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tHE.DESIGN and The Moonlighters Orchestra to Perform at the Big Bad Ball
tHE.DESIGN and The Moonlighters will perform at the ninth annual Big Bad Ball on October 2nd from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Capital City Club in Raleigh, North Carolina. The black tie gala benefits Hospice of Wake County. - July 12, 2010 - Big Bad Ball
Dancehall’s Most Versatile Deejay Busy Signal’s New Album D.O.B. Releases July 13
VP Records is excited to announce the release of the new album D.O.B. from Busy Signal. He is not an artist to follow the beaten path. This album displays his innovation and lyrical skills that has broken down barriers and has taken Dancehall to places no other artist could. - July 11, 2010 - VP Records/Greensleeves Records
Mr. John Sponsors Asbury Park Jazz Festival
Mr. John was a sponsor of the Asbury Park Jazz Festival held on June 26th and 27th in Asbury Park NJ. - July 11, 2010 - Russell Reid / Mr. John
GigsWiz for Facebook Application Released Following Huge User Demand
Helsinki-based music start-up GigsWiz has released its much sought after official Facebook Application only three weeks after the free service’s open beta was released. Based on feedback gathered from the eager GigsWiz user bands the Facebook application has been the number one priority... - July 11, 2010 - GigsWiz
Strattoos Guitar Tattoos Capitalizes on America's Craze for Tattoos with a New Product That Allows Guitar Players to Tattoo Their Guitar Without Damaging the Finish
Thirty-six percent of those ages 18 to 25, and forty percent of those ages 26 to 40, have at least one tattoo, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. With the increasing prominence of tattoos, especially amongst musicians, Strattoos Guitar Tattoos unveils it's own line of fully-removable tattoos made exclusively for both acoustic and electric guitars. - July 10, 2010 - Strattoos Guitar Tattoos
Roja Records Releases "House Sampler" Exclusively on Beatport Until July 20, 2010, Featuring Juicy Music Artist Tony Puccio and Industry Up-Comers Matt Funk & dj Rigi
Tech, Funk, Dark and Edgy with a hint of Progressive sums up the House Sampler four track EP from Roja Records. - July 10, 2010 - Roja Records
New Release Chronicles History of Rock Scene in Virginia; Book by Pete Crigler, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Chronicling the history of rock music in Virginia from the 1950s to the 21st century was a labor of love for author Pete Crigler, who has been a fan of music from an early age. The book tells the story of the state’s links to rock, from the genre’s early days to the rockabilly of Gene... - July 09, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Paint the Walls Black Compilation Volume 1 Now Available for Free on Shockhound
First Time Exclusive Free Downloads from Destruction of a Rose, She Has a Fashion Vice, The Rendering and More - July 08, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
The Rhion-Antirrion Bridge is the Latest Michalis Terzis Masterpiece Full Length CD Being Released at Sunset Classics on August 3rd
Michalis Terzis is ready to release his latest full length CD masterpiece, The Rhion-Antirrion Bridge, on August 3rd with Sunset Classics. Michalis Terzis is someone that composes classical music in the most accessible, sublime and sophisticated way, and his latest full length CD, The... - July 08, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Aly Cook - Nominee for New Zealand Female Country Artist of the Year 2010
Tasman Singer-Songwriter Aly Cook is one of 3 final nominee for New Zealand Female Country Artist of the Year 2010. Aly features other kiwi artists on her own growing weekly live webcast on http://www.kiwisofa.tv. After raising US$20k on Sellaband.com. Aly has been recording her debut album "Brand New Day" with Top Kiwi Producer Alan Jansson. The title track boasts a guest vocal from Kiwi music icon Sharon O'Neill & Many other high profile musicians appear on the forthcoming album. - July 07, 2010 - alycook
The Next Wedding Classic Song Contest
Week 1 Semifinals July 4-11, 2010. thenextweddingclassic.com. - July 07, 2010 - The Kalliergo Group
Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Sevendust Play Big Part in New Children’s Book by Five-Year-Old Author Zachary Malott
