Independent New York music
label Mexican Summer is enjoying the warm weather by setting up camp at the
Brooklyn Flea Market. The label, whose parent company is Andres Santo Domingo and Tom Clapp’s
Kemado Records, is part of a market featuring
hundreds of local vendors selling their wares.
According to the New York Times, the Brooklyn Flea Market
is “One of the great urban experiences in New York.” The year-round market
(outdoors April-Thanksgiving, indoors Thanksgiving-March) features food vendors
during the summer, an outdoor concert series, and much more.
Brooklyn Flea Market was
founded in 2008 by Jonathan Butler (founder of Brownstoner.com) and Eric Denby.
The two have operated it ever since. Not only does the market provide a venue
for local independent businesses to sell their wares and therefore stimulates
the local economy, but it is also known for having only the best. Mexican
Summer Instagrammed a photo of their setup at Brooklyn Flea Market last week, the caption reading, “We're set up at the @bkflea record
fair - open for biz at 11. Come see us!!”
Photo from Mexican Summer Instagram.
The independent music label was
in the company of a multitude of other local vendor types, including
arts/crafts, antiques/collectibles, vintage clothing, art, photography, food,
jewelry, furniture/salvage, and many more.
Brooklyn Flea Market has grown
to include several locations in the five years since its inception. To are
located in New York City, while one is in Philadelphia. Catch the next most
convenient one to support local vendors like Mexican Summer:
Fort Greene Flea: 176 Lafayette Ave, Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Williamsburg Flea: East River State Park, Sundays 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Philly: The Piazza 1050 N. Hancock St., Philadelphia, Sunday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Starting June 2)
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