Hello and welcome to this post on everything about music in Riverside and San Bernardino. There is obviously a lot to discuss on this topic and we will do our best to cover the full scene for you today.
To get us going we will list the best musical instrument stores in Riverside and San Bernardino. 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.
Contents
- 1 Musical Instrument Stores In Riverside & San Bernardino
- 2 Where To Buy Guitars
- 3 Drum Shops Near You
- 4 Instrument Repair
- 5 Music Lessons
- 6 CD & Record Stores
- 7 Riverside & San Bernardino Live Music Venues
- 8 Restaurants With Live Music
- 9 Bars With Live Music
- 10 Music Festivals In Your Area
- 11 Enjoy The Riverside & San Bernardino Local Music Scene
Then we will fill you in on where to go for quality instrument repair near you. Whether you need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments there is somebody out there that can help.
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, 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 Riverside and San Bernardino 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 this link to read more of our guides for other cities in the region.
Musical Instrument Stores In Riverside & San Bernardino
Most would agree that these are the best musical instrument stores in Riverside and San Bernardino:
- JKEAA Music at 19069 Van Buren Blvd #113
- Pete’s Music & Guitar Shop at 29800 Bradley Rd
- C J’s Music at 23898 Sunnymead Blvd
- Bertrand’s Music & Lessons Inland Empire at 910 E Highland Ave, San Bernardino
- Guitar Center at 925 E Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino
- Cannon Pianos at 1630 S E St C, San Bernardino
JKEAA Music is a family owned store that sells, repairs, and even provides lessons as well as rental services from Monday to Saturday.
Pete’s Music & Guitar Shop is a full service store that has been providing lessons for students of all ages since 1978.
Instruments and accessories including sheet music, amplifiers, and maintenance tools are sold at CJ’s. There are also instruments available at plenty of other places you are about to read about.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories head to:
- Guitar Center at 2550 Canyon Springs Pkwy
- Cottonwood Music Emporium at 2967 Randolph Ave C, Costa Mesa
- Ashen Bass & Guitar Amps
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.
Cottonwood Music Emporium has been selling gear as well as tons of pedals, accessories, and historical instruments from old Gibson guitars to pre war banjos for nearly 2 decades.
You can buy handcrafted bass, guitar cabinets, and amplifiers in your area at Ashen.
Drum Shops Near You
And the best local drum shops would be:
- Billy Blast Drums at 586 S Kensington Rd, Orange
Billy Blast manufactures some of the best handcrafted drums in the world.
Instrument Repair
For instrument repairs in your area try out:
- Music & Arts Center at 3560 Riverside Plaza Dr #408
- Music Service Center at 6630 Doolittle Ave
Music and Arts Center provides repair and rental services for all instruments as well as private and group lessons for everyone regardless of age or level. You can also choose from their large selection of products including books and sheets.
Music Service Center provides local repairs for guitars and amplifiers.
You can also have your instruments repaired at places from other lists including JKEAA Music and Pete’s Music & Guitar Shop.
Music Lessons
- San Bernardino Music School at 2377 Del Rosa Ave N, San Bernardino
There are also lessons offered at Pete’s Music & Guitar Shop and Music and Arts Center which we have linked you to previously.
CD & Record Stores
Some of the best local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- The Rat Hole at 10015 Magnolia Ave #2
- Redlands Vinyl Records & Collectibles at 214 E Redlands Blvd, Redlands
- Left of the Dial Records at 508 N Tustin St, Orange
You can buy vintage movie posters, collectibles, CD’s, DVD’s and even sell used vinyl records in your area at Redlands Vinyl Records & Collectibles.
Riverside & San Bernardino Live Music Venues
If you are itching to see a concert or performance these Riverside and San Bernardino live music venues are where to go:
- Fox Performing Arts Center at 3801 Mission Inn Ave
- National Orange Show Event Center at 689 S E St, San Bernardino
- Glen Helen Amphitheater at 2575 Glen Helen Pkwy, San Bernardino
- Brandin’ Iron Nightclub at 320 S E St, San Bernardino
Restaurants With Live Music
Want to be entertained while you eat? You will be at these restaurants with live music:
- Palenque Restaurant by Mezcal at 3737 Main St #100
- ProAbition Whiskey Lounge & Kitchen at 3597 Main St
- Lake Alice Trading at 3616 University Ave
- Law’s Restaurant at 9640 Indiana Ave
- Ye Olde Lamplighter at 255 E 40th St, San Bernardino
- The Cutting Board Restaurant & Bar at 285 E Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at 1045 Harriman Pl, San Bernardino
- Black Angus Steakhouse at 290 E Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino
Some of the few classic pub favorites at Lake Alice Trading are fried pickles, mozzarella wedges, and curly fries. They also have a sampler platter for a little taste of every food that they offer as well as karaoke.
Law’s Restaurant is an upscale American steakhouse that serves beer, wine, and spirits every day in a welcoming and comfortable environment that often features live music near you.
Bars With Live Music
And for bars that play live music try out:
- Morgan’s Tavern at 4850 Tyler St
- The Red Fox Bar & Grill at 3142 N E St, San Bernardino
- Celebrities Sports Grill at 127 W 40th St, San Bernardino
- The Rustic Inn at 800 Kendall Dr, San Bernardino
- Downtown Bar at 123 N E St, San Bernardino
Music Festivals In Your Area
Have as much fun as you can at these music festivals near you:
- Riverside Park Music Festival in August
- Riverside Art & Music Festival in September
The Riverside Art and Music Festival is a free family event featuring community performances and local arts groups and artists.
By the way we have also written about:
Enjoy The Riverside & San Bernardino 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 and 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 Riverside and San Bernardino we hope you enjoy yourself.