“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Musician’s Workshop,” announces a press release issued by Asheville, North Carolina’s Musician’s Workshop. “We have had the privilege of being part of countless musicians’ journeys and have enjoyed every moment of serving this wonderful community. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our customers who have supported us throughout the years. It’s been an incredible ride.”
The Merrimon Avenue business, which has served Western North Carolina since 1967 as “a cherished hub for musical instruments, sound systems and equipment, music instruction and repair services,” will be shutting its doors for good on Dec. 30, 2023.
Current owners Frank and Becky Dosier purchased the company from founder John Moritz in 1977. “We have had the privilege of being part of countless musicians’ journeys and have enjoyed every moment of serving this wonderful community,” noted the Dosiers. “We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our customers who have supported us throughout the years. It’s been an incredible ride.”
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