Sabrina Carpenter "Man's Best Friend" Release Party
Aug
29
3:30 PM15:30

Sabrina Carpenter "Man's Best Friend" Release Party

Sabrina fans! This one’s for you! We’re pumped to say that we’ll be hosting a special listening event for the release of Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album “Man’s Best Friend” , out August 29th.

Stop on in Friday. August 29th at 3:30pm to hear the new songs, secure your copy of the record and grab some sweet giveaways. Plus, hang back for your chance to win the grand prize giveaway ;) No purchase required to attend the event. Giveaways will be dispersed at a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

Man's Best Friend is the upcoming seventh studio album by the American singer Sabrina Carpenter. It is set to be released on August 29, 2025, by Island Records. The album's lead single, "Manchild", charted at number one in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Carpenter produced the track with Jack Antonoff, who also co-produced her previous studio album, Short n' Sweet (2024).

The cover artwork of Man's Best Friend generated controversy and significant media attention; some criticized it as appealing to the male gaze in a detrimental manner to women, while others saw it as a way to challenge misogynistic expectations of women's sexual behavior. Later, Carpenter released an alternate direct-to-consumer cover, which she described as "approved by God".

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Big Thief "Double Infinity" Early Listening Party
Sep
3
3:30 PM15:30

Big Thief "Double Infinity" Early Listening Party

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We're excited to announce we’ll be hosting an exclusive early listening event for Big Thief’s newest album, "Double Infinity," ahead of its official release on September 5th!

Join us on Wednesday, September 3rd @ 3:30 PM for a first listen of the album, hang with fellow Big Thief fans, and enjoy some fun giveaways while you're here. Plus, make sure to hang back for a chance to win a signed item from the band! No purchase required to attend the event. Giveaways will be dispersed at a first come first served basis, while supplies last. Grand prize winner will be chosen via random number generator after listening.

See ya soon!

“Big Thief's Double Infinity is their sixth studio album, recorded live over three weeks in winter with a collaborative community of musicians at New York's Power Station. The album emphasizes improvisation and collective discovery, aiming for a communal and free-flowing feel, and explores themes of time, transition, inner and outer worlds, and the space between desire and regret. The album features new core members Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, and James Krivchenia, marking a new era following the departure of former bassist Max Oleartchik.”

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Twenty One Pilots "Breach" Early Listening Party + Pre Order Event
Sep
6
3:00 PM15:00

Twenty One Pilots "Breach" Early Listening Party + Pre Order Event

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We're thrilled to share some exciting news with you — we’ll be hosting an exclusive early listening party for Twenty One Pilots’ highly anticipated new album, "Breach," ahead of its official release on September 12t

Join us on Saturday, September 6th at 3 PM for a first listen to select tracks from the album, connect with fellow TOP fans, and enjoy some fun giveaways while you're here. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the fandom, this is a perfect chance to celebrate the band's new era together. No purchase required to attend the event. Giveaways will be dispersed at a first come first served basis, while supplies last.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and come ready for a great time — we can’t wait to see you there!

Also, we have all five Listening Party Exclusives picture discs on order! Woo hoo! They will 1) ONLY be available as a pre-order during the event. 2) They will CERTAINLY be allocated so we will UPDATE YOU CLOSER TO DATE once we see our shipping numbers on how we will go about pre-orders for these exclusives.

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Ethel Cain Midnight Listening Event
Aug
7
to Aug 8

Ethel Cain Midnight Listening Event

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Hey Ethel Cain fans! This ones for you! Super excited to announce that we will be hosting a midnight sales event for Ethel Cain's highly anticipated sophomore album "Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You". Come swing by Thursday, August 7th to get a sneak peek at the new tracks and secure your copy before anyone else! We'll have some listening party specific posters free with purchase of the new record (at the midnight event only) while supplies last.

Doors at 10:45 pm. Listening starts at 11pm. Sales to begin at midnight.

If you pre-ordered an indie edition of the album from us (Guestroom Records Louisville) and pick it up at the event we will consider this purchase eligible for a listening party poster in the order of your arrival at the event..

We do not expect to hit capacity for this event BUT you can line up outside whenever you would like. We will issue wristbands/numbers upon entry for album purchasing order should we expect demand to far exceed supply on posters.

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Wombo x Guestroom In Store Event +"Danger in Fives" Early Sale
Aug
6
5:00 PM17:00

Wombo x Guestroom In Store Event +"Danger in Fives" Early Sale

Hey folks! We’re excited to invite you to a special in-store event with none other than Louisville’s very own Wombo!!

