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Dean Markley Names Korg UK Distributor

Dean Markley International, Ltd has announced that KORG UK is now the exclusive distributor of Dean Markley product throughout the United Kingdom and Eire.

NAMM Foundation Accepting Applications for 2014 President’s Innovation Award

The NAMM Foundation is accepting applications at www.nammfoundation.org for its 2014 President’s Innovation Award to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the music products industry.

The cash award supports qualified college students’ travel to attend NAMM’s annual global music products trade show in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 23-26, 2014. At the show, awardees will be invited to participate in a special collegiate program offering information, mentoring and the opportunity to network with industry laureates and professionals.

Back in the Day…

When not cranking out popular country albums or drunk-driving tractors (Google it...), Glen Campbell sure seems to feel strongly about Ovation guitars - Or at least he did in this 1969 ad.   They're "mighty satisfying!"

Crafter To Help Tegeler Music Raise Money For Wounded Warriors

Iowa’s Tegeler Music has announced plans to donate the proceeds from their third Annual Benefit Concert to assist service members who have been injured in the line of duty. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the nonprofit organization Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), and will support a full range of programs and services for this generation of injured veterans and their families.

Dallas Sam Ash Music

Sam Ash recently celebrated the opening of its new Dallas outlet, the second Sam Ash store in the Texas market.

The new facility features 21,500 square feet of space with plenty of free parking and great highway visibility

Griffin Tech Adds Mobile Musical Products

Griffin Technology, one of the world's foremost creators of accessories for home, mobile and personal technology, is increasing its presence in the music products industry with the introduction of several new accessories for Apple iOS at Summer NAMM 2013 (Booth 938 in Hall B, Nashville Music City Center).

These new products—StudioConnect with Lightning, GuitarConnect Pro, GuitarConnect Cable, MicConnect, and DJConnect—will inspire a new breed of musician that wants to practice, record and perform his or her music anywhere, using the power of an Apple iPad, iPod or iPhone.

Chauvet DJ Sponsors Promo Only Party at 2013 DJ Expo

For the third year in a row, CHAUVET® DJ is the exclusive lighting sponsor of the Promo Only Party and Artist Showcase taking place during The 2013 DJ Expo in Atlantic City. This year’s artist showcase will be held at the House of Blues on Tuesday, August 13.

Queen Guitarist Brian May Performs at London Train Station with Chauvet Lighting

Rock legend Brian May and West End star Kerry Ellis team together for a live performance illuminated with 24 wireless, battery-operated Freedom™ fixtures at the St. Pancras International train station. 

Updated Basic Guitar Method from Alfred at Summer NAMM

Jam Hub’s new Tracker M16 & Band Lab Introduced at Summer NAMM

Superior Vocal Health’s David Katz at the Summer NAMM Show

New Products Introduced by Valve Train Amps at Summer NAMM