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Chicago Modern Orchestra Project Announces Season of Innovative and Unexpected Programming
Second annual concert season kicks off with works by Yoko Ono and Duke Ellington - September 10, 2010 - Chicago Modern Orchestra Project
Media Weavers Launch Hubba Dubba Dub Step Night
Media Weavers announce opening night of upcoming Lancashire dance & dub step night Hubba Dubba on behalf of Suspicious Tiger recordings. - September 09, 2010 - Media Weavers design studio
MusicDish Focuses on GSA Market at Popkomm with New Portal and PR Service
Press Conference on September 9th to Unveil MusicDish Edelweiss Portal and Bilingual PR Services at Popkomm 2010 - September 09, 2010 - MusicDish LLC
New Single, "Sexaphone," from Award Winning Soul Artist, Evin Gibson, to be Released Online
"Sexaphone" brings back the art of seduction with its infectious melody. A catchy R&B/Pop tune laced by mellow vocals. - September 09, 2010 - Jus2Us Entertainment
Tom Hess Music Corporation Announces Music Career Special Report That Helps Bands to Make Their Live Shows More Successful
Bands learn what to do to get a lot of people to attend their gigs by studying a special report on improving their stage presence, live performance and concert promotion skills. - September 08, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Ogogo’s Topless Diamond Will be Available on September 7, 2010
IIIRecords is proudly releasing OGOGO's third Film Ques series, Topless Diamond. - September 05, 2010 - OGOGO
Zonisphere Records Signs Recording Artist Roy’Al
Zonisphere Records has announced they have signed New York-based rapper Roy’al to an exclusive 3 album recording deal. His first album in the deal is expected to be released in 2011. - September 04, 2010 - Zonisphere Music Group
Fat Girl Tribute Album Release Party & Special Guests Announced
SplitScreen Entertainment reveals that its new tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks" will serve as the basis for a weekend-long musical celebration on October 1st - 3rd, 2010 at the semi-annual NJ BBW Bash sponsored by Plush Productions. - September 03, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment
Full Streaming Audio of Randy Ellefson’s Two Upcoming Albums Now Available
Randy Ellefson has added all tracks from his new instrumental albums Serenade of Strings and The Lost Art, both to be released on September 14th 2010, to www.randyellefson.com. The first is all acoustic guitar while the second is classical guitar. Songs from both albums are also available for download. - September 03, 2010 - Randy Ellefson
IAIRA Feels the Effects of Growing Pains
The International Association of Independent Recording Artists admits that sudden growth explosion has caught them a bit by surprise. - September 02, 2010 - International Association of Independent Recording Artists
Humour-Laced Indie Popsters Stages of Dan Release Their Single "Gary" on Frontman Chris Aliano’s Brother’s Record Label DTR Records on the 7th of November 2010
Family business, dance music covers, BMX bikes… and pig roasts are just some of the things associated with British indie band Stages of Dan and their single "Gary." - September 02, 2010 - Stages Of Dan
Myles William Announces the Release of “I’m So Fly” Music Video
Producer, Songwriter Myles William has announced the long awaited release of the music video “I’m So Fly.” Usually found in the recording studio Myles William steps in front of the camera to bring his music to life. - September 02, 2010 - Intercontinental Productions LLC
Cheyney University Soulful Sound Marching Bands Gears for Another Season
The Cheyney University Soulful Sound Marching Band, under the direction of Professor Allen Gardner, gears for yet another extraordinary season. - September 02, 2010 - Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Kansas City Vocal Institute - Children's Voice Class - Scholarships Available
The Kansas City Vocal Institute is offering group voice lessons for elementary school singers. Scholarships are available. - August 31, 2010 - Kansas City Vocal Institute
School of Rock - Coral Springs, Plans a Tribute to the 25th Anniversary of Live Aid
On September 12, 2010, at 5:00pm, the School of Rock - Coral Springs, will pay a tribute to the 25th Anniversary of Live Aid, with a concert at the Weston Town Center in Weston, Florida. - August 31, 2010 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Indamixx Portable Studio Debuts Indamixx Pro, a High Performance Line of Audio Computers and Music Laptops Built for the Professional Recording and Digital DJ Markets
Indamixx family of mobile DAW's grows up. New Laptops includes faster processors, storage, memory and a pre loaded custom audio OS Transmission. Feature rich appliance is an ideal Music Computer and Audio Laptop for recording, broadcasting and music making. Portable and affordable continue to be the marketing centerpieces of these next generation line of products. - August 30, 2010 - trinity audio group inc.
