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Lead singer (or possibly lead guitar. Or both) of the notional Clash/Johnny Cash covers band Johnny Clash, and possibly even more importantly, one of the custodians of the iconic Marshall amp brand, Michael…
JHS has released the latest in its range of Beano comic licensed guitars featuring the iconic Dennis the Menace character.
Jon Parkinson from Taunton woodwind and brass specialist John Packer Ltd says making the most of your more valuable display space can be a real sales driver.
Dutch company AudioBizz has taken over distribution of Cordial products in the Benelux countries.
Quirky guitar brand Danelectro, has a number of new models available this summer.
The story of SKB is a story of innovation. With every good story most people start at the beginning, and in the story of SKB it all began with two…
Our new poll asks dealers how they're coping during the summer lull.
Mackie has simultaneously launched its new portable FreePlay Personal PA worldwide.
Musical Innovations, a South-Carolina based school music retailer nationally recognized for its contributions to music education, hosted a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for its new Musical Innovations Conservatory (“MIC”)…
DR Strings has released a new video, which details its history, products, and commitment to the highest standards of American made materials and manufacturing.
The results of our week long snapshot poll where we asked whether single territory trade shows were now preferable to big international expos, are in.
The Australian Music Association's Melbourne Guitar Show returns on August 8th-9th after a break of ten years.
Following the release of its PolyTune Clip model last week, TC Electronic has now added the PolyTune 2 BlackLight polyphonic guitar tuner.
German percussion brand Meinl, is handing over the proceeds from the ticket sales of this year's 2015 Meinl Drum Festival to two charities- The Danilo Perez Foundation and the Károly István Orphanage.
Revived amp brand Supro, distributed in the UK by JHS, has gained a powerful new distribution ally in the US.
A new dealer survey from MMR shows that more than half of US dealers now sell DJ and lighting equipment.
If you were to ask Kim Breedlove about his greatest accomplishment at Breedlove, he wouldn’t be able to name just one.
UK trade body, the Music Industires Association has announced details of its annual conference and awards.
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that Absara Audio LLC has appointed the company to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of Supro amplifiers (www.suprousa.com), the iconic line of guitar…
Hit Like A Girl is proud to announce that all seven videos— along with transcriptions of excerpts of the drum parts— from the winners in the upper and lower age…
Executives, management, and staff at the Korg USA Inc. Melville, NY headquarters participated in Long Island’s largest Casual Friday to help Long Island Cares (LI Cares) raise $50,000 to assist neighbors in…
The Musicians’ Union (MU) is continuing to lobby the UK Government to introduce an ‘Agent of Change Principle’ law to protect live music and entertainment venues.
Microphone specialist Shure, has opened three new offices across Europe, including a new Russian offshoot and added a new Norwegian audio distributor.
UK distributor and manufacturer Barnes & Mullins has created a new website specifically for its still burgeoning traditional instrument offering.
JodyJazz Inc announced the completion of a major expansion of its premises in Savannah, GA including additional factory space and new offices. Owing to significant growth over the past few…
In 2015, the NAMM Foundation will invest $600,000 in grant funding into 17 global music making programs. This year’s list of grant recipients includes community, national and industry-based organizations that…
Over the weekend, MMR received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino regarding the passing of musician and author Guhther Schuller, who passed away on June 21:
Underscoring its commitment to offer MI retailers the largest array of seasonally themed promotion programs, KMC Music announced the launch of its “Back-to-School Sales Bonanza,” featuring dozens of brands and…
“An Intimate Night Out with Neon Trees” is taking the U.S. by storm as they tour this summer using the Allen & Heath iLive T-112. Branden Campbell, bass guitarist for Neon…
PRS has announced the return of its value-adding Summer Promo.
In the first of a new series (that very much depends on your response by the way) retailers send us their everyday shortcuts that help their shops function better and…
Our series of in-depth profiles continues with director of Yamaha's European Professional Music division, Darren Power. A man who is no stranger to forklifts and Texan Calypso...
High Tech Distribution has become the exclusive distributor of Norman guitars in the UK.
Kai Hattendorf, recently appointed to head up a reshaped Musikmesse is leaving the show organiser after only two months in charge.
Luthier extravaganza, The Holy Grail Guitar show is returning to Berlin later this year.
In mid-June the Violin Society of America announced the passing of Peter Paul Prier on June 14th.
On June 9th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Lloyd Fillio, a witness to some very important history within the band instrument companies of Elkhart, passed away…
Dr. Alfio Leone, a well respected luthier of traditional Italian musical instruments, passed away on June 3.
Ernie Ball has announced a new original docuseries featuring acclaimed American singer-songwriter and Ernie Ball acoustic string endorsee The White Buffalo.
