Over the next few minutes we will try to fill you in on everything we know about music in Greensboro. This is certainly a broad topic but we will do our best to cover the full local scene in this post.
To get the ball rolling we will discuss the best musical instrument stores in Greensboro. There will be separate lists for where to buy guitars in your area as well as the top drum shops in town.
Obviously there will be some crossover in those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.
Contents
Up next we will get into where to go for quality instrument repair around town. Some of you may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
The best music lessons for kids or adults will get a shout out. And then there will be some local stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues near you. There are also many bars and restaurants that have live music around the city.
And our final section will get into the best festivals on the Greensboro music calendar. Stick around until the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pinned on it. The Southeast region is one we have discussed many times in the past.
Musical Instrument Stores In Greensboro
When you want to go to one of the best musical instrument stores in Greensboro head to:
- Music Go Round at 1622 Stanley Rd
- Music Barn at 920 S Chapman St
- Badaxe Boutique at 1410 Westover Terr #100c
Music Go Round buys, sells, and trades musical instruments in your area and have a fantastic selection of guitars while adding fresh inventory daily.
The Music Barn has been locally owned and operated for over 40 years and is a great place to go for everything from drums and electric guitars to banjos and dobros.
Where To Buy Guitars
Guitar Center at 2221 Vanstory Street is home to the world’s largest selection of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussion, microphones, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear, and more.
Earlier we linked you to Music Go Round, Music Barn, and Badaxe Boutique but we also need to mention them here in the guitar stores section.
Drum Shops Near You
Any of the shops in our first list should be good places to buy drums in Greensboro.
Instrument Repair
You can get quality instrument repairs in your area at:
- Moore Music Company at 615 W Market St
- Greensboro Music Co at 500 N Greene St
- Tritech Electronics By Wes at 1327 Headquarters Dr
Moore Music Company is a family-owned store serving the area since 1939. They offer a range of string, wind, percussion, and keyboard instruments for everyone from the beginning student to the most demanding professional.
Greensboro Music Company offers sales, service, repairs, buying, and any other things music related for guitars, amps, drums, band instruments, and more.
Tritech Electronics makes and models your electronic pianos and can handle repairs.
Another place that we talked about earlier that is a great option for instrument repair is Music Barn.
Music Lessons
You will probably improve your skills by taking music lessons at:
- Music & Arts at 2609 Lawndale Dr
- Cloud Music Academy at 5411 W Friendly Ave #C
- James Gilmore Music
For over 65 years Music & Arts have been proud ambassadors for the powerful impact music can have in a person’s life. They pride themselves on serving communities and schools with a comprehensive shopping experience that delivers local instrument sales, rentals, and repairs as well as phenomenal private music instruction to musicians of every age, skill level, and background.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- McKay’s Greensboro at 1607 Battleground Ave
- Hippo Records at 2823 Spring Garden St
- Soul Relief Records at 934-A S Chapman St
- Buffalo Boogie Records at 1827 Spring Garden St #B
McKay’s buys gently used albums, books, instruments, movies, action figures, video games, gaming systems, board games, comics, and more for cash or store credit.
Greensboro Live Music Venues
These Greensboro live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Meridian Convention Center at 312 W Meadowview Rd
- Cone Denim Entertainment Center at 117 S Elm St
Restaurants With Live Music
These restaurants with live music in your area can be a lot of fun:
- Gia at 1941 New Garden Rd #208
- Village Tavern at 1903 Westridge Rd
- Mac’s Speed Shop at 1218 Battleground Ave
Come join Gia for their rotating menus, dinner events, bourbon and scotch clubs, and specialty cocktails. Depending on your occasion Gia has an ideal space for your private lunches or breakfasts, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions, elopements, graduations, bachelor or bachelorette parties, memorials, and birthday parties,
Village Tavern serves some of the highest quality food, wine, and service at an affordable price. The restaurant features a scratch kitchen where artisan recipes are prepared to order with top quality ingredients and often has live musicians entertaining the crowd.
Mac’s Speed Shop is an award-winning BBQ joint with hundreds of beer choices and a come-as-you-are atmosphere. Whether you’re a connoisseur or just hungry they’ll treat you to an incredible flavor experience and visit them for their live music Wednesdays.
Bars With Live Music
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- Flat Iron at 221 Summit Ave
- WineStyles of Greensboro at 3326 W Friendly Ave #141
- Boxcar Bar + Arcade at 120 W Lewis St
- Benders Tavern at 4517 W Market St # A
- Elm Street Lounge at 115 S Elm St
Choose from the wide variety of wines and craft beers that have been sorted for you at WineStyles. Whether you want to enjoy some of the finest wines in the world or a regionally produced favorite they have something that’s sure to please everyone.
You can expect a very casual and welcoming environment at Boxcar Bar + Arcade along with affordable prices, an extensive lineup of your favorite classic and modern arcade games, a full bar, covered outdoor seating, and a dog-friendly environment. They serve up fresh popcorn daily and you can find some of your favorite food trucks right outside their doors.
Music Festivals
For six decades the Eastern Music Festival has been a nationally recognized classical music festival and summer educational program. EMF is distinguished by its accomplished faculty, exhilarating repertoire, and world-renowned visiting artists under the artistic direction of Gerard Schwarz.
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- Music Lessons In Raleigh
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- Music Lessons In Washington DC
Enjoy The Greensboro Local Music Scene
Well guys, we tried cover the scene as well as we 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. No matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music in Greensboro we hope you enjoy yourself.
