Stackimo Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Heya guys and girls, Going to the big apple at the end of the month. Very excited about it. Haven't been there in 22 years when I was a youngin. Anyhoo, going to be there for 3 nights over a weekend and will be staying very close to Times Square in Mid Town. I am looking for two things. First: What are the best music stores to visit? Please be specific. As I am very unfamiliar with the area. If possible keep it in my general area unless it is well worth the trip outside Manhattan. I am interested in looking at purchasing a bass too, most likely a bargin used. Second: I am a fan of many types of music from Punk to Rock to Jazz. I just want to hear good music. Can anyone give me some tips as the best places to find live music. During the day or evening. Please keep it close to where I am staying as well. I look forward to your responses. Thank you "Some people are like "slinkies". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fonz Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 the best places to buy music, hmmm if you're going to be near times square you can try the virgin megastore which is in times square. they have pretty much everything ever recorded, but you'll pay regualr retail prices. for assloads of cds without breaking the bank you need to hit st marks place (east village). there are a ton of record stores there, mostly specializing in used. they have new as well and if you check out st marks sounds you can get almost any new cd for $10 or less. used runs much cheaper. being located in the east village they generally have anything you maight be looking for too. for used instruments check out chelsea guitars on 23rd st (and i believe between 7th and 8th, but it may be 8th and 9th). i've always thought their attitude sucked (they really need to think you're intending to buy something or they won't give you a second look) but they have a great big bunch of stuff in what is essentially a pawn shop. live music? get off the train south of 14th street and spit. wherever your loogie lands, you can bet there's live music there. Eeeeeehhhhhhhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Here goes the tour.. these stores are all located on the west side which works well for you..you can start on 48th and work your way downtown or start at Bleeker St and head north... Start at Matt Umanov which is on Bleecker St (aka West Village) very nice area. Visit Johns Pizza right accross the street.tops in NYC Head north to 14th St and visit the Guitar Center between 5th and 6th Aves Head north to 23rd St and visit Chelsea Guitars between 7th and 8th. Its near the Chelsea Hotel where The Sex Pistols roomed. Head north to 30th St and visit 30th st guitars lots of used gear between 7th and 8 th Aves head north to 48th and you have Sam Ash, Rudys. You will find many things to see along this route.. For the live music part.. Pick up a free copy of The Village Voice when you arrive in town..it has all the club listings. Village Voice resides in red honor boxes on street corners throughout NYC Have a good trip... www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stackimo Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 Now thats what I am talking about. Thank you for the detailed replies. If anyone has something to add to that, you are welcome. Thank you "Some people are like "slinkies". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 If you are willing to travel to Brooklyn you can visit Sadowsky Guitars and Fodera Gtrs... both near the F line... www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 At 50th St. and 9th Ave. (I think) is Jimmy Coppolo's shop: the NYC Guitar and Bass Boutique , a.k.a., "the Booty Q". Nothing cheap there, but you never know what used instruments might be hanging on the wall. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 If you are willing to get off the island, hop on the PATH train towards Hoboken. Get some love at The Guitar Bar. www.guitarbar.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 When you get to town, pick up a newspaper at any newsstand called The Village Voice. It will have tons of info about the live music scene. There's a concentration of music stores on 48th Street just east of 7th Avenue (Manny's, Sam Ash, others). For sheet music and method books, check out The Colony music store (49th and Broadway). The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoffman Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 BB king's blues club http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=1748grill good luck enjoy "The world will still be turning when you've gone." - Black Sabbath Band site: www.finespunmusic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 There's a concentration of music stores on 48th Street just east of 7th Avenue (Manny's, Sam Ash, others). Sorry to say Manny's is Sam Ash ... Sam Ash purchased them a few years ago... They pretty much carry the same stuff... I really miss Manny's. They once carried the full line of Bag End and had it out on display... www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Didn't we do one of these threads a couple of months ago? You might want to search for that one, too. It had some good stuff. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stackimo Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Thanks again for the detailed information. I am glad there is a place I can go and know that my "call" can be answered. "Some people are like "slinkies". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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