New book gets up close with drumming world
MI marketing and PR veteran Dave Phillips has launched a new photo-biographic book on drumming - From the Riser: A Drummer’s Perspective II. The book is a photographic celebration of…
NAMM releases show plans and TEC Tracks details
NAMM has released the floor plan and directory of this year’s January show and announced details of theTEC Tracks pro-audio programme. The map and a corresponding directory of exhibitors, experiences…
B&M adds new artists
Aguilar Amplification and DR Strings have added Chris Clark of Hunter & The Bear to their artist rosters. Chris Clark, bass player with British rock band Hunter & The Bear has over…
JBL adds transporter for EON PA system
JBL and UK distributor Sound Technology have added the EON ONE Transporter solution for its JBL EON ONE all-in-one linear-array PA system. The JBL EON Transporter is the official transport case…
NAMM announces TEC award nominations
The NAMM Foundation has announced nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM TEC awards for outstanding technical and creative achievement. Stand-up comedian and actor Sinbad will return for his third straight…
Trio of new faces drive Reverb international push
Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick, Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad. “Reverb.com has dramatically changed…
Trade Regrets: Skip Buss
On September 20th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Our friends at Amro Music announced the passing of Skip Buss, who left us last night. Skip played…
Trade Regrets: Tom Wilson
On September 19th, industry veteran Tom Wilson passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Tom was 83 years old. Among many other roles in MI, Wilson served as district…
32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards Nominees Announced
The NAMM Foundation has announced nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards in the categories of Outstanding Technical and Creative Achievement. Stand-up comedian and actor Sinbad…
Reverb.com Expands Focus on International Growth
Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick (pictured), Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad. “Reverb.com has dramatically…
Hughes & Kettner adds next-gen Grandmeister
Hughes & Kettner has announced a new compact all-tube four channel amp the Grandmeister Deluxe 40 (£1199 UK RRP). The 40-watt amp features warm Cleans, classic Crunch, pure Lead brown…
Don Buchla
Electronic music pioneer Don Buchla, has died at his home in Berkeley, Calif. He was 79. Buchla was an instrument builder, musician and composer. He conceived his instruments, including a…