We will all be diving deep into everything about music in Jackson over the next few minutes. Of course this is a really broad topic but we will do our best to share as much info as possible while doing our best to not waste your time.
Getting things going will be a list of the best musical instrument stores in your area. There will even be separate 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 Jackson 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 Southeast by clicking here if interested.
Musical Instrument Stores In Jackson
Lakeland Music at 5200 Highway 25 is a full line musical instrument store near you offering all sorts of music equipment along with lessons and repair services. Of course there are some more shops around town but we are separating them out into our next few lists.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Fondren Guitars at 2771 Old Canton Rd
- Chas Evans, Guitarist at 910 S College St, Brandon
- DC Guitar Studio at 114 Dees Dr #c, Madison
- Guitar Center at 1189 E County Line Rd
A wide selection of new and used instruments including vintage models can be found at Fondren Guitars where they also provide local lessons, repairs, and rental services.
Chas Evans, Guitarist sells guitars, drums, band, and orchestra instruments in your area as well as accessories.
New and used guitars, amplifiers, strings, tuners, straps, capos, music books, and other accessories are sold at DC Guitar Studio.
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.
Don’t forget about the guitars at Lakeland Music from our previous list.
Drum Shops Near You
You can find drums and sets at Lakeland Music from our initial best Jackson music stores list and some of the guitar shops will have a small selection as well.
Instrument Repairs
Lakeland Music from our local music stores list and Fondren Guitars provide professional instrument repair in Jackson.
Music Lessons
Taking music lessons at these schools can level up your game in a hurry:
- 601 Studios at 1935 Lakeland Dr#300
- Emily Williams at 838 Oakwood St
- You’re The Player at 621 Hampton Cove #H
- Virtus Music School at 509 Springridge Rd #J, Clinton
601 Studios provides all types of music lessons, workshops, and classes near you to learners of all ages.
Emily has violin and viola classes up and running for students of all ages and ability levels.
You’re The Player specializes in guitar, bass, drums, and ukulele lessons.
A variety of guitar, piano, vocal training, and other string lessons in various genres are available at Virtus Music School.
Other great places to take music lessons around town include DC Guitar Studio and Lakeland Music from our other lists.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite stores for local music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Off Beat at 109 N State St
- End of All Music at 3011 N State St
Off Beat is a vintage CD and record store in your area that also sells music memorabilia, designer toys, and graphic novels.
You can buy new and used CD’s and LP records in genres such as rock, blues, soul, R&B, gospel, jazz, and country as well as audio equipment, turntables, speakers, headphones, and record care accessories at End of All Music.
Live Music Venues
These Jackson live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Spacecamp at 3002 N Mill St
- Flamingo JXN at 133 Commerce Park Dr #6
- Hideaway at 5100 I-55 N Frontage Rd
- Duling Hall at 622 Duling Ave
- Brandon Amphitheater at 8190 Rock Way, Brandon
- Georgia Blue at 202 Baptist Dr, Madison
The Flamingo brings new experiences and fun events to Jackson including live music performances featuring regional and local artists like Vitamincea, Thee Black Card, and others.
Hideaway has a large dance floor with superb national concert level sound and light production and provides upbeat dancing all night long along with live performances.
The Flaming Lips, Taj Mahal, Leon Russell, Jason Isbell, Leftover Salmon, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Zappa Plays Zappa, Blind Boys of Alabama, St Paul, and The Broken Bones are among the musicians that have performed at Duling Hall.
Brandon Amphitheater offers live music every Friday and Saturday.
Restaurants With Live Music
Have a nice meal and enjoy good music at these restaurants:
- Hal & Mal’s at 200 Commerce St
- F. Jones Corner at 303 N Farish St #3227
- 4th Avenue Lounge at 209 S Lamar St
- Burgers Blues Barbecue at 168 W Government St, Brandon
- Genna Benna’s at 200 Town Square Dr, Brandon
Hal and Mal is a fun restaurant offering multiple rooms for live local music in addition to offering Southern food with regional flair and drinks.
You can watch late night blues music while enjoying a delicious blend of mouthwatering Deep South staples at Frank Jones Corner.
Burgers Blues Barbecue has a large outdoor patio where artists and musicians perform every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Live music is hosted on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at Genna Benna’s.
Bars With Live Music In Jackson
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- Martin’s Downtown at 214 State St
- ISH Grill & Bar at 5105 I-55
Martin’s Downtown is a landmark for delicious food, drinks, and live music at the bar featuring artists like Wannu, Joane Shaw, Dukes, and much more.
Music Festivals In Your Area
Have as much fun as you can at one of these music festivals near you:
- Big Easy Blues Festival in March
- Cathead Jam in June
- Grand Teton Music Festival in July
You may also be interested in our posts that cover:
- Everything About Music In Baton Rouge
- Everything About Music In New Orleans
- Everything About Music In Memphis
- Everything About Music In Birmingham
Enjoy The Jackson 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 Jackson.
