Music & Arts Mourns the Loss of Kurt Witt
With great sadness, Music & Arts announces the sudden passing of Director of Merchandising Kurt Witt. A beloved member of the Music & Arts family since 2010, Kurt leaves behind…
Breedlove Realizes Vision as World’s First Instrument Maker to Use 100% Sustainable Tonewoods
The groundbreaking Designed in Bend ECO Collection joins Breedlove’s Tonewood Certified Made in Bend models and 2020’s Organic Collection of sustainably sourced instruments to complete the company’s transition to total…
Manny Newman Calls On CHAUVET Professional for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Live Show
Photo: Kendall McCargo Photography The outdoor stage at the Avondale Brewing Company was smaller than the ones Pigeons Playing Ping Pong normally plays on, probably not much more than 30-feet…
BOSS Announces CUBE Street II Battery-Powered Stereo Amplifier
BOSS announces CUBE Street II, a battery-powered stereo amplifier for mobile music performers and anyone who needs high-quality sound on the go. Evolved from the best-selling Roland CUBE Street—and newly…
artistpro, LLC Acquires Timeless Communications MI/Education Trade Magazines
Industry Publishing Veteran Mike Lawson’s artistpro, LLC acquires Musical Merchandise Review (MMR), School Band & Orchestra (SBO), Choral Director, and JAZZed Magazines. MMR Editor of Two Decades Christian Wissmuller Continues as…
PRS Guitars Introduces HX Amplifiers Built with ‘Authentic Hendrix’ Touring Circuit
PRS Guitars is pleased to announce a new tone family to their lineup with PRS HX amps. While not an exacting historic reproduction of the amp model, PRS HX amps…
Gibson Announces the Noel Gallagher Gibson J-150 Acoustic
For 127 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres and has emerged as the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brand around the world. Gibson is proud to announce it has teamed with…
Hal Leonard Releases Super Hot Olivia Rodrigo Sour Songbook
Less than a month after the release of Olivia Rodrigo’s much-anticipated debut album Sour, Hal Leonard has published its matching songbook. The album was released on May 21 and immediately…
Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard – Viceroy Brown
In his work with Rush, Alex Lifeson has redefined the boundaries of progressive rock guitar, with playing that soars beyond the drama and the bluster to reveal truly stunning virtuosity…
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Celebrates Grand Reopening
After several years of planning and a recently completed remodel and transformation of its physical space, NAMM’s Museum of Making Music officially celebrated its grand reopening to the public on June 15. The…
Peavey Introduces LN1263 Column Array
Acoustic guitarists, live performers, and DJs searching for a powerful, compact, and highly portable speaker systems will find their ideal solution in the new LN1263 Column Array from Peavey®. Offering…
C.F. Martin & Co. Appoints Ripsam as New CEO
Thomas Ripsam C.F. Martin & Co. has announced that Thomas Ripsam has been appointed the company’s new chief executive officer. Effective June 14, 2021, Mr. Ripsam succeeds longtime chairman and…