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DirectRooms.com – Sub6 Tel Aviv Concert to Take Place in January 2011
DirectRooms.com can reveal that fans of trance, electro and progressive house music will be provided the chance of enjoying leading duo Sub6 when they roll into Tel Aviv on Friday 21st January 2011. - December 27, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – The Haygoods American Pop Music to Perform in Shenzhen on 7 January 2011
DirectRooms.com is able to reveal that the eight siblings in the Haygood entertainment troupe will perform at the Poly Theatre in Shenzhen start at 20.00 on 7th January 2011. - December 27, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Poets Labyrinth Artist, Tiffany Apan's New Releases for the New Year
Poets Labyrinth Music and Productions Artist, Tiffany Apan announces new releases for the New Year, 2011. - December 26, 2010 - Poets Labyrinth Productions
Poets Labyrinth Music Artist, Tiffany Apan Releases First Holiday Single
Award winning Poets Labyrinth Productions singer/songwriter Tiffany Apan releases her first Holiday/Winter Season single with Rockabilly Hall of Famer, Chuck Owston. - December 25, 2010 - Poets Labyrinth Productions
Hank Rocks, a Blues Benefit for Autism Speaks at Theatre Project
A Musical Extravaganza with Roxi Starr as MC Blues jam with local artists, cabaret by Roxi Starr, Special Guests, 50/50 Raffle, live auction and much more. Beer, wine, dinner, and cupcakes by Flavor Cupcakery will be served. All proceeds will benefit Team Hank Rocks and their 2011 participation in the Baltimore Walk Now for Autism Speaks. - December 25, 2010 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Cedille Records Founder Receives $25,000 Arts Achievement Award
Philanthropy presents check to James Ginsburg's Chicago Classical Recording Foundation. - December 25, 2010 - Cedille Records
Allltogether Entertainment Presents Achilles Heel; a Metal Groove Band Performing at Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio
Achilles Heel is a metal groove band that has a fresh and original take on metal. They will be performing in Columbus on January 15, 2011. - December 25, 2010 - Allltogether Entertainment
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Finger Tutus Concept
Dianne C., Arkansas resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent her Finger Tutus concept to potential licensees on a worldwide basis over the next 2 years. A simple yet highly effective new product designed to make training piano... - December 24, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Barrett LaRoda Negotiates Deal with Funko
Licensing media mogul Barrett LaRoda negotiates deal to release the first set of boobleheads. This the first deal of its kind that will continue to allow music artists to expand their brand. - December 23, 2010 - Rick Appling
Jasper James, Working with Global Entertainment Services, Releases New Music to Support a Great Cause with Pledge Music
An Award Winning Billboard Recording Artist Jasper James. - December 22, 2010 - Global Entertainment Services
From the UK to the USA Original Tony Award® Winning "Memphis" Cast Member Ephraim Sykes to Perform on Atlanta Stage
Original Tony Award® Winning "Memphis" Cast Member Ephraim M. Sykes performs at Atlanta's Alliance Theater in Bring It On: The Musical - December 20, 2010 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Chrishan Nominated for Three 2011 TC Hip-Hop Awards
21-year-old R&B singer-songwriter/producer Chrishan has been nominated for three 2011 TC Hip-Hop Awards for Best Male R&B, Song of the Year for "SuperBad," with Mr. 83, and Mixtape of the Year for "Man of the Year." - December 20, 2010 - Hit Republic Music LLC
Bashiri Johnson Becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
Hammerax has entered into an exclusive endorsement agreement with percussion artist Bashiri Johnson to endorse Hammerax Hybrids and FX. - December 18, 2010 - Hammerax
Frizzell Puts Together Winning Team to Release KY Native, Chris Caskey to Radio
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell may be best known for his artistic collaboration with some of today’s biggest names in Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music but he also happens to have Country Music blood running through his veins. As the nephew of Country Stars, David... - December 18, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Marla Maples Donates Portion of Proceeds from New Single to SFK-Success for Kids
Proceeds Will Benefit Social Emotional Learning Programs - December 18, 2010 - SFK-Success for Kids
Bella Donna and Desperado Headline at The Canyon
Bella Donna-A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac and Desperado, the Premier Eagles Tribute come together for one night of Inspired Rock Classics at The Canyon in Agoura Hills January 21, 2011. - December 17, 2010 - Bella Donna Rumours of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
Ukulele's Now Available at Sparta NJ Music Studio
Bill Wright's Sparta Music Lesson Studio now offers a full range of Ukuleles for sale. - December 16, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Windy Town Releases a New Single - We’re All In This Together - a Song That Sends Out a Message of Hope, and a Call to Action During These Tumultuous Times
Dissatisfied with the politicians, the corporations, and the lack of humanity and compassion, Mr. Droste a felt the need to write a song to unify people and to get people to help each other in this time of need. - December 14, 2010 - Windy Town
