THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO ■ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015 toledoBlade.com SECTION A, PAGE 7 WHATWHAT TOTO BUYBUY 2015 HOLIDAY 28 THE MUSIC LOVER GIFT GUIDE SHOPPING here’s so much to choose from when buying for a music lover: the hottest new album, DAYS LEFT high-tech accessories, or even an instrument for the musician in your life. TAnd because there is a lot of ground to cover, here is a list of 10 music gift ideas. — BOB CUNNINGHAM, BLADE STAFF WRITER

Headphones Sometimes, only the best will do. And when you’re talking the best when it comes to sound, usually you’re talking Bowers & Wilkins. A pair of P5 Wireless hi- headphones Album/book combo could score you some serious points Elvis Costello is one of most talented with the music a cionado on your lyricists in pop music history, so we are list. Jamiesons Audio/Video, 5421 doubly blessed this year with his new Monroe St., $300. memoir, Unfaithful Music & Disappear- ing Ink ($30) and its accompanying double album ($16.59). Read about his Album of the year childhood and discover the stories be- Hello, Adele, we’ve missed you. We’ve been waiting for this for four years: Adele’s hind some of his most famous songs — follow-up to her record-shattering 21, which recently was named the greatest album en listen to the 38-song soundtrack. of all time by Billboard. e British pop singer released her new album 25 on Nov. 20 Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Target is selling a “deluxe” edition with Books-A-Million. three bonus tracks. e CD also is available at Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon and just about anywhere else. Culture Clash in West Toledo and Finders in Bowling Green have 25 available on CD and vinyl; from $10.99.

Top albums Maybe the music lover on your list likes critic darlings such as Patty Gri n (Servant of Love), Leon Bridges (Coming Live music Home), and Keith Richards (Crosseyed Toledo has one of the best live music venues in the Midwest, Gift cards Sometimes the best gift is a gift card. at way the mu- Heart). Or maybe he or she is into chart Huntington Center, and there will be plenty of musical talent toppers like Pentatonix (Pentatonix), on hand: Brantley Gilbert, Feb. 18; Brad Paisley, March 10; Luke sic lover in your life can pick any song or album he or she chooses. From a gift giver’s perspective, it might be boring Luke Bryan (Kill the Lights), and Kend- Bryan, April 14; and Janet Jackson, June 7. Ticket prices vary, rick Lamar (To Pimp a Butter y). Maybe ticketmaster.com. but it’s certainly e ective. Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, Target, or anywhere you look. mix and match? Amazon, Best Buy, iTunes, Target; prices vary.

Drum lessons e gift of mu- sic can last a life- time. In addition to selling drums, the Drum Depot, 4100 Monroe St., o ers 16-week courses for $288. Who knows, may- be the next Ringo Starr or Buddy Rich is on your list? Local musicians It’s a mystery why Toledo’s fantas- tic music scene is such a secret. With artists such as Ben Stalets and Tim Local record stores Korenich tearing up the local clubs Celebrate Small Business Saturday (or and also making a name for them- any day, really) with a stop at your favorite selves on tours of the Midwest and local record shop. Maybe your husband Bluetooth speaker East Coast, it’s a safe bet the word is wants the Drive-By Truckers’ new live Let’s face it: e speakers on going to get out. Both have new al- album, It’s Great to Be Alive!, or the new smart phones, laptops, and tablets bums and would make great stocking Neil Young box set to complete a friend’s just don’t cut it when it comes stu ers. Stalets’ Country Midwestern collection. You’ll never know what you’ll to cutting-edge sound. Give the is available for $10 at benstalets.  nd at a record shop like Finders, Culture music enthusiast on your list the bandcamp.com/album/ Clash, or area Allied Record Exchange boost he or she needs with a Bose country-midwestern while stores — and that’s the beauty of it. Find- Soundlink Speaker III. It comes in Korenich’s What a Weird  ing ers, 128 N. Main St., Bowling Green; Cul- several colors and it  lls the room (name your price) can be found at ture Clash, 4020 Secor Rd. with sound. Apple Store, Best timkorenich.bandcamp.com/ Buy, Target, $299.95. album/what-a-weird-thing. * Prices and availability subject to change.