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New Tropical Rain Sticks and Taracas Shakers from Trophy Music Co.

The new Tropical rain sticks and Taracas shakers from Trophy Music Co. follow the company’s concept of a “fun for kids” approach in their early stages for music and rhythm. 

Speaking Rock Entertainment Center Upgrades to Martin Audio

SRB Consulting & Design recently installed a Martin Audio system consisting of WPC line arrays, SXH218 and SX118 subs, and CDD12s as part of a comprehensive upgrade at the Speaking…

FragmentNine and CHAUVET Professional Help Connect Fitz and the Tantrums to Fans on Tour

Working with co-designer Jackson Gallagher from FragmentNine, and associate designer Mike Hankowksy from Hemlock Design & Technology, Lechterman uses a collection of 28 CHAUVET Professional COLORado Solo Batten fixtures supplied…

Avolites’ Software Feature Set ‘Synergy’ Takes the Temple to a New Level at Glastonbury

This year, the team decided to take the production to the next level by introducing Synergy, the upcoming feature set in Avolites’ Titan and Ai v12 software, which integrates lighting…

Danley OS Speakers and Subs Handle Passaic Co. Tech Institute Stadium

JD Sound and Video of Voorhees, New Jersey, remedied that for the Bulldogs’ most recent season with the installation of highly-efficient, big SPL, but small-footprint, Danley OS80 loudspeakers and OS115…

Scenos Techninis Servisas Upholds Tradition at Sakiai Culture House with CHAUVET Professional

Bringing this tradition to life is a new lighting system designed and installed by Scenos Techninis Servisas (STS) of Vilnius, Lithuania, that features a collection of CHAUVET Professional LED fixtures.

Sennheiser Launches Pro Talk Homepage

Sennheiser’s Pro Talk Series features audio professionals sharing their insider tips and describing their paths to success.

Shure Hosts Student Education Event with Lollapalooza Artists

With one of the most popular global music festivals happening in its own backyard, Shure wanted to take the opportunity to leverage its 94-year-old history with audio equipment to educate…

Excelcia Music Publishing Receives Paul Revere Award

The music industry honored Excelcia Music Publishing’s high-quality engraving with a first place Paul Revere Award in the category of “Graphic Excellence: Collated Music Notesetting (i.e. Engraving)” for the recently…

Gon Bops Welcomes Castro to Artist Family

Gon Bops has welcomed Lenny Castro to their artist family.

QSC Brings Big-Time Sound to Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk

Thanks to a comprehensive audio installation from QSC, the sound from multiple live acts on different floors is audiophile-grade at Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk and Rock ’n’ Roll.

Luke Combs Takes L-Acoustics Gear on Tour

Luke Combs’ first and second North American legs of his Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour were reinforced via Special Event Services’ (SES) L-Acoustics K1/K2 loudspeaker rig.

Etsy Completes Acquisition of Reverb

Etsy, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Reverb Holdings, Inc. for $275 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments with respect to cash, debt, working capital, transaction expenses, and the…

Martin Audio WPL's Season-Long Deployment in Russian Eco Park

A&T Trade and Music Trade have deployed Martin Audio’s premier WPL PA on the main stage of the Zolotoy Gorod eco park —one of the largest country parks in Russia…

RPMDA Board Meets in New Orleans to Plan for 2020 Convention

The Board of Directors of RPMDA recently held its annual summer Board meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The NAMM Foundation Awards $675,000 in Grants to 28 Music-Making Programs

The NAMM Foundation has announced grants to  28 music-making organizations totaling $675,000.

Yamaha Celebrates Outstanding Achievements at 2019 DCI Championships

Yamaha Corporation of America this weekend celebrated 35 years of sponsorship with Marching Music’s Major League™ at the Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championship finals at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The British Drum Co. Adds Currie and Fry to Their Artist Family

Nearly three years after launching the British Drum Co., their Marching Division has welcomed World Pipe Band Drumming Champions Scott Currie and Tyler Fry to its roster of marching artists.

Wilson Center Hosts the Seventh Annual Guitar Festival

Wisconsin’s Wilson Center hosts the seventh annual Guitar Festival from August 15 to August 17 this week.

Hunter’s 6403EB B♭ Clarinet

The 6403EB B♭ Clarinet shares the same features as the Hunter 6403E – the Hunter 6403E has a durable plastic body, drop-forged, nickel-silver keys with inline jump side keys, and…

JH500 and JH600 Violins from RS Berkeley

Jascha Heifetz Violins from Meisel are authorized bench copies of the original violin of 1740 by Giuseppe Guarneri (del Gesu), which was obtained by Jascha Heifetz in 1922 and played…

'Tony Bennett – All Time Greatest Hits' from Hal Leonard

Hal Leonard and Tony Bennett are coming together to bring Bennett’s biggest songs to the sheet music world with two editions of 'Tony Bennett – All Time Greatest Hits.'

Framus Diablo Progressive X

The Framus Diablo Progressive X features an original Floyd Rose Vibrato System, which makes this instrument ideal for 80’s and 90’s rock and heavy metal.

Fairmount CH LTD Rosewood Acoustic Guitar from Godin

Godin Guitars’ Fairmount CH LTD Rosewood HG EQ acoustic guitar features a bold and rich tonal palette.

Vintera ‘60s Mustang from Fender

For players who crave the style and sound of Fender’s golden era, Fender created the Vintera ‘60s Mustang.

Reverend’s Reeves Gabrels Signature RG

The Reverend Reeves Gabrels Signature RG comes in transparent black flame maple with “RGX” engraved on the fretboard.

The Joan Jett ES-339 from Gibson

The new Joan Jett ES-339 guitar features a thermally-engineered chambered maple centerblock and thermally-engineered Adirondack Spruce bracing, a radical first for Gibson ES guitars.

Chedeville’s Selecta Wooden Reed Case

Chedeville’s Selecta Wooden Reed case is made from an elegant cherry-stained birchwood.

CS7201 Cello/Bass Stand from On-Stage

On-Stage's CS7201 cello/bass stand is designed to hold most cellos and double basses.

Fishman’s TriplePlay Connect

Fishman’s TriplePlay Connect is a MIDI controller that installs easily and non-invasively on most electric and acoustic guitars and allows users to plug into their iPad and create new sounds,…

Tri Parallel Mixer from Electro-Harmonix

The New Tri Parallel Mixer (TPM) features three independent, parallel effects loops that can be used to mix effects in a way not possible when connecting effects in series.

New Accessories from D’Addario – Summer 2019

D’Addario Woodwinds’ limited-edition Reserve Evolution Marble Mouthpieces are designed for the modern clarinetist, delivering a warm and refined tone featuring quick response and ease of articulation.

KORG’s PuttRhythm

The PuttRhythm is a golf practice tool with a built-in metronome that visualizes the golfer’s putt using sound and light to efficiently improve the player’s swing.

PS901 Pedal Power Bank from On-Stage

On-Stage's PS901 Pedal Power Bank drives an almost limitless array of guitar effects pedals and boasts nine fully isolated, individually LED-indicated outputs.

Jackie McLean Legends Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece

Jackie McLean Legends Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece is an exact reproduction of Jackie McLean’s original mouthpiece. It features a .077” tip opening and is made of bronze with a natural…

Chedeville’s Umbra Series Clarinet Barrels

The Chedeville Umbra Clarinet Barrels have been designed to give your clarinet sound more warmth, depth and body and also to provide better intonation and less resistance.

Gold Series Flat Looper/Switcher Connector Cables from RockBoard

RockBoard’s Gold Series Flat Looper/Switcher Connector Cables are designed to be extra flat and space saving for optimal use of pedalboard real estate with extra thin angled plugs and compact…

Clevelander’s Symphonic Series Mallets

Clevelander’s Symphonic Series mallets are designed for college students, amateurs, and professionals alike.

Whirlwind’s Line Balancer/Splitter

This handy tool balances and isolates a single line level signal or lets you send a line level signal to two destinations with transformer balancing and isolation for one or…

E♭ Clarinet European Cut from Légère Reeds

Légère Reeds’ E♭ Clarinet European Cut incorporates all the qualities that make its bigger brother such an amazing reed to play.