I love this place! I live in California but have family in western Mass. I've been here four times…read morenow, once for food, twice for music, and once for the luthier himself. All were delightful. The decor is outstanding. The music is intimate, varied and always fun. And Steve is completely at home with his place. I could not recommend it more highly. Just go!

The best music scene in the area, legendary open mic. Great crowds, and amazing team that runs it.read more

This is a lovely venue. I can't believe I've lived here over 20 years and never been. This year the…read moreFab Faux performed there instead of where we usually see them. I purchased first row mezzanine which is where we prefer to sit in most venues. I don't care for orchestra where I can not see over the person in front of me. So I was very surprised when we found our seats to see just how far back the mezzanine is, and that the orchestra seats are graduated upward so there is no one directly in front of you. The show that we saw is not big on visual, but the acoustics are phenomenal. The Fine Arts Center allowed this music to soar. For future shows though I would sit closer in the orchestra. Prior to the show there was a party on the plaza with desserts, live music, and a cash party. A fun way to start the evening, thank you.

A very nice theater in the middle of campus where they usually host UMass cultural shows and…read morenon-alcoholic parties here. Had some fun moments here while I attended Zoomass.

Delightful, knowledgeable, thorough, made our piano an instrument of joy again, and reasonably…read morepriced. Sid made it easy to schedule the Piano tuning, was right on time. We will definitely continue to use him for our annual piano tune up.

From the owner: Tuning, repair, regulation, appraisals, climate control installation, and full restoration…read moreservices. Sales of vintage restored pianos.

David Baker is a very kind man. He is also an excellent luthier. We have not met in person, but I…read morehave sent several students to his shop over the years and they always return with glowing reviews! A few years ago, a friend of mine owned a shop in Easthampton. His name is Ron Midgett. Ron could do any repair, rehair bows, had lots of instruments of good quality for sale at very reasonable prices. But then he retired and moved to Hawaii to grow herbs with his new wife. I spent a lot of time looking around for another similar luthier and was contacted out of the blue by David Baker, who was reaching out to teachers online. We exchanged emails and had a couple phone conversations and I have been sending students to him ever since. I can't think of a nicer guy to have service my violins!

My repair work is currently on his bench, so I can't comment on the final. But I am so far…read moreimpressed by his patience as well as his flexibility to deal with different styles and levels of instruments and their associated players.