Music China schedule ready to go
The looming Music China, held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and programme of events. This year’s show is expected to attract nearly 2,000 domestic and foreign…
NAMM reveals 2018 show revamp plans
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NAMM Announces Expansion of 2018 NAMM Show
The 2018 NAMM Show will offer exhibitors and attendees the largest expanded campus in the show’s history when the doors open January 25-28, 2018 in Anaheim, California. The Show, which annually…
The Class of 2017: Eight Electric Guitar Brands Making Waves This Year
Back in September of 2013, MMR decided to single out eight up-and-coming guitar brands that we felt were poised to make a significant impact in the market that year. With…
CLASS OF 2017: Eight electric guitar brands making waves this year
Back in September of 2013, MMR decided to single out eight up-and-coming guitar brands that we felt were poised to make a significant impact in the market that year. With…
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. “The dealers I spoke with were so incredibly earnest about improving…
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. Two things have been happening to make that less of a problem, and they…
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 coffee. In…
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 the…
Integral deal for Madison and Fifth
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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. He was the Chairman for the Global Corporation, located in Shinjuku,…
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. The company has given the school all of the items from their…