One-of-a-kind music destination Round Hill Music Co. announces that it will open its doors in Greenwich, CT this coming May. Designed as a haven for musicians, collectors, and fans of all ages, the store is a thoughtfully arranged music lover’s playground that blends high-end guitars, vinyl records, apparel and lifestyle goods into an immersive environment.
Round Hill Music Co. has been conceived and created as a personal passion project by local resident, musician and music industry executive, Josh Gruss. It aims to thoughtfully bring design, craftsmanship and culture together in a unique space that bridges the gap between serious musicians and casual listeners. The store, which is just two minutes walk from Greenwich train station, will balance boutique aesthetics with a welcoming atmosphere, featuring listening stations, curated vinyl sections organized by mood and genre, and an inviting layout that makes discovering music effortless.
“Opening this store is a great way for me to connect with the community and offer an experience that I’m strongly connected to, while bringing back something that Greenwich Ave has been missing for a long time – a music store,” said Josh Gruss, founder of Round Hill Music Co.
“Growing up, some of my favorite memories are of going to 48th Street in New York, which back then was a whole city block of instrument shops. The Round Hill Store is very much inspired by Manny's, a famous guitar store on 48th street that I used to love going to as a teenager. Today stores like Manny’s have all but disappeared; there isn’t the same opportunity to enter a store and just comfortably hang out, chat music and experience a selection of legendary guitar and amp brands. That Manny’s experience is what we’re creating with our store.
“I also miss the experience of shopping for records. I had so much fun shopping at HMV, Tower Records, Long Island Sound, Crazy Eddie’s, Sam Goodie’s all those amazing record stores growing up. For two decades we had Al Franklin’s Record store on Greenwich Ave, but we haven’t had a record store in a long time. While walking the avenue over recent years I felt the record shopping experience was missing and ready for a comeback. Seeing all those teenagers shopping at Brandy Melville across the street, I thought there’s nowhere for them to go to buy their Taylor Swift records. It’s time Greenwich had a record store again. It’s unique to combine a guitar store with a record store and have two fun activities in one destination.
“We have some amazing plans for in store performances on the weekends and evenings, from our incredible artist roster at our own record label, Round Hill Records, as well as local artists and national touring artists who might want to stop in on their way to The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester.”
Notable brands available at Round Hill Music Co. will include high-end iconic guitars by Gibson, Fender, Paul Reed Smith, Taylor, LsL Instruments, Rock N Roll Relics, Ernie Ball and Suhr; apparel by Madeworn (men’s/unisex), Daydreamer LA (women’s) and Rowdy Sprout (kids); and premium speakers from Devialet and Transparent, in addition to artisanally-produced amps, pedals, turntables, books, candles and more. The store will also feature a live performance stage for intimate concerts and events.
