August 27, 2010, Meridian, MS- Peavey Electronics is sponsoring the Project Independent 2010 US Tour, which launches tonight in Atlanta, GA. The nationwide showcasing program provides independent metal bands with the opportunity to perform for music industry reps and ultimately win the headlining spot on the 2011 tour.

POMONA, CA. – Axes & Axles: The Art of Building Cars and Guitars, Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Fender Telecaster, a new exhibition to acknowledge the synergy between guitars (axes) and cars (axles), will be on view at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by Automobile of Southern California, from September 4, 2010 through June 30, 2011. This exhibit will feature a vast collection of rare photographs, rock memorabilia and personal cars and guitars from rock icons such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Michael Anthony, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Billy F Gibbons and many more.

FARMINGDALE, NY, August 27, 2010 – D’Addario & Co. would like to welcome leading Christian singer/songwriting duo Shane and Shane aboard the family of D’Addario, Planet Waves and Evans artists.

MELVILLE, NY, August 30, 2010 — Korg is now shipping the MP-10 Pro Professional Media Player – the perfect musical companion for mobile entertainers, solo keyboardists and singers. This revolutionary, all-in-one product brings together a reliable and easy-to-navigate performance interface with total hands-on control over the most essential forms of media required by the modern performer.

HAYWARD, CA— The Loar is excited to announce the release of two new archtop guitars with tops exquisitely hand-carved by our select team of expert luthiers at The Loar Hand Carved Workshop, the birthplace of the best-selling LH-600 and 700 guitars.

HAYWARD, CA— The Loar is excited to announce the release of two new archtop guitars with tops exquisitely hand-carved by our select team of expert luthiers at The Loar Hand Carved Workshop, the birthplace of the best-selling LH-600 and 700 guitars.

Lick Library’s massive selection of guitar tuition DVDs wouldn’t be complete without including the legendary Rory Gallagher.

Described by Jimi Hendrix as the best guitarist in the world, Rory Gallagher is cited by many modern guitarists including Slash, The Edge and Joe Bonamassa as an inspiration in their formative years. Rory was an Irish Blues / Rock guitarist, famed for his talent, dedication to his craft and his legendary marathon performances.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show has launched an all-new website, packed with a wealth of new information, new sections and a whole host of new and exciting features.

They have updated and over hauled all the pages to bring you a fresh new look and bring you closer to what’s happening in the Aussie Floyd world including cool new pictures and the hottest news updated faster than ever.

Berkeley, CA • August 23, 2010 — Keith McMillen Instruments, an innovator of creative technology for string instruments today announced the release of StringPort MIDI Out, a less expensive, less processor-intensive version of the full StringPort software suite.

EL CAJON, Calif. - August 24, 2010 - Taylor Guitars has announced that the company will once again bring its fan-favorite Road Show to guitar lovers across the country this fall at over 100 in-store locations in North America. Now in its fourth year, the award-winning Road Show brings enthusiasts, Taylor clinicians and experts straight from the company's factory in El Cajon, California together for a lively in-store gathering. At each event, Taylor's Road Show team shares insights on the company's guitar-making process and demonstrates how body shapes and woods affect tone. After the demonstration, players are invited to take part in the "Petting Zoo": an opportunity to pick up and play a variety of different models, as well as rare and custom Build to Order models. Admission to each Road Show is free.