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Allegro Music and Dance School Announcing Fundraising Concert and Silent Auction
Allegro Music and Dance School is hosting a fundraising concert and silent auction on Saturday April 16, 2011 at 4:00pm on 550 Pilgrim Drive, #F. The Allegro Music and Dance School is raising funds for their programming and facilities. There will be dancing, music and fun for all ages. Allegro... - April 15, 2011 - Allegro Music and Dance School
The Grip Weeds Embrace Emerging New Music Business Models and Release Their Latest Album Strange Change Machine in the High Resolution Audio Format
By making Strange Change Machine HD available in 24 bit/96kHz digital audio, The Grip Weeds present their music in a format without compromise, direct from their website via digital download, to give fans a true high fidelity listening experience for the very first time. - April 14, 2011 - The Grip Weeds
Critically Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter, Tiffany Apan of Poets Labyrinth Productions and Music, Releases New EP
Poets Labyrinth Artist, Tiffany Apan, releases "Heart Song: The Living Room Sessions EP" based on her well-received Living Room Sessions from YouTube. - April 14, 2011 - Poets Labyrinth Productions
Xenon Pictures Announces New Justin Bieber Film “Biebermania!” Coming May 17th
The Announcement of a New Justin Bieber Documentary "Biebermania!" Has Millions of Excited Fans Tweeting Details of the DVD Release. - April 13, 2011 - Xenon Pictures
Sunset Guitars Announces Launch of Three Models
US-built electric guitar line features new acoustic technology and proprietary electronics. - April 13, 2011 - Sunset Guitar Company
Insight Communications Adds the Galaxie Music Service
Stingray Digital, a Montreal-based provider of music services to multi-channel operators, announces the availability of its Galaxie Digital Music Service for customers of Insight Digital Cable. - April 13, 2011 - Stingray Digital Group
Dawna Lee Heising of EOE Covers Creepersin Has Risen from the Grave
The Band Creepersin is Headed by Creep Creepersin and Performed at the Blue Café in Long Beach, CA in April 2011. - April 13, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Goose Creek Music New Release - Goose Creek Music Collections: Disk 1
Goose Creek Music announces the release of a compilation of live and studio recordings by notable Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore songwriters and musicians. “Goose Creek Music Collections, Disk One” will be available from online merchants iTunes, and Amazon.com, and also distributed as a CD through local stores and CD Baby. The album will be available for sale on April 19, 2011.Q - April 12, 2011 - Goose Creek Music & Entertainment
DirectRooms.com – Music Lover's Trip to Vienna and Salzburg on 14 to 22 May
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce the forthcoming Music Lover's Trip to Vienna and Salzburg, taking place from 14th May to 22nd May 2011 in Salzburg and Vienna. - April 12, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
NLAPW Hosts Felicity Coltman Concert
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) hosts Felicity Coltman piano concert and Duke Ellington High School of the Performing Arts student poetry reading Saturday April 30th at 7 p.m. - April 12, 2011 - National League of American Pen Women
2nd Annual Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo 2011 Announced
Memphis Hip Hop Weekend will take place September 1-5, 2011, with the Expo taking place at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Downtown Memphis on September 3-4, 2011. - April 11, 2011 - MemphisRap.com
Electronica Artist Kaydean to Release Double EP: Emerge/Submerge
