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North Texas Recording Artist Leyla Fences’ Straight-Shooting Honky Tonk CD "Itty Bitty Twang Twang" Makes Roots Music Report's Top 10 True Country Albums Chart
Leyla Fences, Texas born and bred singer, performing songwriter and recording artist has released to the public “itty bitty twang twang” her sophomore follow-up to her well-received 2010 Debut “Liars Cheats & Fools.” Within days of its pre-release the Traditional Honky... - August 08, 2012 - Leyla Fences
Songstress Serenity Stewart Releases New Album
On July 15th, 2012 Serenity Stewart released her debut album, P.S. I Love You. The album is made up of classic songs from the 1930's and 40's. Serenity puts her own modern twist of these classic songs. - August 08, 2012 - Tony Felice PR and Marketing
LightPoint Releases First Single on iTunes & Amazon
LightPoint is an original band from Ardmore, Pa. featuring an eclectic blend of rock, country and jazz. - August 08, 2012 - LightPoint Band
Banks & Shane Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Concert at Peachtree Point Amphitheater at Lake Lanier Islands Resort®
Local Legends Make the Switch from Hosts to Headliners During Third Installment of the 2012 Georgia’s Island Stage Concert Series - August 08, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Come & See by Ameir Smith Single Available Now on iTunes
Come & See is the first single release for Ameir Smith's debut Album "Color Me" to be released 8/21/2012. - August 07, 2012 - Brenda Brown Entertainment, LLC
Plug.dj Develops Ibiza Themed Party to Support BBC Radio 1’s Ibiza Weekend
Plug.dj collaborated with BBC Radio 1 to design and develop an Ibiza-themed room to support and enhance Radio 1’s annual broadcasts from Ibiza. - August 06, 2012 - Plug.dj
New Artist Joshua Stallings Releases First Single Taking the Music World by Storm
Singer/Songwriter Joshua Stallings released his first single on iTunes. The song is a cover of JoJo's critical acclaimed song "Disaster". Joshua teamed with British composer Jamie Cleaton to produce a new piano arrangement. Joshua is currently working on his original album, Loud & Clear and is signed to Tony Felice Image Management. - August 05, 2012 - Tony Felice PR and Marketing
Love Releases Debut Album, Imagine
T Love, Certified Sound and Master Energy Therapist has just released her debut album, Imagine. Love, owner of Quantum Wellness provides quartz crystal singing bowl healing music to her clients in her private practice as well as in concert settings. - August 04, 2012 - T Love, Holistic Health Energy/Sound Therapist
Bohemian ViennaCC Publishes Song Analysis
Austrian musician ViennaCC publishes detailed song analysis of his newest song "Baby Give Me One More Chance." - August 04, 2012 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
New Music Being Distributed Through the Sunset Distribution Company
Sunset Urban and Sunset Distribution has signed the Bomb Baby Unlimited record label to a worldwide distribution deal. Sunset signs a deal with the Bomb Baby Unlimited record label, whose collective roster includes such rap / Hip-hop acts as B.L.O, Pre Daily, E (dot) Milz, Da Orlock, Lo Kee the... - August 04, 2012 - Sunset Corporation of America
Frausun's Newest Album Explores an Emerging Zombie Plague, Which Begins at a Catholic Mass
The latest album from the band Frausun, Christ Tested Positive, is a 9-song Experimental/Industrial work that explores an emerging zombie plague, which begins at a Catholic Mass. The virus of faith transforms into a physical one. Christ became infected after the raising of Lazarus. The disease was... - August 04, 2012 - Kurtz Frausun Production
Xclaimed Ministries' Evangelistic Concert Beat All Expectations
Xclaimed Ministries wasn’t sure what to expect for their July 28th “Concert in the Park.” The struggle to attract event attendees is a bit more complex in the month of July, due to the nice weather and the Pacific Ocean being just a few miles away. In addition, almost all of the... - August 03, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Reveals Line-Up Headliner Talent to Include Lee Konitz Trio and Red Baraat
The Annual Erie Art Museum’s Blues & Jazz Festival returns to Frontier Park to celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Saturday, August 4 & Sunday, August 5, 2012. For two days and two nights, Frontier Park comes alive with what has proven itself to be the region’s most dynamic... - August 03, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
