The Evolving Independent Music Store – Part II
As I wrote last month’s article, Sam Ash had just announced the music store venture would be closing 16 store locations. That was certainly a shockwave, but it pales in…
Vista Musical Instruments Acquires Manny’s from Sam Ash
Vista Musical Instruments confirms that in January of this year the company acquired all trademarks of Iconic Manhattan music store Manny’s from Sam Ash Music Company. Founded in NYC in…
Brian Harris Joins American Music and Sound as Market Development Manager for PA and Loudspeakers
American Music and Sound is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brian Harris as the new Market Development Manager, PA and Loudspeakers within the company’s Pro Audio Division. Brian…
The Tradition Expands: Kendor Music Publishing Announces New Jazz Ensemble Music
Kendor Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of its Jazz Ensemble music for 2024-2025 featuring new charts from Kendor Music Publishing, including the release of seven new full-score…
Wingert-Jones Publications Achieves New Heights: Releases New Works for Concert Band
The latest collection of Concert Band works from Wingert-Jones Publications has arrived. Curated to aid Band Directors in fostering achievement within their ensembles, this catalog includes but is not limited…
Tandem Drums Receives $20k FedEx Small Business Award
Tandem Drums is named as a recipient in an announcement by FedEx as one of the 2024 Small Business Award Winners. FedEx chose ten U.S.-based businesses to award its 2024…
Excelcia Music Publishing’s New 2024 Concert Band Music Release Inspires Hope
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…
Guitar Center Appoints Michael Martin as Executive Vice President, Retail Sales, and Operations
Michael Martin 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…
All Sam Ash Music Locations to Close, 100 Year-Old Chain Files for Bankruptcy
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,”…
Taking a Stand (or Rack…)!
On stage on in the living room, in the subway station or in the studio or outside at a birthday party, keyboard players need to place their instruments somewhere (unless you’re…
New Release Alert: ‘Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’
Taylor Swift’s reign over the music world continues with her 14th No. 1 album on the Billboard charts shattering records and captivating fans worldwide. Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets…
The Evolving Independent Music Store
In the ‘60s and ‘70s there was only a sprinkling of music stores in the area where I lived. I lived just outside of Washington D.C. in what was then…