I walked by this gift shop on the way from the courthouse in downtown Staunton and literally came…read moreright back. Everything in the window caught my eye. It's small inside, but jam-packed with a hundred unique musical novelties. Jewelry shaped like instruments, umbrellas with notes on them, bowties with piano keys, wine bottle holders made from actual piano keys, a small selection of vinyl records, books...one on how to tune a piano, CDs, etc... I can't remember it all, and it was quite overwhelming. I do know they didn't have a welcome mat, which is what I really wanted. I was told they'd hopefully have one by the holidays. So I'll be returning...also because it's where I travel for work. But if you're in Staunton, this shop is not to be missed. It's like a musical etsy conglomerate. Respect it.

If you get a chance, please do not miss these musicians. They will fill your heart with hope and…read morejoy. They come to Staunton from all over the world and It is a great blessing to have them here to share their talent. While here, they are guided by the Institute's staff to better perform and to gain knowledge from complementing study. We have attended two or three performances and being surrounded by 50 or more stringed instruments, performed expertly, is a very special evening. It is a wonderful surprise that they are located in Staunton and not a large metropolitan area!

I booked Karlee as the harpist for my wedding in September 2013. Throughout all my planning she was…read morein constant contact to make sure she knew everything that I wanted for my special day, even down to what she could wear to match my wedding colors! I also had specific song requests that she learned especially for the day. At the last minute we had to change venues and Karlee and her family accommodated all the changes and adapted. Her music is beautiful and Karlee is blessed with a beautiful talent! And her abilities stretch far beyond her years! She and her family were kind, professional, and it was an absolute pleasure to have her be a part of my wedding day!! I would recommend her for any event, and her music adds an extra special touch to anything! Thank you so much Karlee!

From the owner: Karlee specializes in live harp performances for weddings and special events. read more

Went tonight to see A Bold Stroke for a Husband. The theater is beautiful and the performances…read moreoutstanding. During intermission, the cast came out and sang/played two pop songs, which was just unexpected and fun. The staff were helpful and friendly. I recommend you come out and see a show here.

my first time here was in february 2020. i loved it as much then as i do now! the cast is always so…read moreimpressive and the crowd work always makes it super fun. i can't wait to come back!

Great custom guitar shop! We found Showalter Guitars on a trip home from South Carolina and decided…read moreto stop. Always fun to find a small builder that uses local woods. We own two guitars from Showalter and enjoy both. They look and sound great, and both are very comfortable to play.

I'm a guitar player since 1974. Yup I'm old and have owned plenty of guitars in my lifetime. I now…read moreown what I consider the best of the best in my experience. After a two hour session of visiting the Showalter guitar shop I chose this hand crafted beauty. Serial number 116. You can look it up on YouTube by searching for Showalter Guitars. Steve Showalter is a master craftsman and his guitar building skills with attention to detail are on point in every aspect. If you take time to check out his wall of guitars maybe tell him that a guy from Arizona recommends him highly. I'll post a couple pictures of my OM style guitar here.

Awesome radio station. I personally know 2 of the DJs.read more

From the owner: Cherokee Nation Radio is an online radio station that brings independent country, Bluegrass, gospel…read moremusic to the world. Our mission is to provide a platform for these indie artists to be heard & appreciated. We feature a wide range of genres of music such as, traditional country, Bluegrass, gospel. Our team of experienced DJs work diligently to curate the best independent music for our listeners enjoyment. We also appear at Live Events introducing the attendees to Cherokee Nation Radio. Tune in to Cherokee Nation Radio & experience Independent Music At It's Best.