Joe Lamond Discusses Summer NAMM 2021
Joe Lamond I’ve gotten a number of emails and calls about Summer NAMM, which can mostly be boiled down to two variations: “Are they really going forward with the Show?”…
Primed for the Rebound: PA System Sales
PA System Sales Struggled in the Past Year, but Suppliers are Ready for a Return to Live Performance In my last editorial column (“Keep the Lights On” – MMR April…
Live to Fight Another Day: Sales of Live Sound Mixers During the Pandemic
As reported often within the pages of MMR live sound reinforcement was (still is!) up against the wall during the pandemic. Nonetheless, we reached out to over 300 MI retailers…
Mirror, Mirror – How Valuable is my Business?
We all believe that in some way our qualities are above average. Of course, statistically, this is impossible. If I were to ask you what your business was worth, odds…
Bose Adds Four New Pendants to DesignMax Loudspeaker Product Line
Bose Professional has added four new pendant loudspeakers — the DM3P and DM5P loudspeakers, the DM6PE outdoor-rated loudspeaker, and the DM10P-SUB subwoofer — to the celebrated DesignMax loudspeaker range. Ideal for…
Pearl River Announces 2021 Premier Partner Dealer of the Year Award Recipients
Pearl River Piano Group recently honored two of its North American dealers with its prestigious Premier Partner Program Dealer of the Year Award. The designation goes to Dan Skelley of…
Kansas City Piano Opens its Doors in Overland Park
R to L: Jordan Gamino, Kansas City Piano sales representative; Jeff Falgien, CEO of Texas Piano Group; Darren Speir, owner of Texas Piano Group; Mike Vaccaro, manager of Kansas…
Trade Regrets: Lee Donais
On April 26, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino sent along the following sad news: Long time retailer and former NAMM Board member Lee Donais passed away on Friday. His family announced his…
2021 Choral Music Release Launched by Excelcia Music Publishing
In anticipation of returning to school and choir, Excelcia Music Publishing has published 24 new inspiring choral pieces, including two new pieces from Voctave, from many beloved composers as well…
Cardinal Percussion Expands Global Salesforce with Drum Industry Veterans
Andy Schlosser Cardinal Percussion, official U.S. distributor of multiple prestigious drum/percussion brands and owner of Attack Drumheads, Wuhan Cymbals & Gongs, Lug Lock drum accessories, and Cardinal Percussion accessories, is…
Music China to Celebrate 20th Anniversary in October
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Music China, which will be held from October 13 – 16 2021 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. With an exhibition space of 115,000…
Filling Distribution to Handle Ashdown’s European Retail Strategy
Ashdown Engineering announces the appointment of Filling Distribution, a French-based, pan-European distributor of musical instruments, to handle its retail strategy across Europe. A new beginning for Ashdown, the appointment means…