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NYC Acclaimed Power Rock Groups Pillow Theory and Lachi to Perform at Mercury Lounge (February 7th at 9pm)
The critically praised pop-rock artist Lachi and highly acclaimed hard rock group Pillow Theory will perform Monday February 7th at 9pm at the renowned Mercury Lounge (217 E Houston, NY NY) - January 27, 2011 - Lachi
Chicago Jazz Legends to Appear at the Erie Art Museum
Members of the Chicago-based Ethnic Heritage Ensemble are no strangers to Erie, and the group will again deliver some of the most prolific jazz, with their signature exploratory improvisation, when they perform live at the Erie Art Museum, Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 4pm. Internationally renowned... - January 26, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
Jazz and Electronic Beats to Combine in Trio Tarana's Performance at the Erie Art Museum
Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Trio Tarana will take the stage at the Erie Art Museum, Friday, March 4, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the Multipurpose room. The indie group, led by percussionist/composer Ravish Momin, mixes violin, cello and percussion, and electronic laptop beats, creating a formula for their... - January 26, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
myRMX Launches Its App at Nokia's Ovi Store
myRMX® announces the launch of myRMX for Nokia Smartphones. An entirely new mobile music experience is ready to be downloaded from Nokia’s Ovi store. - January 26, 2011 - myRMX
The Executivemix Strikes a Hit with The nEcKeD cHiCkEn Partnership
As The Executivemix vaulted into the future and expanded its demographic reach to encompass a broader more sophisticated music listening public it developed a need to also partner with a mainstream music entity to further expand its business model and brand. This led CEO Maxx Scholz to enter into a partnership with World renowned event producer and music industry consultant Joshua Trump aka “The nEcKeD cHiCkEn.” Joshua Trump also is the CEO of Vendible Broker. - January 26, 2011 - Vendible Broker
TrOyMaN is the New "Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc." Ambassador
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. introduces its 2011 Ambassador TrOyMaN. - January 26, 2011 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Singer/Songwriter Justin Klump to Release Two Songs
Portland Oregon's Justin Klump releases two new songs to radio. - January 26, 2011 - Dean K Productions
California Copyright Conference Latin Music Panel in Los Angeles
With a fact-packed presentation open to everyone in the music industry, the California Copyright Conference will examine "Music En Espanol" on the evening of February 8 in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles). Everyone with an interest in the Latin music market will want to hear the latest inside... - January 26, 2011 - California Copyright Conference
Jazz Pianist Ayako Shirasaki Launches New Website with a CD Giveaway
Frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions and internationally performing jazz pianist Ayako Shirasaki has launched her new website, www.ayakoshirasaki.com. The website features everything Ayako related. Biography, News, Schedule, Discography store-implemented, Video & Media. Fans... - January 25, 2011 - Jan Matthies Music Management
"If I Can't Have You" by Dalyx on Electro Boy Inc Records
"If I Can't Have You" by recording artist Dalyx on Electro Boy Inc Records hits domestic and international music download networks. - January 25, 2011 - Electro Boy Inc Records
Brain Damage Films Launches Record Label Brain Damage Music by Signing Reign of Vengeance
Reign of Vengeance signs with Brain Damage Music - January 25, 2011 - Brain Damage Music
SongDoor 2010 Int'l. Songwriting Competition Winners Are Announced
The winners of the SongDoor 2010 International Songwriting Competition have been announced: the Grand Award has gone to Ryan Martinez of Los Angeles, California, for the song "You Didn't Break Me." Entries were received from 21 countries on four continents. “It's ironic that Ryan... - January 24, 2011 - SongDoor
Glory Crampton's Unusual Way CD Released
In her first solo recording, a romantic gift for any time, the distinguished soprano sings her favorite, Broadway show tunes, accompanied by the The National Symphony Orchestra (Abbey Road Studios, England). - January 23, 2011 - Glory Crampton
