Yamaha Names Hibser as District Manager, School Service Dealer Sales
Yamaha Corporation of America has announced that Rachel Hibser has joined the company as the Midwest District Manager for School Service Sales, effective October 5. She reports to Chris Dolson,…
JAM Industries Accelerates Growth Through Acquisition by Adding TMP to its Portfolio of Companies
Backed by the commitment and resources of parent company DCC Technology, JAM Industries is accelerating its growth through acquisition initiatives with the purchase of Berlin, Connecticut-based The Music People (TMP),…
Korg USA Promotes Piccolo to Director of Brand Management
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Brian Piccolo to Director of Brand Management for all of Korg USA’s brands. Piccolo, who formerly directed the management of Korg USA’s guitar…
Shure Announces Holiday Promotions
Today, Shure unveiled its list of special holiday promotions for the upcoming gift-giving season. From now through December 31, 2020, content creators, remote professionals, performers, and music lovers can access deals…
Sweetwater and Gibson Report Theft of Limited-Edition Guitars
A pallet of new Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Silverburst guitars was stolen from a truck at the Flying J Travel Center in Whiteland, Indiana on October 30,…
Kanile’a ‘Ukulele Opens New 2,000 Square-foot Showroom
Storefront interior with Joe Souza and Kyle Furusho Kanile’a ‘Ukulele opened its flagship retail store in Windward Mall on October 17, 2020. Open seven days a week from 11 am…
Walt Disney Records, Taylor Guitars, and GC Team Up for ‘Acoustic Plays’ Sweepstakes
Walt Disney Records, Taylor Guitars and Guitar Center have joined forces to kick off one incredible sweepstakes celebrating many of the classic Disney songs performed acoustically by a variety of…
Music China 2020 Ends on a Positive Note
The curtains have fallen on Music China which received tremendous acclaim from exhibitors and visitors alike for its show quality and unparalleled face-to-face meeting opportunities available from 28 – 31…
Filling Distribution Brings EarthQuaker Devices to Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg
Resulting from a recent deal, Filling Distribution is assigned to deliver EarthQuaker Devices to the Benelux region, which includes Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. EarthQuaker Devices President Jamie Stillman says, “We…
Proel North America Expands its Selection of ‘Made in Italy’ Gear to the USA and Canada
PROEL NORTH AMERICA announces the release of TAMBURO drums, EIKON mics and monitors, DIEHARD pro stage gear (bags, cables, and stands) and AXIOM Pro Audio Sound Systems in the USA…
Turning Crisis Into Creativity: Guitar Sales Soar During the 2020 Pandemic
Tom Bedell “In mid-March, I would never have thought I’d be able to say that Fender is going to have the biggest sales year in its history,” says Fender CEO…
Mike McAfee of Maxwell’s House of Music
In mid-August of this year, I got a message from Mike McAfee, buyer for Indiana’s Maxwell’s House of Music (featured in the April 2020 issue of MMR): “I know times…