Marich Music Blog!

What? You didn’t see my post from day 2? HHHmmm….

Last day here at Summer NAMM and Dick and Marilyn are off SHOPPING. Marilyn is playing cruise director and running from booth, order form in hand, shouting “We NEED this in our shop!”

We’ve got some cool new gift buys coming for that picker who “has everything”– Solid wood pick holders that actually look nice. Just think–you can keep your washing machine pick free, AND accent your furniture! Functional nick knacks are THE BEST.

That’s just one of the many cool things we have coming. We’re going from the simple to the new-age-ultra-cool-watch out Tomorrowland-laser beams for music makers.
Are you confused yet? That’s okay. Come in and see for yourself.

Some of the new stuff we’ll have right away, and some will take a little while. That’s okay because anyone of us would be glad to bend your ear for as long as you’d like to listen. (I promise it won’t be nearly as painful as a banjo lesson).

Dick is still a celebrity around here and Marilyn still giggles (Katie plays it cool, of course.  She’s used to celebrity status)  every time someone speaks about his 15 minutes of fame on the panel.

Oh, you know we love it.

See you all soon.

Kate

NAMM Day 1:

Dick wowed them (or at least made them laugh) as a panelist this morning at the NAMM U breakfast session.  He shared his his passion and excitement for the business with his age old (68 to be exact) humor and vignettes from the “early days.”  He did all but share how he proposed to Marilyn and chose the name of the store…Did I pique your interest?  Ask him!

I have a 20 minute time limit on this computer so I must keep this post short… there is an angry tuba player vying for computer time.  Never mess with an angry tubist! (tubuist? tubbiest? tuba  player? tuba dealer?) 

We’re checking out some cool products and I’ll be back–once I figure out how to remove my head from the bell of this thing.

Stay tuned.

Hi All,

It’s been a crazy busy June and I know you’ve all been staring at your computer screens in semi paralysis waiting in vain for your local music store to post something witty, insightful, and absolutely brilliant on the Marich Music blog.  Well, you can wipe up that drool and wash that crusty coffee cup, because I’m back to give you an ear full (eye full?).

Where to begin!

Countdown to summer NAMM…5 days!  Yes, you can follow good ol’ Dick ‘n Marilyn (and lovely young Kathleen) down to Nashville TN for the National Association of Music Merchant trade show this coming weekend.   I’ll be super blog girl while we’re down there and give updates daily (if all goes according to plan).

Music Camp was an amazing success. Keep checking the site for pictures-they should up this week. Your child MAY be the next star of the Marich Music Website.   For those of you who missed the camper concert last Friday: shame shame. It really was THAT good.

WARNING: MAJOR CLASS PLUG AHEAD

We still have a couple of openings for Music Camp 2, Rock Band, Girls Rock, and the Saxophone Class.  They are filling up quickly, so be sure to fill out your registration soon.  Sure, outside activities are great in the summer, but why not burn a few less calories and build a few more braincells this year!  And really, it HAS rained every 3 minutes since April–no point in sticking the big toe in the swimming pool if you’re going to get struck by lightening anyway.

Sign up for summer music camps–you have a much less chance of getting hit by lightening in our beautiful education center.

To answer the question on everyone’s mind lately…YES.  Marich is really THAT old.  This July marks the start of our 35th year in business.  Anyone out there remember our first days?  I hope so because I certainly don’t. You didn’t think I was THAT old did you??

We will be having special events all year long to celebrate this momentous occiaion.  Stay tuned for updates.