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Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Introduces “The Dixie Hummingbirds” to Platinum Gospel Series Releases
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. have included The Dixie Hummingbirds to the most recent release of their Platinum Gospel Series. - March 21, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Jeff Macauley Sings Norman Gimbel at NYC's Don't Tell Mama Saturday, March 30th at 7:30pm, Presented by Cabaret Obscura
Jeff Macauley sings the lyrics of Norman Gimbel in "It Was Me." Norman Gimbel wrote the words to Girl From Ipanema, Sway, Killing Me Softly With His Song, the theme to Wonder Woman and many other pop standards of the last 60 years. Jeff Macauley is a Backstage Magazine's Bistro Award winning singer specializing in classic American Pop of the last 80 years. - March 20, 2013 - Cabaret Obscura
R&B Singer-Songwriter Tocarra Hamilton Signs Unique Deals with Labels to Create a Powerful Opportunity for Her Label, Tocarra Music
Tocarra Hamilton has no place to go but up and she is taking full advantage of the new music industry that allows the artist the freedom to carve their own path and the power to make the decisions by creating deals that suit their brands needs. - March 20, 2013 - Tocarra Music, LLC
New Release by Jazz/World Fusion Artist Gino Foti on Net Dot Music Label
Xenosonic Journeys, the fifth album by jazz/world fusion bassist & keyboardist Gino Foti, has just been released by Net Dot Music, Inc. A terminal point for the previous four albums, his musical compass points in all directions of the globe, with the arrangements both charted and improvised. - March 20, 2013 - Net Dot Music
Viva Live Music Notices Current Entertainment Trends for 2013
In the ever changing world of entertainment Viva Live Music have begun spotting some trends for 2013. From 1920's themed events all the way to acoustic folk performers. 2013 seems set to be a year of lavish entertainment variety and stripped back music. - March 20, 2013 - Viva Live Music
Wizard of Oz Ballet
It’s The Charlotte Youth Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz performance at the Knight Theater! - March 18, 2013 - Charlotte Youth Ballet
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Recording Artist Hoszia Hinds Single “The Lord is My Shepherd” Now Available on Digital Download Worldwide
International recording artist Hoszia Hinds single “The Lord is My Shepherd” is now available for digital download worldwide. - March 16, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Az Music Showdown Pulls Trigger on Last Draw at the Final Round of Music Competition
The Arizona Music Showdown will hold its Finals at the Mesa Arts Center. 6-Qulifying Bands will compete for the top 3 prizes from Phoenix-based recording studios and record labels. The music ranges from pop to jazz and it is an opportunity to come out and support these bands from across Arizona. Saturday, March 23rd at the Mesa Arts Center. Doors open at 4:00PM - March 16, 2013 - AzCulture
Big House Publishing – Ear to the Ground Acquisitions
Big House Publishing continues the push to give DIY artists a platform for success while ensuring that their clients only hear the best-of-the best music publishing has to offer. - March 15, 2013 - Big House Companies
Scott Lea - "Nothin' Left to Lose"
Scott Lea’s Nothin’ Left to Lose is the debut release through a new distribution partnership between RadicLea Records and CEN / RED / SONY. The release is scheduled for release on March 13, 2013. "Nothin’ Left to Lose" was written, produced and and performed by Lea. This powerful track is a gritty, raw tale of downing out, hitting rock bottom and bouncing back. The song takes the listener on an emotional journey from hopelessness to victory. - March 15, 2013 - RadicLea Records
MTV's Series Washington Heights Featured the Single "Do What You Do (2013 Remix)" by b.i.g Lou of Physha P
MTV featured the single, “Do What You Do (2013 Remix),” by b.i.g. Lou of Physha P (fish-uh-p) on the new hit series, Washington Heights (episode 110). This marks a high point in the eclectic Hip-Hop/Pop act’s career. Physha P’s Washington Height’s music feature comes... - March 15, 2013 - Da Fam Records
Gina Carey, the Songbird Brings the Sunshine
On March 28, 2013, Gico Music recording artist Gina Carey releases her new hit single “My Sunshine.” - March 14, 2013 - Gico Music
