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The historic Heights Theater in Cleveland, Ohio, opened in 1919 as a movie palace, but in more recent years has morphed into a mixed-use community space that encompasses a whiskey…
BASSBOSS, manufacturer of innovative professional loudspeaker systems, is delighted to announce the return of the #UPnXtDJ Contest for the second consecutive year. In collaboration with Hercules Audio and the #NOCHASER…
As Celestion, a premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and pro audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary in 2024, it shines a spotlight on…
Excelcia Music Publishing is thrilled to announce its annual new release of Concert Band music for 2024-2025. Bearing themes of hope and resilience, the new release features a variety of…
Universal Audio, Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to introduce three new microphones in the Standard Series line-up — the SD‑3, SD‑5, and SD‑7 Dynamic…
Dean Guitars® sets a new standard for six-string excellence with the unveiling of the USA Custom Shop Vengeance with pickguard. Simultaneously classic and aggressively cutting-edge in appearance, this instrument boasts…
Arm's Length, an up-and-coming Emo band from Ontario, recently headlined a tour across the United States and Canada along with labelmates Carly Cosgrove and Ben Quad. Running front of house…
Guitar Center Inc. has appointed Michael Martin as Executive Vice President of Retail Sales and Operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Martin will oversee and manage every facet of…
Fender announces its latest Custom Shop offering with the launch of the brand new Joe Strummer Masterbuilt Telecaster® and accessories package. As a celebrated front man of The Clash and…
PRS Guitars has announced two new molded guitar cases that are unique to every other offering in their lineup. Thoroughly engineered and tested, these cases are made from the same…
Liquidation sales continue at Sam Ash, which fild for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 8. "Unfortunately, in today's post-COVID environment, the challenges to our brick-and-mortar business have necessitated a restructuring,"…
The first time Stairway Productions’ Menno Smit heard a full-bore Martin Audio concert system was at Grace Jones’ Lowlands Festival appearance in Holland, back in 2009. “I was just blown…
