Levy’s Partners with Hal Leonard as New U.S. Distributor
Jen Tabor, Levy’s Brand Director, Peter Carlson, Hal Leonard’s Sales Manager – MI Division, Brad Smith, Hal Leonard’s VP of MI Division, Kent Davis, Gator Co./Levy’s US Key Accounts Manager,…
Jamie Deering Appointed CEO of Deering Banjos
Greg, Jamie, and Janet Deering (photo: Heather Sali) Deering Banjo Company has announced the appointment of Jamie Deering to the position of CEO. Jamie Deering has been an integral part…
Focusrite Reinforces Long-Term Strategic Business Plan with New Hires for Its Professional Division
Focusrite Pro’s newest appointments. Pictured L-R: Anthony Wilkins (EMEA Sales Manager), Dave Rieley (U.S. & Canada Sales Manager), Pete Tilley (Americas Western Regional Sales Manager) and Michael York (Central EMEA…
Robbie Robertson’s Album ‘Sinematic’ Employs BAE Audio’s Royaltone Stompbox
Robbie Robertson’s new release Sinematic features a BAE Audio Royaltone stompbox. “When I found the Royaltone, it seemed like it was part of a family of organic sounds,” says Robertson. “And most…
36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors ALABAMA T Shepard’s Discount Music Huntsville Tom Shepard, Owner…
Session HT Models from Godin Guitars
Godin Guitars’ new Session HT guitar joins the company’s high-quality solid-body lineup. Complete with a hardtail bridge for increased sustain and tuning stability, an optimized finish for enhanced tonal deflection,…
27th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
MMR’s Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) are singular amongst the many end-of-year accolades bestowed upon MI suppliers by both consumer magazines and websites and trade organizations. While we’re lucky here at…
38th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR made estimates…
D’Addario & Company’s Brian Vance
This June, D’Addario & Company, Inc. launched the XT line of strings with high carbon steel cores and advanced corrosion treatment, offering unparalleled durability, break resistance, and pitch stability. MMR…
It’s a Jungle Out There, and Amazon Owns it
Competition from online sales is arguably the single greatest challenge that MI retail (hell, all retail) has faced this century. Music stores have battled back, mainly by adding shopping options…
The NAMM Foundation Announces Additional Events for the 2020 NAMM Show
At The 2020 NAMM Show, arts and nonprofit leaders, music educators and administrators, and college music students and faculty will have the opportunity and access to grow their networks, gain…
DW Acquires Slingerland from Gibson
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered Gibson. Principals from both companies inked the undisclosed deal that will see the Slingerland…