Tastemakers & Trendsetters: “Moe” Lyons spins the grooves in the heart of Gainesville - Gainesville Times

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Tastemakers & Trendsetters: “Moe” Lyons spins the grooves in the heart of Gainesville

Moe's Record Shop in downtown Gainesville is a favorite stop for visitors to the area with a large selection of new and used vinyl and CDs as well as used cassette tapes. Owner Moe Lyons moved his shop to downtown Gainesville from Flowery Branch where it has taken off in popularity. - photo by Scott Rogers

MOES 2.jpg — Moe's Record Shop in downtown Gainesville is a favorite stop for visitors to the area with a large selection of new and used vinyl and CDs as well as used cassette tapes. Owner Moe Lyons moved his shop to downtown Gainesville from Flowery Branch where it has taken off in popularity. - photo by Scott Rogers

In a world dominated by digital downloads and streaming services, Leonard “Moe” Lyons is betting on a slower, warmer sound – pressed into wax and spinning on a turntable.