Welcome to this post on everything we know about music in Syracuse. Obviously it is a broad subject, but we will do our best to share as much as possible.
Diving head first into the best musical instrument stores in Syracuse seems like a logical place to start. We will even include different lists for where to buy guitars in your area as well as the top drum shops in town.
Some may quibble about what store should go in which list, but we will try to differentiate them as well as we can. We aren’t sure if you are trying to buy keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or popular guitar brands like Gibson, Keisel, or Fender but a store on this page should have whatever you need.
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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 music classes and lessons for kids or adults before moving on to local stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records. You can find numerous places to enjoy live entertainment at the best concert halls and music venues in your area.
Bars and restaurants with live music near you will get a shout out as well. A discussion about the Syracuse 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. All of our blogs about music in the Northeast are available at that link if you are curious.
Musical Instrument Stores In Syracuse
The best Syracuse musical instrument stores would be:
- Gorham Brothers Music at 118 Seeley Rd
- Empire Winds at 102 S Main St
Gorham Brothers buys, sells, and trades used and vintage instruments, amplifiers, speakers, pedals, effects, and pro audio equipment plus they can repair and customize your gear.
You can have your musical instruments repaired at Empire Winds where they also have rentals for students of all ages and are a good place to buy instruments near you too.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Guitar Center at 3150 Erie Blvd E
- Ish Guitars at 1929 Teall Ave
Guitar Center is home to one of 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.
Drum Shops Near You
Any of those music stores we have already listed should be good places to buy drums in Syracuse.
Instrument Repair
Beat Street Music at 219 East Seneca Street is a full line store that has been selling and repairing instruments for over 40 years.
Gorham Brothers and Empire Winds from our instruments list are other options for music instrument repairs in your area.
Music Lessons
Lessons for art, design, media, drama, music, rhetorical studies and public communication are offered at Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Vintage Vinyl at 205 W Manlius St
- The Sound Garden at 310 W Jefferson St
A great selection of used and newly released media including CD’s, DVD’s, vinyl records, Blu-Rays, video games, and DJ equipment are sold The Sound Garden.
Syracuse Live Music Venues
These Syracuse live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Landmark Theatre at 362 S Salina St
- Chevy Court Pavilion at Mohawk Ave
Chevy Court Pavilion is one of the top options for all events including parades, shows, national celebrations of specific cultures, film festivals, assemblies, new movie shoots, and plenty more.
Restaurants With Live Music
Have a nice meal and enjoy good music at these restaurants in your area:
- Funk ‘n Waffles at 307-13 S Clinton St
- Maxwells at 122 E Genesee St
- Margaritaville at 1 Destiny USA Dr
- Bistro Elephant at 238 W Jefferson St
- Kitty Hoyne’s Irish Pub at 301 W Fayette St
Bars With Live Music
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge at 321 S Clinton St
- Guilfoil’s Irish Pub at 501 Burnet Ave
- Limerick Pub at 134 Walton St #3
Music Festivals
New York State Blues Festival in June is one of the largest free blues events in the Northeast. This annual 3 day musical celebration showcases a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres all with roots steeped in tradition and vision.
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Enjoy The Syracuse 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 Syracuse we hope you enjoy yourself.