AudioAlly Believes It Has the Recipe to Help Keep Music Discovery Relevant with a New App
Music Promotion & Sharing Become Fun in CLOUD by AudioAlly - March 14, 2013 - AudioAlly
Soul/R&B Husband and Wife Duo ISH Returns Home in Indy for Performance at Jazz Kitchen
Caleb and Andriea Ishman got their start in Indianapolis. They married in 2009, and moved away to start their career together in music. Four years later, the couple is back as Soul music duo ISH, ready to reconnect with their fans and to present an amazing live show. - March 14, 2013 - Artist ISH
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. To Donate Percentage of Proceeds from Worldwide Digital Release of "Confidence" to Support Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. will offer its support to the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund by donating a percentage of net profits from the March 12th digital release of UK based recording artists Beautiful Remnant Group’s single “Confidence.” The Canadian Music Therapy Trust... - March 14, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Grammy Recording Artist Etcetera to Perform Live at New York City's Big Apple Music Series
Grammy Recording Artist Etcetera will be making his way to New York this week for his performance at Gibson Guitar Studios for the Big Apple Music Series. Etcetera is known internationally for his tracks with Beyonce, Shontelle and Broadway Musical Star Chester Gregory as well as for his recent... - March 14, 2013 - Etcetera
New Album Release for The Remus Tucker Band - The Remus Tucker Band: South of New Orleans
The Remus Tucker Band has just released their new album "The Remus Tucker Band: South of New Orleans." - March 13, 2013 - Remus Tucker, LLC
Beverly Bond Headlines Jon Quick Select's 4th Annual Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards
On Friday, March 22, 2013, Jon Quick Select honors 7 oustanding rising female stars of color in another star studded edition of Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards, the ultimate fundraising party. In its 4th year of existence, along with honoring our "Heroines," they will be presenting Black Girls Rock Inc. Founder, DJ Beverly Bond, with their inaugural "Iconic Sister" Award! All proceeds go to the Hip Hop Loves Foundation. www.hiphoploves.com - March 13, 2013 - Jon Quick Select
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing Campaign for Promotion of Black Box Invention
An innovative and effective new product designed to provide unprecedented widespread music distribution, the Black Box, has been developed by Gregory D. Johnson of Magnolia, Arkansas. The product’s unique design provides its users with an optimally convenient method of obtaining their... - March 13, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
The Second Annual Take Two Film Festival in New York City Set for April 5-7 Following Postponement Due to Sandy
Three-day festival will feature 56 independent films from 14 countries at the historic Theatre 80 St. Marks in the East Village. - March 12, 2013 - Take Two Film Festival
Philly Teen Country Music Phenom Releases Debut Album
"Torri Melhart – The Acoustic Sessions EP" Hits iTunes, Amazon Worldwide - March 10, 2013 - Torri Melhart
The MC Media Group's Yung Menace Releases "Reality of It" Mixtape (Hosted by CollegeDJ.net)
Brooklyn artist, Yung Menace, consistently released material every Monday, dubbed #MenaceMondays, since the latter half of 2012. The culmination of it all is finally here. Hosted by CollegeDJ.net ("The number 1 college music source for hip hop, pop, rock, alternative, mixtapes album sales, LP... - March 09, 2013 - Yung Menace
Erie Art Museum Presents Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet in Concert
The Erie Art Museum presents the newest jazz voice to come from Latin America, the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet. Fusing contemporary American jazz with the ancient rhythms of his native Peru, Gabriel Alegría will bring his unique form of world jazz to the Museum’s stage Monday,... - March 08, 2013 - Erie Art Museum
YesStyle.com and YesAsia.com Serve as Online Sponsors of Show 2013 World Live Tour – Over the Limit in Singapore
