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Entertainment Lineup Announced for the Wellness Community’s 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura has announced the lineup of entertainers who will perform for visitors on the 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour. The event is the organization’s largest fundraiser, with proceeds funding free programs of support, education and hope for people fighting cancer... - November 13, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura

Join MartiniInTheMorning.com for the Two Martini Lunch

Brad Chambers the star of the morning radio show MartiniInTheMorning.com will be broadcasting remotes from Lucy’s 51 in Toluca Lake on Wednesdays. The station broadcasts the Two Martini Lunch every Wednesday from 12:00 to 2:00pm in addition to Happy Hour on the second Wednesday of the month. - November 12, 2009 - Standard Media Group

What's Your Favorite Holiday Song?

What's Your Favorite Holiday Song?

The Internet radio station MartiniintheMorning.com is kicking off their annual Holiday Song Countdown Thanksgiving weekend. They are counting down the the Greatest Holiday Songs Ever Written by asking their listeners again to pick the Holiday songs they will be playing over Thanksgiving weekend. - November 12, 2009 - Standard Media Group

"Lil Dude"- Signed to Vicious Records & Entertainment. A Talented, Gifted, and Amazing Young Artist on the Rap and Hip Hop Scene.

"Lil Dude" is an amazing and talented artist that is ready to take his stand in the industry and show his gift. Lil Dude raps and sings and can hold down any studio and stage. Lil Dude will be one of the most valuable artists in the industry. - November 11, 2009 - Vicious Records & Entertainment

Choice Hotels Travelers Now Able to Redeem Choice Privileges Points for Music Downloads

Worldwide Lodging Franchisor Offers Hip Digital Media, Inc. Online Music Store from to its Rewards Program Members - November 11, 2009 - Hip Digital Media

Ohio English Teacher Launches Writing Service, Publishes Book Exploring Future of Rock Music

Ohio English Teacher Launches Writing Service, Publishes Book Exploring Future of Rock Music

Ohio doctorate student, English teacher launches freelance writing service TrAmerica and publishes book covering the future of the music business and the current status of rock music. - November 10, 2009 - TrAmerica

Electric Guitarists Offered New Diploma Qualifications from RGT

The Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) has launched a range of electric guitar Performance Diplomas specifically for rock, pop and blues guitarists. The Performance Diplomas provide a structured programme that will take guitarists’ playing skills from Grade 8 standard to that of a top-level performer or session musician. - November 10, 2009 - Registry of Guitar Tutors

Black Rose Productions, Inc., a Music Publishing Company Associated with ValMusic Publishing Presents "Thanksgiving in America"

Paul Val is a true American Patriot, family man, with much love for his family, community, and country. Paul's music is universal, and appeals to both a young and old audience. He has recently released his single, Thanksgiving in America. - November 09, 2009 - Black Rose Productions, Inc.

Vaqueros Paganos Band of the Month - September 2009

Number one on the top 20 chart for the indie bands blog, Band of the Month for September is Vaqueros Paganos from Argentina. - November 09, 2009 - Indie Bands Blog

Concert of Christmas Music, Lincoln Center, NY

Concert of Christmas Music, Lincoln Center, NY

Summary Blurb: Raymond Arrroyo emcees a spirited Christmas concert at Alice Tully Hall Starr Theater, Lincoln Center, “Merry Christmas New York City!” to celebrate the real reason for the season. - November 08, 2009 - ColorBlindMusic Ministries

Concert of Operatic Gems to Benefit Preemies

Sixteen exciting young performers will join forces to showcase their talent in a concert entitled “A little OPERA for little BABIES” in order to raise money for the Linden Fund, in support of Neonatal Intensive Care. “A little OPERA for little BABIES” debut concert will... - November 08, 2009 - A little OPERA for little BABIES

GoGirlsMusicFest 2009 Hits Dallas Nov 20th

It’s GoGirlsMusic Fest 2009 raising awareness and funds for maternity homes across the nation. The GoGirlsMusicFest Dallas concert will benefit The Wesley Inn Program of Promise House, a maternity home that guides 14-through 20-year-old homeless pregnant and parenting teen mothers to become healthy, independent and nurturing parents. Music for the Dallas event will be provided by Jackie Doss, Chelsea Madrigal, Cary Cooper, Merry and the Mood Swings. Donations accepted and Silent Auction. - November 07, 2009 - GoGirlsMusicFest Dallas

Octave Match Records Announces Release of Debut CD’s

Octave Match Records will release the company’s first feature CD’s internationally November 17, 2009. - November 07, 2009 - HT Media LLC

Vicious Records & Entertainment " I Want To Be A Star" Showcase Winners

Vicious Records & Entertainment "I Want To Be A Star" Showcase was a great success and the performances were all awesome. Congratulations to the winner "Tiffanne Lemay" whom was signed to Interscope. Every contestants that performed is still a winner. - November 06, 2009 - Vicious Records & Entertainment

Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series

Chicago Jazz Legends Kahil El'Zabar and Hamiet Bluiett - November 06, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

A DIY Artist/Songwriter Zana Mesihovic's Music Featured in a Hollywood Film

Zana Mesihovic wrote a song in what seemed like a nanosecond and nailed the feeling of the new film, The Lightkeepers. The Lightkeepers is directed and written by Daniel Adams, distributed by New Films International. - November 06, 2009 - Zanamusic

Reliance Media World Limited (BIG 92.7 FM) Elevates Mr. Tarun Katial to Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Ismail Dabhoya to Chief Financial Officer

Tarun Katial has been elevated from COO to Chief Executive Officer of BIG 92.7 FM. Tarun who joined as one of the earliest team member in 2006, has been actively involved in creating the growth and evolution of the radio industry in India while creating awareness about the panoramic difference that... - November 06, 2009 - BIG 92.7 FM

Big Daddy Graham and Bill Haley’s Comets to Entertain in Dover This Month

Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is set to rock around the clock with the legendary Bill Haley’s Comets on Saturday, November 14 for two performances at 9:15 and 11:15 p.m. On Saturday, November 21, Philly comedian and radio personality, Big Daddy Graham will appear for one... - November 06, 2009 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Affiliated Entertainment Group Signs R&B Singer TQ

Affiliated Entertainment Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed Westcoast R&B singer TQ as its latest artist on its record company - November 06, 2009 - Affiliated Entertainment Group

Kyle Pulido, an 11 Year Old Sparta Resident, Was Awarded the Player of the Month Award by Bill Wright’s Guitar Studio in Sparta NJ on Tuesday

Kyle Pulido, an 11 year old Sparta resident, was awarded the Player of the Month Award by Bill Wright’s Guitar Studio in Sparta NJ on Tuesday. Kyle received a signed certificate, a copy of which was placed on the wall at the studio, and a grab bag of guitar goodies, including guitar picks,... - November 05, 2009 - Bill Wright School Of Music

DJ Mix Tools CEO Announces Global Launch of DJMixTools.com

President/CEO of DJMixTools.com, along with staff of experts introduced the "DJMixTools.com" website to the world complete with the Slamin' DJ Guide as a free downloadable ebook. DJMixTools.com is a robust website to serve as a hub for up and coming disc jockeys to stay on the cutting... - November 05, 2009 - DJMixTools

Tuesdays in November are Trade Days at The Rock and Roll Emporium in Huntington Beach

The Rock and Roll Emporium (The RARE) is hosting Trade Days every Tuesday night in November at Surf City Nights from 5pm to 8pm at 205 Main Street in Huntington Beach. Items considered for trade include guitars, musical equipment, autographs, vintage concert shirts, rock and roll memorabilia, LP... - November 04, 2009 - The Rock and Roll Emporium

University of Chicago Celebrates November with Free Concerts and Daring New Music

Department of Music welcomes an exchange of ideas with public at free concerts, classes, and lectures. - November 04, 2009 - University of Chicago Department of Music

Contemporary Latin Music Educators Present: Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp - 2010 Edition Featuring: Grammy Award Winner: Clayton Cameron

Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. June 15-18, 2010 visit: www.contemporarypercussion.com for more information. - November 03, 2009 - Contemporary Latin Music Educators, LLC

2nd Release on Renegade Screw - Free New Dubstep / Breaks from Phat Koknoz

This latest release from Luxembourg's greatest musical phenomenon is a collection of wonderful tracks carved out of the night sky and oiled in orchestral textures and bass. This has proved popular with over 700 downloads in its first week - November 03, 2009 - Renegade Screw

Tommy Pope, Jr. Has a New Website That Chronicles His Rise to Fame Working His Way Up in the Industry from Selling Merchandise to Cutting His First Mixtapes

Up and coming Atlanta rap star grew his fame on the streets that resulted in his big break with Mobstyle Entertainment Inc and his top notch website thapopemusic.com... - November 02, 2009 - Tommy Pope, Jr

Grandstaff Appears on Grand Ole Opry

Grandstaff appeared on Opry stage as part of a Second Generation Show in tribute to their fathers Harold and Don Reid of the Statler Brothers. - November 02, 2009 - Yell Records

"Something to Sing About!" NYC Benefit Concert for Domestic Violence Survivors

Date/Time: Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm). Location: Bowery Poetry Club, NY, NY. Cost: $50 in advance (through www.vowbwrc.org website); $75 at the door. Intent of Concert: To raise $25,000 for Voices of Women Organizing Project (VOW), to raise awareness of Domestic Violence & the advocacy, support, & resources provided by VOW, and to empower Domestic Violence Survivors by allowing them to hear the power of their stories mirrored back to them. - November 01, 2009 - Yvonne Moneira

Black Rose Productions, Inc. Hosting Live Music Event Every Thursday at 9pm at Mangiamo's Italian Restaurant, Huntington, NY

Black Rose Productions, Inc. will be hosting a live music event every Thursday at 9 pm at Mangiamo's Italian Restaurant in Huntington Village, NY. They will be featuring the funk horn band, Uppercut. - November 01, 2009 - Black Rose Productions, Inc.

