Summertime Blues
Summer’s here (well, it’s not “officially” here until June 20, but it sure feels like it already)! Family vacations, camping trips, beach-days, outdoor festivals, BBQs – what’s not to love…
Rack ‘em Up! – Sales of Keyboard Racks & Stands in 2024
On stage on in the living room, in the subway station or in the studio or outside at a birthday party, keyboard players need to place their instruments somewhere (unless you’re a…
Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable Keyboards in 2024
Ideal for musicians on the go – be it to an impromptu session down the street, a lesson across town, rehearsals, or outdoor gigs – today’s Portable Keyboards pack a…
No Matter the Business, Certain Principles Apply
Since starting my consulting business, Hospitality Works, in 1987, I have come to realize something: Most of what I’ve learned can be applied to almost any business in almost any…
‘Instantly Identifiable and Iconic’ – The Fender Stratocaster at 70
From Buddy Holly to Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix to Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan to Billie Joe Armstrong (the list is endless), legendary players have chosen Fender Stratocaster for 70…
The Evolving Independent Music Store – Part II
As I wrote last month’s article, Sam Ash had just announced the music store venture would be closing 16 store locations. That was certainly a shockwave, but it pales in…
Vista Musical Instruments Acquires Manny’s from Sam Ash
Vista Musical Instruments confirms that in January of this year the company acquired all trademarks of Iconic Manhattan music store Manny’s from Sam Ash Music Company. Founded in NYC in…
Lizard King Bass Octave Fuzz from Electro-Harmonix
Electro-Harmonix is proud to present the new Lizard King, a bass-centric update to the popular Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz. Released in 2023, the EHX Lizard Queen was born out of…
David Fournier Promoted to Director of Product Management at Fishman
Veteran MI Product Manager David Fournier has been promoted to Director of Product Management at Fishman Transducers. Fournier, who began his career at Fishman in 2004, has worked on Fishman’s…
Andrés Campos Creates Sparkling Show for Eladio Carrión with CHAUVET Professional
Grammy winner Eladio Carrión’s performance on stage has as many facets as diamond. Blasting his way through a freestyle repertoire of trap, reggaeton and other sounds, he leaves no stone…
Trade Regrets: David Rhodes Campbell
Longtime MI industry veteran David Campbell passed away on May 18th David graduated from Tufts University in 1957, with a degree in music and a minor in engineering, and followed…
Brian Harris Joins American Music and Sound as Market Development Manager for PA and Loudspeakers
American Music and Sound is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brian Harris as the new Market Development Manager, PA and Loudspeakers within the company’s Pro Audio Division. Brian…