Hal Leonard Expands MI Products Distribution Division
Hal Leonard has been growing its representation of MI products steadily for over 10 years and now announces further expansion of its MI Products Distribution division.
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Strand Theatre Upgrades its Sound with a Custom-Crafted Renkus-Heinz System
The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, Georgia has upgraded its sound systems with fixtures from Renkus-Heinz.
Gibson Announces First-Ever Apparel Collection with Aviator Nation
Gibson has announced the launch of its first-ever capsule apparel collection with Aviator Nation.
Scott Turns Around Fast For New Found Glory With ChamSys
New Found Glory’s holiday show -- streamed from the parking lot of Seat Geek Stadium, home of the NSWL’s Chicago Red Stars -- featured a Zach-Scott-lightshow powered by the ChamSys…
NASMD Board Meets to Plan 2021 Convention for March 17-20
The NASMD Board of Directors convened in St. George, Utah for its annual mid-year meeting in October.
Sheptone’s Premium Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings Receive First Artist Endorsement
Nashville-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Paul Childers has given the inaugural “thumbs up” to Sheptone’s Premium Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings.
Yamaha Drums Signs Rich Stitzel to Artist Roster
Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Chicago-based drummer, educator and author Rich Stitzel to the roster of Yamaha Artists.
ADJ Launches 'Winter Wonderland' Lighting Contest
The company is offering lighting pros and enthusiasts at all levels the chance to win one of three prizes by using their ADJ fixtures as part of a festive display…
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. To Begin Distributing Ibanez, TAMA, and Other Associated Brands in Canada for 2021
Beginning January 1st, 2021, Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. will be assuming responsibilities as the distributor of Ibanez guitars, and TAMA Drums in Canada.
Godin Receives the Order of Canada Honor
Godin Guitars has announced that Robert Godin has received the Order Of Canada Honour (C.M.) by the Governor General for his research and development activities in guitar manufacturing.
Kyle Upchurch Extends Looks Beyond Drive-In Stage With CHAUVET Professional
Upchurch extended his design by covering the area in front of the stage with bold gobo patterns and colorful crossing beams that flowed seamlessly throughout the area; helping Upchurch accomplish…
Shure Lead Sponsor of Genesis at the Crossroads' Sounds of Healing
Shure has sponsored Genesis at the Crossroads’ multicultural musical program.
JHS Appoints Hal Leonard as USA Distributor for the Kids' Range of 'The Beatles'-Themed Ukuleles
JHS has appointed Hal Leonard as its USA distributor for the kids' range of 'The Beatles’ & ‘The Beatles Yellow Submarine’ officially licensed ukuleles.
Tulsa Opera’s Baseball-Themed ‘Rigoletto’ is a Grand Slam with L-Acoustics
Every note of the operatic repertoire of "Rigoletto" was heard clearly by the 1,685 socially-distanced audience members seated in the 2,700-capacity stadium thanks to an L-Acoustics Kara PA system provided…
Radial Engineering Launches ‘Radial on Record’ Podcast
Radial Engineering has launched “Radial on Record,” a monthly music industry podcast series featuring interviews with many of Radial’s highest-profile artists.
Bridgewater Church of the Brethren Receives Danley Upgrade
Bridgewater Church of the Brethren in Bridgewater, Virginia is on the campus of Bridgewater College, a facility that earlier in 2020 received a Danley upgrade for their chapel.
Solid State Logic ORIGIN Makes Debut at Republic Records’ Los Angeles Recording Facility
Republic Records recently installed a new 32-channel Solid State Logic ORIGIN analog in-line mixing console at the company’s recording facility in Los Angeles.
Tanglewood Names Law Northern Sales Manager
Tanglewood Guitars has welcomed David Law as the company's new Northern Sales Manager, effective immediately.
ADJ IP65-Rated Fixtures Installed To Light New Dinosaur Exhibit At Scottish Safari Park
Offering an opportunity for visitors to come face-to-face with life-size animatronic models of the most iconic creatures from the Jurassic period, after dark the woodland site is dramatically illuminated by…
Martin Audio CDD Blend in at Kentucky Church
JCA Media was on-hand to deliver a Martin Audio main PA system and ceiling speaker installation for the church’s worship areas, classrooms and children’s play areas.
