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The Village Drum & Music
17 Silk Lane
North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857
Phone: 401-764-0990
Email: anthonydefusco@cox.net
Web: thevillagedrumandmusic.com
Showroom: Public
Founded: 2016
Owners: Anthony and Susan DeFusco

The Village Drum & Music
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About The Village Drum & Music

The Village Drum & Music is a drum shop located in North Scituate, Rhode Island. Established in 2016, it's the only drum specialty store in the state. They have an online store on eBay. The Village Drum & Music has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with nine reviews. The store owners are Anthony and Susan DeFusco.

Products and services

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, ethnic percussion, frame drums, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, supplies, vintage gear, discounted pricing, lessons, online shopping, repairs, restorations, school programs, trades, and workshops

Brands sold

Aquarian, Attack, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Precision Drum Co., Premier, Pro Mark, Puresound, Remo, Rogers, Sabian, Sonor, Tama, Toca, Vic Firth, Wuhan, Yamaha, and Zildjian
"We specialize in new and used drums, percussion instruments, cymbals, hardware, parts, string instruments, accessories and supplies."
— The Village Drum & Music

Demographics
City: North Scituate, Rhode Island
Population: 10.3K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 5 *
Metro Stat. Area: Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Population: 1.7M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 560 **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of North Scituate from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Providence area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
The Village Drum & Music establishes a competitive position through its localized physical presence in North Scituate, Rhode Island, and its specialized focus on drums and general music products. Its primary threat to rivals stems from its capacity to serve a defined local customer base with a targeted product offering.
Local Market Penetration: Established physical location in North Scituate, Rhode Island.
The shop's operation in a specific geographic area enables direct engagement with local customers and serves the regional demand for musical instruments and accessories.
Product Category Focus: Specialization in drums and general music products.
The business name indicates a core inventory centered on percussion instruments and broader musical offerings, targeting musicians interested in these categories.
Brand Positioning: Community-centric naming convention.
The inclusion of 'Village' in the business name positions the shop as a local establishment, fostering a connection with the immediate community.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Boston Drum Center
    Canton, Massachusetts (33 mi)
  2. CK's Drum Shop
    Uncasville, Connecticut (38 mi)
  3. The Cymbal Boutique
    Boston, Massachusetts (44 mi)
  4. 247Drums
    Winchester, Massachusetts (49 mi)
  5. Dynamic Percussion
    East Hartford, Connecticut (54 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Warwick, Rhode Island (10 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    North Attleboro, Massachusetts (14 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Milford, Massachusetts (22 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Millbury, Massachusetts (27 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Westborough, Massachusetts (30 mi)
Sources
thevillagedrumandmusic.com (5), 2025-09-07
yelp.com/biz/village-drum-and-music-north-scituate
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista