Adagio Italia to Distribute Elixir Strings in Italy
Elixir® Strings is partnering with Adagio Italia effective April 1, 2020 for distribution of their guitar strings in Italy.
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WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Celebrates 1,000 show with Heil Sound Microphones
Hosted by songwriter and touring performer Michael Johnathon, the show recently taped its 1000th episode with Heil Sound microphones – PR35s on vocals as well as an assortment of drum…
Focusrite Offers Podcast Studio Makeover Competition
Focusrite, together with other leading brands in content creation, is offering an exclusive competition, to outfit three lucky winners with a complete podcast studio makeover.
The NAMM Foundation Shares Title IV Funding Survey
The NAMM Foundation, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Educational Theatre Association are asking educators for help with the use of federal Title IV Part A funds.
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Johnson City, Tennessee
Guitar Center has celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – an 11,000-square-foot facility in Johnson City, Tennessee (3023 Peoples St. Johnson City).
Strauss Partners With Levy’s for a Bush Fire Relief ‘Benefit Strap’
Shortly after the preview of her signature strap, Levy’s and Australis Music partnered on a limited-edition Nita Strauss “benefit strap” to support bushfire relief in Australia. Proceeds benefit Strauss’ charity…
Frozen Cherry and Dublin Room Equip with Martin Audio BlacklineX
A nightclub complex in the Lebanese ski resort of Zaarour has been equipped with BlacklineX loudspeakers from Martin Audio.
COVID-19: I Saw the Movie - I Know it Ends Happy, yet I Still Cry in the Middle
Covid-19 virus. What could the Covid-19 virus mean for MI retailers? I spoke to two MI retailers who chimed in.
SBA Provided with Federal Funding to Assist with COVID-19 Impact
On March 6, President Donald Trump signed legislation (H.R. 6074) providing $8.3 billion additional federal funds to address the COVID-19 outbreak.
Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Announces 2019 Grants
The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation announced at its December 2019 Trustee meeting that it awarded 52 grants to Lehigh Valley and national organizations in 2019.
Gibson Gives: Nashville Tornado Relief
In the wake of the recent severe storms in Nashville, Gibson Gives is stepping up for musicians and those who need support.
Danley Jerichos Among the Stars at C.E. King High School's New Stadium
AVL integration firm Broadcast Works, of Bullard, Texas, installed the new stadium’s two massive Danley Jericho Horns, four Danley TH118 subwoofers, and three Danley DNA 20k4 Pro multi-channel amplifiers.
‘Wicked’ Takes DiGiCo’s Quantum 7T Console For A Ride
These shows put the musical’s canonical songs through a new DiGiCo Quantum 7T console. Purchased through Milwaukee-based Clearwing Productions, the compact yet powerful audio desk features DiGiCo’s sophisticated theatre software,…
North Callaway High School Wins Ludwig Timpani Giveaway
The Conn-Selmer Division of Education announces North Callaway High School, Kingdom City, Missouri as the winner of the Timpani Giveaway Sweepstakes. The school received a set of 4 Ludwig (LTS404PG)…
Musikmesse 2020 Postponed Due to COVID-19
Given the increasing spread of Covid-19 in Europe, Messe Frankfurt has decided to postpone Musikmesse 2020. The health of exhibitors, visitors, contractors and employees has top priority for Messe Frankfurt.
Technotrix Joins L-Acoustics Rental Network As New Certified Provider
Technotrix has now taken another giant leap forward by becoming an L-Acoustics Certified Provider for the rental market (CPr) and expanding its equipment inventory with its first L-Acoustics purchase, a…
Marchione Guitars Employ SonoTone Premium Guitar Strings
After SonoTone premium strings founder PK Pandey sent luthier Stephen Marchione sets of SonoTone Symphonic and Vintage series strings to try on Marchione steel-string acoustic and electric guitars, respectively, Marchione…
Prolight + Sound Postponed Until May due to Covid-19
In an email to exhibitors sent out today (March 3), Frankfurt Messe has decided to postpone Prolight + Sound 2020 due to the spread of Covid-19 in Europe.
