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Music Products Industry News November 6, 2014

DANSR’s Mike Skinner

In the 10 years since Mike Skinner, Greg Greime, and Bill Gray founded Illinois-based DANSR Inc., the company has emerged as one of the major players in the world of…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014
Music Products Industry News November 6, 2014

Stephen J. Russo

Stephen J. Russo, 79, of Princeton Junction, New Jersey and owner of Russo Music Center, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 10, at Capital Health…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014
Music Products Industry News November 6, 2014

Patrick Stansfield

Patrick Stansfield, 70, tour manager for Neil Diamond, the Rolling Stones, Barbara Streisand, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, The Grateful Dead, Santana, Tina Turner, and scores of others, passed in the…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014
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Stanley Jay

On Wednesday, October 22, MMR was inundated with emails from individuals sharing the sad news that noted guitar/fretted instrument expert and dealer Stanley Jay had passed away. In 1971, along with…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014
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Paul Craft

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Paul Craft passed away on October 18, at the age of 76. Prior to hitting his stride as a songwriter, he ran Paul Craft’s Music and…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014
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Peavey Named ‘Mississippi Corporate Role Model’ for Wellness Program

Peavey Electronics® was recently named a “Mississippi Corporate Role Model” by HR Professionals Magazine for its health program. Implemented in 2013, Peavey Wellness is an innovative employee wellness program led by…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014
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Lawson Reinvents Chopin with DPA Microphones

Chad Lawson used his Steinway piano to create a slightly muted, ethereal sound, captured entirely by DPA microphones. To translate the desired mood into his latest recording, Lawson wanted a…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014
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SSL Duality Expands Horizons At Robert Lang Studios

Robert Lang Studios is a two-room facility serving the Seattle and North Western U.S. creative community with a storied history as a creative space for groups such as Nirvana, the…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014
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GC Pro Helps DCP Productions On The Road

Don Cherel, the founder and director/producer with DCP Productions, created the iconic Motorcycle Money Man for commercial client GEICO, along with spots for Planet Fitness, the Washington Nationals MLB team…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014
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Zelinsky Announces Partnership with Guitars for Vets

Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars, in conjunction with Guitars for Vets (G4V), a non-profit organization that provides free guitars and lessons to veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), announced…

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Nov 6, 2014
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Jupiter 8 App-based DSPs and ARC-WEB Powers Corner Entertainment

Corner Entertainment is a recently opened entertainment establishment located in Houston, Texas. It features a restaurant (Corner Table) a bar/nightclub (The Oak Bar), and a second wine and mixed drinks…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014
Music Products Industry News November 6, 2014

Paul McCartney Adopts Avid Everywhere for ‘Out There’ Tour

Avid® recently announced that music legend Paul McCartney has embraced Avid Everywhere™ to support his “Out There” tour. Industry-standard Avid VENUE live sound and Pro Tools® audio production solutions, from…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2014