Music Trades articles from June 2006

Music Trades archives from June 2006

Remembering Mike Kovins.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... Mike Kovins was just a kid when he came to work with Sam Ash. In those days we had a handful of stores, and I visited each of them every week, so I got to know him quite well. He always carried himself with a quiet confidence and always acted...

So we were wrong.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... In your April Music Industry Census, you wrote, "It's doubtful that a commodity broker ever penned a hit song." Just for the record, Meco (aka Domenico Monardo) composed, with John Williams, the 1977 disco version of the Star Wars theme on the...

Explaining consumer uncertainty.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... I know you were trying to bring a positive spin to the economy in the "Industry Briefings" in your April 2006 issue, but the reason 60% of Americans say the economy is in lousy shape is that the nation is suffering from: a record rate of...

Mass merchants and the music industry.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... As a music dealer of 50 years plus, I am shocked to see some of the major companies selling instruments through "box" stores. Until recently there was such thing as a franchised dealer. Now all these dealer agreements mean is that you have the...

Drumheads prompt anthrax scare in New York.(Industry Briefings)
June 1, 2006... Vado Diomande, an Ivory Coast native, contracted anthrax last February while making drums from untreated animal skins. He was released after three weeks in Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania, and is expected to make a full recovery....

Can sound therapy help cure?(Industry Briefings)
June 1, 2006... For decades, people have relaxed and meditated to soothing sounds, including recordings of waves lapping, desktop waterfalls, and wind chimes. Lately a new kind of sound therapy, often called sound healing, has begun to attract a following. The...

Furniture finance plan could help piano business.(Industry Briefings)
June 1, 2006... In a bid to stimulate sales, furniture makers are lobbying banks and other financial institutions to offer a 5% furniture upgrade option. If someone intended to purchase a $400,000 home, with an $80,000 down payment, they would apply for a...

Conflicting economic data.(Industry Briefings)
June 1, 2006... The Commerce Department has reported that U.S. retail sales increased 0.6% in March, due to unexpected strength in auto and building materials sales. "The big picture for the consumer still looks good," said Stephen Stanley, chief economist for...

Mike Kovins, and why this business is special.(EDITORIAL)
June 1, 2006... For those who have committed their career to the music industry, there s more to work than just punching the time clock in pursuit of a weekly pay check. There's a special sense of conviction that comes from knowing you're serving a higher...

Real or fake? Guitar makers wrestle with growing eBay-fueled counterfeit problem. "We Can't Win, But We Still Have to Fight!".(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
June 1, 2006... ABOUT EIGHTEEN MONTHS AGO, Paul Specht, marketing director of Ibanez, received a flurry of unhappy emails. One was from an authorized dealer who had angered a customer when he refused to take an obviously fake Steve Vai model guitar in on...

Schimmel teams with famed architect to create original piano design.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
June 1, 2006... RENOWNED ARCHITECT Daniel Libeskind, who designed the "Freedom Tower" that will eventually be built in lower Manhattan on the site of the fallen World Trade Towers, has tapped The Schimmel Piano Company of Braunschweig, Germany, to realize his...

Fender Guitarmania wows Phoenix.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
June 1, 2006... AN INNOVATIVE "GUITARMANIA" event that filled the sidewalks of Phoenix with more than 100 strikingly painted ten-foot-tall Stratocaster guitars has raised over $500,000 for the Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Central Arizona. Modeled after a...

Guitarist Fripp chooses Kahler tremolos.(FLASH)
June 1, 2006... GUITARIST ROBERT FRIPP is using the Kahler 2300 series tremolos as part of his creative palette. "Kahler is the only tremolo unit that ever works to my satisfaction," he stated. Fripp has been expanding the guitar universe for nearly 40 years....

Music school opened in Lexington, MA.(Yamaha)
June 1, 2006... THE YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL opened on April 11 in Lexington, Massachusetts. The school is the showcase center for the Yamaha Music Education system in the United States. The invitation-only grand opening ceremonies began with an open house and...

Avalon Guitars honors Springsteen's Nebraska.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
June 1, 2006... AVALON GUITARS, in conjunction with the New York Guitar Festival, recently sponsored a performance tribute to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska. A wide range of diverse artists performed selected tracks off the...

