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INSIDE NAMM 2011
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Class is in Session
We feature many of the new, hot companies that exhibited at NAMM in January.
Gibson
Indictments Likely
Gibson Guitar is expected to face charges due to alleged illegal wood imports.
NRF Talks Jobs,
Jobs and More Jobs
The key to retailers' success for 2011 is, you guessed it, jobs. But a lot more was discussed at the 100th NRF Annual Convention.
It’s a Record!
We give you a huge review of last month’s NAMM show. Were retailers and manufacturers optimistic for the rest of this year?
MSR Exclusive Interview
Zildjian and Vic Firth have teamed up to form a percussion powerhouse. We met with Craigie Zildjian and Vic Firth at NAMM to give you all of the details about the merger.Music Group's Master Plan
We get an exclusive look at the future of The Music Group, parent of Behringer, Bugera and more. We get an exclusive look at product launches, as well!Knock it Off With the Knockoffs!
Counterfeit products are killing the MI industry. But one company is fighting back big time. We’ll tell you how badly knockoffs could affect the industry if left unchecked.Music & Sound Award Nominees
We release the full list of nominees for Music & Sound Awards. See if your favorite product, person or company is nominated.
Taylor-Made For Europe
Taylor Guitars will sell all of its products directly to dealers in Europe beginning on Jan. 1. Find out why the big change was made and where Taylor’s European headquarters will be. We interview Brian Swerdfeger about it first.We Cover it All!
For the second time, we honor instruments that get zero or little press...
A ‘Super’ Party on Kent Island
Experience PRS loaded up on celebrities, new products and much more. Get the full scoop...
‘Father of RMM’ Passes
Karl Bruhn, a tireless music industry devotee, mentored many and made awareness of health and wellness together a lifelong initiative.
Don’t ‘Skip’ this Story!
Skip’s Music Celebrates 30th Anniversary of its Special Event
I Just Wanna Bang
on the Drums All Day
Your One-Stop Shop For The Holidays!
Heathcare Provision Could
Be a Nightmare
America the Beautiful
Not Doubting Thomas
Mendello Retires, Thomas Named Fender CEO
Music City Mystery
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-The Latest, Industry, Dealers, People and Product Buzz and Showcases.
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NAMM in Photos
A lot happened at NAMM in January to say the least. We capture plenty of it within our three-page NAMM photo collage.
The Music & Sound
Independent Retailer
We cover the sad passing of two prominent retailers and another named the "Citizen of the Year."
Music & Sound Award
Dealer Winners
Our list of dealer winners for the 25th Music & Sound Awards.
Music & Sound Award Manufacturer Winners
Our list of manufacturer winners. And, this time, we got them to provide comments on the victories.
Five Minutes With
Learn tons about Yamaha with Takuya (Tak) Nakata, president of the company's USA division.
MI Spy
Spy took a long flight from the cold of New York to the less cold, but quite windy, San Francisco.
Appraisal Scene Investigation
Rebecca Apodaca takes another look at the legendary guitar builder R.C. Allen.
Sales Guru
Unfortunately, Gene Fresco couldn't attend NAMM for health reasons. But he does have great information about a topic he hasn't covered before. He will help you get into your own head and make you believe. Believe what? Gene will tell you.
Business & Marketing
Carl Mandelbaum will present tips on how to develop your Web site.
Veddatorial
Dan Vedda did attend NAMM. He has a lot of thoughts to share about the show.
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Sharon Hennessey: Loves our industry, you will find out. She'll also tell you why she ultimately decided to join The Music People! And yes, she will definitely fill you in on her goals as a new NAMM board member.
Carla Alger: Being in the music industry is definitely the most exciting opportunity Carla Alger, chief financial officer at Two Old Hippies, has ever had. Find out why.
Dawn Werk:Dawn Werk, Alpha Books’ director of marketing, heads a group that is responsible for 450 non-fiction books. Now that’s a lot! Music is a small, but very important, part of that catalog.
Sonia Vallis: Sonia Vallis might be an only child, but she grew up with a sibling that has now become like another child to her.-
Catherine Polk
Cyndi Fritz
Janet Deering
Kathy How
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CELEBRITY CORNER:
Your Guide to Special NAMM Appearances |
| By Brian Berk |
[January 2008 - Page 1] |
We know. We know. Your top priority at NAMM is to find great products with great margins you can sell at your stores. But you can't do that all day and night, can you? With that in mind, we compiled a list of celebrity booth appearances and concerts you might enjoy during your time in Anaheim.
Thursday, January 17 will feature an appearance by Christopher Currell, who has worked with Michael Jackson and Paul Simon. Curell will be demon-strating CME products at its booth, No. 6012, at 11:30 a.m. He will conduct demonstrations at the same time on Jan. 18 and Jan. 19.
Let's kick off the parties on Friday, January 18 with Sennheiser's 10th dealer appreciation party. It is sure to have you seeing red. Punk band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus that is. The former Warped Tour participant will headline the event along with rhythm and blues singer/songwriter Ryan Shaw. The event will take place at the House of Blues, 1530 South Disneyland Drive, from 7 to 11 p.m. and will include free food and cocktails. See your Sennheiser rep at booth No. 6579 for tickets.
Patti LaBelle clashed with other choirs. Now, she'll crash Yamaha's dealer appreciation party. John Legend will join LaBelle as another keynote performer. John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting and Isaac Slade of The Fray will also be playing. And if Yamaha keeps up with tradition a surprise guest is sure to perform as well. Late night host Craig Ferguson will host the event that will begin Friday at 8 p.m. at Disney California Adventure Park's Hyperion Theater. For tickets, contact your Yamaha rep or visit booth Nos. 100, 4578, or 6524.
Speaking of Friday, it just wouldn't be NAMM without an appearance from legendary guitarist Joe Satriani. "Satch" will be appearing at CAD Professional Microphones booth, No. 6226. Satriani will be there at 4:30 p.m.
And Tim Fowlkes, who has worked with Janet Jackson and Aretha Franklin, will demonstrate CME products at booth No. 6012. See him at 2 p.m. Grant Nicholas, known for his work with Toni Braxton, will also conduct product demonstrations at the same booth at 3:30 p.m.
If you head over to the Anaheim Hilton lobby, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, you can see a host of Conn-Selmer artists. Clarinetist Tom Puwalski will kick it off; followed by saxophonist Danny Lerman at 6:10 p.m.; trombonist Jiggs Whigham at 6:50 p.m.; The Synergey Brass Quintet at 7:20 p.m.; and the grand finale at 8 p.m. will feature The Toasters along with special guests Bennie Cowan and Greg Thomas from the P-Funk All Stars.
Saturday, January 19 will be a huge day at Kahler's booth, No. 5727. The company will offer three guest appearances. Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains will be there. So will bassist Victor Wooten and Slayer's Kerry King. Check at the booth for exact appearances. Also on Saturday, Chad Smith, drummer for a red-hot band, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, will be appearing at Hal Leonard's booth, No. 4618. Smith will be on hand signing copies of his instructional DVD, Eastern Rim. See Smith from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
How about we throw a couple of more celebrity sightings your way? For both, you need to check with the company for date and times. Moody Leather will have appearances from Billy Sheehan, Elliott Easton, Joe Bonamassa, and Neil Zaza. Visit booth No. 1279 for details.
Caleb Quaye, a guitarist who worked with Elton John, Mick Jagger, Pete Townshend, Paul McCartney, and Hall and Oates, will visit the Brazen Guitars booth. Also on hand will be Italian guitarist Olaf Thorsen. You can check out both at booth No. 1231.
Of course, this is only a sampling of what you'll see at the show.
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