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Infomerical Company Teams with Record Label to Form New Model for Music Distribution
Star Creek Records & Stardust Presents sign groundbreaking, multi-million dollar TV distribution deal. - January 29, 2010 - Star Creek Records
Jaroslavas Borabas Has Been Promoted to Chief ISDN Engineer at ALT Recording Studios in Brighton
Jaroslavas Borabas has been promoted to chief ISDN engineer at ALT Recording Studios in Brighton effective immediately. Jaroslavas brings a wealth of voice over recording, computer networking, broadcast IT and audio installations experience. Jarolsavas will be heading up the engineering team and... - January 29, 2010 - ALT Recording Studios
ChicagoGirlsRock.com Signs Ambre Lake of VH1's "Rock of Love 2" to Host (8 Hour) Dame-Nation Concert
Chicago Girls Rock (CGR) is dedicated to showcasing upcoming and established female rockers on the Chicago music scene. Today, CGR continues its mission to create awareness and exposure opportunities for these artists by signing Ambre Lake of VH1's "Rock Of Love 2 w/ Bret Michaels" to... - January 29, 2010 - Chicago Girls Rock
Rising Star ‘Luna J’ Announces Release of EP CD to iTunes
Dreams are starting to come true for recording artist Luna J, who spent much of 2009 in the studio writing and recording what is now a six track EP CD available on iTunes and several other music sites such as Amazon, Rhapsody, and Napster. - January 28, 2010 - Luna J Music
Stephanie Pratt & Jordan Johnson Host Pre-Grammy Party for Haiti Relief at H.Wood Lounge
Stephanie Pratt from MTV's "The Hills" and pop-recording artist Jordan Johnson will host The First Ever Pre-Grammy Party at H.Wood benefiting The American Red Cross efforts for Haitian Earthquake Relief - January 28, 2010 - JayRo Entertainment, LLC
Adrian Edward Produces New Video Using Only Fans
Following the footsteps of major label artists, independent musician Adrian Edward seeks to produce music video using only fan clips. - January 28, 2010 - Adrian Edward
Latino Pop Superstar Pascal G. Signs Major Deal with Sunset
Sunset’s Pascal G. will record a full length CD with award winning producer (Jack White) as well as releasing a very special song for the UNICEF Organization. Latino pop singer Pascal G. is the newest world music superstar to sign a recording deal, record a full length CD with the award... - January 28, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
"K" Launches His Second Song Called "Asian Fiend" on the Self-Made-Man Generation's Website
After the release of the Self-Made-Man Generation's theme song, K launches the second of his eight songs that he will publish over a two year span. That song is, once again, free to download on K's website at www.smmgeneration.com. It features haunting asian sounds dropped on a rock beat. - January 27, 2010 - Mother Nation Publishing
A New “Amazing Grace” for Soulful Times and Healing Events
Flugelhorn and Native American flute soothe and uplift in this exclusively-digital release of the timeless Christian hymn, by Jeff Oster and Ann Licater. - January 27, 2010 - The B Company
World Sound Healing Day - February 14, 2010 World Peace Toning and Chanting - a Sonic Valentine for Peace on Earth
Join thousands of voices throughout the planet for the 8th Annual World Sound Healing Day February 14, 2010 at 12 noon ET. Sound forth for 5 minutes with the "AH" created and projected with the energy of harmony, compassion and love. At that time please go to www.templeofsacredsound.org to enhance the vibratory effect for planetary peace. Visit www.healingsounds.com for more information. - January 26, 2010 - Healing Sounds
Push Media Group and Babes and Ballers Present "Everything’s Bigger in Texas" Celebrity All Star Party During NBA All Star Weekend Dallas, Texas February 11th
Come mingle with a crowd of first class athletes and artists from all facets of professional sports and entertainment at TePheJez Nightclub, for “Everything’s Bigger in Texas” Celebrity All Star Party on February 11th. - January 26, 2010 - Push Media Group
Not Just Music, LLC® Launches Its Latin Music Portal Musidescarga.com®
Musidescarga.com offers a unique array of Latin artists specializing in the Regional Mexican genre. - January 25, 2010 - Not Just Music, LLC
SongDoor 2009 Winners Announced
The winners of the SongDoor 2009 International Songwriting Competition have been announced: the Grand Award has gone to Robert Gillies of Stirling, Scotland. Entries were received from 24 countries on five continents. “Out of a possible 700 total points, the first, second and third place... - January 25, 2010 - SongDoor
Chart Vision, Inc. Improves Its Be Seen and Be Heard Brand
This is a creative event for Producers, Artists, and Songwriters to get their music to Industry Executives in person. Several of the Entertainment Industry's key creative executives will be gathered to listen to new up and coming talent. - January 25, 2010 - Chart Vision, Inc.
