Annebeth's is an independent film rental shop in the Annapolis area. It offers wine and beer as well as drinks, candy, coffee mugs and other items. Be sure to stop in and rent a DVD.
Armadillo Music, located across from Posh Bagel on F St., is a locally-owned music shop that provides its customers with an eclectic selection of all genres of music. The shop isn't large, but makes the most of its available space, often with an outdoor display, weather permitting. Armadillo has vinyl and cds, with a selection of DVDs as well; most of the DVDs are used. Not only does Armadillo Music sell its wares, but it is open to buying/trading used material from the public as well; they only ask that you bring your ID when you do so. The store also sells its own shirts!
Founded in 1988 and now owned by Four Winds West, an organization supporting at-risk young adults, Bedrock Music & Video is your local resource for purchasing all types of music and renting DVDs. It has a good selection of new and used music and makes special orders twice a week if there's ever a title you're looking for that they don't already have in stock. Bedrock Music & Video has hosted live music events, including a performance by Michael Franti, and is hoping to have more events like this in the future. For DVD rentals, new releases are $4 for two nights, and stock titles are $3 for 5 nights (prices as of 2011). To learn more about Bedrock Music & Video, please visit their website or stop in to check it out in person.
This store has been an Athens mainstay since 1976 selling new and used CD's and vinyl records, record players and band posters, as well as comics at Bizarro-Wuxtry upstairs from the main store. This is the place to find new releases and re-issued albums from famous indie bands, jazz singers, folk singers, and just about any other genre as well as albums from local bands, hard-to-find imports and special order CDs.
The workers are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about music. Several musicians from nationally known bands have worked there including Peter Buck from REM, Danger Mouse, The Mighty Manfred from the Woggles, Dave Marr from The Star Room Boys and John Fernandes from Olivia Tremor Control.
Adult Playtime Boutique sells books and magazines, DVDs, novelties, lingerie and romantic items. Entrance to this store is restricted to those 18 years and older.
C & L Music sells myriad musical instruments and offers lessons. The instruments for sale included flutes, bass guitars, drums and more. There are instructions on bowed strings, percussion, piano, woodwind and an assortment of other instruments. In addition, instrument repair also is available for customers. C & L Music has been in business for more than 15 years.