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February 2006
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Although three or four days at a National Association of Music Merchants convention can put one's senses in overload mode, the NAMM Show, as it is commonly known, provides a revealing and comprehensive window to the immense talent and ingenuity of the folks who are involved in the creation, performance, production, manufacture, and distribution of the goods that propel the music industry. Given the diligence and fortitude of all involved with the show, the delivery of the tools for inspiration to musicians and their fans worldwide is a role that becomes increasingly important with each passing year. The underlying theme of the NAMM Show is not only sales driven but the acknowledgement that music must be kept alive for upcoming generations. To anyone experiencing NAMM for the first time, I suggest you get your sleep, rest your voice, have your granola bars handy, and bring earplugs, cough drops, and water; wash your hands, stretch out, and leave your ego at the door. It's easy and essential to leave the attitude at the door where so many great musicians and other professionals come together to share their talents and insights.  It was humbling to be present at the release of my new Mel Bay DVD - Richard Gilewitz's All-Time Favorite Fingerpicking Guitar Tunes, Volume One. Over the past few years I have been fortunate to work with Mel Bay Publications on developing various book projects, and now the new on-going DVD series. The support of all of my sponsors has enabled me to offer my music to people worldwide, and I was honored to perform at the booths of Breedlove Guitars, L.R. Baggs, and Shubb. So- the ringing in the ears, the watery eyes from the red-eye flight back to Tampa, and mounds of good memories remind me that the music will survive because of the continued efforts of everyone involved in NAMM. Visit Richard's site to see "Where's Gilewitz" next. Breedlove Photo:
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