Allen & Heath Goes Big for NAMM Believe in Music Week
Allen & Heath will be participating in multiple aspects of Believe in Music Week, with roughly two dozen planned sessions, in addition to hosting their virtual exhibit space. “Rather than…
Audio Industry Connects Through AES Events and Activities in 2020, Looks Ahead to Expanded Events and Resources in 2021
The Audio Engineering Society brings the audio industry together to “Listen, Learn and Connect” with peers and pros around the world – a vital role through the past year’s industry…
Trade Regrets: Carma Lou Beck
On January 5, we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Beloved Iowa music retailer Carma Lou Beck passed away yesterday, January 4, 2021. Carma Lou was an active musician and…
GAMA’s Skip Beltz and Glen McCarthy
Glen McCarthy During a challenging year for in-person teaching The Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) has been hard at work continuing to promote greater access to playing and learning…
Creativity vs. Duties: The Best Tools for 2021
Image by USA-Reiseblogger from Pixabay Like the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, the year 2020 stole a great deal from us. In January 2020, this Grinch committed its first crime when…
Trade Regrets: Mototsugu Shimamura
On January 4 we received the following message from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: One of the true icons of music retailing has passed away. Mr. Mototsugu Shimamura passed away on December 26.…
Breedlove VIP Winter Show Pregame Event Opens the Doors, Virtually, on Bend, Oregon Custom Shop, Jan. 11–12
In June, Breedlove outfoxed the pandemic, offering its own successful, groundbreaking Summer Show, introducing a spate of new models and offering an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at Custom Shop operations in…
Trade Regrets: Bob Brumley
NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino sent along the following sad news on December 28: I am sad to report that music publisher Bob Brumley passed away on Christmas Eve. He was…
Trade Regrets: Michael Nugent
On December 28, we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Michael Nugent, former President of Norlin Corporation passed away. He was 84 years old. Michael was the former…
Garth Brooks and Melissa Etheridge to be Honored With The Music for Life Award at NAMM’S Believe in Music Week
NAMM is pleased to announce that at Believe in Music week, multi-platinum, GRAMMY® award winners Garth Brooks and Melissa Etheridge will be the recipients of the organization’s “Music for Life”…
NAMM Announces Global Livestream of Artist Performances at Believe in Music Week
On Wednesday, January 20 during NAMM’s Believe in Music week, over 40 emerging and established artists from 23 countries and six continents will come together for 12 hours of livestream concert performances…
Trade Regrets: Jim Eaton
On December 16 we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Sad news from our pal Mark Ragin that Jim Eaton passed away this morning. Jim became a professional cellist…