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New Black Music Artist Niva the Soul Diva Gets High Fashion Endorsement
New black music artist Niva teams up with Ayo fashion and designs. - May 01, 2010 - New Black Music.net
Duke Ellington Center’s Free Concert Encourages Music and Arts in Public Schools
Proudly wearing special Duke Ellington “Messengers of Harmony” buttons, hundreds of school children gathered around the Duke Ellington Statue this afternoon, at the northeast corner of Central Park, for a free Duke Ellington Day Concert hosted by The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts. - April 30, 2010 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts
Songwriters Night at Agora Coffeehouse in Tulsa, OK
Agora Coffee House and Auggy Reed Studios have teamed up to provide local songwriters an open mic venue and the opportunity to have a professionally recorded demo on the spot. Songwriter's Night at Agora Coffee House is a great place to try out new material, meet other writers, be seen by music industry professionals and practice performing for a live audience. - April 30, 2010 - Auggy Reed Studios
Women’s Chorales from the University of Chicago and North Park University Perform Joint Spring Concert
Program features Poulenc’s Litanies and Britten's Missa Brevis performed by University of Chicago Organist Thomas Weisflog. - April 30, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music
Live Music Company Reaches FSB Business Award Finals
Live Music Company, NSN Productions Limited, who specialise in providing outstanding live music for corporate and private events, have reached the finals of the Hertfordshire FSB Business awards for Service Excellence and Staff Training and Development. Reaching the finals is a great boost for the... - April 30, 2010 - NSN Productions Limited
Renowned Brazilian Jazz Guitarist Paulinho Garcia Performs Live at Q2
Renowned Brazilian jazz guitarist Paulinho Garcia is coming to the Quince cocktail lounge Q2 on Thursdays, May 6 and June 3, to perform as part of the jazz duet series Q2Nite. Considered by many to be an icon of the Chicago jazz scene, Garcia will be joined by guitarist Mike Allemana for two sets on each night, which begin at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. - April 28, 2010 - Quince at the Homestead
Erie Art Museum Presents Afro-Peruvian Jazz Concert
The Erie Art Museum hosts Gabriel Alegría‘s Afro-Peruvian Sextet, Friday, May 7 at 8 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State. Admission is free with a suggested $10 donation. - April 28, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Icon/Vantage Hires New Company President
Icon/Vantage is pleased to announce the hiring of Tony Valenziano as company President. Tony will be working alongside Rob Christie, President of Icon Records, to manage The Icon Music Group endeavors. Tony Valenziano got his start in the business at an early age listening to records brought home... - April 28, 2010 - Icon Music Group
Community Music Center Awarded Grant from National Endowment for the Arts to Support Youth Scholarship Programs
Community Music Center has received a $15,000 Learning in the Arts grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to help support three of its youth scholarship programs. Community Music Center (CMC) is a non-profit music school and performance space that has made music accessible to San... - April 28, 2010 - Community Music Center
Promising Independent Film Collaborates with Fast Break Music
Music promotion company Fast Break, lands three outstanding artists in the awarded film ‘Assisting Venus.’ - April 28, 2010 - Fast Break Music
International Recording Artists Nuttin’ But Stringz Hires MAYO Communications for National Publicity
The famed Emmy Award-Winning Urban Rock Violin Duo is on tour after performing live on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars earlier this month - April 28, 2010 - MAYO Communications
Patriot Brass Ensemble Hosts Free Armed Forces Day Concert for Veterans
The Patriot Brass Ensemble of Ridgefield, NJ is excited to host its first Armed Forces Day Tribute Concert. The concert with feature music of all the branches of the military and patriotic favorites. - April 27, 2010 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
Mbop's C&C Music Factory Classic Gets Remix Makeover
Due for release this spring, expect clubland to be given a fresh injection of Sweat this spring when a brand new remix collection of the Mbop roster act, C&C Music Factory single gets released. - April 26, 2010 - Mbop global
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Rising Stars Concerts Showcase Eight of the Area’s Best Young Musicians
Concerts May 6th, 7th, and 9th – including a performance at the prestigious Ventura Music Festival – feature local composer Michael Glenn Williams and renowned conductor Richard Rintoul. - April 25, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Keke Wyatt and “Who Knew” on the KiKi Miller Report
Keke Wyatt and her single “Who Knew” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report on World Vibe Radio (www.worldviberadio.com) Monday, April 26, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. - April 25, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
John Foxx + The Maths to Release Debut Single 'Destination' on the 24th May 2010 with Special Live Performance in June in London
Pioneering UK synth rock legend John Foxx (ex-frontman Ultravox) teams up with electronic music producer Benge to release their first single in May and perform a special one-off 100% live analogue performance at The Roundhouse in London in June. - April 25, 2010 - John Foxx
OP Music House Announces "Grab a CAN Fan Challenge" for WNY Food Bank
OP Music House founder turns an invitation into an opportunity to help those that struggle to put a meal on the table. Every show OP Music House staff attends, Suzanne Perry challenges fans to out-do each other in donating food items to show support for live music, their favorite bands, and to Care About Neighbors. - April 24, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Paul Williams to Speak and Perform at CCC May 5 in L.A.
