Tag Archives: Monroe Street Market

Head-Scratcher

Posted on October 12, 2016 by randyjmueller

Here’s one that really makes you wonder. A guy comes into the shop with his girlfirend’s horn. Seems she hasn’t played in a while and wants to get back at it. So I open the case to find…a chemistry experiment. … Continue reading →

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Note-worthy: Steve Turre and the Airmen

Posted on October 1, 2016 by randyjmueller

Last night we attended a concert by the Airmen of Note, the US Airforce Jazz Band. These guys are the top of the crop and at the top of their game. And the concerts are FREE. Every year they host … Continue reading →

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Chopteeth Afrofunk at Hamilton Live

Posted on September 10, 2016 by randyjmueller

Last night we joined a group of friends for some rockin’ Afrofunk big band fun. We almost missed it because it wasn’t on the calendar, or perhaps because we were still in a post-vacation haze. Yo was in her PJs … Continue reading →

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Halloween, Day and Night

Posted on November 1, 2015 by randyjmueller

One Halloween is not enough! Once you have the suit, it’s hard to give it up. Today was Halloween at Monroe Street Market where I have my shop.  The “powers that be” asked the artists to ham it up for the … Continue reading →

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Music Medic

Posted on August 13, 2015 by randyjmueller

This week I had a nice visit at the shop from Curt Altarac of Music Medic and his musical colleague, Ada An from Hover Huayang Music in China. Music Medic is one of my main suppliers of pads, tools and … Continue reading →

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Follow me! (please)

Posted on July 25, 2015 by randyjmueller

I’m making a request to my friends and clients to take a moment to follow me on my website. Now that my new shop is open, it helps me increase the possibility that more people will find me. I currently … Continue reading →

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Jennie Takes a Bath

Posted on June 7, 2015 by randyjmueller

Now that I have your attention…! I worked with Jennie Johnson at Wally’s Music in Portland for 4 years. She was “the organizer” in our band of five repair techs, keeping the calendar and making spreadsheets for summer repairs (in … Continue reading →

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Building the Shop: Act 3 Opening!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by randyjmueller

It’s finally here! It was a much bigger job than I originally expected, but I have to say, I pinch myself every day just to make sure I am actually here in my own shop. And it’s a really great … Continue reading →

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Building the Shop: Act 2

Posted on April 19, 2015 by randyjmueller

I’m into week 2 and the first Open House for the Arts Walk is this Thursday evening, so the clock is ticking to get the shop in presentable (although not complete) shape by then. There are a whole bunch of … Continue reading →

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Building the Shop: Act 1

Posted on April 12, 2015 by randyjmueller

WOW! It’s finally here! I picked up the keys on Monday, March 30th. I paid the rent, got a tour of the Artist’s Lounge, the parking garage (woo-hoo!) and introduced myself to my fellow artists on The Artist’s Walk. There are … Continue reading →

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