Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, etc.) and his wife Jennifer are preparing to launch The Queen B Vinyl Café. The following was said about the venture in a press release:
“Oct. 7, 2024, Cottonwood, Ariz. – The Queen B Vinyl Café, formerly Puscifer The Store, opens its doors in Old Town Cottonwood at 102 E. Pima St. on Oct. 23. To celebrate the grand opening, the café features a week-long series of live events including comedy from Rory Scovel, a Q&A and book signing by Chet Zar, musical performances from Thou, Galactic Empire and Night Club, and a special Gospel Brunch with The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers.
“Relocating and renaming Puscifer The Store to Queen B Vinyl Café is about more than just a change of location – it is about seizing new possibilities,” Jennifer Keenan, co-owner of the Queen B Vinyl Cafe. “With our new location, we’re able to bring more live events to the community, while expanding our food offerings with the addition of both a coffee roaster and ramen house.”
Queen B Vinyl Café is an immersive experience. As a record store, it features a curated selection of the latest releases across all genres, while boasting exclusive, limited-edition, and rare releases from Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and TOOL. As an official Record Store Day participant, Queen B Vinyl Café is Northern Arizona’s exclusive outpost for the twice yearly event.
The multi-building facility also highlights the area’s designation as an American Viticultural Area (AVA), with a wine bar serving selections from Caduceus Cellars, Merkin Vineyards, and Four 8 Wineworks. Queen B Vinyl Café rounds out their culinary offerings with a newly established ramen house, and coffee roaster.
The beloved Barbifer barbershop also makes the move to the new location, continuing to offer haircuts and barber services. Touring tattoo and hair artists will make special appearances throughout the year.
Queen B Vinyl Café opening week events:
October 23 at 6 p.m.: Thou, with Slowhole, Cowface
Tickets: $15 advance/$18 doors
Purchase TicketsOctober 25 at 6:30 p.m.: Comedy Night featuring Rory Scovel, Galactic Empire, Clownvis, Chad Damiani (18+)
Tickets: $20
Purchase TicketsOctober 26 at 4 p.m.: Chet Zar – Artist Talk & Book Signing
Tickets: $10
Purchase TicketsOctober 26 at 6:30 p.m.: Night Club, with Miserable Ghost, Matteo Amaretto
Tickets: $10
Purchase TicketsOctober 27 at 11:00 a.m.: Gospel Brunch featuring The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers
ReservationsOctober 27 at 12:00 p.m.: Big Nazo Creature Sonic Soundscape Dance Party hosted by Afterschool Audiophiles
Tickets: $10
Purchase Tickets2008, became a destination for eclectic music and culture lovers. Now, in its new incarnation as Queen B Vinyl Café, it continues to be one of the country’s most unique retail spaces, offering live performances, collectible vinyl, wine, haircuts, and now, even ramen.”