Online retailers YesStyle and YesAsia proudly served as Online Sponsors of Show 2013 World Live Tour – Over the Limit in Singapore. One of Asia's most famous pop acts, Show Luo staged the Singapore leg of his 2013 world tour on March 1 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Taiwan superstar delivered an exciting lineup of pop hits and dance performances to a packed audience that included the lucky winners of YesStyle and YesAsia's ticket giveaway contests. - March 07, 2013 - YesStyle
YesWalker.com Serves as a Sponsor of Handbag Happy Hour
YesWalker.com, a newly launched online retailer of women's contemporary shoes and bags, served as a sponsor of the Handbag Happy Hour held February 7 at Hudson Terrace in New York City. Proceeds from the affair will go to St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, a not-for-profit healthcare organization that serves over 4,000 children with special needs in the metropolitan New York area. - March 07, 2013 - YesStyle
Josh Hoke Releases Debut Album "Ghosts and Glory"
Josh Hoke delivers his highly anticipated debut album, “Ghosts and Glory,” available on Amazon.com, iTunes, and all major music sites. - March 07, 2013 - BentBeat Productions
North Carolina Symphony Announces New Pre-School Program, Courtesy of the PNC Foundation
Programs Established in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Southern Pines, New Bern, and Wilmington - March 07, 2013 - NC Symphony
Flicker Debut Music Video for "Everywhere Face"
Hot on the heels of critical praise for their first album, progressive rockers Flicker publicly release the music video for "Everywhere Face." - March 06, 2013 - Flicker
Music for Productions Has Announced the Release of a New Online Licensing Tool
Music for Productions has just announced that their new online licensing tool will be launched within days. A valid license with Music for Productions grants customers the right to both the recording (master copy) and the composition (musical copyright). This is more commonly referred to as the... - March 06, 2013 - Music for Productions
The Jimmy Jax Pinchak Band Announces Their First Series of Shows
Actor Jimmy Jax Pinchak (Ender's Game to be released November 2013) and his newly formed band will perform their first series of shows in the Los Angeles area. - March 06, 2013 - Jimmy Jax Pinchak Band
Ladies Rise Up and Rock in San Francisco - Women Making Their Mark in Music
An innovative new concert series highlighting women on the rock music scene kicks off with its inaugural event in San Francisco, CA, on Saturday, March 23, at 7:30pm at the Regency Lodge. Partial proceeds from the concert will benefit the GRAMMY in the Schools campaign. - March 06, 2013 - Flying Ace Media
Hip Hop Artist Phenom Captivates Audience, Lands Distribution Deal with Indie Label Lincs Records, Inc.
Linc Records Inc. executives M. Gene Lincoln III and Matt Gregory award Chicago hip-hop artist PHENOM of Project Born Records with a distribution deal. - March 04, 2013 - Lincs Records Inc.
New Music Release for Jax Musician Includes Percussion Sound from Miked Washing Machine
Indie-Country singer, songwriter, performer Rebecca Day releases a follow up single to her debut EP, "Now Here," in Jacksonville, FL at Seven Bridges Grille and Brewery on March 30th. - March 04, 2013 - Rebecca Day Music
Lend A Hand Family on Cover of March Issue of MACKIE Magazine
The March 2013 edition of MACKIE features Christian Rappers / Entertainers, Lend A Hand Family from Kansas City, MO on its' cover. - March 04, 2013 - Dreamin' Out Loud Entertainment
Camplified Summer Concert Tour Accepting Artist Submissions for Summer 2013
Camplified creates a daylong interactive fantasy experience where every camper receives an “All-Access Pass” to the festival and kicks off with artists joining campers for full day of sponsor-branded activities before the “The Big Show,” a 90-minute concert at night. The festival experience culminates in post-concert “meet-n-greets,” complete with up-close-and-personal autograph and picture taking sessions with artists. - March 03, 2013 - Hear Here LLC
Big House Publishing and Music Works NYC Join Forces
Big House Publishing, a boutique music publisher, joins with Music Works NYC, a premier studio located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, to further revolutionize the world of music publishing. - March 03, 2013 - Big House Companies
Calling All Bands and Artists: MUBUTV Wants Your Videos
MUBUTV™ wants to break the next big bands and artists globally. - March 02, 2013 - MUBUTV
Whitney Houston I Look to You Cover Tribute
