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February 13, 2002, Newsletter
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1. INTRODUCTION: MF Studios / Mackie Dream Studio Sweepstakes
2. THE WEEK IN REVIEW: The Week That Was / Weekly Winner / Weekly Tip
3. GREAT DEALS: Musicnotes / Scratch-n-Dent / Weekly Specials
4. RESOURCES: Musician.com / Guest Columns / Hands-On Review
5. OFFERS: Platinum Membership / Gear Insurance / Affiliate Program
6. CLOSING: Thank You / Contact Info / Removal
1a. __INTRODUCTION: Musician's Friend Studios!_______________________
This week, we're proud to introduce the Musician's Friend Studios!
Studio A is home to high-end recording and processing gear, and
packages that'll get your production studio off to a great start.
Studio B features standalone and personal computer-based digital
audio workstations, ideal for creating your own demos and perfect for
those smaller productions. Studio C highlights portable studio
solutions, the right choice for musicians on the go. As an extra
bonus, when you buy any package system from Studios A, B, or C, we'll
include a FREE 6-month subscription to Electronic Musician.
For more info on our New Studio Options click here:
1b. __INTRODUCTION: Mackie Dream Studio Sweepstakes!_________________
Wouldn't you love a complete Mackie recording system delivered to
your door, absolutely FREE? Then check out our Ultimate Mackie
Sweepstakes NOW! One lucky winner (you?) will receive a Mackie
24-track Analog 8-Bus Console - complete with meter bridge - a Mackie
HDR 24/96 digital recorder loaded with three AIO·8 interface cards,
plus two THX-approved HR 824 Active Studio Monitors. This package is
valued at over $12,000, and you're automatically entered to win with
every order you place!
For more info on the Mackie Dream Studio Sweepstakes click here:
2a. ___THE WEEK IN REVIEW: The Week That Was_________________________
This is the week that was in matters musical...1941, Duke Ellington
makes his first recording of the classic "Take the A Train"...the
recording receives a Grammy Hall of Fame Award 35 years later...1956,
The Platters hit "The Great Pretender" peaks at #1 on the pop charts
and this writer goes out and buys the record...1958, Jerry Lee Lewis
performs on "American Bandstand" and later in the day appears on the
debut of a new rock & roll program "The Dick Clark Show"...and also
in 1958, Walter Cronkite reports that the Iranian government has
banned rock 'n' roll because it violates concepts of Islam and is
generally a health hazard...1960, Elvis receives his first gold album
..1961, Frank Sinatra unveils his own recording label, Reprise,
which releases recordings by The Kinks and Jimi Hendrix among others
..1963, "Please Please Me" by The Beatles hits the top of the chart
in Britain, their first #1 hit...1965, Jr. Walker & the All Stars
enter both the pop and R&B charts with "Shotgun"...1966, The Rolling
Stones appear on "The Ed Sullivan Show"...1967, Aretha records
"Respect" which was written by Otis Redding, and also in '67, the
first anti-bootlegging recording laws are enacted...1968, legendary
blues harp player Little Walter is killed in a knife fight in Chicago
..1969, a woman named Vickie Jones is arrested for impersonating
Aretha Franklin at a night club concert but her performance is so
convincing that no one in the audience asks for their money back...
1971, James Taylor makes his prime-time television debut on the
"Johnny Cash Show"...1972, Led Zeppelin is forced to cancel a
Singapore concert when they aren't allowed off their plane because
their hair is deemed too long by officials...this same year John and
Yoko begin a week-long gig as co-hosts of "The Mike Douglas Show" and
Neil Young receives a gold record for "Harvest," which includes
"Heart of Gold," the only #1 song in his lengthy career...also in
'72, jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan is shot dead by his wife during a
break between sets at, ironically, Slug's Saloon in New York...1974,
The Bob Dylan/The Band tour comes to an end at the Forum in Los
Angeles and gets rave reviews from many of the celebrities in
attendance...Ringo Starr says, "It was bloody fantastic"...also in
1974, Kiss makes its TV debut on "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert"...
