SPECIAL: NAMM Preview Issue
December 15, 2007
VOLUME 24 NO.12

THE MAGAZINE FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND SOUND PRODUCT MERCHANDISERS

 

   
 

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-Guitar Hero is all the rage for consumers.

-Need to take a break from searching for the latest gear during The NAMM Show? Here are some celebrity appearances and parties to check out.

-Attendance increased at Music China and Prolight + Sound, and Kenny G made a big splash.

-Improving next month's NAMM Show is like making the 1972 Miami Dolphins better. But NAMM is certainly not resting on its laurels.

-We reveal all of the manufacturer nominees for Music & Sound Awards to be handed out next month at The NAMM Show.

-Counterfeiting on MI products, particularly guitars, may have received minimal national press, but the problem is real and not going away.

-Find out how to sell products your customers are probably not looking to buy.

-M&SR features its second annual independent retailer roundtable. What's on dealer's mind's this year. Are things better than last year?

-Females playing musical instruments now outnumber males, according to a NAMM/Gallup survey.

-Industry leaders paved the way for the next 10 years.

-The Latest, Industry, Dealers, People and Product Buzz and Showcases.
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-Dan Vedda shares every thought not appearing in his monthly column right here.
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COLUMNS
-Robert Gault, president of Eminence Speaker, knows a massive amount about China and the pro audio industry. Enough said.

-To say Kurt Ballou, Converge's guitarist, doesn't treat guitars well is like saying the New England Patriots are a decent football team. Ballou had to find a guitar to take a pounding. Here's why he chose First Act's Sheena.

-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.

CURTAIN CALL
-John Flansburgh, They Might Be Giants' John Flansburgh is a big fan of several independent dealers as well as a host of manufacturers.
-Matt Rubano, the bass player for the red-hot band Taking Back Sunday. Even better, he likes to shop for MI gear.
-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.
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Will Lee; Getting that gig isn’t easy and took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.
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Imogen Heap writes songs, plays piano and the nail violin,Does she plan to design her own instrument?
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California Beaming
The NAMM Show is Ready to Take the O.C. by Storm
[December 2007 - Page 2]
"This year, we're working to reduce the number of unqualified non-trade attendees by making some changes to the badge allotment policy. We're asking all of our exhibitors and retail members to be more accountable for their badge lists. And we're creating a new badge type called 'Industry Associate' for those business personnel including advertising and PR agencies, authors, attorneys, and accountants, etc., who need to attend the show for their clients and previously were limited to wearing yellow visitor badges. So in short, we are aware of this problem and are taking the appropriate action, but will need everyone's help and understanding as we all try to make this better and preserve the business environment of The NAMM Show for all."

The Teachers Are In
While we're on a famous quotation tilt, we would even make the Bartlett's people grin with the use of another one. The NAMM Show will offer "something old, new, and borrowed." Let's start with something new. "Unfortunately, I think we will ALL have new wrinkles at this show," said Lamond. "[Laughs] But [seriously], you can expect all of the vibe, energy, and atmosphere that happens when the music products industry gathers in January. Our show theme this year is 'Define your future' and that's really what participating in this event is all about-setting yourself up to have a great year. And while our team sets the stage for the show, the real magic comes from our members-the 1,500+ exhibitors planning events and concerts-the dealers who bring their energy to Anaheim, and of course, seeing all of the amazing artists who are a part of our extended community. There really is nothing quite like The NAMM Show."

Also new is the massive redevelopment project Anaheim is undergoing. "The O.C." is becoming even more chichi with its newest boutique hotel, Hotel Menage, and the first phase of the Anaheim GardenWalk opened in November featuring restaurants including Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, California Pizza Kitchen, Cheesecake Factory, McCormick & Schmick's, P.F. Chang's, and Roy's of Hawaii. In addition, the Anaheim Marriott and Hilton Anaheim have undergone redesign/expansion projects.


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