Zonisphere Recordings just announced Electronica artist Kaydean will release a double EP, Emerge/Submerge Double on May 17, 2011. - April 11, 2011 - Zonisphere Music Group
DirectRooms.com – Prague Spring Music Festival in May and June 2011
The 66th Prague Spring International Music Festival is due to begin on the 12th May and end on the 4th June 2011. - April 10, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Get Together to Have Fun at Florentine Musical May 2011
Europe’s oldest and most prestigious classical music festival this year will be the Florentine Musical May 2011 in Milan. - April 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Bay Area Pros Founder and President Monica D. Hardwick to Join Talent Quest Florida as Judge
Founder and President of Bay Area Pros, Monica D. Hardwick, join a number of talented individuals for the annual Talent Quest Florida Competition. - April 08, 2011 - Bay Area Pros
New "Coming Round the Mountain" Remix Gaining Popularity Ahead of British Royal Wedding
A remix version of "Coming Round The Mountain" has been released by the The Deep South Project. The Deep South Project are an English band formed in 2010. "Coming Round The Mountain" is the first single from their album and is proving a hit across Spain where it has just been... - April 08, 2011 - The Deep South Project
International Soloists Join University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Gershwins' "Porgy And Bess" and Other Favorites
Songs, choruses, and orchestral excerpts highlight Gershwins’ innovative synthesis of European orchestral techniques and American jazz, blues, and folk music idioms in this spring concert. - April 08, 2011 - University of Chicago Department of Music
CCC Examines Global Music Rights and Royalties
Music royalties and more will be discussed at the "Global Music Rights" event of the California Copyright Conference. The dinner and panel will be on on Wednesday, April 13, in Los Angeles. - April 08, 2011 - California Copyright Conference
The Most Recent Los Marijuanos Album, "Trippin On Tricombs," is a Deluxe Full Length Thirty (30) Song CD That Includes the Hit Song, "Summertime," is in Stores Now
“Thumbs Up” to the Sunset Urban label for releasing the brand new thirty (30) song CD, "Trippin On Tricombs," by Los Marijuanos. - April 08, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Multiplatinum Producer Kevin "Khao" Cates "Bridges DA Gap" with Comedian Rickey Smiley
Multi-platinum Producer, Kevin "Khao" Cates literally Bridges the Gap on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show by introducing the "Bridge DA Gap" Curriculum. (DA = Developing Academics) - April 07, 2011 - Khao Music
Lotus Mason Releases 2nd Single "Rust and Roll" on 30th of May via Glowb Records
Pop rock outfit Lotus Mason returns with 2nd single "Rust and Roll" from their forthcoming album via Glowb Records on the 30th May 2011. - April 07, 2011 - Lotus Mason
Just When You Thought Bieber Fever Hit Its High, ‘Never Say Never’ Debuts in Exec Digital
You might as well call him Mr. Social Media. Justin Bieber can attribute the launch of his career to YouTube and dedicate its lasting effect to the social media craze…his boyish charm, of course. In five years, the seventeen year old heart-throb has not only released three platinum albums,... - April 05, 2011 - WDM Group
Tony Succar Releases "Thriller," a Tropical Tribute to the "King of Pop"
Well recognized Latin Artist Tony Succar pays tribute to Michael Jackson in his innovative arrangement of “Thriller.” The new single captures the ears and hearts of many, while embodying the essence that is the King of Pop. - April 05, 2011 - Mixtura Productions Corp.
