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On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Guitar Center announced the induction of four-time GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Gary Clark Jr. into the retailer’s iconic RockWalk. The private ceremony took place at Guitar Center’s Hollywood…
Applied Research and Technology, a division of Yorkville Sound, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024. ART was founded in Rochester, New York by a team of engineers…
For smart TV owners looking to add a new dimension to their home entertainment experience, audio leader VocoPro has announced a new speaker/amplifier package that includes vocal mics. VocoPro’s new…
China Film Group is a forward-thinking production house that has consistently embraced new technology and never shied away from investing in the right equipment. The latest example of this has seen…
Merle Johnson, longtime owner and CEO of E. K. Blessing Co. Inc., passed away at his Elkhart, Indiana, home on March 2nd, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 92. Merle…
Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, today announced the return of its vast program with over 5,000 live, free music-making events…
Ritmüller pianos announces plans to celebrate the 25th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of its relaunch with a series of concerts throughout 2024 featuring David Syme, (June 2, June 16, July 21, August 18,…
Setting up a mic for a singer in the studio or onstage? Not so terribly complicated. Same applies to guitar, bass, keys, brass & woodwind -- nearly everything except DRUMS.…
Whilst the body shape of a twin neck guitar is often more about functionality than the aesthetics, the Danelectro 6-12 Double Neck combines both -- the company’s classic ‘Dano’ art…
May marks the celebration of International Drum Month, a time to honor drummers and the rich history and culture of drums and percussion instruments. To celebrate, drum manufacturers, music stores,…
Music & Arts announces the latest developments regarding Project Imagine. In an equal partnership with the Guitar Center Music Foundation, Project Imagine addresses issues related to access and equity by…
The impressive nine-piece brass band, Hot Potato Band has been using Sennheiser and Neumann equipment as an integral part of their live gigs and school workshops. Neumann and Sennheiser were…
