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Street Radio Launches New Website - Featuring Independent Artists & DJs
Street Radio, Inc. collaborates with Corporate Cosmo, LLC in developing and launching an interactive online magazine for independent Hip Hop, R&B and Reggae artists and DJs across the globe. - September 22, 2011 - Corporate Cosmo, LLC
Sunset is Getting Ready to Release Both Full Length Panjoma CDs, Limited Print: Trixtser God and Happy Panjoma Worldwide to Stores Everywhere
After releasing albums and EP’s on their own, Panjoma is setting up their Limited Print: Trixtser God (In Stores on September 27th) and their Happy Panjoma (In Stores October 18th) CDs with Sunset. - September 22, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Comradz Launches New Online Store Featuring ninewave’s Natural-Sound Headphones for Music and Games - The Revolution Has Begun
Three Japanese Headphones Offered by New Web Company - September 21, 2011 - Comradz.com
"Revibe" a New Company for a New Sound - "Contemporary-Retro" - Music That's Raw, Stripped Back, Edgy. A Revibe 60's Sound - "Underproduced."
"Contemporary-Retro" or "Revibe" is a new genre of music and was conceived in 2011 by Nemo Shaw and his Management Team aka "Revibe". Presented on Leonard Cohen's 77th Birthday, September 21! - September 21, 2011 - Revibe
IHMG Songwriters Doug Simpson, Kareem Knight Recipients of ASCAP's 2011-2012 ASCAPlus Award
Ironhorse Music Group's Doug Simpson and Kareem Knight of The Aqua League honored with writer's award from performing rights organization ASCAP. - September 21, 2011 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Flexfit is the Official Hat Sponsor of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
Flexfit, the world’s leading headwear manufacturer and inventor of the patented Flexfit stretchable cap, is the official hat sponsor of the 2011 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, a PGA TOUR event. “Flexfit offers a superior quality and product, and we are thrilled... - September 20, 2011 - Flexfit
Joe Blessett - Chillin Out in Dark Places
Chillin out in Dark Places, the latest release from the multitalented, multi-instrumentalist Joe Blessett, shines the spotlight on the persistently evolving music of a genuinely enigmatic artist who has chosen to work solitarily in the shadow of relative anonymity in pursuit of his own uncompromising vision. - September 20, 2011 - Joe Blessett Music
Bow Wow “Underrated” Japan Tour October 27th - 30th 2011
2REntertainment and StarNite Entertainment of Japan presents Cash Money Records recording artist Bow Wow. Bow Wow will kick off his Japan tour in Tokyo on October 27th to help promote the December release of his new album “Underrated.” - September 20, 2011 - Double R Group, Inc., LTD
Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Musical Drama: "The House That Faith Built" – October 1, 2011
Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Barbara L. King, is celebrating 40 years of providing spiritual teachings and services throughout the world. To culminate Hillside’s 40th anniversary celebration, Hillside will present “The House That Faith Built”, a musical drama, on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 7:00 pm. This production will be held in Hillside’s Sanctuary at 2450 Cascade Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30311. - September 20, 2011 - Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc.
