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NAMM Coverage · Jun 23, 2016

Levy's Leathers Donates to Guitars for Vets

On the morning of the first day of Summer NAMM 2016, Levy's Leathers made a generous donation of $10,000 to Guitars for Vets, a program which provides guitars…

NAMM Coverage · Jun 23, 2016

Musical Innovations Adds Staff, Affiliate Stores

 Musical Innovations, NAMM’s 2015 Top 100 Dealer of the Year, is expanding, in order to continue providing its trademark exemplary service to schools and families in the Southeast.

NAMM Coverage · Jun 23, 2016

Seattle Makes Music with Mackie

Seattle presented 38 artists in 27 city parks, in addition to countless performances created independently around town for Make Music Day. Fourteen of the city venues featured MackieFreePlay…

NAMM Coverage · Jun 19, 2016

Trade Regrets: Mary Henkin

We recently received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Mary Henkin passed away on May 30 in Elkhart at the age of 87.

NAMM Coverage · Jun 19, 2016

Players Music Named Distributor for Lizard Spit

Players Music LLC has been appointed exclusive distributor for Lizard Spit™ products. The exclusive territory will cover the U.S., Canada, EU countries and Australia.

NAMM Coverage · Jun 16, 2016

Trade Regrets: Hugo Schreiber

On June 15th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Hugo Schreiber passed away peacefully yesterday at home with his two daughters by his side.  He was…

NAMM Coverage · Jun 9, 2016

On-Stage Band & Orchestra Care Accessories

On-Stage a new line of band & orchestra care accessories assortment includes everything from brass/woodwind swabs, brushes and cleaning kits; to cork grease and valve oil.

NAMM Coverage · Jun 9, 2016

Roland: All Access(ories)

2016 has seen the Roland Corporation dive into the accessories market with new lines being fielded by both the Roland and BOSS brands. MMR recently spoke with the…

NAMM Coverage · Jun 9, 2016

In Memoriam: Remo D. Belli, 1927-2016

The passing of Remo Belli, founder and CEO of Remo, Inc., on April 25th of this year was met with reactions befitting his stature and character. Tributes and…

NAMM Coverage · Jun 7, 2016

Martin adding to Junior Series at Summer NAMM

Martin is debuting a new Junior Series model, the D Jr. 2 Sapele, crafted with sapele top, back and sides, at the fast approaching 2016 Summer NAMM show.