Schafer’s House of Music — long the center of Livingston County’s music universe — is closing at the end of February. The business at 113 W. Grand River Ave., which has been open for 67 years, is one of the oldest continuously operating in downtown Howell. But like owner Steve Schafer said, “Time’s change.” “Today I had a person call on the phone to ask if we had a certain reed in stock,” Schafer said. “I asked if he wanted a single reed or a box of five. He said he’d like the box of five and asked the price.” … Continue reading Schafer’s House of Music is closing