Musikmesse rolls out brass competition
Musikmesse 2017 is looking to attract fans of modern and traditional brass music by hosting Woodstock of Brass Music’s finale of the ‘Copa Kapella’ band competition. The competition concerts will…
New HQ for Fishman
US pickup specialist Fishman, has moved to significantly larger, high technology-driven company headquarters. The 58,000 sq. ft. building at 3 Riverside Drive in Andover, Massachusetts represents a major expansion from the…
Akai adds wireless MIDI controllers
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EU exit pushes up guitar prices
Interesting piece here on how Britain's disastrous decision to leave the EU is affecting the price of guitars and other instruments in the UK due to the weakened value of…
Fishman Moves To Expansive New Headquarters
Fishman has moved to significantly larger, high technology-driven company headquarters. The 58,000 sq. ft. building at 3 Riverside Drive in Andover, Massachusetts represents a major expansion from the company’s previous…
HW Products Celebrates 40 Years At NAMM
HW Products is celebrating its 40th year at NAMM. The company has seen many changes since that first show so many years ago, and 2017 is no different. In addition…
Gambale Hosts Guitar Clinics in Asia with Cort
Guitarist Frank Gambale has just concluded a traveling acoustic guitar clinic in Asia. Beginning in China and ending in South Korea, the tour gave audiences a rare glimpse into Gambale’s…
ADJ To Hit The Road This Fall With Pop-Up Tradeshow
Following a new product launch at LDI in Las Vegas last month, the ADJ team will be hitting the road this fall to give customers across the US the opportunity…
The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients
The NAMM Foundation is pleased to announce that it has recognized 60 college music students with the organization’s prestigious President’s Innovation Award. The annual award provides outstanding college music students…
Chauvet Professional at Private Party With Jay Leno
Event lighting designer John Farr recently lit a 50th wedding anniversary celebration in a home outside Baltimore. Jay Leno made an appearance to provide entertainment. Farr’s event rig consisted of…
Alvarez Launches Guitar of the Month Campaign
Alvarez announced the launch of its Guitar of the Month promotion, which will present popular models of Alvarez guitars with their own dedicated webpage, social media branding and a giveaway…
Jackson Announces the Return of Marty Friedman to Artist Roster
Jackson announced the return of Marty Friedman back to the Jackson artist fold. Friedman’s playing with Jason Becker in Cacophony, was a key element in the success of thrash pioneers…