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News October 5, 2021

FMIC Names Flores PR & Communications Manager, Specialty

Michael Flores has joined the Fender (FMIC) team in his role as PR & Communications Manager, Specialty. Michael will be leading all strategy for the brands and will be a main point…

MMR Staff
Oct 5, 2021
News October 4, 2021

American Music & Sound Makes Key Executive Changes

  [caption id="attachment_79221" align="alignleft" width="460"] Patrick Sullivan and Lynn Martin[/caption] Exertis | Jam has announced two key leadership appointments. Lynn Martin, the founder and long-time president of American Music &…

MMR Staff
Oct 4, 2021
News October 4, 2021

Trade Regrets: Steve Rabe

The family of Steve Rabe, the founder and President of SWR Engineering Inc., has announced his passing on September 30th 2021 at the age of 73. Known for his innovative…

MMR Staff
Oct 4, 2021
News October 4, 2021

Music & Arts Expands Throughout 2021

[caption id="attachment_79211" align="alignleft" width="460"] Music & Arts headquarters in Frederick, Maryland[/caption] Music & Arts is in the midst of an eventful 2021, with a large number of new store openings and…

MMR Staff
Oct 4, 2021
News October 4, 2021

Trade Regrets: Dex Johnson

Dex Johnson, executive vice president and owner of Mississippi Music up until the recent sale of the store to Music & Arts, passed away on October 3. Johnson grew up…

MMR Staff
Oct 4, 2021
News October 4, 2021

MusicNomad's GOMAD Guitarist Gig Bag

Finally, a gear bag with backpack straps designed and built with the guitar player in mind! MusicNomad’s GOMAD Guitarist Gear Bag has all the backstage and onstage organization needed to…

MMR Staff
Oct 4, 2021
News October 1, 2021

Newly Launched YouTube Theater Comes Embedded with L-Acoustics

Flexibility and configurability were key design considerations for the installed sound system at the new 6,000-seat YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed…

MMR Staff
Oct 1, 2021
News October 1, 2021

KIT Plugins Hires Kyle Lane Grant as Marketing Director

[caption id="attachment_79181" align="alignleft" width="460"] (Photo: Cody Uhls)[/caption] KIT Plugins (KIT), the Nashville-based developer of audio tools and technology has hired Kyle Lane Grant to lead the company’s marketing efforts. Working…

MMR Staff
Oct 1, 2021