The Secret of Music's New Buzz Kings; Tito Deville Band
MTV stars Tito Deville Band have come together to party rock music lovers all across the nation with innovative live performance shows and DJ sets never seen before. - January 22, 2011 - Tito Deville Band
World Sound Healing Day Feb. 14, 2011 - A Sonic Valentine for the Earth
Join hundreds of thousands throughout the planet for the 9th Annual World World Sound Healing Day on Monday, February 14, 2011. At 12 noon Eastern Time, sound AH for 5 minutes created and projected with the energy of compassion and love. Send AH as a Sonic Valentine to Gaia, our Mother Earth. At that time, please go to Temple of Sacred Sound online (see link below) to enhance the vibratory effect as we sound together for planetary peace and harmony. - January 22, 2011 - Healing Sounds
DirectRooms.com – Eilat Welcomes World’s Best Classical Artists for Special Concert Series Between 17 and 26 March 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that Eilat will play host to the leading classical music performers from around the world, during a ten day festival that will comprise 20 concerts by three orchestras and 20 world class soloists. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Eyran Records Releases Classical Meets Jazz: Pictures at an Exhibition, American Premiere in Jordan Hall on DVD
Eyran Records announces the DVD release of Classical Meets Jazz: Pictures at an Exhibition, American Premiere in Jordan Hall, a live concert by jazz and classical pianists, Eyran Katsenelenbogen and Andrei Ivanovitch. - January 20, 2011 - Eyran Records
Joe Blessett Sets Release Date for the Long Awaited Singapore Nights. Smooth Contemporary Jazz Reserved for Quality Audio Systems.
Joe Blessett sets release date for Singapore Nights and dedicated it to a friend & all others who lost their life to a silent killer. - January 19, 2011 - Joe Blessett Music
New Book Examines the Life and Times of The Guitar Wall
Zapoppin Media releases new book by Jeffrey D Brown, the creator of The Guitar Wall. - January 19, 2011 - Zapoppin Media
Unprecedented Club Kaya Reunion Featuring DJ Nabs & All Star Line Up of Top Atlanta DJs
Industry veteran DJ Nabs, known in the music business as Atlanta’s “Hip Hop Historian” will bring together the top Atlanta deejays from Club Kaya for an unprecedented event on Friday, January 21, 2011. The reunion, which will be held at Club 595 North in Atlanta, is one of many... - January 19, 2011 - Dj Nabs In The Lab
Recording Studios In Nashville Makes Life Easier for Musicians
recordingstudiosinnashville.com launches to help organize the mass of recording studios in the area. - January 19, 2011 - Recording Studios In Nashville
Goose Creek Music Nominated for Washington Area Music Awards
Loudoun County media company Goose Creek Music and Entertainment has been nominated for Washington Area Record Company of the Year, and its releases for Billy Coulter and Jimmy Gaudreau were nominated for Best Roots Rock Recording and Best Bluegrass Recording respectively by the Washington Area... - January 18, 2011 - Goose Creek Music & Entertainment
A Journey Down The Well Releases Music Video for “New Abondened Places On Earth”
Fluttery Records artist A Journey Down The Well releases a new music video. - January 18, 2011 - Fluttery Records
Local Talent Shines in the UK’s Biggest Original Music Competition
Diamant Ballou (17) from Grays, Essex has wowed the judging panel of the UK’s biggest original music competition and sailed through the audition stage of Live and Unsigned. Diamant will be competing against the most talented bands and artists in the country at the Regional Final showcase of Live and Unsigned 2011. - January 18, 2011 - Diamant Ballou
Long Island Country Artist Lisa Matassa Chosen as Reverbnation.com Featured Artist
Lisa Matassa, pioneer of the "Long Island Country" sound is currently a featured artist on the popular music website, ReverbNation. - January 17, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
Milow the Girl Days of Power Tour to Raise Awareness for the Humane Society of the United States Puppy Mill Campaign
Realize Records' recording artist Milow the Girl, in partnership with The Humane Society of the United States, will be raising awareness to the cruelty of puppy mills throughout her worldwide tour. - January 14, 2011 - Realize Records