The Chosen View is Set to Release, The Common Thread on September 21st with Sunset Records
Sunset Records is set to release Memphis based rock act, Chosen View and their The Common Thread debut CD on September 21. Trying to categorize the Memphis, Tennessee base, Chosen View is an extraordinary assignment, not because the band is considered to confront pure classification of their... - August 30, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Join Riverkeeper at the Hudson Valley Reggae Festival on Saturday, September 18th
Bring your blanket, chairs and your entire family to the picturesque Catskills Mountains and enjoy the sounds of Reggae, Latin, Zouk, African and other World Music. - August 29, 2010 - Greenergy Productions, LLC
Southern California Rock Act We Are the Arsenal Will be Releasing Their Highly Anticipated New EP There Will Come Soft Rains September 7th Through Authentik Artists
There Will Come Soft Rains is the new six song EP from We Are The Arsenal (WATA) available on iTunes on September 7th via Authentik Artists. The EP is the follow up to their successful 2009 debut CD They Worshipped The Trees. There Will Come Soft Rains is already garnering the attention of press... - August 29, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Blues Icon Candye Kane is Final Addition to Fat Girl Tribute Album
Celebrated blues diva Candye Kane, recent cancer survivor and 2010 nominee for the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award, becomes the final name player added to the upcoming tribute album from SplitScreen Entertainment, "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks." - August 28, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment
102 JAMZ Along with Mr. CC Productions Presents a Labor Day Weekend Reggae Fest with Barrington Levy, Shaggy and Tropical Recording Artist, Alayna
102 JAMZ along with Mr. CC Productions presents a Labor Day Weekend Reggae Fest with Barrington Levy, Shaggy and Tropical Recording artist, Alayna at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando. Reggae Fest features dancehall reggae greats, Barrington Levy, Shaggy, Alayna (Tropical Records), and more this Labor... - August 28, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
A Refined, if Not Archetypal, Debut CD from the Potential-Rich Pop Act, Crushing Juliet, Their Broken Cadillac CD is Set to Hit Stores on September 14th
Memphis based Crushing Juliet is set to release its Broken Cadillac CD with Sunset Records, the debut CD is set to hit stores on September 14th. What is an absolute miniscule frame of pop music today, Crushing Juliet has a giant voice in so many ways. The Memphis, Tennessee based rock band, is an... - August 28, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
All-Noise - A New Music Website
All-Noise, launched in July 2010, is a new website with a simple mission – to feature all the latest music news and reviews about the bands and artists that really matter in today’s music scene. They don’t waste anyone’s time on meaningless, highly preened and packaged pop... - August 28, 2010 - All-Noise
Michael Lewis Band - Now Playing the Inland Northwest
The Michael Lewis Band, featuring some of the finest musicians in the Inland Northwest region, is now playing - and booking - venues all over the Northwest. - August 27, 2010 - Michael Lewis Music
Poster Editions - New - Affordable Rock and Roll Limited Editions
Announcing a new line of limited edition prints, "Poster Editions" for music fans and music memorabilia collectors. The Poster Editions are signed and numbered by John Rowlands, a fifty year veteran of music photography. They have the Beatles, 1965; Elvis, 1975; The Rolling Stone, 1975; Johnny Cash, 1968 and Bob Dylan, 1978 and even Michael Jackson from 1973. - August 27, 2010 - Poster Editions
The Orchard Backs Up a New Online Music Service and Social Community: BuyMyPlaylist.com
Znak Inc., the owner of BuyMyPlaylist music service, and The Orchard have signed a commercial agreement. The Orchard grants Znak Inc. non-exclusive marketing and sales rights to its entire catalog. Znak, through its websites (buymyplaylist.com and its sister sites), will make the music available to its registered users in the US, UK and Portugal. The service is to be launched in September 2010. - August 27, 2010 - Znak Inc
