Friday, June 24, 2011

More than a music store

Not long ago I heard someone describe our store to a potential customer as "really just a music store". While it is true that the majority of the store's footprint is taken up by music instruments and accessories, Capo's is more than the average music store. If you have been through our doors, you realize this as soon as you walk in. When you come into the front door of Capo's you step into our "gallery" entry, a small long entry way that features art by local artists, books and crafts by local artisans. Currently we have pottery in our display case by an artisan, paintings by local artists, fiber art by local artisans, and hand-carved wooden pens and pencils by a local craftsman. There is art work, pottery, fiber art and crafts throughout the store, intermingled with the instruments. The lounge and the music heritage room features books many of which are by local authors, poets and publishers along with sheet music and books by nationally known authors on music and Appalachia.

Capo's is more than a music store, we are an Appalachian Arts store which celebrates the art of music, the art of literature, the art of story-telling, the art of hand crafts and the art of painting. We are an education center offering free classes and workshops throughout the year, performances, and a full lessons program. Capo's is Instruments, Art, Books and More and we invite you to come in and see what all Capo's has to offer.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Giving Back

This spring has been a doozy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the area residents who have weathered the storms this spring. Here at Capo's we have been looking for ways we can help and we held a silent auction this spring for our "Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes" package. This package included the RD-10 Recording King guitar we loaned Barter Theatre for the show, an autographed cast photo, the Hank Williams biography and the Biography Channel Hank Williams dvd. Emery Reid was the high bidder and we thank him for his purchase. All the proceeds go to support local recovery efforts through the United Way and Habitat for Humanity.

Thanks to all those who have donated and give their time and efforts for the recovery. Our community will be stronger and we will survive and thrive.