Ludwig sticks star in new "Rock Band" video
game.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
LUDWIG IN-GAME DRUMS and a pair of Ludwig-brand drum sticks are
featured in "Rock Band," the hotly anticipated video game from
Harmonix Music Systems and MTV. With 58 tracks from five decades, . . .
Community marks 40 years in loudspeaker
innovation.(FLASH)(Company overview)
COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL Loudspeakers celebrates its 40th anniversary
in 2008. Founded four decades ago by Bruce Howze, Community has grown to
become a worldwide leader in the manufacture of . . .
D'Addario acquires PureSound snare manufacturer.(FOREFRONT:
NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
D'ADDARIO & COMPANY has acquired PureSound Percussion just
as PureSound celebrated its tenth anniversary in the manufacture of
premium aftermarket snare wires. Distributors, dealers, and . . .
Family business marks 25th anniversary: Players Music
Accessories.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
IN 2008 PLAYERS MUSIC Accessories celebrates 25 years as a
family-owned business manufacturing a complete line of premium band,
orchestra, guitar, and percussion instrument cleaning and . . .
Fender's GuitarMania supports community programs.(FOREFRONT:
NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
FROM JIMI HENDRIX'S famed hand-painted Stratocaster guitar,
which he later burned and smashed at the Monterey Pop Festival, to
"Rocky," the psychedelic Strat painted by George Harrison, the
Fender . . .
Gretsch Phil Collins kit fetches $240K at auction.(FOREFRONT:
NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
HARD CORE PHIL COLLINS fans created a bidding frenzy at the recent
David Foster Foundation gala, ultimately raising $240,000 to aid
children requiring organ transplants. To assist the Foundation, . . .
N-Tune debuts at NAMM with unique new guitar tuner.(FOREFRONT:
NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
IN 2003 TWO INDUSTRY PROS got together to play music and came away
with the inspiration for a new company--N-Tune--and a debut product--the
patented N-Tune Onboard Chromatic Tuner. N-Tune is the . . .
LP to distribute factory metal.(FLASH)
FACTORY METAL PERCUSSION has made LP/Kaman Music exclusive
worldwide distributor for the new Street FX. To meet increased
production demands, FMP has partnered with Wolfe Industries, a . . .
New leadership at Steinway & Sons: Kurrer and Losby bring
global perspective and enthusiasm to famed piano maker.(FOREFRONT: NEW
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OVER THE PAST TWO decades, Steinway & Sons has compiled an
enviable record of growth and consistent profitability in a global piano
market characterized by contracting unit . . .
Official NAMM exhibitor list.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Official NAMM Exhibitor List
Compiled by NAMM as of December 7, 2007
3L International 5825
65 Amps 1652
A & S Case, . . .
M-Audio debuts evolution line of digital pianos at winter
NAMM.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
M-AUDIO, BEST KNOWN for its broad line of computer music products,
will be offering dealers a first look at a new line of
"Evolution" digital console pianos at winter NAMM 2008 (booth
6007). The . . .
New features to debut at NAMM: Moses, Inc.(NAMM 2008
PREVIEW)
AT WINTER NAMM Moses, Inc., manufacturers of carbon graphite neck
and stringed instrument products, will introduce extensive standard and
custom inlay choices, stunning new neck finishes, and . . .
Tote bag giveaway for dealers at NAMM: Mel Bay Publications.(NAMM
2008 PREVIEW)
MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS, Inc., will give away a limited number of
body-conforming nylon messenger tote bags at NAMM booth 3304. Featuring
an adjustable shoulder strap, organizer, and mobile phone . . .
Guitar Center CEO to address guitar makers.(NAMM 2008
PREVIEW)
MARTY ALBERTSON, CEO of Guitar Center, will be the keynote speaker
at the annual meeting of the Guitar and Accessories Manufacturers
Association. Topics covered will include a state-of-the-industry . . .
Artists headline NAMM exhibition: Dean Markley.(NAMM 2008
PREVIEW)
DEAN MARKLEY BOOTH 5710 at the Anaheim NAMM show will rock nonstop
with appearances by a wide range of Markley endorsing artists. Markley
Signature String Series artists Nick Catanese and George . . .
Roland's 5th Annual Worship Summit.(NAMM 2008
PREVIEW)
ROLAND WILL HOST the 5th Annual Worship Arts Summit on Sunday,
January 20, 2008 at the winter NAMM show. This musical celebration has
become a highly anticipated event and will be offered at three . . .
Michael Andrew to perform at NAMM: PianoDisc.(NAMM 2008
PREVIEW)
PIANODISC WILL SPONSOR a NAMM show appearance by singer Michael
Andrew and The Atomic Big Band. Andrew and company will perform on the
Convention Center stage on Thursday afternoon, immediately . . .
Endorsing artists to highlight NAMM show: Conn-Selmer.(NAMM 2008
PREVIEW)
CONN-SELMER ENDORSING artists from a full range of musical genres
will make appearances at the company's booth, #4800, at the winter
NAMM show in Anaheim. Both scheduled and unscheduled visits are . . .
Lineup announced for NAMM VandoJam.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
VANDOREN HAS announced its lineup for the annual VandoJam at NAMM.
Back by popular demand from last year's jam is west coast star Eric
Marienthal. Besides being a highly successful recording artist . . .
NAMM attendees can enter to win visit from revamped John Lennon
bus.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
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A BRAND NEW JOHN LENNON Educational Tour Bus, dedicated to
providing students with free hands-on opportunities to make music and
produce video projects, will be unveiled to . . .
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