News
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 Music 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.
May 08, 2024 I Partnership
Donner Collaborates with School of Rock
Donner has joined the GearSelect Program to offer instruments to School of Rock students.
May 02, 2024 I Closure
Sam Ash Music to Close All Stores
The MI industry reacts to news of the 100-year-old business closing all 42 locations.
May 02, 2024 I Appointments
KHS America Names Richardson Artist, Educator Relations Manager
Richardson was previously the winds brand manager at KHS America from 2014–2019 and has a long history of MI experience.
May 02, 2024 I Event
Guitar Center Inducts Gary Clark Jr. into RockWalk
The private ceremony took place on May 1 at Guitar Center’s Hollywood location on Sunset Boulevard.
May 02, 2024 I Event
Make Music Day to Ring in Summer with a Worldwide Event
The annual event has more than 5,000 free musical events in 150 U.S. cities across 28 states scheduled for this year’s celebration on Friday, June 21.
April 29, 2024 I Philanthropy
Gibson Gives, FirstBank Amphitheater Raise Over $120K for Music Education
The two organizations brought their selection of 22 guitars signed by artists like Lana Del Rey, Noel Gallagher, Tenacious D, Willie Nelson and more to the Music Icons Auction from Julien’s and raised $48,825 this spring — raising the total donated to more than $120,000 for Williamson County Public Schools over the years.
