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News September 22, 2016

Musikmesse outlines Brandworld package

Muskimesse has released more details of its much-vaunted Brandworld concept for guitar and drum brands. In Musikmesse Brandworld Drums and Musikmesse Brandworld Guitar, companies can not only present instruments, they…

MMR Staff
Sep 22, 2016
News September 22, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 22, 2016
News September 22, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 22, 2016
News September 21, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 21, 2016
News September 21, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 21, 2016
News September 21, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 21, 2016
News September 21, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 21, 2016
News September 20, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 20, 2016
News September 20, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 20, 2016
News September 20, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 20, 2016
News September 20, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 20, 2016
News September 20, 2016

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…

MMR Staff
Sep 20, 2016