Best rehearsal and recording studio around.
Reasonable prices. Great for bands that want to play on a stage with lights and PA. Just bring your own guitars & amps.
Great dude runs the place. Stage is solid. Sound is good. Plus a bathroom. Great rates.
This is a great little music store, and every time I walk in, they have more and more gear! Make sure to shop here before going to the chain stores or shopping online. You’ll be glad you did!
My 6yr old son had his first piano lesson today and Janice was nothing short of AMAZING! This was the the first time he seemed truly interested in something outside of video games and Janice was so great and patient with him. She also showed him a couple of different instruments to see which one he likes best and so he could see how the notes worked on different instruments. She helped to introduced him to music in such a great way and he absolutely love it! Thank you, Janice!
Perfect
I bought something and they never sent my item. They insisted I pay by money gram, and once I sent the money they disappeared. Dishonest company
Not open during advertised hours. 2:30, Friday Mar 24th. Driving around here is bad enough, let alone doing it for no reason.
scammer
7. DaveOnKeys
Address: 3427 52nd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34210 , Bayshore Gardens , Florida , United States
I buy all my stuff here from now on, thanks jeff, brandon, and staff.
My favorite music store, Great section and staff.
I take my teenage daughter to Sam Ash on Saturdays for piano lessons. Being a non-musical middle-aged woman, I was initially a little intimidated going there. At first glance it’s a loud (drum sets and electric guitars) place with lots of rockstar-cool young men working the floor. But in truth, they are a genuinely welcoming staff that are passionate about sharing their love of music (all music, not just drum sets and guitars!). And I can’t say enough good things about the piano teacher, Jeff, who has my daughter excited about learning and growing as a musician.
Sam Ash is by far the best music store in Florida. Their selection of instruments is greater than any other store. Their guitar/bass tech. Marc Spagone knows his craft like no other. This is where to go for all your instruments!
Very good
They have a huge floor with instruments you can try out to your heart’s content. Percussion instruments, string, electronic… they have it all. The staff seem knowledgeable about the instruments and when they aren’t, they find someone who is. Everyone here clearly has a passion for music, both staff and customers. Pretty affordable for a music store and they have great rental and used instrument systems in place.
Not sure I will ever shop here again. Woman in the brass section was very friendly and helpful. Sales manager was a total jerk to another customer and when that customer left the sales manager said “doesn’t matter he wasn’t going to buy anything anyway”. You can never judge what a customer can afford simply by looking at them.
Me and my money will go elsewhere.
I went with my brother to buy drumsticks, cause he just started learning how to play the drums and he’s 65 and the sales guy there seemed very annoyed because he was asking questions and I think because he saw that he was older and assumed that he knew, but he didn’t. He’s just a beginner, and it was very unhelpful.
I used to shop here regularly before the pandemic and left because of two employees (Jeff and Brandon) who seemed more focused on a commission than customer service. I thought I would give Sam Ash another try. I walked in around 1:00 on a Sunday, empty handed, looking for a bass amp. No one said hello as I walked in and I shopped for about 15 minutes. Not once did any employee acknowledge me being in the store. Two other people walked in and both were greeted and helped. The second people that walked in were a mother and son looking for a bass and amp for a beginner. They stood directly in front of me and the employee still didn’t even glance my way. As I was walking out one of the employees finally said ” how are you doing,man”. I will give everyone a second chance and this was their second chance. I hoped that things would change but obviously they hadn’t. If you don’t care how you are treated and just want to walk in and out then this might be your place. I personally want an overall great experience and this doesn’t happen here, at least for me. I have been shopping at Music-Go- Round and they are awesome. Check them out and stay away from Sam Ash.
Fun, fun, fun!! Good music, beer pong or VIP lounge, comedy hour, private events just good ol’ vibes all the time. This is my new Beach Club. I LoVE IL ENT.
My experience having my event at IL ENTERTAINMENT was GREAT. It was a very good vibe and my people had a ball.
It was nice and clean. We were able to set up early. The owner was very professional and helpful with everything. I would definitely use this venue again. CANT FORGET THE MOST IMPORTANT PART WAS THE PRICE WAS EXCELLENT.
Great Venue! Excellent setup and location for any type of party in the Bradenton area. Ian’s customer service is exceptional. I can’t wait to book my next event!
Great Venue for our Birthday Bash.
