PMC Honors Past Leaders at NAMM Show
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) held a PlayDrums.com Open House during the NAMM Show at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, June 3. It was the first official in-person PMC gathering…
DPA Microphones Announces Expansive List of New Hires
DPA Microphones is pleased to welcome an array of new team members to the family. The additions are company-wide, with new hires in product management, research and development, sales, marketing, and…
Alfred Music and MakeMusic Provide Ukrainian Suzuki Students Access to Suzuki Titles
MakeMusic, makers of SmartMusic, and Alfred Music, in conjunction with The International Suzuki Association, are proud to have come together to provide access to popular Suzuki titles to teachers and…
Saito City Hall Upgrades with Martin Audio WPS Line Array
Situated in Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture, Saito City Hall recently upgraded its loudspeaker systems, opting for an all-Martin Audio solution, including the latest WPS optimized line array. The multipurpose Hall has…
Patrick Sollitt Relies On ChamSys MagicQ MQ70 To Keep Pace With Chris Norman Tour
Patrick Sollitt first got his hands on a ChamSys console in 2007. It’s been a lovefest ever since, especially when, a decade later, he began using the MagicQ MQ500 Stadium.…
Shure Prevails in Latest Patent Case Filed by Clearone
A Federal Circuit decision has ruled in favor of Shure on the ‘493 Patent IPR appeal that ClearOne instituted. It was a unanimous ruling for Shure by the panel (including…
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Makes Bold Statement with Black Acacia Ukulele
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar debuts the Black Acacia Ukulele, delivering an authentic Hawaiian alternative to koa wood and making an aesthetically bold statement at the 2022 NAMM Show. This ukulele’s…
Cort Introduces KX700 EverTune with Maximum Tuning Stability
Cort Introduces the KX700 EverTune, representing the most daring KX Series electric guitar yet. This model’s EverTune® bridge system delivers maximum tuning stability, along with a completely redesigned body contour…
A Piece of the Action: Mouthpieces for Brass Instruments
To some, the subject of this month’s dealer survey won’t be particularly “sexy” – and understandably so. Not everyone experiences increased heart-rate when contemplating mouthpieces for brass instruments. Nonetheless, it’s…
Market Profile: Chicago - An MI City ‘Second’ to None
With a city history punctuated with notable figures and milestones within blues, jazz, gospel, rock, punk, hip-hop, and pop, Chicago has left an undeniable mark on the music world. Heck,…
1922-2022: Grover Musical Products, Inc. Celebrates Centennial
In 1922, Henry and Julius Grossman founded Grossman Brothers Music Company as wholesalers of musical instruments and accessories. The Cleveland, Ohio-based operation was soon joined by brother-in-law Max Berger and,…
2022 TEC Awards at the NAMM Show Honor Kaye, Asher
On Saturday June 4, actor/comedian/musician Fred Armisen hosted the 37th Annual NAMM TEC (Technical Excellence & Creativity) Awards Ceremony at the 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. In addition to…