Emerging R&B Artist Ashley Martin music video cover tribute for Whitney Houston I Look to You - March 01, 2013 - In Touch Entertainment Inc
Contemporary Pianist Donovan Johnson to Tour Washington and Oregon
Soul stirring original piano music in store for the west coast. - March 01, 2013 - Enlightened Piano Radio
Brasilian Artist Beatrice Mason Releases New Blues and Jazz Remix by Steve Last “Samba Minimo”
Rio De Janeiro, BR...Brasilian blues and jazz singer Beatrice Mason has gained a great deal of attention in her home country Brasil and now from Europe plus the United States due to her latest album Mosaico. Mason’s current single, “Samba Minimo”, has been recently remixed by... - March 01, 2013 - The Umbrella Company
It's Cognac Time for "Grown Man's Rap"
Coole High's "Grown Man's Rap" featuring Doug Simpson and DJ M-Tri debuts on Episode 16 of Cognac Time with Coole High - March 01, 2013 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Two Boys Launch Entrepreneurial Start-Up, Then Invited to DJ Their High School Turnabout
Entrepreneurial drive comes naturally for two high school boys in Chicago who launched a start-up DJ business a year ago. One of them is a first-generation Mexican with a 4.0 GPA who takes honors Calculus and Physics. He is going to college to be a Doctor. The boys built their company from scratch, bought their own equipment, and have engagements every week. The business is cash-flow positive and the boys are saving their profits for college. - February 28, 2013 - Health Potion
Arena Sponsors Nashua Spring Restaurant Week with 15% Off Sandwiches and Entrées March 4th – 10th
Arena - a New Nashua Restaurant & Entertainment venue delivers a cooked from scratch menu, excellent customer service and the area’s biggest sports bar - Come Visit during Nashua Spring Restaurant Week March 4th - 10th - February 27, 2013 - Arena Sports Bar - Grill - Nightclub
Infinisynth Releases "Spiral Default 2013"
Dark World International is proud to announce the release of "Spiral Default 2013" from Infinisynth. - February 25, 2013 - Dark World International
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. to Release Beautiful Remnant Group New Single, “Confidence”
Worldwide digital release this March. - February 24, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Gittler Instruments Releases Official Gittler Guitar to the Public for First Time in 30 Years
Gittler Instruments, LLC has released the newly improved Gittler Guitar to the public at NAMM 2013, the largest musical instrument trade show in the world. - February 24, 2013 - Gittler Instruments, LLC
Haunted Echo Releases New Single Exclusively to MTV.com
Halo Askew Entertainment is proud to announce that Haunted Echo’s new single, Runaway, has been released exclusively to MTV.com, with a music video in the works. Featuring Zef Noise, a current member of Peter Murphy’s band, “Runaway” comes ahead of Haunted Echo’s... - February 24, 2013 - Halo Askew Entertainment
Audio Chemists Institute & Paris Street Gallery Launch
Audio Chemists, LLC and Paris Street Gallery will be hosting an official launch event to celebrate the opening of an arts and culture center. Event will highlight the launch of the Audio Chemists Institute, a DJ and electronic music production instructional program. The Institute will be run by the Audio Chemists, a young, diverse team of DJs and audio producers whose mission is to bring joy and inspiration to music enthusiasts and to those who seek to optimize their creativity through music. - February 23, 2013 - Audio Chemists LLC
Highway 9 Records Launches, Signs Beth Ballinger to Recording Contract
Alpharetta-based independent label will help emerging artists create, record, and market debut and early stage recording projects, as well as build core audiences. Local musician and Peggy Still School of Music product Beth Ballinger will release debut album in summer of 2013. - February 23, 2013 - The North Fulton School of Music
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Continues Their Platinum Gospel Series for 2013 with February 26th Release Date of “Great Gospel Quartets”
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. will kick off the first of six CD’s that will complete Sonorous Entertainment’s Platinum Gospel Series for 2013 with the February 26th release of “Great Gospel Quartets”. “Great Gospel Quartets” contains the likes of such legendary... - February 23, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.