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May 16, 2024 I Philanthropy

Suzanne D’Addario Brouder Steps Down from D’Addario Foundation

The foundation will now be run by Karen Shelley.

May 15, 2024 I Anniversary

Pittsburgh Guitars Celebrates 45 Years

To mark the occasion, Pittsburgh Guitars hosted specials, as well as customer appreciation sales and debuted a new T-shirt design.

May 15, 2024 I Supply

Positive Grid Displays Amps in Museum of Making Music

The NAMM-run museum curated this new exhibit to showcase cutting-edge technologies that make it easier, more fun and attractive to learn to play an instrument.

May 15, 2024 I Appointments

Guitar Center Appoints New EVP of Retail Sales, Operations

Martin will oversee and manage every facet of Guitar Center’s store operations and customer service.

May 13, 2024 I Appointments

Roland Names Masahiro Minowa New CEO

Minowa will take over officially on July 1 after current representative director and CEO, Gordon Raison, steps down for personal reasons.

May 13, 2024 I Closure

Watermelon Music Announces Closure

Despite a GoFundMe that raised more the $100,000, the store announced it will be closing its doors after 28 years in business.

May 13, 2024 I Acquisition

ERA Music Acquires Meters Music

The MI conglomerate has acquired the audio brand formerly affiliated with the owners of Ashdown Engineering.

May 13, 2024 I Closure, Legal

Sam Ash Files for Chapter 11

The 100-year-old retailer filed for bankruptcy in New Jersey on May 8, while evaluating a potential sale of its e-commerce operations, related intellectual property and wholesale Samson business as a go-forward strategy.