"Mission From Gadd 3" will feature Gadd in clinic and special sales events.(ZILDJIAN)
June 1, 2006... AFTER DRAWING RECORD-breaking crowds in the Midwest and the West Coast U.S. in 2005, Zildjian's Steve Gadd Clinic Tour will be visiting markets in Canada and the East Coast of the U.S. in June 2006. "Mission From Gadd 3" will be making 11 stops...

Gemini sales now on factory-direct basis.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
June 1, 2006... GEMINI SOUND PRODUCTS began handling all sales on a factory-direct basis as of February 28. The company has discontinued the use of all independent territory representation. President Alan Cabasso stated, "We believe this will be a...

Musicorp acquisition boosts Kaman sales.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
June 1, 2006... REVENUES AT KAMAN Music Corp. were $52.4 million for the first quarter of 2006, including $12.2 million from the August 2005 acquisition of Musicorp, compared to $41.6 million a year ago. First-quarter operating income was $1.3 million for...

Publicly traded industry firms.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
June 1, 2006... PUBLICLY TRADED INDUSTRY FIRMS PRICE AS OF P/E MAY 11, 2006 RATIO Allen Organ Corp. $81.00 19.93 ...

One-time gain boosts Winmark net.(Music Go Round)
June 1, 2006... WINMARK CORPORATION, the franchiser that operates the Music Go Round chain, reported net income of $1.1 million for the quarter ended April 1, 2006, compared with net of $699,900 for the same period a year ago. John L. Morgan, chairman and...

Steinway reports band division sales up 11% in first quarter.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
June 1, 2006... NET SALES AT STEINWAY Music increased 4% to $95.1 million for the first quarter of 2006, compared with $91.3 million for the same period a year ago. The company posted a loss of $1.8 million for the quarter, compared with a profit of $2.5...

Revenues up 22%; loss narrows.(MakeMusic)
June 1, 2006... MAKEMUSIC, INC. posted revenues of $3,088,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, a 22% increase over last year's sales of $2,524,000. The company also announced for the first quarter of 2006 a net loss of $309,000, including...

47% Revenue gain on St. Louis acquisition.(Loud Technologies)
June 1, 2006... LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. reported that revenue increased 47% to $58.6 million for the first quarter of 2006, compared with $39.9 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income for the period was $1.5 million, which included...

Redesigned website offers more features.(Vater Percussion)
June 1, 2006... Vater Percussion's redesigned website, www.vater.com, features an Artist Q&A section, "In The Studio" tips for recording, lessons, educational resources, and Tech Talk. More interactive features are being planned. In addition to the official...

Dave Weckl helps launch HHX Legacy in Europe.(Sabian Cymbals)
June 1, 2006... VISITORS TO THE RECENT Frankfurt Musikmesse in Germany were surprised to find legendary drummer Dave Weckl demonstrating his new HHX Legacy cymbals at the Sabian booth. Playing a small cocktail drumkit bristling with the cymbals that represent...

Successful launch of distribution campaign.(MJS Publications)
June 1, 2006... MJS PUBLICATIONS, book publisher of seven titles including Guitar: Total Scales Techniques and Applications, has successfully launched its North American distribution network campaign. Since March 2005 orders have soared from Baker & Taylor...

Allegro offers online finance contracts.(FLASH)
June 1, 2006... ALLEGRO ACCEPTANCE is now providing its dealers online finance contract preparation. With web access via any Windows or Mac computer, contracts are automatically printed on standard 8-1/2 x 11 computer paper. Allegro is also offering dealers...

Tiffany vs. eBay ... a case to watch.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
June 1, 2006... TIFFANY AND EBAY are in court over a major question for internet commerce: At what point does the online auction house bear responsibility for fake goods sold on its site? eBay says it allows companies to shut down sellers they say are...

Sweetwater sound breaks ground on $27-million distribution center.(RETAILER UPDATE)
June 1, 2006... SWEETWATER WILL BE moving to a new, larger headquarters campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sweetwater founder and CEO Chuck Surack was joined on May 3, 2006, by state and local economic development officials for a ground-breaking ceremony at the...

Memphis store reopens after reorganization.(Strings & Things)
June 1, 2006... STRINGS & THINGS, an institution in the Memphis music scene since 1971, has reorganized under Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings and is poised to continue operations under the leadership of Charlie Lovell, one of the store's founders. Charlie...

