D'Addario boosts UK sales force
D'Addario UK has strengthened its sales capabilities with the addition of a new internal sales manager. Richard Smedley has a background in retail, having managed the womenswear section of the Jack…
Bollywood star joins Faith roster
Faith Guitars has signed up guitarist and Bollywood star, Sanjeev Thomas as its latest brand endorsee. His first guitar is a Faith FVHG, with other models to be added to his collection…
NAMM Elects New Executive Committee Member and Positions
The NAMM executive committee welcomed Joel Menchey and honored outgoing chair Larry Morton during Summer NAMM. The changing of the guard started Saturday, July 11 during the annual summer board…
Musical Innovations Named NAMM’s 2015 Dealer of the Year (Yeah, Tracy!!!)
NAMM honored South Carolina’s Musical Innovations as the 2015 ‘Dealer of the Year’ at the fifth annual NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards. The Friday evening gala held during Summer NAMM…
NAMM Shows Their Support for the W.O. Smith Music School
Joe Lamond, Betty Haywood, and Mary Luerhsen of the NAMM Foundation at the Casio/W.O. Smith Music School Summer NAMM event.
W.O. Smith Music School Students Rock The House
Students of the W.O. Smith Music School performed two songs, including 'Just Give Me A Reason' by P!nk ft. Nate Ruess, at the Casio/W.O. Smith Music School Event last night,…
Lamond Praised At Casio/W.O. Smith Music School Event
NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond was the first ever receipient of the Leadership in Music Education Award, given to him by Stephen Schmidt of Casio at the Casio/W.O. Smith Music School on…
Blackstar Amplification Presents Korg USA with Distributor of Excellence Award
Korg USA Inc. was presented with Blackstar Amplification's “High Gain Award” for 2015 as a Distributor of Excellence for its sales performance and marketing achievements over the past year. …
Marshall University Switches to Vater
Vater announced that Marshall University's Marching Thunder Band is now using the new Vater Front Ensemble, Concert Ensemble, and Marching products exclusively. The Marching Thunder is the center of game…
Tech 21’s Boost DLA and Bass Boost Chorus Go Metallic
The Tech 21 Boost DLA with Tap Tempo and Bass Boost Chorus pedals have undergone makeovers for new metallic finishes. Their original internal design, external controls, and functionality remain the…
New Peavey brand head for B&M
Barnes & Mullins has recruited Mark Hedge as its new product specialist for Peavey products. Hedge brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously worked in the industry as an…
Nektar launches seminar tour
Nektar and Bitwig have announced a Summer Seminars Tour 2015 throughout the UK. Bitwig and Nektar expert Tim Chandler will demonstrates how to be more creative when writing and producing…