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As the majority of the dealers represented in this report are privately held, in most cases the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR made estimates based on data available to our research team.
PO Piano/Organ
P Piano
DP Digital Piano
BO Band & Orchestra
PC Percussion
FA Fretted Instruments/Amplification
SR Sound Reinforcement/Recording Equipment
EK Electronic Keyboard
PM Print Music
DJ DJ Equipment
LT Lighting
IN Installation
Guitar Center (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM)
(Including Music & Arts)
Total Units: 403
Opened ‘14: 28
Closed ’14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A, but often reported/estimated to be in excess of $2 billion.
5795 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, Calif. 91362
(818) 735-8800 / info@guitarcentercom / www.guitarcenter.com
CEO: Darrell Webb
Sam Ash MusicCorp. (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM)
Total Units: 48
Opened ‘14: 1
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
P.O. Box 9047, Hicksville, N.Y. 11802
(516) 932-6400 / [email protected] / www.samash.com
CEO: Richard Ash
Music Go Round (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT)
Total Units: 33
Opened ‘14: 4
Closed ’14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $28 MM
605 Hwy 169N #400, Minneapolis, Minn. 55441
(763) 520-8500 / [email protected] / www.musicgoround.com
CEO: Tim Kletti
Fletcher Music Centers (PO)
Total Units: 17
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ’14: 1
Volume (est. ’14): $12.5 MM
3966 Airway Circle, Clearwater, Fla.
(727) 571-1088 / [email protected] / www.fletchermusic.com
CEO: John Riley
Schmitt Music Co. (P, DP, SR, EK, PC, BO, FA, PM)
Total Units: 15
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $37 MM
Butler Square, 2400 Freeway Blvd., Brooklyn Center, Minn. 55430
(763) 566-4560 / [email protected] / www.schmittmusic.com
CEO: Tom Schmitt
Piano Distributors (PO, P, DP, EK, PM)
Total Units: 15
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $13 MM
1475 12th St. E., Palmetto, Fla. 34221
(941) 729-5047 / [email protected] / www.pianodistributors.com
Steinway Hall (P)
Total Units: 12
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $39 MM
109 W. 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019
(212) 246-1100 / [email protected] / www.steinwayshowrooms.com
CEO: Michael T. Sweeney
J.W. Pepper & Son (PM)
Total Units: 11
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $50 MM
2480 Industrial Blvd., Paoli, Pa. 19301
(610) 648-0500 / [email protected] / www.jwpepper.com
CEO: John Riley
George’s Music Stores (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM)
Total Units: 10
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $26.5 MM
650 W. Swedesford Rd., Berwyn, Pa. 19312
(610) 993-3110 / www.georgesmusic.com
CEO: George Hines
Mills Music (P, DP, BO, FA, EK, PC, PM)
Total Units: 8
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $4 MM
10120 Main St., Bothell, Wash.
(425) 486-5000 / [email protected] / www.millsmusic.com
CEO: Mike Mills
Willis Music Co. (P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 8
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
7567 Mall Road, Florence, Ky. 41042
(859) 283-2050 / [email protected] / www.willismusic.com
CEO: Kevin Cranley
Quinlan & Fabish Music (BO, PC, PM)
Total Units: 8
Opened ‘14: 1
Closed ‘14: 1
Volume (est. ‘14): $24 MM
166 Shore Dr., Burr Ridge, Ill. 60527
(630) 654-4111 / [email protected] / www.qandf.com
CEO: George Quinlan, Jr.
Marshall Music Co. (PO, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM)
Total Units: 7
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $19 MM
3240 E. Saginaw St., Lansing, Mich. 48912
(517) 337-9700 / [email protected] / www.marshallmusic.com
CEO: Dan Marshall
Menchey Music Service (P, DP, EK, BO, FA, PM)
Total Units: 7
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
80 Wetzel Dr., Hanover, Pa. 17331
(717) 637-2185 / [email protected] / www.mencheymusic.com
CEO: Joel Menchey
Eckroth Music Co. (P, DP, BO, FA, PC)
Total Units: 6
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $10.8 MM
1655 N. Grandview Lane, Ste. 201, Bismark, N.D. 58503
(701) 223-5320 / [email protected] / www.eckroth.com
CEO: Jeffrey Eckroth
C&M Music Center (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM
Total Units: 6
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
2515 Williams Blvd., Kenner, La. 70062
(504) 468-8688 / [email protected] / www.candmmusic.com
CEO: Chris Nail & Melvin Volz, Jr.
