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		<title>Ministry Month &#8211; Brought to You by Paul Bothner Music and CCFM</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 2012 - Ministry Month - Featuring absolutely FREE events related to Leadership Development, Gospel Industry Education and Music Technology Workshops. Dates and info now available. Just click the link.  <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/coming-soon-ministry-month-brought-to-you-by-paul-bothner-music-and-ccfm/">Read More: Ministry Month &#8211; Brought to You by Paul Bothner Music and CCFM</a>]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/coming-soon-ministry-month-brought-to-you-by-paul-bothner-music-and-ccfm/attachment/2012_ministry_month_web_400x400/" rel="attachment wp-att-13476"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13476" title="2012_Ministry_Month_web_400x400" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012_Ministry_Month_web_400x400.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="400" /></a></p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #5b5b82;"><br />
May 2012 &#8211; Ministry Month</span></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #5b5b82;">Brought to You by</span><br />
<span style="color: #5b5b82;">Paul Bothner Music and CCFM</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/coming-soon-ministry-month-brought-to-you-by-paul-bothner-music-and-ccfm/attachment/ccfm-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-13200"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13200" title="ccfm" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ccfm.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="146" /></a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #849d84;">Absolutely <span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>FREE</em></span> Workshops on:</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #d60000;">Leadership Development</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #d60000;">Gospel Industry Education</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #d60000;">Music Technology Workshops</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> Events:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Sat 5 May 2012 &#8211; Ministry Leading – both vertical and horizontal @ our N1 City Outlet 11h00 by Kendrick Simon</strong> &#8211; Experienced and vibrant Worship Pastor and Part of New Breed Africa.</li>
<li> <strong>Wed 9 May 2012 – Drums/Guitar/Keyboards &#8211; Musicians and Music Ministry in Worship Leading @ the <em>NEW</em> Claremont Outlet @ 19h00 with JP CROUCH.</strong> Not only is JP the music director at his local church but he&#8217;s also an experienced pro-session player.</li>
<li> <strong>Sat 12 May 2012 &#8211; Ministry Leading – both vertical and horizontal @ the Somerset West Outlet @ 11h00 &#8211; Julita Kok (from Nue Light / worship pastor).</strong> In addition to being a worship leader for many years, Julita is an experienced and celebrated events organizer and CEO of Nue Light Productions.</li>
<li><strong>Wed 16 May 2012 &#8211; Vocals &#8211; Your Most Powerful Instrument @ <em>NEW</em> Claremont Outlet @ 19h00 by Neville D.</strong> Neville is an extraordinary singer and rising star with an increasing portfolio of international significance.</li>
<li><strong>Sat 19 May 2012 – Copyrighting and the Legal bits for the Gospel Artist @ N1 City Branch @ 11h00 by Mart-Marie Schoeman</strong> a reputed music business consultant and music publisher. She&#8217;s experienced in working for major music labels and has also authored the E-Book: When Music is Your Business.</li>
<li><strong>Wed 23 May 2012 – House of Worship Sound Reinforcement @ the Somerset West Outlet @ 19h00 by Ezra Delport.</strong> Ezra was a sound engineer on the international tour of Gospel Artist Israel.</li>
<li><strong>Wed 30 May 2012 &#8211; House of Worship Sound Reinforcement @ the Plumstead Outlet @ 19h00 by Ezra Delport.</strong></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #5858a1;"><strong>Events for Jean Village Music in Gauteng</strong></span></h2>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jean Village Music will have One <span style="color: #ff0000;">BIG</span> Workshop with Many Performers</strong></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date: </strong>5<sup>th</sup> of May</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Venue: </strong>Jean Village Music</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>All the featured artists will discuss aspects of playing in a church group, from getting the right sound, to P.A. and monitors, arranging and playing together in worship.</strong></div>
<h2>Artists include:</h2>
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<li>Jason Moser (ZIldjian Endorsee) who plays drums for Louis Britz and Retief Burger</li>
<li>Stefan Swart who plays Guitar for Retief Burger and others</li>
<li>Johan Bouwer who plays Bass for Reana Nel, Retief Burger and others</li>
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<div>They&#8217;ll also have one of the prominent worship leaders, of one of the local churches, to discuss his role in the setup.</div>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4b4ba5;">Events for Glenwood Village Music in KZN</span></h2>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Clinician: </strong>Ruben Thomas</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Date:</strong> 5<sup>th</sup> May 2012 @ 11am</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Venue:</strong> Glenwood Village Music</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>His workshop  will be about mixing and onstage sound. </strong></div>
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<h2><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bios of a few of the Clinicians:</span></strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333399;"><strong>Mart-Marie Schoeman</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/coming-soon-ministry-month-brought-to-you-by-paul-bothner-music-and-ccfm/attachment/m-schoeman-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-13210"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-13210 aligncenter" title="M Schoeman" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/M-Schoeman1-100x87.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="87" /></a>Mart-Marie Schoeman has more than a decade’s worth of experience in the South African music industry.  In the early years, she was involved with Maranatha Record Company and Merchant Music. She is currently working as a Music Business Consultant, presenting workshops across the country. She focuses a large portion of her time and expertise on her company, NewTunes Publishing, as well as the management of the international sub-publisher, CopyCare Africa.  Mart-Marie has assisted many up-and-coming artists, through kick-starting their music careers with valuable guidance.  She&#8217;s recently released a new E-book called “When music is your business”.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #333399;">Neville D</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/coming-soon-ministry-month-brought-to-you-by-paul-bothner-music-and-ccfm/attachment/neville-d/" rel="attachment wp-att-13211"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-13211 aligncenter" title="Neville D" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Neville-D-100x100.