Mandolin Brothers
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Mandolin Brothers was a musical instrument shop in New York City. It was founded in 1971 and was located in Staten Island, New York. It closed the doors of its physical shop in 2017 and was sold to a California buyer who continues the brand online.[1]
Overview
[edit]Mandolin Brothers was located in Staten Island, New York. Its clients included Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and Paul McCartney.[2] Bruce Springsteen and George Harrison also visited the store and Joni Mitchell is said to have purchased an antique mandolin at the store.[3] She later wrote about it in "Song for Sharon."[4]
Mandolin Brothers is listed on The New York Music Trail a map of the "Sites of Sound" established by the City of New York and The Host Committee for the Grammy Awards, as a destination for visitors.[5]
History
[edit]Mandolin Brothers was established in 1971 by Stan Jay and Harold "Hap" Kuffner. Kuffner left Mandolin Brothers in 1982. The name was chosen by the store's founders as they thought that the mandolin was not getting due recognition in the community.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Porpora, Tracey (February 20, 2017). "Mandolin Brothers business sold; Island store to close, brand will live online". Silive.com.
- ^ "NYC Music Trail: Mandolin Brothers | WFUV".
- ^ Moynihan, Colin (November 22, 2015). "Mandolin Brothers on Staten Island Angles for Graceful Exit". The New York Times.
- ^ Vitello, Paul (October 27, 2014). "Stan M. Jay, Seller of Strings to the Stars, Dies at 71". The New York Times.
- ^ "NYC Music Trail: Mandolin Brothers | WFUV".
- ^ Hastedt, Alexander J. "Guitar Aficionado".
External links
[edit]- Video discussion about Mandolins by Smoke Music TV at Mandolin Brothers
- photograph of Stan Jay President
- Forbes.com page on Mandolin Brothers
- Fairport Conventions Chris Leslie's discussion of his visit to Mandolin Brothers[permanent dead link]
- WNYC's SoundCheck Visit Staten Island and Mandolin Brothers July 24, 2003
- WNYC's Soundcheck speaks with Mandolin Brother's Stan Jay and Gruhn Guitars's George Gruhn about vintage guitars June 1, 2007
- Gruhn Guitars
- outside.in travel guide
- Gibson Guitar Profile of Mandolin Brothers
- The New York Observer July 15, 2008 article "The Local: Mandolin 'Mecca' on Staten Island"
- Insiderpages profile
- Photographs of Mandolin Brothers
- June 21, 2012 WNYC blog profile on Mandolin.
- Profile from WFUV July 16, 2012 of Mandolin Brothers
- Founder Stan Jay obituary from Staten Island Live.com
- Tour of the Store on the official website (from the Internet Archive)