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Music for Productions Announces Deal with Two Production Music Catalogs

Music for Productions is excited to announce their two newest sub-publishing deals. The established Canadian on-line supplier of production music has expanded their music offering by signing a sub-publishing deal with Manhattan Production Music and Ed Wood Music. The deal with Manhattan Production... - November 23, 2012 - Music for Productions

Monkeybars Selected by AlwaysOn as One of the OnHollywood 100 Companies to Watch

Socially Driven Music Platform Recognized for Creating Technology Innovations in Digital Entertainment - November 23, 2012 - Monkeybars, Inc.

"Songs of Grief and Loss" Release Two New Christmas Songs from Nemo Shaw

"Snow Song" and "Angel Song": Two Magical Seasonal Songs for All Those Separated from Their Loved Ones This Christmas. - November 23, 2012 - Songs of Grief and Loss

Monkeybars Awards Emerging Artist Mentorship Opportunity with Renowned Music Producer

Socially Driven Platform Recognizes Artists as Part of Soundcheck Campaign - November 22, 2012 - Monkeybars, Inc.

Playback.fm: Easily Listen to All the Top Songs from Every Year Since 1946 - Present Day for Free

Playback.fm: The only free online radio web app to listen to the top songs from every decade since 1946 - Present Day All in one easy page. - November 21, 2012 - Playback.fm

Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Rhythm Is It!: You Can Change Your Life in a Dance Class Available December 18th

Rhythm Is It! You Can Change Your Life in a Dance Class Debuts on DVD December 18. - November 21, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd

More Than Half of All American Adults Regret Not Learning an Instrument

PLAY Method is a new and unique concept that turns traditional piano teaching on its head. - November 20, 2012 - PLAY Method LLC

HRX Records to Release Paul Sternquist Shred Guitar Album

HRX Records set to release “Dark Matter” Paul Sternquist’s Shred Guitar Tour De Force. - November 20, 2012 - Hrx Records

Stringfield to Release CD

Atlanta area band Stringfield is set to release their self-titled debut album on Dec. 15th, 2012. - November 19, 2012 - Stringfield

Joy Keys and Singer Khethi Chat with South African Singing Group The Muffinz

This week on "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys"- podcast chat with The Muffinz about their album "Have You Heard?" - November 17, 2012 - Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys

Mark Lacey Among the Few Interpretive Guitar Builders

Top-tier guitar builder, Mark Lacey, has become identified with a new direction of interpretive design and creativity in the building of guitars that are generally commissioned in a way similar to that of a great painting, sculpture or other artwork. - November 16, 2012 - Lacey Guitars

ISH Announces Indiegogo Campaign for Upcoming Album Release

Neo Soul/R&B husband and wife duo ISH prepares for upcoming album release and announces Indiegogo crowd funding campaign. - November 16, 2012 - Artist ISH

Fredrick Levore to Sing at NYC's Somethin' Jazz Café Nov. 17th

Contemporary soulful jazz vocalist, Fredrick Levore, will perform two 45 minute sets at Somethin’ Jazz Café in New York City on Nov. 17th. - November 15, 2012 - Fredrick Levore

New Jersey Based Progressive Rock Band "The Tea Club" CD Release Delayed Until November 27th Due to Hurricane/ Digital Album Will Still be Released November 15th

Due to Hurricane Sandy, the New Jersey Based ProgRock Band "The Tea Club" who were set to release their 3rd album entitled "Quickly Quickly Quickly" on November 15th have delayed the physical CD release Until November 27th. Digital album will be available November 15th. - November 15, 2012 - The Tea Club

The C.R. Ecker Band Releases 75th Anniversary First-Ever Country Cover of "Once in a While" to a New Generation of Music Lovers

In a tribute to songwriters Michael Edwards and Bud Green, The C.R. Ecker Band releases the first country re-cast of this 1937 song of "love lost" in the U.S. through iTunes, Amazon mp3 and cdBaby. Performed by Amber Rose, this version follows over one dozen covers of this song since first performed by Frank Sinatra and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and then re-cast as a "doo-wop" song in the early 1960s by The Chimes. - November 14, 2012 - Charles R. Ecker

Fast Rising African Rapper Chyme HD Premieres New "Cups in the Air" Hit Single Featuring Ade Piper

Chyme HD, also known as the high definition rapper with the skills of a veteran is back with a definite party starter and club banging hit titled "Cups in the air." - November 14, 2012 - Chyme HD

AbiJack Management Joins Forces with Shelby Lynne for "Made in America" Branding Campaign