Shostakovich’s Late Film Scores on Screen and on Stage at the University of Chicago
Department of Music, Film Studies Center Emphasizes Importance of Arts on Campus, in Community - January 13, 2011 - University of Chicago Department of Music
Realize Records' L. U. V. Releases Self-Titled CD at Proud Galleries with Band of Skulls
British-based band L.U.V. plays at Proud Galleries at their CD release party for "L.U.V." Special guests, Band of Skulls will attend the event. Jimmy Sweet, former member of Hot Hot Heat and lead singer of L.U.V. is the mastermind behind the sexy new band. - January 13, 2011 - Realize Records
Award-Winning Singer Songwriter Billy Coulter Releases CD: "Trace: Live at Goose Creek"
Goose Creek Entertainment is proud to announce the third CD release from award-winning singer/songwriter Billy Coulter. This album was recorded live in May 2010 and contains six previously unreleased tracks, as well as a veritable “best of” collection of six more favorites from his first two CDs. - January 11, 2011 - Goose Creek Music & Entertainment
TattooedAxe.com Launches a New Look for a New Line of Handcrafted Cigar Box Guitars
TattooedAxe.com rolls out a new line of cigar box guitars. These guitars incorporate edgy, one-of-a-kind, hand painted urban designs making each cigar box guitar a distinctive piece of musical art. - January 10, 2011 - TATTOOEDAXE.com
Hammerax Ultraloud HellBell Cymbal Brand Expands
Hammerax has announced the expansion of its US made HellBell brand line to include cymbals weighted for more aggressive crashes and clear bell tones. The line will now include 16”, 18”, 21”, and 24” cymbals, as well as 16” and 18” hi-hats branded HellHat. The new patent pending multi-cups will dramatically increase volume and create aggressive bell and crash tones. - January 09, 2011 - Hammerax
SOUL LOUNGE USA Produces Annual MLK Events in Memphis and Nashville Featuring American Idol Finalist and More
SOUL LOUNGE USA produces its annual MLK Live music events in Memphis and Nashville starting Saturday, January 15 at Café Soul [Memphis] and Sunday, January 16 at BB Kings downstairs [Nashville] 8pm. SOUL LOUNGE USA established a solid presence in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2007 by promoting... - January 09, 2011 - SOUL LOUNGE USA
Brian Stormm "La Vie Le Monde (Life and World) - EP" Released on Electro Boy Inc Records
After four consecutive hit singles, Brian Stormm releases his long-awaited EP on Electro Boy Inc Records. - January 08, 2011 - Electro Boy Inc Records
Lace Music Announces Sweepstakes
Win a Bass or a set of Pickups in the Lace Gear Giveaway - January 08, 2011 - Lace Music
Chicago Community Youth Drumline Campaigns to Win SafeAuto Commercial Contest, January 3 – February 28, 2011
Internet users asked to participate in ZC Flawless Drumline’s Nationwide “View and Vote” Campaign. - January 08, 2011 - ZC Flawless Drumline
Tygahoney Music Artist, Danelle Harvey Teams Up with Dance Producers on Her New Single Release, Better Day
London's Ethical Diva and FairTrade Artist Danelle Harvey has teamed up with dance producers Alex Martello & Guby on the dance track release, 'Better Day.' - January 08, 2011 - Tygahoney Music, LLC dba Female MusicPreneru International
13yr Old Mary-Pat Hector Partners Up with Multiplatinum Producer Kevin "Khao" Cates to Make One of the Biggest Youth Movements in History
13 yr old Mary-Pat Hector, national president and founder of "Youth In Action" partners up with one of the music industry's most well known producers, multiplatinum producer Kevin "Khao" Cates and founder of "Bridge Da Gap" with one goal in mind and that's to save the lives of our youth. - January 07, 2011 - Bridge DA Gap
Radik - Brazilian Artist Releases His Debut Album, "Pera"
Radik is a Brazilian artist based in Los Angeles who is releasing his debut album, "Pera." It is a singular album made in Brazil and in the U.S., with the help of co-producer and co-musical director Marcelo Elias (Pedro Mariano, Sandy & Junior). Take a listen and enjoy the new Brazilian music of Radik. - January 07, 2011 - Radik
Explore 'The Real Score' of Getting Music Into Film and TV
The California Copyright Conference presents a behind-the-scenes look at the negotiations involved in getting music into film and TV. Set for the evening of January 11 in Los Angeles, the event is open to the public. - January 05, 2011 - California Copyright Conference