Major rock band Sevendust is featured throughout this new children’s release and spared no effort in making sure this child’s first concert experience was most memorable. - July 06, 2010 - Michael Malott Publishing
Introducing Audimute’s New Absorption Sheets in Charcoal—a Portable, Easy-to-Hang, Attractive Sound Control Solution
Portable is affordable. For years people have tried a variety of affordable solutions—from hanging carpets on walls to scattering egg cartons around the room—to reduce echo and reverberation in homes, studios, and other spaces where sound needs to be controlled. Audimute created its... - July 04, 2010 - Audimute Soundproofing
Freestyle Missions and The Heart of Hip-Hop Announce the Worlds First Urban Hip-Hop Discipleship School
School will focus on equipping future leaders targeting the Urban and Hip-Hop culture and communities. - July 03, 2010 - Freestyle Missions
Iconic Rocker, Brian Ray, Releases Solo Singles from Upcoming Album This Way Up
Ray Balances Touring the World with Paul McCartney and Making a Bold Musical Statement with Wild Guitars and Big Hooks. - July 03, 2010 - Icon Music Group
Audio Engineer/Sound Designer Wain Bradley a Member of the Arkansas Talent Database is This Episodes Guest on Arkansas Talent Conversations
Wain Bradley, sound engineer, has worked on countless CDs and films, give a listen as he shares his viewpoints on the audio recording of bands and independent films. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a one-on-one podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - July 02, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
"Set It Off" New Single from Pennjamin
"Set It Off" New Single From Pennjamin Bannekar Produced by Best Kept Secret (producer of Wale "Pretty Girls"). - July 02, 2010 - Pennjamin Bannekar
Mbop Promotions' Verona Chard Extends UK Tour
Mbop Promotions' Jazz siren Verona Chard has added dates to her UK tour ahead of the launch of her debut album, Fever, on July 21. - July 01, 2010 - Mbop global
Jazz is Alive and Kicking in Hertfordshire
Musicians have been busy performing at some of the areas prestige events. This featured Jazz musicians playing at Hanbury Manor, Brocket Hall, Hatfield House and many more. The Jazz musicians also have many residences at these venues for other occasions. This was all part of NSN Productions Limited who has been round for over 5 years, providing live music for all events and occasions. - July 01, 2010 - NSN Productions Limited
Former Quiet Riot Members Cover Led Zeppelin on Fat Girl Tribute
Veteran Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali and guitarist Alex Grossi lend their talents to the title track of the upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks." - July 01, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment
R&B Artist Niva Releases Debut CD "Rollercoaster Love" Produced by New Black Music.net
Singer Songwriter Niva the Soul Diva releases her debut CD of dance songs and inspirational r&b soul hiphop. - July 01, 2010 - New Black Music.net
Rare South African Wines Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
Twenty of the finest wines to come out of the world-renown wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Robertson Valley, S.A. will be showcased at the 5th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, July 10th & 11th 2010 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration... - June 30, 2010 - Grayhaven Winery
Young Raleigh Artist Jordan Okrend Forges Distinct Sound with New EP
Jordan Okrend is a young musician who has always wanted to inspire people with music that carries a message of hope. At the age of 19, Jordan is getting ready to release an EP that he hopes will do just that. His debut EP, “Unpredictable” contains five songs with introspective lyrics... - June 29, 2010 - Jordan Okrend Music
Tom Hess Music Corporation Publishes Results of Study That Reveal Why Many Guitar Teachers Don't Get a Lot of Students
Survey results identify the reasons why most guitar teachers do not succeed at attracting a lot of guitar students. - June 25, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Deplete Me; A New Pop Album by the Petroleum Pop Princess Baroness Mistress is Released and Features Songs About Oil and Energy