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /></a>Neville D is an extraordinary singer, with an incredible vocal ability and heart-warming song writing skills. He is a seasoned yet fresh South African artist, whom is set to take the world stage! Having opened for US superstars Joe, Keith Sweat and Deborah Cocks, and performed live at the prestigious Dove Awards, Neville D. is ready to showcase his experience and new songs to his home country.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #333399;">Julita Kok</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/coming-soon-ministry-month-brought-to-you-by-paul-bothner-music-and-ccfm/attachment/julita-kok/" rel="attachment wp-att-13214"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-13214 aligncenter" title="Julita Kok" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Julita-Kok-97x100.jpg" alt="" width="97" height="100" /></a>Julita Kok is mostly known for managing some of South Africa’s greatest Christian artists such as Loyiso Bala, Neville D, Ivan Siegelaar, Elton Jansen and many more.  Her passion is to showcase these talents.  In 2011 her showcase, Christmas with God TV, was broadcasted worldwide under the Nue Light flag, of which she is the CEO.  She has established herself as a live events organizer with a difference.  Her shows are always a great experience! Excellence is not compromised. She has also been a Worship Pastor since 2000.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #333399;">JP Crouch</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/coming-soon-ministry-month-brought-to-you-by-paul-bothner-music-and-ccfm/attachment/jp-crouch/" rel="attachment wp-att-13213"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-13213 aligncenter" title="JP Crouch" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/JP-Crouch-100x67.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="67" /></a>JP Crouch has been playing drums from the age of 12, in Church from the age of 14 and professionally for over 10 years. He is Drummer for Jesse Jordan and Gareth James and has worked with Artists like Karen Zoid, Albert Frost, The Blues Broers and Gerald Clarke and also works as a studio session and freelance drummer. JP has gained extensive experience in almost all genres of music, as a performer and drumming teacher. He is the Band Leader at his local church and also works as an MD for other artists. JP works according to 4 principles in his career, 1) Reliability, 2) Musicality, 3) Versatility and 4) Positive Attitude. For social networking: <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bothners.co.za/wp-admin/www.facebook.com/jp.crouch1"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: x-small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: x-small;">www.facebook.com/jp.crouch1</span></span></span></span></span></a> / </span>Twitter &#8211; @JPCrouchmusic</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #333399;">Kendrick Simon</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/coming-soon-ministry-month-brought-to-you-by-paul-bothner-music-and-ccfm/attachment/kendrick-simon/" rel="attachment wp-att-13217"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-13217 aligncenter" title="Kendrick Simon" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kendrick-Simon-100x84.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="84" /></a>Kendrick Simon is one of the most vibrant Worship Pastors you will see on stage. With an amazing vocal ability, no wonder Israel Houghton chose him as part of his New Breed Africa team. Kendrick has performed the world over and is a great songwriter, guitarist, pianist and vocalist.  His passion is to lead people into worship and have an experience with the King of all Kings.</p>
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		<title>New Paul Bothner Music Claremont Open!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JamesR</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! The NEW Paul Bothner Music Claremont branch is officially OPEN!! The BIGGER, BETTER BOTHNER'S is in Stadium on Main Claremont, just down the road from the old premises. <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/paul-bothner-music-claremont-closed-from-23-to-25-april-2012-due-to-us-moving-premises-re-opening-on-26-april/">Read More: New Paul Bothner Music Claremont Open!!</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/paul-bothner-music-claremont-closed-from-23-to-25-april-2012-due-to-us-moving-premises-re-opening-on-26-april/attachment/8may400open/" rel="attachment wp-att-13547"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13547" title="8may400Open" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/8may400Open.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="282" /></a></h1>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">IMPORTANT NOTICE!</span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>The <em>NEW</em> Paul Bothner Music Claremont branch is officially OPEN! </strong></span><strong>The<span style="color: #000080;"><em> BIGGER, BETTER BOTHNER&#8217;S </em><span style="color: #000000;">is </span></span>in Stadium on Main Claremont, just down the road from the old premises.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">New Address:</span> Shop PO 01, Stadium on Main, corner of Hawthorne and Main rd Claremont.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The contact number is <span style="color: #000080;">STILL</span> the same: <span style="color: #000080;">021 6744030.</span></strong></p>
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		<title>RØDE Announces Worldwide Band Competition &#8211; RØDE ROCKS!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[RØDE Microphones is very excited to announce the launch of 'RØDE Rocks!' - an international band competition designed to locate and showcase the best in independent, unsigned talent around the world and reward them with an all expenses paid recording session in Hollywood <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/rode-announces-worldwide-band-competition-rode-rocks/">Read More: RØDE Announces Worldwide Band Competition &#8211; RØDE ROCKS!</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BeFunky_Roderocks.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12881" title="BeFunky_Roderocks" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BeFunky_Roderocks.png" alt="" width="560" height="280" /></a>RØDE Microphones is very excited to announce the launch of &#8216;RØDE Rocks!&#8217; &#8211; an international band competition designed to locate and showcase the best in independent, unsigned talent around the world and reward them with an all expenses paid recording session in Hollywood with renowned producer Alain Johannes, as well as studio prize packs consisting of microphones and speakers.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">How do I enter the RØDE Rocks competition?</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">To enter &#8216;RØDE Rocks&#8217;, artists need to record an original composition of more than two minutes in length and then create an accompanying video that features at least one RØDE microphone.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">After uploading the video to YouTube the artist simply needs to visit <a href="http://www.rodemic.com/roderocks" target="_blank">www.roderocks.com</a> and submit their details along with a link to the video.</p>