AbiJack Management, leader in partnership development, sponsorship, event marketing, artist relations and tour activation, today announced that the company has partnered with American singer/songwriter Shelby Lynne for a new branding campaign. - November 14, 2012 - AbiJack Management

Eric Nolan Grant of the Legendary O’Jays Launches New Record Label Dedicated to Quality and Soulful R&B

Boy Wonder Records releases three new artists this year, Eric Nolan, “G” Men and Nehemie & Billy Rich. - November 14, 2012 - Boy Wonder Records

Grammy Award Nominated and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Walter Williams, Sr. of the Legendary O'Jays Releases "Get Your Feet Off My Cadillac"

CO-founder and Co-lead singer of The O’Jays, Walter Williams, Sr., releases solo CD project “Get Your Feet Off My Cadillac.” - November 12, 2012 - Walter Williams Music

Cabaret Singer Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks to Perform at the Minden Opera House

Mary Carrick will perform at the historic Minden Opera House in Minden, NE, Friday, November 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Joined by pianist Todd Brooks, the duo will offer a cabaret-style evening featuring songs from the musical theatre, the Great American Songbook, and other humorous and lesser-known gems. - November 12, 2012 - Mary Carrick Sings

Russ Lorenson Celebrates Seven Years of "Christmas in San Francisco" - Broadway and Cabaret Star Karen Mason to Guest

For the seventh year, crooner Russ Lorenson comes home for the holidays with his annual show, "Christmas in San Francisco," for one performance only at 8:00pm on December 5th at The Rrazz Room at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102. The guest artist for this year’s show is Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason. - November 11, 2012 - RL Productions

Joe Atman is Set to Release His Debt Cd Entitled, It Took The Village with Sunset Records; Street Day is in December 15, 2012

It Took The Village by Joe Atman is being released to stores all over the world on December 15th. Joe Atman has strong influences that are soulful and his debut CD, It Took The Village, Atman opens up with a solemn track, and one of the main singles on the album, "Arrest Me," and his... - November 11, 2012 - Sunset Corporation of America

Chris Hendricks Announces November Dates for "Breaking Down Barriers" Anti-Bullying Program

Raleigh-Based Musician to Appear at Seven North Carolina Schools to Address Harms of Bullying. - November 11, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band

Jamaican Artist Matik Takes a Stand Against the War on Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana is being banned across the nation. Jamaican/pop artist Matik addresses the issues in his new music video "Keep It Burning." - November 09, 2012 - Rootstar Entertainment

Connect Productions Sets November 18, 2012 for Rock/Metal for Child Advocates

Rock & Metal unite to raise funds to sponsor Christmas for very special teens. - November 09, 2012 - Connect Productions

Competition Winner Brandon Duffy to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia

The Minnesota Sinfonia presents Seasonal Favorites featuring, the 2012 Junior Young Artist Competition winner, violinist Brandon Duffy. 14 year old Mr. Duffy will be performing Vivaldi’s Winter from the Four Seasons. Concerts will be held at First Covenant Church in St. Paul on November 30... - November 08, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia

InFiction Releases “When I’m With You” EP

Electronic dance music duo debuts signature sound. - November 07, 2012 - InFiction

Martens Presents His Two New Avant-Garde Albums "Catharsis" and "Agamemnon" Which Will be Released on 12 and 13 November

Martens Presents His Two New Avant-garde Albums “Catharsis” and “Agamemnon” which will release on 12 and 13 November and are available in the internet stores such as iTunes, Amazon etc. These albums are different from the other albums of Martens since these are more modern,... - November 06, 2012 - Willem Martens, Composer

Nicko McBrain, Drummer from the Band Iron Maiden, to Visit Music Students at School of Rock Coral Springs

Nicko McBrain, drummer from the band Iron Maiden, is scheduled for a meet & greet at the School of Rock Coral Springs, Thursday, November 8th at 7:45pm. - November 05, 2012 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward

HRX Records Poster Giveaway

HRX Records Giving away Midnight Reign Poster to New Youtube Subscribers. - November 05, 2012 - Hrx Records

VanMarter Project is Thankful for Music Education

VanMarter Project performs a fundraser concert for Granite Park Jr. High School’s Art Department with a showcase of student talent November 19, 2012. - November 03, 2012 - Hydrus Media

Chris Hendricks to Perform at Old Avenue CD Release Show at Deep South The Bar on Nov. 2

Raleigh-Based Musician Joins Old Avenue and Mike Garrigan to Perform at Downtown Live Music Venue - November 03, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band

Husband and Wife Soul Singing Sensation Set to Perform in Lafayette

A Brotha Named Roy B Productions Presents Love Peace & Blackness -- Husband and Wife Duo ISH Returns to Lafayette, IN in concert, and Announces Upcoming Release of “Pineapple Tuesday” - November 02, 2012 - Artist ISH

