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Shure Incorporated has announced the official venue lineup for its third annual National Open Mic Night, a week-long series of events that unites singers, musicians, and spoken word artists. In observance…
Mo Morrison passed away on April 7th after a long battle with cancer. As a concert production and tour manager, Morrison worked with many of the biggest and brightest stars in pop…
Few figures in the guitar industry have been as involved in exploring issues of sustainability and the legality of existing rare tonewoods as Tom Bedell. His Bedell Guitars has made…
Musical toys are one of the first things any new parents gets acquainted with. There’s everything from tiny bells to tot-sized pianos and stuffed tambourines in bright colors, tough to…
“Roland, the Japanese firm that designed the [TB-303], has spent three decades pretty much ignoring the calls for a proper reissue of this simple little instrument,” writes Jasper Hamill in…
With roots in the very origins of electronic music, Roland’s new AIRA line is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern electronic musicians while offering throwback functionality inspired by…
The selection of the right lighting can be a major contribution to retail sales. Lighting can establish a store’s image, lead customers inside, focus their attention, make the products attractive…
The business of supplying rental instruments to school-aged children or entire school districts has long been the bread and butter of many in the MI trade. Constricting music program budgets…
Bob Maggio of Mojo’s Music spent two months moving from a building he rented to one he bought. Asked to reflect after the dust settled, here are some of his…
Bob Moggio can’t be accused of moving his retail store because he no longer cared for the neighborhood. After all, he only moved it right next door.In the college town of…
Hamilton Stands entered its 131st year in business this year with an eye towards the future and a blueprint for big changes. President Bill Carpenter brought their distribution in-house, brought in…
Hopefully by now you’ve got your recycling program figured out. What next? In retail, as in any other part of life, it’s a lot easier to call for everyone else…
