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Spoken Soul Rocker (i am) isis Premieres "Drive Me" Music Video
Spoken soul rocker (i am) isis has premiered the official video to “Drive Me,” the first single off her debut studio album on AfroPunk.com. - October 20, 2010 - (i am) isis
Flute and Classical Guitar Lessons Now Offered at Sparta Nj Music Lesson Studio
Flute and Classical Guitar Lessons now offered at Bill Wright's Sparta Music Lesson Studio. - October 19, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
VIP Fan Connect Inks Dawn Richard (Bad Boy Records) for Social Media Endorsements
VIP Fan Connect and Dawn Richard of the Bad Boy Records team up for social media sponsorships, endorsements and general social media representation. - October 19, 2010 - VIP Fan Connect
King Edward Music Announces 9 Door Empire Debut Single Release "Breakdown"
King Edward Music releases debut Single “Breakdown” of recent signing 9 Door Empire, a young Electronic Rock Band, from Los Angeles. - October 19, 2010 - King Edward Music
Mike Ellis Music Instruction Has Released a Book for Guitar That Will Revolutionize How Students Learn Chords on the Guitar
With this revolutionary method for learning chords on the guitar, the language of chord titles is taught without staff lines, note reading, or years of study. Author Michael Ellis says, "Students will never again have to use a computer or handheld device to look up chords, one at a time." He also claims that students can learn to make over 16,000 chords in just days. This sounds impossible, but Mr. Ellis has offered $100 cash to anybody who can disprove his claim. - October 18, 2010 - Mike Ellis Music Instruction
KEN Films Announces Release of Prem Antaheen
KenFilms Pvt Ltd, a new age media company in association with IndiaTales Media Pvt Ltd announces the release of “Prem Antaheen” – A Bangla Pop Album. This Contemporary romantic pop album has 8 beautiful tracks sung by singing sensation Mayukh Mazumder. - October 17, 2010 - Ken Films
Just 30 Days Left: Songdoor 2010 International Songwriting Competition Ends November 15
SongDoor 2010 entries must either be postmarked by November 15, 2010 or submitted online by midnight CST, November 15, 2010. All entrants receive a free self-paced online songwriting course at SongU.com, plus free songwriting software. "The only requirement to get the free course and free... - October 16, 2010 - SongDoor
SRO Entertainment Announces the DVD Release of Pictures of Status Quo on DVD November 16
Pictures of Status Quo: 40 Years of Hits New Profile of the UK Rock Band Debuts on DVD November 16 SRO Entertainment announces the DVD release of Pictures of Status Quo. The DVD will be available on November 16, 2010 retail price of $19.99. They have been playing together for over 40 years, they... - October 16, 2010 - SRO Sports/SRO Entertainment
From Kultur: An Evening with Tito Puente and Della Reese
An Evening with Tito Puente and Della Reese Available on DVD November 16 from Kultur Kultur announces the DVD release of An Evening with Tito Puente and Della Reese. To the delight of Jazz lovers, Tito Puente and Della Reese came together in this one-time event aboard the cruise ship SS Norway in... - October 16, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Volitains Release New Single 'Lovely Bones'/'Joy' on 15th November, via the Playground Records
Following on from the 'Underground' success of their debut single and EP, alternative retro rock darlings The Volitains return with their new single 'Lovely Bones'/'Joy'. - October 16, 2010 - The Volitains
New CCC Website Offers Features for Music Business Professionals
The California Copyright Conference launches a new website designed to engage and involve music industry professionals. - October 16, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
Sweet Honey in the Rock in Alvin Ailey's Dance Theater's 50th Anniversary of "Revelations"
Grammy Award-winning a cappella vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock, whose thought-provoking summer single/video “Are We Nation,” stirred up the national debate on the controversial SB-1070 Immigration Law that was enacted in Arizona, will heat up the fall with the Alvin Ailey... - October 15, 2010 - Sweet Honey In The Rock
Classic Roots Jazz Presents the Music of Eddie South
DMusic Records has released a rare collection of Eddie South tracks, a gifted African American jazz violinist who adapted his classical training to the American jazz scene. Collaborations are included with famous performers Ginny Sims and Django Reinhardt. - October 15, 2010 - DMusic
Various Artists Make Up the "How Weed Won The West" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (Sunset Records Soundtracks) CD Which Hits Stores on October 19
“How Weed Won The West” takes its message to the music by releasing an eclectic soundtrack CD with Sunset Records for the film that is opening in theaters this month. - October 14, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Ska Band Releases New Album; Launches Contest to Find the Most Hilarious Skank Mrs. Skannotto’s New CD to be Released at Concert on Oct. 15
Mrs. Skannotto, Rochester New York's long standing ska band, is releasing its fifth CD, as well as launching an online skank dance contest to find the most hilarious skank moves. - October 14, 2010 - Mrs. Skannotto
Terry Bozzio Becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
Hammerax has entered into an agreement where drum virtuoso Terry Bozzio will endorse and play Hammerax Hybrid bronze hanging sculptural percussion instruments. - October 14, 2010 - Hammerax
Lotos Nile Reaches Music Fans with StreamSend
StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, has helped Lotos Nile Marketing increase its email marketing’s effectiveness and boost client results. Lotos Nile conducts award winning public relations campaigns and is a leading edge specialist at developing high-impact digital... - October 13, 2010 - EZ Publishing
Celtic/Native American Violinist Arvel Bird Nominated for Three Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards
Celtic fiddler and Native American flutist Arvel Bird was nominated this week for three Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards for two albums. Bird was nominated in the category Best Blues Album for Ride Indian Ride and in the categories of Best Fiddle Album and Best Instrumental Album for Red River Jig. - October 13, 2010 - Arvel Bird
cNoteART Founder Erik Rosen Joins Celebrated Artists Ronnie Wood, Leonard Cohen, Ryan Adams and Many Others to Raise Funds for Cancer and AIDS
cNoteART founder Erik Rosen joined renowned artists such as Stephen Holland, Jimi Hendrix and John Mellencamp to raise funds for the TJ Martell Foundation, which has raised more than $240 million for cancer and AIDS. A “cNOTE” is music transformed into modern art. - October 13, 2010 - cNoteART
The Lomas Santa Fe Country Club and the St. James Academy Are Proud to Announce the St. James Academy Golf Tournament, Fundraiser, Award Dinner, and Live Show...