<p>At the end of June 2012 a panel of guest judges including Matt Sorum (Guns n’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, The Cult), David Catching (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal), Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist (The Hives), James Lavelle (UNKLE, MoWax), Band of Horses, Gareth Liddiard (The Drones), Har Mar Superstar, Deuce and Warpaint will reduce the number of entrants to ten finalists, and those videos will be showcased on the RØDE website for a two week period in which all visitors will be invited to vote for their favourite performance.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">What Prizes Do I Win?</h2>
<p>First prize winners will receive return flights to Los Angeles, California to record at the famous Record Plant studios in Hollywood, with superstar producer Alain Johannes. Johannes is one of rock’s most in-demand collaborators, following his work with artists such as Chris Cornell, Queens of the Stone Age, Arctic Monkeys, Mark Lanegan, Them Crooked Vultures and more. Providing additional production and engineering support during the recording session will be John Merchant (Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, R.Kelly, Celine Dion, Lenny Kravitz, Phil Ramone) and Grammy Award winner Francis Buckley (Quincy Jones, Aerosmith, Alanis Morisette, Paula Abdul, LL Cool J, Black Flag). Additionally the winning artist(s) will receive vocal training throughout the sessions from SLS certified instructor Robert ‘RAab’ Stevenson (Kelly Rowland, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, The Singing Office). The resulting recording will be professionally mixed and mastered, and provided to the winning artist to release as they see fit. Second and third prize winners will each receive a studio prize pack consisting of a number of studio and live performance microphones and studio monitors from Event, totalling over US$15,000 in value.</p>
<div id="attachment_12879" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 373px"><a href="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BeFunky_RØDE-Microphones-Second-Prize.png"><img class=" wp-image-12879 " title="BeFunky_RØDE Microphones - Second Prize" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BeFunky_RØDE-Microphones-Second-Prize.png" alt="" width="363" height="175" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Rode Rock - Second Prize</p></div>
<div id="attachment_12880" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 375px"><a href="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BeFunky_RØDE-Microphones-Third-Prize.png"><img class=" wp-image-12880 " title="BeFunky_RØDE Microphones - Third Prize" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BeFunky_RØDE-Microphones-Third-Prize.png" alt="" width="365" height="176" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Rode Rocks - Third Prize</p></div>
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<p>&#8220;A quick tour of the most popular independent YouTube artists will show that RØDE is already the microphone of choice for showcasing these incredible talents&#8221; commented Damien Wilson, RØDE&#8217;s Global Sales &amp; Marketing Director. &#8220;We&#8217;re very excited about the &#8216;RØDE ROCKS!&#8217; competition being the connector between these great independent talents and some of the music industry&#8217;s finest artists, producers and engineers, as well as offering the winner a once-in-a-lifetime, money-can&#8217;t-buy recording experience!&#8221; Full terms and conditions are available on the competition website. Visit <a href="http://www.rodemic.com/roderocks" target="_blank">www.roderocks.com</a>now to enter!</p>
<h3>RØDE Rocks &#8211; Video</h3>
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		<title>Killswitch Engage Joins The Laney Family Of Endorsees</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:50:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laney is pleased to announce that Killswitch Engage have joined the Laney Family of Endorsees. Both guitarists, Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel will be using the Ironheart range of amplifiers and Cabinets with both Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace. <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/killswitch-engage-joins-the-laney-family-of-endorsees/">Read More: Killswitch Engage Joins The Laney Family Of Endorsees</a>]]></description>
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<p>Laney is pleased to announce that Killswitch Engage have joined the Laney Family of Endorsees. Both guitarists, Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel will be using the Ironheart range of amplifiers and Cabinets with both Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace. Adam and Joel used the Ironheart’s on stage this past weekend for Times of Grace’s performances at the Soundwave Festival in Australia.</p>
<p>Adam had this to say: “Very excited to be on board with the Laney family! The Ironheart sounds musical, punchy, and loud…a great live head for sure. One sick riff box!!!”</p>
<p>Joel also commented: ”Laney amps sound killer! The Ironheart is clean, focused and heavy all at the same time. Love it!”</p>
<p>Chris Taylor, Artist Relations manager commented on the endorsement &#8211; “We are extremely proud to welcome Adam and Joel to the Laney family of endorsees. Adam and Joel represent the present and future of metal, a genre that was started with the sound of Tony Iommi’s Laney amplifiers in 1970. Having Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace using the Ironheart range is a perfect match; pioneers of modern metal with the perfect metal amplifier.”</p>
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		<title>WANTED: Your Gear!! REWARD: Trade-In at Paul Bothner Music!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Chance to Upgrade to the Dream Gear You Deserve... Terms and Conditions Apply <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/reward-your-gear-is-wanted-trade-in-your-gear-at-paul-bothner-music/">Read More: WANTED: Your Gear!! REWARD: Trade-In at Paul Bothner Music!!</a>]]></description>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;">Your Gear is Wanted </span></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;">Trade in Your Gear Here </span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;">A Chance to Upgrade to the Dream Gear You Deserve&#8230; </span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;">Speak to our Sales Staff for Details</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333;"><strong>Terms and Conditions Apply</strong></span></p>