Frank Rieman Music (P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN, PM)
Total Units: 6
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ’14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $10 MM
4420 E. Broadway, Des Moines, Iowa 50317
(515) 262-0365 / [email protected] / www.riemansmusic.com
CEO: Pam Donahue
Kennelly Keys (DP, PC, BO, FA, SR, EK, PM)
Total Units: 6
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $7.8 MM
4918 196th St., Lynwood, Wash. 98036
(425) 771-7020 / [email protected] / www.kennellykeysmusic.com
CEO: William J. Kennelly
Nick Rail Music (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM)
Total Units: 6
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ’14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $7 MM
2801 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, Calif. 93105
(805) 569-5656 / [email protected] / www.nickrailmusic.com
CEO: Nick Rail
Piano Gallery (O, P, DP, EK, PM)
Total Units: 6
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $14 MM
4420 E. Broadway, Des Moines, Iowa 50317
(801) 266-9550 / [email protected] / www.pianogallery.com
CEO: Stan Beagley
Brook Mays Music (BO, PC)
Total Units: 7
Opened ‘14: 1
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
8605 Carpenter Fwy., Dallas, Texas 75247
(214) 905-8614 / www.brookmays.com
CEO: Bill Everitt
Jacobs Music (P, DP)
Total Units: 6
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $13 MM
1718 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19103
(215) 568-7800 / [email protected] / www.jacobsmusic.com
CEO: Chris Rinaldi
West Music Co. (P, PO, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 8
Opened ‘14: 2
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $35 MM
1212 5th St., Coralville, Iowa 52240
(319) 351-2000 / www.westmusic.com
CEO: Robin Walenta
The Music Center, Inc. (BO, FA, PM)
Total Units: 6
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3 MM
202 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, N.C. 28645
(828) 758-5253 / www.shop.themusiccenterinc.com
Music Exchange (PO, P, DP)
Total Units: 5
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 1
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
1501 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, Calif. 95696
(925) 933-6310 / www.muex.com
Henderson Music Co. (P, DP)
Total Units: 5
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $4 MM
4359 Dixie Hwy., Elsemere, Ky. 41018
(859) 431-2111 / www.hendersonmusic.com
CEO: Carl Henderson
Ken Stanton Music (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM)
Total Units: 5
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ’14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $11.7 MM
119 Cobb Pkwy. N., Ste. A, Marietta, Ga. 30062
(770) 427-2491 / [email protected] / www.kenstanton.com
CEO: Kenny Stanton
White House of Music (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, PM)
Total Units: 5
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
2101 N. Springdale Rd., Waukesha, Wis. 53186
(262) 798-9700 / [email protected] / www.whitehouseofmusic.com
CEO: Christopher White
Palen Music Center (PC, FA, SR, EK, PM)
Total Units: 6
Opened ‘14: 1
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $7 MM
1560 E. Raynell Pl., Springfield, Mo. 65804
(417) 882-7000 / www.palenmusic.com
Heid Music (P, DP, BO, PC, FR, SR, EK, PM)
Total Units: 5
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $11 MM
308 E. College Ave., Appleton, Wis. 54911
(920) 734-1969 / [email protected] / www.heidmusic.com
CEO: Todd Heid
Ted Brown Music Co. (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 6
Opened ‘14: 1
Closed ’14: 0
Volume (est. ’14): $13.5 MM
6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd., Tacoma, Wash. 98409
(253) 272-3211 / [email protected] / www.tedbrownmusic.com
CEO: Whitney Brown Grisaffi
Saied Music (PO, P, DP, BO, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM)
Total Units: 5
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
3259 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa, Okla. 74135
(918) 742-5541 / [email protected] / www.saiedmusic.com
CEO: Todd Heid
Dietze Music House (P, DP, BO, PC, FA, SR, EK, PM)
Total Units: 5
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $7 MM
5555 S. 48th St., Lincoln, Neb. 68516
(402) 434-7454 / www.dietzemusic.com
CEO: Tim Pratt