John Legend’s Younger Brother, Vaughn Anthony, Releases “Life Of A Player”
Highly Anticipated Mixtape & EP Now Available, Upcoming Tour Announced... VA is quickly evolving into R&B’s missing intonation. - August 03, 2012 - Vaughn Anthony
Cryout Will Give Fans a Free Show at the Hutchinson Emancipation Day Celebrations on Aug. 4 (This Saturday) After the Parade in Hutchinson, Kansas
Cryout will give fans a free show at the Hutchinson Emancipation Day Celebrations on Aug. 4 (this Saturday) after the parade in Hutchinson, Kansas. Tropical Recording artist, Cryout will play live this weekend to culminate the Hutchinson Emancipation Day Celebrations day parade on Aug. 4 (this... - August 03, 2012 - Sunset Corporation of America
Kultur is Proud to Announce Two New Releases in the in the Footsteps Series Available on DVD on August 28, 2012
Two New Titles in the Footsteps Series: Berlioz and Puccini Available on DVD August 28th Kultur is proud to announce two new releases in the In the Footsteps series, Berlioz and Puccini available on DVD on August 28, 2012. Berlioz In his music and his life, Hector Berlioz was a passionate... - August 03, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Canada’s Heavy Groove Metallers Harm Sign to Frostbyte Media; New Album The Nine Due Out in North America September 11th
FrostByte Media Inc.- Hamilton’s heavy groove metallers Harm have signed to FrostByte Media to release their sophomore album, The Nine. Produced by noted Canadian producer Tom Treumuth, who has been involved with some of Canada’s best metal like Voivod and Anvil, The Nine was recorded... - August 03, 2012 - Frostbyte Media Inc.
Over 1 Million Downloads Makes San Francisco’s DJ GRIND POPular
DJ GRIND (Stephen Massey) is making a name for himself as one of the country’s hottest new DJ’s on the gay circuit. He is the winner of the 2012 JustCircuit Award for "Pool Party of the Year" and 2011 GayDays National DJ Contest. The San Francisco-based DJ's monthly podcasts... - August 02, 2012 - DJ GRIND
Dawn Monroe Opens Up for Mr Cheeks on August 1st, 2012 at The Pyramid for Occupy Wednesdays
August 1, 2012 at 9pm at The Pyramid, 101 Avenue A (bet 6th and 7th st). Dawn Monroe will be opening for Mr Cheeks, performing her internet hit “DO IT” at the Pyramid. Mr Cheeks will be performing songs off his highly anticipated New album under his own label Mob Music/IMG/Universal Records. It will be a monumental night with Cheeks return to the Music business and Dawn’s introduction to the world and as the newest addition to the Mob Muzik Family. - August 01, 2012 - Dawn Monroe
Sonorous Entertainment Recording Artist Hoszia Hinds Set to Release Video and Single for “Can’t Live Without You”
Hoszia Hinds releasing newly remixed and re-mastered single and video for “Can’t Live Without You” - August 01, 2012 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
The C.R. Ecker Band "Bushwacked Song" Works Its Way Up to Gain Recognition, Now Ready to Make Mainstream American Radio After One Year on the Internet
This song, lamenting the lingering economic malaise in America, quickly found an audience in over 20 countries via Internet radio during its first year. But not in the U.S. That will change in early August, one year after its release date, with a move into traditional American radio on KMEM, Memphis, which bills itself "the cradle of rock and roll." - July 31, 2012 - Charles R. Ecker
MyReviewsNow.net Adds Vintage Music Collectibles Superstore Wolfgang’s Vault to Virtual Mall
Consumer Reviews and Online Mega-Mall MyReviewsNow.net’s Newest Affiliate Partner Wolfgang’s Vault Offers the Ultimate in Music Collectibles and Memorabilia. WVIP Members get Discounts and Extras included in the membership fee. - July 30, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Audiobrain to Provide Full Music Resources for NBC Olympics' Coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Music supervision, content development and system management enable NBC with extensive music resources and capabilities during coverage of the London Olympics, July 27, 2012 - August 12, 2012 - July 29, 2012 - Audiobrain LLC
Gavin DeGraw Leaves Fans Elated at Private Party
AutoCricket.com’s 2012 LeadsCon east after party was a tremendous success. A live rooftop performance and guest appearance by Gavin DeGraw set the tone for the evening. - July 29, 2012 - AutoCricket.com
Minnesota Sinfonia Calls for New and Unpublished Orchestral Scores
