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August 27, 2025 I Philanthropy
The Acoustic Shoppe Donates 43 Guitars to Vets
The store’s Memorial Day campaign for Guitars for Vets (G4V) ran from Memorial Day through the end of June and raised significant funds and community awareness for the nonprofit’s mission to use music as a tool for healing.
August 27, 2025 I Event, Philanthropy
Pearl River Guitars Supports Faces of HNC Music, Awareness Event
As part of its sponsorship, Pearl River Guitars set up a hands-on display where artists and attendees could try out select models from the company’s acoustic and bass lines.
August 25, 2025 I Appointments
Martin Guitar Names Scott Gervais Chief Operating Officer
Gervais has held senior roles at Polaris Marine and Conn Selmer, where he successfully led and scaled up global operations, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.
August 25, 2025 I Appointments
DBTechnologies Names Scott Thompson Western U.S. Regional Sales Manager
Thompson brings more than two decades of experience in the pro-audio and music industry to the role, most recently serving as vice president of sales at The Music Link.
August 22, 2025 I Supply
Paul Reed Smith Day Declared by Maryland Governor Wes Moore
Governor Wes Moore declared August 22, 2025, as Paul Reed Smith Day, recognizing his contributions to the music industry and his role in strengthening Queen Anne’s County as its largest private employer.
August 22, 2025 I Philanthropy
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chad Smith Launches Foundation to Champion Music Education
The foundation aims to inspire, empower and nurture the next generation of musicians by bridging the gap in music access and opportunity.
August 22, 2025 I Appointments
Casio America Announces Retirement of Stephen Schmidt
Brian Piccolo is set to assume EMI Division responsibilities.
August 22, 2025 I Obituary
Former Yamaha Exec Dennis Van Vactor Passes Away
Van Vactor served at Yamaha for 27 years and retired in 2007.