I met Ian and booked the venue for July 24th, 2021, from 6-12am—after explained to him what I was looking to do for my event and he agreed that he could delivered the service–which was suppose to include 2 new singles produced mixed and mastered, 1 promo video, flyers to promote the event, 2 dancers, 2 deferent types of drums, 1 base and 1 regular guitars and 1 pianist to play 4 of my music (the 2 new singles and 2 finished tracks from my previous album live). He asked me to pay half of the money and will have to pay the balance 2 weeks before the event. Then, he reached out to me a month before the balance is due to pay half of the remaining balance so that we can start rehearsing–Weird! Because, this wasn’t what the agreement was. But I agreed to paid him because I was desperate to start with the rehearsal process, so that my background singers can start working on their schedules. Yet, 2 weeks until the event, flyers has nothing to do with the titled of my event with my name not even on the flyers, no rehearsals, no finished music–which was supposed to be done a month and a half ago for the band to rehearse. Music producer told me he was going out of town and scheduled me back to the studio in 2 weeks later and tried to cancel my session after 2 weeks on hold. When I didn’t agree with the cancellation because we have a deadline, he stop talking to me during sessions and purposely not finishing the music on time for us to have to rehearse and claiming that he cannot play the 2nd music. I explained to Ian the problem I was having with the producer, Ian told me that he tried to cancel them, but they begged for him not to cancel them. Producer then finally sent me the 1st “finished” track which is not mix nor mastered. My team sent him a voice showing everything that was wrong with the music they promised to fix it and still have not received the updated music. Myself, my daughter’s father along with my the kids went to the studio on Saturday to helped with the 2nd music, he then told us he can work with the changes made and will let me know when he’s done with the new music so that I can re-record it. Tuesday came, never heard from him. Because I didn’t want to rushed him since he’s already giving me a cold shoulder from the not wanting to cancel situation, I used that time to pressure Ian to please work on a rehearsal date with the music we have in the meantime- using my 2 previous music from my last album and use the unmixed music and myself along with the background singers can sing the 2nd music to help the musicians out. But, let’s not wait on the music because I have a feeling the guy is not going to give us the music on time. That Tuesday afternoon, Ian asked me why did “I missed my session”? I told Ian, the guy told me that he was going to call me when he was done with the music and I told you that! and you know I would have never missed a session-knowing how badly I want these music to finish! Ian agreed with me and said that he would talk to him. Ian then finally gave me a date to rehearse which was last Friday, because Fridays are the only days the pianist is available, per Ian. I was super excited to know… finally I will get meet the musicians/dancers. Myself and one of the background singers arrived there around 4pm (which is the time he gave me…) after taken awhile to open the door…went in and no musicians along with the dancers were there. As a matter of fact, Ian double booked us and occupied with another client—which was the reason he took a long time to open the door for us. That time should have dedicated to us to practice since we have not practiced at all! Well, he knew what he was doing—booked another client, because the band/dancers were not even there. Then he told me the piano guy could not make it and come to find out the piano guy is the music producer oh, Lord:(!…… They were playing me all along—how can someone be so evil and heartless? They always try to take advantage of someone they assume who’s soft and naive!….smh
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Never gave us the video after we paid for it. Disconnected their phone number, ignored all of our messages. DO NOT USE! I will update my review if anything changes.
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After he told me that the producer could not make it—which was a shocked to me, since he approved the date and time (per Ian) for us to finally have our first rehearsal! He’s the reason we booked Fridays and that date for the rehearsal only because of him! And, for him not to show up is unbelievable! But, then!… where were the rest of the band members and the dancers? It is then I remembered what HE!… the producer, had told me!….(that he doesn’t know of other band members) when I asked about working with Ian at the beginning—when I noticed he emailed me the wrong information (that don’t match what he charged me for, which he hasn’t fix till today!) on the contract after cash app him half of the money. But, every time I confronted him about the wrong information, he keeps re-ensuring me that everything is going to be ok and I trusted him based on these reviews!….) therefore, I kept it cool, because he has more than half of my money at this point. We started asking questions about how everything is going to look like and he then told us my music is going to play in the background from my phone! Wait? what? that’s not what I’m paying for? I asked him, what about the band? he told me the band is going to be there!…. I quickly realized, I was charged for a band but won’t have a band “lol”!……I acted like I wasn’t freaking out!….But, had plan to wait for him to ask me for the balance that was due the next day, to then talk to him….He told us on the way out that, that, he scheduled another rehearsal at the recording studio on Tuesday with everyone-including the dancers… knowing the size of the studio, I told him the studio won’t be able to hold everyone and how the dancers are going to move in that tiny space? I started panicking… and got scared that my worse fear is coming to past since Ian never gave me a proper contract with the right Information on the contract. I then asked him if I could reach out to the music producer to confirmed since Tuesdays are usually my sessions days… I quickly texted the producer to asked and he texted back saying he’s studio cannot hold a full band with dancers and that he will talk to Ian! I forwarded the information to Ian, and Ian said nothing back. That’s when I realize, I’ve been scammed for real:(! After music producer had told me in the beginning after asking him about Ian Specially, I had asked the music producer about Ian when
I drove home patiently waiting for Ian to respond back to what the producer said! He instead texted me around 2:38 am to remind me of the remaining balance that is due in the morning! I lost it then finally started cursing him out out of frustrations! I asked, how are you expect for me to keep paying you when I have not received any product from you? And told him I will not pay anymore money until I see the band I’m paying for, the dancers and at least see a rehearsal happening! Which is fair! So, he cancel everything because I didn’t pay the remaining balance. So unfair! I told him, forget about the band let’s just use the DJ and he still demanded that I pay him the balance! Which I refuse to do—Until I see the musicians/dancers, the real contract, at least hear the finish music and start rehearsing ♀️. That’s fair for paying more than half of the payment. Therefore, he took all that money and canceled my event … Say what?!…
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Very good service told employee what I needed took me to it and I got what I needed and paid and left great job.
