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FEATURES

-Females playing musical instruments now outnumber males, according to a NAMM/Gallup survey. -Industry leaders paved the way for the next 10 years. -An Ex-Show Lives in Texas: Despite a fun atmosphere, attendance dropped 25 percent at Summer NAMM compared to 2006. -The Terrific 36: We feature 36 companies a dealer group called the most independent friendly. -Guitar Center Speaks Out: The retailer gives its side of the Ace Pro Audio lawsuit. -Talking Heads: The Fabulous 45 Top Industry Execs Discuss Two Hot-Button Issues -So What Music Students Want? -Hey Mr. Potential DJ Dealer! Why Selling DJ Products Offers a Unique Opportunity -What Do Customers Think When They Walk Into My Store? -Several guitar manufacturers have a big love for the well being of our environment.

BUZZ

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BLOG

-Dan Vedda shares every thought not appearing in his monthly column right here. -

COLUMNS

-The amazing story of how Gear Source Music reopened days after a flood took it apart. Spy ventured to the Pacific Northwest to the great city of Seattle. Five minutes with a great wealth of knowledge in the percussion industry, Remo Belli. -The Music & Sound Independent Retailer, We’re off in the Midwest this month to feature Illinois’ Fat Cat Guitars and Kansas’ Manning Music. Both have something in common. They opened stores recently. -We review Summer NAMM in picture format.

CURTAIN CALL

-Paul English, Willie Nelson has had four wives in 40 years, but only one drummer in that same time frame. -John 5, When your name is a number, you must be cool. John 5, who played with Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie, says idolizing Eddie Van Halen was a big mistake. How is that possible? -Luke Pritchard may be “all together Kook-y,” but he has cool memories from the days he visited retail stores. -Eddie Ojeda; Lead guitarist for Twisted Sister. -Will Lee; Getting that gig isn’t easy and took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. -Imogen Heap writes songs, plays piano and the nail violin,Does she plan to design her own instrument? -Keb' Mo' fondly remembers his first guitar, his first retail store experience, and much more. -

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