Yes, believe it or not, there are other places besides the Walocaust to purchase music in Wilmington. To help fill the need since the demise of Street Beat (ill fated, but I heard they had to close because of some kind of drug problem…) several years ago, one businessman, Walt, decided to make a difference and a change. Dubbed (no pun intended) “Clinton County’s Home of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” Wilmingtoons has been filling the Dubtowner’s need for music, from rock to rap and even some folk and country spattered in the mix. They even sell music instruments and shirts, incense, music DVDs, stickers and buttons, and if you cannot find something that you want, Walt or some of the other folks will order it for you, gratis, and it will be there quickly. I’ve never had to wait more than a couple of days for something. And it would sure beat the pesky shipping and handling from the ‘net. Of course you still have to pay for it when it comes in, but hey, that’s a side point, eh?
Aside from the practical point of selling music, Wilmingtoons offers more to this town. It gives it some character. What is a small town without the local record shop where you can shoot the bull with the employees, contribute to the small guy, and leave feeling satisfied that you made a difference and didn’t contribute to a faceless conglomerate?
You can find Wilmingtoons at 53 East Locust St., right side of the street, across from the Methodist Church.
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