Barnes and Mullins Adds New Canadian Reed Brand
Barnes and Millins has taken on UK distribution of Canadian brand, Legérè Reeds. The Légère company was founded in 1998 when Dr Guy Légère, a Scientist and amateur clarinetist, and Dr…
Gregory Porter to Close Musikmesse Festival
Gregory Porter is the big name act added to this year's Musikmesse Festival, performing at the Grand Finale with the Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt orchestra on 6 April. For the first time,…
Trade Regrets: William Boyce, Jr.
William Clifton “Bill” Boyce, Jr., who distinguished himself as a highly successful piano retailer throughout his remarkable 60-year career in the music products industry, passed away peacefully in his sleep…
Newly-Restored Alexandra Palace Theatre Chooses L-Acoustics Kara System
In December, after 80 years of slumber, Alexandra Palace Theatre opened again following several years of careful restoration. As part of the process, a complete technical infrastructure had to be…
Southern University Enlists Danley for New Stadium Sound System
After water and lightning damage ruined the relatively new sound system at Southern University’s A.W. Mumford Stadium, area representatives Anderson Sales and Marketing conducted a Danley demonstration at a home…
Darkglass Electronics and Cole Clark Guitars Celebrate First NAMM with KORG USA, Inc.
KORG USA, Inc. has welcomed two additional brands to their growing family: Darkglass Electronics and Cole Clark Guitars. Both brands were prominently displayed in the heart of the distributor’s NAMM…
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Seattle, Washington, at Roosevelt Square
Guitar Center has opened its latest retail location, a 15,000-square-foot facility in the Roosevelt Square shopping center in Seattle, Washington (3609 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115). The grand opening…
Allen & Heath USA Names Rep of the Year
Allen & Heath USA’s sales force gathered at Winter NAMM to attend the company’s annual sales and marketing awards ceremony, which this year bestowed 2018 Rep of the Year distinction…
NAfME Congratulates Redding on 2019 Music Educator Award
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has released a statement congratulating music educator Jeffery Redding on being honored with the prestigious 2019 Music Educator Award. “The honor presented by…
Jensen Releases Interactive Speaker Player
Jensen has announced the release of the Jensen Speaker Interactive Player, the “JSIP.” The JSIP is a free, online, interactive engine that allows the user to compare 12 Jensen Jet…
TAMA Welcomes Ford as Concert Endorser and Educational Director
TAMA has welcomed Mark Ford as a concert endorser and educational director for TAMA/Bergerault. He will be an ambassador for TAMA/Begerault through various activities including clinics/workshops, concerts/performances, tradeshows, and social…
Trade Regrets: Jim Dunlop
On February 7, we received the following sad news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Jim Dunlop passed away last night, ending a very special era in music. He started the Dunlop…