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	<description>Educating Music People Since 1977.</description>
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		<title>Rock, Country, Hip-Hop Fans Served By New Site NoiseCreep</title>
		<link>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/rock-country-hip-hop-fans-served-by-new-site-noisecreep/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rock, Country, Hip-Hop Fans Served By New Site NoiseCreep]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AOL Music has launched a new heavy metal/hard rock music site, called NoiseCreep.  This marks the fourth genre-specific site launch for AOL Music that also includes Spinner, spinner.com, for tastemaker rock fans, TheBoot, theboot.com, for country fans and TheBoomBox, theboombox.com, for hip hop fans. The site will also serve as a launching pad for new artists and groups to develop a fan base that is passionate about the genre. The newly launched site is accessible from the AOL Music main page.</p>
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		<title>With sales reps, kindness goes a long way</title>
		<link>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/with-sales-reps-kindness-goes-a-long-way/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With sales reps, kindness goes a long way ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“If a customer is friendly enough, and doesn’t disrespect the store’s products, all of our sales reps said they could be enticed to cut them a deal. It’s Karma – you get what you give.” Mark Spiwak, Sales Manager, West L.A. Music</p>
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		<title>Individual band member photos offer variety</title>
		<link>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/individual-band-member-photos-offer-variety/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[band]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Individual band member photos offer variety]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When getting band shots taken, having individual shots of each band member gives you the freedom to lay them out later in whatever manner you choose.</p>
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		<title>Daisy Rock Guitars hosts Runaways tribute, charity event</title>
		<link>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/daisy-rock-guitars-hosts-runaways-tribute-charity-event/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[A Tribute to The Runaways &amp; 5th Annual Charity Even]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[he Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Daisy Rock Guitars hosts Runaways tribute, charity event]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Daisy Rock Guitars, the original girl-guitar company, proudly presented Pretty In Punk – A Tribute to The Runaways &amp; 5th Annual Charity Event. Destined for success from the start, the night began early as a line formed around the block with hundreds of eager people waiting for the doors to open at The Roxy, a famous Los Angeles venue, to celebrate women in rock as well as contribute to the Tianna Teegarden Memorial Fund through The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and Make A Wish Foundation. Daisy Rock concluded the event with thousands of dollars in donation to the Tianna Teegarden Memorial Fund. For a video recap of the night, please visit youtube.com/daisyrockguitars.</p>
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		<title>John Mayer Video Workshop Offered By Berklee</title>
		<link>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/john-mayer-video-workshop-offered-by-berklee/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Mayer Video Workshop Offered By Berklee]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Berkleemusic has a free John Mayer Video Workshop for aspiring guitar gods. In the video series, the seven-time Grammy winner returns to his alma mater and talks about his experiences in the music industry, performs some of his most popular songs, and presents hard-won advice to aspiring musicians. The online videos include such topics as &#8220;Defining Your Expectations,&#8221; &#8220;Economy in Songwriting and Playing,&#8221; &#8220;Honesty in Songwriting,&#8221; and &#8220;The Songwriting Process.&#8221; To see a preview of the John Mayer Workshop, you can log on to  <a href="http://www.berkleemusic.com/welcome/mayer_clinic" target="_blank">berkleemusic.com/welcome/mayer_clinic</a>.</p>
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		<title>Coffin House</title>
		<link>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/coffin-house/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jonny Coffin is a guitar player, writer, surfer, designer and inventor. While playing and touring with his band many years ago, he visualized a concept for an unusually shaped case that would incorporate his style while maintaining functionality and durability.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">For this weeks prize, Coffin Case is giving away one of their universal guitar cases. The case is constructed of wood and wrapped in black vinyl with a purple velvet interior and fits most standard guitars.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Jonny Coffin is a guitar player, writer, surfer, designer and inventor. While playing and touring with his band many years ago, he visualized a concept for an unusually shaped case that would incorporate his style while maintaining functionality and durability. Jonny conceived of a case possessing a shape that not only fit the outline of the guitar, but also fit a deeper, darker image. He sat down and began to sketch out a few concepts, and soon, he concluded that the Coffin shape provided the outline and the image he desired. Jonny then set out to build the first &#8220;concept coffin case&#8221; using his woodworking experience, which was limited to the carpentry skills he had learned as a teen to support his music and surfing careers. Jonny admits that the first few cases were far from his vision. He continued to refine his craft and created a case that was as much a work of art as the guitar he placed inside of it. And so came the birth of the first handmade Coffin Case. Jonny received so much attention from his case that he recognized an opportunity to create a lucrative business for himself.</p>
