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Down From Zero to Play Cort Guitar and BSX Drums 2010 NAMM Party During Convention in Nashville
The distinctively known metal hard rock band, Down From Zero, will be playing live at VIP Rockstars in Nashville during the NAMM Convention on June 18 and 19. - June 14, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Billboard Magazine Invites Curious Sense CEO, Adam Blumenthal, to Author Op-Ed Piece
After more than fifteen years helping global advertisers develop interactive productions, Adam Blumenthal founded Curious Sense and started to design innovative digital products with entertainment companies. Billboard Magazine asked Mr. Blumenthal to write an Opinion piece for the June 19, 2010 issue. - June 14, 2010 - Pro-Hydro Beveragesm Inc.
Niva the Soul Diva Offers Free Music Download
Niva offers a free music download from her upcoming CD "Rollercoaster Love." Produced by new black music.net - June 13, 2010 - New Black Music.net
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell to Appear on Nashville’s TV Show, “Music, Music, Music” Hosted By Michelle Rae
Artist to The Stars, Corey Frizzell will be appearing on the Nashville based TV show “Music, Music, Music” hosted by Michelle Rae to speak about his new projects and the experience of dealing with a child battling cancer. The Michelle Rae’s Music, Music, Music show features... - June 12, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
2nd Nature Rocks Blue Monkey to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Naples-based rock band 2nd Nature will play a benefit concert for Eden Autism Services Florida at the Blue Monkey Bar & Grille at 7 p.m. on June 17. Fans can enjoy a fun, casual evening with music by the three-piece party band, live art, an auction, and buy tickets for a 50/50 raffle. All... - June 11, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Shattered Law Announces New Album Release Date
New hard-hitting, eclectic, four-piece Los Angeles rock band, Shattered Law, to release debut album, IN THE SHADOWS, produced by innovative Doug Grean (Grammy Award-winning artists Sheryl Crow, Cindi Lauper, Slash, Ricki Lee Jones and Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots) in late August 2010 with... - June 11, 2010 - Shattered Law
"Borokeete USA" to Represent New York City in the International Masquerader Band Competition at Las Vegas Carnival
“Borokeete USA,” the New York based carnival band, launches its band, “Festival of Colors” for its entry into the first international competition of bands in Las Vegas. - June 10, 2010 - Las Vegas Carnival, Inc
Brisbane, Australia's Indie Record Labels Join Forces to Create Sounds Like Brisbane
Brisbane’s proud DIY music scene is being supported and celebrated through a unique initiative that promotes the city’s booming independent record labels – soundslikebrisbane.com - June 10, 2010 - SoundsLikeBrisbane
Fat Girl Tribute Adds AC/DC Cover by Cinderella Guitarist
Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar has joined the roster of the upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks." - June 10, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment
Reality Series "Hip Hop Sensation" Searches for New Hip Hop Talent
“Hip Hop Sensation,” a new web based talent series showcasing new hip hop talent, will hold an “open talent call” for the program Saturday June 19, 2010 @ 9 a.m. at the Los Angeles Airport Marriot located at 5855 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90045. - June 09, 2010 - Tite Belt Productions, LLC.
Canadian Pianist & Composer Martin Mayer Releases New Album "Alone"
Nearly four years in the making, Canadian pianist and composer Martin Mayer releases his new studio album, aptly titled “Alone.” Featuring new music written through his years of touring and international concerts, Mayer will be featured mostly solo on grand piano, with a few... - June 07, 2010 - Canadian Pianist & Composer Martin Mayer
Piano Discoveries Offers Free Samples of Membership Documents
Piano Discoveries, which provides ready-made studio documents and piano teaching resources, is now offering free samples of membership documents. - June 06, 2010 - Piano Discoveries
Grammy Award Winner, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, to Minister in Song During Both Father’s Day Services at Faith Chapel Christian Center
Gospel icon and Grammy Award winner, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, will minister in song during two special services at Faith Chapel Christian Center on Father’s Day Sunday, June 20. The two services are scheduled for new times, 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at The Word Dome located at 100 Lexington... - June 06, 2010 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
Jazz Greats Help Celebrate 11th Anniversary of Atlanta’s Oldest Jam Session
Danny Harper’s Tuesday night jam session goes into its 11th year as the longest running jam session in Atlanta. Celebrations will go on throughout the months of June and July. In honor of his 11th year, Danny Harper will be playing songs from the 11 most popular artists in jazz history. Churchill Grounds’ relaxing and comfortable atmosphere lends itself to a diversity of people. Arguably the city’s most well-known jam session, it attracts tourists, locals and celebrities alike. - June 06, 2010 - Sentinel Media
Double E Promotions Promotes Sandra Dee’s Single, "Keep the Faith" to the Top, Giving Her, Her First National Number One Hit
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce scoring the first national number one hit for Country Gospel Artist, Sandra Dee. The single, “Keep the Faith” from Double E compilation disk #152 has reached the number one position on the June Christian Voice Country... - June 06, 2010 - Double E Promotions
Music Drives Us Ambassador Kingston 530 to Compete in the National Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands
Music Drives Us Ambassadors help grow the foundation and raise money and awareness for our music mission of supplying grants for music programs to effect positive changes for people in need. - June 05, 2010 - Boch Enterprises
Kelly's Lot Returns to Dallas
Kelly's Lot returns to Poor David's Pub in Dallas and KHYI 95.3's Texas Friday Nights and makes a few more stops in Dallas to play their roadhouse rock and blues. - June 04, 2010 - Kelly's Lot
3rd Annual Reggae for Climate Protection Festival Announced
Reggae for Climate Protection will celebrate its 3rd Annual Green Festival August 13th-15th this year. A music concert at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater - Sunday, August 15th, Lock 24, Oswego Street, Baldwinsville, NY, commemorates a 40/40; the 40-year anniversary of both Earth day and world renowned band “The Original Wailers,” formerly of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Also performing are John Brown’s Body, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, and Rubblebucket Orchestra. - June 03, 2010 - Reggae for Climate Protection
Villa Christina Presents Atlanta’s 7th Annual Summer Jazz Concert Series
The Summer Jazz Series is returning to the Villa Christina to showcase Classic and Contemporary Jazz artists. First to take the stage will be saxophonist Reggie Hines, who has collaborated with legendary names and performed on several talk shows. The music continues with a performance by vocalist Tabitha King, who has also shared the stage with established artists. - June 03, 2010 - Sentinel Media
Fat Girls Get Rock & Roll Salute on New Tribute Album
"Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks" is a musical homage to the big, beautiful women who make the rockin' world go 'round. - June 03, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment
Michalis Terzis Signs Exclusive Contract with Sunset Classics & Jazz (SC&J)
The Sunset Classics & Jazz (SC&J) Entertainment Company is thrilled to announce a wide-ranging long-term recording and multimedia agreement with the internationally renowned classical music artist Michalis Terzis. - June 02, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter Colbie Caillat Creates Exclusive Pendant in Conjunction with Pennyroyal Silver’s Signature Collection
Profits from Caillat’s Design to Benefit Surfrider Foundation. - June 01, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
Sunset Recording Artist and Acclaimed Television Host, Rachel Fine, is Tapped as Associate Producer and Interviewer on New Roberta Flack Documentary, "Magic Lady"
Rachel Fine will work as Associate Producer on the Roberta Flack “Magic Lady” documentary feature film with the Pocono Mountains Film Festival Founder, Bridget O. Davis. - May 31, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Prince to Perform a Live Concert in Geneva
Promoters Announce The Highly Anticipated Concert at Stade de Geneve on July 12, 2010. - May 30, 2010 - Viardo Artists
The Break Mission Signs with Authentik Artists, Set to Release New LP on June 22, 2010
Brooklyn, NY Rock trio The Break Mission signs with Authentik Artists, set to release new LP Alpha on June 22, 2010. - May 30, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Douglas Newton Combines Painting Exhibition with CD Release Concert at Blue Moon Gallery
Local songwriter Douglas Newton will release his long awaited CD, “Don’t Look Down” on June 26th at the Blue Moon Gallery in Sacramento. The music belongs to the art-song tradition of musicians such as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. The CD has been 5 years in the... - May 28, 2010 - Douglas E Newton
IntelliScore Ensemble Adds Drum to MIDI Capability to Automatic Music Transcription Software
Innovative Music Systems, Inc. (website www.intelliscore.net) announced today the release of version 8 of intelliScore Ensemble with multi-drum recognition capability. IntelliScore Ensemble listens to prerecorded or live music (in WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, AIFF, or CD format) comprised of several... - May 27, 2010 - Innovative Music Systems, Inc.
