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June 15, 2020 I Event
The 2021 Show Will Go On! NAMM Reaffirms Commitment
In a letter to exhibitors released on June 15, NAMM, the international music products association, reaffirmed its commitment to hosting The NAMM Show Jan.…
June 15, 2020 I Philanthropy
Gator Offers Free Straps In Exchange for Charitable Donations
Gator Cases is giving back in support of the black community. As of June 12, the case company is giving out special-edition guitar straps to anyone who donates…
June 12, 2020 I
Fulltone CEO’s Criticism of National Protest Draws Backlash
Fulltone, the guitar and bass effects company, has sparked controversy after CEO Michael Fuller posted on Facebook condemning protestors taking a stand against…
June 09, 2020 I Supply
EAW Taps Aldridge As Representative in Central South
Eastern Acoustic Works has appointed Aldridge Marketing as its manufacturer’s representative for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Based in Austin…
June 08, 2020 I Operations
Keyboard Concepts VP in Transition
Southern California-based Keyboard Concepts, announced the departure of Vice President Jeff Falgien on June 1. Dennis Hagerty, founder and president of Keyboard…
June 05, 2020 I Obituary
Don Holcombe Dies at Age 91
Don Holcombe, a retailer and longtime supporter of NAMM, died on May 31. Holcombe owned and operated several music stores during his long career, one of which…
June 05, 2020 I Philanthropy
Hit Like a Girl Announces Drum Summit Program
Hit Like a Girl, a percussion contest that promotes female drummers, has announced a new program, Drum Summit. Drum Summit is an online promotion designed to…
June 03, 2020 I Coronavirus
RPMDA Holds Virtual Annual Meeting
The Retail Print Music Dealers Association could not hold its annual convention last April due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the organization did conduct its…