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New Dance Music Video from Niva the Soul Diva and NewBlackMusic.net
New dance music video from Niva the soul diva. - September 29, 2010 - New Black Music.net
Songdoor 2010 International Songwriting Competition Entries Surpass 2009 Levels
With 50 days yet to go in the SongDoor 2010 International Songwriting Competition, organizers say they've already surpassed last year's entry totals. Complete information is available at http://www.songdoor.com. SongDoor 2010, which is sponsored by SongU.com, 16 Ton Studios, Broadjam, Tanager... - September 26, 2010 - SongDoor
Pennyroyal Silver Announces Second Signature Collection Collaboration with Adam Lambert
Profits from the Pennyroyal Silver and Adam Lambert Pendant to Benefit DonorsChoose.org. - September 25, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
Three Songs Voted to Latin-Rock Top 10 Chart: Jose Hendrix N. American Debut Singles Make a Mark with Fresh, Inventive Sound
From Kinshasa, DRC Congo, to Kansas City, MO, the virtual songwriting collaboration between Mye-Isle Productions (Kelly Myers and Don Belisle) and Jose Hendrix is surprising listeners with inventive fresh blend of American-Latin-Pop. Now they hold title to having three songs on Broadjam’s Latin-Rock Top 10 chart all at the same time. - September 25, 2010 - Mye-Isle Productions
Classical Connect Debuts Concert Schedules for Musicians
Allows musicians to promote their concerts on the popular classical music web site. - September 24, 2010 - Classical Connect LLC
New Release from Colt Records
Colt Records announces a new country gospel single from J. K. Coltrain called A Broken Heart. - September 24, 2010 - Colt Records
Still Life Nightclub and Ultra Lounge Hosts an Evening Affair with Teresa Giudice of the Real Housewives of New Jersey
Still Life Nightclub and Ultra Lounge, Raleigh's premiere upscale nightlife venue located at the West Building in Glenwood South today announced that Teresa Guidice of the Real Housewives of New Jersey will be hosting an evening affair Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 10:00pm through 2:00am,... - September 23, 2010 - Still Life Nightclub and Ultra Lounge
Hip Digital Media Acquires Promotional Currency
Hip Digital Media, the leading digital promotions company has announced that it has acquired Dallas based Promotional Currency. - September 23, 2010 - Hip Digital Media
Charmaine Blake PR Firm Welcomes Pony Boi
The highly anticipated track Papered Up featuring Gorilla Zoe is set to drop in October and in the Summer of 2010 Pony Boi began working on his new EP, Tell Em featuring Jimmy Cozier and recently released Tell Em Remix featuring R&B recording artist Jarvis. - September 23, 2010 - Charmaine PR Firm
Esthema’s Eastern Dance Certified by The International Association of Independent Recording Artists
On September 15, 2010 the The International Association of Independent Recording Artists or IAIRA recognized and honored Esthema for artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in sound recording for their composition Eastern Dance featured on their second CD, the Hereness... - September 23, 2010 - Esthema
Buckcherry Rocks Out as likeZEBRA’s Featured Artist of the Week
Indie Music Hub Gives Fans Exclusive Access to Buckcherry - September 23, 2010 - likeZEBRA
Smart CD Ripper Pro Now Available
The Professional Version of Smart CD Ripper Offers WAV and MP3 Converter. - September 22, 2010 - SmartSoft
Let's Go Chipper Introduces Eco-Educational App for the iPad and iPhone Series of Animated Books, Movies, Music and More Connect Children with Nature
Bay Area based IAGmedia Inc launches eco-educational app to help prepare young children two - six for explorations in the great outdoors. Company mission is to help inspire future ambassadors of the environment by exciting, engaging, and educating at an early age. - September 22, 2010 - It's all Good media, Inc.
