Mel Bay Publications will exhibit at the following conventions:

2007
April
MerleFest	Wilkesboro, NC	04/26 - 04/29
May
Retail Print Music Dealers Association	Milwaukee, WI	05/01 - 05/06
Classic American Guitar Show	New York, NY	05/04 - 05/06
June
Steve Kaufman Kamps	Maryville, TN	6/14 - 6/20

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The 5th Annual St. Joseph International Guitar Festival and Competition will be from May 16-20, 2007 in St. Joseph Missouri, USA. As well as various masterclasses, career development seminars, jam sessions and concerts, the competition offers:

• FREE HOME HOSTING (for competitors AND out-of-town auditors - including free airport pickup)
• NO AGE LIMIT
• NO REQUIRED PIECES
• OVER $8000 PRIZE MONEY, MERCHANDISE
• PAID PRIZE CONCERTS IN ST. JOSEPH, BOSTON AND HOUSTON

In addition, because of the tremendous following and local support, THIS YEAR WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REDUCE FEES:

• Competitors/Performers: $250.
• Auditors: $150.

Application and information is available at: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/guitarfestival/

We're extremely proud that our festival has been host to some of the leading musicians from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Cyprus, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Poland, Serbia, Ukraine, Uruguay and throughout the US and we look forward to hosting the same diversity and tremendous level of international artists this year.

I greatly look forward to seeing you in St. Joseph this May and remain,

With Very Best Regards,
Anthony Glise,
Festival Founder and Director

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The Extraordinary Experience August 2007

The Extraordinary Experience at Breedlove Guitars.
August 23-27, 2007

Come spend four days in Oregon with Ed and everyone at Breedlove Guitars and build the guitar of your dreams. Share your passion for music as Breedlove shares their spirit for creating fine instruments. You choose the perfect combination of tonewoods while you enjoy the treasures of Central Oregon; concerts, workshops, rafting and fly fishing.

The all inclusive Breedlove Extraordinary Experience package is $6000 and includes a $6000 instrument allowance. All meals, lodging and entertainment are included. Plus you’ll leave with the ultimate souvenir...your dream guitar. Space is limited so call for reservations. (603) 664-7200

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