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December 07, 2020
Mike Risko Music Holds Socially Distanced Curbside Market
Mike Risko Music in Ossining, New York, held a socially distanced Small Business Saturday Curbside Market on Nov. 28. The full-line dealer welcomed fellow small…
December 04, 2020
Allparts President Steve Wark Announces Retirement
Steve Wark, Houston-based guitar and bass parts supplier Allparts Music’s president and founder, though his LinkedIn lists him as “chief cook and bottle…
December 04, 2020
ESP Guitars, Metallica Raise Over $47,000 for Charity
On Nov. 14, Metallica did its first-ever worldwide livestream concert from its headquarters in Northern California, with all the proceeds of ticket sales and an…
December 02, 2020
In Memoriam: Bernice Ash, Sam Ash Music
Bernice Ash, wife of former chairman of Sam Ash Music, Jerry Ash, has passed away. She was 90. Bernice and Jerry Ash were married for 72 years, and she is the…
November 30, 2020
MI Industry Grapples with Product Shortages as Holiday Season Kicks Off
On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Peter Dods, president of Easy Music Center in Honolulu, was nearly sold out of affordable 88-key keyboards. By mid-day on…
November 30, 2020
Sweetwater Sees 54% Increase in Black Friday Weekend Sales
For MI online giant Sweetwater, Black Friday typically sees an increase in sales year after year, and 2020’s Black Friday was no different. Despite a global…
November 30, 2020
Focusrite Reinforces Long-Term Plan with 2 Additions to Professional Division
Focusrite has bolstered its long-term strategic business plan with the addition of two new appointments to its sales force representing its pro division. Matt…
November 25, 2020
In Memorium: Scott Summerhays, Summerhays Music
Scott Summerhays, the president and CEO of Summerhays Music in Salt Lake City passed away on Nov. 22 following a long-term illness that he battled privately. He…
