Deering Banjo Announces Masterclass with Kruger
The Deering Banjo Masterclass Series will begin with a session featuring Jens Kruger on January 5, 2021. In this free series, attendees will experience intimate sessions with Kruger, exploring his…
Trade Regrets: Mototsugu Shimamura
On January 4 we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: One of the true icons of music retailing has passed away. Mr. Mototsugu Shimamura passed away on December 26.…
Casio America, Inc. Names Ori as New President and CEO
Casio America, Inc. is proud to announce Makoto Ori as its new president and CEO. In his new role, Mr. Ori will continue to lead the creation and development of…
2021 NASMD Convention Postponed
On January 2, the National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) sent out the following message: We've heard you and your concerns about gathering as a group and traveling in…
NS Design Announces CONNECT2021 - A Virtual Gathering
NS Design and Ned Steinberger invite music retailers, distributors, musicians and music educators of every stripe to a special event, CONNECT2021, an online series of informative and entertaining events, January…
Over 300 ADJ IP-Rated Pars Illuminate Holiday Road Drive-Thru Experience In California
With COVID-19 affecting the holiday plans of most people around the world, opportunities to celebrate the season safely are very much needed. This is what the new Holiday Road drive-thru…
Breedlove VIP Winter Show Pregame Event Opens the Doors, Virtually, on Bend, Oregon Custom Shop, Jan. 11–12
In June, Breedlove outfoxed the pandemic, offering its own successful, groundbreaking Summer Show, introducing a spate of new models and offering an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at Custom Shop operations in…
Trade Regrets: Marlene Davis
Marlene Davis passed away on December 19, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Loving daughter of Sylvia and Maurice Levy (both deceased). She was the beloved wife…
New ‘Peavey Monitor’ Podcast Highlights Contributions of Fera
Peavey Electronics powers up the circuit boards again on Episode 5 of the “Peavey Monitor” podcast, featuring John Fera, digital design engineer at Peavey. A 28-year veteran employee, Fera is…
Plugin Alliance Announces Partnership with Maor Appelbaum and HendyAmps to Create Licensed Plugin Version of THE OVEN
Plugin Alliance, supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof, is proud to announce a partnership with mastering engineer extraordinaire…
Trade Regrets: Bob Brumley
NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent along the following sad news on December 28: I am sad to report that music publisher Bob Brumley passed away on Christmas Eve. He was…
Trade Regrets: Michael Nugent
On December 28, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Michael Nugent, former President of Norlin Corporation passed away. He was 84 years old. Michael was the former…