mountainmusicparlor

Reno's own Folk Music house of good vibes and good times!

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Where Heritage, Tradition and community come together!

WELCOME!

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Northern Nevada's only American Folk Music Store

Step into pure culture inside Reno’s most unique Folk music house!

Here at Mountain Music Parlor you’ll be immersed in heritage rich music filled with history, lore and melodies of America’s roots from the dusty Cowboy, nostalgic Old-time,  feisty Bluegrass, a bit of Blues, to the Avant-garde Folksy music of today.
  The stuff that makes your roots tingle!

We believe music is life changing, life revealing and worth experiencing on so many levels. Supporting your musical journey is why we’re here.
Whether you’re a music appreciator, a dabbler, teasing a music adventure or determined to play your grandpa’s banjo, here is where the magic happens.

Not just an ordinary music store, we’ve got the tools, drive, care and inspiration that makes a difference…for you.
So if you’re ready for some life poppin’, heart opening, not just the plain old ordinary experience, come on in!

  You’ll be feeling right at home in no time ~ guaranteed! 

   WELCOME FRIEND!

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Ready to make a Joyful Noise?!!
Let's do this!

Yes! Our students DO smile more here  ~Why?  Because they’re super supported all the time!  With awesome teachers encouraging, inspiring and challenging them along the way, they know their progress matters. Plus there’s a plethora of engaging music making Jams and Workshops to participate in where learning to play with others, sharing songs, laughing and making friends, is always on the menu! A myriad of musical treasures abounds.
Come smile with us!

Banjo’s, fiddles, guitars, mandolins to Native Flutes and harps, plus fabulous accessories, gear and more await you inside our tiny mighty music store. Come in and discover that perfect instrument that’s longing to bring joy to your life! American made beauties, unique Pre-loved Vintage gems, musical gifts for every age, even for those claiming they “can’t play a thing”, will find a treasure.

We’re happy for you already! 

Live and right in your face!

Award winning touring artists, music ambassadors, IMBA award winners, Prairie Home Companion artists, Smithsonian Folkways Recording Artists and grand champions to fresh local musicians is what you’ll be exposed to inside Heritage Hall.

Yes, it’s true, there’s a hidden gem listening room nestled within our walls where lots of magic happens! 

One of Reno’s best kept secrets.
Pretty dang special…you’ll see! 

April 26, 2025 Mighty Mike Schermer brings his smokin’ band…Kris “HurrKayne” Landrum (keys/bass) and Eric “Funky Finky” Finklestein (drums) to Mountain Music Parlor for an intimate concert featuring special guest…all the way from Madrid Spain…harmonica virtuoso and vocalist Quique Gomez!

Triple threat guitarist, singer and songwriter Mighty Mike Schermer has over 30 years experience touring and recording with such legends as Bonnie Raitt, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Howard Tate, Charlie Musselwhite and many, many more! He is a master of nearly every style of American music whose songs run the gamut from blues to soul to jazz to country to rock&roll and beyond! Schermer is a confident, dynamic frontman and entertainer with 9 critically acclaimed albums and over 8000 live performances in 25 countries under his belt. His energetic shows leave his audiences happily exhausted and begging for more!

Quique Gomez has been touring Europe and the US nonstop for nearly 20 years. He has recorded blues albums with guitarists Little Charlie Baty, Duke Robillard, Kid Andersen and more, as well as an album of classic swing music with The Bob Sands Big Band. His vocals and harmonica playing are smooth and silky, but he can also get down and dirty with the best of them. It will surely be a treat to have this international talent onstage in Midtown Reno!

Mighty Mike’s last show at MMP sold out so DON’T WAIT! Get your tickets now!

Announcing a Literal Collaboration!

We’re embarking on something serenely different yet artistically related.  POETRY!!
Mountain Music Parlor is honored to be the host for the April National Poetry Reading!  

A beautiful longstanding cultural art that touches and weaves thru humanity and flows thru all arts in some way or another.
Join us in celebrating the world of word!
Each Thursday evening in April, 6:30
 

3 special Poets take the stage presenting their wondrous poems.  A special time of expression, thoughts, emotions and vivid imagery as each poem reveals it’s unique blend of artistic craftsmanship, where words dance together to create a tapestry of meaning.  

We don’t want you to miss a single word (!) and as most of you know, the venue is quite cozy, so don’t be late.
Free entry, light bevs available
Donations welcome

Join in on one of our MANY Jams!

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Mountain Music Parlor is
THE place to:
JAM with others
Make awesome music
LEARN a new instrument
 Make Friends! 

Unique Fun!