Join Sunset Jazz Piano Based Trio, Woodcock Group, as They Celebrate the Release of a Brand New Full Length CD, Water Stories on May 3rd
Woodcock Group’s a trio that gives jazz listeners a CD that evokes great characteristics and eloquence, impressive for an artist that has not even released its debut CD to stores, until now with Sunset Jazz. - April 03, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Serbian Jazz Trio Signs Record Deal with Sunset Jazz Recordings
The Serbian traditional jazz trio, Woodcock Group, will release the album, Water Stories with the Sunset Jazz record company. Aleksandar Jovanovic, the jazz trio's pianist, brought together the incredible musicians. Marko Fabry for his electric bass work on the CD, along with drummer, Aleksandar Cvetkovic. - April 03, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Sarah June, Acclaimed Detroit Singer/Songwriter Signs with Expat Records
The Detroit musician and notorious tattoo model selects the indie label to release her much-anticipated third album. - April 02, 2011 - Expat Records
Independent Artist Devo Spice Takes on iTunes
Devo Spice is trying to prove that you don't need the backing of a major record label to make a splash on iTunes. His new album Gnome Sane comes out on April 1st and he is asking all his fans to buy it on that day from iTunes. He is hoping that if all of his fans buy the album from the same place on the same day, the album will get pushed up the iTunes charts giving him more publicity, exposure, and ultimately more sales. - April 01, 2011 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC
"Deejays for Japan" - a Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Event
The Hip Hop Loves Foundation, Jon Quick Select Events and friends will host “Deejays for Japan” a Japanese earthquake/tsunami relief event. The event is slated for Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at Taj (48 W. 21st NYC). DJs volunteering services include D-Nice, Jon Quick, M.O.S., Snatch-1, Commish, Chris Washington and CEO. AJ Calloway and Kevin Powell will be hosting. All proceeds will be donated to Japanese Center for International Exchange. - April 01, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
Ron Kaye's Music Instruction is Nationally Recognized as Pensacola's Best for the Third Straight Year
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Nationwide, only 1 in 120 (less than 1%) 2011 Award recipients qualified as Three-Time Award Winners. - March 31, 2011 - Ron Kaye's Music Instruction
Alicastro Releases His New Album "SÉ"
The Colombian singer songwriter presents his second album, “SÉ,” to be released on Tuesday, April 5th via iTunes, Amazon and all major digital outlets. His new single “Yo Te Prometo” is already rotating heavily in Central America and will hit radio stations across the US and Latin America in the next few weeks. - March 30, 2011 - Naked Monkey Entertainment
MTV’s Chiuku Award Presented to Colombian Sensation Singer/Songwriter Marre
MTV Latin America and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has recognized Colombian sensation, singer/songwriter Marre with the coveted “Chiuku” award Thursday March 24th at the annual IDB meeting in Calgary, Canada. The Chiuku pays tribute to “Agents of Change,” an... - March 30, 2011 - Marre Music
Dr. Leigh-Davis and Confidence Magazine, Again Team Up with iTunes, to Promote London Expansion
The previous iTunes giveaway proved so successful; Dr. Leigh-Davis and Confidence Magazine, are again giving Londoners a free iTunes music mix CD, along with, a free issue of Confidence Magazine. - March 30, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
VIRTUAL CITY RADIO, INC is Sponsoring Open Mic Talent Contests
There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner at the Open Mic Talent Contests - March 29, 2011 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Long Island Country Singer Lisa Matassa to Play Live Set with A-List Musicians at Her EP Release Party
Long Island Country music artist Lisa Matassa announces impressive lineup of musicians for her upcoming live performance at the release event for her new EP, "Me Time," taking place on March 31, 2011 in Plainview, New York. - March 29, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
Glimpse Trio Album Release "1985"
Glimpse Trio is proud to announce the release of their album, "1985," the Bay Area band’s debut album. Downbeat Magazine Editor Frank Alkyer described the album as “a furious blend of rock, jazz, blues, punk and metal fused with infectious folksiness.” Alkyer continues to describe the new release by stating, “For those who grew up on the great fusion explorers, Glimpse Trio offers up a next generation." - March 29, 2011 - Glimpse Trio
plusadd, Inc. Releases New Digital Music Score Platform "piaScore" and iPad Music Score Viewer - Many Unique Features Such as Realistic Score View, Wireless Page Turning
iPad application developer plusadd, Inc., has announced the release of digital music score platform "piaScore," iPad music score viewer "piaScore HD" (free) and iPhone remote controller "piaScore Air" (free). A concept of piaScore is "Viewing music scores from... - March 28, 2011 - Piascore, Inc.
No-Limitt Has Just Signed a Major Recording Deal with Tropical Records; Full Length Album Ready to Hit Retail Stores on May 24
Afro-Life styled music artist No-Limitt, has signed a worldwide record deal with the American based record label, Tropical Records. No-Limitt, signs an International Distribution deal with Tropical Records, a record label with the Sunset Distribution Company. The label is setting up the Nigerian... - March 28, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Musicians and Lovers of Art - Joan Marie, Inspirational & Intuitive Painter Will Paint Your Song Abstract
She yells "yippee" as she jumps up and down because she has so much vitality to her. Seriously, even though she really does do that, she paints to songs. She's been hired for thousands of dollars... - March 26, 2011 - Manifest Your Dreams Publicity c/o Alpha Bizelli Marketing & PR, inc.