Shure Donates Sound Equipment To The Andrea Bocelli Foundation's New Camerino Music Academy
Shure Incorporated provided microphones and headphones to the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.
PRS Guitars Joins the Giving Tuesday Movement to Support Musicians
PRS Guitars has joined the “Giving Tuesday” movement to support gig-economy musicians in their Maryland backyard as well as award-winning musicians and artists who have been uniquely affected by COVID-19.
Hal Leonard’s Flex-Band Series for Grade 1.5
The Hal Leonard Flex-Band Series features works that are scored with just five parts, plus percussion, that are playable with combinations of woodwinds, brass, or strings.
The Silver Snark Tuner
The Silver Snark Tuner features new “Hyper-Snark" tuning software technology, with a stable, sensitive range that responds way down to the lower regions of baritone or multi-strung bass guitars, where…
Music Nomad’s 6-piece Precision Setup Gauge Set
Music Nomad’s 6-piece Precision Setup Gauge Set demystifies the setup process by developing innovative, high quality gauges combined with step-by-step general guidelines anybody can follow to help setup their guitar…
Railhammer Pickups in Gold
Railhammer Pickups are now available in gold, as well as several models of the replacement pickups.
Dean Guitars’ Kerry King V Signature Guitar
Dean Guitars’ Kerry King V Signature Guitar honors founding guitarist of the band Slayer.
Warwick’s EMP Coated Bass String Sets
Warwick’s EMP Coated Bass String Sets offer durable, corrosion resistant coated strings for electric bass with precise intonation and full, brilliant tone.
Whirlwind’s DIRECT2-JT Dual Direct Box
The DIRECT2-JT is Whirlwind's premium Dual Direct box, built with Jensen transformers.
28th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
Find out which companies and products were voted as the best in their class this year by readers and retailers just like you.
39th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
Following a truly unprecedented year, MMR has compiled data on sales, store openings, and closings from the biggest American chains in the MI world
Open-and-Shut Case (or Bag): Cases & Bags for Percussion Instruments
With gigs at a minimum this year, learn what consumers are buying (or aren’t buying) to protect their drums, sticks, cymbals, and hardware.
After 95 Years of Shaping the Pro Audio World, Innovation is Still a ‘Shure’ Thing
From creating the first handheld wireless microphone system for performers in 1953, to powering annual events of the superstardom world like the Grammys and the Academy Awards, Shure’s fixtures and…
Creating a Lineage of ‘Keepers:’ Vintage Guitars Observes 25 Years in Business
Over in Leeds, UK, Dennis Drumm believes Vintage Guitars has found the ultimate “sweet spot” in the guitar market.
Fender’s Justin Norvell
Earlier this fall, FMIC introduced the second generation of the brand’s wildly popular American Professional Series. Executive VP, Fender Products, Justin Norvell walks us through the many changes and improvements…
Unprecedented
I observe and report on the MI industry and can make guesses (hopefully educated guesses) as to how vendors and retailers are faring, but I’m not really “in the trenches.”
Developing Trends Post-COVID: Follow the Money and Look for Green Shoots
Following trends is akin to catching a falling knife; at best, it’s a tricky proposition. Looking back in early 2020 on yearly trend projections, at least 90 percent of them…
The Year It Wasn’t Worth It
As I write this, it has been 270 days since my band last performed in Nashville, Tennessee at ACME Feed and Seed. Prior to that last show, we had performed…
Martin Audio CDD for Highways England’s New VR Theater
Martin Audio partner Old Barn Audio (OBA) has completed its second major VR installation, in which an immersive environment is created with stereoscopic 3D headsets coupled with a pioneering mixed-reality…
Tapestry Live Studio Calls on CHAUVET Professional to Balance Video-Lighting Panorama
For the thousands of fans throughout the UK who viewed the recent Lockdown Bingo Charity show, getting swept up in the immersive panorama supporting the livestream’s performances came quite naturally.