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Perry Receives Les Paul Award
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 22, 2017
Legendary Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry was awarded the Les Paul Award at the 2017 TEC Awards ceremony on Saturday.
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Two New Store Openings for GC
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 22, 2017
Guitar Center has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Alexandria, Virginia (January 12), and Goodlettsville, Tennessee (January 19).
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Roland Announces New Company Positions
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 22, 2017
While at the NAMM Show, Roland Corporation announced several new company positions as part of a comprehensive business plan designed to ensure ongoing expansion and long-term growth.
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2017 Don Johnson Award Winners: Full Compass’ Susan and Jonathan Lipp
hoff | Upfront | January 21, 2017Every year since 2009, MMR has recognized significant figures in the world of MI who have contributed in meaningful ways to the advocacy of music education at the community and local levels with the Don Johnson Industry Service Award, named in honor of former editor Don Johnson, who passed away in 2008. Click here to view the video honoring […] Read More...
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Eastman Partners with Backun
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 20, 2017
Eastman Music Company has announced that they have made a significant investment in Backun Musical Services, manufacturer of clarinets and woodwind accessories. This investment builds upon the existing Eastman distribution of Backun products to dealers in North America.
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New Deal in Place Between Hal Leonard and DW
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 20, 2017
On Thursday, Drum Workshop, Inc., appointed Hal Leonard as their exclusive U.S. representative of their Gretsch, Gibraltar, KAT, Percussion Plus and CB Percussion lines.
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Chauvet DJ with DCA Trophies at NAMM
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 19, 2017Chauvet DJ‘s Albert Chauvet (right) received the Dealers’ Choice Award trophies for “DJ Line of the Year” and “Lighting Line of the Year” from MMR‘s Terry Lowe (left) on Thursday afternoon. Read More...
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SABIAN at NAMM 2017
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 19, 2017SABIAN president/CEO Andy Zildjian addresses the crowd at Thursday morning’s press conference. Read More...
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Partnership Between BOSS and Strandberg Announced
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 19, 2017
BOSS announced during Winter NAMM 2017 that a partnership is in the works between BOSS and Strandberg guitars.
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FMIC’s Norvell at ‘pre-NAMM’ Get-Together
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 19, 2017Fender‘s Justin Norvell at the Wdnesday Custom Shop event in Anaheim. Read More...
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Yorkville’s Tim Marshall with MMR’s Matt King
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 19, 2017MMR‘s Matt King with Yorkville Sound‘s Tim Marshall at Yorkville’s pre-NAMM bash on Wednesday night. Read More...
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Alvarez Appoints SFM as New Canadian Distributor
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | January 17, 2017
Alvarez continues to expand globally and has teamed with SFM in Canada to oversee distribution in the region.
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