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The Make Releasing Debut EP "This Box" July 19th
California based band The Make releases their premiere debut EP immediately after successful single & video release on June 30th. The Make is signed with Suspended Sunrise Recordings, Superbowl MVP Aaron Rodgers' record label. - July 14, 2011 - Suspended Sunrise Recordings
Red Flame Presents 'Back on Solid Ground' at the Calgary Fringe Festival
Red Flame artist David Andrew Wiebe and his band are scheduled to perform at this year's Calgary Fringe Festival. - July 14, 2011 - Red Flame
World Premiere of Another Black Seasons New Video
Another Black Season and Inner Dream Records have announced the premiere of their new music video for “Nothing Without You.” - July 14, 2011 - Inner Dream Records
Leading Hip-Hop Producer “Wolfman Jacc” Joins The McFadden Agency
Powerhouse Alliance Adds Momentum to Producer’s Following - July 14, 2011 - The McFadden Agency, Inc.
EdgeSounds Electric Piano Sound Sample Library Released
EdgeSounds has announced the release of the Electric Piano, a 2-DVD-ROM sound sample library for NI KONTAKT and GIGA Studio. - July 13, 2011 - Edge Sounds, LLC
Easton Corbin Producer, Carson Chamberlain to Produce Chris Caskey’s Freshman Album
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars Corey Frizzell is proud to announce that his client, Chris Caskey is currently recording his freshman album with Easton Corbin hit producer, Carson Camberlain. Carson Chamberlain, a native of Berea, Kentucky, started professionally in the music business as a... - July 13, 2011 - Country Artist Chris Caskey
Chris Caskey’s Current Crossover Single, "Gods Pocket" Jumps to #52 on the National Radio Chart for July of 2011
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars Corey Frizzell is proud to announce TCM Recording Artist Chris Caskey’s first radio crossover single, God’s Pocket” has jumped thirty spots to number fifty two on the National Christian Voice Christian Country Top 100 for July of 2011. Chris... - July 13, 2011 - Country Artist Chris Caskey
K4S Entertainment Raises the Bar for the July Issue of Web Publication
After receiving a staggering number of views to www.k4sent.com once the initial release was published in June, K4S Entertainment brings in big name independent talent to feature for the July edition of the Website that publishes July 11, 2011 with dynamic Youtube sensation Karmin, Nationally... - July 13, 2011 - K4S Entertainment
Pop Sensation "Nickk" Ready to Make It Big in the Music Industry
BeatFactory Music launches a pop/rock singer on 17th July. - July 12, 2011 - BeatFactory Academy
YesStyle Sponsors David Choi's "By My Side" Official Music Video
Leading online fashion retailer YesStyle sponsored the latest music video from YouTube sensation David Choi, "By My Side," the second track from his 2010 album of the same name. This is the second time YesStyle partners with the singer-musician. Last year, the company sponsored the music video for David's single "That Girl" which was released in May 2010. - July 10, 2011 - YesStyle
Buy Me A Drink Hits US iTunes App Store with a Buzz
Buy Me A Drink has launched on iTunes, bringing “A great night out in one App” but with a major twist: A woman’s take on an industry dominated by men, nightlife. - July 08, 2011 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Sound Light Ascension Expo in Louisville, KY, USA, September 24 & 25, 2011 Jonathan Goldman, Keynote Speaker
The Sound Light Expo in Louisville, KY will draw people from around the world to gather September 24 & 25, 2011. They will serve and celebrate the spirit of all in the Light Community and on the planet. Jonathan Goldman, sound pioneer, Grammy finalist and author is the keynote presenter. The event takes place at the Ramada Conference Center, 9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY. - July 08, 2011 - Sacred Journeys
World Premier of Art by Dano Original Painting Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Jimi Hendrix Rainbow Bridge Featuring Surf Legend David Nuuhiwa
