M&S Retailer M&S Retailer 15, 2008 - Vol.25 No.11 - Music & Sound ...

F E AT U R E SON THE COVERA Quarter-Century of theMusic & Sound Retailer!Our 25-year magazine retrospective begins on p. 20and runs all of the way to p. 57 (with some stories inbetween). Wow, a lot has happened in that time.b u z z3 Latest8 Industry10 People11 Dealer12 ProductsPage 47VOLUME 25 NO. 11InsidePage 18Page 16c o l u m n s19 Music & SoundIndependent RetailerWe honor Lou Kraus Music in Nebraska, celebrating 25years of service and California’s Zone Music, celebrating its25th anniversary.32 MI SpyTravel & Leisure recently said Charleston, S.C., has the nicestpeople and best antique shops in the country. But, doesit have the nicest store owners and best music instrumentstores? Let’s find out.35 Five Minutes WithHohner’s Scott Emmerman talks about the huge Bob Dylanharmonica launch and a whole lot more.43 Bags/Cases UpdateMarty Harrison of Access Bags and Cases, Agatha Gerutto ofRoad Ready Cases, and Jonny Edwards of Coffin Case giveyou tips on selling bags and cases in these brutal economictimes.45 Special GuestEditorialMusic & Sound Retailer assistant editor Michelle Loebreflects on her past five years with the magazine.47 MSR Anniversary—Lee OskarWe take a look at 25 years of Lee Oskar by asking theman himself. We talk about how the company got started,what he thinks of the market now, and his times with theultra popular band War.49 Sales GuruGene Fresco explains why you MUST set goals as asalesperson.51 VeddatorialDan Vedda opened his store right around when the Music& Sound Retailer began. He takes a look back at how hebecame an MI dealer and reflects on his 12 years writingthis column.58 Formidable FemalesVikki Hayward, Gator Cases marketing manager, was a hugefan of the company years before she joined it. Learn abouther future goals, why she enjoys her job, and much more.Page 45Page 43Page 9 November 2008