Singer, songwriter and ASCAP Chairman of the Board Paul Williams will speak and perform at the May 5th evening meeting of the California Copyright Conference in Los Angeles. - April 24, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
Karaoke and Open Mic Every Saturday at the Harlem Heritage Cultural Center Hosted by Virtual City News and Radio
IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC's News and Radio has added Karaoke to the Open Mic and Artist Showcase. - April 23, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents - "Beethoven Extravaganza" at 4pm on Sunday April 25, 2010
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra presents a "Beethoven Extravaganza," the 3rd concert of the"Music of the Masters" Series of full orchestra concerts, Sunday April 25, 2010, 4pm in the Haugh Performing Arts Center of Citrus College in Glendora, CA. - April 23, 2010 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Boston Band The Van Burens Play The Joint in Los Angeles April 27, 2010
The Van Burens, based in Boston, MA, continue their national tour supporting the release of their debut EP, "The Eager EP", with a show at Los Angeles club The Joint on Tuesday, April 27 at 8 pm. - April 23, 2010 - The Van Burens
Inside the Black Provides a Rare Glimpse Into the Record-Making Process
Hollywood rock band Inside the Black today announced plans to involve fans in the entire process of writing and recording their second album, beginning with a blog post of a raw demo. - April 23, 2010 - Inside The Black
Powerhouse Shannon Curfman is Back with a New Album. Features Duets with Joe Bonamassa and Stevie D.
Minneapolis 2010 Guitarist and singer/songwriter Shannon Curfman burst upon the blues and roots rock scene in 1999 with her major-label debut for Arista Records, Loud Guitars, Big Suspicions. Her exceptionally well-produced, debut album won her rave reviews all over the U.S, Canada, Europe and... - April 23, 2010 - Shannon Curfman
By Popular Demand, Pearl Jam’s Song "Alive" Added to Fine Art Collection
cNoteART will produce 100 archival, limited edition cNOTE prints of Pearl Jam’s song, “Alive.” This is the first song transformed into an image and added to a special fine art collection due to overwhelming demand. - April 23, 2010 - cNoteART
Cinco de Mayo in the West End
Saturday, May 1, 2010 is Fiesta time in Dallas’ West End. The West End comes to life with ballet folklorico dancers, mariachi bands and piñata parties for a free admission street festival. Bud Light Main Stage featuring headliner CHICKENFOOT Live Virtual Tour, rocks all day with Dallas bands playing oldies & country to Latin and Christian Rock. Radio Disney hosts the family fun with games, prizes, and music for kids. The event benefits West End Charities (www.westendcharities.com). - April 22, 2010 - EnterAction Events
New Release by Thomas W. Demerritte Shows Young People How to Get Started on the Right Path- Published by Dog Ear Publishing
There is no denying that hip hop and rock music play a very important role in the lives of Generation Next. That’s a Rap!, published by Dog Ear Publishing, is an inspiring and informative book written for young people, especially urban youth, who are interested in making a career in music. - April 22, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Glenn Miller Orchestra Returns to Dover
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra® is scheduled to perform in the Rollins Center® at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at 7 p.m. Glenn Miller was among the most successful dance bandleaders in the Swing Era of the 1930s and ‘40s. Tickets go on sale April... - April 22, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Adelphi University Presents the Adelphi Chorus, an Evening of Jazz, an Evening of Cabaret and the Adelphi Opera
Adelphi University’s Departments of Music and Theatre are pleased to offer performances in the intimate Black Box Theatre and the 500-seat state-of-the-art Concert Hall; part of the Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. - April 22, 2010 - Adelphi University
Cedille Records Launches CD-Quality Downloads
Classical label is now making albums available in lossless FLAC audio format. - April 22, 2010 - Cedille Records
Songdoor 2010 Open for Submissions with New Judge, Awards, Freebies
The SongDoor 2010 Int'l. Songwriting Competition is open for submissions. Awards total more than $39,000 (including a single-song publishing contract). All entrants receive $120 worth of songwriter's tools just for entering. - April 22, 2010 - SongDoor
BullsEye Radio and Video Chat is Making Their Mark on the Internet
BullsEye Radio is one of the most interactive and entertaining Video chat and Internet radio sites on the world wide web today. People from all over the world are visiting and making new friends every day. Finally a place to come without the hassle of the everyday chatroom drama. Monitored chat. - April 21, 2010 - BullsEye Radio
Editing Creations Edits Travis Porter Interview
Editing Creations has edited a interview with Travis Porter for Downsouth.com. - April 21, 2010 - Editing Creations
Friends of the Gamelan and University of Chicago Central Javanese Gamelan Ensemble: an Evening of Javanese Music and Dance
Friends of the Gamelan and the University of Chicago Central Javanese Gamelan Ensemble will present their annual spring concert on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 6:00 PM at Hyde Park Union Church, located at 5600 S. Woodlawn Ave. Joko Sutrisno returns once again as guest artistic director. Dancer Tri Sutrisno will also be a special guest. - April 21, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music
The Dixie Chicks’ Song “Cowboy Take Me Away” Transformed Into Visual Art
cNoteART, which transforms songs into art, converted “Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Dixie Chicks into a work of fine art. - April 21, 2010 - cNoteART
"California Girls" Has a Beach Boy Feeling When the Song is Turned Into a Fine Art Image
cNoteART, which transforms music into modern art, turned the Beach Boys’ song “California Girls” into a modern art picture. - April 20, 2010 - cNoteART
PhanTank.com, the Official PHISH 3D Forum, is Holding a Contest to Win One Two-Day Pass to the Phish Telluride Shows Along with an Extremely Limited Event Camping Pass
The Phish Ticket Telluride Contest requires you register on the PhanTank.com message board and enter the contest by making the most ridiculous post you can. The most ridiculous post wins. - April 19, 2010 - Phan Tank, Inc.
