Holiday Buying Guide
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Signature Style: Artist Signature Series Guitars Connecting with Players in 2017
We catch up with representatives from seven major suppliers to learn about what’s hot in Signature Series guitars...
ADJ Miami Hosts Showroom Relaunch Event
ADJ Lighting will be hosting a showroom elaunch event on September 28 (Hurricane Irma circumstances permitting) at their ADJ Miami location (13185 NW 47th Avenue in Opa-locka).
Alvarez Guitars launches website redesign
Alvarez Guitars has redesigned its website AlvarezGuitars.com to feature an in-depth look at the Alvarez story and offer an enhanced product search.
Alvarez Guitars Launches Website Redesign
Alvarez Guitars has redesigned their website AlvarezGuitars.com to feature an in-depth look at the Alvarez story and offer an enhanced product search.
Epiphone to Sponsor Americana Music Association Festival and Awards
Epiphone will be sponsoring the Americana Music Association (AMA) Festival and Awards this year in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Dead Daisies Visit Korg USA
Australian-American rock band The Dead Daisies recently visited the Korg USA, Inc. headquarters in New York to view the company’s line of brands and products.
Happenings in Nazareth: C.F. Martin & Company in 2017
MMR recently chatted with senior officers of C.F. Martin & Co. to learn about developments of note the storied guitar manufacturer, what instrument introductions have been making waves of late, how recent import…
The Rise of the Electric Guitar
On a recent return flight from a trip visiting dealers and a couple of dealer sales events, I came across the Washington Post article by Geoff Edger’s titled “The slow, secret death of the electric…
SURVEY: Wireless Microphone Systems
With over 70 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey, sent to over 400 MI dealers, claiming that sales of wireless microphones are either up or level when compared to…
It's Coming Down to the Wire(less): Wireless Microphone Systems Broaden Appeal with Certain Consumers
With over 70 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey, sent to over 400 MI dealers, claiming that sales of wireless microphones are either up or level when compared to…
Playing Matchmaker How GluBoost’s MasterTint Became a Must-Have Accessory
There’s a long list of situations that could constitute a musician’s “worst nightmare,” but among them, chipping the glossy, radiant finish from a beloved guitar (or whatever it is you play) is a standout.
We Sing the Guitar Electric
The values of vintage electric guitars have taken a hit in recent years, and electric guitar sales are down overall by about a third in the last decade.
FEATURE: The unique benefits of disaster
Owner and director of education at Contemporary Music Center in Virginia, Menzie Pittman, ponders how a recent flooding bought unexpectedly profound benefits for him....
Disaster and the Unique Benefits it Can Bring
It was just before 7 PM on Friday night: the countdown to the summer Rock Camp Concert had begun.I was so excited, as I finally had a two-hour window for my first…
A Broadening Divide
On August 19th, Donald and Melania Trump announced that they would not be attending this year’s Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony, which will celebrate Gloria Estefan, Lionel Richie, LL Cool J, Norman Lear, and Carmen Lavallade.
Peavey Electronics Offers Upcoming Seminars
Peavey Electronics will be opening its doors to its salesforce during its annual international distributor meetings and dealer seminars.
MONO announces distribution plan for Australia
MONO has announced plans to distribute its full line of cases and accessories directly to premier music dealers across Australia, starting on 1st October.
MONO Announces Distribution Plan for Australia
MONO has announced that the company plans to distribute its full line of cases and accessories directly to premier music dealers across Australia, starting on October 1.
BandLab Acquires Livestreaming Service Chew
BandLab has announced that it has acquired Chew, the London-based livestreaming service that has been described as “Twitch for DJs.”
Epiphone Giveaway Runs Through September
Musicians can enter to win a new Epiphone PRO-1 Ultra guitar with a hard case and a PRO-1 Accessory Kit on Epiphone.com through September 2017.
Belgian Festival Uses CHAUVET Professional ÉPIX Strip I Fixtures
At this year's Belgian summer beach festival “2 Meisjes op het Strand,” Michiel Milbou and his team at Never Fear Shadows designed a stage and lighting design that featured 410 CHAUVET Professional ÉPIX Strip IP fixtures, all supplied by Phlippo Productions.
Yamaha Replaces Piano of Hurricane Harvey Victim
Yamaha and Yamaha artist Vanessa Carlton teamed up this month in an effort to replace a piano that was damaged by flooding from Hurricane Harvey.
Promark by D'Addario's Houston Plant Up and Running Post-Harvey
Promark has called Houston home since its founding in 1957 and, as of Thursday, August 31, the Promark drumstick factory is running without restriction, working overtime throughout this week to…
ADG launches new Darkglass Alpha-Omicron
Audio Distribution Group has launched a new Dual-Voiced Distortion Pedal from Darkglass Electronics - the Alpha•Omicron.
Korg unveils KROSS 2 workstation
Korg has unveiled the long-awaited successor to its KROSS synthesizer workstation - The KROSS 2.
New Korg launches feature Vox Continental revival
Korg has introduced a number of new products under the Vox brand, bringing back the Vox Continental Keyboard, new VX50 portable amps and a limited edition maroon version of its popular Custom…
'The Nutcracker' Shines With CHAUVET Professional in Argentina
The new Teatro del Bicentenario in San Juan, Argentina recently hosted a rendition of "The Nutcracker," which featured a Ruben Conde lighting design with a collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures.
D. Rowe’s Restaurant and Bar Installs Ashly Amp
D. Rowe’s Restaurant and Bar in Columbia, Missouri, has installed a four-channel Ashly nXp-1504 network amplifier to replace the older sound system.
Roland Announces Details of Online Festival
Roland has announced the details for “The Future. Redefined. September Festival 2017,” a week-long online festival that will run from September 7 to 14.
Yamaha Celebrates 33 Years of Collaboration with Marching Music's Major League
Following the DCI World Championship finals at Lucas Oil Stadium this month, Yamaha is celebrating 33 years of collaboration with Marching Music's Major League.
Guitar Center Teams Up with MusiCares to Help Musicians Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Guitar Center Inc. has teamed with MusiCares to launch an initiative to help musicians, songwriters, recording studios and audio professionals affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Yamaha Drums Adds Jamie Miller to Artist Roster
Yamaha Drums has signed Jamie Miller of the punk band Bad Religion to the Yamaha Artist roster.
Music & Arts Acquires Hot Licks Guitar Shop in Maryland
Music & Arts has announced that they have acquired Hot Licks Guitar Shop in Waldorf, Maryland as the 155th Music & Arts retail store location.
NEMC Provides Rental Amnesty Program for Hurricane Harvey Victims.
In response to the weather-related devastation and disruption to music programs in Houston, NEMC has unilaterally suspended billing to all of its customers in the area and is streamlining the process…
JHS takes on Daisy Rock Guitars distribution
JHS has taken on distribution of the Daisy Rock Guitars range across the UK, ROI, Germany, France and Benelux.
Music China 2017 Schedule and Program of Events
Music China, to be held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and program of events.
Hal Leonard acquires Gerard & Sarzin Publishing
Hal Leonard has acquired Gerard & Sarzin Publishing, a boutique publisher of books and methods about jazz and blues music.
Hal Leonard Acquires Gerard & Sarzin Publishing
Hal Leonard has acquired Gerard & Sarzin Publishing, a boutique publisher of books and methods about jazz and blues music.
Music China schedule ready to go
The looming Music China, held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and programme of events.