D'Addario-Percussion-Endorsed Groups Take Top Two Spots at the 2019 DCI World Championships
D’Addario Percussion endorsed groups took home the gold and silver medals at the 2019 Drum Corps International World Championships last week.
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Encore’s ‘Play Now’ Acoustic Guitar Series Expands with New Guitars and Packs
The acoustic guitars featured in Encore’s “Play Now” outfits are now available to purchase as individual instruments in new and attractive finishes.
Bloss Pumps Up Show for The Mavericks with Maverick MK3 Fixtures
Ironically, the fixtures that astonished Bloss shared the name of the band he lights. They were 16 Maverick MK3 Spot and 18 Maverick MK3 Wash fixtures from CHAUVET Professional supplied…
Sweetwater Studios Hosts Anthrax in Latest Recording Master Class
Sweetwater Studios has announced that it will be hosting a special recording master class with Anthrax.
Trade Regrets: Ellen June Cavanaugh
Super-Sensitive Musical String Co.'s Ellen June Cavanaugh, a 50-plus year Music Industry veteran, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2019 after a three-year hard-fought battle with ovarian cancer.
Best & Worst in Show at Summer NAMM 2019
The best & worst of what we saw at Summer NAMM 2019.
The MI Industry Descends Upon 'Smashville' for a Triumphant Summer NAMM 2019
“It seemed to me that this year’s Summer NAMM Show was particularly important for the industry,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond.
They Will be Heard! Clarinet Suppliers Embrace Innovation While Honoring Tradition
We recently touched base with five major clarinet vendors to get the skinny on what’s hot with this market segment in 2019…
Anton Krutz – The Journey of a Passionate Craftsman
In 1976, eight-year-old Anton Krutz left St. Petersburg, Russia with his parents to begin a new life in the United States – in Kansas City, Missouri, to be exact. His…
Ring the Bell: Back to School Sales
For some MI retailers, the weeks leading up to the new school year represent amongst the most robust sales in the calendar year. To capitalize further on the profit potential…
The Best of Both the Past and the Present: Fender’s Justin Norvell Dishes on the New Vintera Series
MMR recently chatted with executive vice president of Fender Products, Justin Norvell to talk about this impressive new line of affordable (honestly!) axes that have replaced the venerable Mexican-made Classic…
Wham, Bam – Thank You, NAMM
Ahhh… you are back in the office and now the real work begins – reviewing your take-aways from Summer NAMM.
Confessions of a Succession Planner
After almost two decades as a financial advisor, there is one lesson I have learned that I can reveal with completely certainty: people are “planning averse.”
Fighting the Good Fight and Connecting with Kids
We report often on the valiant efforts of the likes of NAMM’s annual D.C. Fly-In and other organizations (VH1’s Save the Music, Mr. Holland’s Opus Music Foundation, and countless along…
What’s in Store for Store Rents
Depending on where you live, you may have noticed that a rather large number of retail storefronts have been sitting empty for a rather long time. Long, as in years,…
Casio at Summer NAMM 2019
Casio's Mike Martin discusses the reboot of the company's Casiotone line.
Yamaha Guitars at Summer NAMM 2019
Yamaha's Andy Winston discusses the new FG Red Label series at the recent industry gathering in Nashville.
Trade Regrets: Aspen Pittman
Aspen Pittman, the legendary founder of Groove Tubes and Aspen Pittman Designs, passed away August 10, 2019, as the result of injuries suffered from an automobile crash in Southern California…
Yamaha Hosts State Senator Archuleta and U.S. Representative Cisneros in Visits to YCA Headquarters
State Senator Bob J. Archuleta and U.S. Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr., who represent the city of Buena Park in the California State Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, respectively,…
Roland Showcases TR-808 Drum Machine on 808 Day
Roland is showcasing its TR-808 as part of 808 Day, the global music community’s annual salute to the world-famous drum machine.
Missouri Baptist Convention Deploys Martin Audio WPC
The Missouri Baptist Convention recently purchased a Martin Audio WPC system with SXH218 subwoofers to provide the highest quality sound reinforcement.
Peavey Sets Stage for Next Generation of DJs at 2019 DJ Expo
Peavey will sponsor a youth showcase during the upcoming 2019 DJ Expo at Harrah’s Resort.
KORG Celebrates Modular with Demos and Performances
KORG partnered with Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for their growing modular meet-up event, a day filled with KORG’s volca modular synth, as well as the minilogue xd.
iZotope Appoints Callini as CFO
iZotope, Inc., the experts in intelligent audio technology, today announced industry veteran Tony Callini has joined iZotope as Chief Financial Officer.
Los Cabos Fest 2019 Highlights Argentinian Drummers, Honors Carrizo
Los Cabos Drumsticks and their Argentinian distributor, Dumpell SA, hosted Los Cabos Fest 2019 on July 17, 2019 at the Vorterix Theatre in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
QSC Consolidates Distribution in Australia with TAG
QSC announces that TAG will distribute its Live Sound and Systems solutions in Australia, effective August 7, 2019.
Shure Recognized By The GOOD DESIGN Awards
The Shure MOTIV™ MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone has been honored as a GOOD DESIGN® Award recipient.
Axilum and CHAUVET Professional Add Enchanting Element to Printemps Fashion Runway
The Paris store Printemps recently demonstrated its flare for innovation at Fashion Show Spring Vélizy 2, using battery powered and Wi-Fi controlled LED WELL Fit fixtures from CHAUVET Professional that were…
Music & Arts Acquires Miles Ahead Music
Music & Arts has opened its third location in Kentucky with the acquisition of local music shop Miles Ahead Music in Louisville.
NAMM to Host CITES CoP18 Industry Luncheon
On Saturday, August 17, at the CITES (Conference on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Conference of the Parties (CoP18) in Geneva, Switzerland, NAMM will host a…
IMS Technology Supplies Martin Audio For Temple University Commencement
The commencement was successfully reinforced by IMS Technology Services deploying Martin Audio WPM, CDD and SX218 subs.
Clair Bros Brings Acoustical Balance to Hard Rock Cafe
The Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood located inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino features a sound system from Clair Brothers.
Country Star Morgan Tours With Allen & Heath
Country artist Craig Morgan is on the road this summer, touring with new gear in the form of an Allen & Heath dLive S5000 console/DM0 MixRack at front of house,…
D'Addario Foundation Awards over $565,000 to Non-Profit Music Education Partners
Making music education accessible is the core mission of the D’Addario Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides support to hundreds of highly effective, socially impactful non-profit partners in areas of…
Ghent’s Gentse Feesten Festival Enlists Fixtures from CHAUVET Professional
Lighting the way for visitors at this year for the 176th edition of the festive event was a massive collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures that were used at over 15…
Taylor Launches Stella Falone Kitchen Woodcrafts Line
Bob Taylor, co-founder and president of Taylor Guitars, has launched Stella Falone Kitchen Woodcrafts.
Evans and Promark Take Over the 2019 Drum Corps International World Championships Lot
Evans and Promark will take over the lot at DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana from August 8 to 10, 2019.
Taylor Guitars at Summer NAMM 2019
We checked in with Andy Powers a few weeks ago in Nashville to learn what's new over at Taylor Guitars.
ADJ Lighting Brings Altitude Trampoline Park’s New ‘Super Park’ Concept to Life
Altitude Trampoline Parks recently launched its first “super park,” a huge location filled with trampolines and other features illuminated by almost 200 ADJ lighting fixtures.
LSM Calls On 36 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK3 Profiles For La Tournée des Idoles
Anchoring the rig, which was supplied by LSM, were 36 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK3 Profile fixtures.