1975, Gino Vannelli becomes the first white artist to perform on
"Soul Train"...1976, Donna Summer's first hit, "Love to Love You
Baby," goes gold and Bette Midler bails seven members of her
entourage out of jail after they are arrested on drug possession
charges...also in 1976, Rich Stevens, a one-time lead singer for
Tower of Power is arrested and charged in the murders of three men in
San Jose, California...later he is convicted on two counts...1977,
The B-52's make their performing debut at a party in Athens, Georgia,
and Sid Vicious joins the Sex Pistols as their bassist replacing
Glen Matlock...in 1978, Dire Straits begins recording its first album
in London...1979, George Harrison's eponymous 10th album is released
and will stay on the charts for 18 weeks reaching #14...1981, Pink
Floyd's "The Dark Side of Moon" becomes the longest-running rock LP
on the Billboard chart, finishing up its 402nd week, only topped by
Johnny Mathis' "Greatest Hits" album and the original cast recording
of "My Fair Lady"...1981, Billy Idol leaves Generation X for a solo
career...1982, a 300-pound granite slab is stolen off the grave of
Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd...1986, Frank Zappa appears on
"Miami Vice," playing a crime boss named "Mr. Frankie"...1988, Buster
Poindexter's "Hot, Hot, Hot" peaks at #45 on the chart...1988,
Michael Jackson buys a ranch in Santa Ynez, California, and names it
"Neverland"...1990, Ike Turner is sentenced to four years in prison
on cocaine charges...1992, Motley Crue announces Vince Neil's
departure...1995, Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee marries Pamela
Anderson...1998, The Rolling Stones conclude their Bridges to Babylon
North American Tour in Las Vegas...1998, Madonna performs her first
night club gig in over 10 years at the Roxy in New York...1999, Elton
John plays an animated version of himself on "The Simpsons"...and
that is the week that was.
Birthdays:
February 13th: Tennessee Ernie Ford (1919), Gene Ames of The Ames
Brothers (1925), Peter Tork of the Monkees (1942), songwriter
Boudleaux Bryant (1950), Peter Gabriel (1950), Henry Rollins (1961)
February 14th: keyboardist Merl Saunders (1934), bluesman Magic Sam
(1937), Vic Briggs of The Animals (1945), Tim Buckley (1947)
February 15th: Brian Holland of Motown's Holland, Dozier, Holland
writing team (1941), Mick Avory of The Kinks (1944), Melissa
Manchester (1951), Mikey Craig of Culture Club (1960), Ali Campbell
of UB40 (1969)
February 16th: Bill Doggett (1916), Sonny Bono (1935), Ice-T (1958),
Andy Taylor of Duran Duran (1961)
February 17th: Bobby "Tossin and Turning" Lewis (1933), Gene Pitney
(1941), Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day (1972)
February 18th: Yoko Ono (1939), Herman Santiago of Frankie Lymon and
the Teenagers (1941), Dennis DeYoung of Styx (1947), Robbie Bachman
(1953)
February 19th: Smokey Robinson (1940), Lou Christie (1943), Tony
Iommi (1948), Jon "Fish" Fishman of Phish (1965)
Departures:
February 13th: country music industry veteran Buddy Lee (1998)
February 14th: Doug Weston, operator of The Troubadour in L.A. (1999)
February 15th: Ethel Merman (1984), Mike Bloomfield (1981), Nat King
Cole (1965), blues harmonica legend Little Walter (1968)
February 16th: Walter "Brownie" McGhee (1996)
February 17th: Thelonious Monk (1982)
February 18th: Bob Stinson of The Replacements (1995)
February 19th: Grandpa Jones (1998), jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan
(1972), Bon Scott of AC/DC (1992)
2b. ___THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Weekly Winner_____________________________
The winner of the Cakewalk Sonar XL Music Production Software is
Michael Baxter of Arlington, TX.
Here is what he had to say:
"Musician's Friend rules!!! It's the best place to find the lowest
price on the best gear!"
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2c. ___THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Tip Of The Week___________________________
Tech Tip - Boosting Track Count On Your Four-Track Cassette Recorder
By Dennis Kambury
Counting Tracks - Today's portable recorders offer a lot more than
the original units did so many years ago. On board effects, faders,
and great sound quality are just some of the improvements. Many of
the digital recorders even feature virtual tracks that greatly extend
their functionality. Regardless of the number of tracks your recorder
has, there is that inevitable moment that every engineer must face -
the need for one more track than you have...
