Mel Bay Publications will exhibit at the following conventions:

SPAH Convention	Denver, CO	08/14 - 08/20
MIAC	Toronto, Canada	08/26 - 08/29
Wallnut Valley Festival	Winfield, Kansas	09/12 - 09/18
IBMA	Nasvhille, TN	09/24 - 09/29
GFA	Montreal, Canada	10/09 - 10/16
Great American Guitar Show	Pittsburgh, PA	TBD

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Richard Gilewitz Tour Schedule Changes

Those of you checking the latest tour calendar for Richard Gilewitz may be wondering what happened to some of the tours and GillaCamps scheduled for late summer and early fall. It was to be a busy time for Richard and the promotion of his newest release, Live at 2nd Street Theater, with tours slated for Ireland, Washington, and Wyoming.

Due to complications resulting from an automobile accident late last year, Richard underwent surgery August 23. Noted surgeon, Dr. James Joseph Ronzo, performed spinal fusion of several neck vertebrae to release the compression on Richard’s spinal cord. At this time it is believed that the surgery was successful and the recovery time will require a minimum of eight weeks in an Aspen neck brace with lifting restrictions extending longer. Richard will then move into an intermediate brace, to be followed by a soft collar for support.

Richard has expressed his regrets to all who had planned to attend the concerts, festivals, workshops, and seminars that required cancellation as this development took on a grave priority. He sends his thanks for the continued support of his family, friends, fans, and sponsors and plans to hit the road, with limited appearances in the middle of October, followed by a full schedule in November and on into 2007. The updated schedule is available on his website.

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Oscar Herrero Offers Flamenco Guitar Classes For August 2006



Cursos de Guitarra Flamenca
Escuela Oscar Herrero
Agosto 2006 - San Lorenzo de el Escorial (Madrid)
Durante el mes de agosto voy a ofrecer, en mi propio estudio, una serie de cursos diferentes.
Cursos de técnica, de armonía, de ritmos, de acompañamiento al cante...
Plazas Limitadas
En total ofreceré 8 cursos durante el mes de agosto. En cada curso solo contaré con 5 alumnos
Cada curso tiene una duración de 12 horas repartidas en 3 días
I N F O R M A C I Ó N Y S U S C R I P C I Ó N
www.oscarherrero.com


Flamenco Guitar Courses
The Oscar Herrero School
August 2006 - San Lorenzo de el Escorial (MADRID)
This August I am giving a series of different types of courses in my personal studio on technique, harmony, rhythms, accompaniment and much more.
Small Groups I am offering 8 courses in total this August. Class sizes are limited to 5 students only.
All courses are 12 hours long and classes are from 10am to 2pm for 3 days.
Information and Subscription www.oscarherrero.com