Kingstar Introduce New of Element, Standard, Deluxe and Animals Guitar Gig Bags
Kingstar Int'l Enterprise Ltd introduce new Crossrock™ Gig Bags 2010 range includes more than 100 high-quality models in classic black rock styles as well as a wide variety of other designs including various animal prints, with stylish gold and silver metallic zipper trim, etc for musical instrument for guitar, drum, woodwind, brass, keyboard, cello, etc. Come and see complete lines at Frankfurt Musikmesse on 24-27 March 2010 at Booth 3.0 G79D. - January 24, 2010 - Kingstar Int'l Enterprise Ltd
BFM Digital Announces New Suite of Marketing and Publicity Services
BFM Digital (http://www.bfmdigital.com), a leading digital music aggregator and distributor of independent music headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, announced today the addition of comprehensive marketing and publicity services available to its content partners. - January 23, 2010 - BFM Digital
Damien Cripps Band Broadcast via 'JamCam'
Damien Cripps Band to host free webcast of their special Australian Day performance. Live from the Mustang Bar, Northbridge, WA. - January 22, 2010 - Damien Cripps Band
Christian Hip-Hop Ministry to Release a Compilation CD for Haiti
Christian Hip-Hop ministry raising money to help with Haiti relief through CD compilation. - January 21, 2010 - Freestyle Missions
Jordin Sparks Designs Pennyroyal Silver Pendant to Benefit Haiti Relief
Sparks’ pendant will be available for one week only. - January 21, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
Tropical / Sunset Record’s 'Pascal G.,' Teams Up with Jack White to Produce Debut Tale of Lola CD
Latin Music Superstar Teams Up with Alternative Rocker from the White Stripes for him to produce his debut album with Tropical / Sunset. Pascal G. and his new world music flavored songs are at the heart of Latin Pop Markets. For just a few years now, he's been writing and singing great pop songs... - January 21, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
The Musician/Indie Artist Sivan Langer Put Outtakes of His Album Free to Download on the Net
As a part of the distribution effort, the Indie artist Sivan Langer put two out takes of his unreleased album free to download on the websites ILike.com and MySpace Music. Sivan Langer is an upcoming musician from Israel, who had classical training as well as popular music background. This days he... - January 20, 2010 - Sivan Langer
MusicDish to Launch 'MusicDish*China Sounds' at MIDEM 2010
MusicDish*China Sounds Presented by Metal Postcard Records Will Shine a Spotlight on China's Independent Music Scene Emerging in Cities Like Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai. - January 20, 2010 - MusicDish LLC
Blazinstar Experiential Wins IVCA LiveCom Commercial & Promotion Award
Blazinstar Experiential, on behalf of MediaCom produced the highly acclaimed Eminem Relapse Rehab Experience earlier in the year. Polydor records and MediaCom appointed Blazinstar with the aim of creating a high engagement launch to mark the return of the controversial rapper. Not only did it... - January 19, 2010 - Blazinstar Experiential
"Meat Snack" by Sonia's Party! Video Premier Party with Das Racist and Junk Science
Meat-eaters, Hip-Hop Appreciators, Party Animals, people with $10, and associated acquaintances: Please upload your G-calendar to Wednesday, January 20th. It's Sonia’s Party! & The Everyone’s Invited Band's music video premier "Meat Snack" (Gimme That) at Southpaw in... - January 19, 2010 - Sonia's Party
Key Club Sets Out to Revitalize the Sunset Strip Under New Ownership and Management
West Hollywood’s Historic Live Music Venue to Re-launch with a Stellar Line-up of Events Featuring L.L. COOL J, The Roots and More. - January 18, 2010 - Key Club
Online Music Tools Now Available at billwrightmusic.com
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio announces the availability of online music tools on its website. - January 17, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Helene Emery Joins Bill Wright's Guitar Studio as Piano and Vocal Instructor
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio adds Piano and Vocal Instruction to it teaching curriculum. - January 17, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Cindy McVey Joins Bill Wright's Guitar Studio as Violin Instructor
