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NAMM to Support Vans Warped Tour ‘11, Country Throwdown Tour 2011 and the 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced its support of three upcoming popular music festivals to demonstrate to music enthusiasts of...
Congress Repeals Onerous 1099 Reporting Burden
- Article
Congress has taken final action to repeal a requirement that all businesses file Form 1099 for virtually all purchases of goods or services from individuals...
Messe Frankfurt and NAMM to Launch New Russian Trade Shows in May 2012
- Press Release
Messe Frankfurt, producers of the International Musikmesse, Music China, Prolight + Sound, and Prolight + Sound Shanghai, and NAMM, producer of the NAMM Show...
NAMM Encourages Schools, After-School Programs, Musical Groups and Individuals to Register for ‘Music Monday’
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced that schools, after-school programs, musical groups or individuals who would like to...
NAMM to Work with Guitar Player, Bass Player, Keyboard, Electronic Musician, Modern Drummer Magazines on SN11 Public Day
- Press Release
Wanna Play Music Day, which will be held on Saturday July 23 during 2011 Summer NAMM (July 21-23, 2011) in Nashville will get some additional promotional
Ron Escheté
- Oral History
Ron Escheté grew up in and around Houma, Louisiana and, during his NAMM Oral History interview, said, “I was never taught the blues, it was just
NAMM Foundation Announces Deadline Approaching to Submit Application for William R. Gard Scholarship
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation announced today that employees of NAMM-Member companies who are pursuing education or careers in the music products industry can submit...
John Stiernberg
- Oral History
John Stiernberg was active in the music industry for decades and provided services as a consultant that he developed from his experience and rela
John McCrea
- Oral History
John McCrea was born and raised in Billings, Montana, where he first discovered his passion for music.
Dodie Stevens
- Oral History
Dodie Stevens loves to sing and has for as long as she can remember. Her parents told her she was singing before she talked.
Norman Marshank
- Oral History
Norman Marshank joined his father’s independent manufacturer’s representatives full time after serving in World War II.
Gary Marshank
- Oral History
Gary Marshank grew up in the business his grandfather had established in 1920.
Ed Marsh
- Oral History
Edward Marsh, like many jazz pianists, was greatly influenced by the raw power and brilliant ideas of Art Tatum and other musical innovators.
Bobby Martin
- Oral History
Bobby Martin was one of the architects who developed the Philly Sound that provided a unique twist of soul and funk records of the 1960s and 70s.
Leon Pascucci
- Oral History
Leon Pascucci grew up in the music industry as his father was the president of Leblanc in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Mimi Piper
- Oral History
Mimi Piper was looking for a part time job after raising her three boys when a neighbor told her of an opening at Rico Reeds in Los Angeles.
Barry Zweig
- Oral History
Barry Zweig played jazz guitar professionally since he was a teenager.
Dan Levenson
- Oral History
Dan Levenson wrote the book on banjo playing, in fact six books.
Tomcat Courtney
- Oral History
Tomcat Courtney was raised in a cotton field outside of Marlin, Texas.
Emmett Chapman
- Oral History
Emmett Chapman was studying guitar when he began playing a two hand tapping style.
Ron Anthony
- Oral History
Ron Anthony can be heard playing his jazz guitar on several classic recordings of George Shearing as well as on the top selling album, Frank Sina
Comments Sought on Implementation of Lacey Act Import Declaration
- Article
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on the implementation of the declaration required for wood and other plant...
NAMM Announces Steve Schmidt As Keynote Speaker for Briefing Day and Webcast During 2011 Washington D.C. Advocacy Fly-In Event
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced that Steve Schmidt, one of the top public affairs and political strategists in the country...
NAMM Announces Steve Schmidt As Keynote Speaker for Briefing Day and Webcast During 2011 Washington D.C. Advocacy Fly-In Event
- Article
Top Public Affairs and Political Strategist to Offer Insight on U.S. Political Activity, 2012 Presidential Race
NAMM Challenges America to 'Pledge to Play' a Musical Instrument
- Press Release
In a major new push to encourage more Americans to play a musical instrument, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced the launch of...
27th Annual TEC Awards to Be Held at the 2012 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio and NAMM announced today that the 27th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards®, the professional...
Bob Willcutt
- Oral History
Bob Willcutt still loves repairing guitars. The nice view of downtown Lexington from his repair bench doesn't hurt.
Arts in Education Funding Cuts
- Article
Washington insiders have been busy at work this week—we felt it was important to inform you of the recent activity.
Mary Luehrsen
- Oral History
Mary Luehrsen is a music advocate dedicated to music education and promoting support for music education. As Director of Public Affairs and Gove
Trev Wilkinson
- Oral History
Trev Wilkinson began painting cars as a teenager and soon there after painted his own guitar, which started him on the road to guitar restoration