Free Music Street Team Marketing Teleseminar
Music Marketing Strategist offers free Music Street Team Marketing Teleseminar for musicians on how to build a music street team to sell more music and get more exposure. - May 27, 2010 - Angela Carter
Virtual City Radio by IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC is Now Listed on iTunes
Virtual City Radio and Virtual City News works hard to make sure Music Artists get the maximum exposure. - May 25, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
‘American Idol’ Comic Talent Norman Gentle ‘Slaps’ Debut Single Toward Critical Mass: "Bitch Slap" Released by Young Pals Records International
Music Video Released to Multiple Outlets, Media Mayhem, Radio Airplay Launches - May 25, 2010 - Young Pals Music
Award-Winning Violinist Arvel Bird Brings National Tour to the Rockies
Hot off sell-out performances and standing ovation crowds in New York and Utah, “Lord of the Strings” Arvel Bird is bringing his award-winning music to the Colorado Rockies in May and June. Arvel has 16 CDs, with his newest album, Ride Indian Ride, just released this year. Prior to... - May 25, 2010 - Arvel Bird
New Jazz Hip Hop from New Black Music Artist Niva
Niva the soul diva has a new song and video "food stamps" produced by new black music.net. - May 24, 2010 - New Black Music.net
Starbeats, Inc.: Future Youth Entrepreneurs
In the Birmingham community, a group of teenagers are creating a summer fundraiser to assist Montage Music Groups, a group that promotes music for youth. StarBeats, Inc. offers to create custom music for a good cause. - May 23, 2010 - StarBeats, Inc.
Nova Loops BeatWarrior Series Exclusively Distributed by Big Fish Audio
The Nova Loops BeatWarrior Series at Big fish Audio utilizes Nova's quick strike team to deliver products on a weekly basis. No more waiting months to get your hands on the most current sounds. - May 23, 2010 - Novasoundinc
World Premier of George Lynch Custom Art and Carved Guitars June 5th at the Rock & Roll Emporium
World-renowned guitarist George Lynch will unveil a selection of his Custom Art and Carved Guitars on June 5th, 2010 at The Rock and Roll Emporium in Huntington Beach. The event will also feature a debut performance by the “George Lynch Trio” and a chance for attendees to meet the... - May 22, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Arizona Metal Band The Rendering Signs with Authentik INK. Set to Release New EP Protector This July.
