Downtown Georgetown, TX has just become a little more cool. Well, that's what they said in my decade, the 80's. I guess now they would say "sick" or "fly" or something else that really doesn't make sense....but then again I'm sure my parents didn't understand what "cool" meant either.
Ken'z Guitars and Accesories has moved from slightly off the square to a primo piece of real estate directly across from the Courthouse in historic downtown Georgetown, TX. It's on the same block as a few of my other favorite downtown places, such as Hill Country Bookstore, the Escape, and Landmark Tavern.
In fact, I can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon than strolling downtown, grabbing a new bestseller, starting my Christmas shopping a little early, stoppin by a music store for a little fix of RnB, then relaxing over a nice Chardonnay on the balcony looking over the square.
But back to Ken'z......my family has been frequenting this store a whole lot in the last year. In fact, I would dare to say we have even helped Ken with the rent on his new place a little. But that's the thing about Ken - when you go visit his store (which by the way I have never been in there and NOT seen Ken) it's not like you're going to get a hard sale about buying a guitar, or banjo, or any other instrument that graces his walls. In fact, quite the opposite....
The first thing you notice (after you pull your gaze away from all the shiny objects on the walls) is how you are NOT pressured into buying anything. It's more like you've just stopped by to visit a friend. Who happens to play the guitar really well. Ken is quick to help you with whatever you need, from picks to strings and all the things in between. He'll even help you get your hands on a lesson book that your's child's piano teacher says he needs, even though it's been out of print for a decade.
Don't let the name fool you. Ken is about so much more than just guitars. Not sure if your son is clarinet material ? Rent it from Ken before you buy. Need lessons? Call Ken. Basically, if it's about music, call him. If he doesn't have it or know about it, he'll find out where to get it. He's just really helpful that way.
Last but not least, here's a video of Ken himself pickin' a tune. Next time you're downtown Georgetown, stop by and say "hi"....and tell him he's an internet star. He'll probably blush a little, and you'll make a friend for life.
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