Looking to find that rare album you’ve always wanted or even a decent guitar to practice on? Well, look no further than downtown Oxford at the new independent music store Jimz Jamz.
Jimz Jamz opened Dec. 10 and makes its home in the former Oxford Wine & Beverage building (24. S. Washington). It is owned by Jim and Rhonda Angelo, residents of Oxford for six months.
The Angelo’s and their two young children moved from Warren to the ‘nice little community? of Oxford after numerous trips to visit friends. The only problem they noticed was the lack of music stores.
Angelo’s life long interest in recorded music, playing guitar and piano put the fire in him to open the store downtown so other music lovers could also satisfy their needs.
‘I just saw the opportunity and thought I’d try it,? he said.
Angelo took a temporary leave of absence from his position at his brother’s family collection company to pursue opening the store, and Jimz Jamz was born.
Jimz Jamz carries 300 vinyl records, Angelo’s personal collection he jokes were ‘stolen from his mother and father,? 2,000 CDs, 1,400 being new titles and 600 used.
There’s also a listening station to peruse the used CDs before you purchase them. The store accepts trade-ins on your used CDs or albums too.
From rock, to classical to R & B, Angelo can order any rare music not found in the store from his catalog.
‘Some guy called the other day and wanted to know if we had any Rocketts, an old Detroit rock ‘n? roll band from the late 70s that didn’t get a lot of national attention,? he said. ‘This guy found something that he had been searching for forever.?
Not only does Jimz Jamz sell CDs and albums, but also equipment like guitar strings, amplifiers, speakers, used and consignment guitars and music books.
DVDs of old favorites, like the ‘Bob Hope Show? and ‘I Love Lucy? can also be found, as well as children’s sing-a-long CDs.
Angelo said he’d like to offer guitar lessons through a private teacher down the road, but right now he’s just trying to find out what Oxford residents need.
‘I just want to be positive and allow people to have fun,? he said. ‘I can’t think of anything else that gives people a sense of elation like music.?
Jimz Jamz is open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. The store’s closed on Sundays.
Have any questions about an album you’re dying to find? Call the store at (248) 628-3047.