FWS Launches Online Portal for Master File Permits
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) has launched a new, online application portal making it possible to apply and pay for a limited number of FWS Master File permits.…
SABIAN Adds Reynolds as National Sales Director for School Music
SABIAN has announced that industry veteran Mark Reynolds has accepted the position of National Sales Director, School Music Division. Mark’s extensive teaching career spans almost 30 years. He has served…
New Ukuleles from Lanikai
Lanikai’s new Oak Series of ukuleles offers a triple matched grain (top, back and sides) with a satin finish and chrome open back tuning keys that make for a lighter…
The Concerto DA-300 Accordion
The Concerto DA-300 is an all-new wireless digital & acoustic accordion. High quality sampled sounds can be selected and saved either from the grill of the accordion or with the…
Majestic's New Concert Black Series 5.0 Octave Marimbas
Majestic Percussion’s new Concert Black series of marimbas are packed with pro level features. The instrument has a modern aesthetic and is geared for both the school purchase and the…
Grover’s Locking Vintage Deluxe Guitar Tuning Keys
Grover Musical Products has introduced the Locking Vintage Deluxe (533 Series) of guitar tuning keys. The 533 Locking Vintage Deluxe series is mechanically engineered to the most precise standards of…
The 2020 NAMM Show
“NAMM retailers who came to Anaheim and participated in the incredible NAMM U offerings undoubtedly came away with valuable insight, skills, and strategies for success in 2020,” says NAMM president…
Ticket To Ride: The Ride Cymbal Market in 2020
A standard component of most drum kits, ride cymbals are often considered by percussionists to be a more “personal” choice of cymbal than others. The subtle coloring and nuance of…
‘2020 is Going to be a Year of Reckoning:’ Armadillo Enterprises’ CEO and President Evan Rubinson
Evan Rubinson took over the reins of Armadillo Enterprises in early 2017, succeeding his father, the late Elliott “Dean” Rubinson – a much-loved and missed industry icon. Drawing upon a…
‘We Are Not Changing Our Recipes – Just Changing the Head Chef:’ John D’Addario III & Jim D’Addario
As of January 1 of this year, John D’Addario III assumed the title of CEO in addition to his previous role as president of D’Addario & Co. As son of…
Drumming Up History: The Percussion Marketing Council Celebrates 25 Years of Advocacy
For decades, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has heralded May as International Drum Month, but for 2020, the PMC is taking their plans farther than ever before. The quarter-of-a-century-old association…
Fan Service: Signature Series Drumsticks
This month’s survey – sent out to over 300 MI dealers – shines the spotlight on Artist Series, Signature Drumsticks. While apparently a pretty static market sub-segment (60.6 percent of…