Violin lessons now being held at Bill Wright's Guitar Studio. - January 17, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Multiple Award Winning Composer / Violinist Catya Maré Releases New Album
Catya Maré, Hollywood Music Award nominee, Billboard World Song Contest winner, now nominated for the Hollywood Music in Media Award, will release a new album, "Destination Love" in February 2010. - January 15, 2010 - Catya Maré Music
SA Sanctuary Launch New Webstore
Texas band, SA Sanctuary, offers free mp3's to celebrate launch of their new web storefront. - January 14, 2010 - Xpress Media News
Singer-Songwriter Darryl Gregory to Appear at Molten Java Coffeehouse January 23, 2010 at 8 PM
Darryl Gregory will be performing his original songs at Molten Java, a homey and comfortable coffeehouse located in downtown Bethel, CT. The January 23rd show will feature two sets of music with the first starting at 8PM. - January 14, 2010 - Darryl J Gregory
Double Edge Sword Records Announce New Project for 2010
After a feature on the Holy Hip Hop Volume 5 and the praise worthy album release “We Live Praise” JayMay returns from a two year hiatus just as the frost settles for “The Winter Classics EP”. This six song recording captivates energy and passion that demand the attention of... - January 14, 2010 - Double Edge Sword Records
Award-Winning Pianist Comes to the Triangle
The Chamber of Orchestra’s January 17 concert will feature a guest performance by pianist Benjamin Moser. - January 14, 2010 - The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Handel's Harpsichord Suites Performed by Simone Stella Came Out on Onclassical.com
Italian harpsichordist Simone Stella signed a captivating performance of the complete first book oh Harpsichord Suites by the great baroque composer George Frideric Handel (1685 – 1759). - January 14, 2010 - Simone Stella's Official website
Pre-Paris Listening Party and Fundraiser for Baltimore's Own Mia Miata
Baltimore's Very Own Mia Miata Travels to Paris, France to Represent Her City in the Sankofa Soul Contest. - January 13, 2010 - Mia Miata
Former Iron Maiden Singer Paul Dianno's Visa Approved for USA Tour
Dallas based music immigration attorney Matt Gallagher confirmed that former Iron Maiden singer Paul Dianno's visa was approved today by the US State Department making it possible for Dianno to embark on his first US tour in over 15 years. Tour producer Gabe Reed commented, "Matt Gallagher's... - January 13, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
JC Concert Band Presents 2nd Annual Free Concert for Children
Sunday, February 14th: JC Concert Band presents it's 2nd annual Free Children's Concert with Dave Moore of Star 99.1FM narrating "Peter & the Wolf." Bring a school friend and arrive early for face painting, juggling, balloons, and other pre-concert fun. Doors open at 1:30pm, performance at 3:30pm. Suitable for children aged 4 to 104. - January 13, 2010 - JC Concert Band
Triumph for the Morgenstern Trio: German Piano Trio Awarded Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit has announced that the 2009 winner of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award (KLRITA) is the German trio, the Morgenstern Trio. - January 13, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
"Best of 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival 2009" - CD Release
Jan Matthies Records releases a live recording from the 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival at Konzerthaus Berlin, Germany. Liner Notes by Howard Mandel, President of The Jazz Journalists Association. - January 13, 2010 - Jan Matthies Music Management
The Moon and Her Mother Signs with Authentik Artists
Chicago, IL artist The Moon and Her Mother signs with Authentik Artists. Set to release new self-produced LP on February 9th, 2010. - January 11, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Krueger Audio Technologies and Audio Designer Paul Krueger Show at NAMM and Sundance Film Festival
