Canadian Music Trade - December / January 2020 | Page 11

inMusic Canada Names New Sales Rep for Quebec & Atlantic Canada inMusic Canada has announced the hiring of Allan Drakes as its new sales representative for Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Drakes brings with him over a decade of sales and support experience in consumer and professional audio. As well, he has a wealth of DJ knowledge, having managed his own marketing and production company in the Greater Montreal Area. inMusic Canada says it has been searching for a while for a suitable bilingual outside representative in the territory. “We welcome Allan’s arrival and greatly look forward to a more personal and accessible touch point for our dealers,” says Paul McRonald, director of sales and marketing. Drakes can be reached at 514-268-6272 or [email protected]. For more information, contact inMusic Canada: 833-466-9165, [email protected], www.inmusicbrands.com. Allan Drakes STAY CONNECTED TO THE CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY Louie Bellson playing a Slingerland kit in 1980 Drum Workshop Acquires Slingerland Drum Brand from Gibson Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) has acquired the Slingerland drum brand from Gibson. Founded by H.H. Slingerland, the Illinois-based musical instrument manufac- turer began producing drums in 1928 and has remained popular among vintage drum enthusiasts. Slingerland was family owned and operated for more than 60 years. During the ‘70s and ‘80s the name was acquired by several different companies, including Gretsch. In 1994 Gretsch sold Slingerland to Gibson Musical Instruments, where it has remained until now. “No question Slingerland is one of the great American drum brands. It’s also near and dear to my father’s heart. He played Slingerland, as did many of his friends and fellow drummers. The history is undeni- able,” says DW CEO Chris Lombardi. DW says it will introduce a new gen- eration of Slingerland instruments in the coming year. For more information, contact DW: 805-485-6999, [email protected], www.dwdrums.com. SUBSCRIBE NOW & DON’T MISS OUT! www.canadianmusictrade.com/enewsletter CANADIAN MUSIC TRADE 11