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Travis Tritt Has Announced to JD Legends Entertainment Complex Summer Concert Series for 2013
JD Legends Entertainment complex has just announced Country music super star Travis Tritt to it’s summer concert series. Travis will take the stage on June 29, 2013. The doors will open at 6pm. Tickets are on sale at the box office at JD Legends, online at http://www.jdlegends.com or you can... - January 23, 2013 - Samaan Ventures, Inc
Indie Art-Rock Band Sky-Pony Performs Valentine's Day Themed Concert at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory on February 9
On Saturday February 9th, indie art-rock band Sky-Pony will present "Love for Sale," a concert experience in honor of Valentine's Day, featuring songs about sex, love and everything in between. Based in Brooklyn, Sky-Pony is known for shows that blur the line between rock concert, party, and theater event. This is their latest confection. http://www.sky-pony.com - January 23, 2013 - Sky-Pony
The 1st Annual Spring Jam Music Fest is Coming to Charleston, SC in March
The Gusto Group is proud to announce a new festival in Charleston, SC. Spring Jam Music Fest presented by The Bridge will bring two days of live music to Brittlebank Park on March 23 – 24, 2013. - January 23, 2013 - Spring Jam Music Fest
the COMPANY MEN To Play (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York
On the heels of their Red Dress Awards performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the COMPANY MEN bring their show to (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC. - January 23, 2013 - the COMPANY MEN
SoCal Blues & Magic Club Fundraiser Series for Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Kickoff on March 23, 2013 at Redondo Beach Castle
Beginning Saturday March 23 2013, world famous Redondo Beach Castle will host the kickoff event for the new SoCal Blues & Magic Club Fundraiser 2013 Series to Benefit The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. - January 21, 2013 - SoCal Event Network
Freedom Hall Kicks Off Their 2013 Schedule with 3 Fantastic Shows in February
Freedom Hall presents The Rainbow Fish, Metro Jazz Voices and Masters of Motown this February in their Nathan Manilow Theatre. - January 20, 2013 - Freedom Hall
Music for Productions Launches New Website
Featuring innovative platform. - January 20, 2013 - Music for Productions
Ca$h Out-Still Cashin' Out
Bases Loaded/Epic Records recording artist Ca$h Out has continued to do just that-Cash Out. In less than a year, he held down the #1 spot on Billboard’s Urban Mainstream charts, the #2 spot on Billboard's Rhythmic Charts both for four consecutive weeks and the 6th Most Played Song on... - January 19, 2013 - Bases Loaded Records
NOLAJazzToronto and Grossman's Tavern Present: Jazz Legend to be Celebrated the "Kid Bastien Forever Weekend" at Grossman’s
NOLAJazzToronto, Grossman's Tavern and Toronto musicians pay tribute to one of the legends of New Orleans Jazz, Cliff “Kid” Bastien, at famed live music venue Grossman’s Tavern on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Of his friend and bandmate, Chuck Clarke has said, "Over... - January 19, 2013 - NOLAJazz Toronto
Soulful Jazz Singer, Fredrick Levore, Returns to Somethin' Jazz Café on January 26th
Contemporary, soulful jazz vocalist, Fredrick Levore, will perform at Somethin’ Jazz Cafe in New York City on January 26th. This will be a return engagement for Mr. Levore. - January 18, 2013 - Fredrick Levore
Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions Signs New Artist, "Love Song" of Florida
Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions agrees to promote the new single, "Beloved, Come Away With Me" by Love Song of Florida. The song is an original written by member of the duet, Iris Cox. - January 18, 2013 - Gospel 45 Now Digital Direct
British Prog Rockers Flicker Set to Release Debut Album January 28th
“How Much Are You Willing to Forget” is the forthcoming debut from UK rockers Flicker. Promotional CDs & interviews are available in anticipation of its release at the end of January. - January 18, 2013 - Flicker
Hal Leonard Teams with The Recording Academy® to Create Full Line of GRAMMY® Songbooks
New Hit-Packed Collections Gather Five Decade's Worth of Top Tunes by Year and Genre - January 18, 2013 - Hal Leonard Corporation
From Raw to Awe…Music Recording Classes at Lucky Dog Studios
Studio music recording students learn to set up for musicians, record their song(s), and then mix and master them on state-of-the-art equipment at Lucky Dog Studios in Alpharetta, GA. - January 18, 2013 - The North Fulton School of Music
Cabaret Duo Mary Carrick & Todd Brooks to Bring Sounds of Love to Valentine
Professional vocalist and cabaret singer Mary Carrick will perform with pianist and vocalist Todd Brooks on Sunday, January 27, 2013 in Valentine, NE with their cabaret show, "Love Notes”. The duo will perform at 7 p.m. at Valentine High School. The program features music from the Great American Songbook, lesser known gems, and their trademark touch of whimsy and humor. - January 18, 2013 - Mary Carrick Sings
Premiere Artist Releases New Song for the Public Dedicated to Helping This World
Mr. White Hat has released his inspirational song to encourage more “Life Artists.” - January 18, 2013 - I am a Life artist
Russian Cellist, Dmitri Kouzov, to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
International Beethoven Competition winner, Dmitry Kouzov to be the featured soloist with the Minnesota Sinfonia this coming February. Mr. Kouzov to perform Tchaikovsky's “Variations on a Rococo Theme, opus 33”, a work dedicated to a colleague of Tchaikovsky's from the Moscow... - January 17, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
The Two Week Countdown Begins with Gina Carey The Songbird
The Countdown continues...It’s just two weeks until the release of Gico Music‘s Gina Carey...The Songbird and the hook-laden lead single Hey Mr. - January 16, 2013 - Gico Music
Festival Week "Sneak-Peek" Opens in Salt Lake City This Wednesday, January 16th @ 8pm
Heralding the opening of Utah's world-renowned "Film Festival Week," Access Film Music Ltd. will once again host an evening of exceptional local, national and international musical talent in Salt Lake City for their annual "Sneak-Peek" Launch Party to inaugurate the 10th Annual... - January 16, 2013 - Access Film Music Ltd.
