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News August 27, 2013

Batliner Appointed US Sales Leader for HARMAN’s AKG

John Batliner has assumed additional responsibility as US AKG Sales Leader in addition to his role as senior director, Sales, Amplifiers BU. In this role, Batliner will be responsible for…

MMR Staff
Aug 27, 2013
News August 27, 2013

Kawai’s Mannino Receives ‘Hall of Fame’ Award from PTG

Don Mannino RPT, director of field services for Shigeru Kawai Pianos, received the “Hall of Fame” award from the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) at their annual convention and technical institute…

MMR Staff
Aug 27, 2013
News August 26, 2013

Outline Outfits Oasis Stage at Milwaukee's Summerfest 2013

[caption id="attachment_48118" align="alignleft"]The Miller Lite Oasis stage at Summerfest 2013[/caption]Clearwing Productions, a full service production company specializing in audio, light, stage and video support for major concerts and festivals, chose…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2013
News August 26, 2013

Full Compass Systems Sponsors Wisconsin's 'Opera In the Park'

[caption id="attachment_48112" align="alignleft"]The Madison Opera's [/caption]Madison Opera recently staged the 12th annual “Opera in the Park” for the city of Madison. This free annual event is a grand musical celebration…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2013
News August 26, 2013

Shure ULX-D Wireless Outfits KC Jewish Community Center

[caption id="attachment_48110" align="alignleft"]The Shure ULX-D Digital Wireless System[/caption]A staple in the Kansas City area, the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City has been serving the local Jewish and secular communities…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2013
News August 26, 2013

Rotosound Celebrates 'Swing Bass' Strings' 50th with P-Bass Giveaway

[caption id="attachment_48108" align="alignleft"]Fender '63 P-Bass[/caption]When Rotosound Swing Bass strings were introduced fifty years ago they changed the sound of rock forever. Rotosound’s Swing Bass RS66LD strings have been used by…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2013
News August 26, 2013

Radial Teams with Mitch Merret

[caption id="attachment_48106" align="alignleft"]Mitch Merret[/caption]Have you ever met a modest Canadian? Well, that's a silly question. If there is one moniker that hangs around the necks of even the most talented…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2013
News August 26, 2013

Anton Fig Signs with Evans Drumheads and PureSound Percussion

[caption id="attachment_48104" align="alignleft"]Anton Fig[/caption]Evans and PureSound are proud to welcome to their esteemed artist rosters, Anton Fig, a member of the "CBS Orchestra" appearing nightly on 'The Late Show with…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2013
News August 26, 2013

NAMM Awards Music-Making Grant to Rhythm! Discover Center

[caption id="attachment_47929" align="alignleft"]The Rhythm! Discover Center[/caption]Rhythm! Discovery Center is one of 21 recipients selected to receive grant support from The NAMM Foundation. The funding will allow Rhythm! to continue to…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2013
News August 26, 2013

Pearl/Adams at 2013 DCI World Championships

Pearl/Adams was very well represented at the 2013 Drum Corps International World Championships, hosted at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind.  Held August 6th-10th, DCI Finals Week showcased the top drum…

MMR Staff
Aug 26, 2013