Over the next few minutes we will all be diving deep into everything about music in Sacramento. Obviously this is a really broad topic but we will do our best to share as much info as possible while still getting you out of here quickly.
Kicking things off with the best musical instrument stores in your area seems like a logical way to get this going. 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 Sacramento 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 Pacific Northwest if interested.
Musical Instrument Stores In Sacramento
The best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Tim’s Music at 6818 Fair Oaks Blvd
- Music Go Round at 9163 E Stockton Blvd #310
- Skip’s Music at 2740 Auburn Blvd
- Kline Music at 2200 Sutterville Rd
Tim’s Music carries woodwinds, brass, string and percussion instruments from major brands along with accessories.
Music Go Round buys, sells, and trades quality used instruments in your area and features a large collection of percussions, keyboards, band instruments, guitars, and accessories.
Drums, guitars, DJ equipment and effects, keyboards, percussions, and accessories are available at Skip’s Music.
A wide range of instruments, sheet music, supplies, and outfits for musicians of all levels and styles can be found at Kline Music which also offers local repair services.
Where To Buy Guitars
Guitar Center at 5781 Five Star Blvd Five Star Boulevard 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.
We mentioned Tim’s Music, Music Go Round, and Skip’s Music in the Sacramento music stores list but they are also great places to buy high quality guitars.
Drum Shops Near You
You can buy great drum sets near you at Tim’s Music, Music Go Round, and Skip’s Music from our other lists.
Instrument Repairs
You can get quality instrument repair services in Sacramento at:
- Guitar Workshop at 3248 J St
- Sacramento Guitar Repair at 3813 Lasuen Dr
- Got A Gig Music at 3661 N Freeway Blvd #100
- Tague Music at 8091 Greenback Ln I
Guitar Workshop provides excellent repair services in your area. Sacramento Guitar Repair specializes in repair and restoration work.
Woodwind and brass repairs ranging from small adjustments to complete overhauls are offered at Got A Gig Music.
Tague Music is a local band instrument repair workshop, while Kline Music from our top list also offers repair services.
Music Lessons
Taking music lessons at these schools can level up your game in a hurry:
- Sacramento Music Academy at 12 Rio Viale Ct
- Natomas Music Square at 2210 Del Paso Rd #F
- Martucci Music at 2830 G St #210
- Rocklin Music Academy at 3101 Sunset Blvd #3d, Rocklin
For those interested in taking piano classes Music Academy offers private and group lessons along with voice, preschool music, music theory, and ensemble performance.
Exceptional flute and piano lessons are provided at Sacramento Music Academy.
Piano, voice, guitar, drum, violin, and viola are offered in private and group courses at Natomas Music Square.
Some of Martucci Music’s lessons near you include guitar, drums, keyboard, piano, ukulele, and plenty more.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite stores for local music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage at 931 T St
- Esoteric Records CD’s & DVD’s at 1139 Fulton Ave
- Delta Breeze Records at 1715 10th St
- Phono Select Records at 2475 Fruitridge Rd
- Dig Music at 1931 H St
- Rocket Records Midtown at 1002 24th St
Vinyl records from the 1950’s through the 2000’s including rock n’ roll, jazz, punk, indie, R&B, soul and funk, glam, hip hop, reggae, exotica, oddball stuff, and so much more are available at Kicksville Vinyl and Vintage.
Esoteric Records is a good place to buy vinyl records, DVD’s, and CD’s in Sacramento.
A fine selection of both new and used vinyl records, tapes, CD’s, books, magazines, and more can be found at Phono Select Records.
Rocket Records Midtown has a selection of new and vintage vinyl LP record’s, 45’s, and tons of cool rock collectibles too.
Sacramento Live Music Venues
These Sacramento live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Harlow’s at 2708 J St
- Ace of Spades at 1417 R St
- The Colony at 3512 Stockton Blvd
- Sacramento Memorial Auditorium at 1515 J St
Harlow’s features prominent nationally renowned acts as well as acclaimed local musicians from blues to soul to rock n’ roll.
Live performances from various artists featuring pop, rock, world, hip hop, and more are hosted at Ace of Spades.
Restaurants With Live Music
Have a nice meal and enjoy good music at these restaurants:
- Wildwood Kitchen & Bar at 556 Pavilions Ln
- Old Ironsides at 1901 10th St
- River City Saloon at 916 2nd St
- Fox & Goose Public House at 1001 R St
- Zinfandel Grille at 2384 Fair Oaks Blvd
- Chando’s Cantina at 805 15th St
Old Ironsides is best known for its nightly live music and concerts covering a wide range of genres from artists such as Best Move, Zach Deputy, and The Undertaking.
River City Saloon hosts karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights.
From indie pop to American to acoustic folk, reggae, rockabilly, rock n’ roll, and jazz Fox and Goose Public House has it all featuring local and national artists, up and coming bands, and talented songwriters.
There’s also live music every Friday and Saturday nights at Zinfandel Grille. Many people watch live music performances and concerts on weekends at Chando’s Cantina.
Bars With Live Music
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- Dive Bar at 1016 K St
- Pitch and Fiddle at 8704 La Riviera Dr
- Midtown Barfly at 1119 21st St
- B-Side at 1430 S St
At Dive Bar you can enjoy live DJ’s, dazzling tank light-shows, and drinks special.
Pitch and Fiddle hosts trivia and live music near you while offering an extensive Irish menu.
B-Side is a live music venue and private event space that features all of your favorite bands and artists from blues to rock.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Aftershock Festival in October is a rock and heavy metal music festival featuring different artists over three days.
You may also be interested in our posts about:
- Guitar & Drum Shops In Stockton
- Guitar & Drum Shops In San Francisco
- Guitar & Drum Shops In Oakland
- Guitar & Drum Shops In Reno & Lake Tahoe
Enjoy The Sacramento 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 Sacramento.
