June 15, 2007 - VOLUME 24, No.6
Texas Too-Steep?
Haven’t been to Summer NAMM lately? Find out
why this year is the best time to go.
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Fantastic Five
Five guitar amplifier pros offer tips to get these products out of your stores and into your customers’ cars.
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Harman Buys Back Harman
Harman International surprised the market when it agreed to a buyout by Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners.
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MI BUZZ
The Latest, Industry, Dealers, People and Product Buzz and Showcases.

COLUMNS
The Music & Sound Independent Retailer
We launch a new column specifically dedicated to the independent retailer!

MI Spy
Even now, it’s still cold enough in the Rocky Mountains to ski. Spy braved the slopes of Vail and then checked out music stores in Denver.

Five Minutes With...
We wanted to offer more info and tips regarding the amps industry. So we reached Doug Reynolds, division manager at Randall, who provides this info and much more.

Birth of a Product: Shadow Electronics
This month, we double the fun with two Birth of a Product stories. OK, they are actually two Birth of a Company stories. And both are really interesting stories. Featured are Zen Riffer and Ableton.

Ravi on Record
According to Ravi, having an intimate store setting is no longer a “plus,” it’s a “must.” Find out why.

Veddatorial
Dan Vedda explains why the entire industry must “bee” afraid of the potential for independent stores to close up shop.

CURTAIN CALL
Will Lee plays bass on the “Late Show with David Letterman.” Getting that gig isn’t easy and took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. Along the way, Lee had many experiences at MI stores.
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