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Thanks for checking in with us! Our site is being updated, so be sure to come back and see what’s new! We want to be the place you shop for music supplies, so if there is something you are looking for that you don’t see here, let us know and we can try to findContinue reading “Downtown Music”

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Normally, these posts are about my father and his exploration of the music world, but as a family, we are all in love with the magic of music. So, I would like to take a moment to introduce you to my sister, Jessica Brakefield. We have been posting a lot lately about our brand newContinue reading “Blues Brothers Step Aside for the Blues Babies”

For most people, something as simple as needing some work done to an instrument is a simple errand. But my dad (Joe Hardin), doesn’t meet strangers, he is making friends. This turns any of our weekend to do list into mini adventures and our latest one had us traveling to Hickory, NC. The Banjos TheContinue reading “The Hunt for the Old Banjo”

We had the pleasure this past Saturday to spend the evening in Shelby, NC at the Earl Scruggs Center. If you know my dad, Joe Hardin, then I am sure you have heard him talk about watching Scruggs in his youth. So, like a kid in a candy shop, we enjoyed an after hours tourContinue reading “Earl Scruggs Center”

Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there and especially to my own: Joe Hardin. Thank you for all the years of hard work and sacrifice. Thank you for all the long talks. Thank you for always challenging my way of thinking. Thank you for being an inspiration by following your dreams. Thank youContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day!”

For those of you who have followed along our story for the past few years, it is no surprise to you that Joe Hardin has been wonderfully inspired and impacted by the Briarhoppers Band. We have written at length of his excitement as he was able to perform on stage along side the talented musiciansContinue reading “Zachary Lemhouse”

I hope you will indulge me this evening to write about something that has nothing to do with music. Today Dennis Hardin was honored with a Quilt of Valor at the Broad River Baptist Church in Smyrna. He is an important man in our family. He has remained a constant beam of support and springContinue reading “Quilts of Valor”

Another year is coming to an end and what a year it has been! We sure managed to pack a lot of excitement into the last 365 days. We have met amazing people and played tons of music. We spent a large part of the year adjusting to our new home and slowly fixing itContinue reading “Year Wrap Up”

It’s that time again. Let us help ease your music lover’s Christmas list this year with our  prices on select items. November 24th, 2018 Remember to Shop Small and Save Big! ** Only while supplies last! Can’t bring that guitar home just yet? We offer layaway! See store for details.