Monster Music, which operates in Levittown and Deer Park on Long Island is planning to open the store Smash Music in the space formerly occupied by the music store Sam Ash at 176 Mamaroneck Ave., in White Plains. The Smash Music store opening has been set for Sept. 6.
“Opening this new store isn’t just about expanding our business — it’s about deepening our roots,” said Brian Reardon, founder and owner of Monster Music and Smash Music. “We’re thrilled to be part of White Plains, and we cannot wait to serve the community and help musicians young and old.”
Reardon has been in the music field for more than 30 years. Monster Music has been named a top 100 dealer of the National Association of Music Merchants. On Long Island, it has developed a reputation for offering music lessons and conducting “open mic” nights where young musicians have a chance to perform.
Sam Ash, which has just one more “a” in its name than does Smash, closed all of its stores last year as part of the chain going out of business following a bankruptcy filing. Sam Ash had been a fixture at 176 Mamaroneck Ave., in White Plains since 1961. The company had been founded in 1924 and had grown to 44 stores in 16 states.
Smash Music says it has redesigned the store’s interior and will be offering rental instruments as well as merchandise for sale along with music lessons.
