I love going there and looking at all the antiques. Christmas is my favorite time of year. I found a really neat light up Santa wreath from the 40’s this last weekend. My little granddaughter gets excited everytime she sees it. She can’t talk yet, so she points and makes noises. Who knows, maybe her first word
will be Santa!
Nice afternoon. They have something for everyone. The antique mall is so big it took us almost 3 hours to go through. The antique cars, were a lot of fun, and you could see that families that had small kids with them loved the dinosaurs. Bottom line, if you cannot find something you enjoy…Well, you just aren’t trying to have fun.
Always something interesting to see.
I love this place, but the last time we were there we were besieged by a small group of annoying hipsters. It was at this moment that I came to the realization that I was no longer cool. Minus 1 star for making me feel old.
Many treasures
What a great place to walk around and explore. You never know what treasures you will find. Plan to spend the who day exploring.
Lots of dishes
A lot of vendors but, disorganized and unpleasantly odorous in a lot of areas.
The place was not everything you thought it would be. Sure, there was a lot to see lots of ground to cover but not very family-friendly or handicap friendly. In some of the car showrooms, the cars are so close together that you have a hard time getting around them trying not to cause damage to any of the vehicles. Some doors have buttons to push for handicap. Other doors don’t some have ramps. Some have ramps that are so steep you would have a hard time getting up in a wheelchair. Rest rooms are nearly impossible to use if you are in a wheelchair. Not to mention no changing tables in mens rest rooms for your infant. Garbage cans overflowing instead of emptying them, they put signs on them directing you to use a trash can in another areas that are equally over filled to say its not worth the price of administration is an understatement. I’m glad we had discounted tickets through our local library, and it still was a disappointment. Good to see once if you get discounted tickets
2. McDonald’s
Address: 31667 US-12, Volo, IL 60073 , Volo , Illinois , United States
The Mcgriddles were tasty. Fast drive thru service
Fast service hot food made fresh
Its McDonald’s
Right now you need patience here… construction is still going and when you’re in the delivery business it’s not cool… we used to be able to get in thru gas station but now they closed that access. NOT COOL
This place shows it’s 24hrs on Google. I went to thier drive thru at midnight Saturday and the associate came on the intercom and just said “no more orders tonight”. I thought the hours were wrong on Google. But I checked thier website and it states that thier drive thru is 24hrs. Not sure what’s wrong with this place.
Walked in tired after working all day just to see a sign saying that I must use a kiosk to order even though employees were walking right behind the overly large plexiglass wall where the signs were posted. Not sure what’s going on but it’s a bad move and they’ve lost my business. Another person was standing there rolling theirs eyes in disapproval too. Incredibly unwelcoming and seemingly more and more typical in Illinois locations.
David and his team are an outstanding resource for a world class product line. Astera is definitely the right choice for professional-grade event lighting and product support. Thank you Astera!
The products that Astera makes is nothing less than amazing. Some of there lighting units are as small as a coasters while some our as large a regular stage light. Bright, powerful, dependable, and so easily controllable, are just a few words to describe their lights. We use them every weekend, and any problems have been quickly taken care of by their staff. Our customers are simply awe struck when they see their venue with the Astera lights lit up. If you are looking for some great lighting options and amazing customer service, look no further.
If you are looking for the ultimate light for a DJ, Film or TV. This is the place to go. Michael knows the lights backwards and forward. He can show you tons of tricks. If you are in the market for the ultimate dance/up-lights, you found your home. They also rent lights.
5. M.E. Brune, Luthier
Address: 1000 N Rand Rd Ste 224, Wauconda, IL 60084 , Volo , Illinois , United States
This was my first visit to their shop ….I brought my Martin dcpa5 in for a set up, to include a truss rod, nut and saddle adjustment. My wife and I spent the morning sharing stories with Richard and Marshall about musicians we all knew and interactions with them. Richard gave us a tour of the shop and a really cool history/tutorial on making guitars. It wasn’t just taking my guitar in for a tune up, it was making new friends. I will definitely be back and will steer my fellow guitar players to see Richard and Marshall if they need some work done.
Marshall was extremely helpful with finding the guitar that was right for me. Highly recommended!
