NAMM Coverage · Mar 19, 2024
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NAMM Coverage · Mar 19, 2024
Swing City Music Reaches 60-Year Milestone
In late 1964, a young drummer named Art Risavy launched the business which would define his professional career.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 19, 2024
NAMM Names AJ Zane New Director of Technology
NAMM has announced that AJ Zane has been appointed director of technology.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 19, 2024
KMC Music Welcomes Melissa Ceo as New Ohio Valley Key Accounts Manager
KMC Music, a division of Exertis JAM, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Melissa Ceo as the new Ohio Valley Key Accounts Manager.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 27, 2024
Proel North America Introduces Ida Maria Grassi Wind Instruments
Proel North America proudly announces the introduction of Ida Maria Grassi wind instruments to the United States and Canada, marking a significant milestone in the Italian company's commitment…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 23, 2024
Elrick Bass Guitars Introduces Headless Series to Custom Lineup
Elrick Bass Guitars is excited to announce the addition of a headless option on hand-carved series bass guitars.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 22, 2024
2024 NAMM Show: ‘We’re on the Right Path’
“I felt like this Show, more than probably any Show I’ve ever attended, set the tone for the industry,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak of the…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 22, 2024
History of Jay’s Music: Georgia MI Retail Mainstay is a Family Affair
The 76-year story of Jay’s Music begins with a Ma and Pa jewelry and luggage shop at 311 8th Street in Augusta.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 19, 2024
StageStrike Offers Solution for Wireless Mics and Packs
Every once in a while, a product comes along that combines the designer’s savvy knowledge of the market, the right application, and a new-found throng of customers –…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2024
Introducing the PROEL DIVA LOUDSPEAKER SERIES
Proel, a leading Italian manufacturer of professional and consumer audio solutions, is proud to unveil its latest breakthrough in sound technology: the DIVA active loudspeaker series.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 15, 2024
BASSBOSS Creates Sonic Booms at The NAMM Show with Unveiling of Two Game-Changing Products
BASSBOSS, the trailblazing force in audio innovation, left an indelible mark at The NAMM Show 2024 with their "Demolition Experience" demonstrations by shaking the ceiling tiles, knocking out…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 13, 2024
Proel North America Introduces Cutting-Edge Audio Interfaces: EIKON EKSBI-POD and EKSBI-PRO
Proel North America, a leading provider of Italian-engineered musical instruments and audio technology, proudly announces the launch of two new exciting audio interfaces designed to revolutionize the way…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 9, 2024
AM&S Celebrates A Successful Presence at the NAMM Show 2024
American Music & Sound, one of the leading distributors of musical instruments and pro audio products in North America, had their most exciting and prominent presence ever at the 2024 NAMM…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 8, 2024
Upfront Q&A: NAMM President & CEO John Mlynczak
Just a week after the 2024 NAMM Show's triumphant return to Anaheim, we spoke with NAMM president & CEO John Mlynczak to get his thoughts on the first…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 7, 2024
Celestion Honored with the NAMM Milestone Award for 100 Years of Service to the Music Products Industry
Celestion, the premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and pro audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, began the celebration of their centennial anniversary year at the 2024…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 7, 2024
Allen & Heath Celebrates a Successful 2024 NAMM Show
Allen & Heath, an industry leader in professional audio products, had a memorable presence at the 2024 NAMM Show - the world's largest trade show for music production,…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 5, 2024
Play Drums Honors Industry Leaders and Launches International Drum Month Giveaway at NAMM Show Open House
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC)/PlayDrums.com Open House, held at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, January 26, celebrated the many positive impacts of PlayDrums.com programs.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 3, 2024
Pearl River Marks 30 Years at NAMM with New Products and VIP Showcase
At the 2024 NAMM Show, the Pearl River Piano Group stole the spotlight by unveiling a range of innovative products across its three major piano brands and presenting…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 1, 2024
NAMM Show 2024 Creates Global Platform to Accelerate the Future of the Music Industry
From January 25-28, NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, gathered the music industry at The 2024 NAMM Show for an exhilarating…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 28, 2024
Focusrite Group CEO Tim Carroll Named President of MIDI Association
The MIDI Association, a 501(c)6 nonprofit trade organization dedicated to expanding, promoting and protecting MIDI technology for the benefit of artists and musicians around the world, has named Tim…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 27, 2024
Dealers' Choice Award-Winner Allen & Heath at the 2024 NAMM Show
Allen & Heath collects two Dealers' Choice Award (DCA) trophies - Product of the Year and Sound Reinforcment Line of the Year - at the NAMM Show in…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 27, 2024
Eventide Omnipressor 2830*Au 50th Anniversary Reissue Now Widely Available
Eventide Audio has announced that the Eventide Omnipressor 2830*Au 50th anniversary reissue is now widely available both direct from Eventide and through dealers.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 27, 2024
Alfred Music Collects 'Print Music Publisher of the Year' MMR Dealers' Choice Award at the NAMM Show
The Alfred Music team is presented with the 2023 "Print Music Publisher of the Year" Dealers' Choice Award trophy by MMR publisher Mike Lawson.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 26, 2024
On-Stage Accepts MMR Dealers' Choice Award at the NAMM Show
The On-Stage team with the 2023 MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Accessory Line of the Year."