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Contest for Songwriters Announced by the Sandra James Music Foundation
The Sandra James Music Foundation is pleased to announce the Sandra James Songwriting Contest 2010, now in its 3rd consecutive year. Grand Prize is a $1000 award. This contest provides an opportunity to promote the music and message of Sandra James by having entrants compose new songs that align with her ideals. The foundation hopes the contest will amplify her message and present more opportunities for others to hear Sandra's songs and understand her message. - January 07, 2010 - Sandra James Music Foundation
Jazz Legends in Concert First Time Ever Available on DVD January 26
The Historic 1993 Jazz Concert from the International Jazz Hall of Fame Jazz Legends in Concert First Time Ever Available on DVD January 26 Kultur announces the release of the historic program, Jazz Legends in Concert. This historically significant jazz concert will be available for the first... - January 07, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Transforming 2010: The Launch of KingNYC
KingNYC is an alchemy based fashion, art, and lifestyle company launching to the public this Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at Juliet SupperClub in New York City. - January 06, 2010 - KingNYC
Michal’s “My Baby” Hits #1 on Popstation Charts
Emmy-award winner Michal Towber reached #1 on Popstation for her rendition of “My Baby.” The results were in at midnight today after five weeks of voting. Her win makes her eligible for a record deal offered by Popstation once every three months. Michal’s “My Baby” can be streamed for free at http://popstation.com/users/view/1195 - January 06, 2010 - Michal Towber
Musical Tribute to Neil Finn and Crowded House Presented by Bandhouse Gigs
Internationally acclaimed songwriter and musician Neil Finn to be celebrated in song at tribute concert staged by Bandhouse Gigs at the Barns at Wolf Trap in Virginia. - January 06, 2010 - Bandhouse Gigs
Chopin Celebration at the Palace of Lancut, Poland on DVD January 26
Celebrating the Chopin Bicentennial of 2010 Chopin Celebration at the Palace of Lancut, Poland Available on DVD January 26 In celebration of the 2010 Chopin Bicentennial, Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Chopin Celebration at the Palace of Lancut, Poland. This visually spectacular... - January 06, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Two Time #1 Billboard Rocktronica Artist JES Releases New Single "Lovesong" from Upcoming Album
JES the undisputed Queen of Rocktronica returns with "Lovesong" the debut single from her highly anticipated sophomore album "High Glow.” - January 05, 2010 - JES
Above the World Entertainment & Rodfatha Flirt with History, a CD Release Destined to be Remembered
Indie sensation Rodfatha has once again teamed up with Above The World Entertainment to do something Epic. The first American released Album of the decade, Rodfatha's Greatest Jamz is a true testament to the independent artist. - January 05, 2010 - Above the World Entertainment
Gabe Reed Confirms That Russian Rockers Pusking's New All-Star Album "The World as We Love It" Will be Released Soon
Russian Rockers Push King Prepare All Star Album for Realease Gabe Reed confirmed that Russian rockers Pushking are putting the finishing touches on the on their new all star album entitled "The World As We Love It" and are working with mastering expert Tom Baker who has worked with... - January 04, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
Motley Crue's Vince Neil Adds Mexico Dates to 2010 Solo Tour Plans
Gabe Reed confirmed that Motley Crue front man Vince Neil has added the following dates in Mexico to his touring plans: Feb. 19 - Monterrey, Mexico Feb. 20 - Mexico City, Mexico Vince is also planning a tour of South America in February 2010. The trek — which now has confirmed stops in... - January 03, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
Leading Independent Music Website Gives Artist Exposure a Boost
Independent Music Website expands its services to give its musicians and artists increased exposure - January 03, 2010 - Boost Group Limited
