Welcome to Capitol Music's new blog! This will be my forum, as assistant manager, to talk about our store, about music, and about my life as a musician. It is also your forum to do the same - How do you feel about our store? How was your last gig? The last concert you went to? Who is your favorite composer? Your favorite band?

I'll go first. My name is Ron Bolles. and I'm glad to have worked at Capitol Music for 15 years now. I play viola in a community orchestra, sing in a community choir, and have written several original songs. My first love is classical music, especially Beethoven, but I'm also a big fan of Garth Brooks. And Billie Holiday. I figure good music is good music.

And it's great working in a store that sells it all! Now, tell us about yourself. Why is music important in your life?

RB