L-Acoustics Cultivates Abundant Sound at The Grove
The Grove Community Church of Riverside, California has installed a new sound system built on L-Acoustics’ Kara(i) and Kiva II platforms. “The Grove definitely takes a more Contemporary approach to…
KORG Hosts First Ever Volca Happy Hour
KORG has taken the heart of their Brew Music campaign and created a new Happy Hour series - an intimate gear event that provides musicians with the opportunity to test-drive…
Trade Regrets: Charles R. Walter
On May 20, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Charles R. Walter, a pillar in the piano business for nearly 60 years, passed away on Friday. He was 92. …
Dr. David Fullmer to Become Educational Support Manager for Conn-Selmer in the Western U.S.
The Conn-Selmer Division of Education has welcomed Dr. David Fullmer as West Region Educational Support Manager beginning August 5, 2019. After 37 years of instrumental teaching, he will be retiring…
YCA Names Macias as Brand Director
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Greg Macias has joined the company as brand director. He reports directly to Matt Searfus, corporate vice president of integrated marketing. “Greg…
Augustine Strings Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution
Augustine Strings , the world’s first producer of nylon strings for guitar, has granted Hal Leonard exclusive distribution for all of their guitar string products in the United States. The deal, which will begin on June 1, was…
Hal Leonard's Got Playoff Fever!
Brian LeVan, Remo's Global Sales Manager (pictured, left), stopped by the Hal Leonard corporate HQ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to present their Chairman Keith Mardak (pictured, right) with a custom drumhead…
PMC Appoints Paisley to Executive Committee
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Executive Committee announced the appointment of Jennifer Paisley to its Executive Committee. She joins the all-volunteer Committee consisting of David Jewell (Yamaha Corporation), Stacey Montgomery-Clark…
Danley Celebrates 14th Anniversary and Tom Danley Award Win
This year, AVIXA has selected Tom Danley of Danley Sound Labs as one its 2019 award winners. The awards ceremony will be held during the InfoComm Convention in Orlando Florida…
3G Productions Upgrades The Pearl Concert Theater with L-Acoustics Fixtures
In conjunction with SIA Acoustics and the AV Division of 3G Productions, The Pearl Concert Theater recently underwent a significant upgrade of the theater’s A/V system with an L-Acoustics K2…
Peavey Hosts Ken Burns Documentary Screening for ‘Country Music’
Peavey recently presented an exclusive screening of excerpts from “Country Music,” an upcoming documentary film by Ken Burns. Organized in coordination with Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) and the Jimmie Rodgers…
Propellerhead Software Names Agevik as CEO
Propellerhead Software’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Niklas Agevik as CEO. As part of a planned succession, Agevik will take over from current CEO and founder, Ernst…