CCC Panel Explores Legal Developments in the Music Industry
Legal issues affecting every musician, songwriter, manager and music business attorney will be discussed September 14 at the California Copyright Conference in Los Angeles. - August 27, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
Margaret Cho Dependent on likeZEBRA
Famed Comedian Promotes Debut Album on the Popular Indie Music Hub - August 26, 2010 - likeZEBRA
Audio Network and Sheffield Doc/Fest Announce New Music Partnership
Audio Network is delighted to announce its partnership and support for this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest’s ‘MeetMarket’. The Doc/Fest, an international documentary festival that celebrates the art and business of documentary making, takes place from 3-7 November 2010. Combining... - August 26, 2010 - Audio Network PLC
IAIRA Fights for Performers Rights to Receive Fair Pay
The International Association of Independent Recording Artists weighs in on the fight to help performers receive fair pay for air play. - August 26, 2010 - International Association of Independent Recording Artists
LT Moe Productions and Prema LaNay Combine for Music Licensing Project
LT Moe Productions teams up with Prema LaNay for a Licensing-Only Project creating a dance experience not usually available from the two's individual projects which have included Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Organized Noize. - August 25, 2010 - PLANAY
Indamixx Portable Studio Refreshes It's Line of Mobile Music Making Netbooks. Portable Linux Daw, Releases It's Fastest Netbook to Date.
Trinity Audio Group Inc.'s Indamixx featuring Transmission 4.0, a custom audio OS aimed at the professional recording and DJ market ships pre-installed on faster Intel Atom based Netbook. Linux based product now available at Retailers such as Musician's Friend and Guitar Center. - August 24, 2010 - trinity audio group inc.
Off the Record: The Fold Officially Joins likeZEBRA.com
Popular band, The Fold, leverages online indie music hub, likeZEBRA and thrives without label. - August 24, 2010 - likeZEBRA
Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson to Release Two New Albums
Randy Ellefson will release two instrumental albums titled Serenade of Strings and The Lost Art on September 14th 2010. The first is all acoustic guitar while the second is classical guitar. Songs from both albums are available for download now at www.randyellefson.com. - August 24, 2010 - Randy Ellefson
Ted Nugent Cult Classic Covered for Fat Girl Tribute Album
Founding Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French, Tuff vocalist Stevie Rachelle and longtime W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland contribute a new recording of the Ted Nugent cult favorite "Thunder Thighs" for the upcoming tribute album from SplitScreen Entertainment, "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks." - August 22, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment
From MikaMousie Media: The Hamptons, NYC Edition: The Greek Event of the Summer
The Zeta Psi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. hosts the annual "All White Party" in Sag Harbor. - August 21, 2010 - MikaMousie Media
Jimi Hendrix—The King of Rock N' Soul
New book shows how Jimi's music expanded deep into other genres besides Rock. Jimi Hendrix is known the world over as the greatest Rock Guitarist to have ever lived. However, his music cannot be caged into one musical genre. - August 21, 2010 - Plain Talk 2010
Eclectic English Rockers The Scratch Re-Issue Their Debut Album ‘DIY’ on the 10th October 2010 on Ponyland Records
Not ones to sit still, UK art-punk band The Scratch re-release their 2004 debut album 'D.I.Y' on their own Ponyland Records while writing new material, performing various summer festivals and landing 2 consecutive UK Tourdates #1 singles. - August 21, 2010 - The Scratch
Independent Rapper Peppaboy’s Life Unveiled
An independent rapper, Peppaboy Trill McCoy, is the headlining artist of Colacoast Entertanment LLC. His music reflects his adventurous life in Florida and his expeditions throughout the country during his performances and recording sessions. - August 21, 2010 - Colacoast Entertainment
