The splendid and stylish new gear blog Wire To The Ear have a nice roundup of NAMM bits, including Akai's bizarre preset MPC, the XR20 and Alesis' SR-18, an upgrade - 18 years on - to the ubiquitous SR-16, every busker's favourite drum machine.
Can the venerable Juke Box remain in the digital and MP3 world? The MP3 Jukebox is a reality in various types and expressions although still the traditional coin-operated Music endures.
How well attended was your last concert? If you were playing to an empty hall or your band outnumbered the attendees, you need to promote your concert in a big way!
