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Gary Numan Announces Rare UK Live Performance with The Playground at London’s Scala on Tuesday 13th April 2010
Pioneering electronic artist Gary Numan is set to play an exclusive one-off show at the Scala in London on the 13th April 2010 as a warm-up show before his forthcoming appearance at the Coachella Festival in California in addition to shows in LA and San Francisco. - March 14, 2010 - The Playground
Masterlab New Orlando Facilities
Masterlab Celebrates 14 years and 48 million R.I.A.A. certified record sales with new Orlando, Florida strategic alliance. New Film and Television Placement Agency and recording facilities are among highlights of new offices. - March 13, 2010 - Masterlab sa., Mastering & Media Delivery
Nokio from Dru Hill and “Love M.D.” on The KiKi Miller Report
R&B group Dru Hill’s co-founder Nokio and new single “Love M.D.” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report on World Vibe Radio, Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST. - March 13, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
San Francisco’s devil said maybe. Releases Debut Album
San Francisco band devil said maybe. cutting into the scene with their debut self-titled EP welcoming a blues rock reunion. - March 13, 2010 - devil said maybe.
Brave New World's Shyan Selah to Join All Star Band for Unity for Peace Jam at the House of Blues
Shyan Selah has been included as a Very Special Guest for the Unity for Peace Jam in Los Angeles. This charity event, designed to promote world peace through music and the arts is presented by the Unity For Foundation, which aims to target global issues - beginning with the promotion of world peace - one community and one neighborhood at a time. - March 12, 2010 - Brave New World
J.W. Pepper Names Vice President of Communications
Paul Smith assumes role as J.W. Pepper's Vice President of Communications for world's largest sheet music retailer. - March 12, 2010 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Delbert Entertainment Designs for Recording Artist Michael-Ann
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced the re-branding of recording artist, Michael-Ann. - March 12, 2010 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Grizzlies, Devils, Dolls, Art and Moi Mingle on Free URB ALT Music Sampler-Dos
URB ALT Media releases new digital download music compilation featuring Gil Scott-Heron, Grizzly Bear, Meshell Ndegeocello, Toro Y Moi, MuthaWit, BLK JKS, No Bra, Leila Adu and other alternative artists. - March 12, 2010 - URB ALT Media
Audio Network Music Wins Huge Acclaim on Sony PS3's Smash Hit Game, 'Heavy Rain'
Audio Network's tracks have become a soaring success as an integral part of Sony PS3's latest smash game, 'Heavy Rain,' which debuted at the top of the UK All Formats chart on release. - March 11, 2010 - Audio Network PLC
Audacious Record Finds the Common Ground
Dave Audé & Tall Paul produced track features new set of floor-filling remixes and vocals from Sisely Treasure - March 11, 2010 - Audacious Records
Joni Mitchell Tribute Album from Bandhouse Gigs Named Best Pop Rock Recording
Washington Area Music Awards honors noted DC producers. - March 11, 2010 - Bandhouse Gigs
Susie Butler Celebrates the Songs of Sarah Vaughan in a Show on March 28, 2010
Celebrity Impersonator Susie Butler Celebrate the life of Sarah Vaughan on her 86th Birthday, Sunday, March 28th, 2010 at the Jazz Heritage Center 1320 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 with a screening of the video The Divine One: The Life of Sarah Vaughan and a performance of her greatest hits. - March 10, 2010 - Susie Butler
Studio 144 Presents Roots Revolution & Duppy A'Jamba @ the Blue Rock Tavern in Cincinnati, Ohio, This Thursday, March 11th from 9pm Until 2 am. Admission is Free.
