NAMM Coverage · Feb 7, 2020
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NAMM Coverage · Feb 7, 2020
Ticket To Ride: The Ride Cymbal Market in 2020
A standard component of most drum kits, ride cymbals are often considered by percussionists to be a more “personal” choice of cymbal than others.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 7, 2020
‘2020 is Going to be a Year of Reckoning:’ Armadillo Enterprises’ CEO and President Evan Rubinson
Evan Rubinson took over the reins of Armadillo Enterprises in early 2017, succeeding his father, the late Elliott “Dean” Rubinson – a much-loved and missed industry icon. Drawing…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 7, 2020
‘We Are Not Changing Our Recipes – Just Changing the Head Chef:’ John D’Addario III & Jim D’Addario
As of January 1 of this year, John D’Addario III assumed the title of CEO in addition to his previous role as president of D’Addario & Co. As…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 7, 2020
Drumming Up History: The Percussion Marketing Council Celebrates 25 Years of Advocacy
For decades, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has heralded May as International Drum Month, but for 2020, the PMC is taking their plans farther than ever before.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 5, 2020
DW Announces The PDP 2020 Dealer Awards
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) announced its PDP dealers of the year at NAMM 2020. The awards recognized the best dealers for sales, growth and brand champion.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 31, 2020
JHS to Distribute Los Cabos
Following a very successful Winter NAMM 2020, JHS is delighted to announce its appointment as exclusive UK & ROI distributor for Los Cabos Drumsticks, from Canada’s largest and…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 29, 2020
Trade Regrets: Lloyd Schwartz
On the last evening of NAMM 2020, Lloyd Schwartz passed away. He served as Tech 21's “Solutions Architect” for just over 27 years.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 28, 2020
The Lightpower Collection Presents Donation to The NAMM Foundation to Advance Music Making
At the annual gathering of the global music products, pro audio and entertainment technology industry, The 2020 NAMM Show, the Lightpower Collection gifted The NAMM Foundation a donation…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 28, 2020
Phil Jones Bass and Labella Announce Solo Bass Contest Winners
The winners of the contest included Josh Cohen (1st place), Kirby Barber (2nd place), and Samual Smith (3rd place).
NAMM Coverage · Jan 27, 2020
NAMM 2020 Clips Up on MMR-TV
Check out videos from the recent industry gathering in Anaheim, California at MMR-TV.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2020
CHAUVET Professional Creates Tour Looks On NAMM’s Grand Plaza Stage
Endowing the stage with brightness and color to give it a tour-like feel for the 100,000 or so show attendees was a powerful rig supplied by 4Wall Entertainment…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 23, 2020
National Association of School Music Dealers, Inc. Shares GoFundMe Campaign for Walenta
The National Association of School Music Dealers, Inc. has sent out a letter from member Robin Walenta, who has shared a GoFundMe page for her ill sister, Virginia.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 19, 2020
35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
Winners in 23 technical and eight creative excellence categories were announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS, Saturday, January 18, from the global NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2020
Eight New Board Members Announced at NAMM’s Annual Meeting of the Members
On January 18 at the Annual Meeting of Members at The 2020 NAMM Show, NAMM welcomed eight new board members to the organization’s Board of Directors.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2020
The 2020 Recipient of the 'Don Johnson Industry Service Award': Joe Lamond
MMR's Terry Lowe presents NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond with the Don Johnson Industry Service Award in recognition of and appreciation for outstanding advocacy and support for music…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2020
'Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand 2020'
On Friday, January 17 Yamaha kicked off one of the premier events of the NAMM Show: the "Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand 2020," a multi-media extravaganza for…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2020
Mraz Honored with 'Music for Life' Award on Opening Day of 2020 NAMM Show
At the opening Breakfast of Champions session of The 2020 NAMM Show, singer-songwriter, two-time GRAMMY Award winner and Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree Jason Mraz was presented with…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2020
Kawai SVP Chung Retires After 31 Years
Long-time Kawai senior vice president Brian Chung announced his retirement at the Kawai Awards Reception held on Thursday, January 16 during the 2020 NAMM Show
NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2020
Warwick Hosts The Presentation of New Sadowsky Bass Lines at Winter NAMM
This week at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California, the Framus & Warwick/RockBoard booth (#4636) will present the new Sadowsky bass lines.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2020
Introducing the D'Angelico Guitars USA Custom Shop
Run by renowned luthier and longtime D'Angelico collaborator Gene Baker, the first batch of these one-of-a-kind instruments will be on display at D’Angelico Guitars’ Room 212AB at the…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2020
Quincy Jones Headlines Avid’s Lineup of Music Creators for Its 2020 NAMM Show Main Stage Events
Avid has announced the Main Stage event schedule for its 2020 NAMM Show booth, including very special guest and legendary producer, songwriter and composer Quincy Jones.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2020
NAMM Show Media Preview Day
The calm before the storm... wasn't all that calm, really, as Wednesday's NAMM Show Media Preview Day featured plenty of performances, product introductions, and special guests giving assembled…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 15, 2020
John Bonham Signature Re-Issue Drumsticks
Barnes & Mullins Ltd have launched the re-issued John Bonham Signature Drumstick by Promuco Percussion at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, California.