Lybert Ramade to Release New Album "Une Autre Chance"
Third Project Issued in January 2011 on Young Pals Records, Ayhan Sahin’s Compositions in French - January 04, 2011 - Young Pals Music
Zonisphere Launches ZTV Indie Video Countdown
Zonisphere Media Group just launched the ZTV Indie Video Countdown, a web show featuring music videos from independent artists around the world. Viewers get to vote for their favorite videos and decide which ones stay and which ones go. - January 04, 2011 - Zonisphere Music Group
AM2 Kids Presents: Kids Pop 2.0, Music for Generation Z “The Digital Natives”
Thanks to the internet anything a child wants to see is just a point and click away. Kids have outgrown music that once appealed to them as infants and toddlers, yet they are far too young for what they hear on most urban and suburban radio formats. That’s where AM2 Kids steps in with its new game changing music genre called Kids POP. It aims to fill the void in the music industry for kids ages 5-12, and the songs are made to appeal to parents and kids alike. - January 03, 2011 - AM2 KIDS MUSIC
"Guitar Center Presents: Your Next Record with Keith Urban" Competition - Katie Cole Has Top Ranked Song After Public Voting, But Judges Panel to Determine the Winner
"Guitar Center Presents: Your Next Record with Keith Urban" competition winner to be announced Jan. 15, 2011. Public portion of voting completed Dec. 15 with the song "Lost Inside a Moment" by LA based Aussie artist Katie Cole, aka "The Female Keith Urban," heading into the judging portion of the competition as the top ranked song out of over 6000 entries. - January 03, 2011 - Katie Cole
Tunes 4 My Party Adds JBL Speakers and Amplifier Power
Tunes 4 My Party DJ service adds 11,500 Watts of power - January 03, 2011 - Tunes 4 My Party
"All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks" Album Release Party Photos Online
SplitScreen Entertainment has posted a selection of photos taken during the official release event for its new tribute album, "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks." The release was held in conjunction with the semi-annual NJ BBW Bash sponsored by Plush Productions. For the... - January 01, 2011 - SplitScreen Entertainment
Reggae Legends Celebration in Atlanta February 2 - 12th
Reggae Legends Week Atlanta February 5th – 12th Atlanta celebrates Reggae Legends Week February 5th – 12th honoring the musical contributions of Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and Sugar Minott ~ four legends instrumental in spreading the social, political and ghetto roots of... - January 01, 2011 - Red Clay Music Group
Muthoni the Drummer Queen Releases Remix EP for Mikono Kwenye Hewa
Muthoni the Drummer Queen has released a remix EP of her track Mikono Kwenye Hewa. The EP is a result of a remix competition inside the Africa Unsigned community, and it consists of four tracks which were handpicked by Muthoni herself. The EP will be given for free to Muthoni’s fans who have supported her on africaunsigned.com. - December 31, 2010 - Africa Unsigned
Rare "Blue Christmas" with Elvis Presley and C.E. Rider Unburied
Rare recordings of C.E. Rider, singing familiar Christmas standards have recently been discovered. Among these surprising artifacts lies a collaboration between the "Godfather of Goth Folk," and Elvis Presley covering "Blue Christmas." - December 30, 2010 - Legends of the Archives
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Modified Drumsticks Invention
Jeffrey S., Wisconsin resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Modified Drumsticks invention to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective improvement on conventional drumsticks that is sure to resonate with both... - December 30, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Rock Musician Avery Watts Debuts as First-Ever Rock Artist to be Featured on Music Tycoon 50 Cent's "This is 50.com"
Papillon Entertainment Group, Inc's President/CEO Michelle Coutois aligns Rock Musician Avery Watts with 50 Cent as the first ever interviewed Rock Artist on "This is 50.com." Celebrity Interview with G-Unit comedian Young Jack Thriller. See it here exclusively: http://bit.ly/hMmITP - December 29, 2010 - Papillon Entertainment Group, Inc.