The Lomas Santa Fe Country Club and the St. James Academy are proud to announce the St. James Academy Golf Tournament, Fundraiser, Award Dinner, and Live Show by Sunset Recording artist, Steve Garcia. Steve Garcia (Sunset Records) will play a very special live show at the Lomas Santa Fe Country... - October 13, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Respect, the Reggae Music Artist is Signed at the Don Lichterman World Music Record Label, Tropical Records
Respect, named one of the “legends in reggae” music today, is set to deliver his Take A Stand full length CD to be released at Tropical Records at the end this year. - October 13, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Friday Street Music Presents Chidi
Friday Street Music is proud to present some of the finest unsigned female talent in London, all under one roof, all on one superb evening of live music... - October 13, 2010 - Friday Street Music
Virtual City Radio is Hosting a Networking Conference
Virtual City Radio is hosting a Networking Conference that is open to all genres. - October 12, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Barry’s Tickets Service Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Right now www.BarrysTickets.com will be donating $1 of every Lakers Ticket, Clippers Ticket, and Kings Ticket sale between now and the end of October to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer. - October 12, 2010 - Barrys Ticket Service Inc.
Award-Winning Violinist Arvel Bird to Appear at Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville October 30
Nations of Unity, a Tennessee Native American organization, presents an evening of Native American entertainment featuring Arvel Bird, an international, multi-award winning violinist/flutist/storyteller, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Clayton Center for the Arts. - October 12, 2010 - Arvel Bird
MusicPromotion4U.com, with Over 20 Years Experience, HD Concepts Brings You "The Future of Online Music Promotion"
Combining viral, web 2.0 marketing with aggressive gorilla marketing, Music Promotion 4 U evens the playing field for the Independent Artist. Affordable, practical music promotion & online marketing strategies indie musicians can sink their teeth into. Working with artists as well as independent record labels to find real fans & convert them into customers. - October 12, 2010 - Music Promotion 4 U
Omar Hakim Endorses Hammerax Hybrids
Hammerax has entered into an agreement where drumming icon Omar Hakim will endorse and play Hammerax Hybrid bronze hanging sculptural percussion instruments. - October 09, 2010 - Hammerax
Ten Double E Promotions Artist’s Chart on Three National Radio Charts for October of 2010
Double E Promotions celebrates having ten artists make their mark on three national gospel radio charts for October of 2010 with Sandra Dee’s single “Lost And Found” reaching the #6 spot on the Christian Voice Country Gospel Top 100 chart. Ten Double E Artist singles placed on... - October 09, 2010 - Double E Promotions
Comedy Band Bob Knows Best Presents NERDFEST Y2K10 at the Glass House in Pomona
Bob Knows Best and local San Gabriel Valley venue to host unique showcase of music acts that embrace the geek subculture. Live music to include comedy, video game anthems, and a band that fancies themselves from space. - October 07, 2010 - Bob Knows Best Comedy Music
Adelphi University to Host the Dynamic Music and Dance Performance, “Taikoza: Live!,” on October 9, 2010
Adelphi University is pleased to host the thundering drum group, Taikoza. - October 07, 2010 - Adelphi University
Reality Series "Hip Hop Sensation" Launches on Blinkx.com
"Hip Hop Sensation," a new web based talent series showcasing new hip hop talent, launches on Blinkx.com. - October 07, 2010 - Tite Belt Productions, LLC.