Their website requests an appointment, and as a courtesy, just give them a call or e-mail on a day/time you want to show up. Richard and Marshall are busy in their workshop with repairs and fulfilling customer orders, etc. They are most gracious of hosts fielding questions, telling you things you should’ve asked but didn’t. Getting a guitar from these guys is like buying a car from a professional mechanic. Buying a guitar from Brune is feeling confident about the product with which you walked out the store. They are both easy to talk to, they both give different perspectives on an issue or question, both are extremely knowledgeable about their luthier trade. Stores like this, that sell the caliber of classical/flamenco guitars they do are VERY VERY rare in the U.S. To have this gem in the midwest where I live is worth the drive. Buy, trade, sell with confidence here at R.E. Brune and Son Luthier and guitars!
Mike recently cleaned an old Alto Sax that belonged to my brother for my daughter starting band this year. He did an amazing job! He’s a super nice guy and the customer service was top notch. I highly recommend his business!!
The man I spoke w was very knowledgeable, extremely helpful.
Mike is awesome!!! I highly recommend Mike’s Brass and Woodwinds. I called Mike and asked a LOT of questions about buying a Getzen Proteus trumpet for my son who is a Music Minor at Stetson University. Mike was very, very knowledgeable and super helpful. I ordered the trumpet over the phone and it was delivered in just a few days. The trumpet is awesome and my son loves it!!! Thanks Mike!!!
Alway great serive great store
You would of thought they would be more customer oriented. They didn’t seem interested that we even came in.
Mike did an amazing job restoring my 20+ year old alto sax that I let sit idle for 10 years. Now it plays just like I remembered and it didn’t cost me a fortune to restore. Thanks Mike!
We went to fix, my trumpet, they didnt, they actually made it lead to a broken trumpet, now we need a new trumpet, and we dont know where to go!
8. Perfektion Music
Address: 25661 W Blakely Pkwy, Wauconda, IL 60084 , Volo , Illinois , United States
Been dealing with Shel and Alan for 13 years.
Hands down the best distributor I’ve ever worked with.
By far, the highest margins for the retailer in the business.
I used to buy a lot of smalls from Musicorp (doesn’t everybody?).
Increased my margins substantially by switching to Perfektion.
Same quality products for much, much less.
Credit terms are flexible and available. All you have to do is keep your word and pay, and the possibilities are endless.
I’d give Perfektion 6 stars if I could.
Awesome store! Would visit again!
I have been dealing with Black Mountain Music for over 4 years now and I guess Scott Johnson the owner of Black Mountain Music closed and switched over to Perfektion Music as a representative at some time last year. And now I guess Scott Johnson is no longer representing Perfektion Music either. Now the truth is that I have never dealt with Perfektion Music directly and I understand if they do not know me nor my store. I guess the strange part of this is that when I asked if I could get a 30 day net. payment plan like I had with Black Mountain I was told they couldn’t find where I had done business with Scott Johnson before. Then the person on the phone asked me if I could call his grandfather in Texas as he is down there for the Winter. I find it strange that a company would need me to call their grandfather, who essentially is on vacation to find out if I can get credit with them. I would think they would have denied me or had me fill out some paperwork. I am not sure I want to do business with a company that has no one at the helm on a regular basis and has to ask a customer to call someone not on the premises. I would think they would have at least called the grandfather himself and had him call me, but it sounded more like he wanted me to ask permission for him to do business with me. Interesting!!!
I live right down the road and saw their store on my way home from work. Stopped in for some picks and to look around. They have a huge variety of stuff in stock for such a small shop, prices comparable to Amazon/Musicians Friend etc.. and both people there (wish I got the Lady and Gentleman’s name) were incredibly friendly. I will definitely go here the next time I need something. Support people like this!
Great store. Very nice people. I was surprised at how inexpensive their GHS bass strings were, as I hadn’t bought new ones for my bass for 15 years. Will recommend to friends.
Very helpful and they carry Idiotbox!
Seller has ghosted for several days when asked to refund. Instrument was sent off after I asked for refund due to instrument taking days to ship and when i saw it still did not ship (I ordered a different flute from different seller and I received that one fast-within a week) so I requested a refund. Well, the instrument was shipped AFTER requesting refund (meaning dont send it anymore just return money back to account). Instrument is now back in their hands after I asked seller to provide label (took days to get that label too). 3 days have passed. No communication, no flute, and no refund. Avoid this experience as it is not a pleasant one for me. One month fighting this horrible experience
Legitimately told you a price then followed it up with a cheaper price if “you take it home today”.
