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The acoustic guitars featured in Encore’s “Play Now” outfits are now available to purchase as individual instruments in new and attractive finishes. These include the full-bodied EWP100 Series steel strung,…
When The Mavericks stopped at the Glastonbury Festival during their 30th Anniversary World Tour, their LD Landon Bloss did what he always does on fly dates: he walked over to look…
Sweetwater Studios has announced that it will be hosting a special recording master class with Anthrax. The exclusive two-day class — the ultimate multi-day learning experience for metal fans who…
Super-Sensitive Musical String Co.'s Ellen June Cavanaugh, a 50-plus year Music Industry veteran, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2019 after a three-year hard-fought battle with ovarian cancer. She was…
Best Trip Back in Time The “shredding T-rex” at the Empirical Labs booth put smiles on the faces of all attendees who happened by the area. …
“It seemed to me that this year’s Summer NAMM Show was particularly important for the industry,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “One thing that really struck me was…
[caption id="attachment_67695" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo by Bob McEvoy[/caption] The saying (joke) when I was in school band was that, “Clarinets are like ninjas. You can’t hear them, but they’re there!”…
In 1976, eight-year-old Anton Krutz left St. Petersburg, Russia with his parents to begin a new life in the United States – in Kansas City, Missouri, to be exact. His…
For some MI retailers, the weeks leading up to the new school year represent amongst the most robust sales in the calendar year. To capitalize further on the profit potential…
In June of this year, Fender introduced the world to its new Vintera Series of electric guitars. This vintage-inspired lineup features specs from classic models of years gone by: colors…
[caption id="attachment_67681" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Garrett Hill[/caption] Unpacking from NAMM Ahhh… you are back in the office and now the real work begins – reviewing your take-aways from Summer…
[caption id="attachment_67678" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Startup Stock Photos[/caption] After almost two decades as a financial advisor, there is one lesson I have learned that I can reveal with completely…
