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News February 10, 2014

ESP Distributing Hayden Amps in U.S.

Ashdown's Hayden amp brand has entered into a new US distribution deal with ESP.The arrangement, covering the USA and Canadian markets, includes full service and dealer support, logistics handling, and…

MMR Staff
Feb 10, 2014
News February 9, 2014

Lowrey 25th Anniversary Dealer Summit

April 6-7, 2014
: Set these dates aside for Lowrey's Silver Anniversary Dealer Summit.Join the celebration of our valued relationships and participate in business development sessions.  Sunday, April 67-9pmLowrey Dealer ReceptionA…

MMR Staff
Feb 9, 2014
News February 9, 2014

Berenice Chauvet Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

DJ Zone, a leading mobile DJ industry website and online news service, has presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Berenice Chauvet, vice president of Chauvet® DJ, Sunrise, Florida. The presentation,…

MMR Staff
Feb 9, 2014
News February 6, 2014

Trade Regrets: Paul Ash

On the morning of February 6, we received the following message from Sammy Ash of Sam Ash Music:It is with inexplicable sorrow that the Ash Family has to announce that…

MMR Staff
Feb 6, 2014
News February 5, 2014

Deering Announces 'String Dealership' Program

Deering Banjo Company has formally announced the launch of its Deering Banjo String Dealership for all music stores. Deering, the worlds largest manufacturer of US made banjos, has been working…

MMR Staff
Feb 5, 2014
News February 5, 2014

Tycoon Percussion Celebrates 30 Years

Music has always been an important part of my life,” says Stephen Yu. “Ever since I first picked up a violin and heard its sound for the first time when…

MMR Staff
Feb 5, 2014
News February 4, 2014

Corson Music

Who: Dyke CorsonWhere: Champaign-Urbana, Ill.When: 1996What: Combo Shop, Install Contractor      THE BIZ  What’s in the shop: Fender, Gretsch, Guild, Jackson, Godin, Peavey, Yamaha, Harman Group Products, and QSC products.  I…

MMR Staff
Feb 4, 2014
News February 3, 2014

Taylor Guitars Honored with Award for Corporate Excellence

At a ceremony on Wednesday, January 29, held at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., Bob Taylor, president of Taylor Guitars, was presented with the Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE)…

MMR Staff
Feb 3, 2014
News February 1, 2014

Trade Regrets: Stanley Lager

On January 10, Stanley Lager passed away. Lager founded Dale Electronics Corporation in 1956, growing the business over the years to the present-day Dale Pro Audio. The Lager family welcomes…

MMR Staff
Feb 1, 2014
News February 1, 2014

Gibson's 'Government Series' Commemorates Fed's Raids

As presumably most everyone in the industry knows, back in August of 2011, agents from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confiscated wood from Gibson's Tennessee facilities - the second…

MMR Staff
Feb 1, 2014
News January 30, 2014

John D’Addario Jr. and Jim D’Addario

2014 Don Johnson Music Industry Service Award WinnersThe copy on the Don Johnson Music Industry Service Award trophy reads, “In Recognition and Appreciation for Your Outstanding Advocacy and Support for…

MMR Staff
Jan 30, 2014