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Jam Band Phish of Burlington, VT Supports Charity Raffle for The WaterWheel Foundation
HippieShop is honored to help the band Phish of Burlington, VT celebrate the 15th Anniversary of their non-profit division, The WaterWheel Foundation. They are excited to offer fans a chance to win one of two brand new LX 150 Vespa scooters that they customized and donated to be raffled off this summer. - June 13, 2012 - HippieShop.com
Debut Album Released from Genre-Breaking Neal Facciuto's Colors
Composer Neal Facciuto has released a new album featuring Honolulu singing talents. The album, Flora, was released on June 5th and features classical orchestration behind more popular singing styles. - June 13, 2012 - Neal Facciuto's Colors
2012 Cure for Dad's Mid-Life Crisis; Rock Out on the California Rock Camp VIP Mini-Tour
Learn, Jam & Record Live with Rocking Pro Band in World-Class Studios in Los Angeles - June 12, 2012 - California Rock Camp
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Signs Recording Artist Hoszia Hinds to Its Canadian Record Label
The Caribbean International recording artist spreads the message of Jesus Christ in Song & Word. - June 09, 2012 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
CrazyPellas.net Introduces New "Pay As You Go" Platform to Sell Beats
CrazyPellas.net, the online music community, announces the launch of its new Pay As You Go platform to sell beats today. The CP Beats Store makes it easy to upload and sell new beats and give away free beats to new artists. - June 08, 2012 - Crazy Pellas
Church of Scientology Hosts Seminar on Power of Performance
Grammy winning arranger and composer David Campbell helps newcomers to the music industry learn the basics of success. - June 08, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
EMME Recording Artist Troyman Revisits the Golden Era of Hip Hop and Pays Homage to Run DMC with His Latest Single "Mii A.D.I.D.A.S"
EMME recording artist TrOyMaN has raised the bar once again for others to follow with his latest single release "Miii A.D.I.D.A.S." Inspired to create a record that would bring the essence of true hip hop back to a music genre that is currently oversaturated with "HiP PoP" and... - June 07, 2012 - EMME Inc
New Age Solo Piano Music for Moments of Reflective Solitude - Curtis Macdonald CMMP CD Release "Within This Mist of Blue"
A beautiful and serene soundtrack of delicate melancholy, Curtis Macdonald's new CMMP CD release "Within This Mist of Blue" is the perfect companion for contemplative moments. Available on iTunes, Amazon.com and CD Baby beginning Tuesday, June 5, 2012. - June 07, 2012 - Curtis Macdonald
Alexandria Harmonizers Sing a Capella on June 9th at GMU
Come hear the Alexandria Harmonizers since A Capella at George Mason University on June 9th, 2012. It's quite a show. - June 07, 2012 - Alexandria Harmonizers
American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles Announces 2012 Annual Composition Competition
American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles announces the opening of its 2012 annual composition competition. Compositions should be submitted for string trio with an optional electronic component. - June 07, 2012 - American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles
The KARAOKE Channel Further Expands Distribution in Portugal with ZON
ZON’s Videoclube platform announces the launch of The KARAOKE Channel Video on Demand service - June 07, 2012 - Stingray Digital Group
Wayne Baker Brooks Has More "Tricks Up His Sleeves"
Blues Island Records announces the release of Wayne Baker Brooks’ new track “I Can Read Your Mind” from the much-anticipated EP “Tricks Up My Sleeves.” - June 07, 2012 - Blues Island Records
Station Avenue Mourns Passing of Platters Founder Herb Reed
Station Avenue Productions, a division of The asterism* Group, mourns the passing of legendary voice Herb Reed - the last surviving original member of 1950s vocal group The Platters - who died June 5 at age 83. - June 07, 2012 - Station Avenue Productions, part of The asterism* Group
MusicEdMagic Offers Free Archive of Beginning Band Solos and Sheet Music
Keep new band students playing all summer long with free selections from dozens of patriotic, summer camp, traditional, and seasonal sheet music pieces for almost every instrument. - June 06, 2012 - Music Education Magic
New Electronica Artist Nairboman Releases Dynamic Debut "Here We Go..."
