Allentown Music On Elmwood
With New World Records and Home of the Hits no longer on Elmwood it will be interesting to see who picks up the music slack. Could it be that Allentown Music becomes the crutch for audiophiles in the village? You might remember when this little start-up moved its way from Allentown to Elmwood in the wake of the hotel controversy. Yes, AM snuck right into one of the houses slated for demolition, as did its Allentown neighbor, Madd Grafix Tattooing. This was all about the same time that Skunk Tale (glass blowers turn fashion fans) hightailed it out of the hotel controversy and landed a home near Cozumel on Elmwood.
Since that time Elmwood still has not seen a hotel, though it can boast a music store. Not only does Allentown Music sell instruments (as seen by the guitars hanging all over the front of the house), it also dabbles in used CDs. It wasn't that long ago when we had the long-standing store, Home of the Hits, occupying the same block. Of course New World and Home of the Hits both carried new releases, but at least those (fewer and fewer) on the hunt for CDs can find solace in the form of Allentown Music. It would be strange not to have a music shop on Elmwood at all...
Allentown Music 1113 Elmwood Avenue (716) 883-2341
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stephenjames716
that is exactly how allentown music looks while stumbling home at 4am! ;)
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sbrof
^^^ haha!
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snotnose
I like this area of Elmwood, but liked it even better when the shops were open.. Being so close to Buff State allowed that Bohemian feel to the area, much like Monroe Ave in Rochester.
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dumbgirl
We need a good music store that is locally owned and operated. I haven't lived here long enough to have gone into New World Records, but it is too bad that they are closing down.
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Tesla
Umm....we have one.
It's called THE RECORD BARON!
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sitandspin
Also locally owned and operated:
Sit and Spin
2531 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
716-873-1484
http://www.sitandspin.com
Open 12-8 Mon-Sat, 12-6 Sundays.
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JiminyCricket
...and, Frizb's CD Exchange in Kenmore.
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cyndrome
We bought our son a guitar from this store and he is taking lessons there as well (in the basement, but he thinks that is cool). I forget the name of the proprietor, but the business is a great addition to the neighborhood. Hope he sticks around!
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