In celebration of their new album “Danger in Fives” the band will be stopping by to DJ a set with tracks from the record along with some of their favorite deep cuts and inspirations.

Join us Wednesday, August 6th at 6pm and get a chance to hear the new album in a unique way — spun live by the band themselves. They’ll also be mixing up some refreshing mocktails for everyone to enjoy, and best of all, you’ll be able to grab an early physical release of Danger in Fives on CD, cassette, or vinyl before it hits the shelves on August 8th! Come hang out, sip something tasty, chat with the band, and pick up the new record. It’s going to be a super fun evening — hope to see you there!

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Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band "New Threats From the Soul" Early Listening Party + DJ Set
Jul
25
7:00 PM19:00

Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band "New Threats From the Soul" Early Listening Party + DJ Set

We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting a listening event for Ryan Davis + The Roadhouse Band’s new album “New Threats from the Soul. Coming out August 16th, 2025.

Stop in on Friday, July 25th at 7:00pm to hear Ryan Davis spin new tracks and other songs that inspired the new record!

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Tyler Childers "Snipe Hunter" Release Party
Jul
25
5:30 PM17:30

Tyler Childers "Snipe Hunter" Release Party

We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting a release listening event for Tyler Childer’s new album “Snipe Hunter”. Coming out July 25th, 2025.

Stop in on Friday, July 25th at 5:30pm to get a listen to the new tracks, grab some giveaways and enter for a chance to win a signed print!

“Snipe Hunter is the highly anticipated new album from singer-songwriter Tyler Childers. Comprised of thirteen songs, the release marks Childers’ seventh studio album, and the follow up to his Grammy-nominated, critically acclaimed Rustin’ In The Rain. All songs were written by Childers, and the album was produced by 9x Grammy winner Rick Rubin.”

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S.G. Goodman x Guestroom - In Store Performance and Q&A
Jun
25
5:30 PM17:30

S.G. Goodman x Guestroom - In Store Performance and Q&A

We are so excited to announce a very special in-store performance with S.G. Goodman at 5:30pm on Wednesday June 25th in celebration of their new album "Planting by the Signs" (out 6/20 via @thirtytigers). The performance will be followed by a Q&A with Patrick Hallahan of My Morning Jacket.

The instore is open to all and free to attend*. PREORDER WITH PRIORITY WRISTBANDS HAS CLOSED AS OF TUESDAY 6/24 but we will have some limited space for walk up attendees**.

We can't wait to host you all!

*space permitting

**priority entry holders must be in line by 5:15-- we will open the event to general entry 10 minutes prior to the event and general entry to follow.

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Cash Langdon In-Store Performance
Jun
19
4:00 PM16:00

Cash Langdon In-Store Performance

Big news! We will be hosting an all ages, free to attend in-store performance with Cash Langdon on Thursday, June 19th @ 4pm!

Make sure to stick around after the performance for a chance to get some signed vinyl from Cash and the band!

Dogs (out May 2 on Seasick Records) is Cash Langdon’s second record under his own name, but the first joined by his band Meadow Dust (bassist Matt Whitson and drummer Reagan Bruce). Mostly recorded at Portside Studios (the former location of the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound) in just two days, engineer Brad Timko (Dan Sartain, St. Paul and The Broken Bones) captured the trio sounding fierce and tight. Their fuzzy take on heavy country rock recalls Neil Young & Crazy Horse and gives off the heat of Langdon’s native Birmingham. Like Young, his voice is simultaneously earnest and world-weary, but there’s a sense of humor too, and a resignation to keeping on (“Dogs”). These songs are beautiful, searing, southern-gothic testaments to the ongoing violence of being awake to the world around you (“Lilac Whiskey Noise”) and the resolve to stay awake anyway (“Magic Again”).

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Stereolab "Instant Holograms on Metal Film" Release Day Listening Party
May
23
1:00 PM13:00

Stereolab "Instant Holograms on Metal Film" Release Day Listening Party

It’s listening party time again! We’re stoked to announce that we will be hosting a listening party to celebrate the release of Stereolab’s new album “Instant Holograms on Metal Film”. Coming out May 23rd, 2025.

Stop in on Friday, May 23rd at 1pm to pick up the album, hear the new tracks and grab some sweet giveaways!

Stereolab have shared details of their first studio album in 15 years, titled Instant Holograms On Metal Film.

