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Canada's Wonderland Hosts Rapper Reema Major's Summer Bling; 08/23/2011
16 year old Reema Major of G7 Records is keeping summer live at one of Ontario's greatest attractions. Canada's Wonderland will host a day full of rides, performances and special guest appearances by Reema Major and company. - August 05, 2011 - G7 Records Inc.
New Digital Label Hits the Scene - Real Artist International Network - The RAIN Digital
The RAIN "Real Artist International Network" is a digital label formed by musicians for musicians who deserve to be heard not only in today's struggling U.S. Market, but on an international level in major markets such as Europe, Tokyo, Japan and China. - August 05, 2011 - The RAIN Digital
Crystal Tones & Hip Hop Band, H.I.S.D. "Wow" the Crowd with Performance at Comic Con 2011
Crystal Tones, sponsor and superfriend of H.I.S.D., the popular Hip Hop Band, brings an exceptional magic to this year's performance at Comic Con 2011. - August 05, 2011 - Crystal Tones
Irish Shred Records Releases Metal Single from Pursuit Of Power
Irish Shred Records have released a digital only debut single by the melodic power metal band Pursuit Of Power. - August 05, 2011 - Irish Shred Records
Island Boy Set for Release Under Platinum City Entertainment This Fall
R&B Sensation Jean Thervens, also known as J-Boy is set to release his sophomore album in stores nationwide this October. - August 05, 2011 - Platinum City Entertainment
TLA Productions Announces Programming for MA Steampunk Extravaganza
NH-based production company prepares for a one of a kind steampunk extravaganza featuring performances by Abney Park, Frenchy and the Punk and more. - August 04, 2011 - TLA Productions
London Breakbeat Producer "Mafia Kiss" to Release New Single "What!" on 8th August 2011
"What!" is the follow up to the critically acclaimed "Bump It" which reached No. 1 on the "Track it Down" breaks chart. - August 04, 2011 - Expat Records
Indie Alternative Duo, "The Travellers" to Release Single "Waiting" on 8th August 2011
The Sixties inspired band has chosen to partner with indie label Expat Records to release the track, which has been previously featured on BBC Berkshire. - August 04, 2011 - Expat Records
Hammerax Releases Indigo Suspended Cymbals
Hammerax has released a special suspended cymbal line that emits highs, yet has a rich sound. Indigo brand suspended cymbals have a silvery swelling sound, which can grow in volume and move up into very smooth highs. Synthetic cable of unusually high strength is used to hold the cymbal. "This... - August 03, 2011 - Hammerax
Internationally Acclaimed Conductor, Features Crystal Tones Singing Bowls
Internationally acclaimed conductor, Dr. Brandy Allred features Crystal Tones singing bowls at the World Choral Symposium and puts a new spin on the competition. - August 03, 2011 - Crystal Tones
Grammy Award Winning Jazz Producer, Rob "Wacko" Hunter, (Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Men In Black Soundtrack), is in Studio with Rick Starm
Grammy Award Winning Jazz Producer, Rob “Wacko” Hunter, (Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Men In Black Soundtrack), is in studio finishing up with the new Rick Starmer full length CD. Sunset Jazz Recording artist, Rick Starmer, is in the studio now, mixing down his new CD... - August 01, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Ray Prim Entertainment Starts Kickstarter Campaign to Raise Funds for the New CD "Five"
Singer Soulwriter Ray Prim is teaming with Omar Vallejo for his upcoming CD, five. With only one month to generate funding will it materialize? You be the judge. - July 31, 2011 - Ray Prim Entertainment