New Electronic Musician nairboman releases his IDM influenced debut album Here We Go... featuring a variety of different styles and moods. - June 06, 2012 - Nairboman music
Denver Band Two Fisted Tango Releases New EP, Sings Praises of Summer Travel, London Olympic Games
Summer travels could be greatly augmented by some music about travel. Denver band Two Fisted Tango released their self-titled EP on May 1, 2012, and wants those songs to be a travel companion along the way. Travel locations featured in their self-titled EP include the Middle East, and specifically,... - June 06, 2012 - Two Fisted Tango
15-Year Old Pays Tribute to the Late Whitney Houston at El Portal Theater in North Hollywoood
NicKayla, former Inspiration for Excellence Talent Winner, wows the crowd as she pays tribute to the late Whitney Houston. - June 05, 2012 - Inspiration for Excellence
New Chicago-Based Record Label Brings Amazing Roster of Talent to the Industry
Infusion Music Group (IMG) is a new record label and music management consulting company that consist of the genius and musical phenomenon of President - Alex Griffin, Executive Vice President - Eric “Da Wiz” Sexton and Vice President of A&R – Andrew Griffin. Infusion Music Group (IMG) currently specializes in Artist Development, Production, Promotion and Track Placements on major R & B, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Jazz, Pop, and Neo-Soul Projects. - June 03, 2012 - Infusion Music Group
Kultur is Proud to Announce Two News Releases in the Footsteps Series Available on DVD on June 26
Two New Titles in the in the Footsteps Series: Verdi and Beethoven Available on DVD June 26 Verdi From humble beginnings, Giuseppe Verdi rose to became Italy’s greatest composer. His music revolutionized opera as we know it, and his revolutionary politics helped bring about the unified... - June 02, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
India Western Musical Instruments Market Forecasted to Cross INR 542 Crore by 2017 Says TechSci Research
The India western music instrument industry is fuelled by rising levels of consumer income, and increased interest in leisure activities. - June 01, 2012 - TechSci Research
FrostByte Media Releases Saukrates’ Tomorrow Video and Philosophy Part IV to the Masses
FrostByte Media shares two new videos to follow today: Saukrates’ “Tomorrow” video and Part IV of the Saukrates Philosophy interview series. Saukrates is unveiling the album's latest single, and newest visual, for the song "Tomorrow." There are few artists out right... - May 31, 2012 - Frostbyte Media Inc.
Grammy and CMT-Nominated Montgomery Gentry to Perform Sept. 21 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces country sensation Montgomery Gentry will perform in concert on Friday, Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. in the Rollins Center ballroom. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 1, from $35 to $65, and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting... - May 31, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
R&B Artist Xtiin Jones Launches Her Official Website
Up and coming R&B singer/songwriter Xtiin Jones (pronounced Kristin) launches her official website. Showcasing the photography of Kareem Ajani (kareemajani.com), Xtiin worked behind the scenes scouting locations and styling the shoot in early spring. Connecting with graphic/web designer... - May 31, 2012 - XJ
International DJ on the Up and Up
DJ Darren Bass returns from a 2 year tour of the Middle East and Asia, to upgrade his website and share good Hip Hop music. - May 31, 2012 - DJ Darren Bass.com
International Metal Giants Loudness Sign to Frostbyte Media to Release New Album: "Eve to Dawn" Slated for Summer
International metal giants Loudness have signed to FrostByte Media to release their new album Eve to Dawn worldwide, ex-Japan; the offering is slated for a summer release, with exact dates per territory to be announced. This marks the legendary Japanese band’s 26th studio album since their... - May 30, 2012 - Frostbyte Media Inc.