Fort Lauderdale, Fl. based Krueger Audio Technologies (www.kruegeraudiotech.com), and designer Paul Krueger will feature the individually unique, radical design loudspeakers and accessory audio products on the West Coast swing of shows at NAMM in Anaheim, Ca. and the Sundance Film Festival in Park... - January 09, 2010 - Krueger Audio Technologies, LLC
Receive Free CD Album by Joining the Official Dean Shoultz Fan Club
Rock guitarist Dean Shoultz welcomes in 2010 with a free CD of his debut release “All The Pretty Horses.” For a limited time only you will receive the full 10 Track CD free of charge when you sign up as a member of The Official Dean Shoultz Fan Club. Besides receiving your free CD,... - January 09, 2010 - Dean Shoultz
Hot New Rock Band Black Velvet Deluxe Donating 10% of Profits from CD Sales and Gate Proceeds to the School of Rock Music Scholarship Fund
For most indie bands starting out, paying the rent and keeping the gas tank full are usually the primary thoughts. However, for the rock quartet that calls themselves Black Velvet Deluxe, there is something a little deeper going on, right out of the starting gate. Having just released their first album, the band knew they wanted future rockers to have a chance to play out their dreams, and that's why they decided to give 10% of their profits to The School of Rock's Scholarship Fund. - January 08, 2010 - Black Velvet Deluxe
Producer Marque "Keybeeetsss" Walker Chooses Lauten’s Oceanus and Receives Two Grammy Nominations
Producer and engineer Marque “Keybeeetsss” Walker took Lauten Audio’s flagship studio vocal microphone the Oceanus to new heights, receiving two 52nd Grammy nominations for his work in the Gospel genres. Sheri Jones-Moffetts “Renewed” and Vickie Winans “How I Got Over,” both produced by Walker, received Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel album and Best Traditional Gospel album respectively. - January 08, 2010 - Lauten Audio
Classical Violin Concert at McCormick Museum on February 21
Cantigny’s Robert R. McCormick Museum will present “The Romantic Violin” on Sunday, February 21, at 3 pm. The special concert, in the museum’s Freedom Hall, will feature music for violin by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff. Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra's Music... - January 08, 2010 - Cantigny Park & Golf
On A Dime Installations Has Twins for 2010; Announces New Business
On A Dime Installations announces the creation of 2 new companies for 2010: OP Music House; a nonprofit music venue and recording studio for young adults offering 24 hour referral service for abuse victims, and ICE Cafe, an original coffee house which will reside in the same facility. The theme is geared at peace through the performing arts, with a focus on the rich, diverse people and thus, businesses that constitute Western New York. - January 08, 2010 - On A Dime Installations
elite Audience Presents: Simon, Mitchell, and Joel. (Not a Law Firm) Concert
A Special Evening of Music in Tribute to Three of the Most Influential Artists of the Last Century. Local Artists Joe Rathburn, Cahill & Delene, and John Foltz play the music of Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and Billy Joel. - January 08, 2010 - elite Audience
Elk Grove Community Band and Pleasant Grove High School Concert and Jazz Bands Join Together for Their 3rd Annual Benefit Concert & Dinner
A festive “Tacos & Tunes” concert and dinner will showcase the Elk Grove Community Band combined with the Pleasant Grove High School Concert and Jazz Bands for its 3rd Annual Benefit Concert and Dinner. This fun-filled event will be held Monday, February 1st, 2010 at the PGHS... - January 08, 2010 - PGH Band Boosters
Chuck Hillier to Join The Standard Media Group
Longtime broadcast veteran Chuck Hillier has joined the Standard Media Group as its VP / General Manager of their 24/7 internet radio station "Martini in the Morning." Hillier finally unites with his longtime friend and format-competitive companion...Brad "Martini" Chambers. - January 07, 2010 - Standard Media Group
Sexiest Man Living 2010 Top 10 Poll from 46 Yr. Old Johnny Depp to 34 Yr. Old Gilles Marini, 20 Yr. Old Romeo Miller, & 18 Yr. Old Taylor Lautner
Sexiest Man Living from Johnny Depp, Taylor Lautner, Romeo Miller, and Gilles Marini Rounds Up the Top 10. - January 07, 2010 - sexiest man living