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Support the Jefferson County Community by Rocking the Night Away with Butch Wax & The Hollywoods and the Michael Terry Group

The Arnold Food Pantry and the National MS Society Gateway Area Chapter have teamed up with legendary entertainers Butch Wax & The Hollywoods and The Michael Terry Group to bring a rocking-good time to the Rickman Auditorium in Arnold, MO on Saturday, October 8th at 7 p.m. Fifty percent of... - August 31, 2011 - Arnold Food Pantry

Jack Phillips Live at The Knitting Factory, Brooklyn 8/31

Jack Phillips and his band The Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn, NY Wed., August 31, 2011 - 7:00pm $6 Magnolia Group Productions is pleased to present Jack Phillips on piano and vocals, who will be joined by bassist Matt Scharfglass and drummer Dave Silliman for a special appearance... - August 30, 2011 - Magnolia Group Productions

"It's Always Been An Obsession" by Larry Barron Features Virtuoso Guitar Performances from Bach to Rock Styles

Virtuoso guitarist Larry Barron has released his CD "It's Always Been An Obsession." As a studio guitarist who has worked with solo folk artists such as Laura Eastman (Paul McCartney's sister in law) as well as country artists like Dean Chance to the 80's rock/punk band "Elmo and the... - August 30, 2011 - Larry Barron Guitar

The DNS Agency's F1rst Class Citizen Nominated for Sacramento Area Music Award

Sacramento rock band F1rst Class Citizen not only opens for artists such as TapRoot, Saving Abel, and next month Sick Puppies, they have been nominated for a Sacramento Area Music Award in the category of "Best Hard Rock" band. - August 28, 2011 - The DNS Agency

Liger Vineyards Films Alt/Acoustic Rockers Burn Down The Charade Music Video for the Single "Will You Lead?"

Liger Vineyards and Burn Down The Charade completed filming a music video for "Will You Lead?" off their debut album Revelations & Revolutions. This is the first single as the band gears up to re-release Revelations & Revolutions on CD in October. - August 28, 2011 - Liger Vineyards

New York’s Audience Rated Enamorados del Tango (Tango Lovers) as the Best Tango Show in the City

Celebrating the Bicentennial of Uruguay, on August 20th, 2011, “Enamorados del Tango” (Tango Lovers) performed in New York for the first time at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center. - August 28, 2011 - Enamorados del Tango

Gico Music, Soul Singer Gina Carey “Melodic” CD Soars to the #1 Spot on the UK Soul Charts

Gina Carey makes the #1 spot on the Top 30 UK Soul Charts at Starpoint Radio Gico Music's "Melodic" - August 28, 2011 - Gico Music

Long Island Country Artist Lisa Matassa Invades Nashville to Shoot Video for Her Rising Single “Me Time” with Acclaimed Director

"Long Island Country" recording artist Lisa Matassa has had the industry and Billboard charts buzzing for weeks with her single, "Me Time," and now the Long Island bred country crooner is shooting her second music video for "Me Time" in Nashville, Tennessee. - August 27, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.

Sifar to Release Debut Album on Beatfactory Music

Delhi based Hindi Rock band prepares to release debut album in September '11 on Delhi's premier record label after the success of their 3 track EP. - August 27, 2011 - Beatfactory Music

Palomar Starlight Theater Shines a Light on Music of Stevie Nicks Performed by Bella Donna and Steely Dan Performed by Pretzel Logic

Labor Day Weekend Event Closes Out Summer Tribute Series at Pala Casino and Resort - August 26, 2011 - Bella Donna Rumours of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac

harlequins enigma Releases Octagon Volume 2 - Nachtspiel, Dance EP

Available on iTunes now. - August 26, 2011 - harlequins enigma

The Rembrandt Hotel Presents American Professor of Piano

The Rembrandt Hotel is thrilled to welcome Ms. Julie Bees, an American professional pianist, for her first time performing her talent in Thailand on September 18th 2011 at Goethe Auditorium, South Sathorn Soi 1 road, Bangkok. - August 26, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok

NJ Band "Novae" Hosts Red Carpet Premiere

Gen Admission Free - Premiere V.I.P. Package Tickets Available... More - August 26, 2011 - Novae Music

911 Memorial Song: 911 Tenth Anniversary Commemorated in Twin Towers (Song for America)

- Likely, the first response in art and song to the 911 attack on America. - Received notes from Vice President Dick Cheney and Senator Hillary Clinton. - Originally received a half-million hits with tens of thousands downloading the free song. - Free song download commemorates 9/11. - August 25, 2011 - The Eastco Group

Kultur Celebrates Buddy Holly's 75th Birthday

The Real Buddy Holly Story Hosted by Paul McCartney available now on DVD. Kultur celebrates what would have been Buddy Holly’s 75th birthday with the DVD of The Real Buddy Holly Story available now. This complete video biography of rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly was produced and hosted by... - August 25, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Kultur Celebrate George Jones 80th Birthday