Spanning 13 tracks, the record was written by the group’s Laetitia Sadier and Tim Gane, and performed by the pair together with Andy Ramsay, Joe Watson and Xavi Muñoz, who currently form the band’s touring lineup.

There are also guest contributions on the album from Bitchin’ Bajas’ Cooper Crain and Rob Frye; Ben LaMar Gay; and Cavern Of Anti-Matter’s Holger Zapf, among others.

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Car Seat Headrest "The Scholars" Release Day Listening Event
May
2
1:00 PM13:00

Car Seat Headrest "The Scholars" Release Day Listening Event

We’re stoked to announce that we will be hosting a listening party to celebrate the release of Car Seat Headrest’s new album “The Scholars”. Coming out May 2nd, 2025.

Stop in on Friday, May 2nd at 1pm to pick up the album, hear the new tracks, grab some giveaways and enter for a chance to win some signed postcards from the band!

Having gone through their trials, Car Seat Headrest are now ready for the next chapter in their career. It will astonish both longtime supporters and new fans. While Car Seat Headrest started as Toledo's solo project, it is now fully a band. “What we've been doing more of in recent years is just taking the pulses of each other. We’ve really been leaning into that sort of cocoon that started off with the pandemic years and just turned into this special space that we were creating all on our own,” says Toledo. “I was coming out of it as a solo project and it always just felt like it was in pieces. There's the album we're working on, and then there's a live show that we're doing, and then there's everything in between. And it didn't really feel to me like things got in sync in an inner feeling way until this record, with that internal communal energy. And it's become that band feeling for me in a much more realized way. That's been a big journey.” It is a journey that listeners will want to embark on again and again as they absorb and discover the rich depths and clanging resonances of The Scholars.

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The Head and The Heart "Aperture" Early Listening Event
Apr
30
5:00 PM17:00

The Head and The Heart "Aperture" Early Listening Event

We’re excited to announce that we will be participating in an early listening event for The Head & The Heart’s new album “Aperture”. Coming out May 9th, 2025.

Stop in on Wednesday, April 30th at 5pm to get a sneak peak at the new tracks, grab some giveaways and enter for a chance to win a signed lithograph from the group!

“Sun was made for coming out, even though the night is long.” Aperture – The Head And The Heart’s sixth album and first since signing to Verve Forecast – is the affirming work of a band finding again its shared footing, reaching unimagined levels of camaraderie and mutual risk as one. With every song fortified by the sense of beginning again, Aperture is The Head And The Heart’s most vital and poignant album. Featuring tracks like the album’s beautifully arcing opener “After the Setting Sun” and the mighty anthem “Arrow,” Aperture is a stunning testament to the collaborative work of a band who decided to let in the light, return to their roots, and forge a new path, together as one.

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Blondeshell "If You Asked For A Picture" Early Listening Event
Apr
28
5:00 PM17:00

Blondeshell "If You Asked For A Picture" Early Listening Event

We’re excited to announce that we will be participating in an early listening event for Blondeshell’s new album “If You Asked For A Picture”. Coming out May 2nd, 2025.

Stop in on Monday, April 28th at 5pm to get a sneak peak at the new tracks, grab some giveaways and enter for a chance to win a signed lithograph from the artist!

Blondshell’s second album, If You Asked For A Picture, expands on the visceral songwriting and wit that made her 2023 self-titled debut a critical sensation. Its title inspired by a Mary Oliver poem, Sabrina Teitelbaum explores themes of control, relationships, and self-reflection, gesturing towards an even deeper autobiographical story. Reunited with producer Yves Rothman, she embraces a confident sonic range, blending colossal hooks, layered textures, and bold, traditionally masculine aesthetics ripped from Queens of the Stone Age and Red Hot Chili Peppers. The result is a collection of songs from an artist now at the peak of her powers that brim with an urgency, ambition, devastating potency only hinted at until now.

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My Morning Jacket In-store Signing
Mar
21
2:00 PM14:00

My Morning Jacket In-store Signing

We are thrilled to host an in-store signing with Jim James, Patrick Hallahan and Tom Blankenship of My Morning Jacket in celebration of the release of their 10th studio album, is, on release day, March 21 at 2pm.

For more than 25 years, My Morning Jacket have achieved an incredibly rare feat in rock & roll, upholding a long-established cultural legacy while sustaining the curiosity and creative hunger of their earliest days. For their 10th studio album the band teamed up with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Brendan O’Brien (Springsteen, Pearl Jam) for what may be their most masterfully realized work yet, once again expanding the limits of their sound while elevating their artistry to unprecedented heights.

PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BELOW and plan to join us for this very special opportunity.

1) Signing time is very limited and will be available on a first come-first serve basis. We recommend planning to arrive early to secure your spot in line.

2) Purchase of My Morning Jacket’s new album is from Guestroom Records will be required to attend. You can pre-order your copy from us on indie-edition Blue Iceberg color vinyl here or simply purchase on the day of the event. Please note: pre-ordering does not guarantee a signed album or prioritize admittance.

3) Band members have graciously agreed to sign the new album, plus one additional album from their catalogue. The second piece may be from your personal collection. We are also stocked on previous releases that you can purchase in store. Please note: only albums (CDs or Vinyl) are able to be signed.

4) No photos with band members. (Candids while waiting in line are fine).

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Japanese Breakfast "For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)" Listening Party
Mar
21
12:00 PM12:00

Japanese Breakfast "For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)" Listening Party

It’s listening party time again! We love Japanese Breakfast and are excited to celebrate the release of her upcoming album For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) on Friday March 21 at noon. There will be exclusive posters and record sleeves while supplies last courtesy of Dead Oceans. We may even have some treats for ya too! Start your day or take your lunch with us at noon on the 21st.

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My Morning Jacket "is" Listening Party
Mar
13
5:30 PM17:30

My Morning Jacket "is" Listening Party

Please join us for a first listen of Louisville’s own My Morning Jacket’s 10th studio album release “IS.” We love listening in ocmmunity with each other and can’t wait to hear MMJ’s new album first with you! We will have a limited number of posters, stickers and slipmats to giveaway at the end of the listening event. Come listen with us!

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Charley Crockett "Lonesome Drifter" Early Listening Party
Mar
4
5:00 PM17:00

Charley Crockett "Lonesome Drifter" Early Listening Party

Hey Charley Crockett fans! We've got a fun one for ya! We're excited to announce that we will be hosting an early listening event Tuesday, March 4th @ 5pm for the new album "Lonesome Drifter" coming out March 14th, 2025!! Stop on by to get a sneak peek at the new tracks and keep an eye out for some more early listening events to come!

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Darkside "Nothing" Listening Party
Feb
12
5:00 PM17:00

Darkside "Nothing" Listening Party

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We're thrilled to be a part of Darkside’s first listen event for Nothing. We've had such a great time at previous listening parties and can't wait for this one. Here’s everything you need to know about this free-to-attend event:

  • The listening will start at 5pm

  • We’ll also have free Darkside merch giveaways with a grand prize test pressing

Looking forward to seeing you February 12th, 2025 – Team Guestroom

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Mitski  The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We Early Listening Party
Sep
13
5:00 PM17:00

Mitski The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We Early Listening Party

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We’re very excited to be a part of the Mitski indie-retail first listen event for The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We. We’ve been having a blast at recent listening parties and cannot wait for this one. Here are all the details on this totally free to attend event:

Listening begins at 5pm.

Line will begin to form at 4:30pm (if necessary)

Wristbands will be distributed to all attendees* and will be your entry ticket for the listening event. We’ll also have free posters and stickers for attendees* (We hope to have enough for everyone but if demand exceeds supply we’ll  give those away at random drawing after the album ends).

Please Note: Start time for wristband distribution is at staff discretion but will not be made prior to 4pm. You must be present in person to claim your wristband. Should we run out of space we will  break and have a second listen so everyone can hear the new album! 

We can’t wait to see you Thursday 9.13.23 - Team Guestroom

*while supplies last and as space permits

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Queens of the Stone Age 'In Times New Roman...'  World-Wide Listening Event
Jun
15
to Jun 16

Queens of the Stone Age 'In Times New Roman...' World-Wide Listening Event

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Join us for a special edition late night listening party and midnight sale for Queens of the Stone Age 'In Times New Roman...'.

Here are all the details on this totally free to attend QOTSA Midnight Club Listening Event.

Listening begins at 11pm; album goes on sale at midnight!

Line will begin to form at 10:30pm (if necessary)

Exclusive goodie bags with stickers, posters and a limited edition listening party patch — plus a prize drawing to be determined in the days ahead.

We can’t wait to listen with you on June 15th!

