Hit Like A Girl Announces Marching Percussion Contest
Encouraging players to get off the sidelines and “get back in the game,” Hit Like A Girl (HLAG) has announced that its revamped and rescheduled Marching Percussion contest will open…
Martin Audio Announces iOS App For BlacklineX Powered
Martin Audio has announced the availability of its first ever iOS app, XP Connect, for control and streaming for its popular self-powered portable series, BlacklineX Powered. Announcing the app, project…
All Pro Integrated Systems Welcomes Two Industry Veterans to Lead Installations & Midwest Sales
[caption id="attachment_72915" align="alignleft" width="460"] Clint Aull[/caption] All Pro Integrated Systems is pleased to announce the addition of two industry veterans to help lead the growth of the company. Clint Aull…
Trade Regrets: Jim Gamble
On September 8 we were sent the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Our friend Jim Gamble confirmed the sads news today that Pro Lighting innovator Michael Paul passed away…
2020 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
It’s been an unpredictable year for small businesses, to say the least, but if one thing is for certain, it’s that holiday-fueled sales are still right around the corner. MMR…
Retro Riot! Vintage-Styled Guitars are Striking a Chord
“Retro” guitars have long appealed to players who long for the classic vibe of instruments from the past, but who don’t necessarily have the cash to purchase the real thing…
Hitting Their Straps: Guitar & Bass Strap Sales in 2020
With more participants in this month’s dealer survey reporting that guitar & bass strap sales are either up or level than down, when compared to the summer of 2019, it…
Exploring Casio’s 40 Years of ‘Creativity and Contribution’
[caption id="attachment_72753" align="alignleft" width="460"] Brothers Toshio Kashio, Kazuo Kashio (standing), Yukio Kashio, and Tadao Kashio[/caption] There comes a period in any long-lasting company’s life when it’s appropriate to tackle, impress,…
Keep Up with Me if You Can
[caption id="attachment_72750" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by fauxels from Pexels[/caption] “I believe I was 8 when I sold that Hohner Panther cherry-red accordion. I spoke a little Spanish, a fella walked…
Corporate Clumsy
Have you ever had one of those moments when a person with whom you are speaking (in this instance, a sales manager for a large home goods retail chain) says…
We’re All Your Customers
[caption id="attachment_72744" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels[/caption] This issue marks the second installment of MMR associate editor Mike Lawson’s new “Last Word” (page 36) column. Both of these…
Mangan Captures PBS Series 'Now Hear This' with Lectrosonics
Hosted by virtuoso violinist and conductor Scott Yoo, the PBS Great Performances Series Now Hear This explores classical composers’ works and life experiences in the places where they plied their…