Keyboard World (PO, P, DP, FA, EK)
Total Units: 5
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
14701 National Hwy., Lavale, Md. 21502
(301) 689-2534 / www.keyboardworld.com
CEO: Ronald B. Klinetob
Tarpley Music Co. (P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $7.7 MM
2420 Commerce, Amarillo, Texas 79109
(806) 355-0795 / [email protected] / www.tarpleymusic.com
CEOs: John & David Tarpley
Hermes Music (BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $4.2 MM
409 S. Broadway St., McAllen, Texas 78501
(956) 781-8472 / [email protected] / www.hermes-music.com
Buddy Roger’s Music (BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $5.4 MM
6891 Simpson Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45239
(513) 729-1950 / [email protected] / www.buddyrogers.com
CEO: David Miller
Evola Music Center (PO, P, DP, BO, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $8 MM
2184 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 48302
(248) 334-0566 / www.evola.com
CEO: Jim Evola
Griggs Music (BO, PC, FA, SR, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3 MM
3849 N. Brady St., Davenport, Iowa 52806
(563) 391-9000 / [email protected] / www.griggsmusic.com
CEO: Steve Judge
Alto Music (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $41 MM
180 Carpenter Ave., Middletown, N.Y. 10940
(845) 692-6922 / [email protected] / www.altomusic.com
CEO: John Haber
Piano & Organ Center (PO, P, DP, EK, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3 MM
Box 2369 Great Northern Mall, Clay, N.Y. 13039
(315) 622-3926 / www.pianoandorgancenter.com
President: David Constantino
Jackson’s Music (P, DP, BO, FA, PC, EK, SR)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $4.75 MM
1409 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103
(336) 760-9635 www.jacksonsmusic.com
CEO: Douglas J. Dryden
Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers (PO, P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ’14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $7 MM
201 Mullberry St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701
(570) 326-2094 / [email protected] / www.rmsides.com
President: Peter Sides
Portland Music Co. (DP, BO, PC, FA, SR, EK, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 1
Volume (est. ‘14): $4.5 MM
531 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, Ore. 97214
(503) 226-3719 / [email protected] / www.portlandmusiccompany.com
CEO: Mark Taylor
C.A. House Music (P, DP, BO, FA, EK, PC, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
3700 Cavalier Cir., Parkersburg, W. Va. 26104
(304) 422-4676 / www.cahousemusic.com
Mississippi Music (P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ’14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $7.5 MM
222 Main St., Hattiesburg, Miss. 39401
(601) 544-5821 / [email protected] / www.mississippimusic.com
CEO: Rosi K. Johnson
Keyboard Concepts (PO, P, DP, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $12 MM
5600 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, Calif. 91041
(828) 787-0201 / [email protected] / www.keyboardconcepts.com
President: Dennis Hagerty
Bertrand’s Music (DP, BO, FA, EK, PM)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3.3 MM
13179-5 Black Mountain Rd., San Diego, Calif. 92129
(888) 780-1812 / www.bertrandsmusic.com
CEO: John Bertrand, Sr.
Portman’s Music (BO, PC, FA, SR, EK)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3.3 MM
7650 Abercorn St., Svannah, Ga. 31406
(912) 354-1500 / www.portmansmusic.com
CEO: Jerry Portman
Lacefield Music (PO, P, DP)
Total Units: 4
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3.5 MM
83 S. County Center Way, St. Louis, Mo. 63129
(314) 845-3760 / www.lacefieldmusic.com
Dave Phillips Music (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3.2 MM
Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865
(908) 454-3313 / [email protected] / www.davephillipsmusicstore.com
CEO: Dave Phillips
Mr. E’s Music (P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $5 MM
2503 Gravel Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76118
(817) 595-1910 / www.mr-e-music.com
CEO: William C. Everitt
Rincon Musical (BO, PC, FA, SR, EK, DJ, LT, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $900,000
1110-1116 13th St., North Bergen, N.J. 07047
(201) 348-0057 / www.rinconmusical.com
CEO: Amalio Santos, Jr.