Steel Derrick Music Releases "We Get What We Want" - and Nelson Bragg Has Definitely Got It
An engaging and eclectic blend of 11 power pop songs - pure sonic bliss! Nelson Bragg captures the heart of the matter with remnant sounds and harmonies of The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Joe Jackson, The Beatles, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, and more. Bragg's sophomore album is getting rave reviews and selling quite well, as he promotes it while on the road touring as percussionist with none other than The Beach Boys, themselves. Dig in and enjoy. - May 26, 2012 - Steel Derrick Music
Violinist Wayne Lee to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
Violinist Wayne Lee to perform Mozart’s “Concerto in G Major for violin” with the Minnesota Sinfonia in Minneapolis and St. Paul on June 21 and 22. Also on the program, the 2011 Junior Composers winning composition, “Jest” by Chris Neiner and “Symphony No. 103... - May 26, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Minnesota Sinfonia Announces Free Summer Concert Schedule
This summer, the Minnesota Sinfonia will offer two Summer Concert Series chamber orchestra performances at Lake Harriet Bandshell on June 22 and July 20 and one performance at Lake Phalen Park in St. Paul on June 21. Also on the schedule in June and July are six family pops concerts and one... - May 26, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Frostbyte Media’s Artist Melissa Bel’s Distance Tops French-Canadian Jazz Radio CIBL
FrostByte Media Inc. has received reports from CIBL 101.5 Radio-Montreal that Melissa Bel’s Distance is number one on the CIBL jazz and blues chart. The Montreal Jazz FM radio station provides French language radio and artists unheard anywhere else on the dial. Bel tops the chart with... - May 26, 2012 - Frostbyte Media Inc.
Big Island GLBT Pride Festival Announced for July in Kona
Announcing the 2012 Big Island Pride Festival, Sunday July 22nd from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at Kamakahonu Beach/Ahu’ena Heiau (the Luau Grounds of Courtyard at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel). After an absence of several years this island-wide event once again brings together the Big... - May 25, 2012 - Big Island Pride Festival
Audio4fun Continues Backing Karaokaholics
Audio4fun's free Video Karaoke Maker, along with the large weekly updated song library, has continuously earned visitor’s interests, as it helps karaoke lovers create and enjoy their own works. - May 25, 2012 - AVSoft Corp.
FrostByte Media’s The Last Vegas Make "Bad Decisions" on August 28th
The Last Vegas have signed to FrostByte Media to release their fourth full-length album 'Bad Decisions', which is set for a North American street date of August 28th. Produced by Johnny K (Megadeth, Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Airbourne), the album was recorded in the band's hometown of Chicago and... - May 25, 2012 - Frostbyte Media Inc.
Bay Area Composer Fuses Classical Piano with Usher Track
Composer offers unique approach to remix of Usher song "Climax" for contest. - May 25, 2012 - Copus Multimedia LLC
Xclaimed Ministries Helping the Community
Over 100 children received free toys and 10 children won brand new bicycles. The ministry provides these free events as part of its main outreach. Everyone in attendance receives a free cooked meal which consists of a cheeseburger, bag of chips and bottled water. - May 24, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Allan Scott Announces EP Release "Blameless and Free"
Recording Artist Allan Scott Releases Blameless and Free on May 15, 2012 Allan Scott Band makes its label debut with their latest collection of songs on the Blameless and Free EP, available via digital music outlets on May 15. Full of memorable hooks and characterized by lyrical depth, the project... - May 24, 2012 - RadioActive Entertainment, LLC
Melissa Bel's Video “Distance” Gets Released Through FrostByte Media Inc. Giving Fans a First Real Look at This Artist’s Many Talents
Melissa Bel has released her video for “Distance” online as the first from her sophomore album. - May 24, 2012 - Frostbyte Media Inc.