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		<title>Every set of Zildjian Drum Sticks that you buy goes towards a free set of sticks!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With our Zildjian drum stick Z-Cards, each set of sticks you buy will be indicated with a dedicated Zildjian sticker. When the 9 sets of required drum sticks are bought, you receive a 10th set free!! <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/featured-news/every-set-of-zildjian-drum-sticks-that-you-buy-goes-towards-a-free-set-of-sticks/">Read More: Every set of Zildjian Drum Sticks that you buy goes towards a free set of sticks!!!</a>]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/featured-news/every-set-of-zildjian-drum-sticks-that-you-buy-goes-towards-a-free-set-of-sticks/attachment/zildjians-logo/" rel="attachment wp-att-10490"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10490" title="Zildjians Logo" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Zildjians-Logo.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="149" /></a></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Every set of Zildjian Drum Sticks that you buy goes toward a Free Set of Sticks!!!</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333399;"><strong>Terms and conditions apply.</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/featured-news/every-set-of-zildjian-drum-sticks-that-you-buy-goes-towards-a-free-set-of-sticks/attachment/zildjian-sticks/" rel="attachment wp-att-10518"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10518" title="Zildjian Sticks" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Zildjian-Sticks.jpg" alt="" width="396" height="139" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">With our Zildjian drum stick Z-Cards, each set of sticks you buy will be indicated with a dedicated Zildjian sticker. When the 9 sets of required drum sticks are bought, you receive a 10th set free!!</p>
<h3><strong>Zildjian&#8217;s Historical Background</strong></h3>
<div id="attachment_10520" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/featured-news/every-set-of-zildjian-drum-sticks-that-you-buy-goes-towards-a-free-set-of-sticks/attachment/avedis-zildjian-ii/" rel="attachment wp-att-10520"><img class="size-full wp-image-10520" title="Avedis Zildjian II" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Avedis-Zildjian-II.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Avedis Zildjian II</p></div>
<p><strong></strong> <strong>Every Company has a story: Zildjian&#8217;s dates to 1623</strong></p>
<p>Avedis Zildjian I (the first) was an Armenian alchemist in the city of Constantinople in the early seventeenth century. While attempting to create gold by combining base metals, he discovered an alloy of copper, tin, and traces of silver with unique sound qualities. In 1618, Avedis used his secret alloy to create cymbals of spectacular clarity and power. The sound of the instruments was so extraordinary that the Sultan invited Avedis to live at court (Topkapi Palace) to make cymbals for the Sultan&#8217;s elite Janissary Bands. As Avedis&#8217; reputation grew, the Sultan gave him the name &#8220;Zildjian&#8221; in Armenian (Zilciyan in Turkish), a word meaning &#8220;son of cymbal maker.&#8221;</p>
<p>In 1623, Avedis was granted permission to leave the palace in order to start his own business in a suburb of Constantinople named Psamatia. That same business is now nearly four centuries old and has been passed down to Zildjian heirs for fifteen generations. Relocating to America in 1929, Avedis III moved the Zildjian factory to Quincy, MA and then to its current location in Norwell, MA for Zildjian&#8217;s 350th Anniversary. The business passed to Avedis&#8217; son, Armand in 1977 and then to Armand&#8217;s daughter, Craigie, in 1999. Currently, Craigie and her sister Debbie continue the family tradition in what is recognized as the oldest family-owned business in America.</p>
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<p><strong>Conditions:</strong><br />
Endorsees and affiliates do not qualify.<br />
Sticks discounted by sales staff do not apply.<br />
Sticks sold during sales, clear-outs and promotions do not qualify.</p>
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		<title>Roland Foresta Launch</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roland Foresta is a specially prepared in-store environment for choosing a digital piano, a quiet and comfortable space in which you can select the instrument that perfectly suits your needs and lifestyle. <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/roland-foresta-launch/">Read More: Roland Foresta Launch</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;">Roland Foresta Launch</h2>
<p>Paul Bothner Music, in partnership with Roland, the renowned digital piano manufacturer, has taken a step in the right direction &#8211; creating the ideal environment for choosing the correct digital piano. So, how’s that possible?</p>
<p>The answer is Foresta! What is Foresta, you may ask?</p>
<p>Roland Foresta is a specially prepared in-store environment for choosing a digital piano. It&#8217;s a quiet and comfortable space, in which you can select the instrument, that perfectly suits your needs and lifestyle. There are many things to consider, when choosing your perfect digital piano, including sound, touch, function, and design. In addition, there are various types and grades to select from. It’s important that you spend a relaxed time, exploring different instruments to discover the model which you enjoy the most. We want customers to choose the best piano for their needs, so we&#8217;ve created the Foresta environment, equipped with the very latest Roland digital piano lineup. This is a unique and wonderful environment. You can spend as much time as you need to see, try, and choose the right instrument for your home.</p>
<p>Paul Bothner Music and Roland Digital Pianos are proud to present Roland Foresta, at Paul Bothner Music Superstores in Plumstead and N1 City.</p>
<p>Recently we had the Roland Foresta launch at our Superstore in N1 City, here are a couple of pictures.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-7410" href="http://bothners.co.za/news/roland-foresta-launch/attachment/clive-barnett-at-roland-foresta-launch-s/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7410" title="Clive Barnett at Roland Foresta Launch s" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Clive-Barnett-at-Roland-Foresta-Launch-s.jpg" alt="" width="408" height="306" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Clive Barnett &#8211; Western Cape Dept. of Education &#8211; gives a talk</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong> </p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-7411" href="http://bothners.co.za/news/roland-foresta-launch/attachment/kyle-petersen-on-roland-supernatural-technology-s/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7411" title="Kyle Petersen on Roland SuperNatural Technology s" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Kyle-Petersen-on-Roland-SuperNatural-Technology-s.jpg" alt="" width="408" height="306" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Regional Head of Keyboards &#8211; Kyle Petersen </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong> </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Carel Van Heerden &#8211; Retail Director &#8211; addresses the attendees</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong> </p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-7413" href="http://bothners.co.za/news/roland-foresta-launch/attachment/clive-barnett-cuts-ribbon-at-roland-foresta-launch-s/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7413" title="Clive Barnett Cuts Ribbon at Roland Foresta Launch s" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Clive-Barnett-Cuts-Ribbon-at-Roland-Foresta-Launch-s.jpg" alt="" width="408" height="306" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Clive Barnett cuts the ceremonial ribbon</strong></p>