Happy 80th Birthday George Jones. 3 DVDs Available Now Kultur celebrates George Jones on his 80th birthday with a trio of DVDs; George Jones: Golden Hits, George Jones: Live In Tennessee and George Jones: Same Ole Me all available now. Over the years, George Jones has frequently been referred to... - August 25, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Kultur Celebrates Michael Feinstein's 55th Birthday

Michael Feinstein and Friends in Concert available now on DVD. Kultur celebrates Michael Feinstein’s 55th birthday with the DVD of Michael Feinstein and Friends in Concert available now. Michael Feinstein performs classic songs by Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington and George... - August 25, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

"Asmelectrix" a New Album by Asmodelle - Electro House/Dub

Asmodelle, the Australia former model and actress turned electronic Diva has a new album out "Asmelectrix" – this one only just follows the 3rd album, "Transelectrix." "Asmelectrix is a real gem and something that all electronica lovers should listen to. As the genre evolves Asmodelle’s style seems to be on the edge of that evolution," says T.D. Shemansky. - August 24, 2011 - Asmodelle.com

Jealous Creatures Releases Debut Album - Little Heaven Big Sky

The Texas rock band has just released their highly anticipated first full-length album, which is available through their website at www.jealouscreatures.com and other online retailers. - August 24, 2011 - Jealous Creatures

Barry Tickets Announces No Service Fees on Internet Orders

As major ticket brokers ceaselessly charge hidden fees, www.BarrysTickets.com is taking their company message in a new direction by eliminating service fees! In addition to no service fees, Barry’s Tickets also regularly provides their customers with further savings via discount and promo codes when you sign up at www.BarrysTickets.com. - August 23, 2011 - Barrys Ticket Service Inc.

Any Controversy Over "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-Up Bad and Broke) Song is "Misguided and Unfair," Says Its Composer and Producer

Ever since the August 1 launch of the "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-up Bad and Broke) album, featuring a lead single of the same name, C.R. Ecker, composer and producer of the song, and album, has met resistance among those who feel the single and music video represent an attack on President George W. Bush, just based on the title without hearing it. Rather, he says, "I wrote and recorded the song in 1991 as an 'anthem of American angst' during the recession then, a song more timely now." - August 23, 2011 - Charles R. Ecker

Sun Continues to Rise for Australian Songstress Katie Cole

Sun continues to rise for Australian songstress Katie Cole. Her latest musical offering, "Sunrise" is added to the playlist at BBC Radio 2 in the UK. www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/music-events/playlist/ Although based in Los Angeles, CA, this is the second consecutive single from the artist to... - August 22, 2011 - Katie Cole

The RARE Celebrates the Opening of Their New Gallery with the Premier Exhibition and Appearance by Legendary Rock Photographer Neil Zlozower

The Rock and Roll Emporium Collectors Gallery celebrates the grand opening of their new location with the premier of a fine art photographic exhibition and appearance by legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower Saturday, August 27, 7pm at 3731 W. Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704. In the rock and... - August 21, 2011 - The Rock and Roll Emporium

Lostinmymind.com Announces Launch as Fan Community for the Upcoming Music Sensation "The Head and The Heart"

Two fans create Lostinmymind.com as a centralized online location for the ever increasing The Head and The Heart fan community. - August 19, 2011 - Lostinmymind.com

Lisa Matassa is Highest Debuting Country Artist on Monday’s Billboard Country Indicator Chart with the Single “Me Time”

Country artist Lisa Matassa had the highest debuting single on Monday, August 15, 2011, on the country Billboard indicator chart at #55 with her single “Me Time.” - August 18, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.

Trenton Rocks with Book Release Party on August 20

Music Journalist Gary Wien will celebrate the release of his new book "Are You Listening?" with a book release party on Saturday, August 20 at Trenton Social in Trenton, NJ. - August 18, 2011 - NewJerseyStage

Shapes Stars Make is Refreshed and Refocused

Dallas-based Shapes Stars Make is excited to announce the release of their latest single today, August 16, 2011. It is available via free download at: http://shapesstarsmake.bandcamp.com/album/into-his-ghost-single - August 18, 2011 - shapes stars make

Pennyroyal Studio Announces Third Signature Collection Collaboration with Adam Lambert

Profits from the Pennyroyal Studio and Adam Lambert Pendant to Benefit The Trevor Project - August 18, 2011 - Pennyroyal Studio

Raw Talent Guitar Officially Announces New Offices; End of Era for CEO

Raw Talent Guitar has moved to Boca Raton, FL, from Coral Springs, FL, after employees worked from the "Darth Vader" building on University Drive for more than 15 years. - August 17, 2011 - Raw Talent Guitar

Grammy Nominee Jan Linder-Koda Brings Pro Vocal Techniques to Skype

Jan Linder-Koda, owner of Angel Diva Music, is now enabling students to learn Grammy winning vocal techniques from anywhere in the world using Skype & benefit from the experience and ability of a professional voice teacher during the month of August. - August 17, 2011 - big hits media

Raw Talent Guitar Lessons for Beginners Software Announces New Price for September 1, 2011

Raw Talent Guitar is setting a new price for their guitar learning software that will go live on September 1, 2011, bringing an end to the introductory price. The company will keep free shipping in the 48 contiguous states and plans to move into stores for the 2011 holiday season. - August 16, 2011 - Raw Talent Guitar

Miami Lakes Chevrolet Sponsors Undercover Concert with KISS Country at Seminole Paradise Hard Rock

This upcoming Undercover Concert is slated to be the best yet. The artist is still unknown, and the rules are still the same. Tickets cannot be bought, only won through Miami Lakes Chevrolet part of Miami Lakes Automall, WKIS 99.9, or Seminole Hard Rock. - August 16, 2011 - Miami Lakes Automall

Internet Music Sensation Announces Google+ Hangout Concert with YouTube Live Integration and Free, Exclusive "Google Song" Download

Become a Part of the Global Community that Launched the First Google+ Music Star - August 16, 2011 - Daria Musk

Jared Blake from NBC’s Breakout Hit Show "The Voice" Announces Tour Dates to Promote the Release of His Debut Single and Tells Tales from Behind the Scenes

The tour responsive to the question Jared Blake became known for. Are you Country, or are you Rock? To that, Jared answered “I just want to make good music,” and walks the line between genres — falling one way or another at times, equally. Jared Blake shows will range from 40... - August 15, 2011 - Jared Blake Music

Asmodelle Has Created an Album That is Synthpop to the Core with a Very Human Element

Australian born composer Asmodelle has dedicated her life to electronic music, and is committed to help evolve the genre. Haunting, beat driven, danceable, and always unique tracks fill her latest release titled "Transelectrix." The music is perfect for those who like all different styles of electronic music. The entirely instrumental album uses synthesizers as its voice and possesses a very organic feel throughout. - August 15, 2011 - Asmodelle.com

Electro Charged EP: Body Snatchers

Inductive Invades the Airwaves and Hijacks Dance Floors with the Insertion of an Electro Charged EP: Body Snatchers - August 14, 2011 - Inductive

R&B Soul Songstress Niva the Soul Diva Teams Up with Jewelry Firm

Jewelry firm Pistol Haute jewels endorses emerging music artist Niva the Soul Diva. - August 14, 2011 - New Black Music.net

Scenic Hotel Group Supports the Top Brass in NZ

Scenic Hotel Group announces the 2011 winners of the Scenic Hotels Band of the Year following the contest at the New Zealand National Brass Band Championships in Auckland. - August 13, 2011 - Scenic Hotel Group

Val Emmich to Preview Songs from Upcoming Album "Aide Memoire" in Asbury Park on August 12

Val Emmich is one of five artists performing at Gary Wien's book release party on August 12. The night celebrates the release of "Are You Listening?" - Wien's picks for the top 100 albums of 2001-2010 by New Jersey artists. - August 11, 2011 - Gary Wien

Local Teen Musicians Give Live Radio Broadcast

Local teens give live radio broadcast at WNTI 91.9 radio station in Hackettstown, NJ during the stations live Bob Dylan program. Five students from Bill Wright’s Guitar Studio in Sparta, NJ performed live on air at WNTI radio station early Friday morning on July 29th. They played so well... - August 10, 2011 - Bill Wright School Of Music

Myles William Featured Alongside Platinum Producers

Myles Williams' Move to NYC Has Positioned Him in the Midst of Platinum Producers, Diversified His Network and Energized Production - August 10, 2011 - Intercontinental Productions LLC

Ergo-Motion Consulting Flexes Its Benevolent Muscles for Piano Pinnacle

A company that strives to make workplaces safer, Ergo-Motion Consulting turns to help the local musicians by supporting the performance of Piano Pinnacle, a duo of pianists. - August 10, 2011 - Ergo-Motion Consulting

Double E Promotions Takes Home the “Promoter of the Year” Award at the 2011 ICGMA’S

Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce receiving the “Promoter of the Year” Award at the 55th Annual ICGMA's (International Country Gospel Music Association) 2011 Gold Cross Awards held August 6th in West Plains, MO. The following Double E Artists also won... - August 10, 2011 - Double E Promotions

New Jersey Music Journalist Holds Book Release Party at the Wonder Bar on August 12

Award-winning music journalist Gary Wien celebrates the release of his latest book, "Are You Listening?" with a release party on August 12 featuring five artists from the book. - August 10, 2011 - Gary Wien

B-Rob of CrossLines Music to Release Second Album "Salt Rap" on September 20, 2011

Christian Rapper Brian "B-Rob" Robinson is releasing his second studio CD titled "Salt Rap" in September of 2011. - August 09, 2011 - CrossLines Music

SongDoor to Offer Music Industry Mailing List to Songwriters

SongDoor has expanded its line of songwriter services to include a comprehensive music industry mailing list, featuring emails, phone numbers and addresses for music's top A&R personnel, agencies, producers and engineers. - August 09, 2011 - SongDoor

NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Roll-a-Note Roll-a-Chord Invention

Donal M., Florida resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Roll-a-note Roll-a-chord concept to industry over the next 2 years. An effective new product intended to greatly facilitate the teaching of music basics to young... - August 09, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.