Yorkville Sound and Long & McQuade put together a video compilation called “ A Love Letter to Live Music .” For it , the company enlisted some prominent names in Canadian music to share what they miss most about live music – as performers and fans . The video includes personal stories from Ed Robertson ( Barenaked Ladies ), Gordie Johnson ( Big Sugar ), Tim Hicks , Donna Grantis ( Prince , 3RDEYEGIRL ), Chris Murphy ( Sloan ), John-Angus MacDonald ( The Trews ), Ian Thornley ( Thornley / Big Wreck ), Adrian X ( Drake , Kylie Minogue ), Haviah Mighty , and more . To watch it , go to Long & McQuade ’ s YouTube channel .
PROEL ’ S ANTONIO FERRANTI & MARCO ORFANELLI AT THE 2020 NAMM SHOW
Proel North America Expands Its Distribution Offerings Proel North America has expanded to now offer the full range of products manufactured by its Italy-based parent company . It is now distributing Tamburo drums , Eikon mics and monitors , Diehard pro stage gear ( bags , cables , and stands ), and Axiom Pro Audio sound systems in the U . S . and Canada .
Proel North America first previewed the expansion of its products to be released in North America at The 2020 NAMM Show , showcasing three booths across three product halls featuring its expanded line-up of musical instruments , pro audio , and stage gear .
“ I am excited that North American musicians and dealers will now have the opportunity to experience high-quality Italian craftsmanship that will distinguish their sound and stagecraft from the standard fare on the market today ,” says Antonio Ferranti , president of Proel North America .
For more information , contact Proel North America : 888-588-4099 , antonio . ferranti @ proel . com , www . proel . com .
Mike Calo Joins Harman Pro Canada as Rep for Ottawa , Quebec & the Maritimes Harman Pro Canada ( HPC ) has announced the appointment of Mike Calo as its independent sales representative in Ottawa , Quebec , and the Maritimes .
For the last five years with SFM , Calo was the Canadian brand manager for QSC , EAW , Genelec , Attero Tech , and many others , and played a key role in the significant growth of those brands , according to HPC .
“ We are excited for our dealers to have Mike as their sales representative since he brings a customer-focused approach along with his proven track record in the integration , production , and pro retail channels ,” HPC says in its announcement . Harman Pro Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of JBL Pro , Crown , BSS , Studer , AKG , Soundcraft , dbx , and Lexicon .
Calo can be reached at 514-265-8664 or mike @ hpcsales . ca . For more information , contact HPC : 800-268-8147 , info @ hpc . jamindustries . com , hpc . jamindustries . com .
HPC ’ S MIKE CALO
At NAMM ‘ s Believe in Music Week online event , The NAMM Foundation , in collaboration with Steinway & Sons and the Lang Lang International Music Foundation , is hosting a new virtual event to celebrate the piano and pianists : Worldful of Pianos . It will feature five luminaries livestreamed from the Steinway & Sons factory in New York . Pianists from around the world are invited to participate by downloading Mozart ’ s “ Rondo Alla Turca ,” enabling them to play along with the ensemble during the live event . Worldful of Pianos will debut on Thursday , Jan . 21 st at 2 p . m . PT and will be live on BelieveinMusic . tv .
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