Studio 144 presents-- Roots Revolution - Positive Vibes-West Coast Reggae Band performing with -- Duppy a'Jamba -- local ska/reggae/rock sensation @ The Blue Rock Tavern, 4114 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati @ Thursday, March 11th 9pm-2am--Admission is Free. Come warm up your vibes and celebrate Love & Good times*Roots Style. - March 10, 2010 - Studio 144
Alina Smith Band Wins KTLA Battle of the Bands
West Hollywood-based Singer and Songwriter, Alina Smith, performing two original songs in a live broadcast Southern California “Battle of the Bands” contest on KTLA, Los Angeles independent TV station, swept viewer responses to achieve the top position. - March 10, 2010 - Alina Music Inc.
HT Media LLC Brands Octave Match Records and Octave Match Entertainment Ink Deal with Their First Ska Artist for Recording, Management, and Publicity Contracts
HT Media LLC brands Octave Match Records and Octave Match Entertainment sign the Ska band Rude Squad to recording, management, and publicity contracts. - March 10, 2010 - HT Media LLC
Six Volt Joins Milk Rocks Tour
Local talent Six Volt, joins Milk Rocks tour to rock out and promote childhood health. - March 09, 2010 - Six Volt Band
Let Us Find Common Ground
The Rob Owen Band has recently released Common Ground. The EP includes five carefully-crafted compositions “painted” on an adult alternative canvas of muse. With the assistance of a talented band of musicians, Rob uses his baritone voice, atypical chord progressions, and modulating meter signatures to convey tranquil and illuminating aural imagery. The Rob Owen Band has painted five uncommon soundscapes onto Common Ground. - March 08, 2010 - Rob Owen Music
"Out of the Ensemble" Cabaret Returns to COMIX's Copper Room on March 23rd
"Out of the Ensemble" returns to COMIX on March 23rd at 8pm. The series bring performers "out of the ensemble and into the spotlight" with performances by Andy Kelso (Mamma Mia!), Erica McCarthy (A Chorus Line Broadway National Tour), Gerard Salvador (Mamma Mia!, Friends with Benefits), Jessica Stewart (Fiddler on the Roof at Village Light Opera) & Dennis Stowe (Shrek the Musical, The Apple Tree). - March 08, 2010 - Kearns Artist Services
Release of Marina Tihvinskaya's Album "My Favourite Dependence"
“My Favourite Dependence” is the first album from the french singer Marina Tihvinskaya. This young international artist takes us on a musical journey, swinging for our delight from electro to pop-rock. - March 07, 2010 - Marina Tihvinskaya
Fiamme Takes March Madness to a Whole New Level with Live Entertainment and Fine Food in a Dinner Club Setting
Fiamme’s March musical line-up includes fan favorites like Rosemary Butler and Rick Whitfield as well as new groups like Nukl Hedz. - March 07, 2010 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Kyonté, DMV Artist of the Year, and “What’s That Sound” on The KiKi Miller Report
DC based R&B artist Kyonté and his new single “What’s That Sound” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report on World Vibe Radio, Monday, March 8, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST. - March 06, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
Greensleeves Records Ragga Ragga Ragga is Back with Its 2010 Installment
This trend-setting collection will be available March 23, 2010. Known for breaking the latest tracks and featuring the hottest artists in Dancehall music; Ragga Ragga Ragga series is a definitive compilation for fans of underground dancehall hits. On the heels of the Gully Gaza feud, this album... - March 05, 2010 - VP Records/Greensleeves Records
Tramai Entertainment Announces First Annual Soul Music By the Bay Conference
During Oakland-based Conference Attendees Learn About the Business-side of Music Industry From Executives - March 05, 2010 - Soul Music By The Bay
The UK’s Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle Invited to be the Sole Entertainment Act at the SXSW Music Festival Welcome Dinner
