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The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, Georgia has upgraded its sound systems with fixtures from Renkus-Heinz. “The community had noticed the sound had been lackluster for a…
Gibson has announced the launch of its first-ever capsule apparel collection with Aviator Nation. The Aviator Nation x Gibson Collection includes 14 styles including T-shirts, hoodies and hats in unisex, as…
New Found Glory’s holiday show -- streamed from the parking lot of Seat Geek Stadium, home of the NSWL’s Chicago Red Stars -- featured a Zach-Scott-lightshow powered by the ChamSys…
[caption id="attachment_73934" align="alignleft" width="460"] The 2020-2021 NASMD Board of Directors are (L to R): Cris Behrens, Secretary/ Treasurer; Paul Finke, Director; Ryan West, Director, Whitney Grisaffi, President; Kim Koch, Director;…
Nashville-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Paul Childers has given the inaugural “thumbs up” to Sheptone’s Premium Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings. "Guitar players instinctively know how they're supposed to sound. Finding…
Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Chicago-based drummer, educator and author Rich Stitzel to the roster of Yamaha Artists. “Rich is one of those rare, consummate artists who has…
ADJ has announced its 2020 “Winter Wonderland" lighting contest. The company is offering lighting pros and enthusiasts at all levels the chance to win one of three prizes by using…
Beginning January 1st, 2021, Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. will be assuming responsibilities as the distributor of Ibanez guitars, and TAMA Drums in Canada. Also starting January 1st, this transition will include…
Godin Guitars has announced that Robert Godin has received the Order Of Canada Honour (C.M.) by the Governor General for his research and development activities in guitar manufacturing. Established in…
When lighting a drive-in concert by The Petty Junkies at the brand-new Oasis outdoor theater (Marion, Illinois), Kyle Upchurch had to weave the empty area in front of the stage…
Shure has sponsored Genesis at the Crossroads’ multicultural musical program. This virtual program features a global collaboration of Saffron Caravan Genesis’ professional world music ensemble with Genesis youth musicians from Chicago and other…
JHS has appointed Hal Leonard as its USA distributor for the kids' range of "The Beatles" & "The Beatles Yellow Submarine" officially licensed ukuleles. The Beatles nylon strung soprano ukulele…
