FORT WAYNE, IN — Sweetwater Sound, the third largest retailer of music instruments and pro audio equipment in the U.S., said its GearFest 2013 event, held June 21 and 22, was a record-breaker, with more than 7,000 participants, up from 6,000 in 2012, and with sales up by more than 36% over GearFest 2012. Launched in 2002, GearFest has emerged as the nation’s largest end-user-oriented music and pro audio festival, featuring exhibits from more than 200 manufacturers along with workshops, clinics, and seminars; live demos; special performances; a musician’s flea market; and more.
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