Closed Sunday 5.19.13

Well this certainly doesn't qualify as an event, but High Energy will not be open Sunday 5.19.13.  The doors will be locked, the alarm will be on, nobody will be there, don't come to the store this Sunday, don't look at it, don't mention it.  As a super secret insider tip, the store is often secretly open on Wednesday evenings, sometimes this super secret opening is announced on Facebook, you can also call the store at around 6 pm to check.

                            "Don't look at it, don't mention it, the word is spring" -Koto

Event: 5.11.13 Japanese Monster With Club Fuxxx

It's showtime again.  On Saturday May 11, High Energy will be having another most excellent shindig,  local synth-rock group Japanese Monster will perform first followed by DJ act Club Fuxx.  The event will start at 9, its free, and BYOB.  RSVP on Facebook so we know how many people will be there, thanks!http://www.facebook.com/events/102244386644973/

Disasterpiece Theatre V: The Skateboard Kid

It's Disasterpiece time again!  Come check out what is sure to be a truly special addition to Disastepiece Theatre's continuing series of seriously terrible films.

The flick will start around 8pm Thursday 8.25. There will be a free VHS raffle, refreshments, and good company.

RSVP on Facebook here:
 Disasterpiece V

Name Change? Upcoming Events!

You may have noticed that that DiscoVision Vintage has a new look, most specifically a new name.  Rest assured that the Laserdisc police did not come knocking at the door. For a personal history of the business and a detailed explanation of the name change keep reading! For information on the cool stuff that is happening this week at the store skip the next paragraph.

   Many of you have been shopping my vintage wears for several years since my humble beginnings at the SoWa Vintage Market; some for shoes, some for clothes, many for games.  What began as a hobby for me to supplement my own collection of various vintage items has turned into so much more.  Not so long ago I was operating under the name "Buy Upgraded Technology"  while meant as an ironic nod to the Futurist movement, and pertinent to the merchandise that I was selling, it was not a good name for a business.  When my brother Ethan joined up with my business in 2011 he eventually suggested overhauling the name to DiscoVision Vintage.  Brother Ethans' addition to the business brought in the skills of a professional hatter, businessman and vintage clothing aficionado.  In February of 2013 brother Ethan left to found Eminence Front: A Vintage Business, with his departure ends the collaboration DiscoVision Vintage. I have chosen High Energy Vintage as the name with which to re-brand my business.  Why High Energy?  If you have ever spoken to me for more than 30 minutes (about non-video game related things) my love of Italo Disco has probably come up.  High Energy music, is essentially the North American equivalent of Italo, and makes for a much better name than "Italo Disco Vintage" or "Man who Loves Cats Vintage"  or any other less catchy name.  High Energy also has a nice tie in with all the vintage gaming and electronic stuff that passes through the store.

Thanks for sticking with me and the cool old stuff that I like!  -Wiley

Events:

Lots of fun stuff happening at High Energy Vintage this week, check it out!

Dissasterpiece Theatre IV

Some fellow VHS fanatics have teamed up with High Energy to present a series of seriously terrible films presented on VHS.

On Thursday 3.28 we will be screening R.O.T.O.R a terrible mess of a film sure to amuse any terrible film fan.  An odd Robocop/Terminator ripoff shot in Texas on the budget of a steakhouse commercial.  The event begins at 8:00 pm,  space is limited so it is preferred that you RSVP on Facebook.  If Facebook isn't your thing, shoot me an email at HighEnergyVintage@Gmail.Com

This will be an ongoing monthly event, so if you miss this one, come next month!

High Energy Party Vol. 3

On Saturday 3.30 we will be having another super awesome dance party at the store.  If you came to either the DiscoVision opening party, or the Privates Party, you probably had a great time.  If you didn't come, you may have missed out on a really great time.  DJ Studebaker Hawk will be returning on the tables, along with Dustin Rosata and Will Martin.  Bring your dancin' shoes, or buy some from us!  The party starts at 9 ish and will go late-ish.  It is preferred that you RSVP on Facebook due to the small space thing (but hey you would be surprised how many people the store fits) Hope to see you there!

Cat Attack Sale!

Hey all,  thanks for supporting us in nearly 3 months of business at our new store.  It's been pretty awesome so far.   On a sadder note our cat Birdy (the DiscoVision mascot) died the same week that our store opened.  While we will never be able to replace Birdy the cat, we did get a new cat for Christmas.  In celebration of our new kitty Ms. Peel, and 3 months of awesome business in our new store we are having a sale this week.

Stop by the store this week, and stock up on all your vintage-y needs!
   

We're Open!

Firstly a big thanks to all who came out to our opening party, and to Studebaker Hawk for providing awesome Italo tunes all night.  We're pretty into this silly stuff which is often neither disco or Italian and we think you should be too! 

 

Cool New Stuff

We've currently got a great stock of functioning Polaroid camera's available ranging from $20.00 -$35.00.  Soon we will be the only Boston vendor carrying Imposible Project film for Polaroid cameras.  (Urban Outfitters may carry it at times, but they do not refrigerate it, and their staff are not instructed in proper usage, so they don't count!)
 
  In other news, we just added a jewelry display from our old SoWa pal Yuki Neko.

We already have a gaming station setup, so that many of our games can be previewed prior to purchase.  We will have a turntable setup by the end of the month so that our vinyl selection can be previewed as well.

Stop by and say "hi", we are open Wednesday through Sunday check here for hours and directions.

Shazam, We are Opening a Store!

The title of this post just about sums it up! We are super excited to finally have a "brick and mortar" location, especially one that is made out of actual  bricks.  1242 Broadway in Somerville will be the home of DiscoVision Vintage.  This is located in the Teele Sqaure area, apx. a 10 minute walk from the Davis red line stop.


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Our grandest of openings will be on Friday October 19 you can RSVP here on Facebook.

In the meantime we will still be at the The Davis Flea every Sunday from 10am to 4pm until it ends for the year on October 28.  Shoot us an email if you have any questions, comments, or general feedback for us.