Authentik INK. is proud to announce the signing of Metal/Hardcore act The Rendering from Glendale, Arizona. The band recently self-produced their new EP, Protector and enlisted producer Stephan Hawkes (American Me, Chelsea Grin) to mix the effort. This young band formed in 2009 as a group of... - May 22, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Classical Pianist Rick Starmer Mixes Up a Blend of Music on His New CD, Because I Can’t Paint Which is Due Out on Sunset Classics This June 1
Rick Starmer’s classical gem hits stores on June 1 with his new record label, Sunset Classics at Sunset Classics & Jazz (SCJ). - May 21, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Sunset Jazz Sets Up "The Gift" for Its Worldwide Release by the Legendary Jazz Pianist, Anthony Geraci
If you could look deep within the soul of Vermont jazz pianist Anthony Geraci, you would be able to envision to what is laid down on his brand new jazz CD, The Gift. Sunset Jazz sets up “The Gift” for its worldwide release by the legendary jazz pianist, Anthony Geraci. There is a... - May 21, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
“The MANIFESTIVUS” to Feature: Common, Toubab Krewe, and John Brown's Body
The Festival is announced and tickets are ready for sale. Performances highlighted by headliner Common. - May 20, 2010 - Halogen Media Works.LLC
GigsWiz Launches a Groundbreaking Service for Measuring the Demand for Live Concerts
Helsinki-based technology startup GigsWiz launched today the beta version of its analytics platform for the live music industry. The service helps bands, their agents and local promoters make better informed decisions on where bands should arrange concerts and tours. GigsWiz gathers fan requests... - May 20, 2010 - GigsWiz.com Ltd
Cork & Fork Sponsors Community Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The owners and management of Cork & Fork, Inc., in conjunction with Peterson Management, Owner/Management Company of Virginia Gateway, take great pleasure in announcing a gala evening of food, wine, music, friendship, and simple pleasures, all to help fund and sustain the outstanding work of... - May 19, 2010 - Cork & Fork
Xplosion Ent Presents The Alliance: the Movement Benefit Concert for Susan G. Komen Foundation in Relation with BossDivas Entertainment and Arrogant Ent
The Alliance: The Movement Benefit Concert Hosted by Xplosion Entertainment The Alliance: The Movement Benefit Concert will be hosted by Xplosion Entertainment at My Sister’s Room on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 The Alliance: The Movement (TATM) acts as a platform for positivity and unity... - May 19, 2010 - BossDivas Entertainment
Michael Lowman Signs with Authentik Artists, Records New EP at Studio at the Palms
South African singer/songwriter Michael Lowman signs with Authentik Artists, records new album with producer Mark Needham at Studio at the Palms (Las Vegas). Set to release new EP In My Own Words on June 8, 2010. - May 19, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Four See Entertainment Announces Mental Health Awareness Concert on June 2
Four See Entertainment announces a NAMI benefit concert that will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana on 6/2/10. - May 19, 2010 - Four See Entertainment
University of Chicago Department of Music Performs Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem Memorial Weekend
Opera stars soprano Kimberly Jones and baritone Jeffrey Ray lend their voices to the annual Cathy Heifetz Memorial concerts - May 19, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music
Reigning ACM Female Vocalist Miranda Lambert Donates Personal Sketch to Pennyroyal Silver, Proceeds to Benefit Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation
Country music sensation Miranda Lambert has contributed a design for Pennyroyal Silver’s Signature collection, profits for which will go to benefit Lambert’s own MuttNation Charity. The Grammy nominated singer/songwriter was inspired by her own rescued mutts Delilah, Delta and Cher. - May 17, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
Southern California Bands Lost Cabras and Jellmunekita Take on Panama in June
Punk rock duo Lost Cabras, out of Los Angeles/Long Beach, venture on tour to the beautiful country of Panama starting Friday, June 4, with friends Jellmunekita. The 10-day tour is called “Los Diablos Rojos,” which is named after the vibrant colored public transportation buses of Panama City. - May 16, 2010 - Lost Cabras
Quinn, the Voice Behind "Evolve," and His Song "Wish You Were Here" on the KiKi Miller Report
Quinn, the voice behind the song "Evolve" in Gatorade commercials, and his single “Wish You Were Here” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report on World Vibe Radio Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST. - May 16, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
Studio Launches New Summer Violin Program
Bill Wright's Music Studio launches new Summer Violin Program - May 16, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Guitar Studio Visits Sparta High School
Guitar Studio Visits Sparta High School to discuss the Physics of String Harmonics. - May 16, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music