New Social Voyeurs Write Love Song for the Unemployed
Some people react to being laid off with anger, some with despair. Rob Sobol of New Social Voyeurs reacted by writing a song, “Keep Keeping the Faith.” “A whole lot of folks like you and me were or are suffering very quietly, trying incredibly hard to find a new job, they need to... - August 20, 2010 - New Social Voyeurs
Meeting Of Important People Release New EP on iTunes This Week, Stream Entire Record Exclusively on AOL Spinner
Pittsburgh, PA trio Meeting Of Important People partner with Authentik Artists for release of new EP Quit Music which is now available online. Tastemaker music site AOL Spinner hosting exclusive full EP stream. - August 20, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
New Black Music.net Singer Songwriter Niva Performing at the Best Buy Concert Series
Niva the Soul Diva will be headlining the best buy live free concert in Harlem, New York. - August 20, 2010 - New Black Music.net
Ron Kaye's Music Instruction Expands Its Performance Band Experience
The Pensacola area’s very first Performance Band Program (Since 2005) is Now Open to All students of Ron Kaye’s Music Instruction. - August 19, 2010 - Ron Kaye's Music Instruction
Win the New Ayako Shirasaki CD Set for Release September 7th by Jan Matthies Records
"Falling Leaves - Live in Hamburg" is the 4th CD by jazz pianist Ayako Shirasaki. Liner Notes by Marc Myers, JazzWax.com. Get the chance to win the CD by subscribing to her free newsletter. - August 18, 2010 - Jan Matthies Music Management
Recording Artist Janid to Release Her Fourth CD, "Alias"
Zonisphere Records has announced Electronica recording artist Janid’s fourth studio album, “Alias,” will be released on December 14, 2010, one day before her birthday. - August 17, 2010 - Zonisphere Music Group
Trucking Anthem Song and CD Title, "When the Big Rigs Don’t Roll" Joins Trucking Radio Internet Host Allen Smith for a "Live" CD Release Party
Internet radio show host, Allen Smith, of Truth About Trucking "Live" joins forces with song writers David Ayers and Barry Allen of Allen & Ayers Productions, to promote and celebrate the release of "When the Big Rigs Don’t Roll," one of the most powerful and influential trucking CD's to be released in decades. Ayers and Allen have been seen on Fox News, CNN, The NY Times, Cox news, as well as numerous other media, and will be on the air "Live" on August 18th to share the release of their CD. - August 16, 2010 - Truth About Trucking LLC
Prophet & The Cowboys of Apocalypse Receives 2010 Phoenix Music Awards ‘Record of the Year’ Award for Maiden Album Release "The Edge"
Prophet & The Cowboys of Apocalypse receives 2010 Phoenix Music Awards ‘Record of the Year’ award for maiden album release "The Edge." Produced by Prophet and co-produced and engineered by Larry Elyea at Mind’s Eye Digital Studio in Tempe, Arizona. The awards ceremony will be held November 18, 2010 at the Paramount Theater located on the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood, California. - August 14, 2010 - St. Madness
New CCC Board Announces Schedule of 2010-2011 Events
Panels, presentations and discussions on all aspects of the music business are planned by the California Copyright Conference for monthly events in Los Angeles. - August 14, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
Things Are 'Shakin' Up at Martini in the Morning on Friday
The Bartender’s from Daddy-O’s Martini’s are joining Brad ‘Martini’ Chambers in the Martini In The Morning studio on Friday Morning. John Apodaca will introduce his latest vintage cocktail discoveries and new creations live on the air. - August 13, 2010 - Standard Media Group
Mika's "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" Covered for Fat Girl Tribute Album
Trixter guitarist Steve Brown puts a rock spin on the hit single "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)," made famous by current pop sensation Mika, on the upcoming tribute album from SplitScreen Entertainment, "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks." - August 13, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment