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FEATURES -What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been!!! We reminisce as we close out the first decade of the new millennium. It was a tough 10 years for many. How about for the music industry though? What’s ahead? -It’s Voting Time! Here are your nominees for the 24th annual Music & Sound Awards. -Here We Come to Save the Day!!We provide a plethora of accessories that manufacturers assure you will provide excellent margins. -For Those Who Make Lesser Publicized Instruments, We Salute You!!For the first time, we pay tribute to instruments and products that get little press coverage. We provide a well-deserved spotlight for these products! -And the Bombs Keep Coming!Another big lawsuit is filed against the industry. This time, there are many more defendants. -Drumming to Their Own BeatHow well is the drum industry holding up during these difficult times? We call on three industry experts. -Guitar Center, Fender, and NAMM Sued -The Health of the Independent Dealer M&SR’s fourth annual independent retailer roundtable features a new twist. For the first time, manufacturers, hand-selected by the retailers, contribute to the story. -Born In the USA! We feature manufacturers who produce a majority of their products in the United States. Why do they make products in the USA as opposed to Asian countries? Find out. -…And the Show Did Go On! The economy took a big bite of Summer NAMM in Nashville, but there were still bright moments.

BUZZ

-The Latest, Industry, Dealers, People and Product Buzz and Showcases.

COLUMNS -The Music & Sound Independent Retailer Chris Lovell tells you how you can private label your own products. Plus, some interesting news items. - MI Spy: Spy takes a trip for the first time to the capital of Ohio. The home of the Buckeyes and Blue Jackets: Columbus. -Five Minutes: We get every possible tidbit from Tom Bedell, founder of Bedell Guitar Company. The guitar company was just founded by a fishing magnate and perhaps will be the talk of the Winter NAMM show. -Sales Guru: Santa Claus IS coming to town. Find out why Gene Fresco is optimistic. -Veddatorial: Dan Vedda gets charitable. Or does he?

FORMIDABLE FEMALES

-Jennifer Tabor found a missing market niche and is growing her business by leaps and bounds. That, and she’s only 32 years old. -Tarina Dunwoodie got to see the moment Graph Tech was born and has served the company since she was 17. She has moved up the ladder quite a bit since then. -Stacey Montgomery-Clark Find out how SABIAN’s Stacey Montgomery-Clark juggles two young boys at home and a huge job as vice president of marketing. She loves interactive programs at the company, most notably the Vault Tour. -Cathy Duncan Seymour Duncan’s co-founder and chairman, received a ton of on-the-job training. But she has excelled. Creativity is one of the company’s hallmarks. Find out much more about her. -Bee Bantug Yes, the Internet CAN be your friend as a retailer. Bee Bantug, who has provided several NAMM University sessions, can help. That’s why she co-founded Retail Up! in 2002. -Dale Krevens For Tech 21’s Dale Krevens, being vice president is not a job. It’s an adventure. Find out why. -Melanie Ripley Grundorf Corp. Vice President Susan Grund handles a plethora of duties at her job, but she also has jammed with the Beach Boys and makes sure the bond with the company’s employees remain strong. Learn how she juggles everything at one time and changes she’s witnessed in MI. -Susan Grund Grundorf Corp. Vice President Susan Grund handles a plethora of duties at her job, but she also has jammed with the Beach Boys and makes sure the bond with the company’s employees remain strong. Learn how she juggles everything at one time and changes she’s witnessed in MI. -Toby Nady graduated from college with a degree in clinical psychology. What does that have to do with music? Nothing. It’s been a long, strange trip for her. But a very good and successful trip. -• Shawna von Behren. -• Berenice Chauvet -• Sue Kincade -• Tish Ciravolo -• Vikki Hayward -• Roxana Ramirez -• Susan Lipp

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AND THE WINNERS ARE...

This ballot is your voice-please use it! At the 2010 Winter NAMM in Anaheim, The Music & Sound Retailer will present the 24th Annual Music & Sound Awards. As you know, a Music & Sound Award is the industry's most prestigious award, and the only award based on a poll of every American dealer and manufacturer; conversely, it is the only award that is NOT selected by an editorial board or influenced by advertising revenue.

Take a moment to speak out and vote for your choices for the 2009 MUSIC & SOUND AWARDS. Check off your preferences and RETURN THE ORIGINAL BALLOT. Ballots must be submitted by January 6th 2009 to be included.

If you are a DEALER, please make sure to fill out the DEALER ballot. If you are a MANUFACTURER or SALES REP, please be sure to fill out the MANUFACTURER/REP ballot.