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May 24, 2021 I Anniversary

Amro Music Celebrates 100 Years

The piano and B&O retailer was founded in 1921 and is now run by the third and fourth generations of the Averwater family.

May 17, 2021 I Retail

Instrumental Music Center Announces Leslie Stirm as Sole Owner

Stirm said she is planning on re-branding and remodeling the storefront following the 2020 exit of former co-owner Mike Faltin.

May 17, 2021 I Distribution

Hosa Technology Named US Distributor of Gruv Gear

​Hosa will distribute a range of Gruv Gear’s products including its bags, cases, string dampeners, and padded guitar and bass straps.

May 14, 2021 I Operations

JJ Babbitt Announces New Ownership

Steve Rorie is the president and new owner of the 102-year-old mouthpiece manufacturer.

May 12, 2021 I Acquisition

Sennheiser Sells Off Consumer Brand to Focus on Pro Market

Sennheiser has announced it’s selling its consumer business to focus entirely on the professional market.

May 10, 2021 I Philanthropy

ProMark Announces it’s Replanting 100% of Trees Used for Drumsticks

The company said its landmark reforestation program has replanted 100% of the trees used to make its drumsticks within eight years of launching the initiative.

May 10, 2021 I Obituary

Longtime Retailer, Former NAMM Board Member Lee Donais Passes Away

Donais passed away at the age of 74 on April 23.

May 10, 2021 I Retail

Reverb Reports Another Record-breaking Quarter for Sellers

The online marketplace claims its sellers experienced the best quarter ever in Q1 of 2021, with sales up nearly 50% compared to the same period last year.