Trombino Musical Centers (PO, P, DP, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ’14: 0
Volume (est. 14): $1,000,000
1049 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, Pa. 15012
(724) 929-6707 [email protected] www.trombino.com
CEO: Robert Trombino
Skip’s Music (PC, FA, SR, EK, PM, DJ, LT, IN)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $9.75 MM
(916) 484-7575 / [email protected] / www.skipsmusic.com
CEO: Skip Maggiora
Ace Karaoke (SR, DJ, LT)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
161 S. 8th Ave., City of Industry, Calif. 91746
(888) 893-7464 / [email protected] / www.acekaraoke.com
Instrumental Music (BO, PC, FA, SR, EK, PM, LT)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $6 MM
377 Irwin St., Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865
(805) 419-5055 / www.instrumentalmusic.biz
CEO: Brian McCann
Lane Music, Inc. (PO, P, DP, BO, PC, FA, SR, EK)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $8.5 MM
9309 Poplar Ave., Germantown, Tenn. 38138
(901) 755-5025 / www.lanemusic.com
Rayburn Music (BO)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $8 MM
238 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass. 02115
(617) 266-4727 / [email protected] / www.rayburnmusic.com
White’s Music Box (P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
200 South Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, N.M. 88001
(575) 526-6677 / www.whitesmusicbox.com
CEO: Mike White
Kidder Music (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3.2 MM
7728 N. Crestline Dr., Peoria, Ill. 61615
(309) 692-4040 / [email protected] / www.kiddermusic.com
CEO: Jim Kidder
Pender’s Music Co. (PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): N/A
314 S. Elm St., Denton, Texas 76201
(800) 772-5918 / [email protected] / www.penders.com
CEO: Richard Gore
Riverton Music, Inc. (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3.4 MM
4650 South 3740 West #2, West Valley City, Utah 84120
(801) 969-4358 / [email protected] / www.rivertonmusic.com
CEO: Kevin Rindlisbacher
The Clavier Group, Steinway Hall – Dallas (P)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $6.2 M
5301 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75205
(214) 526-1853 / [email protected] / www.steinwaypianos.com
CEO: Danny Saliba
Dave Phillips Music & Sound (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3 MM
377 Irwin St., Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865
(908) 454-3313 / [email protected] / www.davephillipsmusicstore.com
CEO: Dave Phillips
Pecknel Music Co. (DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $5 MM
1312 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, S.C. 29607
(864) 244-7881 / [email protected] / www.pecknelmusic.com
CEO: Scott N. Peck
Bailey Brothers Music Co. (BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $5.75 MM
4673 Highway 280 E., Birmingham, Ala. 35242
(205) 271-7827 / www.baileybrothers.com
N-Tune Music & Sound (BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $5.75 MM
1141 E. 42nd St., Odessa, Texas 79762
(432) 362-1164 / [email protected] / www.ntunemusic.com
CEO: Tim Jones
Easy Music Center (DP, PC, FA, SR, EK, PM, DJ, LT)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $6 MM
1314 South King St., Ste. G1, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
(808) 591-0999 / www.easymusiccenter.com
Dunkley Music (P, DP)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $6 MM
410 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 342-5549 / www.dunkleymusic.com
Meyer Music (P, DP, BO, PM)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $8.75 MM
1512 W. Highway 40, Blue Springs, Mo. 64015
(816) 228-5656 / [email protected] / www.meyermusiccom
CEOs: Ted Meyer, Betty Meyer
Kessler & Sons Music (BO)
Total Units: 3
Opened ‘14: 0
Closed ‘14: 0
Volume (est. ‘14): $3.8 MM
3047 E. Clarleston, Las Vegas, Nev. 89104
(702) 385-2263 / [email protected] / www.kesslermusic.com
CEO: Charles Kessler
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