Visit This Unique Music Store In Arkansas For An Experience Unlike Any Other
By Carol Ann Carson|Published June 26, 2019
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
It’s only natural that Arkansas’ most musical town would have a one-of-a-kind music store. Mountain View Music is so much more than just an instrument inventory, which you’ll know as soon as you walk up to their porch. Let’s stay a while and “pick” out our favorite things in this folksy shop.
Given the nature of this article we selected this Arkansas folk band for today’s musical accompaniment. You may be able to catch Sad Daddy play “Mountainside” in person since they frequently tour Mountain View and nearby towns as well!
As soon as you pull up to the drive you'll notice that this isn't your typical music store.
It's only appropriate that a music store specializing in folk instruments in the "Folk Capital of the World" would be in such a homey setting. Mountain View Music located inside the historic George W. Lackey House, which was built back in 1910. This family-owned business has been a prime spot for pickers for years! Plan for visit anytime between Tue - Sat from 10 am - 5 pm.
Address: 123 West Washington Street, Mountain View, AR, 72560
It'll take a few minutes to take in the plethora of merchandise when you walk in the door.
The amount of music is nearly overwhelming but such a treasure to peruse. This shop is more of a community gathering space than just a store so be prepared to spend an hour or two looking around and chatting with all of the friendly folks.
You'll see an endless selection of banjos, mandolins, dobros (a type of resonator guitar), fiddles, and more. In addition to an abundance of instruments and music books, this store also has a small AirBnB loft upstairs! For more information on booking the Music Loft, visit this site.
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This is the perfect stop for inquisitive instrumentalists and music appreciators.
Mountain View Music specializes in folk instrument building, restoration, and appraising. If you're sticking around you can pick up a music lesson or two or just sit and watch the pieces come together for a new mandolin.
When you hear banjos be sure to drive faster, that means you're close to the music store!
Mountain View Music has an impromptu porch concert about every day they're open. However, for a guaranteed show be sure to visit during the Arkansas Folk Festival in spring or the BeanFest in fall. You can also follow their Facebook Page for the latest happenings.
Have you looked around Mountain View Music before? Have you enjoyed their live performances? Share your experienced with us in the comments below!
After you’ve perused the shop be sure to visit this quirky state park during your Mountain View trip! Or, for another music-themed adventure, head to this rockin’ town on the east side!
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