Dr. Leigh-Davis Brings More Music to Philanthropy, on iTunes
New episodes of Profiles in Philanthropy are available on iTunes, and they are filled with music, music, music… - September 19, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Leave It on the Floor's Ephraim M. Sykes with Beyoncé's Musical Director, Choreographer is the "Best of the Lot"
American stage performer and star of Leave it on the Floor, Ephraim M. Sykes reviewed by Toronto.com as the "best of the lot." - September 18, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Piano Offering Number Five - LP Release by Livio Guerra
"Piano Offering Number Five" is the latest release of Italian pianist and composer Livio Guerra from Rome. This LP will be most appreciated by piano lovers. Most pieces are solo piano even though some are enhanced by a melodic instrument, oboe flute or viola counterpointing the piano pad. "Piano Offering" is available on major streaming sites (iTunes, Napster, etc...) from September 15th 2011. - September 18, 2011 - Livio Guerra
Sunset Adds Four (4) New Trip Hop, Dance and Electronic Acts to the Connect Label
Sunset Connect signs four (4) new acts this month, and will be releasing nine (9) albums by Panjoma, 3 All Mighty, Store Thousands and J Mitchell. Sunset begins to sign new music acts for the first time in over a year and it has begun to build its Connect record label by adding four new acts this... - September 18, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
New Age Pianists Unite in Free iOS App Powered by Anywhere Artist
Digital Media Interactive presents the New Age Piano iOS app, a collection of relaxing and inspiring melodies. Featuring free music, news, photos, videos, and more from 20 of today's greatest New Age Pianists. Join the 100,000 New Age Piano users. - September 17, 2011 - Digital Media Interactive LLC
The Mello-Kings Return to Public Stage
Jerry Scholl an Original member of The Mello-Kings has reformed the group and is returning to public performing. - September 17, 2011 - Joe Magnetico & Associates, LLC
Load.CD Launches a New Music Jobs Catalogue That Allows Musicians and Employers Post Ads Online
Music platform Load.CD is introducing a Job Catalogue. Now both music professionals looking for a job and music employers can publish their adverts online. - September 16, 2011 - Load.CD GmbH
Tina Guo, Perhaps the Most Diverse Cellist in America, Embarks on Cirque Du Soleil's Michael Jackson "The Immortal" World Tour, Beginning October 2011
Embarking on Cirque Du Soleil's Michael Jackson "The Immortal" World Tour, an international all-arena tour that begins October 2011, Tina Guo will be a featured player on the electric and acoustic cellos, as well as the Chinese instrument erhu. - September 16, 2011 - Tina Guo
World Record for Longest Freestyle Rap Broken by 21-Year-Old Artist Lane Weaver
The remarkable story of how the virtually unknown artist Lane Weaver, a 21-year-old from Fairfield Iowa, broke the World Record for the Longest Freestyle Rap by rapping for over ten and a half hours straight (over an hour longer than the previous record). - September 16, 2011 - Lane Weaver
Violinist Gary Levinson to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
The Minnesota Sinfonia will begin its Winter Concert Series early this season so that acclaimed violist Gary Levinson can return to perform with the orchestra this October in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Gary Levinson is a celebrated chamber musician and the Senior Principal Associate... - September 16, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Red Hot Blues & Cold Craft Brews Festival Presented by the Las Vegas Blues Society
The Las Vegas Blues Society (a non profit charitable 501(c)(3)) charity organization will present the inaugural semi-annual "Red Hot Blues & Cold Craft Brews Festival" on Sunday Sept. 25, 2011 from 11am until 7pm, at Clark County Amphitheater at 500 S. Grand Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV. http://www.LasVegasBlues.org - September 15, 2011 - Las Vegas Blues Society
Marionette ID Release Their New Album "Alluvion" on Fluttery Records
One of the most extraordinary bands in Hungary, Marionette ID release a new album. Alluvion is released by Fluttery Records. - September 15, 2011 - Fluttery Records
Minnesota Sinfonia Announces Free Winter Concert Series
This winter, the Minnesota Sinfonia will offer six weekends of free chamber orchestra music during its 2011-2012 Winter Concert Series in Minneapolis and St. Paul. All concerts are free to the public (first-come, first seated), and children are welcome to attend. - September 15, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Gico Music’s Recording Artist John and Gina Carey to Open for Rose Royce Benefiting the National Legal Aid and Defender Association
UK Soul Chart toppers John & Gina Carey to open for 70 Pop/funk band Rose Royce at Groovin’ for Justice, an equal justice fundraiser. - September 15, 2011 - Gico Music
Discosalt Now Available on the Apple App Store
Discosalt, LLC, a production company specializing in the promotion of independent music, film and art through various mediums, announced it has added Discosalt app to the Apple App Store. - September 14, 2011 - Discosalt, LLC
One Concierge Goes to Rock in Rio 2011
From ticket procurement to VIP access, after parties and reserved seating, One Concierge is offering a wide variety of concierge services for those attending the 2011 Rock in Rio Festival. - September 13, 2011 - One Concierge
Joei and The Fulcos Began Their Asia Tour in China - They Began This Humanitarian Outreach in Zhangjiajie. Sharing Their Music with the World is a Dream Come True.