Adult Film Talent and Rock Musician Star in DarkBrain's Church of One
Tabitha Stevens, Raylene and musician Tony Campos take on the lead roles in the latest web comic series by DarkBrain.com - October 06, 2010 - DarkBrain, LLC
Eos Music Library Reaches 200,000 Track Mark
Another breakthrough for the leading independent background music provider - October 06, 2010 - Eos Music
Music Business Survival Guide Presented by the CCC
The California Copyright Conference examines the evolving business landscape of the music industry and offers strategies for the future. Taking place the evening of October 12 in Los Angeles, the event is open to the public. - October 04, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
Robert Plant on Tour with Marco Giovino and Hammerax
Hammerax has entered into an exclusive endorsement agreement with drummer Marco Giovino to endorse the full line of US made Hammerax brand cymbals and percussion. Marco is on tour with Robert Plant’s Band Of Joy, which is receiving rave reviews. Marco joins a list of great drummers to play... - October 04, 2010 - Hammerax
Virtual City Radio is Hosting a Music Industry Networking Meeting
This is a Free event that was designed to bring everyone together that is apart of the music industry. If you are an Artist, Manager, Producer, DJ or PR Firm please bring business cards. Location Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Time: 8pm to 4am Remedies Bar & Lounge 1890 Eastchester... - October 03, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Destruction of a Rose Announce Direct Support Tour with Memphis May Fire
Destruction Of A Rose is set to provide direct support for Memphis May Fire on upcoming Christmas Sweatour this December. Tour dates announced. - October 03, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
New Website for Vendible Broker
The diverse and rapidly expanding Vendible Broker has just launched its new entertainment website. This site will be ever updated and evolving however is a launching point for their growing needs. - October 03, 2010 - Vendible Broker
Christopher Coppola’s Pah-Fest (Project Accessible Hollywood) Kicks Off on October 23 at LACC. Free Festival Helps Everyday People Use New Technology to Make Short Films.
Christopher Coppola’s PAH Nation, in conjunction with Los Angeles City College, presents the 4th annual “PAH-Fest Hollywood.” Welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds, PAH-Fest is a Free festival that provides the tools and training participants need to tell their unique stories through digital filmmaking. - October 01, 2010 - PAH Nation
Nelson Set to Release New Album on 20th Anniversary - "Lightning Strikes Twice" Sequel to Multi-Platinum "After the Rain"
Frontiers Records and Nelson led by twin lead front men Matthew & Gunnar Nelson announced the release date of their new album “Lightning Strikes Twice” a seamless sequel to multi-platinum debut album “After the Rain” on the 20th anniversary of their history making turn... - October 01, 2010 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
Rock Guitarist Dean Shoultz Delivers 5 Free Tracks from His New Solo Album "Suite Emotions"
Join the official Dean Shoultz Mailing List and receive 5 free songs from his new album Suite Emotions. - September 30, 2010 - Dean Shoultz
Up and Coming Rappers, Gino Skarz and Lippin’ Off, Sign Record Deals with Sunset Urban Earlier This Week
Sunset Urban Records sign rappers Gino Skarz and Lippin’ Off to record deals this week. Just after signing with independent record label this week, the label has begun to set up two new albums by Gino Skarz and Lippin’ Off accordingly, set to be released in November this year. The... - September 30, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
The Aqua League's Velvet Gentleman Part II Available Now
Ironhorse Music Group's production team The Aqua League releases second instrumental LP The Velvet Gentleman part II - September 30, 2010 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
IHMG Presents... Fashion's Night Out EP Available Now
IHMG recording artist The Sistah, R&B singer Lance Drummonds, Mika and more release EP inspired by Fashion Week 2010 available now. - September 30, 2010 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Sunset Records Soundtracks Sets Up the CD Releases, for the How Weed Won The West Film and for the American Drug War: The Last White Hope Award Winning Documentary Film
Sunset Records is setting up the specially produced CD soundtracks from the hit documentary film, home video and DVD, American Drug War: The Last White Hope, and for the upcoming release of the film, How Weed Won The West. Sunset Records Soundtracks Sets Up the CD Releases, for the How Weed Won... - September 30, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
“Connected Souls” Packs the House at CD Release Party
Connected Souls, featuring Mike Jordan and Doreen Poreba, recently released their debut CD to a packed audience. The positive thought music CD is now available at CDBaby.com, iTunes, amazon.com and digstation.com. - September 30, 2010 - Connected Souls
likeZEBRA Announces Pierce The Veil as Featured Artist of the Week
Indie Music Network Gives Fans Exclusive Access to the Music Underground - September 30, 2010 - likeZEBRA
"Spectaculicious House (Creative Commons Only)" Sound Tamasha Releases Its First Music Compilation Under a Creative Commons License
Sound Tamasha announces the Creative Commons release of its first compilation of exclusively produced spicy electronic tunes that will be published under the title "Sound Tamasha - Spectaculicious House (Creative Commons Only)" on the 16th of October 2010. - September 29, 2010 - Knowledge Must
Lace Music Adds New Artists to Roster
With its innovative product offerings and a concerted AR push, LACE Music is attracting artists in droves. - September 29, 2010 - Lace Music
Violinist Arvel Bird Announces 2010 “On Wings” Tour
Award-winning Celtic/Native American violinist Arvel Bird today announced plans for his 2010 Arvel Bird On Wings Tour. The highly anticipated tour will feature Bird’s most recent award-winning and award-nominated songs, such as “Desert Rose” from his album Ride Indian Ride released earlier this year. - September 29, 2010 - Arvel Bird