With the generous support of the McKnight Foundation, the Minnesota Sinfonia is pleased to announce a call for new and unpublished (chamber) orchestral scores. Four works will be commissioned and premiered for the 2013-14 season, with composers receiving commissioning fees ranging between... - July 28, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Revolver Electronic Cigarettes Teams Up with Five Finger Death Punch at the Trespass America Festival Tour
New Facebook contest to award free tickets to the Trespass America Festival Tour - July 27, 2012 - Revolver Electronic Cigarettes
Wayne Baker Brooks Will Release His Latest EP “Tricks Up My Sleeves”
Blues Island Records is set to release Wayne Baker Brooks highly anticipated EP “Tricks Up My Sleeves” on July 31st, 2012. - July 27, 2012 - Blues Island Records
Lights, Camera, Action Fashion and Talent Show! Aug. 19th at Major Events 5075 Lancaster Ave Phila, PA 19131. Starts 7pm. 1st Step in the Community to Take Back Our Youth
In light of all the violence amongst our youth, Common Ground Entertainment/Toxic Inc is taking their first step in the community to “Taking Back our Youth.” Such community events as this, add discipline and shows the way to success for many of our young adults that saw only a dead end to which their talent could go. They will use their energy creatively to convey their thoughts and feelings, and with this show, that is what Common Ground Entertainment intends to help them do! - July 26, 2012 - Common Ground Entertainment
Introducing Prelude: The First Affordable App for Musicians
Introducing Prelude, an affordable, entry-level app that enables musicians to upload music, photographs, video, news, social media feeds and tour info and get into the App store in a month or less. - July 25, 2012 - Prelude
Superior Grocers to Participate in Los Angeles Central Ave Jazz Festival and to Donate $5,000 in Support of Education
Superior Grocers will participate at the annual Los Angeles Jazz Festival where it will also give a $5,000 donation to two local Los Angeles schools. Superior Grocers is collaborating with L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry in recognizing local schools in the community. - July 25, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Nashville Church of Scientology Imbues Creativity Into the Culture
The Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre Nashville hosted a piano concert Sunday after its service. - July 25, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
MMI Broadcasting Launches iLight Concert Experience
Digital entertainment and multimedia company MMI Broadcasting today launched iLight Concert, an application that introduces a new way of engaging a concert audience in the event they are attending. By utilizing high efficiency peer to peer connectivity together with cloud technology, iLight... - July 22, 2012 - MMI Broadcasting
BentBeat Productions Releases Their First Full-Length Album, "Country Girl"
BentBeat Productions, a focused music label located in Vancouver, Washington, releases their first commercial full-length project: "Country Girl - Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" performed by Jozi Bently and Dave Beatty. “Country Girl - Music From The Original... - July 20, 2012 - All Requests Live Entertainment
Broadway and Cabaret Star Raissa Katonah Bennett Will be Featured at Unity Café, Friday, July 27 at Unity of Greater Hartford in South Windsor
Unity of Greater Hartford welcomes Raissa Katonah Bennett. - July 20, 2012 - Unity of Greater Hartford
Band "In Space" Grand Prize Winner of Fender Foundation Int'l Music Competition
Emerging Artist Andrew Roth, singer/songwriter of the band “In Space"” chosen Grand Prize Winner of the International Music Competition “Save Lives through Music” sponsored by The Fender Music Foundation/Reverbnation/StageIt and Heineken. - July 20, 2012 - In Space
Galaxie Launches an Osheaga Channel on TV and on Mobile
The Montreal based digital music giant now offers its listeners a full channel of festival fun to get in the mood for the start of Osheaga on August 3rd. - July 20, 2012 - Stingray Digital Group
The Gallery Announces New Full-Length Album, Fundraising Project
Wilbraham-founded Rock/Indie-Folk band, The Gallery, has announced plans for its second full-length studio album. The record is set to be recorded this August with producer/engineer Warren Huart, at Swing House Studios in Los Angeles, California. The band is offering the opportunity to help fund the record in exchange for exclusive content and merchandise. Visit http://www.indiegogo.com/thegallery to contribute. - July 19, 2012 - The Gallery
