Common Loon Records is based in Dothan, Alabama, and was founded by Justin Stickler (me) in 2019, paused for a couple years, then fired back up in 2023. It really began long before that— in my parents’ basement, you know, where the records were. They had a small collection of vinyl, most significantly, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, that I discovered back in the early 1990s. I’ve been hooked ever since. I liked everything about vinyl records, from the sound of the needle dropping onto the vinyl groove to the liner notes on the jacket - and the smell. You know what I’m talking about. If you don’t, then we should change that!

Inspired by labels such as Flying Fish, Arhoolie, Rounder, Old Homestead, County, and Poppy, we seek to record and promote authentic and sincere bluegrass, country, and any other roots music that is meaningful and made by people with whom we enjoy working.

I hope you will give our music a listen, and go hear these artists live. If you are one of those musicians that make this kind of music and have a decent outlet for said music, then give us a call or email and let’s make some records!