Elegant Palm Springs showroom spurs sales at Prosser Piano.(RETAILER UPDATE)
June 1, 2006... A NEW CUSTOM-DESIGNED 9,000-square-foot showroom has contributed to a near doubling of sales at Prosser Piano in Rancho Mirage, California, a suburb of Palm Springs. Since the expanded store opened in January, Kevin Prosser, president,...

Guitar Center sales up 18.8%; net flat due to higher expenses.(RETAILER UPDATE)
June 1, 2006... GUITAR CENTER REPORTED an 18.8% increase in sales to $470.7 million for the first quarter versus $396.4 million a year ago. Net income declined slightly to $15.7 million versus $15.9 million a year ago due to costs associated with stock option...

Canada's top Ernie ball dealer.(Music Arts)
June 1, 2006... THE MUSIC ARTS STORE located in Newmarket, Ontario (just north of Toronto) has quickly established itself as one of the top independent Ernie Ball Music Man dealers in Canada. The key: to its success has been twofold: a comprehensive selection...

Liethens named to radio advisory board.(Good 'N Loud)
June 1, 2006... CHRIS AND STEVE LIETHEN, owners of Good 'N Loud Music Co. in Madison, Wisconsin, have been named to a second term as members of the MusicMadeInMadison.com Advisory Board MusicMadeInMadison.com is an internet radio station that exclusively plays...

Making a difference--caring and committed, Nick & Mary Attina did more than sell music, they changed lives.
June 1, 2006... I FIRST MET DOMINIC ("Nick") and Mary Attina in 1972. When I walked into the Forest Park, Georgia, store they had opened six years earlier, Nick and Mary told me they'd heard that there was a new band director in the area and they wanted to...

Do you run a clean business? Cleanliness is next to Godliness, and it also helps boost retail sales. If you are a small to mid-size music store competing with much larger competition, don't let anyone get the best of you in the cleanliness department.(BOB POPYK ON SELLING)
June 1, 2006... HAVE YOU EVER GONE INTO a store to buy something and the item was dusty? Doesn't really want to make you pay the full price, does it? Or have you gone into a small shop where the salesperson is eating lunch at his desk and the whole place...

Is there customer loyalty in the internet age? With more choices than ever before, customers are prone to shift from one retail outlet to the next. With a few proven steps, you can build the kind of relationships that keep them, coming back to you.(CREATIVE RETAILING)
June 1, 2006... Welcome to the Information Age. Never before have your customers been so smart, so plugged-in, so sure of what they want and so savvy about how to get it. Between the internet, large chains and independent retailers, customers have information...

Why recording is big business for Alto Music: big-ticket sales, a broad customer base, and and the "continual upgrade" mentality make the recording department the top producer at this thriving New York retailer.(THE RECORDING MARKET)
June 1, 2006... JON HABER'S IDEA of relaxing and having fun away from work is turning off the cell phone, ignoring emails, and settling into his well-equipped home studio to write songs. "If I weren't running this retail store, I'd be spending all my time in...

Who is the home recordings market? The recording market is one of the industry's fastest-growing categories and appeals to a broad range of users, from amateur instrumentalists to professional sound engineers. Who are the recording products customers? What do they want, and where do they shop? To shed some light on these questions, we talked to a group of project studio owners.(THE RECORDING MARKET)
June 1, 2006... AS IN OTHER PRODUCT CATEGORIES, the majority of home recording gear purchases are made by beginners. Complete systems with all the (sampled) bells and whistles can climb well past $10,000, but sales like these aren't common for most m.i....

Merging old values into the digital age: beautiful Portland provided the backdrop for a spirited discussion on the future of print music. In the following pages we present the forecasts of the smartest people in the business.(RPMDA In Portland)
June 1, 2006... FOR YEARS INDEPENDENT print music retailers have sought ways to compete--with each other, and of late especially with big chains and catalog and internet operations. Historically, their efforts have focused on expanding their product knowledge,...

The unique Rock House method: integrating multimedia learning tools for musicians with clever marketing tools for manufacturers and retailers, Rock House is aming to expand the number of music makers.(NEW PLAYERS)
June 1, 2006... HAT DO PEAVEY, SILVERTONE, Ibanez, Washburn, Switch Music, Burswood, SX, Casio and a host of other manufacturers have in common? They all include The Rock House Method DVDs with product packages targeting their all-important first-time...

