Former Bangor Tire Garage Will Become Music Studio

Jori-Lynn Studios will open on Market Street in Bangor to serve local musicians and teachers.

Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Interior of an industrial garage with exposed brick, acoustic wall treatments, and a wooden music stand under diffuse natural light. — Jori-Lynn Studios is renovating a former tire garage on Bangor's Market Street into a music rehearsal and instruction facility scheduled to open in January 2027. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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A former tire garage located on Market Street in Bangor is being renovated into Jori-Lynn Studios, a new space dedicated to music instruction and rehearsal. The facility is expected to be fully operational by January 2027, with an open house celebration scheduled for December 19, 2026.

Why it matters

The studio functions as a tribute to the late Jori-Lynn Briggs while addressing a local need for accessible practice facilities. By refurbishing unused space, the project aims to support area musicians and provide instruments for students.

The property on Market Street housed Bangor Tire for over 50 years before the company relocated to Hermon in 2021. The new studio current inventory includes one electric piano and one upright piano.

The players

Jori-Lynn Studios

This music studio is being established in a converted garage to provide practice and instruction space for local musicians.

Jori-Lynn Briggs

The studio is named in honor of this late individual.

Center Line Utility Service

This company currently occupies a portion of the building on Market Street.

The details

Musicians are currently renovating the industrial garage interior by adding rugs and acoustic treatments to soften the space. The owners intend to utilize the existing office bays for instruction and plan to accept and refurbish donated instruments for student use.

2021: Bangor Tire moved its operations to Coldbrook Road in Hermon.
December 19, 2026: An open house and holiday celebration will take place at the new studio.
January 2027: The facility is expected to reach full operational capacity.

Market Landscape

The project follows the broader trend of adaptive reuse, where decommissioned automotive service centers are repurposed into creative community hubs. This shift allows for the revitalization of older commercial properties in city centers.

Local musicians and students will gain access to a dedicated rehearsal space and an instrument loan program. Residents can expect the studio to become a new resource for music education following its January 2027 opening.

The takeaway

Repurposing industrial spaces provides a cost-effective way to foster community arts and education. Interested residents can contact Claude Junkins at (207) 949-3873 to learn more about the studio development.

What happens next

Jori-Lynn Studios will host an open house and holiday celebration on December 19, 2026, followed by the expected launch of full operations in January 2027.