Elvis "The King" Presley Tribute Returns to Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will celebrate legendary music icon, Elvis Presley, with its Second Annual Elvis Tribute Competition & Festival on August 26 & 27. A competition to determine the best Elvis tribute artist will be presented in a series of competitive... - July 31, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Kenny G Cancels Show in Dover, Del
The Kenny G performance scheduled for Sept. 16 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino has been abruptly cancelled by the artist’s agent so that he may attend a private celebration that weekend. Dover Downs Hotel & Casino regrets this cancellation, and extends apologies to ticket purchasers for... - July 31, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Country Recording Artist Lisa Matassa to Perform at Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund Pink Penguin Bash
Country music recording artist, Lisa Matassa, will make an appearance and perform at tomorrow night’s 1st annual Carol M. Baldwin Pink Penguin Bash for Breast Cancer research and awareness. - July 29, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
Hip-hop Artist 187SIAKA Launches Official Website 187SIAKA.com
Independent hip-hop/reggae artist 187SIAKA launches official website featuring music, videos, bio and latest news. - July 29, 2011 - 187SIAKA
Indie Alternative Duo, "the Travellers" Sign with Expat Records
The band renowned for its vintage sound influenced by sixties psychedelia and seventies groove, has chosen to partner with the Indie label for a string of future musical releases. - July 28, 2011 - Expat Records
Joe Magnetico & Associates, LLC Signs Jazz Singer Shaynee Rainbolt to Representation Agreement
Joe Magnetico & Associates, LLC signed Jazz Chanteuse Shaynee Rainbolt today to a representation agreement. - July 28, 2011 - Joe Magnetico & Associates, LLC
Stingray Signs with NCTC for Galaxie Music Service
Established music service a new alternative for NCTC members. - July 28, 2011 - Stingray Digital Group
New Artist "Jazzmine" Debut Single "Name on My Shoe"
New Teen Artist “Jazzmine” to Release Highly Anticipated Debut Single “Name On My Shoe” August 5, 2011 - July 27, 2011 - GiG Productions
Worth Taking Releases The Anxious EP
Worth Taking - The Anxious EP Spite Records WorthTaking.com Spite Records is proud to announce the release of The Anxious, Worth Taking’s long-awaited EP, on Tuesday, July 5. Representing a culmination of efforts that span across the country, Worth Taking’s new EP brings together a... - July 27, 2011 - Worth Taking
Harlequins Enigma Announces Hip Hop Album: Octagon Volume 3 - After Their Previous "Alt" and Dance Album "Octagon Volume 2," Their Grip on Dance Music is Rising
Octagon volume 3 - battle without dishonour, is set for an August 2011 launch date. Criticism has been great and it will definitely be an album to seek up if you like their previous two albums. - July 26, 2011 - harlequins enigma
Consummate Summer Dance Floor Anthem - "Wild Miami Remixed" from Tinatin Ready to Raise Rafters Across Global Dance Floors
Remix Collection Calls Attention to Consequences of Global Warming; Marks Tenth Studio Release for Young Pals Records - July 26, 2011 - Young Pals Music
Suicide Prevention Organization Releases Music CD Tribute to Help Spread Awareness
Pick With Austin, Inc., has released a music CD "My Gift of Music" to help promote their mission to spread more awareness about the epidemic of youth and teen depression and suicide. The CD contains songs licensed for use in the project from composers, singers, and bands from around the world. - July 26, 2011 - Pick With Austin, Inc.
