I will have an opportunity to stop in briefly at Lark in the Morning in Seattle later this week, but I’ll have very little time. If I go armed with lots of advice from C&Fers, I’ll undoubtedly be able to make good use of that time, so what do you say? What should I head for first and what would I most regret not trying out? I’m interested in stringed instruments, as well as whistles. Thanks in advance.
See if you can check out Dusty Strings, too.
They’ve got the usual choices of Gens, Oaks, etc, and a decent selection of Shaws and Chieftains if you know where to look (the glass cases near the back of the store). I like the place in that it gives me a chance to actually TRY these whistles…but once you have a close look at the prices of the more expensive models, you’ll likely find that they’re somewhat overpriced.
Have fun, and enjoy being in close quarters with other music nuts!
Jef
Hey Blackbird!
I’ve only been to that Lark once but I will be eventually moving to Seattle. I have never been to Dusty Strings but I will be there November 2nd and from what I have heard I recommend trying to get there as well.
As for Lark, it was a little tough for us to find. Allow for time to get parked and find the place. You might want to call ahead and get some directions/landmarks.
But a fun shop regardless.
Blackbird, if you’re interested in citterns and bouzoukis definitely go to Dusty Strings.
Steve
Lark in the am is a very small store. You should be able to check it out in 10 minutes. Finding a parking spot will probably take longer. They have a pretty good selection of whistles; strings selection is so-so. The Dusty Strings suggestion is a good one. If you need directions from I-5 for either place, email me.
Beth: do you have a job lined up in Seattle? Word of caution - we have the highest unemployment rate in the country right now. It’s very tough to find work here and the cost of living is about 48% higher here than in Boise.
Teri
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Here’s another NorthWesterner who would recommend Dusty Strings hands down over Shark in the Morning.
One of the employees attempted to sell me a Bamboo flute that looked like it was put together in a kindergarten craft class and told me it was a Olwell. When I told him I had an Olwell bamboo and this was not an Olwell he proceded to tell me how many players were dissapointed with Olwells flutes. I asked him which ones…Seamus Eagan, Matt Malloy, Laurence Nuget?. I actually talked to Patrick and told him what had happened and he wasn’t surprised.
Needless to say I won’t buy anything there again.
Dusty Strings has the largest TRAD CD collection I have ever seen and most of the newer albums have one that’s unwrapped you can take out and listen to on one of the many CD players they have laying around. It also has a ton of Music books.
Here is a link to local sessions
http://www.sessionsnw.com
- Craig
I’d also highly recommend Dusty Strings. Very nice whistle selection (usually a number of various high end models), great string selection, a lot of CD’s, etc. Plus, you can find free parking reasonably close!
Have a fun trip!
-Location of Dusty Strings: On Fremont Av. N. by the 34th Av./Fremont Av. N. intersection (immediately N. of the 34th St. intersection) on the east side of the street, then down a stairway inside the doors. This is just slightly north of the bridge. Other shops in line along the same block are Bulldog News, Sonic Boom Records,
Yak’s Deli and a few others.
Brian O.
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Visiting Dusty Strings was a highlight of my recent first and definitely not last trip to Seattle. Could not believe the Cd collections. A lovely fellow gave me a demo of the Hammer dulcimer.
liz
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Wow! Thanks for the useful info. We’ll check out Dusty Strings first and then get to Lark in the Morning if there’s time. We’re picking up an enlarger that my husband won on e-bay, so there won’t be much money left to actually buy anything! But it’s always fun to look. I love Seattle, but haven’t visited for some years. I used to play at the Folklife festival, and always had a great time. I think we’ll try to get down again this spring.
Thanks again, everyone.
On a related topic, does anyone know if this Seattle session still meets, and anything about it?
WITS END BOOKSTORE & TEA SHOP
770 N. 34th, Fremont (206)547-2330
Time: 7-9pm
First Fridays only
Session Host: Keiron
Player proficiency level: All
Ages: All
Yes this is still taking place. I get emails on it once a month. The Wit’s End is a bookstore and has great acoustics. I am familiar with most the people who show up. I don’t attend any sessions around here because I am more focused on playing solo but I would like to begin attending sessions possibly a year from now. This Session for sure is the friendliest session in town.
Have fun 
Cool! Good to hear, because I am going to it on November 1st.
If anyone else from C&F is going to be there, let me know!