Evergreen
The text above is a reprint of the Editorial from MMR’s January, 1927 issue: “Many people freely predicted that the past year would be an ‘off’ year… Those who do…
Lectrosonics’ Karl Winkler
[caption id="attachment_76715" align="alignnone" width="410"] Karl Winkler[/caption] 50 Years of Innovation and Commitment to Customer Service In its first half-century, New Mexico-based Lectrosonics has firmly established itself as a go-to brand…
On the March: Marching Bass Drum Sales
With many school music programs constrained or temporarily put on hold during the pandemic, it’s no surprise that sales of marching bass drums in 2020 nosedived – hard. As restrictions…
Hammered: Sales of B&O Mallets
As Ed Intagliata of San Fernando, California’s Cassell’s Music puts it, “With our mallet sales coming almost exclusively from schools and our local schools not meeting for the past year,…
Kansas City Piano’s Grand Opening
[caption id="attachment_76691" align="alignnone" width="460"] Jordan Gamino, Kansas City Piano sales representative; Jeff Falgien, CEO of Texas Piano Group; Darren Speir, owner of Texas Piano Group; Mike Vaccaro, manager of Kansas…
COVID-19 Creativity
[caption id="attachment_76688" align="alignnone" width="460"] Schmidt’s Music employees (from closest to farthest) Michael Glenn, Joe Hooten, and Jeanie Harnish at an outdoor horn drive.[/caption] April of 2020, Schmidt’s Music was one…
From FOMO to GROMO
Your buddy who is a music retailer calls to tell you she just won an incredible school contract to supply a well-endowed district with band and orchestral instruments. Are you…
Nashville's Silos
[caption id="attachment_57867" align="alignnone" width="128"] Menzie Pittman[/caption] I was introduced to the artist Guido van Helten’s artwork in the oddest way. I was in Nashville and went for breakfast at The…
New Products - June 2021
CASES AND STANDS Hercules Stands Launches DG Adaptive Series Hercules has announced the launch of their new DG Adaptive Series, expanding the line of secure and robust stands. The three…
And They're Off...
[caption id="attachment_74976" align="alignnone" width="196"] Mike Lawson[/caption] So just like that, the CDC has announced that people who are fully vaccinated can take off their masks in most situations. Overall, this…
Shure's Stem Ecosystem and Microflex Ecosystem
As meetings continue to evolve in today’s hybrid workforce, the desire for a complete AV conferencing solution that sounds great and is user-friendly has never been in more demand. Shure,…
Gig Gear Announces Upcoming 'Stage A Comeback' Promo
Gig Gear LLC — maker of accessories designed specifically for music and audio production pros as well as all other live event and entertainment production professionals — has long been…