Adagio Italia to Distribute Elixir Strings in Italy
Elixir® Strings is partnering with Adagio Italia effective April 1, 2020 for distribution of their guitar strings in Italy. The Adagio Group has over a 40-year history of distributing musical…
D'Addario Europe to Commence Direct Sales to Italy in June 2020
D'Addario Europe has entered into an agreement with its Italian distributor, Bode S.R.L., to end its business relationship and for D’Addario Europe to commence direct distribution to the Italian dealer…
WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Celebrates 1,000 show with Heil Sound Microphones
Every Monday night at the historic Lyric Theater in Lexington, Kentucky, a live show takes place that celebrates grassroots music with some of the best singer/songwriters in the business. Taped…
Focusrite Offers Podcast Studio Makeover Competition
Focusrite, together with other leading brands in content creation, is offering an exclusive competition, to outfit three lucky winners with a complete podcast studio makeover. Intended to remove barriers to…
The NAMM Foundation Shares Title IV Funding Survey
The NAMM Foundation, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Educational Theatre Association are asking educators for help with the use of federal Title IV Part A funds. Complete the…
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Johnson City, Tennessee
Guitar Center has celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – an 11,000-square-foot facility in Johnson City, Tennessee (3023 Peoples St. Johnson City). The store offers an expansive set…
Strauss Partners With Levy’s for a Bush Fire Relief ‘Benefit Strap’
At 2020 Winter NAMM, Nita Strauss, famed musician and touring guitarist for Alice Cooper, previewed her first signature strap with Levy’s. Shortly after the preview of her signature strap, Levy’s…
Frozen Cherry and Dublin Room Equip with Martin Audio BlacklineX
A nightclub complex in the Lebanese ski resort of Zaarour has been equipped with BlacklineX loudspeakers from Martin Audio. Founded in 2016, Frozen Cherry is a sunset bar in the highest…
COVID-19: I Saw the Movie - I Know it Ends Happy, yet I Still Cry in the Middle
What could the COVID-19 virus mean for MI retailers? I spoke to two MI dealers who chimed in. First, there are many unknowns about the causes and transmission of COVID-19.…
SBA Provided with Federal Funding to Assist with COVID-19 Impact
On March 6, President Donald Trump signed legislation (H.R. 6074) providing $8.3 billion additional federal funds to address the COVID-19 outbreak. The bill includes emergency loans to assist small businesses…
Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Announces 2019 Grants
The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation announced at its December 2019 Trustee meeting that it awarded 52 grants to Lehigh Valley and national organizations in 2019. The Foundation was established in…
Gibson Gives: Nashville Tornado Relief
In the wake of the recent severe storms in Nashville, Gibson Gives is stepping up for musicians and those who need support. Gibson Gives is working to make guitarists affected by…