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Nashville-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Paul Childers has given the inaugural “thumbs up” to Sheptone’s Premium Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings. "Guitar players instinctively know how they're supposed to sound. Finding…
Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Chicago-based drummer, educator and author Rich Stitzel to the roster of Yamaha Artists. “Rich is one of those rare, consummate artists who has…
ADJ has announced its 2020 “Winter Wonderland" lighting contest. The company is offering lighting pros and enthusiasts at all levels the chance to win one of three prizes by using…
Beginning January 1st, 2021, Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. will be assuming responsibilities as the distributor of Ibanez guitars, and TAMA Drums in Canada. Also starting January 1st, this transition will include…
Godin Guitars has announced that Robert Godin has received the Order Of Canada Honour (C.M.) by the Governor General for his research and development activities in guitar manufacturing. Established in…
When lighting a drive-in concert by The Petty Junkies at the brand-new Oasis outdoor theater (Marion, Illinois), Kyle Upchurch had to weave the empty area in front of the stage…
Shure has sponsored Genesis at the Crossroads’ multicultural musical program. This virtual program features a global collaboration of Saffron Caravan Genesis’ professional world music ensemble with Genesis youth musicians from Chicago and other…
JHS has appointed Hal Leonard as its USA distributor for the kids' range of "The Beatles" & "The Beatles Yellow Submarine" officially licensed ukuleles. The Beatles nylon strung soprano ukulele…
Live music has proven it will find a way despite the lockdowns on performances compelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the more imaginative examples of this was the October…
Radial Engineering has launched “Radial on Record,” a monthly music industry podcast series featuring interviews with many of Radial’s highest-profile artists. Hosted by Radial’s artist relations manager, Jim Rhodes, the…
Bridgewater Church of the Brethren in Bridgewater, Virginia is on the campus of Bridgewater College, a facility that earlier in 2020 received a Danley upgrade for their chapel. A member…
Republic Records recently installed a new 32-channel Solid State Logic ORIGIN analog in-line mixing console at the company’s recording facility in Los Angeles. The SSL ORIGIN replaces a vintage desk…
