News

AM&S Names Blecher National Sales Manager for dBTechnologies

American Music & Sound (AM&S) has announced the appointment of Ken Blecher as national sales manager for dBTechnologies.

NUVO opens U.S. Sales and Distribution Center

After three years of steady growth in the U.S., Nuvo has opened the doors of its new sales and distribution center in Boston.

NAMM Foundation Visits Best Communities for Music Education

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus hits the road this fall to help keep music education strong in six of NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education.

Music China – This Week!

This year’s Music China is promised to be all-encompassing. Asia’s preeminent trade show, which will open next week from October 14 – 17, features 1,782 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions across 105,000 sqm of exhibition space, the biggest ever to date.

KMC Music is Now Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Rhythm Tech

KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) recently announced that parent company JAM Industries (www.jamindustries.com) has acquired Rhythm Tech (www.rhythmtech.com).  The acquisition, completed last month, makes KMC Music the sole United States distributor of Rhythm Tech percussion products and accessories, according to KMC Music president Mark Terry. 

Expanded SLM Management Team Gather for First Strategy Meeting

St. Louis Music has experienced wonderful growth this year and has recently made new additions to its senior management team to help guide the company’s expansion. 

McGregor, Nord Artist, Tours With Colbie Caillat

Nord keyboardist, Isamu McGregor, toured North America with Grammy award-winning artist Colbie Caillat during her “Girls Night Out, But Boys Can Come Too” tour.

Canada’s Prime Minister Visits Riversong Guitars

Riversong Guitars hosted the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, at their guitar manufacturing facility to show him their patent-pending and multi-award winning Neck and Body System guitar design.

Trade Regrets: Dick Ellis

On October 4^th, we received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:

In 1946, just a few years after marrying the love of his life, Polly, Dick Ellis opened a small retail music store in Vermont.

Tom Bedell Speaks Out About Conservation and Forestry Issues

In September, Tom Bedell participated in the World Forestry Congress in Durban, South Africa.

Sam Ash Hosts Homecoming Clinic for Ministry Guitarist

Sam Ash Music recently brought Texas native Cesar Soto, guitarist from “Ministry”, home to their San Antonio and Dallas, Texas, stores to host two up-close clinics.

Trent Reznor and the Last Days of An Iconic Synthesizer

After 13 years & 14,000 instruments, production of the Minimoog Voyager is coming to an end.