After Great Anticipation Jaye Da’Vaughn Reveals the Release of His 2nd Single from the Forthcoming Album, Warranted Arrest
Jaye Da’Vaughn, today announced that after much anticipation his second single entitled, "Searching Forever" will be released at midnight on Friday, July 22, 2011 (jayedavaughn.bandcamp.com). Jaye Da’Vaughn states “‘It’s Whatever’ (his debut single to... - July 25, 2011 - Jaye Da'Vaughn Entertainment
New Hip-Hop Musician, Jephte Blanc, Introduce Inspiring Music
New hip-hop musician, Jephte Blanc with stage name Young Suspect A.K.A Love is Eternity introducing new and inspiring music. His music expresses the reality of his world and depicts his views on many social issues. - July 24, 2011 - Jephte Blanc
Smith Brothers Farms Presents PEPSapalooza 2011
Smith Brothers Farms, a Puget Sound dairy delivery service, is sponsoring the third annual PEPSapalooza, a family music festival to benefit PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support). - July 24, 2011 - Smith Brothers Farms
Nigerian-Born Multitalented Gloria Maduka Launches Debut Album "Of Light and Angels"
Gloria Maduka Launches "Love Illusion" on CDBaby and iTunes Ahead of Debut Album "Of Light and Angels" - July 24, 2011 - Gloria Maduka
3 Steps for Violin and Viola Players to Eliminate Tendonitis, Stage Fright and Enjoy Playing Again
It is possible to eliminate tendonitis that afflict players, in very simple ways, knowing the 3 major causes of aches and pains and injuries and the 3 curative answers, the movements to do while playing. - July 24, 2011 - Monica Cuneo
University of Minnesota Set to Host U2 Concert on FieldTurf
School officials at ease knowing FieldTurf will be more than supportive for band’s equipment - July 24, 2011 - FieldTurf
Morgenstern Trio, Winner of Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award, Launches New CD
The Morgenstern Trio, 2009 winner of the prestigious Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award (KLRITA), has recorded a CD released by Azica Records (AZD-71266). The CD features Bedrich Smetana’s Trio in G minor, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8 and Leonard... - July 23, 2011 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Mano-a-Mano, 3-Day Festival of Piano Virtuosos in New York
The three-day Mano-a-Mano Piano Festival takes place August 21, 22, 23 at The Cornelia Street Cafe in NYC and features four piano virtuosos: Jerry Kuderna, William Komaiko (accompanied by bassist Dick Sarpola), Jung Lin and host Jed Distler. - July 23, 2011 - ComposersCollaborative Inc.
Niq of Tyme Entertainment Presents: Lil Niqo aka Boy Wonder aka Yertman aka Mr. OK Then and His New Video, "Where'd U Get That"
11 year old San Diego, California native, Lil Niqo has been working non-stop and loving every minute of it. This young man made history last year at the age of ten, becoming the youngest hip-hop artist ever signed to the legendary Def Jam Recordings. Pending the release of his newest viral "Where'd U Get That" (Directed by Yellow Nigro & Nique/Edited by Yellow Nigro & Styled by Browncynderella). #OKTHEN - July 23, 2011 - Niq of Tyme Entertainment
What do Maxwell, Lionel Richie, Donnie Osmond, Usher and Christina Aguilera Have in Common...Andre Delano Was Once Their Sideman and Has Now Gone Solo
7th Note Entertainment, Inc. is proud to guide the exploding career of multi-talented saxophonist, singer and songwriter, Andre Delano. His new single, “S’posed to Be” remained one of the top downloaded R&B songs on CD Baby.com during its late spring release. In addition,... - July 22, 2011 - Andre Delano
Awe-Inspiring Rope Man Video Redefines the Musical Term "One Man Band"
A new YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWrk9Qc_wfU) reveals the talented "Rope Man" using a complex music invention to play 13 instruments at once. Self-made musical contraption consists of PVC pipe, rope, erasers, guitars, cymbal, drums, metal springs and more. Short 2 min. video shows something never done before in the history of man. - July 22, 2011 - Graham Czach
Facebook-App Matches Your Taste in Music
Fellody has released a Facebook-app where you can check your friends' taste in music. The app ranks your friends by their music likes and matches them with your music-style. - July 22, 2011 - ZOKYO
Hip Hop Grows Up Inc. Along with Dollyhood Records Partners with Florida A&M University to Host the C.E.O. Experience – a Music and Entertainment Industry Conference
During a press conference, Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced it will host the Creativity Education Opportunity (C.E.O.) Experience, a music and entertainment industry conference scheduled for November 3 and November 4, 2011 on FAMU’s campus. The conference will offer new artists,... - July 22, 2011 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
TV Star Angelique Bates PKA "Alizay" Releases Debut Single "Can’t Fade Me Now" on Expat Records
The Nickelodeon actress famous the world over for her role in "All That" and various Hollywood films, has released an upbeat Pop/Hip Hop track which has already received considerable airplay across stations in the US and UK. - July 22, 2011 - Expat Records
Leave It on the Floor Starring America’s Quadruple Threat Performer Ephraim M. Sykes Dances Across the U.S.
Independent film Leave it on the Floor starring actor, singer, dancer and musician Ephraim M. Sykes of stage, television and film has a cult following with U.S. film festivals. - July 21, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Redesigned “Four Pillars of Singing” 2.0 Engages Vocal Athletes with Content-Rich, State-of-the-Art Multi-Media
Innovative vocal training program offers 435 files and 16 GB of high-definition video, interactive audio and ground breaking film edits for voice training. - July 21, 2011 - The Vocalist Studio
New Indie-Folk Singer Gives Away His New Single
Mauro Sanches will release his debut EP on July 25 but decided to give exclusively to his ReverbNation fans a free download: his new single and title track Neon Blue. Mauro Sanches is a musician/songwriter from Brazil who decided to start bringing to life his creative stuff by himself. Alone, he... - July 21, 2011 - Mauro Sanches
Country Artist Lisa Matassa to Perform at Four Country Format Radio Stations in Idaho, Montana and Washington State
Country artist, Lisa Matassa, will perform and give interviews at four country format radio stations in Idaho, Montana and Washington on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 and on Thursday, July 21, 2011, as part of the western U.S. leg of her national radio promotional tour for her debut EP, “Me Time.” - July 20, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
Nickk Goes Live on YouTube & Indian Television
Nickk’s first album is now live on YouTube, amazon, iTunes and Indian Television. - July 20, 2011 - BeatFactory Academy
Grammy Award Winner Bonnie Pointer Releases “Like A Picasso” - Promo Partner Tune Syndicate Tags Airplay Direct for Radio Debut
Bonnie is back! Due for release on July 26, 2011, her first album in years offers a palette of fourteen Soul, Americana, Pop, Rock, and Gospel Tunes. - July 19, 2011 - Tune Syndicate
MelodyNights.com Opens Office in Berlin, Germany
Melody Nights has opened an office in Berlin as part of the companies expansion program. - July 19, 2011 - Melody Nights
Ben Speak Announces "A Concert to Remember" on 7/29/11
Ben Speaks announces “A Concert to Remember” on July 29th, 2011 in Hopkinton, MA with teenage artists that include Abbey Perrault, Mary Kate Shanahan, Ashley Gorham, Abbey Hennigan, and Evan Katz. The concert will bring the community together through music and art to remember those who... - July 18, 2011 - Ben Speaks
MyReviewsNow in Affiliation with Violin Master Pro Announce Limited Time Offer
Those who dream of playing a rousing Violin solo, or would simply like to learn the violin basics while impressing friends and family, no longer have to pay high fees for private lessons. MyReviewsNow has teamed up with Violin Master Pro to offer a limited time only price of $27 for the complete Violin Master Pro learning system. - July 15, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
The Playground Takes a Look at the Music Industries Biggest Battle: Electro Vs Dubstep
The Playground looks at the clash of the genres in the run up to Steve Aoki’s exclusive London show on September tenth at Koko. - July 15, 2011 - The Playground
Country Artist Lisa Matassa to Embark on West Coast Radio Tour for Her Debut Country EP, "Me Time"
Country artist, Lisa Matassa, will visit three California country format radio stations on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, as part of the west coast leg of her national radio promotional tour for her debut EP, “Me Time.” - July 14, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
RgM Management & Foghorn Records Presents: "Hollywood" New Single by Mark Cashin & The Lil Hussys & One Night in Tamworth
August 6th kicks off the start of Mark Cashin & The Lil Hussys' Tour rocking The Albert Hotel in Tamworth which coincides with the debut of their new 2011 single "Hollywood." - July 14, 2011 - RgM Management