Sunset Moves Its Record Label Web Sites to the Secure Green Web Hosting Platform and Web Servers Powered by Wind and Solar Energy
Sunset Records moved over 60 web sites last week to its new web servers powered by wind technology and solar energy Sunset, the “greenest” record company in the world, takes its environmental campaigns to another level by using Wind Powered Technologies' and Solar Powered... - December 31, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Cobra Starship Designs Pennyroyal Silver Pendant for Charity
Cobra Starship’s “Jack, The Camera Guy” sketch pendant will be available for exactly 7 days starting on Jan. 4 and ending Jan. 10, after which the pendant will be officially retired and never sold again. The pendant can be purchased at www.pennyroyalsilver.com and will come with a guitar pick, collectors card featuring the original sketch design, a quote and Ryland’s hand-written initials. Proceeds will benefit The MusiCares Foundation. - December 30, 2009 - Pennyroyal Studio
Sunset Recording Artist, Grayscale is Finishing Up the Mastering of the Haunted Hours CD at the Abbey Road Studios
The critically acclaimed duo, Grayscale, is mastering their new CD at the world famous Abbey Road Studios in London, England. - December 29, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Music Learning Workshop Develops New 12 Month Music Course to Help Music Students Become Great Musicians
Learning music theory for beginning and intermediate music students has always been a problem. This new course allows students to study at home in a step by step approach to accelerating music theory training without becoming bored. Music skills and knowledge are accelerated with rapid improvement in playing ability. - December 28, 2009 - Chidester Enterprises LLC
Motley Crue's Vince Neil to Tour South America in February 2010
Gabe Reed confirms that Vince Neil will tour South America in February 2010 - December 27, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
DJ RO-Z, a Beautiful Blonde Girl from London is Going to Rock This New Year Party at Nikki Beach Thailand Bungalow Resort
Nikki Beach is all set to blow you away on the New Year eve with a rocking musical event and a great collection of foods and wine - December 26, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
Black Velvet Deluxe Lends New Song, MY PRIDE, to "Rider" Magazine’s News Video Show Rider 360
Hot new rock band Black Velvet Deluxe tapped to provide song this week for Rider magazine's weekly news video Rider 360. - December 25, 2009 - Black Velvet Deluxe
Stopping Musical Illiteracy Among Guitarists - RezZonator.com Announces Sheet Music Reading Course Designed Especially for Guitarists
Even though the guitar is the most popular instrument on the planet, it also has the dubious distinction of having the biggest percentage of musically illiterate players. With the advent of tab, players learn to play a sort of “music by numbers” depriving them of the deep music knowledge that is available to those that can read sheet music. - December 25, 2009 - RezZonator.com
Grayscale’s Haunted Hours with Sunset Connect is Being Released Worldwide on February 2nd in 2010
Sunset begins to set up the sophomore release, “Haunted Hours” by the internationally critically acclaimed pop songwriters and vocalists, Grayscale. After taking a couple years in between working on finishing an album, Grayscale is back with a brand new full length CD. Once again, the... - December 24, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Mac Dividinz Gets Set Up with Sunset Urban with Their Debut International Release of Hypersonic
Hypersonic is the debut CD by Mac Dividinz being released at Sunset Urban. Some veteran rap and hip-hop aficionados have articulated many concerns over the direction of hardcore rap in the recent years and dating back to the early 90’s. Their argument is that hardcore rap told a story with a... - December 24, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet on Saturday, January 30
