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A New Way of Doing Business: “The Club” Located on Level 2 of the Nashville Convention Center, The Club is a new option—reserved exclusively for Members wearing Red or Blue badges. Non-exhibiting Commercial Members may purchase a Club Membership at the Registration/Membership area, which will permit them to hold private meetings and/or host events, whether or not they are an assigned exhibitor. It’s the perfect place to meet and network with industry peers at open tables in a quiet, informal setting. In addition, The Club provides: • Meeting tables • Private meeting rooms (4–6 people limit) • e-mail/Internet access • Free copy services (50-copy limit) • Limited printing capabilities (1–2 pages for boarding passes, etc.) • Complimentary beverages Finding the Hot Spots in Music City USA There’s no shortage of live music clubs to check out for a memorable night on the town in Nashville! Here are a few places you might want to drop by after show hours: Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar 220 Printers Alley • 615.24.BLUES This Mardi Gras-styled bar features a seven-piece award-winning band playing a mixture of Chicago and Delta blues. Douglas Corner Café 2106-A 8th Avenue South • 615.298.1688 Established acts, top songwriters and a wide array of musical styles make this café a favorite among locals and visitors. Layla’s Bluegrass Inn 418 Broadway • 615.726.2799 Discover what visitors and locals love about this place—it offers great live entertainment, your favorite drinks, great eats and true Southern hospitality! 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill 818 3rd Avenue South • 615.259.9891 This club offers a great variety of musical styles—you’ll find everything from Progressive to Blues, R&B to Rock & Roll, Alternative to Americana. Wolfy’s 425 Broadway • 615.251.1621 Local country bands croon nightly, and on weekends, the Bada Bing Bada Boom Band performs original, danceable swing music. Patent or Trademark Questions? Make an Appointment with the USPTO The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will again be in attendance at 2008 Summer NAMM in Nashville (Booth #2103, located on Level 2, adjacent to The Club). As a courtesy to NAMM exhibitors, USPTO staff will make themselves available for meetings during show hours—either at their booth or in a private meeting room in The Club. Interested parties should contact the USPTO to schedule a meeting date and time. Please send your meeting request to Susan.Anthony@USPTO.GOV. We’ll See You in Nashville! For more information on all things Summer NAMM, please visit www.namm.org/summer. SUMMER 2008 7 http://www.namm.org/summer

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Playback - Spring 2008 Contents From the President NAMM Events Music in the News The Local Community Music Store: A Family Affair Commercial Retail Washington Watch Reps in the Field New Domestic Members International NAMM Foundation Music Notes Resources Viewpoint Playback Supplement : Summer NAMM08 Concerts & Events Artist Appearances What to See NAMM University Sessions

Playback - Summer 2008

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