The Rock and Roll Emporium presents Art by Dano original painting commemorating the 40th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix Rainbow Bridge featuring Surf Legend David Nuuhiwa. Dano and David Nuuhiwa will be on hand to sign prints of the piece at the Rainbow Bridge Release Party August 5th from 7p-9p at Tuna Town, 221 Main Street in Huntington Beach, CA 92648. - July 08, 2011 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Grammy Award Winner Kenny G in Concert Sept. 16 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will present a rare acoustic duo performance by Kenny G featuring Robert Damper on piano, Friday, September 16 at 9 p.m. in the Rollins Center. In a recording career that spans almost three decades with 23 album releases, Kenny G has solidified his reputation as a... - July 08, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Camp Jam’s National Music Summer Camp Program is Geared Up to Rock Nashville This Summer
Camp Jam, the nation’s premier provider of rock music summer camps and educational rock ‘n’ roll music programs, today announced that it is gearing up for the Summer 2011 camp series in Nashville, Tennessee. Campers, referred to as Jammers, will rehearse, record, and perform like... - July 07, 2011 - Camp Jam
Hip-Hop Stars Release Song to Raise Funds, Awareness for Durham Mom
As a Durham, North Carolina cancer survivor and mother of two crusades to overturn a custody order that has outraged the world, a close friend from her childhood days in New Jersey has organized the recording and release of a hip-hop record to help fund the legal battle. - July 06, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Gabriel Bello Debuts at #1 with His Premier Jazz Album Release
Gabriel Bello has produced several number one records and now his first Album, self titled "Gabriel Bello" debuts at #1 on Billboard a week after the June 21st release by Kings Mountain Music & Film. - July 05, 2011 - Gabriel Bello
A New Spin on the Classics and Sound Healing
Earlier this year, January 2011, Musical Concepts released Meditate With The Masters, the new solo CD by composer-pianist Jed Distler. The album presents a western-based alternative in the sound healing market which is currently predominately eastern-based. Each of the 15 tracks is inspired by a classical composer and designed for relaxation and healing. Distler has been called "an altogether extraordinary pianist" (Newark Star-Ledger) and New York's “Downtown keyboard magus" (The New Yorker). - July 05, 2011 - ComposersCollaborative Inc.
Go Dumb Boyz Feature Velocity Models in Music Video "I Can’t Sleep"
Vivid Imaging Studio’s Velocity Models were chosen as the feature models in the Go Dumb Boyz video, “I Can’t Sleep.” - July 02, 2011 - Vivid Imaging Studio
Double E Promotions Releases Compilation Disk #158, Including the New Country Gospel Single by Shenandoah Lead Singer Marty Raybon
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the release of compilation disk #158 to radio featuring the new Country Gospel single, “You’ve Got To Move,” by Marty Raybon, lead singer of the Grammy winning Country group Shenandaoh. Disc #158 features the... - July 02, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Nashville Roots-Rocker Andrew Adkins Returns with the Release of "Troublesome, My Love"
Award-winning Nashville singer/songwriter returns with debut solo album. - July 02, 2011 - Mellow Down Easy
MyReviewsNow Presents the Singorama Vocal Training Program at a Special Limited Time Price
The professional team at Singorama have created a set of special instruction e-books to further supplement and assist individuals with natural singing talent in need of coaching. The Singorma program is currently offered at a special discount through July 3rd, 2011. - July 01, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
The Divine Name by Jonathan Goldman Wins Visionary Award for Best Alternative Health/Healing Book on June 25, 2011
The Divine Name by Jonathan Goldman wins 2011 Visionary Award for Best Alternative Health/Healing Book. Goldman, an internationally acknowledged sound pioneer and authority on transformative uses of sound, Grammy-nominated musician and author, received the Coalition of Visionary Resources award in Denver, CO at INATS-W June 25, 2011. The Divine Name (Hay House 2010) is a seminal work for personal and planetary transformation. - July 01, 2011 - Healing Sounds
Minnesota Sinfonia’s Final Family Pops of the Summer Season
Join them at the Mississippi. Check out the East Coon Rapids Dam Visitor Center and then head over to the performance pavilion for an evening of classics. The Minnesota Sinfonia’s Coon Rapids Family Pops Concert will feature entertaining, lighter musical fare including Broadway and movie... - July 01, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Phoenix: Songs of Change, Grace and Acceptance. A New Release by Alt/Pop Artist Annie Moscow/Melonball Records.
