#50DEALERS - ALABAMA: Bailey Brothers Music Academy
Bailey Brothers Music AcademyBirminghamClay Bailey, OwnerOutlook for 2014? Profits are up; sales are down. Over the last four or five years, I’ve developed into more of the band and orchestra…
Stick a Fork In It - It's Done (A Thankful Look Back on 2013)
Another year’s almost in the books. As they say (“they” are very know-it-all/condescending), time goes faster as you get older and 2013 definitely supported that maxim, as hopping on the…
Tonewood Documentary 'Musicwood' Director Maxine Trump Talks Guitar
The documentary Musicwood is making the rounds at film festivals, where crowds are keeping the filmmakers long after the closing credits for extended Q&A sessions. Pitched as “an adventure-filled journey,…
NAMM Pulls 'Roadie' Industry Into the Fold
Prior to Timeless acquiring Symphony Publishing, I lived in two different, distinct worlds. As a freelancer for MMR, I’d write about that new nine-channel mixer and interview that independent music…
Gibson Float at Macy's Parade
Gibson Guitars was well represented at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC with a float that featured a scale replica of a cherryburst Les Paul. There's some post-parade…
Introducing D'Addario Woodwinds
Since D’Addario’s acquisition of Rico in 2004 it has always been the company’s goal to respect and improve upon the legacy of the Rico brand; this will never change. However,…
21st Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
As the Dealers’ Choice Awards enter their third decade, we see amongst the 2013 winners some familiar faces, some newcomers, and the return of champions from years past.While 2012 seemed…
Hal Leonard Expands Presence at NAMM
For the 2014 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Hal Leonard is increasing its presence from its longtime 50' x 80' digs in Hall C to a spacious new 80' x 80'…
Van Oppen and Bradley Join Zildjian Marketing and Sales Team
Rick van Oppen and Michael Bradley have joined Zildjian’s marketing and sales team. Rick van Oppen is now regional sales manager, sharing responsibilities for the Company’s sales in Europe and reporting…
NAMM Partners with CMS for Job Listing Service
NAMM and The College Music Society (CMS) have partnered to give NAMM members the opportunity to advertise job openings to CMS members. CMS, an international service organization for music students…
Conn Named USA Sales Manager for Altus
KHS America, USA distributor of Altus and Azumi flutes, welcomes Chiarra Conn to their team as their USA sales manager. Chiarra brings both professional music performance and music industry experience…
Vic Firth Celebrates 50th at PASIC
With so many big names in the percussion industry in the same town at the same time, the drumming community seized the opportunity to throw a gala honoring the 50th anniversary…