Employees are extremely helpful and great products
Technology that you can try.
Typical big box electronics store. One thing I like about this store is they always have DVD’s and Blu-rays on sale.
Might be one of the most annoying stores to shop at. Online orders work swimmingly well, but, like others – I stood by the laptops after asking for help to get one out (knew what I wanted). Asked again after spending 20 minutes back there. 10 minutes later, still no one.
Ended up back at the store a month later to buy a laptop for work because I have a slow learning curve. This time I got help, but was pressure-saled on various forms of memberships and warranties to the point where I was getting irritated.
Edit, plus a star: The “redhead employee” that I’ve seen people complain about was really friendly, kind, and helpful – and quite honestly, pretty (which I know is an irrelevant compliment).
it was good
Running with the least amount employees possible so no one is able to help you, made me wait an hour just to tell me a tv was out of stock. Not employees fault, corporation is just trying to make more money.
Terrible service 20 minutes waiting to be attended.
The staff at this store does not properly assist. We went in for a standard SD card and the person that was attempting to help us told us it didn’t matter if the card was a standard or not that all SD cards are the same.
18. Flood Recording Studios
Address: 6003 28th St E b, Bradenton, FL 34203 , Bayshore Gardens , Florida , United States
Love this guy, love the energy and the hustle. He cares about your music , he’s passionate! And easy to work with. Highly recommended to successful artists or beginners just wanting to hear their voice , DannyP makes it happen!
The best engineer in around will have you sounding clear and is very professional
Not only a beautiful studio the quality is amazing looking forward to coming back
19. A&F Pawn Jewelry and Loan
Address: 6838 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207 , Bayshore Gardens , Florida , United States
Wow! Great prices, best in town and flexible rates thank you So much!
Very helpful, and explained the procedures very well. Great customer service.
I have been a customer here for a few years. The staff have always been there for the help needed. They have the best rates! They have great service and treat you like family, they are concerned about your situation and do whatever they can do to help you. They treat you with respect and I for one am glad to call them friends.
Honest folk who work with you. Good people who are very informative of the industry. They definitely hold up to the previous owner who was great!!
I did not feel safe here.
This place sucks the owner is a stiff who will try to pinch every penny you have and if you don’t have one, ha! forget any kind of conversation!
they are completely unwilling to talk unless you’ve got cash and came with incentive.
Terrible buisness very disrespectfull
20. Red, White & Blue Thrift Store
Address: 5838 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207 , Bayshore Gardens , Florida , United States
Great deals, love this place, much better than Goodwill
This is my favorite thrift store in the Bradenton area! Idk why all the reviews say things are ridiculously priced because most days they have multiple tag colors on sale and on top of that they have plenty of affordable inventory as well!
nice new clean store, neat stuff, good prices!
Me encanto la organización de la tienda
1st time shopping there. No fair warning of the store closing. Employee on the floor was extremely RUDE! Yelled at me in some foreign language. I didnt even know she was speaking to me As she was behind me in next isle Something to the likes of “GET Out Now!”
Pretty sketchy as they accept cash ONLY for What I believe are Donated items??(IRS aware?) Pretty disappointing. What is the story behind these guys?? Even the ATMs located inside the store were OWNED by them. Being ran out of store, I ended up spending 100$.
They did discount a damaged bag and young cashier was pretty friendly.
They had a fleet of donation trucks in lot with “pick ups for Veterans:(?).. who is behind this operation and who is benefiting from the proceeds?
CASH ONLY STORE! Prices are bit to high sometimes exceeding even goodwill. I mean $15 dollars for a board games is absurd!!! (It was scrabble). They also have atms if you don’t have cash but they come with a usage fee of course.
Lmao this place. You can find a shirt that was $25 new for only $13 and it was only worn for a few years! You can own someones garbage, 40% off!
Some okay stuff here and there, packed too tight and often stained. Overall the prices make you wonder where these people get off. Throw out the stained rubbish and stop comparing your prices to etsy. Etsy people paid for their stuff and kept it clean. Plus we don’t have to listen to pop music and pay cash on etsy. Also with stuff like violins usually when I pay 60% I also can get questions answered about it. That stuff matters.