Returning by popular demand, the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet will perform works by Mozart, Reicha, Barber and Nielsen. That evening, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its performances at Seligman Performing Arts Center. - December 24, 2009 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Karaoke World Championships USA Issues Public Challenge to Oprah Show
Karaoke World Championships USA has sent a challenge to the producers at the Oprah Show to allow their 2010 male and female champions to compete in her next Karaoke Challenge. - December 24, 2009 - Karaoke World Championships USA, LLC
Bright Future as Masterbuilders Taste the Big Time
Release regarding Masterbuilders most notable release to date. - December 23, 2009 - Masterbuilders
The House on the Hill Brings Some Incendiary Performances That Should Really Catapult the Band to International Attention
Sunset Records recording artist, House On The Hill remain as one of the “best kept secrets” in pop rock music today. - December 23, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
New Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Features Hip Hop Artist Rodney Outlaw; Tracks by Jay Sean, Young Jeezy, T-Pain and Lil’ Wayne
Hip Hop song, “Serious” by Rodney Outlaw featured on Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 107 along with hit songs from today’s hottest hip hop stars; to be distributed to over 1.2 million people. - December 23, 2009 - Outlaw Entertainment Group
Midnight Star, LeVert, and Calloway Hits at Auction at SongVest.Com
Unique “Music Memorabilia With A Paycheck” Auction December 12-19 At SongVest.com to Feature “I Wanna Be Rich,” “Operator,” “Love Overboard,” “Casanova,” “Freak-A-Zoid,” “Electricity,” “Meeting In The Ladies Room,” and “Wet My Whistle.” - December 18, 2009 - SongVest
Angelika & Demons Released a New Gothic Metal Album Easy Death
Angelika & Demons, female gothic metal project, Evanescence's follower, released a new album Easy Death which is available now on Itunes, Amazon and Rhapsody. - December 17, 2009 - Angelika & Demons
Infinite Connections in Association with The 4 Horsemen Productions Present Kinetic 4
An All Night Festival at the Pacific Science Center “Some things cry out to be reborn…” Festival Presenters: Uniting Souls, IOSIS Art Party, Chillosophy, and the Space virgins. - December 17, 2009 - The 4 Horsemen
Joni Mitchell Tribute Album Now Available from Bandhouse Gigs
On August 14, 2008, sixty of the Washington D.C. area’s finest musicians and singers gathered to pay tribute to the songs of Joni Mitchell. Held at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD, the sold-out crowd in the 2,000-seat concert hall was treated to a brilliant career retrospective... - December 17, 2009 - Bandhouse Gigs
Industree Music Network Inc. Launches Revolutionary Online Music Monetization Model
New Web platform allows artists and fans to share in monetization of independent music through network-marketing influenced model. - December 17, 2009 - Industree Music Network
Rock 'n Retail Donates 15,000K in New CDs/DVDs/Books to Children's Hospital
Even during tough economic times, Record Labels/Distributors, Management Companies, DVD Distributors/Manufacturers, Artists and Public Relations Firms opened their hearts and provided generous donations to this year’s Rock ‘n Retail Children’s Hospital Holiday Drive. - December 16, 2009 - Rock 'n Retail, LLC
After Escaping Death, Russian Superstar Avraam Russo Returns to World Music Stage with New Spiritual Single, Music Video
After a four-year hiatus prompted by an assassination attempt, Russian pop superstar Avraam Russo — who delivered record-breaking #1 hits like Amor and Love Is Not Here Anymore — is set to release Peace, the first single from his new spiritual album, Resurrection. The single will be... - December 16, 2009 - Avraam Russo
Hip-Hop Artist, Twista Issues Verbal Contract with Rising Artist, Tylibah on the “Tylibah Time: The Road to the Album” Vlog
It’s time for the return of the successful; “Tylibah Time: The Road to the Album,” vlog on Yoraps.com. - December 15, 2009 - Tylibah, Inc.
