Fishman Fluence Sponsors Sweepstakes
Fishman Fluence is sponsoring the “Win Greg Koch Sweepstakes” contest to promote brand awareness and desire to buy for its pickups, while driving traffic to MI retailers. Running from January…
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2014 Music Products Industry Archive
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SFM to Distribute On-Stage Stands in Canada
On-Stage Worldwide is pleased to announce a three-year agreement with SF Marketing (SFM), for which SFM will be the exclusive distributor for the full line of On-Stage products in Canada.Celebrating…
31st Annual Fifty Dealer/Fifty State Review & Forecast
ALABAMA Guitars and More GardendaleDustin Honeycutt, president2014 vs. 2013? We’ve had an increase of 50 percent.Hot new product line? PRS, Takamine, Peavey and Blackstar.Technological advances? Facebook and Instagram have been…
22nd Annual Dealers' Choice Awards
The 2014 Dealers’ Choice Awards again brought together hundreds of enthusiastic music products retailers to select the lines that made this year a success. This winning slate of instrument, sound, lighting and…
Our Industry’s Trailblazers, and How They’ve Influenced Me
Ever since I was 11 years old, I’ve known what I wanted to do. My dad used to call me his “shadow,” because I’d follow him everywhere and eavesdrop on…
Social Climbing
Social media – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, et cetera – has drastically reshaped the way that individuals, organizations, and companies interact with one another in a remarkably short span of…
Succeed at That Which You Do Well
In late October of this year, the U.S. government ceased qualitative easing (QE), a program which had involved the Federal Reserve purchasing government bonds to the tune of billions (you…
D'Addario To Implement Dealer Authorization Program
D’Addario has always supported the philosophy that accessories should be accessible,” comments Vice President of Sales, David Via. “However, that does not remove us from our responsibilities of proper channel…
'Step Up to Yamaha' Promotion
Yamaha announced that as part of its Step Up to Yamaha promotion — now in its 11th year — through December 31st, 2014, customers can receive $50 or $100 rebates (via…
Ashly Breathes New Life Into Bourbon Square Casino
Formerly called The Silver Club, Bourbon Square Casino recently reopened in the Reno-Sparks area of Nevada. In addition to a fresh New Orleans theme, Bourbon Square now sports a new…
Davitt & Hanser to Distribute Cort Guitars in the U.S.
Davitt & Hanser has announced that as of December 1, 2014 they will be responsible for distribution of Cort Guitars for the United States market.In commenting on becoming the exclusive…
Westheimer Announces New Strategic Direction, Discontinues Distribution of Cort
Westheimer Corp. has announced a new strategic direction that better fits their business model in an every changing musical instrument market.Laura Gabel, CEO of Westheimer Corp, stated, “As it relates…
Chauvet DJ’s GigBAR IRC
A traveling all-in-one lightshow package, the GigBAR IRC includes four different, very popular effects that all mount together on one convenient bar: a pair of LED pars, a pair of…
22nd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2014 Dealers’ Choice Awards again brought together hundreds of enthusiastic music products dealers to nominate the lines that made this year a success. This winning slate of instrument, sound,…
GC Pro Appoints Riley Marketing Manager
Guitar Center Professional(GC Pro) has appointed Adam Riley to the newly created position of marketing manager, GC Pro. The announcement was made by GC Pro vice president Rick Plushner and…
San Diego’s Greene Music CEO to Retire After 60 years
Mike Greene, the longtime owner of San Diego’s Greene Music, is effectively retiring in January, having sold the music store that bears his family name—to Music Exchange, a highly-successful, multi-location retailer…
Personnel Realignments at D'Addario
D’Addario is adjusting personnel assignments to better align with their business partners and consumer needs in the market.Steve Loud, e-commerce sales manager, has been assigned global responsibilities. Reporting directly to…
Eventide Announces Strategic Partnership with Yamaha
Eventide has formed a strategic partnership with Yamaha to develop signature effects for a future update to its recently announced flagship live sound console, the RIVAGE PM10. The Eventide H3000…
GC Names Amkreutz Executive Vice President
Guitar Center has appointed Michael Amkreutz to the position of executive vice president, Marketing, Merchandising and E-Commerce, for the Guitar Center brand. Amkreutz’s appointment is the result of an extensive,…
2015 Best Communities for Music Education Survey Now Open
Schools and districts across the country are invited to participate in the NAMM Foundation’s 2015 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) survey. The BCME program applauds community efforts to provide…
