It's hard to believe it's been a year since Charles Anderson took over the Juste Music Store in Norton, Virginia. But when arriving for my 4 PM fiddle lesson on Monday, signs around the store talking about the month-long celebration reminded me that it indeed has been a year.
I was able to sit down with the young owner of the the only full-service music store in this area of the Crooked Road, and discuss how he ended up owning a musics store, what the first anniversary celebration was all about, and what was on-tap for the the future for his growing business.
As it turned out, as a long-time employee at Juste Music, previous owner, Charles Carter gave him the news on a Friday in late July that they would be closing the store, and if he wanted to continue to be employed, he would need to buy the store.
And by the way, he needed a decision by Monday. The rest, is as we say, is history.
As a part-time music and business student at the University of Virginia at Wise, Charles decided it was either start looking for a job, or put his business training to work, and give the fledgling shop a try.
The Customer Appreciation celebration begins on September 1st, and will include live music, drawings, and great in-store discounts on instruments, amplifiers, and accessories. There will be a store-wide 10% discount on all products and as much as 25% on selected products.
Anthony and Samm Keys will kick off the entertainment on Saturday, September 6th and an open mic jam on the last weekend wraps up the celebration at the end of the month. Mis'ry Creek and Orthophonic Joy winner, Corbin Hayslett will all perform during the month.
Of course, Corbin, and Chris Rose from Mis'ry Creek are part of the instruction staff at Juste Music, and along with Matt Bowman (keyboard, guitar and drums), and Chris Woodward (guitar) will be available during the month to discuss your instructional needs.
Chris Rose is a well-known guitarists in the Wise County area, and is on staff at the UVA Wise as well as the Music program at Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Chris Rose is one of the finer guitar instructors in this area. He can teach you bluegrass licks in one minute, and Van Halen licks the next.
Corbin Hayslett is a member of the Bluegrass program at UVA Wise, and teaches all of the instruments in the accoustical concern ie.. Three-finger and clawhammer banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and upright bass.
Shop Manager, Mackenzie Carter is an excellent Bass Guitarist, and teaches as well.
If you have a band and would like to get a slot to perform during the celebration, be sure to contact the staff at Juste Music for a time and date.
I discussed the future of Juste Music with Charles, and he indicated that the business has specialized in the past as a guitar players music store, he is looking to expand his acoustical products, and provide high school band accessories.
With his Norton location being less than a mile off of the Country Music Highway, and Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, The Crooked Road, it was time for Juste Music to become a stop where musicians can shop for Mountain Music, Old-Time, and Bluegrass needs as well.
Although the live entertainment schedule is not set in concrete at this juncture, be sure to check in with the Juste Music website at http://www.justemusic.com/ and take a minute to like their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/justemusicnortonva
Juste Music is located at 511 Park Avenue SW in Norton, Virginia and can be reached by phone for all of your needs at 276-679-7529.
While you are on Facebook to like the Juste Music Page, be sure to slip over and like the our page at https://www.facebook.com/soundsofthemountains
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