Curtain call for longtime Grand Junction music retailer | Business

One of Grand Junction’s most storied music shops is coming to an end.

Mesa Music, 2599 U.S. Highway 6&50, will close after serving the Western Slope for 40 years. Owner John Crouch built a business that became a source for instruments and lessons for the community.

“One thing I loved about this place is that I would give a 10-year- old a guitar and he’d become the best I’ve ever seen. Then some old cowboy would come in for a guitar and he’d be incredible. That’s what I love about this business,” Crouch said. “I’ll miss it, but I don’t feel bittersweet at all — it’s time.”

Crouch said he’s at peace with ending the business he has given nearly half of his life to.

On July 21, he’ll start Mesa Music’s liquidation sale. Every week through August, he’ll increase the percentage off of every product in the store. The hope…

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