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Gibson Announces Scholarship Program
Gibson announce its first-ever, annual music scholarship program. For the evergreen Gibson Gives Scholarship Program, Gibson–through its philanthropic arm Gibson Gives–will award 15+ music scholarships this year comprised of cash grants, as well as instruments and gear, allowing meaningful giving directly to high school seniors as they prepare to navigate their post grad education and careers. Gibson Gives will partner with Save The […]
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Gibson Names Senior Director of Cultural Influence
Gibson named Erica Krusen to the role of senior director, Cultural Influence at Gibson Brands. At Gibson Brands, Cultural Influence is the driving force creating emotional connections with music lovers worldwide and generating forever fans. Through powerful storytelling, targeted partnerships, high-impact activations, and a global multi-media network, Gibson’s Cultural Influence team takes the brand to audiences on the worldwide stage. “I am so pleased to announce […]
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Guitar Center Opens California Store
Guitar Center opened a 9,000-square-foot facility in Santa Maria, Calif., (443 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454). The store offers an expansive set of services and gear to serve the music needs of the Santa Maria community. The grand opening took place on June 23. The opening of the Santa Maria store marks Guitar Center’s third store grand opening […]
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Cordoba Names Sales Manager
Cordoba Music Group, which offers brands such as Cordoba Guitars and Guild Guitars, is excited to announce that long-time industry veteran, Heiko Starke, has accepted the position of sales manager for its European direct operations. This territory includes Germany, Austria, Benelux, and Spain. Effective immediately, Heiko will be taking over all sales related operations from […]
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Percussion Marketing Council Gathers at The NAMM Show
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) held a PlayDrums.com open house during the NAMM Show at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, June 3. It was the first official in-person PMC gathering of the full board, members, and potential members in more than two years. This gathering provided a space for those in the drum industry to […]
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West Music, Griggs Music to Merge
West Music announced it will merge with Griggs Music, effective July 1. The two family-owned music stores with two-hundred years of combined experience will join together, expanding their services to musicians throughout the greater Quad Cities, Iowa, and surrounding areas. Their combined resources will provide greater access to top-quality products, accessories, print music, lessons, and […]
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Powell Named Guitar Center VP of Real Estate
Guitar Center named Angelia Powell as vice president of real estate. In her new role, Powell will be responsible for the leadership and strategy driving store development and growth throughout the organization. She will focus on the ongoing analysis, selection and negotiation of new and current store sites, relocation, replacement expansion, store initiatives, and oversight […]
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She Rocks Rocks Anaheim
The 10th annual She Rocks Awards rocked The Ranch in Anaheim on June 2, to help kick off the NAMM Season! Hosted by the Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN), the gala celebration featured a star-studded array of honorees that include GRAMMY® Award winners Dionne Warwick, who appeared virtually along with live appearances by Meredith Brooks, Carmen Vandenberg, MILCK, Yvette Young as […]
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NAMM Concludes Successful Show
After more than two years of absence, the leaders, innovators, experts, artists, and creators across the music products, pro audio and sound, and entertainment technology industry gathered for a rousing reunion at the global crossroads, The 2022 NAMM Show. Held June 3-5 in Anaheim, California, the three days welcomed old and new faces to reconnect, […]
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