One of my favorite things at NAMM is cruising the little guys. The smallest booths are usually taken by little guys, row after row of small startups there for the first time. Often this is where you find innovation and invention. Usually it is some wacky… more »

by Dan Grigor We got to know the folks at Jarrell Guitars last year when we brought to you the full tour of their whole line. You can read all about again right here. Inside the tour video you will find out just how these beautiful guitars are made a… more »

BFMN EXCLUSIVE: Shocking footage has surfaced of Grigor being manhandled and thrown out of the Anaheim Convention Center! When a member of the Staff was confronted with the bizarre scene caught on tape his only comment was, “He just wouldn’t… more »

Part of what the NAMM conventions are about are the relationships made between the local music store owner and distributors. The local music store is not an easy way to make a living. You can't compete with the big-box stores or online prices but a smart… more »

One of the coolest things about attending a NAMM convention is that it is the premiere venue for a new product debut. There you not only get to see what's new but you actually get to play with it. One of the most interesting innovations this year we… more »