Joei and The Fulcos, a local Las Vegas Family Rock Band, boarded a plane September 7, 2011 to begin their 14 day journey. They will return to Las Vegas on September 21st. - September 12, 2011 - Joei and The Fulcos
S.A. Sanctuary Sign to Butchered Records
Texas metal band, S.A. Sanctuary, sign a deal with New York Indie metal label. - September 12, 2011 - Xpress Media News
Rai Renea Performs Live at Whateva Works
In celebration of her CD release, That Other Girl, and the 3 videos from that CD, spoken word entertainer Rai Renea performs at Whateva Works for her video and CD release party. - September 12, 2011 - Renea's World, Inc.
San Francisco's Infinity Musicals Releases Debut Album
To the amazement of a broad band of fans Infinity Musicals has released its debut cast album, Love Is Infinity. - September 12, 2011 - Infinity Musicals
UMOJA, LLC Announces the Launch of Its First Wireless Headphones, Trilog[y]z
UMOJA, LCC, a company started by college students in Jackson, MS, has officially released its first set of headphones, Trilog[y]z. Trilog[y]z looks to be a new-to-the-market brand of headphones that only require a SD card to play music. “Put your music on your SD card, insert the card into... - September 12, 2011 - UMOJA
Karina Bradley Launches Media Blitz on BET, Clear Channel, Radio One & XXL Magazine to Promote Her New Mix Tape "Madam President" Hosted by DJ Diamond Kuts & Papoose
Karina Bradley, Philadelphia's hottest up and coming pop star has recently launched a huge media campaign in the Philadelphia area. During the whole month of September, KB will be all over your television, radio, and magazine stands. If you haven't already, start following the Karina Bradley media... - September 10, 2011 - Karina Bradley Inc
Kultur Celebrates Composer Steve Reich on His 75th Birthday October 3rd, by Announcing the Availability of Steve Reich’s City Life on DVD
Steve Reich, Composer Celebrates 75th Birthday Kultur celebrates composer Steve Reich on his 75th birthday on October 3rd by announcing the availability of the DVD Steve Reich’s City Life. Steve Reich has been called “our greatest living composer" by The New York Times. Born in... - September 10, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Jefferson Jay - Man Tells His Story Through Hundreds of Videos on YouTube
On Thanksgiving, looking for a way to share his work, Jay began posting three videos to YouTube every day, thus began Operation 365. He posts one original song (that he wrote), a cover song that he performs (a song written by someone else), and a third video of a local musician performing - often filmed at one of Jays’ songwriter showcases over the years. He also has an Operation 365 blog to explain the significance of the videos to the online audience. The videos are available at youtube.com. - September 09, 2011 - jeffersonjay.com
Golden World Music Presents the Haunting Second Album from Lee Harris, "Golden World"
An ethereal mix of electronica and acoustic warmth, Golden World presents a talent in timeless song craft. A multi-layered expression of love in many forms, of struggle and difficulties shared, and ultimately of hope. Golden World, the second album from Lee Harris, will be released on 12th... - September 09, 2011 - Golden World Music
Simone & the Jupiter String Quartet Kick-Off the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Season
Adelphi University Performing Arts Center presents internationally-renowned Jupiter String Quartet and Broadway star and recording artist Simone as part of the 2011-2012 guest artist series. - September 09, 2011 - Adelphi University
Double E Promotions Releases Compilation Disk #159, Including the New Country Gospel Single by Country Star Buddy Jewell
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the release of compilation disk #159 to radio featuring the new Country Gospel single, “Jesus, Elvis And Me,” by Country Star Buddy Jewel. Disc #159 features the following songs by ten different artists: “Prince... - September 09, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Country Star Buddy Jewell Joins the Double E Promotions Roster
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the addition of Country Star Buddy Jewell to the Double E roster. Double E Promotions provides Booking and Radio Promotional services for Buddy Jewell. Buddy quickly rose to fame in 2003 as the first winner of USA Network’s... - September 09, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Director Timothy Tau Guests on EOE to Announce Megan Lee's New Video Destiny Will Premiere on 9.18.2011
DESTINY Stars Megan Lee, Jessika Van, Kelvin Han Yee, Yul Spencer and Ina-Alice Kopp - September 09, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Fashion Firm Greater Faith Gear Endorses Niva the Soul Diva
Urban fashion line GFG endorses emerging music artist Niva the Soul Diva. - September 08, 2011 - New Black Music.net
Jacksonville Artist, Jacob Spangler Skyrockets on the Local Charts with Debut Solo Album, "Feel Again!"
