On Sunday, July 8th, 2012, Main Street Music and Sound opened its doors at 327 Main Street in downtown Irwin, at the historic former Isaly’s location. Although Main Street Music is a “new” business to the area, it is brought to you by a few guys who are anything BUT new to the local music industry. Owners/Partners Gary Scott and Kevin McDonald teamed up and set forward with Paul Martello and Collin Scott, all of which were principals at the historic Swissvale Music Store. Gary, along with Ray Falcsik, opened Swissvale Music opened 34 years ago and were responsible for introducing many notable lines to the Pittsburgh area such as Paul Reed Smith, Hamer, EAW, and more. The store always prided itself on having great service and prices, providing quality gear for all levels of musicians, from "beginners" to "pros." Most of all, the store is proud for being on the cutting edge and offering musical gear that you just can't find unless you are in L.A. In 1990, Kevin McDonald joined the Swissvale team and expanded the store’s focus, bringing in lines like Fulltone, Bogner, Soldano, Rivera, Tom Anderson, Pedulla, Eden, Aguilar, and more. The custom shop-boutique experience was new for the store, and new for the city. Over the years, our staff had built a solid reputation as the place to shop for the coolest gear and quality service. The Clarks, Rusted Root, the Poverty Neck Hillbillies, The Jaggerz, Glenn Pavonne, Norman Nardini and many other acts both national and local were been "regulars" at our shop, and customers came to depend on Swissvale Music’s advanced product knowledge, expert in-house service, and years of hands on experience for all of their musical needs. "Location, Location, Location:"
As a business that is always looking to expand their business and focus on their strengths, it became apparent in March of 2012 that a change of location might be just what the doctor ordered for Swissvale Music. So when a great location became available in downtown Irwin, it seemed like the perfect time to go for something completely new and exciting. Built from the Swissvale staff, which has a combined 90 years of experience in the music business, Main Street Music & Sound was born! Main Street Music teamed up with Bentley and Romito Professional Music Lessons to provide lessons for just about any instrument, at any skill level. Bentley and Romito Professional Music Lessons' staff includes some of the most respected musicians in the area, and they provide lessons for various musical instruments to all levels of musicians, from beginners to seasoned musicians. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, Main Street Music and Sound will always have something for you. We pride ourselves in offering electric and acoustic guitars, basses, drums, pianos & keyboards, trumpets, saxes, flutes, clarinets, violins, PA systems, microphones, software, strings, picks, and SO much more! Stop by and let us set you up with your first instrument or maybe even the next piece of your collection. At Main Street Music & Sound, you can hear, touch, play, and feel gear that you could previously only hear on a YouTube clip. And you’ll get personal service and treatment the likes of which you’d never get at the cookie cutter mall guitar store. Main Street Music & Sound
327 Main Street
Irwin Pa 15642
724-382-4633
www.mainstmusic.com
www.bentleyandromito.com
