Who are we?

Auburn Music Group is staffed by folks who are crazy about all kinds of music.  Just ask around the store and you'll find every genre represented and played right here every day.

Steve Auburn - General Manager
Birthday:  January 17, 1971
Instruments Played:  several
Musical Influences:  Stevie Wonder, The Eagles, Johnny Gimble, Def Leppard, The Doobie Brothers
Favorite Genre:  Classic Rock
Top 3 Favorite Songs:  "Jessica" by The Allman Brothers; "Frankenstein" by The Edgar Winter Group; "Overjoyed" by Stevie Wonder
Ultimate Guitar:  Teisco Del Rey
Ultimate Gig:  N/A
Favorite Washburn:  WI66PRO Flame Honey Burst
Favorite Parker:  PM20PRO Pearl White
Favorite Randall:  RM100C (combo), DLX (module), TWEED (module)
Favorite Eden:  CXC410
 
Andy Teel - Studio 117 Manager
Birthday:  June 24, 1979
Instruments Played:  Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys
Musical Influences:  Neal Schon, Brian May, Jimmy Eat World
Favorite Genre:  Rock
Top 3 Favorite Songs:  "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey; "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire; "Poor Monroe" by Hickory Hill
Ultimate Guitar:  Auburn Music Group Custom
Ultimate Gig:  The Great Gig In The Sky
Favorite Washburn:  B17 Banjo
Favorite Parker:  PB41 Bass Guitar
Favorite Randall:  RM100C (combo), PLEXI (module), CLEAN (module)
Favorite Eden:  WT800
 
Charlie Parnell - Sales Associate/Repair Technician
Birthday:  May 12, 1980
Instruments Played:  Guitar
Musical Influences:  Jerry Garcia, Ben Harper, George Benson, Phil Keaggy
Favorite Genre:  Rock
Top 3 Favorite Songs:  "Deep Ellum Blues" by The Grateful Dead; "Jammin'" by Bob Marley; "Sandy" from the Original Grease Soundtrack
Ultimate Guitar:  Olson SJ Cutaway
Ultimate Gig:  The Muppet Show
Favorite Washburn:  WI66PRO Gold
Favorite Parker:  PM20PRO
Favorite Randall:  RM100C
Favorite Eden:  DC210XLT Metro
 
Mindy Hamilton - Sales Associate
Birthday:  June 5, 1989
Instruments Played:  Acoustic Electric Guitar, Bass
Musical Influences:  Addison Road
Favorite Genre:  Christian Rock
Top 3 Favorite Songs:  "Love You Back" by Addison Road; "Writing On The Walls" by Underoath; "Everytime You Say Goodbye" by Allison Kraus & Union Station
Ultimate Guitar:  Taylor PS10CE
Ultimate Gig:  Austin City Limits
Favorite Washburn:  X50QPRO
Favorite Parker:  PM20PRO Pearl White
Favorite Randall:  V2 (head), RA412XLT (cabinet)
Favorite Eden:  NC410

What are we?

Auburn Music Group is unlike any music store you've ever been in.  Features include a professional recording studio, stringed instrument & accessories section, acoustic/bluegrass instrument & accessories section, electric guitar & amplifier section, bass guitar & amplifier section, a fully-equipped repair shop, instrument prep area, as well as kitchen and relaxation facilities.

Where are we?

Auburn Music Group is located 1/2 block west of Spur 63/McCann Road on West Cotton Street in Longview, Texas.  Conveniently located between US Highways 80 & 31, AMG is easy accessible no matter where you're coming from.

When did this all start?

In January of 2006, eight men stood on a plain concrete floor surrounded by walls of huge overhead doors and signed the paperwork that would kick-start East Texas' much needed and anxiously anticipated music mega-store.  Just a few short months later, on April 15, 2006, Auburn Music Group was proud to open it's doors to the world by throwing a free-to-the-public concert headlined by Longview's own Neal McCoy and featuring outstanding local talent sensations Benjamin McClish and Jason Horn.  Crowds gathered early to secure a spot for the big show and numbers were estimated in the 7500-8000 attendance range.  Thanks East Texas!

Why are we here?

The need for quality service is prevalent, no matter what the industry is.  At Auburn Music Group, we know that and strive to bring the best attention to the needs of every possible music-oriented customer of the Ark-La-Tex area:  bands, solo musicians, songwriters, recording artists, religious organizations, school districts, private functions.  Whether you play an instrument, lead a worship service, or even listen to the radio, there's something at Auburn Music Group to catch your EAR!

How did this happen?

People have asked me (Steve) "How long did it take you to build this place?"  My answer is always the same.  "It took me about 25 years, but it only took God a couple of months."  The concept of Auburn Music Group is a lifelong idea of mine and came to fruition with the help of some good friends, confidants, mentors, pickin' buddies and one very good wife and family.

  • Kent and Sandy Mullikin
  • Clark and Vicky Anthony
  • Rob and Susan Anthony
  • Kurt and Karen Ritch
  • Andy and Christine Teel
  • Byron Owens
  • Charlie Parnell
  • Mindy Hamilton
  • Mobberly Baptist Church family
  • Tom Bass
  • My Dad, Mom, Brothers, Sisters and Children
  • ...and my precious angel, Stacey

To what extent can we serve you?

This last question is really up to YOU.  Auburn Music Group is here to serve YOU, no matter where YOU live.  Whenever YOU have a question, feel free to give us a call or drop us an e-mail.  Put us to the test.  Just because we haven't thought about YOUR idea yet doesn't mean we can't do it.  We've just been waiting on YOU so we could start!