Deplete Me, a new music album written and recorded by the Petroleum Pop Princess Baroness Mistress, Kristen Baumlier, will be released on July 4, 2010, and features 9 songs that focus on the past, present and future of energy. Baumlier currently lives in Cleveland, OH, in Cuyahoga County, which is... - June 25, 2010 - Petroleum Pop Princess
EBE Ensemble Presents Free Summer Shows in Prospect Park at the Music Pagoda
This Summer, EBE Ensemble brings "Shakespeare in the Pagoda" to Prospect Park, with free productions of Romeo & Juliet and Julius Caesar in repertory with a company of 12 actors. Performances begin July 24 at the Prospect Park Music Pagoda. - June 24, 2010 - EBE Ensemble
Twisted Sister Guitarist Covers Spinal Tap on Fat Girl Tribute
Twisted Sister guitarist Eddie Ojeda covers "Big Bottom" by Spinal Tap, on the upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks." - June 24, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment
Q2 Presents Summer Series of Jazz Duets on First & Third Thursdays of the Month
Q2Nite has announced the line-up for the summer schedule of jazz duets, which opens on Thursday, July 1 with the pairing of jazz guitarist and mandolin player Don Stiernberg and vocalist and pianist Rashid. - June 24, 2010 - Quince at the Homestead
Karma Audio Productions Inc. Appoints Kit Kaboodle Ltd. as Its PR Firm
Karma Audio Productions takes steps to establish a stronger UK and European presence. - June 24, 2010 - Karma Audio Productions Inc.
Free Concert Series Down on Main Street
Returning for its second year, the “Down on Main” concert series kicks off the first of three events on July 8 at Fairpark Amphitheater in Downtown Tupelo. Each event will be held on the second Thursday of the month in July, August, and September. All concerts are free and open to the... - June 24, 2010 - Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Interviews Executive Producer and Host of the Next Great Drummer Eric Seats
Seats and Rapture Stewart Founded Key Beats, Inc. and Have Worked with the Biggest Names in the Music Industry. - June 24, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
The Aqua League's "Heartbreak"
IHMG's The Aqua League to release first single, "Heartbreak" off of its second instrumental LP. - June 23, 2010 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Indie Music Website, Boost Independent Music, Celebrates World Cup with Music from Around the Globe
Online Independent Music website provides the soundtrack to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. - June 22, 2010 - Boost Group Limited
Composer and Guitarist Igor OGOGO Reveals "Bach"
Composer and guitarist igOr OGOGO reveals “Bach,” the latest album featuring compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach. - June 22, 2010 - OGOGO
New Boutique Production Music Catalog Launched for Advertising and Video Production Professionals
Award-winning composer and producer Andrew Aversa today launched a boutique production music library, ZirconTrax, providing an elite catalog of pre-cleared music for use in all types of media productions. - June 22, 2010 - ZirconTrax
Mbop Promotions' Celtic Crooner Justin Grant Releases Debut
Hailing from Newry in County Antrim, Justin Grant is the latest exponent of the Emerald Isle’s uncanny ability to produce charismatic, prolific and engaging singer-songwriters. The Northern Irishman, who first performed live at the age of 15, will put out his debut offering, Could You Cry For... - June 21, 2010 - Mbop global
Roja Records to Release DJ Teresa's Sophomore EP, to Spain With Love, Worldwide on July 1st, 2010
Founded by DJ Teresa in late 2009, the Roja Records roster includes producers from Florida and Europe with a focus on Tech House, Techno, Latin/Tribal House and Minimal. The launch release of To Spain With Love EP by DJ Teresa is available exclusively on www.beatport.com until July 1, 2010. - June 21, 2010 - Roja Records
Celebrated Australian Recording Artist and Global Artist Community Builder, Gilli Moon, Releases Sixth Studio Album: The Stillness; June 29; 2010
Award-winning Australian singer/songwriter, producer, and global artist community builder, with Songsalive!®, gilli moon, will release her sixth album, The Stillness, on her own label, Warrior Girl Music, on June 29, 2010. - June 20, 2010 - Warrior Girl Music & Media
