Mama's Boy Music is primarily a guitar store, and sells both new and pre-owned instruments. Guitars in a variety of sizes, color, brand and shape cover every single wall of the store. It has a large selection of sheet music, books, music accessories and amps. Mama's Boy also offers lessons for guitar, bass, drums and piano. The friendly staff is very knowledgeable when it comes to instruments and are happy to answer any questions.
Artists' Exchange is a vital part of Cranston's cultural scene. A nonprofit arts collaborative, it houses The Black Box Theatre, art studios, gallery space, a boutique and cafe.
Located in the center of Rolfe Square, Artists' Exchange is always bustling, with art classes, summer camps, birthday parties and events during the day and music, theatre, art and performances at night.
Named a 2010 Reader's Poll Best Place to Buy Musical Instruments by the Providence Phoenix, Wakefield Music offers lessons, workshops, clinics, repairs, and maintenance on virtually all musical instruments. Wakefield Music's showroom is loaded with instruments of all different types and sizes, including the not-so-ordinary mandolins, dulcimers and ukuleles.