Horrible experience. They don’t care about their customers. First, took 4-5 business days to ship. Then product was defective but they said it was fine. Returned the product and had to fight to get a refund and then they charged me for original shipping which was free in the first place. Never again.
11. Illinois Media Group
Address: 24250 W Townline Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030 , Volo , Illinois , United States
Great little record store , guy running it was so helpful I recommend for everyone to visit this place.
A family owned business with a Great selection of new and used records and nice prices
Good selection but highly overpriced.
Nice store
It is a good shop, but prices are on the higher end. They will tell you it is because their vynil is all high quality. I understand. You may pay 5 bucks instead of 1 dollar. 10 instead of 3 and so on. But I’ve bought about 5 or 6 vynil from this shop so far. Every single one has skipped. I thought it was my player. Nope. All my records play just fine. I’m starting to think this place is a bit of a scam, and am at this point no longer a customer. But even then they get 4 stars because the dude there is super nice and friendly. I don’t think he realizes he’s selling vynil that doesn’t play.
I’m from out of town and drove a half hour to the shop only to find out they decided to close their shop that Sunday by simply placing a sticky note on their door indicating this. I called beforehand and their message machine said they were open Sunday until 4:00. It would have been so easy to change the outgoing message on their machine indicating the closure. Cost me nearly an hour’s driving time. Bad business practice. I won’t bother trying the next time I’m in town.
Overpriced
Looking for cassettes for my daughter, I asked for assistance. She, the retail sales person, simply pointed in the general direction of the cassettes and let me know, in no uncertain terms, she was unwilling and had no desire to help me find cassettes for my daughter. All of this was done while she smiled and waved her hand in a dismissive manner.
I don’t understand why a business that has several shop serving the same market, within a few miles, wouldn’t make an effort to assist a paying customer.
In conclusion; I am unable to recommend this shop.
I bought a trumpet from PJLA Music a PHAETON Trumpet PHT-2040 Black Chrome Onyx plated finish with 24 K Gold Plated finger buttons, top/bottom caps & water keys. I have been playing trumpet for 40 years and I have never had a better horn then this. I got it and starting playing and it played freely and was open and the horn allowed me to do as i wished with it and truly went over the top with its performance.. Thank you for my Horn!
16. Rocco Z Music, LLC
Address: 3103 Lincoln Rd, McHenry, IL 60051 , Volo , Illinois , United States
I bought a 1972 Ludwig black oyster kit from the original owner in very poor shape – what hardware that was left was pitted & dirty, the shells were scratched and the seams of the wrap were coming apart. I brought it to Rocco and he removed and cleaned the hardware, repaired the seams, polished the wrap, replaced the missing hardware, conditioned the wood and gave this kit the TLC it sorely need -this is how the kit looks and now and it sounds amazing! Thanks to Rocco this kit now has a second chance at life. Rocco’s workmanship and knowledge of drums is second to none and I recommend him for any drum restoration project.
Well I have lessons there for percussion and I will say it is a amazing place Roco (the owner)he is a really nice person!He can get along with almost everyone!I myself am pretty shy when you first meet me but you will warm up to him like how I did!:)
Rocco did an amazing job at my wedding. Everyone could not stop talking about how awesome they DJs were. They did not disappoint and kept the dance floor full until the night was over. THANK YOU.
Hasn’t returned any emails or phone calls. Answered the phone once. Said he’d get back to me after the school season started. Crickets
17. iMaster-Studios
Address: 24250 W Townline Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030 , Volo , Illinois , United States
I have studied with Olga on and off since 2011. She is one of the Best teachers in this area. Highly skilled, dedicated and exceptional musical abilitity.
We have known Olga for 16+ years. First my wife learned piano from her. Then our kids go to her to learn piano.
We drive 40 minutes each way to learn from her. And we have been doing this weekly for over 5 years
Olga has profound knowledge of music. She teaches kids piano skills, in addition she explains the story or the background of the music piece. So our daughters know why they should play the piece.
Olga is a great educator, and she is very patient. She understands our kids. My kids simply love her and respect her.
She also organizes recitals twice a year for her students. We and our two daughters always enjoy the event.