J. K. Coltrain Receives Both The Entertainer of the Year and Country Album of The Year Award from The Texas Country Music Association
Colt Records label President, J. K. Coltrain received both The Entertainer of The Year and Country Album of The Year Award from The Texas Country Music Association. - September 22, 2010 - Colt Records
Award Winning Group, The Dalton Gang, Joins the Double E Promotions Roster
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions is proud to announce the addition of award winning Southern Gospel group, The Dalton Gang, to the Double E roster of talent. The Dalton Gang is entertaining, talented and most of all music ministers. They skillfully blend music and testimony. As the... - September 22, 2010 - Double E Promotions
Free Rap and Hip Hop Show with Sunset Urban Recording Artist, Mista Latex, Excites the Troops to the Corps at the FOB Sharona in Afghanistan
Army soldiers are saluted for their part in the Afghanistan tour with a very special show with Sunset Urban Recording artist, Mista Latex. The “Labor Day Weekend Hip Hop and Rap show” was billed as an outlet for army soldiers to let go with their very own “star-studded”... - September 22, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Heather Park to Release Second Album "Stay"
“Stay,” explores the nuances of love learned, lost and reborn. - September 22, 2010 - Stush Music
Melissa Etheridge Talks Spirituality and "Fearless Love" with Elevated Existence Magazine
Singer and songwriter, Melissa Etheridge reveals the theme for next album and explains the overall message in her music is self-acceptance. - September 21, 2010 - Elevated Existence LLC
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil Set to Rock October’s LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VI in Texas
The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) and Gabe Reed Productions (GRP) are pleased to announce that rock legend Vince Neil of Motley Crue will perform a free concert during the LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals VI on Oct. 23. The LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals and the prestigious... - September 21, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
Divinity, Creativity and Healing Converge in Ann Licater’s Musical Vision
World Flutist Ann Licater’s Doorway to a Dream hits #3 on Zone Music Reporter’s Top 100 Radio Airplay Charts. The album is a richly dimensional follow-up to Licater’s award-nominated solo debut Following the Call; she launched the album with a performance at INATS (Int’l. New Age Trade Show) 2010. - September 21, 2010 - The B Company
Films of Colour to Release Debut Single ‘Actions’ via Label Fandango, Plus Announce a 12 Date UK Tour to Support It
After summer festival and TV performances, UK-based pop rock act Films of Colour are set to make their mark on the music industry when releasing their debut single 'Actions' via indie record company Label Fandango in October with a full UK tour to support it. - September 21, 2010 - Films of Colour
Memphis Music Commission Launch CD & Cookbook to Fund Musicians Healthcare Plan
Many musicians do not have access to employer-subsidized health care. In an effort to assist, the Memphis Music Commission offers the Memphis Musicians Healthcare Plan through the Church Health Center. The program is self-funded and to keep it alive, the Music Commission has created "A Taste of Memphis Music: The Cookbook" and CD. Proceeds from the sale of the Cookbook and CD will benefit the Musicians Healthcare Plan. The cookbook is $25, the CD $10, and both sell as a combo for $30. - September 21, 2010 - Memphis Music Comission
Having Their Track ‘I Don’t Know Your Name’ Selected as the Theme for the Leeds Arena Ad Campaign, Escort Knights Announce Its Release as a Single & UK Tour Dates
Upbeat indie dance pop band Escort Knights have announced the official release of their single 'I Don't Know Your Name' on the 31st October via Waltzer Records. The track was recently used in a full scale marketing campaign for the newly built Leeds Arena and the band have booked in tour dates to support it. - September 20, 2010 - Escort Knights
Sunset Recording Artist Rachel Fine Looks to Her Fans for Promotion with a Very Special Grammy Award Show Giveaway Contest
Win Tickets to the 53rd Grammy Award show by working with Sunset Records to promote the brand new Rachel Fine CD, Own Your Own. Sunset Records announces a very special promotion beginning this week and running through November 15th on Fantourage.com to win two tickets to the Grammy Awards Show... - September 20, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Concerts on Governor’s Island Get Flashy
It’s not just about music anymore, it’s about the visuals: LED Media will be situating a lights installation production to correlate with DJ Boris’ beats at the Believe In Boris show. - September 19, 2010 - LED Media
Independent Distribution Collective's Fall 2010 Showcase Spotlights San Francisco's Standout Artists
Living Dream Music announces Independent Distribution Collective, a San Francisco based Physical and Digital Distribution Company, proudly presents its “Fall 2010” Showcase at The Union Room (above Biscuits and Blues) on September 25th, 2010. - September 18, 2010 - Living Dream Music
A Two-Tracked, Power-Packed Attack
Rock Steady is Random Allies latest EP release, with two genuine rock warheads armed with attitude and audacity. - September 18, 2010 - Random Allies
SOUL LOUNGE USA, LLC is on the Road as a Finalist of 10 in the Fairfield Inn & Suites Small Business Challenge
Five judges have selected 10 small business finalists to compete in the Small Business Road to Success Challenge. The Finalists will be followed not only as they travel around the country, but also as they strive to meet their business goals. - September 17, 2010 - SOUL LOUNGE USA
IAMMEDIC Signs with Authentik Artists, Set to Release New EP The Tale Of Abigale Withers on October 5, 2010
Southern California Electronica/Rock act IAMMEDIC signs with Authentik Artists, set to release new EP The Tale Of Abigale Withers on October 5, 2010. - September 16, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Soundgrazer Piano Tuning & Music Services Announces the Launch of Their New Website
Montreal area piano tuning, music production and music instruction company has unveiled their new website enabling the company to reach a wider clientele. - September 16, 2010 - Soundgrazer Music Services
Red River Blowout Concert in the West End
Reckless Kelly, headlines the First Annual Red River Blowout Concert in the West End on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, along with Texas’ own, Brandon Rhyder and Dallas based ZZ-Top tribute band, Trio Loco. The Red River Blowout is a free general admission concert, but tickets or “Reckless Kelly Military Care Packs” items are required for admission. Concert information, ticket pick-up and ticket give-a-way locations, along with a list of desired care pack items can be found at www.redriverblowout.com. - September 15, 2010 - West End Association
Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein Bring Bluegrass to Loundoun County on September 16, 2010
Multimedia production company Goose Creek Music and Entertainment opens its 2010/2011 season, featuring bluegrass duo Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein at the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts center in Purcellville, VA, on Thursday, September 16, at 8 p.m. This is the first show in a new... - September 15, 2010 - Goose Creek Music & Entertainment
Bill Wright's Sparta NJ Music Lesson Studio Announces the Addition of Piano, Violin, Mandolin, Ukulele, Banjo and Vocal Lessons
Bill Wright's Sparta Music Lesson Studio now serving the Sparta, Layfayette, Ogdensburg, Newton, Andover, Byram, Hopatcong and Jefferson area has recently announced the addition of Piano, Violin, Mandolin, Ukulele, Banjo and Vocal lessons. - September 15, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle Release Their New Single 'Higher' via The Playground Records on 7th November 2010
After much media attention and many 2010 festival appearances plus the band being hand-picked from 2,000 acts to officially open SXSW 2010, Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle release their debut commercially-released single ‘Higher’ via The Playground Records on 7th November 2010. - September 15, 2010 - Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle
Gothic Scuzz Punk Band the Gaa Gaa's Release New Single on the Playground Records
Gothic scuzz punk band The Gaa Gaa's release their new single "Voltaire" on The Playground Records on 1st November 2010. The single is the first release on The Playground Records. The band also have upcoming tour dates around the UK and Germany to support the single. - September 15, 2010 - The Gaa Gaa's
Darkwave London Rockers Ulterior Release New Single 'Sex War Sex Cars Sex' on Speed Records on 1st November 2010
Ulterior release their new single 'Sex War Sex Cars Sex' on Speed Records. The single is released on 1st November and is available exclusively as a 7'' single from Rough Trade Stores. The band is set to tour the UK this coming autumn to support the release of the single. - September 15, 2010 - Ulterior
