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An Allman Brothers Tribute by The Peach Project - June 4, 2011 - Appearing at Joey's Casa Italiana, Hewitt, New Jersey
The Peach Project will be performing the music of The Allman Brothers Band on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Joey's Casa Italiana with the vocal and improvisational fire and creativity inspired by the original All Brothers Band. - May 31, 2011 - Joey's Casa Italiana
John Corigliano's "Winging It" Takes Flight on New Cedille Records CD with Pianist Ursula Oppens
"Winging It," a recent work by acclaimed American composer John Corigliano, receives its world-premiere recording on a disc devoted to his solo and two-piano music featuring performances by Ursula Oppens. - May 31, 2011 - Cedille Records
Two New Retrospective Music CDs Released Today by a Formal Sigh and Mark Peters
1980s cult Liverpool band A Formal Sigh have just released a retrospective CD "A Far Cry" alongside the solo instrumental CD by their bass guitarist, Mark Peters, "Half English." - May 29, 2011 - Mark Peters
A Cycle of 14 Serial Etudes for Clarinet Solo Released
Heemrec Music has released the cycle of “14 Serial Etudes for Clarinet Solo.” - May 29, 2011 - Heemrec Music
Free in Concert, Laura Story and John Waller
Free in concert, Laura Story and John Waller, June 25, 2011 at 7 PM, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 47120 Romeo Plank, Macomb, MI 48044. Presented by The Alms Project. - May 28, 2011 - The Alms Project Inc.
Local Marketing Agency Recreates Magazine Into App for iPad
Nashville-based agency, Centresource partnered with American Songwriter Magazine to design a digital experience of the publication for iPad users. With mobile services growing in demand, Centresource took a unique approach to creating The American Songwriter app - now available on iTunes - by... - May 28, 2011 - centresource interactive agency
One Concierge & FabLuxury Offer VIP Experience for 2011 Glastonbury Festival
With hundreds of live performances and over 150,000 people in attendance, The Glastonbury Festival is known worldwide as one of the most attended festivals for contemporary music, dance, theatre and other performing arts. In collaboration with FabLuxury, One Concierge is offering clients exclusive VIP and concierge services for the 2011 Glastonbury Festival. - May 28, 2011 - One Concierge
Alphasonik and Parker Theory Launch the “Meet Me in the Light” Contest
Car audio manufacturer Alphasonik is pleased to announce a promotional collaboration with pop-rock band, Parker Theory with the release of their new album. - May 27, 2011 - Alphasonik
New Orleans Singer Songwriter Daniel Amedee Releases Debut Rock, Choral, Orchestral Album on Indie Label Expat Records
The first full length album by the 24 year old New Orleans artist is entitled "Themes From" and includes 10 tracks including the critically acclaimed "Swimming Through the Unconscious Disconscient." - May 26, 2011 - Expat Records
Rethinking the Recession for Independent Music Artists
New Music Licensing Company Focuses on Indie Artists to Quicken the Placement Process. Full Volume Music LLC, a music clearance start-up in Philadelphia PA, has begun to focus on partnering exclusively with independent artists. The company believes indie artists provide fresh and original music... - May 25, 2011 - Full Volume Music
4shared Introduces 4shared Music for Android v1.0.1
4shared, a file sharing service, has updated 4shared Music for Android up to version 1.01. The new features include improved design, easy playlists creation process etc. 4shared Music allows users to have an instant access to all the music files hosted on 4shared servers. This application allows... - May 25, 2011 - 4shared
International Day of Slayer Demands UN Recognize Heavy Metal Culture
Claiming that heavy metal, while an elective culture, is a culture like those recognized by ethnicity, religion or geography, heavy metal fans petitioned the United Nations to recognize the "International Day of Slayer" as a heavy metal holiday. - May 25, 2011 - National Day of Slayer
Professional Guitar Teacher Dylan Kay Offers a Unique Way to Teach His Students
The London-based guitarist now offers Skype guitar lessons that make it easy for his students to learn—no matter where they are in the world. - May 25, 2011 - Dylan Kay
Motley Crue Completes Successful South American Tour
Rock legends Motley Crue complete South American tour presented by Gabe Reed Productions. - May 22, 2011 - Gabe Reed Productions
The Introduction to No-Limitt, and His New Afrolife Master Sound, is Evident on His Debut CD Released by Tropical Records
Gbakurumo (Hold On), is the No-Limitt answer to an Afrolife Master sound is set to be released on Tropical Records on May 24th. - May 22, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Limp Bizkits "DJ Lethals" Presents The PartySlayerz
Lethal Dose Records formed by turntablist extraordinaire DJ Lethal, founding member of hip hop phoneme House of Pain and rock icons Limp Bizkit in 2010 presents a new side project. - May 22, 2011 - Lethal Dose Records
Southwest Pop Band, With Love From Humans, to Play Various UK Festivals Including Glastonbury and Green Man
Southwest Pop Band With Love From Humans have today announced a string of high profile UK Festival appearances during the summer of 2011, including 3 performances at Glastonbury, as well as appearances at Beach Break Live, Green Man Festival and Lemonfest. - May 20, 2011 - Expat Records
Double E Artist, Barry McGee Wins CGM Comedian of the Year Award
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions would like to congratulate Double E Artist, Barry McGee for receiving the fan voting based CGM “Comedian of the Year” Award at the 1st Annual CGM Fan Fest held at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. Barry McGee has... - May 20, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Aussie Artist Katie Cole Added to BBC Radio 2
Australian artist Katie Cole "Lost Inside a Moment" play-listed to BBC Radio 2 - May 19, 2011 - Katie Cole
Reformed Whores and Therefore Productions Release “Punch Me in the Face” Music Video
NYC musical comedy duo Reformed Whores and video production company Therefore Productions premier comedic music video “Punch Me in the Face.” - May 19, 2011 - Therefore Productions, LLC
uWall.Tv Turns YouTube Into Your Own Jukebox
uWall.tv categorizes music artists into a variety of genres, make a huge wall of small pictures to be clicked and make playlists, sparing visitors from switching back and forth among websites, meanwhile, with its social networking features, it allows people to make their own playlists, listen to their friends music, and follow other users activity. - May 18, 2011 - DreamDesigners SRL
The White Tree Identifies Modern Australian Wedding Trends and an Endless Quest for Individuality
Celebrity weddings, digital media and the cultural trend towards uniqueness has lead to more and more couples opting for less traditional weddings, looking for modern ways to make their special day stylish, memorable, and a little bit different. James Tudball and Nick Reive caught on to this trend... - May 18, 2011 - The White Tree
Infinite Worldwide and Expat Records Search for Hot Unsigned Talent
Infinite Worldwide and Expat Records are currently searching for undiscovered and unsigned artist to join the Expat Records roster. Artists who are looking for a record deal to further their music career and promote their music should send their Myspace of Soundcloud links to mp3@expat-records.com. - May 18, 2011 - Expat Records
Nashville Based, Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Creates the New Logo for Honky Tonk Country Artist, Curtis Lyn Cook
Nashville based, Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell created the new logo for Honky Tonk Country Artist, Curtis Lyn Cook, due to make a debut on Cooks forthcoming album. The Scopus, Missouri native fronts the band with a home town namesake, Cowboy Scopus, currently working on their third album... - May 17, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Ruthie and The Wranglers CD Release Celebration, “Ruthie And The Wranglers, Live At Goose Creek”
Goose Creek Music and Entertainment announces the release of a new live album “Ruthie and the Wranglers, Live at Goose Creek.” The band will celebrate the album’s release with a performance and CD signing event at the Hill Country Barbecue in Washington DC on June 17, 2011. - May 17, 2011 - Goose Creek Music & Entertainment
New Album Release "Slide to eternity" by SimCut Music
SimCut Music is releasing a new trance album "Slide to eternity." - May 17, 2011 - SimCut Music
Hutchins Consort Ensemble Celebrates 100th Birthday of Famed Violin Maker
Carleen Hutchins, Pioneering Luthier, changed the way an Orchestra Sounds - May 17, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort
Teen Hip Hop Duo "Sike Yo Mind" Sign Album Deal with Expat Records
Sike Yo Mind, the teen hip hop duo from Grand Rapids, Michigan have chosen to partner with the new International label for their forthcoming EP release, a blend of smooth hip hop and electronica. - May 16, 2011 - Expat Records
