Hello and welcome to this blog that will try to cover everything about music in Richmond. There is obviously a lot to discuss on this topic and we will do our best to break down the full scene for you today.
To get us going we will list the best musical instrument stores in Richmond. There will also be lists for where to buy guitars in your area as well as the top drum shops in town.
Expect there to 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.
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Then we will fill you in on where to go for quality instrument repair whether you need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments.
Up next we will talk about where to get the best music lessons for kids or adults. Local stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records will have their own section also.
Following that we will list the best concert halls and live music venues near you. Plus we will also discuss the best bars and restaurants that have live music around the city.
And our last section will talk about the best festivals on the Richmond music calendar. At the end there will even be a map to help you figure out where the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing are located. You may also want to click here to read more of our guides for other cities in the region.
Musical Instrument Stores In Richmond
Most would agree that these are the best musical instrument stores in Richmond:
- Superior Outlet & Pawn Shop at 3630 Jefferson Davis Hwy
- Long & McQuade Musical Instruments at 6760 No. 3 Rd
- Metro Sound & Music at 117 W Broad St
Head to Long & McQuade to buy a wide selection of musical instruments or take lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds, strings, and voice.
Metro Sound and Music buys, sells, and trades high quality instruments and even offers lessons. They also have a rehearsal facility and a recording studio that is open for all local musicians.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories head to:
- Fan Guitar & Ukulele at 1215 W Main St
- One Three Guitar at 4021 MacArthur Ave
- Guitar Center at 9128 W Broad St
Fan Guitar and Ukulele is open daily and sells quality items to satisfy your musical needs. One Three Guitar offers the services that you need for basses, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles as well as other fretted instruments.
Guitar Center is home to one of the largest selections of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussion, microphones, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear, and more.
Drum Shops Near You
Head to one of the other instrument stores in Richmond to buy drums.
Instrument Repair
For instrument repairs in your area try out:
- Music & Arts at 4701 W Broad St
- Sam Ash Music Stores at 9110A W Broad St
Repair services are also offered at One Three Guitar from our guitar stores list.
Music Lessons
When you want to improve your skills you can take music lessons at:
- Mark Henderson Drum Lessons at 3415 Hastings Dr
- The Music Tree School of Music at 3046 Stony Point Rd
- Westwood Music Club at 2323 Westwood Ave
Metro Sound and Music is another great place to take music lessons in your area.
CD & Record Stores
Some of the best local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Plan 9 Music at 3017 W Cary St
- Vinyl Conflict Record Store at 324 S Pine St
- Deep Groove Records at 317 N Robinson St
- 6131 Records at 5710 Patterson Ave
Richmond Live Music Venues
If you are itching to see a concert or performance these Richmond live music venues are where to go:
- The Broadberry at 2729 W Broad St
- The Canal Club at 1545 E Cary S
- The Tin Pan at 8982 Quioccasin Rd
The Broadberry is a live music venue near you that promotes talented musicians and organizes events. The Tin Pan serves American food offerings that are made from scratch as well as unique craft cocktails and even hosts classy live music and events.
Restaurants With Live Music
Want to be entertained while you eat? You will be at these restaurants with live music in your area:
- The Camel at 1621 W Broad St
- Cary St. Cafe at 2631 W Cary St
- Poe’s Pub at 2706 E Main St
The Camel is one of the go to spots for live local music along with craft beers and great food that are served late at night as well as room rentals, catering, and full stage productions. Poe’s Pub is another good option for fine cuisine and drinks with live musical entertainment.
Bars With Live Music
And for bars that play live music try out:
- Siné Irish Pub at 1327 E Cary St
- Wonderland at 1727 E Main St
- C’est Le Vin at 15 N 17th St
Enjoy a combination of traditional Irish and American cuisine at Siné where meals are served every day with a Celtic twist. C’est Le Vin is a restaurant with live music in your area that offers seasonal tapas and fine wine from Tuesday to Saturday.
Music Festivals
The Richmond Jazz Festival usually goes down in early August and is a can’t miss event for any music lovers around town.
By the way we have also written a:
- Virginia Beach & Norfolk Local Music Guide
- Washington DC Local Music Guide
- Baltimore Local Music Guide
- Philadelphia Local Music Guide
Enjoy The Richmond Local Music Scene
Well guys, we did our best to cover the scene as well as we could. We listed the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD & record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.
Anyone that is still around might just know a little 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 Richmond we hope you enjoy yourself.
