NAMM Coverage · Aug 8, 2017
Sittin’ Pretty in ‘Music City:’ Summer NAMM 2017 Keeps Up Momentum
Two things stand out in my mind from this year’s Summer NAMM,” says NAMM president and CEO, Joe Lamond.
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NAMM Coverage · Aug 8, 2017
Smarter PA Systems Will Offer MI Retailers a New Opportunity
Historically, one of the hardest things for performing musicians has been getting the PA sound right.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 8, 2017
Nightclubbing
While in Nashville for the Summer NAMM Show, I was able to carve out 20 minutes and meet up with a buddy – a Nashville local – for…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 8, 2017
Ashdown Names Alexander Export Sales Manager
On August 8th, we received the following news from Ashdown's Mark Gooday:I would like to Introduce you to Lee Alexander, whom some of you may have already met at…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 8, 2017
Integral deal for Madison and Fifth
Samsystems has appointed Madison and Fifth as the UK distributor for Integral, a new concept in close-cab miking for guitar cabs and combos.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 30, 2017
Trade Regrets: Tadamichi Fukuda
On July 29, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent along the following sad news:Tadamichi Fukuda passed away on July 8.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 28, 2017
On-Stage Donates Summer NAMM Display Products to W.O. Smith Music School
On-Stage has donated an array of music products and accessories to the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville, Tennessee.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 24, 2017
Roland Virtual Sonics & Sony Pictures Post Production Services Announce Development of RAINLINK
Roland Virtual Sonics, in concert with Sony Pictures Post Production Services, has announced that they are working on advanced new tools and content for RAINLINK.™
NAMM Coverage · Jul 23, 2017
NAMM Board Elects New Executive Committee Members
The NAMM Board of Directors unanimously voted in the next slate of officers on July 15 at Summer NAMM in Nashville.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 20, 2017
2018 She Rocks Awards To Be Held in January
The Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) has announced that the 2018 She Rocks Awards will be held at the new House of Blues Anaheim on Friday, January 26, 2018 during…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 14, 2017
MMR Honors VOX's 60 Years
MMR's Matt King presents Brian Piccolo with a plaque commemorating VOX's six decades of innovation.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 14, 2017
40th Anniversary of BOSS Compact Pedals @ SNAMM!
Jeff Slingluff of BOSS with the reissue models of the company's first three iconic compact pedals.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 14, 2017
BandLab Introduces new Hardware Range
BandLab, the social music platform, introduces a new hardware division BandLab Machines, and at the same time launches its first product lineup of affordable, high quality audio interfaces.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 14, 2017
GAMA Awards Burton First Annual Guitar Ambassador Award
During the Summer NAMM Show, on Thursday, July 13, The Guitar Accessories and Marketing Association (GAMA) honored James Burton with the first annual GAMA Guitar Ambassador Award.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 13, 2017
D'Addario Pre-SNAMM Party 2017
Once again, D'Addario provided one of the best nights of Summer NAMM -- before the Show even started!
NAMM Coverage · Jul 12, 2017
Alberta boffins create nanologue tech
Former scientists at the University of Alberta have used nanotechnology to create a guitar pedal that duplicates the warmth of tube circuits without the inconvenience and expense.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 11, 2017
GEARSECURE Adds Scott to Board of Technical Advisors
GEARSECURE has added Tony Scott of the TonyScottGroup to its board of technical advisors.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 10, 2017
Dominating Dayton: Counting 80 Years of Milestones with Hauer Music
Like most good stories, the origins of Hauer Music started with some sort of a timely coincidence.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 10, 2017
Progressive Music: 70 Years of Music Education Advocacy
Saying that you’re an advocate of music education and actually being an advocate are two entirely different things, but for Progressive Music, walking the walk has never been…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 10, 2017
FEATURE: Dealers try their hand at hosting live performances
Live music was worth $9.3 billion in 2015, and it’s expected to continue to be the music industry’s chief revenue generator going forward, reaching nearly $11.7 billion in…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 10, 2017
It's Just a Stage You're Going Through: MI retailers try their hand at hosting live performance spaces
Live music was worth $9.3 billion in 2015, and it’s expected to continue to be the music industry’s chief revenue generator going forward, reaching nearly $11.7 billion in…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 10, 2017
Going Pro...:Recording and live sound products are creating a synergy with instrument sales
MI retail and pro audio have been on a convergent course for several decades now.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 10, 2017
Carlton Family Values: Carlton Music on 50 Years in the Family
Carlton Music is on the cusp on a major milestone.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 10, 2017
A True ‘Collaborative Alliance’
I’ve got something Donald Trump may never enjoy: vindication.