Celebrate the Holidays with Don Ward live at the Clef Club Performing Arts Theatre in Philadelphia on December 16th
The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts Theatre invites families, friends and fans of jazz music to visit the theatre this holiday season with a very special live performance by Sunset Jazz recording artist, Don Ward. The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts Theatre is... - December 14, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Nikki Beach Announces the Opening of its First Boutique Bungalow Resort in Koh Samui Thailand
Nikki Beach makes Thailand the premiere destination in Southeast Asia for their first Bungalow Resort on the Island of Koh Samui. - December 14, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
MCMA.com Launches Website Connecting Artist, Bands, & Musician to Music Industry Professionals
With the new Launch of MCMA.com now Artist, Bands, & Musicians are able to create and distribute their Virtual Press Kit (V.P.K.) to be submitted to hundreds of music industry professional contacts,including, Major Record Labels Executives, A&Rs, Managers/Agents, Music Producers, Publishers, Distribution Companies & much more. Submit VPK to music industry professionals. Free Entertainment Contracts & Legal Documents. Access to A&R Contact Registry. - December 14, 2009 - MCMA.com
Jireh Records and HipHop Artist K.L.A.S.S. Releases New Single "Back to the Streets"
Breakthrough Christian Rap and HipHop Artist K.L.A.S.S. releases New Single "Back to the Streets" off the upcoming Mix tape Back to the Streets Vol. #1. - December 14, 2009 - Jireh Records
Making Media Work Through Music: CCP at Asia Televison Forum
Digital Future Series Conference – “The Role of Music in Film and TV,” Dec 2. Masterclass and Workshop with China Directors Li Qiankuan and Xiao Guiyun, Dec 3. - December 12, 2009 - Centre for Content Promotion
Hammerax Indigo® LTD Edition 23” Crashride
Hammerax announces the releases of a Limited Edition US Made 23” crashride. At just 1935 grams average, it weighs in as one of the lightest large cymbals ever created. “There is a beautiful low range roar sweeping up to a dark silver crash. At 23” with a fair sized cup, this can... - December 11, 2009 - Hammerax
Christmas Holiday Red Carpet, Event to Benefit M Benga Foundation Founded by LA Laker, DJ Mbenga
American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi Special Guest at Tonight Event to Benefit M Benga Foundation founded by LA Laker, DJ Mbenga and The PHOENIX House - December 10, 2009 - Charmaine PR Firm
Joe Blessett MP3 Music Downloads Available Now
New Acid Jazz Music Artist Joe Blessett Now on iTunes. The debut Release of U Can Trust Me by Composer and Producer Joe Blessett. - December 10, 2009 - Joe Blessett Music
Indie Rock Star, Tom Dufore of Ascending Records, Sings in Choir This Saturday
Indie rock artist, Tom DuFore, will be singing as part of the Elmhurst College Choir for the Distant Worlds Final Fantasy Concert in Chicago at the Rosemont Theatre on December 12 at 8:00PM. - December 10, 2009 - Tom DuFore
Noble Productions, LTD's Critically Acclaimed Film ‘Noble Things’ Starring Lee Ann Womack Will be Available on DVD December 22nd
After a successful 4-week theatrical run, the independent feature film “Noble Things” will be made available on DVD at Amazon.com and other major retail outlets. Bonus features include a 5.1 Dolby Surround Mix and “The Making of.” - December 09, 2009 - Noble Productions, LTD.
Jaryll Avid Recording Artist, Homemadesoul Will Release New Album Spring 2010
After taking a year off from performing and recording, Homemadesoul is working on his next soul music project. - December 09, 2009 - Jaryll Avid Corporation
Niki Beach Announces New Website Launch for Koh Samui Thailand
Nikki Beach is celebrating the grand opening in Koh Samui Thailand with the launch of their new website nikkibeachthailand.com. - December 09, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
Hip Hop Artist Yung Face Launches Hard Hitting Webmag ILiveHiphop.com
Artist Yung Face Launches I Live Hip Hop. - December 08, 2009 - Yung Face
Charles Dupois Appointed as Ambassador for Peace & His Song "If We Can Dream" Has Been Endorsed as the New World Peace Anthem for 2010
Charles Dupois has been awarded the prestigious honor to become an Ambassador for World Peace. This mark of distinction has been granted by the World Peace Association. Ambassadors for Peace are a global network of leaders representing the religious, racial and ethnic diversity of the human family, as well as all disciplines of human endeavor. They stand on the common ground of shared principles, committed to the path of promoting reconciliation, overcoming barriers, and building peace. - December 07, 2009 - If We Can Dream - Universal
Octave Match Records Taps Restaurant for Featured Artist CD Signings
Octave Match Records has created a buzz with its unconventional place for CD signings, a Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar in the Tampa Bay area. - December 07, 2009 - HT Media LLC
Hammerax Installs New Cymbal Hammer System
Hammerax has implemented a new hammer system for the forging of cymbals, bells and hybrid percussion instruments. - December 06, 2009 - Hammerax