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<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-7414" href="http://bothners.co.za/news/roland-foresta-launch/attachment/sulayman-human-demonstrates-roland-supernatural-technology-s/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7414" title="Sulayman Human Demonstrates Roland SuperNatural Technology s" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Sulayman-Human-Demonstrates-Roland-SuperNatural-Technology-s.jpg" alt="" width="399" height="299" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sulayman Human Demonstrates Roland &#8216;SuperNatural Technology&#8217; Tone</strong></p>
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<p><strong>For further enquiries contact</strong></p>
<p>Chris at the N1 Superstore &#8211; 021 595 2444<br />
Kyle at the Plumstead Superstore – 021 761 4828</p>
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		<title>Zildjian Welcomes Nathan Followill, The Kings of Leon&#8217;s Drummer!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JamesR</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Kings of Leon have enjoyed great success over the course of their career with five album releases on RCA, record digital sales, rankings in the Top 10 in over 10 countries, as well as Grammy Award nominations. World Class Cymbals for World Class Players!! Check these Zildjians out live at KOL's upcoming local concerts!!  <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/zildjian-welcomes-kings-of-leon-drummer-nathan-followill/">Read More: Zildjian Welcomes Nathan Followill, The Kings of Leon&#8217;s Drummer!!</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;">Zildjian Welcomes Kings of Leon&#8217;s Drummer, Nathan Followill, to its Worldwide Family of Artists.</h2>
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<p>Currently touring on the heels of the release of its new album, Come Around Sundown, Kings of Leon is one of the most successful bands in the world. Originally formed in 1999, the band hails from Tennessee and features Nathan, brothers Caleb and Jared, and their cousin, Matthew. Kings of Leon has enjoyed great success over the course of its career with five album releases on RCA, record digital sales, rankings in the Top 10 in over 10 countries, as well as Grammy Award nominations.</p>
<p>Raised in the South, Nathan and his brothers spent their childhood traveling from one Pentecostal church to the next. Nathan and Caleb moved to Nashville to pursue music careers and Kings of Leon was formed, after younger brother Jared and cousin Matthew joined the band in 1999.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="kol" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kol.jpg" alt="" width="398" height="265" /></p>
<p>In 2002 the band signed with RCA Records and has since released five albums; Youth and Young Manhood (August 2003), Aha Shake Heartbreak (February 2005), Because of the Times (April 2007), Only by the Night (September 2008), and Come around Sundown (October 2010).</p>
<p>“We’re thrilled to welcome Nathan to the Zildjian Family,” commented Sarah Malaney, Artist Relations Manager. “He’s already made an indelible mark on the drumming community and we’re excited he’s playing Zildjian.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Nathan&#8217;s new Zildjian setup includes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>15&#8243; A Zildjian New Beat HiHats</li>
<li>8&#8243; A Custom Splash</li>
<li>20&#8243; Crash of Doom</li>
<li>20&#8243; K Light Flat Ride</li>
<li>24&#8243; A Zildjian Medium Ride</li>
<li>24&#8243; K Light Ride</li>
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<h2>Related Links</h2>
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<li><a title="Kings of Leon Facebook Page" href="http://www.facebook.com/KingsOfLeon" target="_blank">Kings of Leon Facebook Page</a></li>
<li><a title="Kings of Leon Homepage" href="http://kingsofleonmusic.com/" target="_blank">Kings of Leon Ho</a><a rel="attachment wp-att-7395" href="http://bothners.co.za/news/zildjian-welcomes-kings-of-leon-drummer-nathan-followill/attachment/kol/"></a><a title="Kings of Leon Homepage" href="http://kingsofleonmusic.com/" target="_blank">mepage</a></li>
<li><a title="Kings of Leon Myspace " href="http://www.myspace.com/kingsofleon" target="_blank">Kings of Leon Myspace</a></li>
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		<title>Chicago Honours the Legendary Buddy Guy with His Own Street!!!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blues legend Buddy Guy received a very special gift for his 75th birthday, celebrated on July 30. The Fender signature artist was honored by the city of Chicago with a special proclamation from Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and his very own street. <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/chicago-honours-the-legendary-buddy-guy-with-his-own-street/">Read More: Chicago Honours the Legendary Buddy Guy with His Own Street!!!</a>]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Chicago Honours the Legendary Buddy Guy with His Own Street!!!</h2>
<p>Blues legend Buddy Guy received a very special gift, for his 75th birthday, celebrated on July 30. The Fender signature artist, was honoured by the city of Chicago, with a special proclamation from Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his very own street.</p>
<p>The 700-block of South Wabash street, outside Guy’s restaurant and his aptly named club Legends, has been renamed as Buddy Guy Way.</p>
<p>“They normally give this to you after you are gone,” said Guy, who turned 75 on July 30. “My mom used to tell me, ‘Son, give me my flowers when I can still smell them. I’m not going to smell them when they put them on top of that grave.’”</p>
<p>Despite a steady rain, a very touched Guy insisted on venturing outside with Alderman Bob Fioretti, who read the proclamation, to view the unveiling of the street sign.</p>
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		<title>The NEW Fender Blacktop Jazz &amp; Precision Basses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drive your BASS sound with RAW HUMBUCKING POWER!! Fender’s NEW and innovative Blacktop™ series NOW expands the sonic horizon of classic Fender basses as well!!!  <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/the-new-fender-blacktop-jazz-precision-basses/">Read More: The NEW Fender Blacktop Jazz &#038; Precision Basses</a>]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">The NEW Fender Blacktop Jazz Bass</h2>
<p>Phenomenal Blacktop™ series power and performance now comes to a bold new interpretation of the venerable Jazz Bass guitar. In one of the most distinctive iterations of the instrument ever designed, Fender now introduces the Blacktop Jazz Bass.</p>
<p>Sleek and supercharged, the Blacktop Jazz Bass features dual Blacktop split-coil Precision Bass® pickups that pack a powerful one-two tonal punch. Other distinctive touches are three Jazz Bass control knobs (volume for each pickup and master tone) and a Blacktop HiMass bridge. Features include an alder body, maple neck with modern C shape and gloss urethane finish, rosewood fretboard with 9.5” radius and 20 medium jumbo frets, three-ply black-white-black pickguard, open-gear tuners and chrome hardware. Available in Black and new White Chrome Pearl.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"> The New Fender Blacktop Precision Bass</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Drive your sound with raw humbucking power. Fender’s new and innovative Blacktop™ series expanded the sonic horizon of classic Fender guitars by powering them with high-gain humbucking pickups. That phenomenal Blacktop power and performance now comes to the bass world with a dual-humbucking-pickup version of the Precision Bass® guitar.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sleek and supercharged, the Blacktop Precision Bass guitar features two pummeling Blacktop Bass humbucking pickups that make it one of the most powerful basses &#8211; if not the most powerful bass &#8211; Fender has ever offered. Other distinctive touches are three Jazz Bass control knobs (volume for each pickup and master tone) and a Blacktop™ HiMass bridge. Features include an alder body, maple neck with modern C shape and gloss urethane finish, rosewood fretboard with 9.5” radius and 20 medium jumbo frets, three-ply black-white-black pickguard, open-gear tuners and chrome hardware. Available in Black and new White Chrome Pearl.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Blacktop Jazz Bass Features</h2>
<p><strong>Model Name: </strong>Blacktop™ Jazz Bass®</p>
<p><strong>Series: </strong>Blacktop™</p>
<p><strong>Color: Black </strong>(014-8600-506) /<strong> White Chrome Pearl </strong>(014-8600-523)</p>
<p><strong>Body Material: </strong>Alder</p>
<p><strong>Body Shape: </strong>Jazz Bass®</p>
<p><strong>Body Finish: (</strong>0148600506, 0148600523) Polyester</p>
<p><strong>Neck Shape:</strong> Modern &#8220;C&#8221; Shape</p>
<p><strong>Number of Frets:</strong> 20</p>
<p><strong>Fret Size: </strong>Medium Jumbo</p>
<p><strong>Position Inlays:</strong> White Dot Position Inlays</p>
<p><strong>Fingerboard Radius: </strong>9.5&#8243; (24.1 cm)</p>
<p><strong>Fretboard: </strong>Rosewood</p>
<p><strong>Neck Material: </strong>Maple</p>
<p><strong>Neck Finish: </strong>Gloss Urethane Finish</p>
<p><strong>Nut Width: </strong>1.5&#8243; (38.1 mm)</p>
<p><strong>Scale Length:</strong> 34&#8243; (86.36 cm)</p>
<p><strong>Neck Plate: </strong>Standard 4 Bolt</p>
<p><strong>Truss Rods: </strong>Standard Truss Rod System</p>
<p><strong>Truss Rod Nut: </strong>3/16&#8243; Hex Adjustment</p>
<p><strong>Pickup Configuration: </strong>S/S</p>
<p><strong>Bridge Pickup: </strong>Blacktop™ Split Single-Coil Precision Bass® Pickup (Bridge)</p>
<p><strong>Neck Pickup:</strong> Blacktop™ Split Single-Coil Precision Bass® Pickup (Neck)</p>
<p><strong>Controls: </strong>Volume 1 (Middle Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone</p>
<p><strong>Hardware Finish:</strong> Chrome</p>
<p><strong>Bridge: </strong>Blacktop 4-Saddle Adjustable Hi-Mass Bridge</p>
<p><strong>Tuning Machines: </strong>Standard Open-Gear Tuners</p>
<p><strong>String Nut: </strong>Synthetic Bone</p>
<p><strong>Strings: </strong>Fender ® USA Super Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)</p>
<p><strong>Pickguard: </strong>3-Ply Black/White/Black</p>
<p><strong>Control Knobs: </strong>Vintage Style Jazz Bass® Knob</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Blacktop Precision Bass Features</h2>
<p><strong>Model Name: </strong>Blacktop™ Precision Bass®</p>
<p><strong>Series: </strong>Blacktop™</p>
<p><strong>Color: Black </strong>(014-8500-506) / <strong>White Chrome Pearl</strong> (014-8500-523)</p>
<p><strong>Body Material:</strong> Alder</p>
<p><strong>Body Shape: </strong>Precision Bass ®</p>
<p><strong>Body Finish:</strong> (0148500506, 0148500523) Polyester</p>
<p><strong>Neck Shape:</strong> Modern &#8220;C&#8221; Shape</p>
<p><strong>Number of Frets:</strong> 20</p>
<p><strong>Fret Size: </strong>Medium Jumbo</p>
<p><strong>Position Inlays: </strong>White Dot Position Inlays</p>
<p><strong>Fingerboard Radius: </strong>9.5&#8243; (24.1 cm)</p>
<p><strong>Fretboard: </strong>Rosewood</p>
<p><strong>Neck Material:</strong> Maple</p>
<p><strong>Neck Finish:</strong> Gloss Urethane Finish</p>
<p><strong>Nut Width:</strong> 1.625&#8243; (41.3 mm)</p>
<p><strong>Scale Length: </strong>34&#8243; (86.36 cm)</p>
<p><strong>Neck Plate:</strong> Standard 4 Bolt</p>
<p><strong>Truss Rods: </strong>Standard Truss Rod System</p>
<p><strong>Truss Rod Nut:</strong> 3/16&#8243; Hex Adjustment</p>
<p><strong>Pickup Configuration:</strong> H/H</p>
<p><strong>Bridge Pickup:</strong> Blacktop™ Bass Humbucking Pickup (Bridge)</p>
<p><strong>Neck Pickup:</strong> Blacktop™ Bass Humbucking Pickup (Neck)</p>
<p><strong>Controls: </strong>Volume 1 (Middle Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone Control</p>
<p><strong>Hardware Finish:</strong> Chrome</p>
<p><strong>Bridge: </strong>Blacktop 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass Bridge</p>
<p><strong>Tuning Machines:</strong> Standard Open-Gear Tuners</p>
<p><strong>String Nut: </strong>Synthetic Bone</p>
<p><strong>Strings:</strong> Fender® USA Super Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)</p>
<p><strong>Pickguard:</strong> 3-Ply Black/White/Black</p>
<p><strong>Control Knobs:</strong> Vintage Style Jazz Bass ® Knobs</p>
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		<title>Paul Bothner Music Now an Appointed Bose L1 Premium Partner</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JamesR</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Amazing New L1 systems combine PA and monitors into a single, highly portable unit that can be positioned behind, or to the side of individuals onstage!! A must see!!! This novel approach helps eliminate most of the issues with conventional PA systems—including excessive reverberation and extreme volume on and near the stage. They also look unusual and super stylish. Have a look at this unique, affordable speaker setup for live musicians... <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/paul-bothner-music-now-an-appointed-bose-l1-premium-partner/">Read More: Paul Bothner Music Now an Appointed Bose L1 Premium Partner</a>]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Paul Bothner Music</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Now an Appointed Bose L1 Premium Partner</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Bose is pleased to welcome on board Paul Bothner Music as a Premium Bose L1 Partner.</p>
<p>More than just a new type of loudspeaker, L1 portable line array systems, provide a completely different approach to live sound. Using proprietary Bose technology, L1 systems combine PA and monitors into an affordable, single, highly portable unit that can be positioned behind, or to the side of individuals onstage. This novel approach to amplification helps eliminate most of the issues with conventional PA systems—including excessive reverberation and extreme volume on and near the stage.</p>
<p>Lightweight, interlocking components help make L1 systems especially easy to transport and set up. And their distinctive vertical loudspeaker enclosures don&#8217;t require separate speaker stands.</p>
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<p><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/paul-bothner-music-now-an-appointed-bose-l1-premium-partner/attachment/bose-l1/" rel="attachment wp-att-7166"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7166" title="Bose L1" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Bose-L1.jpg" alt="" width="399" height="338" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>On Stage </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img title="Bose_MI" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Bose_MI.jpg" alt="" width="309" height="417" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>A Speaker base with Column of Speakers and Sub</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/paul-bothner-music-now-an-appointed-bose-l1-premium-partner/attachment/bose_cmpct/" rel="attachment wp-att-7169"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7169" title="Bose_cmpct" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Bose_cmpct.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="373" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Variation in Speaker Positioning Design</strong></p>
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		<title>Weekend Warriors Wants You!! Latest News: New Warriors Facebook Page</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s no better way to get back to playing music than joining Weekend Warriors. As a Weekend Warrior you’ll be playing with other musicians of a similar level and playing the music you love, from Daddy Cool to Snow Patrol. Check out our new 'Weekend Warriors South Africa' page on facebook! <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/featured-news/weekend-warriors-wants-you-now-recruiting/">Read More: Weekend Warriors Wants You!! Latest News: New Warriors Facebook Page</a>]]></description>
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<h2>There is nothing like playing in a band&#8230;</h2>
<p>Weekend Warriors focusses on just two things, playing great music and having fun.</p>
<p>There’s no better way to get back to playing music than joining Weekend Warriors. As a Weekend Warrior you’ll be playing with other musicians of a similar level and playing the music you love, from Daddy Cool to Snow Patrol.</p>
<p>What’s more Weekend Warriors is fun, the Weekend Warriors program takes away all the hassles of organising rehearsals and gigs, leaving you to get on with want you want to do… making great music.</p>
<h3><a rel="attachment wp-att-5663" href="http://bothners.co.za/news/featured-news/weekend-warriors-wants-you-now-recruiting/attachment/warriors3-2/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5663" title="warriors3" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/warriors3.jpg" alt="" width="172" height="235" /></a>Let the good times roll!!</h3>
<p>Weekend Warriors is an adventure that begins with a jam and ends with a gig.</p>
<p>The Weekend Warrior program provides all the latest gear, the rehearsal space, a coach and even the other members of your band! After the jam you’ll rehearse one night a week for four weeks and then finish off with a gig in a local club for your friends, family and fellow Warriors. Again it’s all arranged, the Weekend Warrior program provides the staging, the sound, the lighting and even the roadies. All you have to do is show up, have fun and be a star!!</p>
<h3>Have fun making music again!</h3>
<p>Getting involved in Weekend Warriors is easy and all you need is a little time and a good attitude. It&#8217;s all about fun.  No-one will get upset if you play the wrong notes &#8211; and there are definitely no nuns with rulers.</p>
<p>Can&#8217;t read music? No problem. Can&#8217;t read guitar tab? No problem. All we ask is that you know one end of a guitar from the other, or drum kit, or keyboard, or microphone.</p>
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<h3>The program comprises:</h3>
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<li>A jam session for all potential Warriors, where bands will be formed</li>
<li>A weekly rehearsal for four weeks working with your own Weekend Warriors coach</li>
<li>All the latest instruments and PA at the weekly rehearsal</li>
<li>The big Weekend Warriors gig, complete with staging, lighting, sound and roadies all working hard to make you a star.</li>
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<p>If you&#8217;re not sure, come along to the jam &#8211; no charge for attending. If you like it, join up!</p>
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<div id="attachment_5778" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 80px"><a href="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Weekend-Warriors-enrolment1.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-5778" title="Weekend Warriors enrolment" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Weekend-Warriors-enrolment1-70x100.jpg" alt="To download, right-click and &quot;save as&quot;" width="70" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">To download, right-click and &quot;save as&quot;</p></div>
<p><strong>Registration </strong></p>
<p>To register, download the form to the right, fill in and email to: <a href="mailto:clementg@bothner.co.za">clementg@bothner.co.za</a> or fax to 021 7994949. For telephonic queries: Clement @ 021 799 4938</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Weekend-Warriors-South-Africa/229340383771778?ref=ts&amp;sk=wall">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Weekend-Warriors-South-Africa/229340383771778?ref=ts&amp;sk=wall</a></h3>
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		<title>Akai SynthStation 49 Wins Musikmesse International Press Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JamesR</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Akai's SynthStation49 has taken the top spot in the Controller Keyboard category at Musikmesse International Press Awards (MIPAs), the "Grammy" of the Musical Instrument and Pro-Audio industry. PLUS 3 new and truly mind-blowing apps for SynthStation: Fairlight, Kinetic and Sinusoid.  <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/akai-synthstation-49-wins-musikmesse-international-press-award/">Read More: Akai SynthStation 49 Wins Musikmesse International Press Award</a>]]></description>
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<p>Known as the &#8220;Grammy&#8221; of the Musical Instrument and Pro-Audio industry, the Musikmesse International Press Awards (MIPAs), are voted on by more than 100 magazines from all over the world. Akai is very proud to announce that SynthStation49 has taken the top spot in the Controller Keyboard category! If you&#8217;ve seen SynthStation49, you know why: a 49-key keyboard combined with 9 velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads, all made to work with iPad via CoreMIDI.</p>
<p>Loads of new music apps now support the SynthStation25 MIDI keyboard controller. First up is the iPhone/iPod version of the classic Fairlight. Kinetic is a unique music app and SinuSoid is a new sequencing/tracking and music app. All of them support SynthStation25.  </p>
<p><a title="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=1269&amp;F=H" href="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=1269&amp;F=H"><br title="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=1269&amp;F=H" /><img title="synthdemo" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/synthdemo.jpg" alt="" width="262" height="169" /></a></p>
<p>VIDEO: SynthStation Demo</p>
<p>With all the enthusiasm and 3rd party apps being created, let&#8217;s not forget about <a title="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=762&amp;F=H" href="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=762&amp;F=H" target="_self">SynthStation</a>: the definitive synthesis app for <a title="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=982&amp;F=H" href="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=982&amp;F=H" target="_self">SynthStation25</a>. Create sounds, add drums, sequence and mix all on your iPod or iPhone.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #888888;">3 New and Truly Mind Blowing Apps for SynthStation</span> </strong></p>
<p>SynthStation25 has been generating a lot of buzz among musicians and app developers. Meet three new, fun and creative apps recently created by SynthStation25 enthusiasts: Fairlight, Kinetic and Sinusoid.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-4624" href="http://bothners.co.za/news/akai-synthstation-49-wins-musikmesse-international-press-award/attachment/fairlight/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4624" title="Fairlight" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Fairlight.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="133" /></a></p>
<p>The <a title="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=1277&amp;F=H" href="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=1277&amp;F=H">Fairlight</a> app brings to SynthStation25 the classic Fairlight synthesizer, used by legends like Tears for Fears, U2, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Peter Gabriel and Michael Jackson.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-4625" href="http://bothners.co.za/news/akai-synthstation-49-wins-musikmesse-international-press-award/attachment/kinetic/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4625" title="Kinetic" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Kinetic.jpg" alt="" width="134" height="133" /></a></p>
<p>Picture the inside of a maraca, only when the beads hit the wall they generate different notes and you have control over them. This one-of-a-kind app is called <a title="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=1276&amp;F=H" href="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=1276&amp;F=H">Kinetic</a> and it will get your music in motion. </p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-4626" href="http://bothners.co.za/news/akai-synthstation-49-wins-musikmesse-international-press-award/attachment/sinusoid/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4626" title="sinusoid" src="http://bothners.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sinusoid.jpg" alt="" width="277" height="133" /></a></p>
<p>With <a title="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=1275&amp;F=H" href="http://merv.numark.com/sendstudionx/link.php?M=493101&amp;N=468&amp;L=1275&amp;F=H">Sinusoid</a>, simplicity has never sounded so good. Inspired by retro gaming, Sinusoid is a 4-channel, 8-bit tracker/sequencer app that gives you the ability to make fun, vintage tracks.</p>
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		<title>Free Customer Underground Parking @ Bothner Music Claremont</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:35:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paul Bothner Music now has FREE underground parking in the Werdmuller Centre Complex, in Newry rd, just off Claremont's Main rd <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/free-customer-underground-parking-bothner-music-claremont/">Read More: Free Customer Underground Parking @ Bothner Music Claremont</a>]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Paul Bothner Music now has FREE underground parking in the Werdmuller Centre Complex, in Newry rd, just off Claremont&#8217;s Main rd. As one enters the bus terminus area, look to the left and you&#8217;ll see a Bothner Music sign, directing you. We have a few bays open to the public&#8230; Look for the signs in the parking area, indicating which bays are available.</span></p>
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		<title>Paul Bothner Music &amp; Partners donate to Amy Biehl Foundation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p></p> <p> Paul Bothner Music, Laney Amplification and Zildjian Cymbals are three companies with a long-standing history of backing music education initiatives. Recently, they teamed up to donate a selection of instruments to the Amy Biehl Foundation’s Music Programme. </p> <p> Having contributed to the Foundation’s music programme before and seen the <br /><a href="http://bothners.co.za/news/bothner-music-donates-to-amy-biehl-foundation/">Read More: Paul Bothner Music &#038; Partners donate to Amy Biehl Foundation</a>]]></description>
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<p><strong> Paul Bothner Music, Laney Amplification and Zildjian Cymbals are three companies with a long-standing history of backing music education initiatives. Recently, they teamed up to donate a selection of instruments to the Amy Biehl Foundation’s Music Programme. </strong></p>
<p> Having contributed to the Foundation’s music programme before and seen the excellent results they achieved, Paul Bothner Music jumped at the chance for further involvement. A selection of guitars, Laney amplification and PA equipment, as well as drum kits and other items were donated by the Laney family and Paul Bothner Music. Missing from the mix were some quality cymbals and it was here that Zildjian cymbals stepped up to the plate, donating some of their products for use with the drum kits.</p>
<p> The Amy Biehl Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in Cape Town, whose programmes are designed to develop and empower 5-18 year old youth in the townships and contribute to community building efforts as a mechanism to reduce the levels of crime, gangs, drug abuse, HIV Aids and violence in these areas and to give these children a brighter future.  The Amy Biehl provides educational and cultural activities that offer students healthy alternatives to crime, drugs, sex, idleness and negative influences and unlocks their creative talent, with the aim of giving them opportunities to become future leaders, entrepreneurs and well rounded citizens in a global society. Their programmes currently reach over 1 600 children every week, and include: </p>
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<li>After School Care</li>
<li>Music including Violin, Guitar, Recorder, Marimba, Choral Singing and Brass</li>
<li>HIV/AIDS Peer Education &amp; Prevention</li>
<li>Creative Arts including Painting, Beading, Drama and Dance &#8211; Kwaito, Modern, Contemporary, Traditional and Ballet</li>
<li>Greening and Environment</li>
<li>Youth Reading Role Model Literacy</li>
<li>Computer literacy and filming</li>
<li>Sport including soccer, hockey, swimming, diving, netball, kickboxing, cricket and the only Golf Driving Range in a township</li>
</ul>
<p>These programmes place a focus on the creative side of the children’s brains, and supplement the shortcomings of the educational systems. There are great inadequacies in the impoverished township schools in which they work, creating a dire need for their programmes. During the course of the school day, many students are not given the opportunity to tap into the creative side of their brain. Through these programmes, children supplement what they learn during the course of the school day with creative programmes that let them express themselves and think freely in an imaginative environment. Providing these students with meaningful opportunities, helps the economy, since the next generation will be better equipped to deal with the challenges of tomorrow. In addition, the Foundation is committed to the spirit of Ubuntu and restorative justice issues in South Africa and internationally.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;d like to contact someone at the foundation, try Ilchen Retief in Public Relations, the Events &amp; Fundraising Manager on 021 462 5052. Log on to <a title="http://www.amybiehl.co.za/" href="http://www.amybiehl.co.za/">www.amybiehl.co.za</a> for more information on their programmes.</p>
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