News
June 16, 2025 I Anniversary, Event
House of Guitars Celebrates 60 Years
On June 13, the store held a surprise in-store performance by singer-songwriter Will Wood in celebration of the anniversary.
June 16, 2025 I Acquisition
Two Old Hippies Announces Sale of Breedlove, Bedell Guitars
Nashville-based artists and music industry advocates Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard will take over the brands.
June 16, 2025 I Partnership
Yamaha Announces Partnership with Peabody Institute
This collaboration includes a record-breaking institutional sale of the Yamaha SX series pianos — the largest acquisition of premium pianos in the company’s history.
June 10, 2025 I Event
NAMM NeXT Europe Debuts
The event held in Brussels in early June gathered more than 60 leaders and aimed to help strengthen the European music products industry.
June 05, 2025 I Appointments
Palen Music Center Names Seth Swafford as New President
Swafford will guide strategic initiatives, among the company’s 250 employees, to drive growth and operational excellence across all 10 Palen Music locations throughout the Midwest.
June 04, 2025 I Partnership
PRS Becomes Exclusive Electric Guitar Sponsor of John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
The sponsorship officially kicked off with PRS Guitars hosting the bus, crew and several local high school music students at its Stevensville, Maryland, factory in early June.
June 04, 2025 I Operations, Retail
Sweetwater Publishes 2024 Impact Report
Carrying out its mission to “always do the right thing,” Sweetwater’s 2024 report showcases strides in the categories of People and Employee Wellbeing, Community, and Environmental and Supply Chain Responsibility.
June 02, 2025 I Appointments
Jennifer Thayer Joins Music & Arts as President
Thayer will lead the strategic direction, operations and continued growth of Music & Arts’ more than 250 stores.