From the Concert Halls of Europe to the Backstreet Bars of London - The Lost Society
Smoking Barrel Recordings is launching it's first ever release by the London based Band "The Lost Society." Their debut EP "The Loneliness of The Long Distance Runner" is set for online release on April 20th 2010. - April 19, 2010 - Smoking Barrel Recordings Ltd
Guitars, Autographs, Posters, Beatles, Elvis and Hendrix in Rock & Roll Collectors Auction
Gary Sohmers assembles a collection of Music Memorabilia including Beatles rarities, Elvis signed documents and Autographed Guitars to be sold by www.WeissAuctions.com in Oceanside NY April 25 2010. - April 19, 2010 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Andy Scott - CD Release "Hope"
Hope is the follow-up to Andy Scott's critically acclaimed Don't Tempt Fate, and its 10 songs-an intoxicating emotional wallop, are written and produced by the New York-based artist. Hope refines that album's take on Andy's sophisticated blues-tinged, after-hours vocal jazz, he's gone even... - April 18, 2010 - Andy Scott
The Highly Anticipated Release from Amathus Music Entitled 50 Techno Club Tracks Vol. 3 - Available May 6, 2010
Amathus Music is back once again with Techno Club Tracks Vol. 3. - 50 Techno Club Tracks Vol. 3 is a value-packed dance music release that contains 50 tracks of some incredibly strong material from the Techno, Electro House, Trance & Hands Up style dance music scene. - April 17, 2010 - Amathus Music
MusicDish & Music Matters Launch Newsletter Focused on China's Music Market
MusicDish*China Monitor Will Examine the Chinese Music Market Both from a Business and Technology Perspective as Well as Its Growing Independent Music Scene. - April 17, 2010 - MusicDish LLC
Chene Park Amphitheater Announces It's 2010 Summer Concert Series
Chene Park has officially opened its box office to the public for the 2010 Summer concert season. Music lovers can expect to be entertained by some of the most sought after acts in the business. This season will open on Memorial Day Weekend, May - 29th & 30th, 2010 and will feature the talents... - April 17, 2010 - Chene Park Amphitheater
Hands Like Glass Sign with Authentik INK and Ricochet Management
Los Angeles Band Hands Like Glass sign with Authentik INK and Ricochet Management. Set to release EP "With Unveiled Faces" through digital retailers on May 18, 2010. - April 16, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Never Before Published Beatles Photos April 21 at the Rock and Roll Emporium for Surf City Art Walk in Huntington Beach
Rare, candid never before published photographs of The Beatles will be unveiled at The Rock & Roll Emporium on April 21, 2010 to coincide with the Surf City Art Walk. These never before published photographs of The Beatles were taken at a press conference held at the Capitol Records building... - April 16, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
“Dock of the Bay,” an Otis Redding Song, Turned Into Fine Art Picture
cNoteART, which transforms songs into fine art, converted Otis Redding’s “Dock of the Bay” into a modern art. - April 16, 2010 - cNoteART
Hitclub Entertainment Presents New Smooth R&B Artist "Joonie"
Joonie's Debut Album “Acoustic Love” on April 27, 2010 Available on iTunes, bandcamp and over 350 Digital Outlets World Wide - April 15, 2010 - Hitclub Entertainment
Fontana Expands Client Services - Independent Distribution Company Selects Royalty Review Council for Label Royalty Accounting Services
Fontana, the independent distribution arm of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, has expanded its client services further through a new strategic partnership with Royalty Review Council. Under the arrangement, Royalty Review Council will become a preferred outsource provider of record and mechanical royalty accounting for Fontana’s distributed labels. - April 15, 2010 - Royalty Review Council
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Song "Hard to Concentrate" Turned Into Modern Art Picture
cNoteART, a company that can turn any song into fine art, transformed the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Hard to Concentrate” into a fine art image. - April 15, 2010 - cNoteART
Elton John’s Classic Song "Tiny Dancer" Translated Into Modern Art
cNoteART, a company that can turn any song into modern art, converted Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer” into a fine art image. - April 14, 2010 - cNoteART
Justine Bennett Signs with Authentik Artists
Los Angeles, CA singer/songwriter Justine Bennett signs with Authentik Artists. Set to release new EP Heavy Feeling on May 4th, 2010. - April 12, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.