Catya Maré Wins USA Songwriting Competition 2010 for Her Electronica/Classical Crossover/New Age Music Production Light Longing
Catya Maré, who won the Billboard World Song Contest and Hollywood Music in Media Award 2009, continues to win prestigious music awards: this time it is the USA Songwriting Competition 2010 in the category "Instrumental." The songwriter, violinist and music producer Catya... - December 14, 2010 - Catya Maré Music
Special Report About Practicing Guitar Reveals Why Many Guitarists Struggle with Making an Effective Practice Schedule
Special report about practicing guitar helps guitar players to make more progress by using the most effective guitar practice schedules. - December 13, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
GTR Music Now Opening Retail Premises in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
GTR Music has recently opened a retail guitar store in Whittlesey near Peterborough. Selling quality new and used guitars as well as effects pedals, straps, strings, amps and everything else that guitarists need, the company aims to offer great web prices with high street convenience and service... - December 12, 2010 - GTR Music
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Teams with Nashville Music Guide to Create December Cover
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell has teamed with leading Nashville based music magazine, the Nashville Music Guide to create the December Cover. “Frizzell is quickly becoming the go to guy in Nashville for music related art. From fine art portraits of the stars for the... - December 12, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Double E Promotions Featured in the December Issue of Nashville Music Guide Magazine
Double E Promotions is featured in two different articles in the December issue of Nashville Music guide with special cover created by Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell. - December 12, 2010 - Double E Promotions
Double E Artist, Cindy Hughlett Scores First Number One with "Soar"
Perry Edge and the Double E Promotions staff would like to congratulate Cindy Hughlett for the success of her latest single, “Soar,” as it tops the CGC Top 100 Chart for November. This single is close to Cindy’s heart for a couple great reasons. Not only is this Cindy’s... - December 12, 2010 - Double E Promotions
Double E Promotions Promotes Statler Brother, Jimmy Fortune’s Single, "In God We Trust" to #1
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce promoting Statler Brother, Jimmy Fortune’s single “In God We Trust” to number one on the December Christian Voice Country Gospel Top 100 Chart. Jimmy has been commonly referred to as, “The little guy on the... - December 12, 2010 - Double E Promotions
Never-Before-Seen Michael Jackson Portraits Offered at Artfact.com
Photographs from Arno Bani Photo Shoot Highlight Live Online Sale. - December 12, 2010 - Peter James
Galaxie Launches Online Music Player on Rogers On Demand Online
Stingray Digital, a Montreal-based provider of music services to multi-channel operators, has launched their Galaxie Online Music Player as part of the Rogers On Demand Online service (www.rogersondemand.com). - December 12, 2010 - Stingray Digital Group
Double E Promotions Releases Christmas Compilation Disk 2010 Featuring Jimmy Fortune & Marty Raybon
The Christmas Compilation Disk 2010 features following songs by eleven different artists including “There’s A Way In A Manger” – Marty Raybon, “Christmas Country Style” – Jimmy Fortune, “Put The Christ In Christmas” – Brett Hill, “A... - December 12, 2010 - Double E Promotions
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Designs Flash Website for Hee Haw Cast Member, Gerald Smith
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell has teamed with “Hee Haw” cast member, Gerald Smith to create a one of a kind flash website for Gerald. Gerald Smith is from Statesboro, Georgia, and has resided in Nashville for the past eighteen years. He may be best known as the... - December 11, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
News Theme Tunes Composed by Ithaca Audio
Music composition and sound design company Ithaca Audio have created a series of free news theme tunes for use in personal and professional media projects. The creative commons license allows anyone to download, modify and use the news themes in their own projects as long as they credit Ithaca... - December 11, 2010 - Ithaca Audio
Global EXPOSURE Concert Confirmed for 2011
The 3-day concert OP Music House held in August 2010 to expose domestic violence by being streamed live around the world, is officially annual. The 2nd EXPOSURE Concert: Because love shouldn't hurt (version 2.0) will be held July 29, 30 and 31, 2011 at Club Paradise in Blasdell, NY. Bands and sponsors are already jumping to be on roster. - December 10, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
For Folk's Sake Releases Charity Christmas Album
For Folk's Sake, the folk music news and reviews website, has released a 12-track charity Christmas album, "For Folk's Sake It's Christmas." - December 10, 2010 - For Folk's Sake
PatchWerk Becomes 1st Major Recording Studio to Offer Financing
PatchWerk Recording Studios is leading the way in making it easier for musicians of all means to afford quality studio services. - December 10, 2010 - PatchWerk Recording Studios
KJ Sawka Becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
Hammerax has entered into an exclusive non-cymbal endorsement agreement with solo artist and Pendulum drummer KJ Sawka to endorse the Hammerax Hybrid brand. KJ is known for his extreme dexterity, utilizing blast beats and other dance beats previously reserved for machines. - December 09, 2010 - Hammerax
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents the Emerson String Quartet on January 8, 2011
The concert marks the Quartet’s first appearance on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit series in 15 years - December 09, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
SongfestExpress in Contract Negotiations
SongfestExpress is in negotiations with three musicians over signing deal - December 06, 2010 - SongfestExpress
Patricia Carragon of the Brownstone Poets, Along with Cindy Hochman, Will Make Melodies Happen at Jan Hus Church
Poets, Patricia Carragon of the Brownstone Poets, along with Cindy Hochman, will make melodies happen Sunday, December 12 at 1 p.m. with their spoken words as part of David Morneau's Holiday Club Concert at Jan Hus Church. Patricia Carragon is a New York City writer and poet. She hosts and curates... - December 06, 2010 - The Brownstone Poets
After 30 Years at the Top, Rondo Veneziano, FlynnFilm Creates Their First Ever DVD
Rondo Veneziano first became a global sensation in 1982 with the world wide hit "La Serenissima" ever since then they have delighted audiences across the world with multiple platinum albums and chart success in practically every country. Now for the first time on DVD, audiences can now experience the original and authentic world famous Rondo Veneziano®. - December 04, 2010 - FlynnFilm
Saxophone Superstar Michael Lington Signs Record Deal with Trippin 'N' Rhythm, Plays Royal Albert Hall
Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm Records is pleased to announce the signing of saxophonist Michael Lington. Label owner Les Cutmore recently had the chance to catch Michael in London at the Royal Albert Hall where Michael was performing with Michael Bolton on a 125 date world tour. Lington is finding a fresh new audience and finds himself with the unique opportunity to be a jazz ambassador. - December 03, 2010 - Trippin 'N' Rhythm Records
Audio Network Announces New Sub-Publisher in Portugal
Continuing their strategy of international expansion, music provider Audio Network today announces the addition of an exciting new sub-publisher for Portugal. - December 03, 2010 - Audio Network PLC
Underground Hip Hop Group "Graphic Nature" Announces the Release of Their Debut Album "Diabolical Villains"
Graphic Nature, the conscience rap arm of Rap Revival is announcing the release of their debut album "Diabolical Villains." - December 02, 2010 - Rap Revival
GDRadio Now Available as an App for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
GDRadio.net announces the launch of its app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. In addition to offering a 24/7 stream of live Grateful Dead and more, the application features the ability to browse setlists from every Grateful Dead show and such bands as Ratdog, Phil Lesh and Friends, Furthur and... - December 02, 2010 - gdradio.net
The Rock and Roll Emporium Hosts a John Lennon 30th Anniversary Memorial Celebration
The Rock and Roll Emporium is celebrating the life of John Lennon on the 30th anniversary of his death with a memorial event featuring local author John M. Borack signing copies of his book, John Lennon: Life Is What Happens, and rare, limited edition photos from the collection of Lin Holland. The... - December 02, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
The Next Holiday Classic Song Contest 2010 is Now Open for Online Voting
The Next Holiday Classic is a free internet song contest for original holiday and seasonal songs. - December 02, 2010 - The Kalliergo Group
Donna Loren Hits It Big with Her Latest CD
Donna Loren star of the 60s hit variety Shindig and the Dr. Pepper Girl releases Elvis tunes. - December 01, 2010 - Donna Loren
Local Florida Musician SloFunkPump Releases Video for "Santa Please '10"
The Missing Man Formation is Featured Today, local musician SloFunkPump released a video for "Santa Please ’10 (Live in Nashville)", the perennial holiday tune that has become a Hollywood fan favorite. “This year's session of 'Santa Please' was actually recorded live... - December 01, 2010 - SloFunkPump
Boost Your Christmas Celebrations with Independent Music Downloads
Summary: Independent MP3 Music website offers a wide variety of independent Christmas music from around the world to help music lovers celebrate this Christmas. - November 30, 2010 - Boost Group Limited
TV4U Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Its Boardwalk Records Label with a Music Video Release of 30 of Its Artists on Wibbage.net
TV4U, the 48 channel IPTV network, releases 30 original classic rock and roll video productions on the Wibbage.net music television channel to celebrate three decades of making pop music on the Boardwalk Records label. - November 29, 2010 - TV4U, LLC
Scopri il Tuo Suono Records Presents "Rebirth": New Smooth-Jazz Album by Giuseppe Deliso
The record – "Rebirth" – is the perfect demonstration of the versatility that makes Giuseppe such a unique talent. It includes wonderfully inventive examples of blues, bossa nova, latin, be-bop and traditional jazz. All played with Giuseppe’s tell-tale marks of invention, wit and creativity. - November 27, 2010 - Scopri il Tuo Suono Records
University of Chicago Sophomore Frank Wen Performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor with University Symphony Orchestra
Concert Debut for 2010 Concerto Competition Co-Winner, Biology Major - November 25, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music