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5 Rocking gifts for your band-playing workmate

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So you’ve got a work buddy who spends weekends playing in a band, you say? And you’re out of ideas for an upcoming birthday gift? Say no more. We’ve got a few rocking ideas to share, and we’re sure they’ll strike just the right musical note with you—and your colleague.

Whether novice or seasoned, no musician would balk at being gifted a few thoughtfully-crafted accessories or tools that enhance or amplify a musical performance, be it practice session or live gig.  The 5 products we’ve rounded up, below, have been designed to make the life of a music maker easier. They’re practical, versatile, and accessibly priced, to boot!

The Hola! Music microphone stand has a patented mechanism that automatically locks the legs when they’re opened, and an ergonomic center clutch that makes height adjustment a breeze. A height range of 40 to 63 inches makes this mic stand ideal for singing and performing when either sitting or standing. The metal telescopic boom, on a vertical pole that extends from 4 to 27 inches, comes with separate clutches that make it easily adjustable by length or angle.
$39 from Amazon $53 from Walmart

Built for both professionals and novices, the heavy-duty construction of Hola! Multi-purpose DJ Tripod Stand is strong enough to hold most DJ equipment, as well as laptops and notebooks.The 15.5 x 11.5 inch plate has raised support lips on both front and back, and open sides, made to accommodate wide equipment. This DJ tripod stand is adjustable from 33 to 53 inches, and has a safety metal pin that supports heavy equipment.
$39 from Amazon

A twofer any music lover will appreciate, this pair of Hola! Music smart phone and tablet holders lets you record and share musical output with a push of a button. Each holder mounts to any microphone stand, pole, or music stand, and holds devices with screens of 6 inches to 15 inches. Portrait and landscape mounting, and tilt adjustment for that perfect viewing angle makes for YouTube-ready videos in a flash.
$39 from Amazon

A roomy, durable shoulder bag for carrying gig equipment, the Hola! Music Speaker and Microphone Stand Gig Bag projects both practicality and professionalism. 50 inches long, with dual compartments and thick shoulder straps, this all-black gig bag accommodates collapsible microphone stands and speakers, as well as any sundries needed for a professional gig setup.
$36 from Amazon $25 from Walmart

If you’re on the hunt for a two-for-one deal, look no further! This pair of PA speaker stands by Hola! Music features a heavy-duty professional profile, constructed from sturdy steel tubing, and easily adjusts in length from 4 to 6 feet. A pin safety mechanism keeps the speaker secure on this Hola! Music stand, which accommodates a load capacity of a whopping 120 lbs.
$87 from Amazon $56 from Walmart

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It’s no easy thing, finding an appropriate and thoughtful gift for a workmate. And when that colleague is both friend and musician, narrowing down the right gift gets a bit dicier. Musicians, like most creative people, tend to have very strong feelings about instruments, sound systems, and every other accoutrement. No need to stress about the perfect gift, then; aim for something that’s both useful and thoughtful—and makes honing a craft a little easier. What’s not to like about that?

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