CHAUVET Professional Ovation F-265WW Makes “Quiet Contribution” To Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre’s new concert and performance center features 50 CHAUVET Professional Ovation F-265WW high output Fresnel fixtures, supplied and installed by RGB Baltic OÜ.
Trade Regrets: Evelyn Brue-Roeder
On March 3, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared this sad news about someone featured repeatedly in MMR over the years: Evelyn Brue-Roeder passed away on February 1.
Electronic Music Enthusiasts Gather to Celebrate the Opening of Bob Moog’s Archives at Cornell University
This week, synthesizer enthusiasts from around the world will travel to Ithaca, New York to take part in the unveiling of Dr. Robert Moog’s official archives.
Martin Audio Holds U.S. Training Days and Demo For Wavefront Precision
The two-day workshops will cover key elements required to plan and deploy Wavefront Precision systems, including Display prediction and optimization software, Vu-Net control software, and hands on rigging and deployment of…
Whirlwind Founder Michael Laiacona Slated for Hall of Fame Induction
The Rochester Music Hall of Fame has named the inductees into its “Class of 2020,” with this year’s honorees including Whirlwind Audio president/founder Michael Laiacona, along with acoustic duet The…
Trade Regrets: Leon Louis Galison
From the RPMDA: From RPMDA: Leon Louis Galison, 64 of St. Augustine, formerly of Boca Raton passed away January 11, 2020 with family by his side. Leon was born in…
Conn-Selmer Announces Second Annual CSI Workshop for the Marching Arts
Band directors can take their marching band to the next level by attending the second annual CSI Workshop for the Marching Arts, hosted by the Conn-Selmer Division of Education. The…
On the Road Again: Acoustic Travel Guitars Take Off
Small-scale acoustic travel guitars are physically smaller and lighter instruments, but still generally with a full – or nearly full – scale length. The appeal of these guitars has been…
Testament’s Alex Skolnick
Guitarist Alex Skolnick leads a musical double life. He made his name as a skilled shredder in Bay Area thrash metal band Testament, which has been rocking steadily since the…
IK Multimedia iRig Mic Cast HD
As “smart” as today’s smartphones may be, they’re still not all that great at capturing audio.
SonoTone Premium Strings (Vintage, 10-46)
So here’s one thing with guitar strings: much like picks, it can be very easily argued that there’s not really that much of a difference between types, brands, materials –…
Washburn P33S Royal Sapphire
What a lovely little acoustic! It’s not actually that little, but as a parlor guitar this model is comfortable to play, handle, and transport.
Trade Regrets: Robert Averwater
On February 28, we received the following news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: We are saddened by the news that Robert Averwater passed away today in Memphis. He was 94…
RPMDA Announces Call for Nominations
RPMDA is calling for nominations for the RPMDA Lifetime Achievement Award and the Don Eubanks Sales Rep of the Year. The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2020.
QSC GX Amplifiers Power the American Legacy of Rock-Ola Jukeboxes
When Alexander Walder-Smith bought jukebox company Rock-Ola just over a year ago, he was as passionate about Rock-Ola’s history of American ingenuity as he was about sound quality. One of…
Summit Woods Baptist Church Benefits from Danley
Avoiding the expense, footprint, comb filtering, and destroyed sightlines of a line array, AV integration firm Advanced Sound & Communication, of Kansas City, Missouri, designed and installed a Danley Sound…
Dissention in the Ranks: Acoustic Guitar Strings
Possibly the one and only thing this month’s dealer survey (sent out to over 300 MI retailers) made clear is this: if you want to start a fight between two…
Defining the Classic Capo: Kyser at 40
If Kyser Capos founder Milton Kyser were alive to see his company turn 40 years old, he’d be beaming with pride and handing out his anniversary edition capos to everyone…
The Inheritance Taboo
Let’s say you’re 50-plus. Your parents are 80-plus. You’re concerned about your parents’ financial health and curious about any potential inheritance. So, you pop a money question, and then you’re…
Designed to be Different: South Carolina’s Musical Innovations celebrates 10 years of serving music schools
When it comes to serving schools, Musical Innovations of Greenville, South Carolina is grooming a reputation that’s potentially unmatched.