Acclaimed Detroit Rapper "Rod B Gutta" Signs with Expat Records
The rising hip hop star from Detroit MI, who has opened shows for stars including Jay Z, Beanie Siegal and Monica has selected the international label to release his forthcoming album. Detroit rapper Rod B Gutta has been making rap music for more than 10 years. His career started with the group... - May 14, 2011 - Expat Records
UK Singer Songwriter "Dogman" Releases Folk-Country-Rock Album, "The Cat That Solved the String Theory" on Expat Records 13/05/11
"Dogman," hailed by many as the "English Neil Young" has crafted a collection of enchanting acoustic tracks as a follow up to his 2010 release "The Whisperer." - May 14, 2011 - Expat Records
One Concierge to be Proud Supporter of Maybach Foundation During 2011 Festival De Cannes
One Concierge is proud to support the efforts of The Maybach Foundation. The organization will be host to an exclusive event during this year's Festival De Cannes with multi-Grammy winners Quincy Jones and Kanye West. - May 14, 2011 - One Concierge
TouchDiva Corp. Ltd. Announced Today It Has Been Selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Europe Award
TouchDiva Corp. Ltd. announced today it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Europe award, a prestigious list honouring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the European business region. TouchDiva is a streaming digital jukebox for your living room with superb sound. It can accesses millions of tracks via a music subscription of around € 10 a month. If you prefer music on the go TouchDiva is also available on iPhone, iPad and Android phones. - May 14, 2011 - TouchDiva Corp Ltd
The Merton D. Simpson Gallery Presents: Encore! from May 17-June 30, 2011
A tribute to Merton D. Simpson's sixty history-making years in art, music and collecting, the gallery will re-open for the first time in three years with a special exhibition entitled Encore! Attendees are invited to view Simpson's spectacular paintings, photographs and archival material with his world renowned African art collection. - May 13, 2011 - Merton D. Simpson Gallery
A Look Into Sony’s New Concept Store in Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, gets an inside look into Sony’s new concept store, Sony Store, in Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles. The opening on April 1 lured in not only Hollywood’s elite, but also tech geeks from around the... - May 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Professional Brass Group Dedicated to Serving Veterans Broadcasts Free Live Concert to Veterans via Internet from the Legendary Battleship New Jersey
The Patriot Brass Ensemble, America's premier brass group dedicated to serving Veterans, is proud to announce their first annual "Live from the Battleship New Jersey" concert on Saturday, May 28th 2011 at 3PM EST. This concert will take place on the legendary Battleship New Jersey, America's largest and most decorated battleship. The concert will be broadcasted live to the computers of hundreds of Veterans for free. - May 13, 2011 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
MoZo - Seattle-Based Northwest Rock 'n' Roll - Harmon Tap Room - Tacoma - Friday May 13 - 8pm
MoZo is a Seattle-based trio with guitars, harmonica, dancing drums and catchy vocal harmonies. The tasteful trio, with local picker Bob Rice, play energetic originals, a few choice standards, and some old Northwest Rock 'N' Roll. MoZo - Northwest Rock 'n' Roll - Harmon Tap Room - Tacoma Friday... - May 13, 2011 - MoZo
Double E Promotions Releases Compilation Disk #156, Including the New Country Gospel Crossover Single by Southern Gospel Great, Gerald Crabb
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the release of compilation disk #156 to radio featuring the new Country Gospel crossover single, “Can’t Sing The Blues No More,” by Southern Gospel Great, Gerald Crabb of the famed Crabb Family. Disc #156 features... - May 13, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Sixteen Double E Promotions Artists on Five National Radio Charts for April of 2011 with Ron Hemphill’s Single, You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down Reaching Number 1
Double E Promotions celebrates having sixteen artists make their mark on Five national gospel radio charts for April of 2011 with Ron Hemphill’s single “You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down” reaching the #1 spot on the Christian Voice Country Gospel Top 100 and Heavens Highway... - May 13, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Twenty Double E Promotions Artists on Five National Radio Charts for May of 2011