HRX Records to Release Hell...It's Christmas...Again

HRX Records' Second Holiday EP Features Zachary Throne Epic Version of Silent Night - November 01, 2012 - Hrx Records

Music for Productions Signs Exclusive Deal with Altitude Music

Music for Productions is excited to announce their new sub-publishing deal with the UK library Altitude Music. The recent agreement will become effective on November 1st, 2012 and will be honoured for three years. This new deal gives Music for Productions the exclusive right to sub-publish... - November 01, 2012 - Music for Productions

Music for Scotland Launch Their 1st Wedding Band Showcase in Aberdeen in November

Music for Scotland announce a new wedding band showcase to be held at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen this year. - November 01, 2012 - Music for Scotland Ltd

Animation Fans Applaud the Release of Ralph Bakshi’s Remastered Animated 1975 Classic "Coonskin" on DVD

A newly restored and remastered version of the 1975 controversial masterpiece becomes a hit DVD on Amazon. - October 29, 2012 - Xenon Pictures

Experimental Redding Music Event in Northern California

Archaic Radio, CHUDs basement coffee house, and Garpco Records will be hosting an event in downtown Redding California November 3rd at CHUDs coffee shop on Yuba Street. The event starts promptly at eight pm and there is no cover charge. The evening will start with a Halloween inspired playlist and... - October 29, 2012 - Archaic Radio

The Penguin to Air Johnny Cash Radio Special with Ticket Contest

The Penguin is airing a special Johnny Cash radio program and running a contest for tickets to a special tribute to Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline at the Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood, NJ. - October 28, 2012 - The Penguin Rocks

Free2Luv, Global Nonprofit Dedicated to Ending Bullying and Spreading Love, Offers Bullying Solution

In celebration of their first anniversary, Free2Luv, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bullying, spreading love and stopping hate, will release Free2Luv Anthem single November 15, 2012 to raise funds for their bullying prevention program. This much anticipated song celebrates Everyone's individuality and freedom to love both themselves and others. The Free2Luv Anthem is an upbeat, dance tune written by award-winning hip hop artist, Saidat & performed by Saidat and Gabbie Rae. - October 28, 2012 - Free2Luv

Musician Partners with Software Developer to End Band’s Battle with Paper Email Lists Once & for All

Casey McPherson frontman of Alpha Rev & Flying Colors Partners with Geoffrey Simpson of Moxie Software to create SkaFlash: a new way for bands and fans to connect. - October 27, 2012 - SkaFlash

Singer Karyn White on Her 17-Year Absence from the Music Biz in EURweb Exclusive

Karyn White who recorded the smash hit "Superwoman" in 1988 tells EURweb.com's Lee Bailey she left the music industry at the height of her career becuase it coincided with "dark period" in her life. - October 26, 2012 - EURweb.com

Smooth Jazz, Prizes and More on Tap for "Cool Nights Hot Jazz" Fundraiser

220 Communications Teams with South Central Community Services to raise funds for wide ranging services it provides to the community. - October 26, 2012 - 220 Communications

Food Network’s New Show "Home Made in America with Sunny Anderson" Will be Featuring Jeneen Terrana on October 27th

Singer/songwriter Jeneen Terrana will appear on Food Network's new show "Home Made in America with Sunny Anderson" on Saturday, October 27th at 9:30AM. - October 26, 2012 - Jeneen Terrana

NewProductHelp.com Brings Electric Kapo Invention to Life with Exciting Online Presentation

Jill L., California resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create an exciting online presentation for her Electric Kapo invention that could potentially be utilized in the future to help present the invention to possible licensees. - October 26, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.

USA Soccer Fan, Michael Parish of Calcoic.com Embraces Soccer (Football) Fans in Spain with a New Music Video That Celebrates Their Vital International Relations

Spurred by the 2012 Olympics USA women’s soccer victory, Michael Parish has released the music video “Playing Pass” on the website calcoic.com “stuff” page. This is a not for profit musical rebuttal to talk show host Glenn Beck’s 2010 anti-soccer statements, inspired by and centered around an incredibile photo of the wonderful people of Spain and dedicated to Japan, Mexico, Spain and the USA teams and fans who won the recent men and women World Cup and International Olympic soccer competitions. - October 25, 2012 - Calcoic.com

ViennaCC Launched Music Video to Song "Why"

Austrian Bohemian ViennaCC uploaded a music video to the song "Why" on YouTube, a song from the latest album "Going Out For Summer." The song is about love, the music video made of photos compiled to a motion sequence. - October 25, 2012 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH