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June 2010

Greetings!

We've change our look a little!  If you've been in to our Effingham store then you've noticed that we've change the layout a bit. Band has really grown in the past year and in order to accommodate this growth we've changed  our floorplan so that we could expand our band sales area.  We now carry a larger amount of reeds and band accessories, and created a little more space for all of you to come in and try us out.
 Ed & Josh sporting their new gear in our Champaign store.
Ed & Josh SMC shirts
  We've also added a new logo to give some recognition to our guitar clientele.  We think it gives this group some additional unity, and we have to say, we love the look!  We love it so much that we've added a line of T-shirts and other gear, so be on the lookout if you want to look good!

 
Stay tuned in,
 
Eric Dennis
Samuel Music Company
 
Samuel Music Company
Stoplight Sale! Fri. June 11 & Sat. June 12

stoplightYou have two days to save big at Samuel Music!  Come in for our stoplight sale where you'll find prices so low they'll stop you in your tracks!!

This is your chance to pick up some great gear at unbelievable prices. Guitars, drums and amplifiers at up to 60% off list-price.  Hundreds of green, yellow and red-marked items at, near, or below cost! And once it's gone, it's gone, so don't hesitate!  It's shop 'till you drop at Samuel Music!  Doors open at all locations at 10 a.m.

And a special bonus...14% off anything that fits in your Samuel Music bag!
SOHO Music Festival  this weekend!

SOHO flyerSamuel Music is proud to be a supporter of the SOHO Music Festival.  Now in its 6th year, the festival showcases local music and the wealth of talent around us while providing some much-needed financial support for local charities.  With over 25 bands from Springfield and the surrounding area, there's something for everyone no matter what type of music lover you are!  Proceeds will support a Relay for Life team for cancer research, and the Mini O'Bierne Crisis Nursery which provides temporary care for children whose families are in crisis.


Start Time: Friday, June 4, 2010 at 2:00pm
End Time: Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 11:00pm
Location: Old State Capitol, Springfield, IL

Performers:
The Micah Walk Band
The Station
Max Allen Band
Cabin Fever
Dan Hubbard and the Humidors
Sarah Schneider Band
Triple Lindy
Gypsy Collabo
Luke Turasky Project
Greenview
Alamode
South Fork
Tom Irwin and the Hayburners
Wabash Run
Deep Lunar Blue
A Day and A Wake Up
Black Feet
The Waves
Telegraph 3AM
Blue G's
Joe Frew
Pete Sander
Chris Maxey
Josie Lowder
The Ramblin' Blues Band
The Irinites

It's a great cause and promises to be a great weekend of music and fun.  Come on out and enjoy!
 
Maylae Concert Raised the Roof (and some $)

Maylae Concert 4 2010May 7 we rocked Effingham with the sounds of local favorite Maylae.  The group performed for over two hours, entertaining about 70 music enthusiasts  with some popular favorites.  Samuel donated hamburgers and hot dogs, Pepsi provided chips and water, and all proceeds raised from the sale of food was donated to the band boosters.

EHS Band kids






Pictured are three EHS band members -  Eric Larimore, Jenna Wright and Shanna McIntyre - who were part of hard-working crew raising money for the EHS band.
 
More Budding Musicians!


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As our Band Representative, Craig Towsley spends most of his time visiting schools.  And this time of year he is lucky enough to see the students in action at many of his stops as they prepare for their end-of-the-year concerts. 




effingham store front
Pictured are fifth-grade band members of the Shelbyville Moulton Middle School .  Craig enjoyed listening to them as they performed for their fourth-grade classmates under the guidance of Band director AJ Gatewood.




Robinson



Another recent stop was  Robinson Lincoln Elementary School, where Craig caught  band members preparing for a percussion performance with band director Joe Smith.



 
Samuel Music Company
Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday, June 1 Band Step-Up Night, Effingham store
  • Thursday, June 3 Step-Up Night, Champaign
  • Friday, June 4, SOHO Music festival
  • Friday June 18 - Sunday June 20 NAMM Show (Nashville)
  • Tuesday, June 22 Hal Leonard Workshop with Jennfier Linn, Champaign store
  • Friday June 25 & Saturday June 26 Urbana Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival, Urbana
NAMM Promo
 
About Samuel Music Company
Samuel Music is the largest full-line, full-service retail music company in downstate Illinois.  We're dedicated to providing quality musical products, education, and music services.  Since 1946, Samuel Music has represented the finest brand name pianos, guitars, amplifiers, band instruments, keyboards, drums, public address systems, and church organs while specializing in repair service, education, financing and rental-purchase plans.  With locations in Effingham, Champaign, and Springfield Illinois, we're devoted to enriching your life through music.  Please stop in at any time to see how we can enrich yours.

Samuel Music Company
908 W Fayette
Effingham, Illinois 62401
217-342-9221 or 800-252-9266

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