Double E Promotions celebrates having twenty artists make their mark on five national gospel radio charts for May of 2011 with Marty Raybon’s single “All In The Hands Of Jesus” reaching the #8 spot on the Christian Voice Country Gospel Top 100 and Heavens Highway reaching #47 on... - May 13, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Double E Promotions Releases Compilation Disk #157, Including the New Country Gospel Single by Former Statler Brother, Jimmy Fortune
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the release of compilation disk #157 to radio featuring the new Country Gospel single, “He’s Getting’ Me Ready,” by Jimmy Fortune, former member of the Legendary Country group the Statler Brothers. Disc #157... - May 13, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Nine Year Old Talent, Hannah Faith Joins the Double E Promotions Roster
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the the addition of nine year old Hannah Faith to the Double E Promotions roster of talent. “When your Granddaddy is the pastor and your father is the music director of a small country church, it is just a matter of time... - May 13, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Double E Promotions Brings Home the “Promoter of the Year” Award at the 1st Annual CGM Fan Fest Awards Show
Congratulations to Perry Edge and Double E Promotions for receiving the fan voting based CGM “Promoter of the Year” Award at the 1st Annual CGM Fan Fest held at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. Leading Country & Gospel promotional company, Double E... - May 12, 2011 - Double E Promotions
New Black Music Artist Niva the Soul Diva Featured in Arts and Entertainment Magazine
Urban music star Niva the Soul diva gets a full page feature in prestigious 002 magazine. - May 12, 2011 - New Black Music.net
New Wikipedia Style Website for Festival Goers Launches in Time for UK Summer Music Season
WikiFestivals.com aims to become the UK's premier online festival community. - May 12, 2011 - WikiFestivals
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Added as Celebrity Judge for "Billy Ryan Talent Search" (Competition for a Cause) Held in Boaz, AL
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell has been added to the “Billy Ryan Talent Search” (Competition for a Cause), as one of three celebrity judges. Boaz, AL’s largest music talent show, hosted by Nashville recording artist, Billy Ryan will award a full produced song by Grammy award winner, Mike McGuire from the legendary group, Shenandoah and an opportunity to open a July charity concert to benefit the ECD Foundation (Erica Carmen Droze) to raise awareness for domestic abuse. - May 11, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Cleveland Rapper "Severe Tha Boss" Signs with New International Label, Expat Records
The Ohio Hip Hop artist, known by many as “The Vigilante” has recently made the move to solo artist having fronted acclaimed rap group “IRS Da Squad” since 2003. - May 11, 2011 - Expat Records
Michigan Rapper Boss Ruff Signs with Expat Records
Boss Ruff, ex G.G. Boyz star, also a producer, actor and song-writer will be releasing his new EP entitled "Smoking Hot Sizzling" in the summer of 2011. - May 11, 2011 - Expat Records
James Colah to Join Live Jazz19’s Show on Wednesday, May 11 at 8 PM London Time
James Colah will appear on FunkyJazz.TV, sponsored by Jazz19.com out of Costa Rica. Mr. Colah, an accomplished keyboard player, producer and composer will be added to a great list of artists, such as Peter White, Chieli Minucci, Joyce Cooling, Jessy J, Terje Lie, Lao Tizer and Katja Rieckermann. - May 11, 2011 - Jazz 19
University of Chicago Department of Music Performs 19th-Century German and Italian Operatic Masterpieces at Annual Cathy Heifetz Memorial Concerts
Metropolitan Opera soprano Winifred Faix Brown and mezzo-soprano Jessye Wright are featured soloists with University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, University Chorus, and Motet Choir - May 11, 2011 - University of Chicago Department of Music
Country Recording Artist Lisa Matassa to Play Live at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore, New York
Long Island Country singer, Lisa Matassa, will perform at the Boulton Center For The Performing Arts in Bay Shore, New York on Saturday, June 25, 2011. - May 10, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.