To all those who have lived in Cumbria for any length of time, the name Billy Bowman is one which will always be mentioned when the subject of music comes up.

 

Billy's shop, in the pleasant market town of Cockermouth is an Aladdin's Cave for musicians everywhere - with Billy and his staff on hand with a ready smile and an answer for any question you could throw at them. A large range of instruments, from harmonicas to pianos, guitars to saxophones,

bhodrans to bagpipes are packed into the shop, all waiting to be tried or demonstrated.

As well as instruments for sale, there is a large selection of sheet music, including all current exam pieces, and a selection of CDs, DVDs and videos.

Please browse our site, but if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, or pop in for a visit - remember, "It costs nowt to look!"