US Based Promoter Gabe Reed Productions to Promote Concerts at the Workers Stadium Complex in Beijing China
United States based promoter Gabe Reed Productions has reached an agreement with Beijing based Sports Window to be its partner of choice to promote concerts by western artists at the Worker’s Stadium Entertainment complex in Beijing, China. The complex includes the 60,000 seat Worker’s... - June 19, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
The Hertfordshire Based Live Music Solutions Company, NSN Productions, Have Been Invited to Join the Prestigious Westminster Collection
NSN Productions Limited has been invited to join the Westminster Collection. NSN Productions is a live music company which provides live entertainment for every occasion. NSN Productions has been finalist in the FSB Business awards for Service Excellence and Staff Training and this new opportunity is a delightful addition to the Hertfordshire based company. - June 19, 2010 - NSN Productions Limited
Lokixximo to Headline Bahamas Fashion Week 2010 and Play Additional Nassau Gigs
New York Latin Superstar "Lokixximo" is the main headliner for Bahamas Fashion Week 2010 kicking off June 25th, the "Mucho Money" hitmaker will also play two gigs of his own in Nassau "Tropicana Cafe" and "The Sandtrap" in the same weekend as the Bahamas... - June 19, 2010 - Lokixximo Music
Paul Roderick Debuts with People I.Q
With a sound reminiscent of early Roxy Music, Eno and Talking Heads; London based music mogul Paul Roderick is now poised to unleash his debut single ‘People I.Q’. A tar thick ska-influenced, bass driven amalgamation of edgy drums and slicing guitar riffs, it’s set to be released... - June 19, 2010 - Mbop global
J Rice Talks About New Album and Signing to Phantom Boyz with Editors Keys
J Rice, the up and coming R&B star talks to Editors Keys about the his new album and the new Editors Keys Portable Vocal Booth which is out today. - June 18, 2010 - Editors Keys.com
Hollywood Rock Band Inside the Black Announces New Vocalist
Hollywood rock band Inside the Black today announced its new vocalist, Mike Richmond. Richmond is a seasoned frontman, having been part of the Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles music scenes for many years. Most recently, he fronted his band Eden Tree. “Mike is an incredible signer and... - June 18, 2010 - Inside The Black
Music Minus One to Introduce New MMO Blog Online
Music Minus One is introducing a new blog to their website. The blog will be a way of informing customers about new products, practice tips, recordings and much more. - June 18, 2010 - MMO Music Group, Inc.
Bret Michaels Band Members Added to Fat Girl Tribute
Bret Michaels Band members Evick, Scheuring and Fanslau cover the chart-topping Poison hit "Unskinny Bop" for the upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks." - June 17, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment
Hattie Snooks' Debut EP "Bon Appetit" is Out Now
Hattie Snooks' debut EP "Bon Appetit" is out now to download everywhere from iTunes and HMV to Amazon and Play.com, or buy the CD direct from www.rannrecords.co.uk. - June 17, 2010 - Rann Records
Crook Dancin’ Slic 1 Finally Gets Cleaned Up
Southern Cuba Records has announced the release of the new digitally remastered and cleaned-up version of “Crook Dancin’” by rapper Slic 1. Slic 1 is best known for the track Crook Dancin’ which was taken from his debut album My Mind State. My Mind State was Produced,... - June 17, 2010 - Southern Cuba Records
Registry of Guitar Tutors Releases Specialist Diploma Qualifications for Jazz Guitarists
Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) has released the first ever full range of Jazz Guitar Performance Diplomas. The new Diplomas provide a structured programme specifically designed to take guitarists’ playing skills from Grade 8 standard to that of a professional jazz musician. The Diplomas... - June 16, 2010 - Registry of Guitar Tutors
Niva the Soul Diva Performing at Make Music New York Festival
New Black music.net featured artist Niva will perform at the make music New York festival. - June 16, 2010 - New Black Music.net