I live in a third world country called Homestead, Florida. There a few "local" music stores north of me but not here. One about thirty miles that I like the owner and go there sometimes if for no other reason that to take him out to lunch.

I have to be in dire straits to go to Guitar Center. I buy some things from Sweetwater and they actually have some people who know some stuff if you know who to talk to.

Independent music stores have always been a difficult business. I hope some stay in business.

Billy

“Amazing! I’ll be working with Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, and Buddy Rich, and you’re telling me it’s not that great of a gig?
“Well…” Saint Peter, hesitated, “God’s got this girlfriend who thinks she can sing…”