Jacob Spangler releases his first solo album, “Feel Again,” and it is taking Jacksonville by storm, with it's meteoric rise on the ReverbNation.com local rock charts - From #97 to #10 in only two weeks, and climbing. - September 07, 2011 - Jacob Spangler
Rai Renea Announce Release of New Video
International spoken word entertainer and BET J Lyric Cafe artist, Rai Renea releases the video for her single, Sticks and Stones which tackles the subject of mental abuse. - September 05, 2011 - Renea's World, Inc.
EdgeSounds Introduces: Drummashines Sound Sample Library
EdgeSounds has just introduced the Drummashines, a 3-DVD-ROM, 12.5 GB sound set of more than 170 classical drum modules for NI KONTAKT and GIGA Studio. - September 04, 2011 - Edge Sounds, LLC
Announcing the Logan Whitehurst Memorial Awards for Excellence in Comedy Music
The first annual Logan Whitehurst Memorial Awards for Excellence in Comedy Music will be held on October 15, 2011 in Akron, Ohio, as part of the music program at Con on the Cob (http://www.cononthecob.com). The awards are sponsored by the Funny Music Project (The FuMP). Categories The awards will... - September 04, 2011 - The FuMP - The Funny Music Project
Blues Bettie Brings Their Unique "SoCal Blues" to the House of Blues Hollywood Foundation Room Sept. 21, 2011
Blues Bettie, a 9 piece blues, funk, and soul music band from Anaheim, CA., continues to impress music fans and music industry execs, resulting in an exclusive show at the exclusive House of Blues Foundation Room. An all star cast of some of the most sought after musicians from the Los Angeles performing arena, joins forces to generate what many "industry insiders" consider to be the hottest blues act to hail from the Los Angeles area in decades. - September 03, 2011 - Blues Bettie Show Band
West Broward, Get Ready to Rock
School of Rock to open a new franchise location in Southwest Ranches, Florida. - September 03, 2011 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Melody Nights at Gran Foc
MelodyNights.com and Gran Foc in Barcelona, Spain present a special evening of live music with 6 well known Artists performing their best songs. - September 03, 2011 - Melody Nights
"I Just Wanna' Meet Girls" Called "Tribute to Testosterone" by Composer and Leader of The C.R. Ecker Band at Time When Flap Over Album Title Song Fades Fast
With the new school year starting in many areas of the world, The C.E. Ecker Band launches an upbeat, traditional country tune, "I Just Wanna' Meet Girls," with quick acceptance not only in North America, but also in many other regions, including Asia and Europe. - September 02, 2011 - Charles R. Ecker
CT Artist SeeS (S Double E S) Starts New Record Label, CT Corporate Takeover, and Launches New Website, www.SeeSHipHop.com
CT local artist SeeS (S Double E S) defines passion and grind by starting his own record label and website to “SeeS Control” of the music industry. - September 02, 2011 - CT Corporate Takeover
Baeblemusic and Stingray Digital Announce Programming Agreement
Baeblemusic and Stingray Digital announce a programming agreement that will give Stingray Digital access to Baeblemusic’s library of more than five hundred original concerts. - September 02, 2011 - Stingray Digital Group
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of the International Jazz Hall of Fame 1996 Awards Ceremonies Available on September 27
International Jazz Hall of Fame: 1996 Awards Ceremonies Available on DVD September 27 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of the International Jazz Hall of Fame 1996 Awards Ceremonies available on September 27. It's a swingin' time in Tampa as the world of jazz honors its' legends at the... - September 01, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd