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"Can’t Keep a Sista Down" by K Jazz Available Now
Independent release of K Jazz's debut album Can't Keep a Sista Down on Kasino Brown Music. - March 31, 2010 - Kasino Brown Music, LLC
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Presents Chopin Project IV “His Loves and Romances”
Pre-concert dinner at Tuscany il Ristorante celebrates Chopin’s 200th birthday. - March 30, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Boston Band The Van Burens Play The Cave in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Boston-based The Van Burens play "The Cave" in Chapel Hill, NC, Tuesday night March 30. This is the first North Carolina show for The Van Burens, as part of their inaugural national tour in support of their debut release "The Eager EP." - March 30, 2010 - The Van Burens
Virtual City News and Virtual City Radio Will be Hosting a New Open Mic and Artist Showcase
Virtual City News and Virtual City Radio by IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC will be hosting Open Mic and Artist Showcases every Sunday. - March 29, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Still Time to Get Tickets to Eagles at Hollywood Bowl
Al Brooks Can Still Get Tickets for Eagles “Long Road Out of Eden.” Tour Will be at the Hollywood Bowl April 16, 17 and 20. - March 28, 2010 - Al Brooks Tickets
cNoteART Received a New Patent Pending Number for Turning Songs Into Art for All Musical Genres, Which Includes Art From Songs by Bob Marley, Elvis, U2 and The Beatles
cNoteART recently received a new patent pending number from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its proprietary process for turning music into art. cNoteART is the only resource for music converted into fine art from any genre or musician, including musicians such as Bob Marley, Elvis Presley, U2, Lady Gaga and The Beatles. - March 28, 2010 - cNoteART
BristleHead Music Website Launch
The gifted folk/country singer K'crasher has announced the official launch of her new website, BristleHeadMusic.com. Read on to learn more about this talented artist and what her website has to offer. - March 28, 2010 - BristleHead Music
Vivian Green and “Beautiful” on the KiKi Miller Report
“Emotional Rollercoaster’s” Vivian Green and her single “Beautiful” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report on World Vibe Radio, Monday, March 29, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST. - March 27, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
Unleash Your Inner Rock Star at Florida's Newport Guitar Festival, April 16-18
Florida’s Newport Guitar Festival today announced the multiple events and artists to appear at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Hard Rock Live, April 16-18. As a tribute to the world’s most popular instrument during International Guitar Month, the Festival celebrates both the visual and sonic milestones of the guitar with hundreds of unique guitars on display, intimate demonstration concerts, seminars hosted by acclaimed guitarists and much more. - March 26, 2010 - Florida's Newport Guitar Festival
Rick Starmer Signs Exclusive Contract with Sunset Classics & Jazz (SC&J)
Sunset Classics & Jazz (SC&J) is pleased to announce a wide-ranging long-term recording and composition agreement with the critically acclaimed pianist Rick Starmer. Rick Starmer’s first CD to be released at Sunset Classics is the musical compositions from the “Because I... - March 26, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Cryout and Friends Record Live Concert from the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame for a CD Release Set to Hit Stores on 4/20
Live roots reggae from the Oklahoma Blues Hall Of Fame with Cryout and a group of top musicians record their live album to be released through on Sunset Live Recordings on 4/20 next month. Over the last decade of music, dancehall, ska and all types of reggae music have seen much critical acclaim... - March 26, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
School Music Teachers at Risk: Gaining Job Security Skills in Today’s Brutal Economy
British Conductor & Educator Stephen P Brown is leading a School Music Teacher survey and giving away a new White Paper highlighting lessons from the London Philharmonic Orchestra. - March 25, 2010 - Stone Cottage Arts Foundation
Motley Crue Frontman Vince Neil Reschedules Mexico Show Due to Security Concerns
Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil's March 26, 2010 Appearance at Woodstock Plaza in Monterrey, Mexico has been rescheduled due to recent violence plaguing the nation. According to the show's promoter Gabe Reed, "after a lengthy evaluation, we determined that the present security situation in... - March 25, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents the Parker Quartet
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents the Parker Quartet for its final performance of the 2009-2010 Season. A pre-concert dinner, with special reduced prices for CMSD ticket holders, will be held at Bacco Ristorante from 5:00-6:30 pm. - March 25, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Riazul Tequila Sponsors Digital Music NY April 13th Event
Riazul Representatives Will be On-hand During the Music Technology and Business Networking and Discussion Meetup. - March 25, 2010 - MusicDish LLC
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents Pianist Yuja Wang
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents pianist Yuja Wang for its final performance of the 2009-2010 Opus 3 Piano Series - March 25, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Sunset Records Has Inked a Multi Album Deal with Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter Steve Garcia
Steve Garcia heads into the studio after signing deal with Sunset Records. Sunset, which internationally distributes albums by pop rock artists from all over the world, the label signs singer and songwriting "phenom," Steve Garcia to a multi album recording deal. The performer will also... - March 25, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Flash Grey’s Main Trip is Set to Hit Stores on April 13th Through at Sunset Connect
Sunset Connect is releasing the Main Trip by the top DJ, Flash Grey on April 13. Flash Grey has been critically acclaimed as one of the top DJ performers in the world, and his Main Trip CD will be released through the Sunset Connect record label on April 13. The superstar performer from the... - March 25, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Indie Record Label to Open Merchandise Company This Week Offering Officially Licensed Product and Band Merchandise with Both New and Established Artists
Online Retail Company, Sunset Vending is being launched this week by founder Don Lichterman. New online music merchandise retailer Sunset Vending is being launched by Sunset Records founder Don Lichterman. The new online merch company is designed to accompany products made for his new music... - March 25, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Sunset Jazz Signs One of the Top Jazz Artists in Music History to a Multi Album Recording Deal
Anthony Geraci, whose career spanned more than two decades, is now considered to be one of the most highly regarded innovators in jazz, signed a brand new recording deal this week, with Sunset Jazz. There is always a great distinction coupled with a deep rooted sophistication when you hear Anthony... - March 25, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Ultimate Scores #1 Added Single on Radio with "It's My Birthday"
Singer/songwriter Ultimate sees his latest single, “It’s My Birthday,” as the number one (#1) most added single on radio nationwide this week (week of March 22, 2010). Released on his label Ultimate Domination Records, the electro/house/reggae fusion track was produced by hip-hop heavyweight producer BlackOut Movement (Mims’ “This Is Why I’m Hot”), and is the official second single from Ultimate’s upcoming album, scheduled for release later this year. - March 24, 2010 - FOX FUSE
Elvis Presley’s Song “Heartbreak Hotel” Turned Into Modern Art
cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNote Prints of Elvis Presley’s Song “Heartbreak Hotel.” - March 24, 2010 - cNoteART
Quince Debuts Series of Live Jazz Duets Thursday, April 8
Q2, the cocktail lounge of Quince at the Homestead, is the place for the debut of a live jazz performance series, Q2Nite, on Thursday, April 8 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Emmy Award-winning musician Steve Rashid and jazz mandolin artist Don Stiernberg kick off the unique series of jazz duets, which will continue on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Admission is free and musicians will play sets at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. - March 24, 2010 - Quince at the Homestead
French Reggae Artist Jah Gad, Signs Exclusive Record Deal with Tropical Records
This week, the French roots reggae artist, Jah Gad was recognized by representatives at the Indy record label Tropical Records before signing the artist to its’ multi album recording deal. Since the signing to Tropical, Jah Gad will deliver his new tunes sung in French making up the... - March 24, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents Richard Goode, Pianist
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit will present pianist Richard Goode on Saturday, April 10. - March 24, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Boston-Based Band The Van Burens Kicks Off National Tour at the Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge
Local band The Van Burens will begin their first national tour with a kick-off show at The Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge, MA, on Friday, March 26. This long-awaited tour has been meticulously planned in support of The Van Burens’ recently-released debut album "The Eager EP." Named after 8th President Martin Van Buren, the band will play on stages from Cambridge to San Francisco with plenty of stops along the way. - March 23, 2010 - The Van Burens
Delbert Entertainment Designs for Saxophonist and Composer, Ron Dziubla
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced the delivery of artwork for Saxophonist and Composer, Ron Dziubla. - March 23, 2010 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Susan Dezenhall Schwartz Brings the Sing And Sign A Language Series to the Sunset Records Strategic Marketing (SSM) Record Label
Sunset Strategic Marketing and Sunset Special Markets Division (SSM) continues the Sunset Records global expansion of its recorded music catalog by signing Susan Dezenhall Schwartz to release the first volume of the Sing And Sign A Language CD Set. Susan Dezenhall Schwartz brings the Sing And Sign... - March 22, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
The Beatles’ Song “Hey Jude” Turned Into Modern Art
cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNOTE Prints of The Beatles’ song, “Hey Jude.” - March 21, 2010 - cNoteART
The Grip Weeds Prepare for the Release of “Strange Change Machine,” Their First Studio Album in 5 Years with Two Shows at SXSW 2010
The Grip Weeds head to Austin’s SXSW Festival to kick-start the release of their first studio album in 5 years "Strange Change Machine." The new album, a double CD, includes 23 tracks of new material and is slated for a May 2010 release on Rainbow Quartz Records. The Grip Weeds... - March 20, 2010 - The Grip Weeds
Northwest Holistic Health Presents a "Hemp Can Save the Planet" Event - a Benefit for Northwest Holistic Health, Jack Herer, Rick Simpson, and Eddy Lepp
This event is at the Knitting Factory on March 26th, 2010 Movie and Panel event begin at 3pm Concert begins at 8pm - March 20, 2010 - Northwest Holistic Health
Chicago Native D-Millz on The KiKi Miller Report
Chicago native D-Millz and his single “Let’s Make Love” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report which broadcasts on World Vibe Radio (www.worldviberadio.com) Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST with rebroadcasts at the same time on Wednesday and... - March 20, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
DBZ Snake Skin Venom Poised to Strike at Musikmesse
Master guitar builder, Dean Zelinsky creates a textured Snake Skin finish using new techniques. - March 20, 2010 - DBZ Guitars
Pink Ink Productions Launches in Portland, OR: PR Firm Dedicated to the Marketing of Musicians and Performers
Pink Ink Productions specializes in the promotion of indie bands in Portland, OR. - March 20, 2010 - Pink Ink Productions
The Icon Music Group Hires New Head of Business Affairs
The Icon Music Group is pleased to announce the hiring of David McLees as head of Business Affairs. David McLees has been in the entertainment and music business for over 23 years. He has most recently been president of his own consulting company Pop Fly Entertainment. McLees was also the... - March 20, 2010 - Icon Music Group
U2’s Song “One” Turned Into Modern Art
cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNOTE Prints of U2’s song, “One.” - March 20, 2010 - cNoteART
National Gospel Recording Artist, Canton Jones, and Dr. Mason Betha to Appear at the "Strick City Concert" at Faith Chapel’s Word Dome This Saturday
On Saturday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m., DJ Strick of 95.7 Gospel Jamz will host the “Strick City Concert” at Faith Chapel’s Word Dome located at 100 Lexington Street in Birmingham. This free concert event, which is sure to draw youth from Birmingham and all surrounding cities,... - March 20, 2010 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
"Let’s End Bullying Together" Another "Jeans Bring Dreams Concert" to Benefit "Champions Against Bullying"
“Jeans Bring Dreams” a Tween/Teen Traveling Concert Series is scheduled for March 25, 2010, to be held at Level 3 in Los Angeles, California from 5:00pm to 10:00pm www.jeansbringdreams.com. Red Carpet will begin at 4:00pm. - March 19, 2010 - dekoposh, Inc.
