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Hoshino (U.S.A.) Inc. (“Hoshino”) is pleased to announce the hire of Jill R. Cohen, Esq. to the newly-created role of General Counsel and vice president of Administration. Hoshino is a…
In recognition of the changing post-pandemic exhibition landscape, Martin Audio has announced that it plans to run both an online and offline product launch event at ISE 2023, in order…
Michael Lefferts (4/19/41 – 12/19/2022) passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 in Homosassa, Florida. Michael, son of Ben and Naomi Lefferts, was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in…
New for 2023, TAMA has announced the release of their new, super-affordable STAGESTAR drum kits. STAGESTAR provides a full sounding drum set with durable hardware and functional cymbals. 100% Poplar…
Meet the Flight Iris, a solid spruce top concert ukulele sporting a painted top in black, blue, or red, pick guard, and laminate mahogany back and sides. The Iris is…
Gina Schock, legendary drummer for '80s all- girl rock band The Go-Go’s, recently spent the week rehearsing at family owned music store Bill’s Music in Catonsville, “Music City” Maryland. The…
MakeMusic, makers of MakeMusic Cloud, formerly SmartMusic, announce that they have acquired Fons, the award-winning, streamlined and automated scheduling and payment platform for appointment-based business. MakeMusic is thrilled to partner…
Casio America has announced that Lacy Privette has been appointed as the company’s Southeast Regional Sales Manager, effective immediately. He reports to Mark Amentt, director of sales, Electronic Musical Instrument…
From first listen, it’s obvious that amplified vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth is unlike any other performance group around today. As the ensemble’s Head Audio Engineer, Randall L. Squires is…
Audio-Technica has announced the release of its ATH-M50xSTS and ATH-M50xSTS-USB StreamSet™ streaming headsets. These models are the world’s first headsets specifically developed to address the needs of live-streaming content creators. Based…
Pensado’s Place, the global powerhouse of pro audio insights, education, and mentorship returns to The NAMM Show, April 13-15, 2023. The weekly online show, co-hosted by Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick,…
Floyd Rose, the iconic maker of the double-locking tremolo system which bears its name, is pleased to announce that they will be opening a sole Floyd Rose European distribution channel…