Click here to read the full Tech Tip:
Click here to check out our Tech Tips Archive:
3A. ___ GREAT DEALS: MUSICNOTES______________________________________
Learn to play in the styles of top musicians from Eric Clapton to
B.B. King to Alanis Morissette with the iSong interactive teaching
series of CD-ROMs. Or, for the classical musician, check out iSong's
Classical Piano and Guitar selections, only at the Musician's Friend
Sheet Music Store. Also, be sure to visit our sheet music store to
download a free digital sheet music selection, "Lolita" - an
exclusive piano piece for Musician's Friend newsletter subscribers.
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3b. ___ GREAT DEALS: SCRATCH-N-DENT SPECIALS_________________________
You like sweetheart deals, right? Well, come on in! We've got gear
that's a little experienced but still needs love, so we offer it to
you for a lot less than regular prices! Of course, all our gear comes
complete with warranty, guarantees, and the works - at a price you
won't find anywhere else - BUT DON'T DELAY! Many items are at or
below dealer cost, quantities are extremely limited, and the products
are always changing, so get what you need when you see it! And be
sure to check back regularly - new stuff comes in all the time!
Click here for the Scratch-n-Dent Section:
3c. _______ GREAT DEALS: WEEKLY SPECIALS____________________________
Musician's Friend's Weekly Specials are a great way to save big
bucks! We've got hundreds of incredibly great offers guaranteed to
get your creative juices flowing. Check out our prices on guitars,
basses, keyboards, drums, and more! With incredible pricing and the
unparalleled advantage of the Musician's Friend 100% Dual Guarantees,
you can't go wrong!
___SWEET SIX-STRING SAVINGS!_________________________________________
IBANEZ RG270 ELECTRIC GUITAR (Item 519409 001) - SAVE 46%!
List $499.99 - Reg. Price $389.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $269.99
Price is good while supplies last!
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ROCKTEK MWR-01 METAL WORKER PEDAL (Item 150652) - SAVE OVER 66%!
List Price $39.00 - Reg. Price $29.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $12.99
Price is good while supplies last!
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Find more outstanding guitar prices here:
___FUNDAMENTAL BARGAINS!_____________________________________________
YAMAHA RBX6JM JOHN MYUNG 6-STRING BASS (Item 510468) - SAVE 59%!
List Price $1,499.00 - Reg. Price $1,049.99 - WEB SPECIAL $599.99
Price is good while supplies last!
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ROGUE RB-20B 20W BASS COMBO AMP (Item 487017)- SAVE OVER 71%!
List Price $139.95 - Reg. Price $59.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $39.99
Price is good through 2/20/02!
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___KORG TONES FOR JUST A FEW BONES!__________________________________
KORG SP-100 88-KEY WEIGHTED KEYBOARD (Item 702400) - SAVE OVER 29%!
List Price $999.00 - Reg. Price $799.99 - WEB SPECIAL $699.99
Price is good through 2/28/02!
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KORG EM-1 ELECTRIBE WITH BACKPACK (Item 702140) - SAVE OVER 29%!
List Price $538.99 - Reg. Price $409.99 - WEB SPECIAL $379.99
Price is good through 2/28/02!
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For these and other great keyboard deals, click here:
___DEALS THAT KICK BUTT!_____________________________________________
GUITAMMER BUTT-KICKER 2 SONIC SHAKER (Item 540261) - SAVE OVER 29%!
List Price $499.00 - Reg. Price $399.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $349.99
Price is good through 2/20/02!
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*****
PETER ERSKINE STICK BAG WITH TABLE (Item 444335) - SAVE OVER 57%!
List Price $69.99 - Reg. Price $49.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $29.99
Price is good through 2/20/02!
Click here for more information on the Peter Erskine Stick Bag:
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For more unbeatable drum deals, click here:
___STAR PERFORMERS!__________________________________________________
TECHNICS SL12OO MKII TURNTABLE - SILVER (Item 807053 232) - SAVE 42%
List Price $699.95 - Reg. Price $599.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $399.99
Price is good through 2/28/02!
