Over the next few minutes we will all be going on a deep dive into everything about music in Newark. Obviously that is a really broad topic but we will do our best to share as much info as fast as we can to get you out of here quick.
Jumping head first into the best musical instrument stores in your area seems like a logical place to start. We will even include different lists for where to buy guitars and the top drum shops in town and while some may quibble about which store should go in which list we will do our best to get things sorted out for you.
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Where to get a broken instrument repaired will follow that up. There are many repair companies that can tune a piano, repair a guitar, or work on all varieties of band instruments.
Once all the instrument talk is out of the way we will pivot to local music classes and lessons for kids or adults before moving on to stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records. You can find numerous places to be entertained at the best concert halls and live music venues near you.
Bars and restaurants with live music will get a shout out as well. A discussion about the Newark music calendar wouldn’t be complete without mentioning some great festivals and events either.
At the end we will share a map to help you find these stores or venues, and you are all welcome to read more about the scene in some other towns around the Northeast if interested.
Musical Instrument Stores In Newark
The best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Metropolis Music at 240 Newark Ave
- Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments at 1677 Springfield Ave #19
- Giovine Music Store at 291 Franklin Ave
Finlay + Gage sells a large assortment of musical instruments in your area including acoustic guitars, electric bass, electric guitars, cellos, string, bass, violas, and violins while also offering local rentals and repairs.
Giovine Music Store is known for its guitars, violins, ukuleles, PA systems, amplifiers, microphones, books, strings, gig bags, metronomes, and other products plus they offer high quality repair services.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Guitar Guys at 651 S 30th St
- Guitar Center at 160 US-22
A large selection of electric and acoustic guitars, bass, folk, keyboards, amps, pedals, pickups, and other accessories are available at Guitar Guys where they also provide repairs for every kind of instrument.
Guitar Center is home to one of the largest selections of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussions, microphones, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear, and more.
Another great place to buy guitars in your area is Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments from our previous list.
Drum Shops Near You
The Drum Den at Neumann Leathers Building at 300 Observer Highway offers drum lessons, repairs, and rentals in Newark as well as some of the most sought after new and vintage sets, snares, cymbals, and more.
Instrument Repairs
There are many music shops providing instrument repairs in your area that we have mentioned in other lists including Finlay + Gage, Giovine Music Store, Guitar Guys, and Drum Den.
Music Lessons
Taking music lessons at these schools can level up your game in a hurry:
- Multi Arts Academy at 86 Monroe St 2nd floor
- Mark Murphy’s Music at 25 Scotland Rd
- Paz Music Academy at 484 Kearny Ave
- Farrington School of Music at 293 Elmwood Ave #B
- Phil’s Drum Lessons at 28 Hewitt Ave
Paz Music Center has been teaching piano, guitar, violin, saxophone, trumpet, ukulele, drum, and voice lessons for more than 35 years.
Farrington is an online school that also does local in home guitar classes with customized lesson plans, trial sessions, printed music files, music practice software, calendar access, music theory, sight reading, and ear train emphasis.
Drum lessons are taught in a variety of styles at Phil’s.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite stores for local music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Scotti’s Record Shop at 351 Springfield Ave
- Station One Record Store at 1 Station Plaza
- Iris Records JC at 109 Brunswick St
Theystsider sells all kinds of vintage records near you along with lots of cool memorabilia and other stuff.
Iris Records carries some of the best indie rock, R&B, electronica, alt country, jazz, classic rock, world, and punk and metal music along with great used records and hard to find titles.
Scotti’s Record Shop is known for selling used turntables, receivers, amps, speakers, CD players, cassette decks, cords, and more stuff for music lovers in your area. Thousands of records, used CD’s, books, and movies are sold at Station One Record Store. Station One offers thousands of records to go along with used CD’s, books, and movies.
Live Music Venues In Newark
These Newark live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- St. Joseph Plaza at 233 W Market St
- White Eagle Hall at 337 Newark Ave
- Symphony Hall at 1020 Broad St
- The Meatlocker at 8 Park St
St Joseph Plaza has one of the best spaces for celebrations, anniversaries, family events, and more plus they offer nights with the old, traditional, and new tastes of live music by well known performers and singers.
White Eagle Hall is a great local music, theatre, and dining venue in a restored historic building that was originally built in 1910 as a community center.
For almost a century Newark Symphony Hall has been providing an artistically rich experience for performing arts lovers of all ages and has become a place where the community can gather and seek inspiration.
Restaurants With Live Music
Have a nice meal and enjoy good music at these restaurants:
- Mompou Tapas Bar & Restaurant at 77 Ferry St
- Lancer’s Restaurant at 459 Ferry St
- Iberia at 80-84 Ferry St
Mompou Tapas Bar and Restaurant is a trendy spot with an outdoor patio offering Spanish tapas, paella, homemade sangria, fine wines, beers, and specialty cocktails along with occasional live music, flamenco shows, and special events.
During summer Iberia is one of the top restaurants that features great live music near you while serving big portions of rodizio and seafood.
Bars With Live Music In Newark
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- Pour Abbey’s Bar & Grill at 107 Hawkins St
- Rosies Sport Bar at 140 Astor St
Pour Abbey’s Bar and Grill hosts live music in Newark and serves delicious Chinese, Italian, and Mexican foods. You can listen to live music or watch your favorite games at Rosie’s Sports Bar and Grill which features a total of 22 HDTV’s.
Music Festivals In Your Area
We will be back soon with this info.
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Enjoy The Newark Local Music Scene
Well guys, we tried cover as much as we possibly could. You read about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.
Anyone that is still here probably knows bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post. Now go have fun enjoying the music in Newark.
