What makes Treedome in Rochester, Minnesota, a special place #recordstore

Опубликовано 16 апреля 2026, 22:45

Go inside Rochester, Minnesota's Treedome record store and music venue
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In the middle of downtown Rochester’s last remaining historic block sits Treedome. The shop stocks new and used vinyl, thrifted clothing, vintage memorabilia, racks of shiny CDs, and several shelves of tapes that are secured to the wall during in-store concerts so they don’t go flying. Rochester residents might remember the space as Big Brads, the former home to many a game of beer pong or darts. The old bar still runs half the length of the room, providing ample counter space for sorting through record collections and laying out merch.

Treedome has gained a following for its punk and metal shows, filling a unique need in a town with few DIY concert venues where moshing is acceptable. Newbies can be assured that the crowds are respectful, and the team strives for a safe, inclusive vibe.

Find out more about @Treedome — and about other record stores in Rochester and in Southeast Minnesota — by checking out our "Minnesota Record Store Guide: Rochester, Southeastern Minnesota, and nearby" thecurrent.org/feature/2026/04...

Words and images: Rosei Skipper
Video edit: Eric Xu Romani, Ariel Tilson | MPR

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