Click here for more information on the Technics SL1200 MKII:
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TECHNICS SL121O MKII TURNTABLE - BLACK (Item 807058 001) - SAVE 42%
List Price $699.95 - Reg. Price $499.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $399.99
Price is good through 2/28/02!
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For these and other great DJ deals, click here:
___GUITAR HEROES!____________________________________________________
FENDER® AG-6 CALIFORNIA TUNER (Item 215002 202) - SAVE OVER 62%!
List Price $34.99 - Reg. Price $19.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $12.99
In Lake Placid Blue Only - Price is good through 2/28/02!
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LEVY'S LEATHER GUITAR STRAP (Item 360030) - SAVE OVER 41%!
List Price $31.80 - Reg. Price $24.99 - WEB SPECIAL $14.99
Price is good through 2/28/02!
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___CD PRICE BURNER!__________________________________________________
TDK 74-MIN BLANK 12X DATA CD-R 10-PAK (Item 950156) - SAVE OVER 62%!
List Price $15.98 - Reg. Price $7.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $5.99
Price good while supplies last!
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KORG D12 DIGITAL RECORDER WITH CD-RW (Item 242143) - SAVE OVER 23%!
List Price $1599.99 - Reg. Price 1,349.98 INTERNET SPECIAL $1,219.99
Great price!
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___SOUND DEALS FOR STAGE!____________________________________________
KUSTOM K-10 PA CABINET (Item 630541) - SAVE 68%!
List Price $124.95 - INTERNET SPECIAL $39.99
Price is good through 2/28/02!
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KUSTOM K-10 ML STAGE MONITOR (Item 630540) - SAVE OVER 66%!
List Price $134.95 - INTERNET SPECIAL $44.99
Price is good through 2/28/02!
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For more great Live Sound deals, click here:
___DVD DELIGHTS!_____________________________________________________
G3 - LIVE IN CONCERT DVD (Item 960819) - SAVE OVER 29%!
List Price $19.98 - Reg. Price $17.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $13.99
Price is good through 2/20/02!
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THE RUSH CHRONICLES DVD (Item 960814) - SAVE OVER 29%!
List Price $19.98 - Reg. Price $17.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $13.99
Price is good through 2/20/02!
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4a. ___MUSICIAN'S RESOURCES: Musician.Com____________________________
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service for serious musicians -- including A & R filtering, online
promotion, insurance, discounts, and other essential career and
lifestyle support. Notably, for members with original music to be
heard, Musician's Access offers an exciting new path to the record
labels.
"Musician's Access is a powerful new link between musicians and
labels."
-- Michael Goldstone, Dreamworks Records, signed Rage Against
The Machine
Join now for only $99!
4b. ___MUSICIAN'S RESOURCES: Guest Columns___________________________
This Week's Musician.Com Article:
The Great Digital Recording Face-off: Part 1
by Edward Douglas
To read this article, click below:
This Week's Guitar.Com Article:
A Legend is Born Eddie Van Halen's First Interview
by Jas Obrecht
To read this article, click below:
This Week's GuitarWorld.Com Article:
Diners Club - Danelectro serves bite-size effects pedals at junk-food
prices.
by Dominic Hilton
Read more, click on the link below:
This Week's Taxi Article:
Outta Here How to Be More Than a Tree
By Michael Laskow
Read more, click on the link below:
4c. ___MUSICIAN'S RESOURCES: Hands-on Product Review of the Week_____
BBE® Sonic Maximizers
Upgrade your entire system with one affordable component.
The Sonic Maximizer is a unique piece of gear, and one that many
can use to advantage. From the name, one might group it with the
vocal enhancers, exciters, and harmonizers. These are gizmos that
change the tone, add resonance, correct the pitch, add harmonies.
They don_t transform music into something it_s not, turn Britney
voices into Etta voices.
Click below to read the full review:
*****
Nady
Focus On Nady
Twenty-five years ago, Nady Systems rocked the world by pioneering
the first wireless microphones. Today, with the same spirit of
innovation and commitment, Nady continues to provide musicians with
great gear at easily affordable prices. With nearly two million Nady
units sold, it_s no wonder that when the world thinks of wireless, it
thinks of Nady...
Click below to read the full review:
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on the road, in the studio, or wherever it happens to be.
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6a. ___CLOSING: Thank You____________________________________________
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