web design on top of years of experience, we can take on your every design need. Email us for quotes for your next project. |