Every time we put together one of these monthly roundups it feels like the first line ends up being something about how crazy things are around the store. It sounds cliché, but it’s true! Just in the coming month we have a Roland White Mandolin Clinic, more Gypsy Jazz techniques, a Vintage Guitar class from Boss Jim and that’s just the events! Josh just went out … Continue reading September 2015 MSM News
The Staff here at Mass Street Music is always working hard to keep up with all the gear, techniques and builders you know and love. This past month three of our staff members made trips out to do just that – or swung by on their vacations! A Trip to Fender While we’ve got to be a little secretive about this one, at least for a few … Continue reading Band of Gypsys: A trip to Fender, a Conference and a Builder
Roland White is coming to the store….Yes, that Roland White! We are so excited to have a Bluegrass Legend here for this upcoming Mandolin Clinic. Head on over to the events page for more details about the clinic. If you’re not familiar with Roland’s career read on below for a brief bio:
August is always a month of changes around here. The seemingly quiet summer months in Lawrence are brought to a grinding halt as the KU & Haskell Students moving in bring a certain boundless exuberance with them. The local music scene has always thrived off that energy and the first event to take advantage of it is right around the corner! We’re thrilled to once again be a sponsor of … Continue reading August 2015 MSM News
Whew! It’s been a busy month here at the store. When we started tallying up all the news since our last update it honestly got a bit overwhelming! A packed Gypsy Jazz Workshop, our addition to the Free State Festival, along with a Sold Out Concert by Pete Huttlinger to cap things off. We still have an awesome Moog Synth and Pedal demo coming up this … Continue reading July 2015 MSM News
With Jim out gallivanting around Europe with Collings Guitars, a packed house at the Taylor Road Show and a metric ton of new gear here at the shop, June is shaping up to be a crazy month and we’re only half way through! Check out our “Just In” page for the latest and greatest here at MSM. Better still, take a look at the latest … Continue reading June 2015 MSM News: Jim’s EuroTrip, Events & Pete Huttlinger
May has arrived and with it some seriously great gear over here at the shop. Everything from gorgeous new Collings OMs, a couple of new Tom Andersons that will be sure to catch your eye, and some great used deals that has been flying off the wall. Check out our “Just In” page to keep up to date with the latest and greatest here at MSM. Better … Continue reading May 2015 MSM News
April brings new gear, new events and new faces to Mass Street Music. We just received a bevy of Gretsch instruments – both folk and great electrics. The favorite so far seems to be the Center Block Electromatic – a great rocker that loves distortion. Check out all the Just In gear here. The Jeff Black Songwriting Clinic “Inviting the Muse” happens Saturday, May 9 … Continue reading April 2015 MSM News
The 2015 Taylor Guitars Road Show will be coming to Lawrence, Kansas for one night only, Wednesday, May 20 at Mass Street Music. This free event will feature our friends Corey “The Tone Chef” Witt and Rich Casciato, direct from Taylor, who will be bringing rare, one-off guitars, brand new models and of course some cool giveaways like strings, t-shirts and more for you. The guitar ‘petting zoo’ will be … Continue reading Taylor Guitars Road Show at Mass Street Music May 20!
We’ve been working on bringing you better videos with truer audio so those customers not near our Lawrence, Kansas store can experience the sounds of our great instruments too – and those of you in the area can get a sneak peek before stopping by the store. Learn more about our videos here or check out our Youtube channel here. We have several great events coming up, including … Continue reading MSM March News 2015
