Author Archive: Fred Gumm
Vnewsletter – June 17, 2013
NAMMIES Prepare To Descend On New Nashville Venue Hosted by Jill Nicolini Velazquez Earns ADJ President Nod NAMM Addresses Policymakers In DC Music Industry Mourns Phil Ramone LEAP Completes MakeMusic Deal Get Ready For Summer NAMM! Sweetwater To Present GearFest ’13… and much more! June 17, 2013 | Episode No. 157 | Run time: 00.11:20 Vnewsletter [...]
Vnewsletter – May 29, 2013
Three Decades Of Fun, Memories And Music Hosted by Jill Nicolini Hoshino Names Shogo Hayashi Roland Appoints Jun-ichi Miki Benedetto Celebrates Milestone Anniversary D’Addario Forms D’Addario China Music & Arts Unveils Expansive Facility The Retailer Marks 30 Successful Years… and much more! May 29, 2013 | Episode No. 156 | Run time: 00.10:38 Vnewsletter Sign-up Got [...]
Springfield Music Acquires Fazio’s Music
Springfield Music, Inc., has announced its acquisition of Fazio’s Music in St. Louis MO. The transaction, which was completed on February 11, marks the second company to be purchased in the past six months. According to Springfield Music Vice President Donovan Bankhead, the decision to add Fazio’s Music to Springfield Music’s family of businesses is [...]
‘Head’ Stops By The House Of Guitars
Multi-platinum recording artist Brian “Head” Welch, formerly of Korn, stopped by the House of Guitars in Rochester NY earlier this year in support of his latest release, Love and Death’s “Between Here and Lost.” His February 27 visit marked his third time stopping by the store to greet fans and sign autographs at a free [...]
‘Sin’ Is In: The Spy Hits Las Vegas
After a few weeks of lying low, I received a call from The Chief. “Hop in your car and drive into the heart of the desert,” he barked. “I need you to find the best high-end guitar in Vegas.” I scrambled to get my ducks in a row, jumped in my car and drove for [...]
Vnewsletter – May 16, 2013
MI Manufacturer Group Has Your ‘Back’ Hosted by Jill Nicolini Gander Gains New Responsibilities Asterope’s L.A. Artist Event Dazzles Shure’s Offering Spring Rebates Nambacker B2B Is Launched Colby Amps Takes A Bow Pioneer Promotes ‘Davey Dave’… and much more! May 16, 2013 | Episode No. 155 | Run time: 00.11:18 Vnewsletter Sign-up Got something you think [...]
Bailey Brothers Music Company Receives Honor
Hometown business Bailey Brothers Music Company, a musical instrument retailer from Birmingham and Montgomery AL, has been awarded Gibson Acoustic Five Star Dealer of the Year for outperforming independent dealers in markets five to 10 times larger than Birmingham, while providing the top-notch service for which Gibson’s elite Five Star dealers are known. Bailey Brothers [...]
Sweetwater Announces Mic Locker Giveaway
To celebrate “Mic Month” at Sweetwater, two Mic Lockers will be given away to two lucky entrants. A total of 39 mics, worth $35,000, divided into two packages, will feature mics from Neumann, Shure, Blue, AKG, Miktek, Lauten, Royer, Telefunken and many other prominent brands. Package 1, valued at $20,500, includes 18 mics, whereas Package [...]
Vnewsletter – April 30, 2013
Super Heroes Power Upcoming Products Hosted by Jill Nicolini Peavey, DC Comics Team Up Dean Markley’s New Website Gretsch Company Marks 130 Years Music Education Advocates Honored “The Good Stuff” Is Coming!… and much more! April 30, 2013 | Episode No. 154 | Run time: 00.09:40 Vnewsletter Sign-up Got something you think should be on Vnewsletter? [...]
Ana Jaramillo: National Sales Manager, CHAUVET DJ
No one would dispute that, over the past several decades, a lot has changed when it comes to careers and the workplace. Setting aside the obvious technological changes like Internet usage and social media integration, we also see people’s tenures at companies becoming more fleeting. Whereas, decades ago, people might spend their entire career working [...]
