NAMM Coverage · Jun 28, 2021
Vision & Purpose!
Jimi Asked the Right Question: ‘Are You Experienced?’ Before we delve into Jimi Hendrix, let’s start with our own question. As business entrepreneurs, has there ever been a…
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NAMM Coverage · Jun 28, 2021
Lamond to Step Down as President and CEO of NAMM
On June 28, at the annual NAMM Board of Directors meeting, Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO, shared his intention to step down as the leader of the…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 18, 2021
Trade Regrets: Tom Imparato
It is with great sadness that KORG USA (KUSA) shares the news of the passing of a true legend, Tom Imparato, KUSA’s National Service and Facilities Manager.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 15, 2021
NAMM's Museum of Making Music Celebrates Grand Reopening
After several years of planning and a recently completed remodel and transformation of its physical space, NAMM’s Museum of Making Music officially celebrated its grand reopening to the public on…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 14, 2021
C.F. Martin & Co. Appoints Ripsam as New CEO
C.F. Martin & Co. has announced that Thomas Ripsam has been appointed the company’s new chief executive officer. Effective June 14, 2021, Mr. Ripsam succeeds longtime chairman and CEO,…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 8, 2021
Webinar – New Lacey Act Requirements to Impact Wind Instruments, Drums, More
At the time of this writing, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife services has advised that on July 1, 2021, a wide range of imported musical instruments, including drums,…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 8, 2021
L E A Sings in Color With MXL Microphones
Having been singing most of her life, L E A was destined to pursue a career in music.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2021
Lectrosonics’ Karl Winkler
50 Years of Innovation and Commitment to Customer Service In its first half-century, New Mexico-based Lectrosonics has firmly established itself as a go-to brand for the music, theater…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2021
Nashville's Silos
I was introduced to the artist Guido van Helten’s artwork in the oddest way. I was in Nashville and went for breakfast at The Frothy Monkey. This quaint…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2021
And They're Off...
So just like that, the CDC has announced that people who are fully vaccinated can take off their masks in most situations. Overall, this is really great news.…
NAMM Coverage · May 27, 2021
NAMM Congratulates the 2021 Top 100 Dealers
NAMM is pleased to announce the list of enterprising and resilient music product retailers to be honored at the organization's Top 100 Dealer Awards.
NAMM Coverage · May 25, 2021
GluBoost's Fill n' Finish
GluBoost Fill n’ Finish is a perfect option for pore filling.
NAMM Coverage · May 18, 2021
Trade Regrets: Joan White
On May 18, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message: Joan White passed away on Friday, ending a very special musical era in Muncie, Indiana.
NAMM Coverage · May 16, 2021
Trade Regrets: Mudge Miller
On May 16, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Mudge Miller’s family informed us that Mudge passed away yesterday. He was 86 years old.
NAMM Coverage · May 12, 2021
Sam Ash Music Donates Musical Instruments in Bernice Ash's Name
Sam Ash Music, on behalf of Bernice Ash, is donating over $22,000 worth of musical instruments to the Hempstead, New York school district.
NAMM Coverage · May 12, 2021
NAMM's Museum of Making Music to Celebrate Grand Reopening on June 15
After several years of planning and a recently completed remodel and transformation of its physical space, NAMM’s Museum of Making Music will celebrate its grand reopening to the…
NAMM Coverage · May 12, 2021
Former U.S. Secretary of Education Duncan Announced as Keynote Speaker for the NAMM Advocacy Summit
Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education and current managing partner at Emerson Collective, will kick off NAMM’s Virtual Advocacy Summit with a discussion about leading change—and leadership…
NAMM Coverage · May 11, 2021
Trade Regrets: Larry Peyser
On May 10, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Music industry veteran Larry Peyser passed away on April 25. He was 100 years old.
NAMM Coverage · May 6, 2021
Shure's SM58 Now Has its OwnDay of Celebration: 5/8
Shure’s iconic SM58® Vocal Microphone, the most photographed and recognized microphone in the world, has its own day to celebrate – May 8 (5/8).
NAMM Coverage · May 5, 2021
Cort Adds Gold-Edge Acoustic-Electric Guitar to Regular Production
Cort introduces the Gold-Edge as a regular production model in the flagship Gold Series of acoustic guitars.
NAMM Coverage · May 2, 2021
Trade Regrets: Arthur Gurwitz
On May 2, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Former president of Southern Music, Arthur Gurwitz, passed away on Friday. He was 94 years old.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 30, 2021
Joe Lamond Discusses Summer NAMM 2021
I’ve gotten a number of emails and calls about Summer NAMM, which can mostly be boiled down to two variations: “Are they really going forward with the Show?”…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 30, 2021
Primed for the Rebound: PA System Sales
PA System Sales Struggled in the Past Year, but Suppliers are Ready for a Return to Live Performance In my last editorial column (“Keep the Lights On” –…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 30, 2021
The Spark File - A Great Creative Hack
There is a new buzz in business town! What’s the buzz? It’s a recycling of a creative hack currently known as a “spark file. “ In this instance…