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…
Rush to Judgement: The Power of an Icon
The line I hear most often about the unexpected passing of Neil Peart is, “Man, this one really hurts.” And that’s right – it does really hurt. Losing an icon…
Sailing Into Destiny
[caption id="attachment_70179" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Josh Sorenson from Pexels[/caption] As you read through this issue of MMR you’ll run across the newest installment of award-winning retailer Menzie Pittman’s excellent…
A New Law in California Should be a Topic of Conversation in Your Shop
The music store, in addition to being a sales center and place of education, is also an excellent locus of scuttlebutt, a place where news and rumor can happily overlap,…
L-Acoustics Rolls Out L-ISA Auditoria Globally
Recognizing that L-ISA technology is in ever-increasing demand, L-Acoustics is rolling out L-ISA Auditoria in strategic locations around the globe. Now, demonstrations, training or mixing sessions of L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal…
PreSonus Solutions Prove More Than Equal to Equalized Productions’ Needs
For more than 20 years, Equalized Productions has designed and installed customized AV solutions for applications ranging from residential home theaters to commercial AV systems to event production. A few…
MDM Productions Celebrates Dana Winner’s 30th Anniversary with CHAUVET Professional
Belgian singer Dana Winner recently performed on a televised 30th anniversary show at the Lotto Arena, which drew 5,200 enthusiastic fans. Reflecting the upbeat mood of the crowd and providing…
DW Announces The PDP 2020 Dealer Awards
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) announced its PDP dealers of the year at NAMM 2020. The awards recognized the best dealers for sales, growth and brand champion. Cymbal Fusion, awarded Top Sales, has been providing…