See Ya, ’19!
As with every December, I happily cede this space to those who actually know exactly how good (or bad) the past calendar year was – the dealers! Best wishes for…
‘The Book of Dreams:’ The Ad that Made Everyone Start Talking
I’m assuming that by now everyone in the music business has seen the Argos Ad: “The Book of Dreams.” In full disclosure, I know very little about Argos other than…
D’Addario & Company’s Brian Vance
This June, D’Addario & Company, Inc. launched the XT line of strings with high carbon steel cores and advanced corrosion treatment, offering unparalleled durability, break resistance, and pitch stability. MMR…
It’s a Jungle Out There, and Amazon Owns it
Competition from online sales is arguably the single greatest challenge that MI retail (hell, all retail) has faced this century. Music stores have battled back, mainly by adding shopping options…
The NAMM Foundation Announces Additional Events for the 2020 NAMM Show
At The 2020 NAMM Show, arts and nonprofit leaders, music educators and administrators, and college music students and faculty will have the opportunity and access to grow their networks, gain…
Danley Installs "Hi-Fi" System at First Baptist Church of Smithville
Design and integration firm Centerline Audio Visual recently installed an elegant Danley Sound Labs “hi-fi” system into the First Baptist Church of Smithville, Tennessee. “First Baptist Church of Smithville reached…
Rokbox Deploys Newly-Purchased Martin Audio WPM at Student Conference
Rokbox Entertainment recently purchased a Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM) system and SX118 subs for a variety of high school dance events, assemblies and conferences. Asked about the purchase,…
AG Lum Reflects Spirit of La Nuit des Musées at Château de Pau with CHAUVET Professional
The Château de Pau one of southwestern France’s most cherished museums. Once a year, the fabled building, which was the birthplace of Henri IV, the first King of France and…
Yamaha Entertainment Group Nominated for Eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards
Yamaha Entertainment Group of America (YEG) recently was nominated for eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards for its short film, “World Without Music.” The Awards recognize esteemed members of the television…
LA’s Echo Park Rising with Allen & Heath
Sandwiched between Silver Lake and Angelino Heights, Echo Park has emerged as one of the most happening neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Home to prospering and aspiring artists, writers, and musicians,…
Yamaha to Take the Grand Plaza Stage for Three Major Concert Events at 2020 NAMM Show
Yamaha will be presenting three major concert events on the NAMM Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage at the 2020 NAMM Show, to be held January 16-19, 2020 in Anaheim, California. This…
The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 103 College Students with The President’s Innovation Award
The NAMM Foundation has recognized 103 college music students with the organization’s President’s Innovation Award. The annual award provides college music students focused on a career in music education, music…