Webb Named Guitar Center President & CEO
Guitar Center announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Darrell Webb to be the company’s new President and chief executive officer, effective today, November 17. Webb, a proven executive…
2015 Tempe Guitar Show
Antique Electronic Supply presents the 2015 Tempe Guitar Show, sponsored by Jensen Musical Instrument Speakers. The show will be held on Saturday March 7, 2015 at 6221 South Maple Ave,…
Reunion Blues Welcomes Kill Devil Hill Guitarist Mark Zavon
Reunion Blues, maker of instrument cases and gig bags officially welcomes guitarist Mark Zavon to their artist family. Mark Zavon is the guitarist and a founding member of the hard…
Craigie Zildjian to be honored at Winter NAMM She Rocks Awards
Avedis Zildjian Company announced that CEO Craigie Zildjian will be honored by the Women’s International Music Network at this year’s She Rocks Awards taking place during the 2015 Winter NAMM…
Anthem Musical Instruments To Distribute North Bridge Flutes
Anthem Musical Instruments has announced it will now distribute North Bridge Flutes. All North Bridge flutes feature a sterling silver headjoint that is handmade in the USA by flute artisan Chris McKenna. All…
Italian Superstar Pino Daniele Chooses DPA Microphones
Pino Daniele, one of Italy’s best known singer/songwriters has recently started using a range of DPA microphones, including the company's d:facto™ Vocal Microphone. The d:facto Vocal Microphone joined a range…
Allen & Heaths Qu Series in Guitar Center
The Qu-32 is a 38 in / 28 out digital mixer offers a big 7” touchscreen married to an interface that has been optimized for intuitive operation. The Qu-32s are now…
Grammy-Winning Pastor Chooses Danley
Pastor Smokie Norful founded Victory Cathedral Worship Center in Bolingbrook, Illinois, the same year he won a Grammy Award for Contemporary Soul Gospel Album of the Year for Nothing Without…
AIRA House Originator Series
The AIRA Crew hits the road in the fall of 2014 for a series of AIRA House events. These include a selection of special “originators” events featuring the AIRA Crew…
ABACA to Distribute Prodipe in North America
ABACA Audio Distribution has reached an agreement to exclusively distribute/represent European audio equipment developer Prodipe in North America as of November 3, 2014. Prodipe offers a wide range of audio…
SSL Duality at Algonquin College
Algonquin College has installed a Solid State Logic Duality Console for students enrolled in its Music Industry Arts (MIA) program. Located in Canada’s capital, Ottawa, Algonquin College began its music…
Peavey Sponsors Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue
Peavey Electronics® recently sponsored the 26th annual Jack Daniel's® World Championship Invitational Barbecue. Barbecue teams, judges and 25,000 fans from around the world gathered on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in…
Yamaha Offering Free and Discounted DBR Powered Speakers
Yamaha announced the new Power to Play promotion, which offers free speakers and rebates on the new DBR powered speaker line with the purchase of a musical instrument. Yamaha’s portable and…
D’Addario Play Fearlessly Project
D’Addario & Company, Inc. has announced the launch of a new site for their “Play Fearlessly Project.” The Play Fearlessly Project is a social initiative designed to showcase the next…
Renkus-Heinz and First Baptist Church of Shawnee
Edmond, OK-based AVL Systems Design recommended the steered-beam technology of Renkus Heinz ICONYX IC Live to Shawnee's First Baptist Church for their new sound installation. The system comprises four ICONYX…
Omacro Announces Partnership with Tri-Technical Systems
Tri-Tech is the author of the AIMsi and Active-e software products. AIMsi is a POS, inventory management, accounting and business software application for music industry retailers. The software offers retailers…
Taylor Guitars 2014 Fall Limiteds Sweepstakes
Taylor Guitars is celebrating the release of its Fall Limited Edition guitars with the 2014 Fall Limiteds Sweepstakes. One grand prize winner will be randomly selected to receive a stunning…
OneRepublic FOH Engineer With Sonnet Fusion F3 RAID Storage System
The Fusion™ F3 two-drive RAID storage system is enabling a live recording workflow for OneRepublic's current "Native" tour. With the ability to store up to 6TB of content on dual…
PRS Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Models
PRS is offering a series of 30th Anniversary Custom 24 guitar models in each of their electric guitar product families including the US-made Private Stock, the US-made core line, the…
CHAUVET Professional’s MVP Ta8
Featuring performances by over a dozen groups, including Rock n Roll Hall of Famers, The O’Jays, the 12th annual Riverfront Ramble in suburban Chester, PA also offered visitors something new…