Out of the hundreds upon hundreds of acts performing this year, 18 year old Polly Mackey and her band the Pleasure Principle have been personally invited to deliver the first official music performance of the SXSW 2010 Music Festival at the Delegate Welcome Dinner at The Four Seasons Hotel on Wednesday 17th March. - March 05, 2010 - Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle
Crossrock™ Gig Bags & Cases Launch 2010 Collection at Frankfurt Musikmesse 24-27th March 2010
Kingstar will launch Crossrock Gig Bags 2010 Collection at Frankfurt Musikmesse 24-27th March 2010. The new range of gig bags & cases for musical instrument offer the perfect combination of style, function, carrying comfort and excellent protection. See Complete lines of Crossrock Bags 2010 collection at Musikmesse Hall 3.0 Booth G79D. - March 04, 2010 - Kingstar Int'l Enterprise Ltd
Vince Neil Completes Successful South American Tour
Motley Crue's Vince Neil completed his successful South American Tour with a sold out and 1st time appearance in Sao Paulo, Brazil on February 27. The trek included 4 concerts in 4 countries in 4 days and included sold out shows in Santiago, Chile; Santa Cruz, Bolivia; Buenos Aires, Argentina and... - March 03, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
Hammerax Contest- Win a Free $474 Whipcrash Cymbal
Hammerax has announced a contest where drummers can guess the number of hammer dents in a 24” Whipcrash Ultra cymbal and win one, absolutely free. (Street value $474 USA). - March 03, 2010 - Hammerax
3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll in the West End
Dallas' West End is the place to "go green" at the 3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Free entertainment on two stages including Celtic rock band "The Killdares" and unique Beatles cover band "BeatleGras" along with Irish dancers, Bagpipers, Radio Disney AM 620 and the 3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll Pet Parade and Costume Contest. - March 02, 2010 - West End Association
Oliver Sean’s Latest Song Gets Over Three Hundred Thousand Plays and Downloads Within Two Hours of the Worldwide Launch Setting a New Record
‘So Good’ the new release by International Rocker Oliver Sean is an instant hit and breaks WOA download & play records. - March 02, 2010 - W.O.A International : Records & Studios
Glad Debut Album
Glad Prosper A.I, is a unique RnB singer based in The Russia federation. He was born to Nigerian parents in a popular city called Lagos and later relocated to the Russia federation. Glad start singing from a tender age and has always aspired to become a great singer. His love for music became... - March 02, 2010 - GLAD
SAE Institute Presents FaderPro Live
FaderPro to present 6 high-impact seminars at this year's Winter Music Conference - March 02, 2010 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
Enslow Publishers Announces Music for Abraham Lincoln CD Wins Award
January 19th in Boston, the American Library Association announced its Notable Recording lists for 2010, and included on the list was “Music for Abraham Lincoln: Campaign Songs, Civil War Tunes, Laments for a President,” by Anne Enslow and Ridley Enslow with Jacqueline Schwab on piano. - March 01, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
DJ PhatPipe Releases Theme Song for Internet Sensation, Epic Beard Man
DJ PhatPipe has released an original rock theme song for the Internet sensation, Epic Beard Man. - March 01, 2010 - Phat Wax Records
Cure Your Cabin Fever With a Family Concert by Miss Lynn
Acclaimed children’s singer/songwriter Miss Lynn (a.k.a. Lynn Hickernell) will host a family concert on Friday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m. in The Auditorium at Cuyahoga Falls High School. Miss Lynn will cure your family’s cabin fever with songs from her debut CD, Outside the Lines. Admission... - March 01, 2010 - Miss Lynn
Jazz Veteran Alfonzo Blackwell Honors Legend Icons John Coltrane & Michael Jackson on CD Through Utopia Records
Alfonzo Blackwell is in the studio working on his 8th CD on Utopia Records titled “Quintet: Portrait of Alfonzo Blackwel.l” - February 28, 2010 - Alfonzo Blackwell
2010 Downtown Soul & Jazz in the Heart of LA Concert Series Announcement
