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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.