Half Acre Day Multiplies - and Then There Were Two
Multiply is the second song in Half Acre Day's "Lunar Series" in which they release a new single every new moon. - March 19, 2010 - Half Acre Day
Icon Records Hires New Company President
The Da Silva Group and Icon Records is pleased to announce that Rob Christie is joining Icon as company President. Rob Christie is a two-time Grammy award winning music producer. Rob handled production and A&R (Artists & Repertoire) at EMI-Capitol Records in Hollywood for 15 years. He has... - March 19, 2010 - Icon Music Group
Going for Baroque: Titusville Presbyterian to Host Organ Concert May 2
Organist Andrew Henderson of New York's Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church will perform works by the Baroque masters such as Handel, J.S. Bach, Tallis and Purcell. Highlights will include a suite from Handel's "Water Music," J.S. Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in C major," and a suite of Purcell's "Trumpet Tunes," as well as congregational singing of Baroque hymn tunes. - March 19, 2010 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
The Band Rock Sugar Rekindles 80s Classics - "Reimaginated"
Visionary Cinema Presents: Rock Sugar -- a band that has achieved the impossible. They’ve cracked the code and produced an idea and execution that is totally new and unique, yet has already sold millions and millions of records - and then they’ve combined it all into a package that nearly everyone who hears it and sees it wants to get a piece of “the rock.” Or in this case, The Rock Sugar. - March 19, 2010 - Visionary Cinema
Seminal Films Announces the Release of Modern Love
Seminal Films is pleased to announce the release of Modern Love, a psychological drama about a family man afflicted by a radical personality change in an Australian coastal town. John, his wife Emily, and their small son Edward leave the city for what they believe will be a brief foray to the... - March 18, 2010 - Seminal Films
Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” Featured in cNoteART’s Inaugural cNOTE (100) SERIES
cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNOTE Prints of Louis Armstrong’s song, “What a Wonderful World.” - March 18, 2010 - cNoteART
Girlyman Glides Into Naples for Eden Benefit Concert
Folk-pop group Girlyman is coming to Naples for a one-night only show to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida as part of the organization’s annual “Gig for Good” series, presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists, or TARA. This year’s concert will be... - March 18, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” Featured in cNoteART’s Inaugural cNOTE (100) SERIES
cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNOTE Prints of Lady Gaga’s song, “Bad Romance.” - March 17, 2010 - cNoteART
Craftsman Piano Presents Concert and Piano Sale at 7th Annual Yoho Artists Open Studio
Craftsman Piano Sales and Service Co., in conjunction with YoHo Artists Studios, is proud to present Oxana Mikhailoff and Dr. Yelena Grinberg in concert on April 17 and 18. Ms. Mikhailoff will perform a concert of Chopin on Sat. Apr. 17. Dr. Grinberg will perform a concert of Bach and Mendelssohn... - March 16, 2010 - Craftsman Piano Co.
Double E Promotions Makes It Into the Top 5 Agape Fest King Country Annual Fan Appreciation Awards
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce that the Booneville, MS based promotional company has been voted into the top 5 for Agape Fest King Country Fan Appreciation Awards for promoter of the year. - March 16, 2010 - Double E Promotions
37 Management Announces the Release of "My Story" by Sway Penala
My Story was written, produced and performed by Sway Penala. The album is 15-song musical illustration of the bounding emotions you feel in the journey of love. The album is set to release on May 4 marketed by 37 Management and distributed in North America by Select-O-Hits Distribution. - March 16, 2010 - 37 Management
Atlanta Gears Up to "Welcome To Hustleville Showcase 5"
Georgia’s craving for real music will finally be satiated by The G3 Agency's “Welcome To Hustleville Showcase 5”, an urban music showcase to provide a platform for talented music artists, labels, and producers to network in a venue of live entertainment. “Welcome To... - March 15, 2010 - The G3 Agency