<p>Jonny then created a consumer line of Coffin Cases possessing exceptional quality, style, functionality, and affordability. The success of the Coffin Case has grown into a lifestyle company recognized worldwide with numerous product lines reaching into clothing, skateboards, snowboards, purses and handbags. Coffin Case products are featured in over 600 stores nationwide and several countries including Japan, Australia, Germany, Canada, and the U.K.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.coffincase.com">www.coffincase.com</a><br />
info@coffincase.com</p>
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		<title>Take a photographer with you during studio time</title>
		<link>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/take-a-photographer-with-you-during-studio-time/</link>
		<comments>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/take-a-photographer-with-you-during-studio-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Emily Wilson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Take a photographer with you during studio time]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Shooting images in a studio during a recording session is a classic, timeless look. Lyrics are being sung for the first time; beats and melodies are being born. Early in my career I was able to photograph Eminem in the studio. Just listening to him talk about lyrics and levels at the mixing board inspired me to take [some great shots of him].” Emily Wilson, contributor, <a href="http://www.TakeGreatPictures.com" target="_blank">TakeGreatPictures.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Humane Society, Silverdocs, hold film festival for animal advocacy</title>
		<link>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/humane-society-silverdocs-hold-film-festival-for-animal-advocacy/</link>
		<comments>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/humane-society-silverdocs-hold-film-festival-for-animal-advocacy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Humane Society, Silverdocs, hold film festival]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Believing in the power of filmmakers to make a difference, The Humane Society of the United States partnered with the SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival to promote animal advocacy through its Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) program’s $25,000 feature documentary grant. The festival was held in Silver Spring, Md. This year’s five HSUS/ACE grant finalists pitched their animal protection-themed projects to a panel of media professionals from PBS, Animal Planet, Participant and National Geographic. The finalists were selected from over 100 submissions from around the world.  For a list of finalists, as well as the winner, visit <a href="http://www.silverdocs.com" target="_blank">www.silverdocs.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Smaller stores have a more consistent staff</title>
		<link>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/smaller-stores-have-a-more-consistent-staff/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smaller stores have a more consistent staff]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What you should look for is a knowledgeable. You might want to consider the fact that larger stores tend to have a greater turnover. The sales person you really connected with may not be there the next time you go in.  At smaller retailers, the staff is generally more consistent.</p>
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		<title>Peace Song Challenge Is Accepting Entries</title>
		<link>http://musicconnection.com/2009/07/peace-song-challenge-is-accepting-entries/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Peace Song Challenge Is Accepting Entries ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Open to anyone who aspires to bring their message of peace through music, the Challenge will award one grand prize winner a Gibson Guitar, an official “Agent of Peace” fleece jacket, the posting of their song on the Bring Peace Not Pain’s website as well as YouTube, and the opportunity to spread the word of Peace on an international platform. The winner will also have the opportunity to present their music to a forum of legendary producers and music industry elite, such as producer Bob Ezrin, Oscar nominee Thavi Phrasavath, music agent Anastasia Brown and Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame President and CEO Terry Stewart, who form the panel of judges for this year’s contest. Submissions are due by July 25, 2009 and must include a signed Official Entry form. Winners will be announced on or before November 25, 2009. You can go to <a href="http://www.bringpeacenotpain.com" target="_blank">bringpeacenotpain.com</a> for details and information.</p>
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