Team Guestroom

*while supplies last and as space permits

#queensofthestoneage #intimesnewroman #midnightlisteningparty #listeningparty #qotsa @matadorrecords @queensofthestoneage

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Weathervanes Listening Party
Jun
7
5:00 PM17:00

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Weathervanes Listening Party

We’re very excited to host a Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's Weathervanes indie store listening party! Coe listen early with us and score fun freebies and a chance to win a grand prize package.

Here are all the details on this totally free to attend event:

Listening begins at 5pm

Line will begin to form at 4:30pm (if necessary)

Wristbands and lenticular postcards will be available for all attendees* and will be your entry ticket to win a grand prize package including including an

Autographed exclusive print, Weathervanes merch, and more!

Grand prize drawing will occur at the end of our first listen to the new album (approximately 5:45pm)

We can’t wait to see you on June 7th - Team Guestroom

*while supplies last and as space permits

#jasonisbellandthe400unit #weathervanes #supportyourlocalrecordstore  @southeasternrecords @thirtytigers

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Janelle Monáe ‘Pleasure Party’ early listening event
Jun
6
5:00 PM17:00

Janelle Monáe ‘Pleasure Party’ early listening event

We can’t wait to iisten to Janelle Monáe’s new album the Age of Pleasure. Good news, we’re all gonna get a chance to hear it early ahead of its June 9th release!! Come join us for a special early listening event on Tuesday June 6th at 5pm.

Here are all the details on this totally free to attend “Pleasure Party”:

Listening begins at 5pm

Line will begin to form at 4:30pm (if necessary)

Exclusive event posters and wristbands will be available for all attendees* and will be your entry ticket to win a special Janelle Monáe merchandise!

Drawings will occur at the end of our first listen to the new album (approximately 5:45 pm) .

We can’t wait to listen with you on June 6th !

Team Guestroom

*while supplies last and as space permits

#janellemonáe #ageofpleasure #PleasureRSC #listeningparty @atlanticrecords @janellemonae

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ED SHEERAN - (SUBTRACT) LISTENING PARTY
May
3
5:00 PM17:00

ED SHEERAN - (SUBTRACT) LISTENING PARTY

We’re very excited to be a part of the Ed Sheeran - (Subtract) Intimate Listening event! Here are all the details on this totally free to attend event:

Listening begins at 5pm

Line will begin to form at 4:30pm (if necessary)

Wristbands will be available for all attendees* and will be your entry ticket to win a selection of special prizes including Ed Sheeran merchandise, limited edition flexi discs AND (drumroll… its a big one) FOUR TICKETS to the +-= ÷x Stadium Tour (drivable city location of choice!!) That last one is pretty amazing if you ask us.

Drawings will occur at the start and at the end of our first listen to the new album (approximately 5:45pm)

FREE POSTERS for all attendees*

We can’t wait to see you on May 3! - Team Guestroom

*while supplies last and as space permits

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Fall Out Boy ”So Much (For) Stardust” Global Listening Event
Mar
16
5:00 PM17:00

Fall Out Boy ”So Much (For) Stardust” Global Listening Event

We’re very excited to be a part of the Fall Out Boy ”So Much (For) Stardust” Global Listening event! Here are all the details on this totally free to attend event:

Listening begins at 5pm

Line will begin to form at 4:30pm (if necessary)

Wristbands will be available for all attendees* and will be your entry ticket to win a selection of special prizes including Fall Out Boy merch and an autographed copy of the new album (to be picked up on release date)!! Drawings will occur at the start and at the end of our first listen to the new album (approximately 5:45pm)

We are excited to welcome loyal Fall Out Boy fan Piranha Del Rey as a special Emcee for this event!!

FREE POSTERS for all attendees*

We can’t wait to see you Thursday!!! - Team Guestroom

*while supplies last and as space permits

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Paramore This is Why Listening Event
Feb
7
4:00 PM16:00

Paramore This is Why Listening Event

LIstening now and want to pre-orer? Click here.

We’re very excited to be a part of the Paramore “This is Why” global Listening event! Here are all the details on this totally free to attend event:

Listening begins at 4pm

Line will begin to form at 3:30pm (if necessary)

Wristbands will be available for all attendees* and will be your entry ticket to win a limited edition flexi and a signed Paramore print!! Drawing will occur at the end of our first listen to the new album (approximately 4:45pm)

FREE POSTERS for all attendees*

We’ll also have a special deal for attendees who wish to pre-order This is Why (out Friday 2/10/23 ) through Guestroom!

We can’t wait to see you Tuesday!!! - Team Guestroom

*All promotional materials are limited and will be available on a first come first serve basis until they are gone unless otherwise noted.

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