Our Story

Craftsmanship, tradition, and the joy of making music.

Stoney End began its journey in 1978 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when the business was first established as a maker of mountain dulcimers. Over time, the love of traditional folk instruments expanded, and the workshop grew into a place where craftsmanship and music came together.

In the years that followed, Gary and Eve Stone took the helm of Stoney End and transformed it into a thriving harp and folk instrument workshop. Under their leadership, Stoney End became known worldwide for its handcrafted harps—designed, built, and finished in Red Wing, Minnesota. Their dedication to quality and tradition also led to a partnership with Hobgoblin Music, a well-respected UK folk music brand, allowing Stoney End to serve as a U.S. franchise and retail location for a wide variety of folk instruments and accessories.

In 2025, Grady and Nikki O’Gorman purchased Stoney End with a vision to carry forward this legacy. Their focus is on continuing the high-quality craftsmanship of Stoney End harps and folk instruments while also expanding opportunities for music and community. Through concerts, events, and workshops hosted in the Stoney End Music Loft, they are committed to making Red Wing not only a home for world-class instruments, but also a gathering place for musicians and music lovers alike.

From dulcimers to harps, from local roots to global connections—Stoney End’s history is one of tradition, creativity, and community.

What We Offer

At Stoney End Music, we bring music to life in three unique ways:

Handcrafted Instruments

On our manufacturing floor in Red Wing, Minnesota, we design and build Stoney End harps, dulcimers, and banjos. Each instrument is carefully crafted by hand using fine woods and traditional methods, carrying forward a legacy of quality and sound that musicians around the world trust.

Retail Shop – Hobgoblin USA

Our retail space is home to Hobgoblin USA, the American branch of the UK’s renowned Hobgoblin Music. As their U.S. partner, we offer a wide selection of folk instruments, accessories, and music books—everything from tin whistles and fiddles to bodhráns and bagpipes.

The Stoney End Music Loft

Upstairs, the Stoney End Music Loft transforms into a welcoming venue for concerts, community gatherings, weddings, theater, and private events. From intimate recitals to full celebrations, the Loft provides a beautiful, acoustically rich space for music and memories.

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