Trade Regrets: Michael Lefferts
Michael Lefferts (4/19/41 – 12/19/2022) passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 in Homosassa, Florida. Michael, son of Ben and Naomi Lefferts, was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in…
TAMA Announces Release of New STAGESTAR Series Kits
New for 2023, TAMA has announced the release of their new, super-affordable STAGESTAR drum kits. STAGESTAR provides a full sounding drum set with durable hardware and functional cymbals. 100% Poplar…
New Iris Concert Ukuleles from Flight
Meet the Flight Iris, a solid spruce top concert ukulele sporting a painted top in black, blue, or red, pick guard, and laminate mahogany back and sides. The Iris is…
Legendary Go-Go’s Drummer Spends the Week Rehearsing at Bill’s Music
Gina Schock, legendary drummer for '80s all- girl rock band The Go-Go’s, recently spent the week rehearsing at family owned music store Bill’s Music in Catonsville, “Music City” Maryland. The…
MakeMusic, Creators of MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic), Acquires Fons, the Automated Scheduling and Payment Platform for Appointment-Based Business
MakeMusic, makers of MakeMusic Cloud, formerly SmartMusic, announce that they have acquired Fons, the award-winning, streamlined and automated scheduling and payment platform for appointment-based business. MakeMusic is thrilled to partner…
Casio America Names Privette Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Casio America has announced that Lacy Privette has been appointed as the company’s Southeast Regional Sales Manager, effective immediately. He reports to Mark Amentt, director of sales, Electronic Musical Instrument…
Roomful of Teeth is all Smiles With DPA Microphones
From first listen, it’s obvious that amplified vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth is unlike any other performance group around today. As the ensemble’s Head Audio Engineer, Randall L. Squires is…
Audio-Technica Introduces ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet Models, World’s First Streaming Headsets
Audio-Technica has announced the release of its ATH-M50xSTS and ATH-M50xSTS-USB StreamSet™ streaming headsets. These models are the world’s first headsets specifically developed to address the needs of live-streaming content creators. Based…
Pensado’s Place Residency to Take Over The 2023 NAMM Show
Pensado’s Place, the global powerhouse of pro audio insights, education, and mentorship returns to The NAMM Show, April 13-15, 2023. The weekly online show, co-hosted by Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick,…
AP International Music Supply Announces W-Music Distribution Exclusivity for Floyd Rose in Europe
Floyd Rose, the iconic maker of the double-locking tremolo system which bears its name, is pleased to announce that they will be opening a sole Floyd Rose European distribution channel…
The TASCAM Portacapture X8 Multi-track Handheld Recorder Brings Creative Opportunity to YouTuber Matt Johnson
With today’s social media and other outlets for expression, videographers have a wealth of opportunity to bring their artistic efforts to the masses. But considering the excessive amount of video…
Christopher Melendy Appointed as Central Regional Sales Manager for Allen & Heath USA
Allen & Heath USA is proud to announce the hiring of industry veteran Christopher Melendy as regional sales manager for the Central territory. Melendy joins Allen & Heath with over…