Son of Rock and Roll Legend Records in Nashville
Bobby Brooks Wilson, son of legendary singer Jackie Wilson, records with Tony Mantor of Plateau Music. - May 24, 2012 - Plateau Music
Anaphora Ends 4th Season at Nichols Hall in June
Anaphora's Season Finale is on Friday, June 15th at Nichols Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at www.anaphoraensemble.com. - May 24, 2012 - Anaphora
Two New Titles in the Footsteps Series: Chopin, and Tchaikovsky Available May 29th
Chopin, and Tchaikovsky Available on DVD May 29 - May 23, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (“HARA”) Presents the Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival and the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, May 25-27, 2012
The 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival, the culminating event of Mele Mei 2012 - a month-long celebration of Hawaii's music, will take place May 25-27, at the Hawaii Convention Center, and includes unique music industry-related workshops and the prestigious 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. - May 22, 2012 - The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts
Dw. Dunphy's Reliquary Now on Official Introverse Media Website dwdunphy.com
New Jersey musician gives away "best of" compilation to celebrate. - May 21, 2012 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Dutch Painter Ineke Tuijten Creates New Covers of the Albums of Composer Willem Martens
World artist Ineke Tuijten agreed to cooperate with avant garde composer Willem Martens. The style of these two artists corresponds with and is complementary to each other’s art work. They plan a multimedia project in which the music of Martens and the paintings of Tuijten will be intertwined. - May 19, 2012 - Willem Martens, Composer
University of Chicago Department of Music Performs Debussy’s "Fêtes" and "La Mer" with Poulenc’s "Gloria" this Memorial Weekend
Performance features soprano Patrice Michaels and a composition by University of Chicago Professor Augusta Read Thomas. - May 19, 2012 - University of Chicago Department of Music
Award-Winning You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game to Host First Annual Celebrity Charity Tournament During CMA Music Festival
Country Music Artists LoCash Cowboys, Buddy Jewell, Julie Roberts, Mark Wills and more compete to create The Winning Sentence to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Success Won’t Wait! - May 19, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
LGN Entertainment, Parent Company of Veal-Steen Music Publishing, Announces Partnership with Queen Patra and Label +Plus Entertainment
Patra, The Queen of Dancehall, releases her much-anticipated new single, “Come Ova” featuring Delus. The single will be available everywhere on June 12th through LGN Entertainment / +Plus Entertainment. - May 18, 2012 - Veal-Steen Music Publishing
Adelaide DJ Services Release New “Music Pages” on their Website
Adelaide DJ Services, an Adelaide DJ entertainment agency specialising in weddings, is pleased to announce the release of their new music pages on their website: http://adelaidedjservices.com.au/adelaide-dj-music-lists.html. - May 18, 2012 - Adelaide DJ Services
CD "Elegante" from Susan Palma-Nidel w/ Guests Branford Marsalis, Leo Amuedo, Chico Pinheiro, Cyro Baptista and More
Elegante features compositions by Ivan Lins, Pablo Ziegler, Paquito d’Rivera, Heitor Villa Lobos, Agustin Barrios and Quique Sinesi. The recording is a cohesive, yet diverse journey through various musical genres from South America and the Caribbean including Brazilian MPB, Nuevo Tango and Cuban Son all performed expertly with a classical sensibility, a recording of rare beauty and virtuosity that will inspire listeners to cry, laugh and dance. - May 17, 2012 - Susan Palma-Nidel
Composer Willem Martens Will Release His 6th Album Modulations Which is Dedicated to His Former Teachers Darius Milhaud and Nadia Boulanger
Composer Willem Martens Will Release his 6th Album Modulations Which is Dedicated to His Former Teachers Darius Milhaud and Nadia Boulanger. Willem Martens’ new album Modulations will be released at May 24 2012. The work of Martens is self-produced, directed and arranged and its musical expression varies from deep avant garde and experimental structures to film – and theater music. His music is original, vibrant and always spheric says his personal manager and musical director Ineke Tuijten. - May 16, 2012 - Willem Martens, Composer
The GA Music Awards Announces Its 2012 Nominations for Female R&B Nominee, Tocarra Hamilton
With all that she has accomplished, it’s hard to believe, she’s an independent artist. It’s 2012 and her time has come. - May 16, 2012 - Tocarra Music, LLC
"Songs of Grief and Loss" Unearths a Treasure Chest of Sad Songs – Gleaming Diamonds from the Music Mines
"Songs of Grief and Loss" ("SGL") has selected "10 Alternative Sad Songs" about partings and endings – whether of relationship, marriage or death. - May 16, 2012 - Songs of Grief and Loss