NASMD Board Meets to Plan 2021 Convention for March 17-20
The NASMD Board of Directors convened in St. George, Utah for its annual mid-year meeting in October. All who traveled stayed safe and healthy, and enjoyed the opportunity to hike in nearby…
Sheptone’s Premium Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings Receive First Artist Endorsement
Nashville-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Paul Childers has given the inaugural “thumbs up” to Sheptone’s Premium Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings. "Guitar players instinctively know how they're supposed to sound. Finding…
Yamaha Drums Signs Rich Stitzel to Artist Roster
Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Chicago-based drummer, educator and author Rich Stitzel to the roster of Yamaha Artists. “Rich is one of those rare, consummate artists who has…
ADJ Launches 'Winter Wonderland' Lighting Contest
ADJ has announced its 2020 “Winter Wonderland" lighting contest. The company is offering lighting pros and enthusiasts at all levels the chance to win one of three prizes by using…
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. To Begin Distributing Ibanez, TAMA, and Other Associated Brands in Canada for 2021
Beginning January 1st, 2021, Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. will be assuming responsibilities as the distributor of Ibanez guitars, and TAMA Drums in Canada. Also starting January 1st, this transition will include…
Godin Receives the Order of Canada Honor
Godin Guitars has announced that Robert Godin has received the Order Of Canada Honour (C.M.) by the Governor General for his research and development activities in guitar manufacturing. Established in…
Kyle Upchurch Extends Looks Beyond Drive-In Stage With CHAUVET Professional
When lighting a drive-in concert by The Petty Junkies at the brand-new Oasis outdoor theater (Marion, Illinois), Kyle Upchurch had to weave the empty area in front of the stage…
Shure Lead Sponsor of Genesis at the Crossroads' Sounds of Healing
Shure has sponsored Genesis at the Crossroads’ multicultural musical program. This virtual program features a global collaboration of Saffron Caravan Genesis’ professional world music ensemble with Genesis youth musicians from Chicago and other…
JHS Appoints Hal Leonard as USA Distributor for the Kids' Range of 'The Beatles'-Themed Ukuleles
JHS has appointed Hal Leonard as its USA distributor for the kids' range of "The Beatles" & "The Beatles Yellow Submarine" officially licensed ukuleles. The Beatles nylon strung soprano ukulele…
Tulsa Opera’s Baseball-Themed ‘Rigoletto’ is a Grand Slam with L-Acoustics
Live music has proven it will find a way despite the lockdowns on performances compelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the more imaginative examples of this was the October…
Radial Engineering Launches ‘Radial on Record’ Podcast
Radial Engineering has launched “Radial on Record,” a monthly music industry podcast series featuring interviews with many of Radial’s highest-profile artists. Hosted by Radial’s artist relations manager, Jim Rhodes, the…
Bridgewater Church of the Brethren Receives Danley Upgrade
Bridgewater Church of the Brethren in Bridgewater, Virginia is on the campus of Bridgewater College, a facility that earlier in 2020 received a Danley upgrade for their chapel. A member…