Audio4fun Releases AV CD Grabber and Takes One More Step in Its Renewal Project
This week, Audio4fun introduced AV CD Grabber, part of this software producer’s project to reform and upgrade its product line, and announced a free gift for partners. - January 15, 2013 - AVSoft Corp.
Free Spotify Premium Music Offered to Members Who Earn Bonus Points and Gift Cards for Unlimited Access Music
A rewards-based website, SpotifyPremium.com lets users collect points and get free spotify premium vouchers for access to a world of great music. - January 15, 2013 - Spotifypremium.com
Reaching Up Radio Releases President Obama Inaugural Souvenir CD
Reaching Up, the hit interfaith national satellite radio series, has released a special souvenir music and speech excerpt CD to benefit One Heart for Kids childrens initiatives. The CD features music as well as speech excerpts from President Obama, President Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King. - January 14, 2013 - Celebrate Radio
New Face on Drums for Corey Brooks Band
Corey Brooks Band announces new drummer along with other big plans for 2013. - January 13, 2013 - Corey Brooks Band
Chris Hendricks to Perform at Cat’s Cradle Jan. 19 with Carbon Leaf
Raleigh-Based Musician to Perform at Iconic Triangle Venue with Renowned Rock Band - January 13, 2013 - Chris Hendricks Band
McNeill Designs Releases Multi Award-Winning You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game Country Music Edition
Game manufacturer McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds recently announced that the firm’s award-winning word game, You’ve been Sentenced! is now available in a new, country music-themed edition. - January 13, 2013 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Cutthroat Signs Recording Contract with 454 Life Entertainment
454 Life Entertainment announced today that Cutthroat Mode Clicc has signed a record deal to release their debut album in 2013. Cutthroat consists of brothers JuiceBoi and Mr. Musik (23 & 21) and friend Rich Rollin (23). The trio are already in the studio working on their debut album which is... - January 12, 2013 - 454 Life Entertainment
Ricky Nelson Remembered Among Pollstar’s Top Viewed - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson’s Concert Tour in Top 20 Most Viewed
Celebrity entertainers Matthew & Gunnar Nelson are delighted their popular Ricky Nelson Remembered Tour is among the top 20 list of most viewed concert tours on PollStar.com as they announce their 2013 tour dates. With over 43 headline concerts announced already for 2013, “Ricky Nelson... - January 11, 2013 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
Southern Gospel Magazine is Pleased to Announce an Agreement to Handle the Marketing and Advertising for His LoveSong
Southern Gospel Magazine is pleased to announce an agreement to handle the marketing and advertising of" His Lovesong" of Franklinton, NC. " His LoveSong" is a southern gospel duet . His LoveSong is an exciting duet of husband and wife with smooth harmonies, and powerful... - January 11, 2013 - Southern Gospel Magazine
Southern Gospel Magazine is Pleased to Announce the Agreement with "Burning Bridges," from Darlington, SC, to Handle Their Marketing and Advertising.
Southern Gospel Magazine is pleased to announce the agreement with "Burning Bridges," a southern gospel duet from Darlington, SC. to handle their advertising and marketing. Burning Bridges is a husband and wife duet. Dean and Anita Asaro are the owners of Burning Bridges ministry team. - January 11, 2013 - Southern Gospel Magazine
SloFunkPump Releases New Record "Radio"
Hollywood, FL, musician SloFunkPump releases new record, "Radio." - January 11, 2013 - SloFunkPump
Sonorous Entertainment to Release Six New CD’s from the Legendary “House of Beauty Music Catalogue” Platinum Gospel Series
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. will release six new CD’s beginning February 26th as a continuing commitment to showcase the iconic artists who have shaped the world of Gospel music for decades. Gospel Quartets will kick off the first of the six CD’s that will complete Sonorous... - January 10, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Acclaimed New Age/Instrumental Pop Composer Reveals His Heart & Soul on New CD Release
A beautiful and heartfelt soundtrack of romantic inspiration, Curtis Macdonald’s new CMMP release "When Dreams Come True" is the perfect companion for moments of relaxation and causal entertaining. Available on iTunes, Amazon.com & CD Baby. - January 10, 2013 - Curtis Macdonald
School of Rock to Sing with "Foreigner"
The School of Rock will share the stage with '70s rock band "Foreigner" at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, Wednesday night. - January 07, 2013 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Start 2013 on the Right Note with the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Balcony Club
Bringing back the classics with a performance on January 12th with special guest violinist Elmar Oliveira! - January 06, 2013 - Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Balcony Club
The Florida Songwriters Association (FSA)
The Florida Songwriters Association (FSA) is announcing the opening of the first songwriters association representing the State of Florida. - January 05, 2013 - Veal-Steen Music Publishing
Connect Productions Presents Saturday Night at Houston Live!