Dealing with total devastation: Hot Sticks founders Kevin Pokallus recounts the horror of hurricane Katrina and his company's heroic efforts to rebuild.(Personal File)
June 1, 2006... AS CABLE NEWS CAMERAS pan back to the latest murder or lurid scandal, survivors of Hurricane Katrina are continuing to scrape what's left of their lives back together. Media coverage has understandably focused on the more concentrated loss of...

Goldheim leads M-Audio U.S. sales.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... INDUSTRY VETERAN Ralph Goldheim has joined M-Audio, the leading manufacturer and distributor of hardware and software for computer-centric musicians, as national sales manager. He will oversee the company's U.S. sales office working out of...

Richardson heads Cerwin-Vega/KRK marketing.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... CERWIN-VEGA! and KRK have announced the appointment of Rick Richardson as marketing manager. Reporting to Timothy Dorwart, vice-president sales & marketing, Richardson will be responsible for the leadership and execution of all of the marketing...

Houlden, Teague join management team.(Sabian)
June 1, 2006... SABIAN, LTD. has announced that John Teague and Jackie Houlden will assume key management roles as director of operations and executive director, respectively. Calling the appointments "a strong step forward for the company," Sabian President...

Senior engineer victim of nab hit-and-run.(Sennheiser)
June 1, 2006... VOLKER SCHMITT, senior engineer for Sennheiser Electronics Corporation, was struck by a hit-and-run driver on April 25 while attending the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas. He suffered severe injuries and was taken...

Wilder & Cavanaugh join marketing team.(Samson Technologies)
June 1, 2006... MARK WILDER has joined Samson Technologies as director of marketing and Jim Cavanaugh has been promoted to senior art director. Wilder will be responsible for all aspects of marketing for Samson, as well as the Hartke and Zoom brands. Cavanaugh...

Kustom names Xavier national sales manager.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... BILL XAVIER has joined Hanser Holdings International (HHI) as national sales manager of Kustom Amplification. He most recently served as senior manager of sales for Peavey Electronics in Meridian, Mississippi. Prior to his work at Peavey,...

Paul Francis will head cymbal R&D.(Avedis Zildjian)
June 1, 2006... THE AVEDIS ZILDJIAN COMPANY has promoted of Paul Francis to R&D/Quality Manager. In his new post he will be responsible for ensuring the quality of all cymbals from raw materials to finished products, and managing the research and development...

Jones named to Gospel Hall of Fame.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... BOB JONES SR., father of Samick Music Corp. President Bob Jones Jr., and a longtime music retailer, has been inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame. The award is in recognition of Jones' 70 years of singing in various...

Scialfa named V.P. sales & marketing.(Music Sales Corporation)
June 1, 2006... CHRIS SCIALFA has been named vice-president, sales & marketing at Music Sales Corporation. The appointment was announced by Barrie Edwards, president. Scialfa joins Music Sales after having spent the last nine years at Carl Fischer Music, most...

Glenn Clutter named district sales mgr.(QRS)
June 1, 2006... GLENN CLUTTER, a well-known music industry figure, has joined QRS Music Technologies as Northeast district sales manager. Clutter has been involved in the industry since 1976, excelling in a variety of capacities, including sales and district...

Frenchman new director of marketing.(Aviom Inc.)
June 1, 2006... AVIOM, INC., manufacturer of the Pro16 Monitor Mixing System, has added Jason Frenchman to its expanding team as the company's new director of marketing. In this role, Frenchman will handle advertising, marketing materials, public relations,...

Fender marks 60th anniversary with limited-edition models.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2006... SINCE 1946, THE NAME FENDER has been synonymous with all things rock 'n' roll: from Buddy Holly to Muddy Waters to Eric Clapton to John Mayer and everything in between. The company's instantly recognizable instruments such as the Telecaster,...

Guitar AMP offers computer interface.(SoundTech)
June 1, 2006... SOUNDTECH PROFESSIONAL audio, a division of US Music Corporation, has introduced the patented AMP3 guitar amplifier and computer music center, a versatile speaker system featuring solid wood construction, an input for iPods, other MP3 players...

