Women in Music Take Center Stage at Jambaloo Festival

Independent record store owners discuss the importance of community and culture in the music industry.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Jambaloo, a North Texas music festival, hosted a symposium featuring four women who own and operate independent record stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The panelists discussed the challenges and rewards of running a brick-and-mortar music shop, the role of record stores in building community, and the unique experiences of being a woman in the male-dominated music industry.

Why it matters

The symposium highlights the vital role that independent record stores play in fostering local music scenes and providing a physical space for music fans to connect. It also shines a light on the contributions of women in the music industry, an area that has traditionally been male-dominated.

The details

The symposium, titled "On The Record: Women Behind DFW's Most Influential Indie Record Stores", featured Julie A. Doyle of Good Records, Melissa Hurtado of Spinster Records, Victoria Jameson of Get Records With Me, and Katie Scott of Red Zeppelin Records. The women discussed the importance of building a music community that extends beyond streaming and social media, the challenges of running a brick-and-mortar store, and the unique experiences of being a woman in the industry.

  • The symposium took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. during the Jambaloo music festival.
  • Jambaloo is a multi-day music festival that showcases local bands across the North Texas region.

The players

Jambaloo

A North Texas music festival that showcases local bands on stages across the region.

Spinster Records

An independent record store in the Bishop Arts District of Dallas, known for being female-friendly.

Good Records

An independent record store in Dallas, co-founded by Julie A. Doyle over 25 years ago.

Get Records With Me

An independent record store in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, opened less than a year ago by Victoria Jameson.

Red Zeppelin Records

An independent record store in the suburban town of McKinney, Texas, owned by Katie Scott.

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What they’re saying

“It keeps you alive. It keeps you centered. It was more about the culture, and getting people to hang out.”

— Julie A. Doyle, Co-founder, Good Records (dmagazine.com)

“It's people gathering, it's kids coming in after school. People just want to come in and have a conversation.”

— Katie Scott, Owner, Red Zeppelin Records (dmagazine.com)

“It was touching to see so much history in an album. It's bringing joy.”

— Melissa Hurtado, Owner, Spinster Records (dmagazine.com)

“That store is purely built on community. Anyone can go online and order something. It's a culture. It's a lot about the people, just a place to come to.”

— Victoria Jameson, Owner, Get Records With Me (dmagazine.com)

“Know who you are, be genuine. Anyone can put shelves in a building.”

— Katie Scott, Owner, Red Zeppelin Records (dmagazine.com)

What’s next

Jambaloo will wrap up on Sunday, February 16, 2026 with a showcase of students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts at the Granada Theater.

The takeaway

The symposium highlighted the vital role that independent record stores play in fostering local music scenes and building a sense of community around a shared love of music. It also showcased the important contributions of women in the male-dominated music industry, proving that passion, authenticity, and a commitment to community can help independent businesses thrive.