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News March 13, 2017

Fred W. Gretsch Visits Hal Leonard

In honor of Hal Leonard’s recent appointment as the exclusive distributor of Gretsch Drums’ Renown, Catalina, and Energy series, Fred W. Gretsch visited the company’s Milwaukee headquarters. He met with…

MMR Staff
Mar 13, 2017
News March 13, 2017

Chauvet Reports Record Crowds in Attendance at USITT Booth

Chauvet reports record crowds gathered at Chauvet Professional booth USITT displaying LED stage lighting. Among the products that drew crowds is the Ovation E-260WW, which has an output that surpasses that of a 750W tungsten…

MMR Staff
Mar 13, 2017
News March 13, 2017

Musikmesse 2017: Business Academy Inspired by SOMM

​The Business Academy inspired by SOMM will once again be a great source of expert knowledge for trade visitors to Musikmesse (April 5 to 8, 2017). Over 20 impulse and keynote…

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Mar 13, 2017
News March 13, 2017

30th Annual KMC Music EPU Charity Golf Tournament

​KMC has announced that it is shooting to raise $30,000 for the Paul Newman Hole in the Wall Gang Camp when it tees up for the 30th annual KMC Music EPU…

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Mar 13, 2017
News March 10, 2017

JHS and Gibson Return to Court, Gibson Declares Victory

  John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) and Gibson were back in court the week of March 6th, 2017, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar…

MMR Staff
Mar 10, 2017
News March 10, 2017

Chauvet Rogue R1 FX-B on Tour with Epica

Dutch metal band Epica’s LD Erwin Van Lokeren created a variety of looks for the bands 22-city tour, using a compact floor package that included four LED strobes and 12…

MMR Staff
Mar 10, 2017
News March 10, 2017

JHS and Gibson back in court

JHS and Gibson have been back in court this week, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar design. US law mag Law 360 reports that, in court,…

MMR Staff
Mar 10, 2017
News March 10, 2017

Thomas Blug launching dealer tour

German guitar supremo, and vintage amp expert Thomas Blug is once again touring the UK showing off his range of BlugGuitar products such as the AMP1 and the recently released BLUBOX.  Taking in an number of dealers UK wide, the…

MMR Staff
Mar 10, 2017
News March 10, 2017

Andertons man heading up Reverb's Euro marketing

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Mar 10, 2017
News March 9, 2017

DANSR Promotes Murphy to Sales Manager

DANSR, Inc. has promoted Stephanie Murphy to DANSR sales manager. Stephanie joined DANSR in 2013 primarily to manage the Vandoren JUNO dealer applications. “We realized very quickly Stephanie possessed great customer…

MMR Staff
Mar 9, 2017
News March 9, 2017

Porter and Davies adds two to roster

Tactile drum monitoring specialist Porter & Davies has added Roy Mayorga and Atom Willard to its artist roster.   The BC2 was recently purchased by Stone Sour drummer Roy Mayorga because, he said: "its F****** AMAZING!...... the seat is definitely making…

MMR Staff
Mar 9, 2017