Connect Productions will host Houston Live's Kick Off Party on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 10pm-2am. - January 05, 2013 - Connect Productions
The Party Series CD Collection Begins Releasing Each of Its Five (5) CDs Beginning on January 23, 2013
World Party CD is to be released on January 22nd, with the Rockin Party CD hitting stores on January 29th, and so on with the Lounge Party CD, the HipHop Party CD and the dance Party CD, on each consecutive Tuesday through February 19th. The latest from SSM (Sunset Strategic Marketing) label,... - January 05, 2013 - Sunset Corporation of America
Singer Laura Ainsworth Was Hidden in Plain Sight on Worldwide Radio
Laura Ainsworth's critically-hailed debut album finally introduces the world to the singer behind a voice that's been heard on radio worldwide for years. - January 04, 2013 - Eclectus Records
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of the Walt Disney Concert Hall Organ Available January 29, 2013
The Walt Disney Concert Hall Organ DVD & Bonus CD Available on January 29 - January 04, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Return of “Gina Carey...The Songbird”
Gico Music’s Gina Carey...The Songbird will sing her way back into our hearts on January 31st, with the release of “Gina Carey…The Songbird.” - January 03, 2013 - Gico Music
Ryan Martin - Hold Your Hell (EP) Available Now
The first ever release by solo artist Ryan Martin. Short EP album features 3 songs including "Skulls (American Anthem)." - January 03, 2013 - Ryan Martin (Musician/Solo Artist)
17 Year Old Singer Jennifer Reith on Cover of January Issue of MACKIE Magazine
The January 2013 edition of MACKIE features 17 year old Christian artist Jennifer Reich from Maryland on its' cover. - January 03, 2013 - Dreamin' Out Loud Entertainment
Pianist Eric Ferrand-N’Kaoua of France to Perform at Miami International Piano Festival’s Classical Sundays at Five
The second in a series of classical piano concerts presented by the Miami International Piano Festival, “Four Classical Sundays at Five” will feature Eric Ferrand-N’Kaoua of France on Sunday, January 13 at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Aventura, FL at 5 P.M. About the... - January 01, 2013 - Miami International Piano Festival
Abdias Ernesto Garcia Revisits the Album That Launched His Solo Career with Tacatantán Records
Three years after the release of Experimento de la Vida, Abdias Ernesto Garcia revisits the album that launched his solo career. The songs, now remixed and dubbed carry sounds that instantly distinguish them from early mixes. - December 30, 2012 - Tacatantan Records
Galaxie Names Top 25 Music Videos in Canada for 2012
Galaxie released today the list of the top 25 music videos in Canada for 2012 according to usage across the various Galaxie Music Videos on Demand platforms. As the most widely distributed music service in Canada, Galaxie is the preferred source of music for the 60% of Canadians who use Galaxie on... - December 28, 2012 - Stingray Digital Group
Stringfield Releases CD
Atlanta area band Stringfield has released a self-titled debut album of 8 original songs. - December 28, 2012 - Stringfield
Claes Nobel, Gabe Reed Productions and World Peace One Press Conference Streams to an Audience of Over 2 Million Viewers
Gabe Reed Productions, Claes Nobel and World Peace One held a news conference at the Rolling Stone club in Hollywood on December 20, 2012 to announce a series of global concerts in 2013 as part of a 10 year global peace multi-media initiative. The press conference was streamed live to over 2... - December 23, 2012 - Gabe Reed Productions
MSMJ Music's First solo Recording Artist 400's Meet and Greet with Tameka Raymond, Dondria, and Momma Dee
This release recaps the meet and greet for MSMJ Music's first solo artist 400 debuting his album 21 Days: Luxury, Pleasure, and Pain. See who was there, who they were wearing, and the juicy details of the event. - December 21, 2012 - MSMJ MUSIC
Chris Hendricks Announces “Meant To Survive” CD Release Show Jan. 5 at Lincoln Theatre
Raleigh-Based Musician to Celebrate Release of Latest EP at Downtown Venue Along with Saints Apollo and the Kicks. - December 21, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Peggy Still School of Music Excels Once Again on International Music Exams
Alpharetta music school leads Georgia and the world in 2012 ABRSM exam scores. - December 20, 2012 - The North Fulton School of Music