Iconic Calgary store closing
Posted Jul 6, 2010 8:10 am.
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An iconic 17th Avenue landmark is set to close.
Music store Megatunes will shut down by the end of this summer, after more than 20 years in business.
The Calgary Herald reports the owner decided to close up shop, but is not saying exactly why.
The artistic director for the Calgary Folk Festival says it’s likely a sign of the times, with more people downloading music and buying fewer CDs and records.
She adds it’s a big hit to the city’s independent music artists, who depend on the store to sell and promote their songs.
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