Jadar Entertainment announces the Downtown Soul & Jazz in the Heart of LA concert series beginning April 17th 2010. Soul & Jazz in the Heart of LA will present high quality live Soul & Jazz Entertainment with state-of-the-art sound system and beautiful stage lighting that will make it a... - February 27, 2010 - Jadar Entertainment
Allen Toussaint Tribute Compilation Album Now Available from Bandhouse Gigs
Selections from Wolf Trap concert spotlights the best DC-area musicians - February 27, 2010 - Bandhouse Gigs
Hip-Hop Group Goodie Mob Assembles for a Reunion Show in San Francisco - Powered by Twicketer
Twicketer turns the average cell phone into a mobile box office or interactive coupon - February 27, 2010 - Twicketer
Downtown Street Jam Returns with Irish Bands and Rock 'n Roll Recording Artist - "Smile Empty Soul"
Downtown Street Jam is a free outdoor community event that has become a signature concert series in downtown Riverside. - February 25, 2010 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
Opera Karaoke: an All-Night Classical Vocal Experience
The Opéra de Montréal and The KARAOKE Channel are pleased to announce Opera Karaoke, a special activity giving the general public the opportunity to sing the most beautiful operatic arias karaokestyle. This special event will take place during Montréal's Nuit Blanche starting... - February 25, 2010 - Stingray Digital Group
SyncDaddy Sonic Licensing Hires Tracy Bishop as New Marketing Director
SyncDaddy Sonic Licensing© & Kerplunkit.com© are delighted to announce Tracy Bishop as their new Marketing Director. Mr. Bishop brings over fifteen years of international, national, and local on-air and online marketing experience to this new role, including over a decade at CNN,... - February 25, 2010 - SyncDaddy Sonic Licensing
Decatur Music Receives 2010 Business Excellence Award
Local Music Store Acknowledged as Outstanding New Business - February 24, 2010 - Decatur Music
Galaxie Supports Canadian Music Week
Galaxie, through its Rising Star Program, is proud to associate itself with the 2010 edition of Canadian Music Week as title sponsor of the Indie Awards to be held in Toronto on March 13th, 2010. - February 24, 2010 - Stingray Digital Group
Pepper Announces New Regional Marketing Manager
Ryan Blauvelt assumes expanded role with company in Dublin location. - February 24, 2010 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
OGOGO is Releasing the First CD of His "Film Cues" Series, Entitled Vodka Cocktail, on III Records
The increasingly creative composer, guitarist, arranger and bandleader igOr OGOGO is premiering his latest recording Vodka Cocktail, the first episode from his Film Cues series on III Records. Proper to the elevated principles set by composer, Vodka Cocktail evolves the impression of far-reaching Russian art; though OGOGO supplies all three innovative compositions. The music was recorded at Peacock Studio in Los Angeles. - February 24, 2010 - OGOGO
The Guitar Wall Reaches Major Milestone and Announces Continued Expansion
The Guitar Wall completes the 5000-block Original Guitar Wall. Now 30 walls and over 450 permanent individually-owned wall spaces, the company now offers complete, dedicated wall platforms for guitar builders and others in the business. - February 23, 2010 - Zapoppin Media
Relief for Haiti: Island People Supporting Island People Featuring Black 47
Irish Americans Writers & Artists, Inc. Host Benefit to Raise Funds for Haiti. Irish & Haitian Musicians Headline Feb. 24 Event at NYC’s Connolly’s Klub 45 - February 23, 2010 - Black 47
The London Grade Music Tutors September Piano Concert Returns
North London Music Group to showcase the very best musical talent in East London. - February 22, 2010 - Grade Music Tutors
Derr Creates Cover Art for Latest Toby Walker Instrumental CD
Art work from David Derr of D2 Studios is featured on the new Toby Walker instrumental CD “Speechless… for once.” Derr was entrusted with the task of portraying Walker in a humorous yet engaging manner that has his guitar taking on its own persona and finally grabbing the spotlight “for once.” - February 21, 2010 - D2 Studios
Nouveau: Save the Music
Nouveau, less like a field trip, more like a night out - February 21, 2010 - Erie Art Museum