Bohemian ViennaCC Releases Album "Going Out For Summer"
Austrian musician's new release has 19 indie-pop-rock-songs recorded in Vienna. The first featured song is a true story happened in Las Vegas. - July 19, 2012 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
Announcing New Recording Titled "Loving Those Old-Fashioned Sing-A-Longs"
Marie's Flute is pleased to announce a new recording titled "Loving Those Old-Fashioned Sing-A-Longs" that take listeners back to a simpler time in life. More than an instrumental, this recording includes flute music accompanied with history, lyrics and flute insights. - July 19, 2012 - Maries Flute
Room 2 Productions and Random Music Release, "VS. Tour - The Mixtape"
In January 2012, Capcom-Licensed rapper and teacher Random, aka Mega Ran, with the help of Florida's own Willie Evans, Jr and managers Ms. L. Jay & Philly, aka Philly2As, (both formally of Boss Lady Management) announced “The VS. (Versus) Tour;” the first interactive tour combining musical performances with video gaming tournaments. Random’s manager and Hip-Hop enthusiast; Philly, with the help of his partners-in-crime (DJ Pot and DJ Destrucshawn), released “VS. Tour-The Mixtape.” - July 18, 2012 - Random Beats
Random aka Mega Ran and Random Music Announces the "Summer Sessions Tour"
Random (a): Unpredictable, Following no particular pattern, deterministic...a system whose evolution cannot be predicted exactly. Random aka Mega Ran, The Writer’s Guild, Philly, Room 2 Productions personifies what Hip-Hop should be: Spontaneous, fun, and true. Every album conveys a different theme, a different vibe and a different emotion. Welcome to The Random Experience, where You Are the Music. - July 18, 2012 - Random Beats
Hickory Music Factory Presents Live Music @ Hampton Heights - August 2
A Live Rock & Country Music Show will be presented by Hickory Music Factory at Hampton Heights Golf Course in Hickory starting at 7:00 PM on Thursday August 2. Admission is Free. The show features dynamic local acts Acme Delco and Kendra Hope. This is an All Ages show. - July 17, 2012 - Hickory Music Factory
Jimmie Van Zant's "Feels Like Freedom" Newest Addition to Great American Country (GAC)
While gaining a growing audience on CMT.com and YouTube, GAC.com (Great American Country Television) will add Jimmie Van Zant’s music video for “Feels like Freedom” to their heavily trafficked website to be featured along side other emerging artists such as Bucky Covington and... - July 17, 2012 - Jimmie Van Zant
Total Composure Releases Definitive Bell Lyre. New Sample Library for Kontakt.
Introducing Total Composure's latest virtual instrument. A highly detailed bell lyre (small glockenspiel) sample library for Native Instrument's Kontakt sampler. - July 17, 2012 - Total Composure
New Website Launched to Help Songwriters Write Better Songs
The Learn How to Write Songs web site was created to help songwriters learn how to write better song by providing useful resources to teach songwriter's the skills further their songwriter's career. - July 16, 2012 - LH2WS
A School Project Enables a Breakthrough Into the Music Industry
The Newcomer André Zommerfelds is thrilled to announce the release of his first EP “Feel The Music.” A school project helped him to achieve his dream. The goal of the project is to find out if he, as a newcomer to the business, can efficiently market and sell his music. Since... - July 16, 2012 - André Zommerfelds
Jared Blake to Perform Concert at Boathouse Waterway and Grill
NBC’s The Voice star and country music artist Jared Blake is scheduled to perform at Boathouse Waterway and Grill in Myrtle Beach on July 20, 2012. - July 15, 2012 - Jared Blake Music
Well-Known and Loved Music and Stories Recorded Live at Firehouse
Three free performances by local violinist and storyteller Swil Kanim - July 15, 2012 - HonorWorks
Sonorous Entertainment Recording Artist Hoszia Hinds Nominated for Best Reggae Song by En Sound Music Awards
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. – Caribbean international recording artist Hoszia Hinds has been nominated in the category of Best Reggae Song for “Can’t Live Without You” by En Sound Music Awards. The song “Can’t Live Without You” is off his most recent... - July 15, 2012 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Beyond Atlantic Debuts with "A Journey to You"
Melodic rock band, Beyond Atlantic today announced that they have released their first album "A Journey to You." - July 15, 2012 - WPS Music