Melonball Records is proud to announce it’s latest release, “Phoenix” by alt/pop singer/songwriter, Annie Moscow; a collection of 12 new songs by Annie Moscow, dealing with change. The songs range from the funny and upbeat, to poignant and sublime. On “Bed & Breakfast... - July 01, 2011 - Annie Moscow
Double E Promotions Takes Home Four Awards, Including "Promoter of the Year" at the 11th Annual King Country Agape Fest Fan Appreciation Awards
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce winning four awards, including the Promoter of the Year Award at the 11th Annual King Country Agape Fest Fan Appreciation Awards, held in Granbury, TX. Double E Promotions clients also bringing home awards are, Sandra Dee with the... - June 30, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Leading Independent Music Distribution Powerhouse Independent Distribution Collective Partners with CommerceSocial, a Revolutionary Distributed Commerce Platform
IDC has partnered with CommerceSocial. CommerceSocial is a powerful distributed commerce platform for sellers and publishers alike. - June 30, 2011 - Independent Distribution Collective
Pale Blue Entertainment Releases the New Tom Kurlander Single, "Baby I Want You," New on iTunes
Pale Blue Entertainment (PBE, inc) announces the release of "Baby I Want You," the first single from Tom Kurlander's upcoming album, Sugar Burn Sessions. The single is now available on iTunes. The Los Angeles based singer-songwriter will tour in support of the album's release. - June 30, 2011 - Pale Blue Entertainment, LLC
Dylan Dilinjah from Making The Band to Release New Single on 18th July 2011
The Caribbean Hip Hop artist and MTV reality TV star chooses ‘Over You’ as his debut with Expat Records. - June 30, 2011 - Expat Records
Joey Barnes Releases "Under the Covers: Volume 1"
Joey Barnes releases fourth EP through Nascent Republic Records. - June 29, 2011 - Nascent Republic Records
Long Island Country Artist Lisa Matassa to Open Freedom Fest Concert on July 3rd at Bethpage Ballpark
Long Island’s own country music star, Lisa Matassa, will perform as the opening act at Long Island, New York’s 1st annual Freedom Fest concert. Freedom Fest 2011 is presented by the Long Island Ducks professional baseball club and WJVC My Country 96.1 FM. - June 28, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
“Rest Your Eyes Layout Design” - Launched in Online Lifestyle Magazine GK
GK Magazine (Global Konnoisseur) with Editor-in-chief Kosta Gara recently launched their first lifestyle issue. GK is a free online magazine aimed primarily at readers with a keen interest in the best travel spots, self development and a discerning taste for some of the better things in life such... - June 28, 2011 - GK Magazine
Digital Music Delivers Crisp Sales in Canada
Hip Digital Media, Inc. and Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. Join Together for an Experiential Music Promotion for Old Dutch Foods - June 28, 2011 - Hip Digital Media
187SIAKA Launches Indie Hip-Hop YouTube Hit Music Video “I Won Allready”
Underground hip-hop indie artist 187SIAKA launches a new track with an exclusive YouTube video. - June 27, 2011 - 187SIAKA
Opera Legend Jose Carreras Signs Exclusive Deal with Gabe Reed Productions for North American Tour
Opera legend Jose Carreras has signed an exclusive deal with Gabe Reed Productions to promote his concerts in North America. A tour is contemplated for Spring 2012. - June 26, 2011 - Gabe Reed Productions
Miami Native Sherri Hicks Releases Gospel Single
Introducing Sherri Hicks, the soulful gospel singer/songwriter from sunny South Florida. With many years as a background vocalist and solo performer, she is now stepping out in 2011 with her debut album, "Transforming Praise." Her first single, "Changed," has already gotten rave reviews and is available on Itunes Worldwide. Sherri's voice is soulful and anointed, and she ministers through song. With this album she herself has been transformed. - June 26, 2011 - Sherri Hicks Music
Warm Welcoming from the Rembrandt Hotel to Taiwanese Indie Bands
The Rembrandt Hotel would like to invite concert lovers to the Thailand - Taiwan Connection Concert of Two Taiwanese bands in this upcoming July. - June 26, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
DropZ's "Tha King A Pop" Michael Jackson Tribute Video Available
Video Tribute Released to Commemorate the Anniversary of Michael Jackson's Death - June 26, 2011 - DropZ
Rockers Charity Gig Raises Money for Specialist Equipment
70’s Tribute act "Those Glam Rockers" made a presentation of a Hoist to St. Edmund’s House Activity Organiser, Rosie Rose, on the 7th June at All Hallows Hospital, Ditchingham. The band raised a magnificent £1,000 towards the purchase of this much used Hoist that is used... - June 25, 2011 - Those Glam Rockers
Indie / Electro-Pop Band Krapp Release Their Debut Album on Fluttery Records
Krapp's debut “A Void On A Cradle,” a twelve pieces collection turns around poetry in English and in French that swings between surrealistic tales, nonsense jokes, electronica and joyful experimentalism. - June 25, 2011 - Fluttery Records
Zach Galifianakis Shines in Special Limited Edition of the Comedy "Visioneers" Now on DVD
Zach Galifianakis fans have been taking to Facebook and Twitter to find out about the DVD re-release of the special edition of "Visioneers" with free digital copy. - June 24, 2011 - Xenon Pictures
Blasians Unite on Yani Simone’s Hit Single "After Hours"
Atlanta recording artist Yani Simone teams up with Asian Rapper “Vickz” on her debut single “After Hours.” - June 24, 2011 - Outliers Music Group
DJ Inform to Perform with Minnesota Sinfonia
Combining two unlikely music genres, DJ Inform to premier new composition composed for DJ and orchestra with the Minnesota Sinfonia this June at Lake Harriet. This new and exciting concert will be a for sure hit for all ages. The program will feature new composition, Fantasy for DJ and Orchestra,... - June 24, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
7th Annual O’Jays Celebration Weekend & Scholarship Fund in Canton, OH August 12-15, 2011
The 4-day celebration will kick off with “The Celebrity Love Train” ride from Canton to the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” in Cleveland with The O'Jays, Magic Johnson, Jimmie Jackson., Monique, Mike Tyson, Eric Benet, Christopher Cross, Johnny Gill, Howard Hewitt and a host of all-star sports & entertainment celebrities. - June 24, 2011 - O'Jays Gigs, Inc.
Singer, Songwriter Risks All to be Home with Fans
Rivera opts out of National Tour launch in favor of releasing his long awaited first album from his home town, Rockford Illinois. - June 23, 2011 - Solaris Entertainment, LLC
Noise Duo Gate Release Their New Album on Fluttery Records
Noise meets jazz one more time in Gate's latest release Deconstructed - June 23, 2011 - Fluttery Records
Wednesday is the New Friday at the Bridge Hotel in Boca Raton with the "Jazz, Bossa & Blues Live at the Top of the Bridge" Series
The Bridge Hotel continues to “jazz up” summer nights with the popular Jazz, Bossa & Blues Series Live at the Top of the Bridge. Now a few weeks into the series, the top names in South Florida Jazz are coming together every Wednesday and fans are filling the penthouse level of the hotel to soak in the great music and the incredible views. - June 23, 2011 - Boca Raton Bridge Hotel
Guitarist Tom Hess Releases a New Record with His Band Rhapsody Of Fire
Rhapsody Of Fire releases a new album featuring the playing of the band's new member - virtuoso guitarist Tom Hess. - June 23, 2011 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC Reviewed "Chance Of A Lifetime" Single by Stanley Jeter
Stanley Jeter is back in the Music Industry and focusing on his new CD "Chance Of A Lifetime." - June 23, 2011 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Look Out for Ripface Invasion’s Video Premiere on June 28, 2011
Ripface Invasion is a quartet of veteran rockers from the New Jersey punk/hardcore scene. They developed a unique bold sound for new and old generations to hear with their thrash punk/hardcore crossover style. Ripface Invasion displays their new sound and style on video with their song “The Last One On Earth.” They blend punk rock with comic art and live action. - June 22, 2011 - Ripface Invasion