Mt. Juliet, TN, May 31, 2024...Jordan Coker, currently on tour with Tori Kelly, has joined the Mapex Drums artist roster. Jordan brings a wealth of talent and experience to the Mapex family. He has shared the stage with Judith McAllister, Naomi Raine of Maverick City Music, James Hall, Natalie Wilson, and many more. Jordan’s affinity for drumming became evident at the age of two, when his father discovered him mimicking a drum set on the staircase. This early fascination laid

Mount Juliet, TN, May 29, 2024…Hohner Accordion U.S. Brand Manager, Gilbert Reyes Jr., has been selected for induction into the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class. This prestigious honor recognizes Gilbert’s unwavering dedication to the regional conjunto music genre, and the substantial impact he has made within this vibrant musical tradition. Joining a distinguished list of inductees, Reyes stands out not only for his role in guiding Hohner Accordion

Show to Be the First Official Affiliated Podcast Within the Good Country Brand NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (MAY 21, 2024)...Reigning Texas Female Vocalist of the Year, Bri Bagwell is partnering with The Bluegrass Situation for her wildly fun podcast Only Vans. The show will be the first within the BGS Good Country brand, which highlights all good country from across the roots music landscape. Bringing some Red Dirt heat, over 10 years of touring, and her Chihuahua sidekick Whiskey, Bri

Mount Juliet, TN, May 16, 2024…Jupiter Band Instruments proudly welcomes renowned bass trombone and valve trombone recording artist Joshua Hernandez to its roster. Hernandez, a versatile musician based in Austin, Texas, joins Jupiter as a valve trombone artist, while also showcasing his talent on the Jupiter alto horn and XO bass trombone. Hernandez's musical journey is marked by accolades and achievements. Perhaps most notably, he earned the bass trombone chair in the presti

Mt. Juliet, TN, May 9, 2024… Honolulu Wind Ensemble first trumpet Mike Matrasko has joined XO Brass Instruments as a brand advocate, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the XO family. Having honed his craft under the tutelage of Scott Hall and Mark Minasian, Matrasko's journey in the world of brass instruments has been marked by dedication and excellence. Matrasko applauds the rich tones and versatility of XO C and Piccolo trumpets, finding them indispensable in ad

The Historic Collaboration Will Feature Reckless Kelly Joining Earle as his Backing Band, As Well As Full Reckless Kelly Sets Austin, TX - May 7, 2024… The Grammy Award-winning Americana band Reckless Kelly has just announced a series of monumental shows alongside the legendary Steve Earle. This historic collaboration promises an unforgettable experience for fans, as Reckless Kelly will not only be delivering their own dynamic set but will also serve as Steve Earle's backing

Third Offering From Upcoming Acoustic Album “Starr & Stucky” Friday, May 3 2024…Americana artist David Starr celebrates the release of his latest single “Waiting In The Dark” from his upcoming acoustic album, Starr & Stucky, out today on all digital platforms. Premiering on Grateful Web, the single kicks off his UK tour with Erik Stucky where he’ll be for the next two weeks with stops in Coatbridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Portree, Aberdeen, Rhossili, and more, with s

Mt. Juliet, TN, May 1, 2024… Ken Bedene, celebrated as one of the world’s fastest and most technically skilled drummers within the metal scene today, is now playing SONOR drums as an endorsing artist. For over a decade, Ken has been the driving force behind the thunderous beats of the Belgian Death Metal Band, ABORTED. His extensive discography, featuring acclaimed albums like "Global Flatline," "The Necrotic Manifesto," and "Retrogore," serves as testimony to his extraordina

Mt. Juliet, TN, April, 24, 2024…Benjamin Pyles, one of Texas’s premier percussion educators, is set to make his mark as the newest addition to the Mapex Marching artist roster. With an illustrious career and current roles at the University of Texas at San Antonio, UTSA Indoor, The Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps, and Monarch Independent Percussion, Pyles stands as a trendsetter in the marching arts community. Pyles is the current Ensemble Coordinator and Battery Designer for M

Mount Juliet, TN, April 16, 2024...For the third year in a row, Mapex Drums is partnering with retailers across the USA to roll out the month long “May is for Mapex” promotion with brand-wide discounts on all Mapex gear. Coinciding with international drum month and running in lock step with the ongoing “Drummer For Life” campaign, the declaration that “May is for Mapex” remains intent on offering a boost to help fuel the ongoing growth of our percussive community. “May is for

MT. JULIET, TN, April 17, 2024 –KHS America is pleased to announce that John Richardson has joined their team as Artist & Educator Relations Manager. In this role, Richardson will guide artist relations activity for all brands, while also assuming direct responsibility for U.S. based artists representing Jupiter Band Instruments, XO Brass, Altus Flutes, and Majestic Percussion. He will also manage the extensive KHS America Academic Alliance grant program in support of educati

Mt Juliet, TN, April 17, 2024…The New Teak Semi-Gloss veneer finish brings simple elegance to the popular Vintage series. With classic styling that feels like something familiar for decades, this brand-new look was hand-selected to fit the retro cool of these iconic drums. Combining coarsely grained texture along with a warm, medium-toned heartwood look, this offering harkens back to the late 1960s and early 1970s. The new teak veneer is applied to German Beech shells appoint