Looking for Love in All the Wrong Species: The Greatest of These Release Their Second Album
The Greatest of These, an indie/alternative rock band from central Kentucky, are releasing their second studio album. The band talks about the music on this album and the upcoming tour this summer. - March 26, 2011 - The Greatest of These
The Grascals Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Andy Griffith Show with Dance ‘til Your Stockings Are Hot and Ravelin’ - Digital Release - 3/29 on Saguaro Road Records
Awarding-winning bluegrass group, The Grascals releases seven-song tribute to The Andy Griffith TV show - digitally on March 29 and via CD on June 7. - March 25, 2011 - The Grascals
Katie Cole Featured on Hollywood Music TV
Katie Cole "Lost Inside A Moment" is now playing on Hollywood Music TV. After moving from Melbourne Australia to Los Angeles, Katie is starting to stir things up in Hollywood. - March 25, 2011 - Katie Cole
Studio Band Early Jitters to Cut New Album
The studio band Early Jitters plans to reunite in Dallas to cut a new album and work on a music video before touring. - March 24, 2011 - Early Jitters
Spin Move Records' Artist Rochelle Diamante to Donate Song Sales to the American Red Cross
Singer/songwriter and YouTube artist Rochelle Diamante released her original song, "Hope," this week. She and Spin Move Records are accepting donations in exchange for the download of the song via Paypal, and will donate 100% of the revenue to the American Red Cross. - March 24, 2011 - Spin Move Records
British Virtuoso Composer/Pianist Helen Jane Long Announces U.S. Tour Dates in April 2011
The highly regarded composer will embark on a tour of the US with her string quartet for concerts as well as live on air promotional stops at radio stations who are supporting her "Porcelain" and “Embers” releases. - March 24, 2011 - Helen Jane Long
En Plein Air's Brand New Self-Titled 2011 Album Has Been Released by Fluttery Records. Post-Rock Band Harmonizes Violin, Cello and Piano with Instrumental Rock.
En Plein Air has already moved its instrumental voice out of their country with the help of their label, Fluttery Records which is distributed from United States to the rest of the world. They release a new album on Fluttery Records. - March 23, 2011 - Fluttery Records
Platinum Producer Turned International Recording Artist, B. Howard, Returns to the U.S. with Launch of "Super Model" Single
"Super Model" single and video bundle offered exclusively through iTunes and 6 Point Entertainment. - March 23, 2011 - Six Point Entertainment
College For Every Student Presents: The Hall Pass Tour
On April 1, 2011, College For Every Student (CFES), a nonprofit organization committed to helping underserved youth prepare for, gain access to, and succeed in college, launches The Hall Pass Tour, a series of after-school concerts designed to support the advancement of education through music. - March 22, 2011 - College For Every Student
VIRTUAL CITY RADIO, INC is Sponsoring The Brooklyn Open Mic Talent Contest
There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner at the Talent Contest April 1st in Brooklyn, NY - March 22, 2011 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
DJ/Producer Jerome Farley Announces Launch of US Hope Tour
DJ/Producer Jerome Farley launches his US tour called Hope with an exclusive gig in Washington DC and ending with a gig with famed lego Artists, Cimon in New York City. - March 22, 2011 - Continuous Cool
Could Pop Singer Jose Hendrix be the Next "International" Michael Jackson?
A collaboration CD created between an American songwriter, Kelly Myers and a Congolese pop singer-producer has gained the interest of a Grammy award winning engineer. Listeners have drawn comparisons of Jose's sweet tenor vocals and energetic style to that of Michael Jackson. - March 21, 2011 - Mye-Isle Productions