Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach , CA. Come Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Dia De San Juan Festival with Izis (La Enfermera de la Salsa), Marleen Valente, Melina (La Muneca de la Salsa), Yadi…
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Harness Success at The 2025 NAMM Show
Gary Benson has a passion for connecting with his customers through music. After 12 years of drumming and some good breaks in L.A., he had a family and decided to open online retail store Benson Music, offering percussion, audio and…
Shine a Spotlight on Your Music Program
NAMM Foundation: The Soundboard The Best Communities for Music Education application period is now open through February 28 The NAMM Foundation invites schools and districts to apply for the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) award, a national honor now celebrating its 26th…
Harrison Held’s SceneAroundTown: Celebrating Pride with Judy Garland Event at Hollywood Heritage Museum
The iconic Judy Garland’s birthday was celebrated with pride at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, Sunday, June 9th, ending their highly successful 10-week long “Meet the Stars” exhibit celebrating MGM’s spectacular 100 year history. It was also the global launch of…
Some companies capitalized on [The] NAMM Show’s regular schedule return, despite “much less” foot traffic and exhibitors.
By: Fredwill Hernandez The 123rd National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show, which ran from Sun., Jan. 25 through Sun., Jan. 28, returned for the third time in person without any COVID-19 restrictions with “mixed emotions.” Many attendees were disappointed…
Joe Walsh Brings VETSAID 2023 to Southern California
JEFF LYNNE’S ELO, THE WAR ON DRUGS, THE FLAMING LIPS, LUCIUS AND SPECIAL GUEST STEPHEN STILLS TO JOIN WALSH FOR 7TH ANNUAL BENEFIT SHOWSUNDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2023 AT NORTH ISLAND CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATRE. Tickets on sale to the public this Friday,…
Exclusive: Latin Urban Duo Fusión Latina ends up victorious during the 4th Annual LA6 [Latin Music] Showcase!
By: Fredwill Hernandez Excitement was in the air in anticipation for the start of the 4th Annual LA6 Showcase – a collaborative effort between Los Angeles, Ca. based DJ Irony, and [his colleague] DJ Lenny G who [both] are employed…
Maná’s Sergio Vallín releases instrumental album Microsinfonías: Goldtop Box Set, featuring the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
By: Fredwill Hernandez Sergio Vallín, who has been the guitar player for the legendary, iconic, and famed Mexican rock band Maná since 1994, released what, in my opinion, will become “a classic and very sought-after album” titled Microsinfonias: the Goldtop…
MIREYA RAMOS Presents Her New Single “OSCURIDAD” Featuring ROMÁN ROJAS & LUISITO QUINTERO
Mireya Ramos releases "Oscuridad", a song about the shock and sadness that comes with the unexpected end of a relationship through social media. Versatility defines the singer, violinist and composer Mireya Inés Ramos, better known as Mireya, one of the first…
Guitarist Gretchen Menn to be Honored at the 11th Annual She Rocks Awards
Stellar guitarist joins lineup of honorees that include Judy Collins, Noelle Scaggs (Fitz and the Tantrums), hit songwriter Shelly Peiken and more at live event on April 13, 2023 in Anaheim, CA. The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is…