Hamilton stands offered in six packs.(FLASH)
June 1, 2006... HAMILTON STANDS will now be offering its KB95E Symphonic music stands in "six pack" packaging. "These stands are a staple in education and public performance venues, offering outstanding quality at a competitive price," said Bill Carpenter, who...

Carbon Fibre bows in fractional sizes.(Glasser)
June 1, 2006... YOUNG STRING PLAYERS can enjoy the responsiveness and rich tonal qualities associated with Glasser's famous Braided Carbon Fibre bows now that the company has expanded its line of these products to include fractional bows down to 1/2 size. ...

3 new Love Potion cleaners & polishes.(Dean Markley)
June 1, 2006... OVER THE PAST couple of years Dean Markley's line of Love Potion cleaners and polishers for guitar and bass have gained a strong reputation for quality. The company has just introduced three new Love Potions, each with a specific cleaning and...

Serato Courier bags & Shuttle bags.(Odyssey Innovative)
June 1, 2006... THE MUCH ANTICIPATED Serato Courier bags and Serato Shuttle bags from Odyssey Innovative Designs are now available. These bags are specifically designed for DJs using the Serato Scratch Live interface and software from Rane. The new...

LM STRAPS features Biker Leather.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2006... LM straps recently unveiled a new line of straps, the Biker Leather series. These fine leather straps feature the same leather used in the making of fine motorcycle leather side bags. These quality thick black "chopper" leather straps are...

"Rock Your Vox" DVD package.(Alfred Publishing)
June 1, 2006... ALFRED PUBLISHING has issued a new vocal performance DVD package, Rock Your Vox. Designed for singers at every level, Rock Your Vox is a comprehensive instructional DVD and CD set that will benefit even the most advanced singers Hosted by...

Petrof Pianos now have Quick-Mount leg feature.(Geneva International)
June 1, 2006... PETROF PIANOS, available in the U.S. from Geneva International, feature the Quick-Mount leg mounting system, which will soon be available on Nordiska and Weinbach pianos, also available from Geneva. Quick-Mount is a revolutionary advancement in...

Glasser bow promotion extended.(NS Design)
June 1, 2006... THE GLASSER BOW that currently ships with each NS Bass Cello has been very well received by players and dealers, and NS Design will continue this popular promotion until January 1, 2007. "The Bass Cello allows any bass or cello player access to...

Audio impressions ultimate music.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2006... AUDIO IMPRESSIONS has launched the world's first commercially available 192kHz sample libraries designed with the ultimate in flexibility and fidelity. CEO Christopher L. Stone, a film and TV composer, is a prominent figure in electronic...

Meinl's Soundcheck Cymbal Display.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2006... MEINL USA IS OFFERING the Soundcheck Cymbal Display to its dealers. The display will help retailers maximize the profit and turn on Meinl cymbals. The sophisticated in-store display system can be customized to accommodate every dealers'...

Chord & tune books now in pocket size.(Mel Bay)
June 1, 2006... MEL BAY IS OFFERING its chord books and tune books in an accessible, comprehensive 96-page pocket/case size reference/compilation book that can go anywhere. The chord books range in instruments from a multitude of guitar genres to ukulele,...

New guitar straps from get'm get'm.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2006... GET'M GET'M WEAR offers a funky, hip line of guitar straps with a wide variety of unique styles ranging from sexy leathers and vintage corduroys to colorful faux furs. New for 2006 is an offering of straps in striped corduroy, available in dark...

C.F. Martin honors Easton & Muldaur with limited-edition models.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Sound recording review)
June 1, 2006... CONTINUING ITS TRADITION of honoring seminal guitarists with distinctive limited edition instruments, C.F.Martin is introducing an Elliott Easton and Geoff Muldaur models this summer. Geoff Muldaur is one of the great musical forces to...

Morgan Monroe adds new acoustic guitars.(SHS International)
June 1, 2006... MORGAN MONROE, a division of SHS International, has introduced a new line of Vintage Series guitars. The series includes a dreadnought, a deluxe dreadnought with abalone appointments, a triple-ought, and an acoustic electric cutaway with a...

