June 16, 2025 I Anniversary, Event
House of Guitars Celebrates 60 Years
Artist Will Wood performs at House of Guitars on June 13.
House of Guitars in Rochester, New York, has been serving its community for 60 years. Since opening in 1964, the shop has been considered a legacy store visited by generations of artists, fans and music legends. On June 13, the store held a surprise in-store performance by singer-songwriter Will Wood in celebration of the anniversary. Hundreds of fans crowded into the shop for the stripped-back set from Wood, which promoted his latest album, “In Case I Make It.”
Founded by brothers Armand and Bruce Schaubroeck, the store has built a reputation for its curation of instruments, records and memorabilia. Over the years, its customer base has included rock artists, such as Metallica, The Ramones, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne and Joe Walsh. Its in-store stage has hosted bands like Cheap Trick, Zakk Wylde, Atreyu, Flogging Molly and Less Than Jake.
House of Guitars said in a statement, as it celebrates its 60th, it “remains community-centered and rooted in its origins.”