Electro Pop Band Live Like Lions Release Their New Single 'Cecile' on Echo Palace Music on 8th November 2010
Electro dance pop band Live Like Lions release their new single 'Cecile' on Echo Palace Music on 8th November 2010. They combine the release of the new single with UK tour dates supporting The Little Comets. - September 15, 2010 - Live Like Lions
Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson Releases Two New Albums
Randy Ellefson has released two new instrumental albums Serenade of Strings and The Lost Art. The first is all acoustic guitar while the second is classical guitar. Songs from both albums are also available for download and streaming. - September 15, 2010 - Randy Ellefson
Lady Ga Ga Inspired Song by Ross Royce Storms the Radio Waves
The song Mrs.Vain by artist Ross Royce inspired by Lady Ga Ga and Taylor Swift to name a few has started to recieve extensive radio play in Australia, New Zealand and now the U.S. - September 13, 2010 - Ross Royce
Indestructible Noise Command Releases New Tunes After Two Decade Thrash Nap
Metal heads everywhere once got a serious shock to the system. Twenty years later, Thrash band I.N.C. is ready to shock them once again. - September 13, 2010 - Indestructible Noise Command
Apple Inspires a New Sound from Vocal Vixen Kai Brant on Her Debut Record
Former Los Angeles rocker Kai Brant changes the tone on her new self-titled release with a mixture of avant-garde and experimental pop tunes, thanks in part to the Apple computer. - September 12, 2010 - CiXi Digital Records
New Song and DVD Memorial to 9/11 Released
Dee Dee Fisher has announced the release of her new DVD and CD tribute to the memory of 9/11. - September 12, 2010 - Dee Dee's Enterprises
Kissing Lola Goes All the Way with 100 Fans
Pop/Rock Band Kissing Lola offers a lifetime of music, creative collaboration, concert tickets and limited edition merchandise for free to a select group of 100 fans. - September 12, 2010 - Kissing Lola
Stress Monkey Alliance Signs with Authentik Artists
Los Angeles, CA composer Robert Morris (Stress Monkey Alliance) signs with Authentik Artists. Set to release new double LP Parts Unknown on September 21, 2010. - September 11, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
The West End State Fair Classic Celebration Hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine R. Caraway
For the second year Prairie View A&M and Grambling State alumni, fraternities, sororities and professional organizations are making the West End their home for their pre-game parties on Friday, September 24, 2010, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine R. Caraway is the official host of the event, welcoming State Fair Classic alumni and fans to Downtown Dallas with a free concert on the West End’s Market Street and a performance by the Prairie View STORM Marching Band. - September 10, 2010 - EnterAction Events
Web World Talent to Tap Salt Lake as Next Talent Source
California Based Talent Search Web World Talent Aims to Strike It Big in Utah - Puts Call Out to Past Idol Hopefuls - September 10, 2010 - WebWorldTalent.com
Bill Wright’s Music Studio Announces Registration for the Fall 2010 Semester
Bill Wright’s Music Studio offering music instruction for children and adults in Sparta, Sussex county, NJ announces registration for the fall 2010 semester. The following programs are available Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Vocals, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Violin & Rock Band. All lessons... - September 10, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Folk School of Chattanooga Announces New Fall Schedule of Classes
The Folk School of Chattanooga is offering 24 classes, taught by 13 different instructor/musicians at their location on Forest Ave., just one block up from Frazier Ave. in North Chattanooga. The 8-week semester includes classes for beginners, intermediate players, advanced students, and classes... - September 10, 2010 - Folk School of Chattanooga
The Devil Wears Prada Slays as likeZEBRA’s Featured Artist of the Week
Billboard Top 10 Artist Offers likeZEBRA Fans an Exclusive Band Giveaway - September 10, 2010 - likeZEBRA
'Spectaculicious House (Only)' - Sound Tamasha Releases Its First Compilation of Spectaculicious Electronic Beats
Sound Tamasha announces the release of its first compilation of exclusively produced spicy electronic tunes that was released under the title "Sound Tamasha - Spectaculicious House (Only)" on the 9th of September 2010. The series of Sound Tamasha events culminated in this first... - September 10, 2010 - Knowledge Must