LP offers new finishes for all drum lines.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2006... LATIN PERCUSSION recently expanded the finishes available on its LP Classic, Matador Custom, Matador, and Aspire. The company has introduced exciting new finishes that will appeal to a wide range of tastes, from subtle and natural to exotic....

Collector's series bamboo snares.(DW)
June 1, 2006... DRUM WORKSHOP has introduced bamboo-shelled snare drums to its Collector's Series. The horizontally constructed stave shells can be finished in any of DW's custom offerings, including lacquer, satin oil, and hard satin. Custom orders can be...

Brian May artist series pedal.(DigiTech)
June 1, 2006... DIGITECH IS COLLABORATING with Brian May of Queen on a new entry in the its award-winning Artist Series Pedals. With a musical career spanning three decades, Queen founding member Brian May is a world-renowned guitarist, songwriter, producer,...

AX Tuner features MagnaPad.(Sabine)
June 1, 2006... SABINE AX3000 contact mounting features the new MagnaPad mounting system, which makes the tuner attach and release just like a magnet. Like the original AX Tuner, the AX3000 mounts on the instrument and is always there ready for use. Thanks to...

On-stage Pro mic stand.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 1, 2006... ON-STAGE STANDS has unveiled the new MS7800C Pro-Xpandable microphone stand. The new heavy-duty mic stand has an all-steel construction with a three-shaft, two-clutch design in chrome finish. With a 12"base and featuring an internal air...

Graphix Globe Shakers.(Toca)
June 1, 2006... THE NOVEL GLOBE-LIKE SHAPE of Toca's new Graphix Globe Shakers makes them easy to grasp and easy to shake. Offering great sound and a super-cool look with a choice of Torch, Reaper, and Spaceman graphics, these shakers are a perfect add-on for...

2880 super Multitrack Looper.(Electro-Harmonix)
June 1, 2006... THE ELECTRO-HARMONIX 2880 offers the familiar control setup of a multitrack digital recorder while adding flexible looping capabilities and track manipulation control. Continuous looping, in stereo and mono, can be pitch shifted, reversed, and...

Universal binary drivers now available.(Tascam)
June 1, 2006... TASCAM'S UNIVERSAL BINARY drivers for the US-122, US-224, US-428, FW-1884, FW-1082, and FW-1804 are now available. These interfaces are compatible with the latest Apple computers with Intel processors. Among the new Intel-compatible...

Wireless pioneer Nady celebrates 30th year.
June 1, 2006... WIRELESS MICROPHONE pioneer Nady Systems is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year with a host of events, acknowledgments, and special sales. The company got its start in July 1976 when company founder John Nady introduced a groundbreaking...

Mike Kovins, Korg USA President.(TRIBUTE)
June 1, 2006... MICHAEL "MIKE" KOVINS, longtime president of Korg USA, died on May 2, 2006, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in Manhattan, New York, after a long battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Katherine. Mike joined...

Retailers fight for insurance claims.(100 YEARS AGO)
June 1, 2006... Piano men in San Francisco have organized a board of trustees to make a cooperative fight against the policy of delay characterizing the insurance companies and their attitude in refusing to pay for just losses. A spokesman from the house of...

Singing boosts music sales.(75 YEARS AGO)
June 1, 2006... Music dealers of Ogden, Utah, report sheet music interest is pepped up in Ogden by the Orpheum and Paramount Theatres featuring community singing features and reels. Clair Anderson, organist of the Paramount, helps select the numbers to be sung...

All the world is a stage.(50 YEARS AGO)
June 1, 2006... With apologies to Shakespeare, Harry Calloway, president of Tearless Music, San Diego, notes, "All the store's a stage! I am annoyingly meticulous and fret whenever the departments are untidy. This refers to the condition of the merchandise,...

Sam Ash opens mega store.(25 YEARS AGO)
June 1, 2006... Sam Ash Music is moving its headquarters to Hempstead, Long Island, adjacent to a new flagship store located on Queens Boulevard, a major shopping artery in the most affluent of New York City's residential boroughs. The new store is 8,000...

Audio business up for sale.(10 YEARS AGO)
June 1, 2006... Mark IV Corporation, the acquisitions-minded conglomerate that owns Electro-Voice, Altec Lansing, Klark Tecknic, University Sound, Dynacord, and Vega, has indicated that it will be exiting the pro audio industry. A recent memo, prepared by the...