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With over 70 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey, sent to over 400 MI dealers, claiming that sales of wireless microphones are either up or level when compared to…
There’s a long list of situations that could constitute a musician’s “worst nightmare,” but among them, chipping the glossy, radiant finish from a beloved guitar (or whatever it is you play) is a standout. …
The values of vintage electric guitars have taken a hit in recent years, and electric guitar sales are down overall by about a third in the last decade. No less an authoritative voice than…
Owner and director of education at Contemporary Music Center in Virginia, Menzie Pittman, ponders how a recent flooding bought unexpectedly profound benefits for him.... It was just before 7 PM on Friday night:…
It was just before 7 PM on Friday night: the countdown to the summer Rock Camp Concert had begun.I was so excited, as I finally had a two-hour window for my first…
On August 19th, Donald and Melania Trump announced that they would not be attending this year’s Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony, which will celebrate Gloria Estefan, Lionel Richie, LL Cool J, Norman Lear, and Carmen Lavallade. …
Peavey Electronics will be opening its doors to its salesforce during its annual international distributor meetings and dealer seminars. The company will be offering three-day, hands-on events will bring the Peavey community together in an educational atmosphere…
MONO has announced plans to distribute its full line of cases and accessories directly to premier music dealers across Australia, starting on 1st October. The deal means its six-year distribution partnership with Dominant Music will conclude. “We are proud…
MONO has announced that the company plans to distribute its full line of cases and accessories directly to premier music dealers across Australia, starting on October 1. As this new plan begins, their six-year distribution partnership with Dominant Music will conclude. “We are…
BandLab has announced that it has acquired Chew, the London-based livestreaming service that has been described as “Twitch for DJs.” Chew will be rebranded as "Chew by BandLab" and livestreaming technology will be integrated…
Musicians can enter to win a new Epiphone PRO-1 Ultra guitar with a hard case and a PRO-1 Accessory Kit on Epiphone.com through September 2017. On October 2, the company will choose a winner from…
At this year's Belgian summer beach festival “2 Meisjes op het Strand,” Michiel Milbou and his team at Never Fear Shadows designed a stage and lighting design that featured 410 CHAUVET Professional ÉPIX Strip IP fixtures, all supplied by Phlippo Productions. Never…
