CHAUVET DJ Geyser RGB Adds Impact To Mardi Gras Floats
The Krewe of Endymion Parade, started at City Park and Orleans Avenues in New Orleans, and from there took visitors on a journey that figuratively at least reached far beyond…
Hoshino Gakki Co. Names Kimihide Hoshino New President
Gakki Co. Ltd., holder of the Ibanez guitar and Tama drum brand names, has announced the appointment of Kimihide “Ken” Hoshino as the company’s new president. He succeeds Toshitsugu “Tom”…
NAMM Foundation Invests in Music Education for Underserved Students

Music now resonates through 27 of the nation's most underserved schools and districts thanks in part to renewed Turnaround Arts support from the NAMM Foundation. Grants to the tune of…
Evans Getting Some Serious On-Screen Love in 'Whiplash'
One of the most talked about music-related films in years, Acadamy Award-nominated Whiplash, also gives some high profile screen time to Evans drumheads. Check out the clip below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF3NAlZuYmI&feature=youtu.be
Bracy Named Conn-Selmer’s Director of Educational Programs
Conn-Selmer has announced that one of the nation’s leaders in music education and highly-regarded music industry professional, Tom Bracy, has joined the company as the newly created director of educational programs…
Yamaha Appoints Marr Pro Audio & Combo National Account Manager
Yamaha has announced the appointment of Chris Marr as national account manager for the company’s Pro Audio & Combo Division. His main priorities will be managing sales relations with Guitar…
OMG Music LLC Honored With The NAMM Milestone Award
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) honors OMG Music LLC in Noblesville, IN with the Milestone Award for 25 years of service in the music products industry. The award…
FMIC Sells KMC Music Wholesale Distribution Business to Jam Industries
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that it has completed an asset sale of the KMC Music wholesale distribution business including the trade name B & J Music, and certain proprietary…
Ernie Ball Appoints Hinz as Executive Vice President of Marketing
Ernie Ball, Inc. has announced the appointment of Dustin Hinz to the role of executive vice president of marketing. The announcement was made by Brian Ball, the recently promoted president…
Trade Regrets: Bob Cavanagh
Bob Cavanagh, former president of famed Boston music retailer EU Wurlitzer, passed away on February 7th.Bob's deep passion for music is traced to his own guitar playing, which had the chops…
Bedell Guitars, Guster, and REVERB Bring Awareness to the Lacey Act
As part of REVERB’s ongoing environmental efforts in partnership with the band, Guster, each tour stop will have a fan engagement Eco Village. Bedell Guitars is proud to be a…
Sweetwater Announces Record Year of Growth and Campus Expansion
Sweetwater has announced another record year in total sales and job creation, plus a significant expansion of its campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Since 2010, Sweetwater’s total sales have more than…