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News January 9, 2018

Korg USA Welcomes Spadafora to Marketing Department

​Korg USA has hired Nick Spadafora, another talented force added to the marketing department as the company's new videographer and content producer. Responsible for the creative focus of product and…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2018
News January 8, 2018

Sam Ash Execs Visit D’Addario HQ

On December 14th, several executives from Sam Ash Music visited the D’Addario headquarters and factories in Farmingdale, New York.  They included Richard Ash, President and CEO of Sam Ash Music,…

MMR Staff
Jan 8, 2018
News January 5, 2018

Sonny's Place Installs Ashly Audio Fixtures

Sonny's Place in Somers, Connecticut recently completed its third expansion, this time adding Ashly Audio processing and Ashly's custom iPad interface to the family fun center. Sonny’s Place hired ALSS (Advanced Lighting…

MMR Staff
Jan 5, 2018
News January 4, 2018

Paiste Appoints U.S. Distribution to Hal Leonard

​Paiste announced that as of January 1, 2018, Hal Leonard will serve as the premier distribution and marketing partner for Paiste instruments and related accessories in the United States. The…

MMR Staff
Jan 4, 2018
News January 4, 2018

OK Go and Andy Grammer Scheduled to Perform at The NAMM Show

The Bands@NAMM performers and schedule has been announced, featuring OK Go and Andy Grammer.  On Thursday, The NAMM Foundation Celebration of Music Education will celebrate the advocacy and dedication of NAMM members…

MMR Staff
Jan 4, 2018
News January 4, 2018

Yamaha Delivers New Piano To Hurricane Harvey Victims

Yamaha has given a new piano to Aric Harding of Houston, Texas, after Harding's own piano was ruined in Hurricane Harvey. The piano, a Yamaha model P22SE upright, was donated his family by…

MMR Staff
Jan 4, 2018
News January 4, 2018

Bucara Percussion Brand Has a Makeover

Bucara Percussion, the African percussion specialist supplied to UK schools and colleges for over 10 years, has rebranded itself with a new logo and new product packs. The rebranding covers…

MMR Staff
Jan 4, 2018
News January 4, 2018

Video Highlights Framus and Warwick Landmarks

Warwick CEO Hans-Peter Wilfer has produced a special video marking the 70th anniversary of guitar brand, Framus and also 35 years of bass guitar brand, Warwick. Wilfer, his wife and…

MMR Staff
Jan 4, 2018
News January 4, 2018

Dispute Sees Sudden Exit for Manuel Rodriguez III

A dispute with the Sostenible Group, which owns part of Spanish classical guitar specialist Manuel Rodriguez, has lead to its eponymous boss departing the company, leaving behind the brand name, which…

MMR Staff
Jan 4, 2018