Sound Authors Radio Show Releases Interview with Clarke Buehling, Leader of The SkirtLifters, on blogtalkradio.com/soundauthors

Blog Talk Radio network broadcasting Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, features Clarke Buehling, the leader of the internationally renowned musical group, The SkirtLifters. - November 01, 2009 - Sound Authors

KBS: Pearl Entertainment's Own Knyce Releases Debut Album "I'm Da Truth," is It True or Just a Title?

Knyce (Hot female emcee) from Atlanta is Taking Hip Hop back for the Females in the industry. 16 year old female says she's the truth. Is it true or is it a title? - October 31, 2009 - KBS:Pearl Entertainment, LLC-Atlanta

Magic Sing ET-19KV Now Available at WebbyShop

Now for an even bigger and wider musical, a new edition of Magic Sing has hit the town. Music has always been a part of many people's lives and the new Magic Sing ET-19KV is now available to give more reasons for people to love and live with music. This sleek and handy videoke-in-microphone offers... - October 31, 2009 - WebbyShop

Independent Online Music Store Celebrates the Festive Season with Christmas Music Listing

Online Music store announces new music category listing for independent and unsigned Christmas Music. - October 31, 2009 - Boost Group Limited

PJ Morton Says “Don't Attack Me. Just Hear Me Out”

Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award-winning Writer-Producer, PJ Morton Responds to Critics of His Music in the November/December 2009 Issue of EEW Magazine. - October 30, 2009 - EEW Magazine

SAE Institute Alumnus Receives TEC Award

Playback Recording Studio Owner, Tucker Bodine, wins 2009 TEC Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement: Studio Design Project - October 30, 2009 - SAE Institute of Technology, US

From Dublin to DC: Furnace Mfg Completes Pressing of R.E.M.’s "Live at the Olympia" Vinyl Record Box Set

”Live at the Olympia” features 39 songs R.E.M recorded at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. In addition to the four LPs pressed by Furnace MFG, this limited-edition box set also includes two CDs and an hour-long DVD performance documentary of five nights of live rehearsals titled “This Is Not A Show.” - October 30, 2009 - Furnace MFG

ShareTheMusic.com - The First in the World, Global, Free and Legal, Music Sharing Internet Platform Has Been Launched

ShareTheMusic.com is an innovative and unique project since it does not distribute music files but it acts as a middleman among those who are willing to share their music - by enabling other Internet users to listen to it. People having a particular piece of music on their hard disk can broadcast it to only one listener at a time, and it cannot be copied by saving to the disk of another user. Owing to this, the copyright of authors, performers and producers is observed. - October 29, 2009 - DESH

A Perfect Atlanta Wedding DJ Announces Special Offer for 2010 Weddings

Elite wedding dj company A Perfect Atlanta Wedding DJ announced today they will provide free ceremony music for the first 5 brides that sign up for wedding reception services in 2010. - October 28, 2009 - Perfect Atlanta Wedding DJ

The Brooklyn Label Pioneers a New Breed of Hip Hop Record Label

The Brooklyn Label (www.TheBrooklynLabel.com) is pioneering a new form of independent Hip-Hop. The process of artists making music and a business with the same focus, is at the heart of this new venture. With a signature sound of rich acoustic elements and lyrical flows not chopped, assembled, or auto-tuned, The Brooklyn Label’s sound captures emotions that can only come through in a live performance. - October 28, 2009 - The Brooklyn Label

DBZ Guitars - World Renown Guitar Builder Dean B. Zelinsky Announces a Website Like No Other

“My new company is a whole new approach to guitar design…nothing we do here is conventional” - says DBZ Guitars CEO, Dean B. Zelinsky. - October 28, 2009 - DBZ Guitars

Alice Cooper Surprise Performance After Party at Aces & Ales! Owned by Cooper Guitarist Keri Kelli, the Set Included Cooper Classics as Well as a Great Selection Covers.

Aces & Ales is owned by Alice Cooper guitarist Keri Kelli so it made perfect sense that the band played a surprise performance this past Saturday night to a packed house of friends and fans. The set included Cooper classics 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' '18' 'Under My Wheels' and the legendary 'Schools Out'. Proudly leading a craft beer revolution, "Ace & Ales" frequently rotate a carefully chosen array of 14 beers on tap, as well as 25+ bottled brews; eleven 50-inch Plasmas and a great food selection. - October 27, 2009 - Aces & Ales

1st Annual Benefit Concert to be Held on Packers – Cowboys Weekend

Benefit Concert for Families stricken by ailments in North East Wisconsin. November 14th at Stadium View Bar at 5pm. Night before the Green Bay Packers take on the Dallas Cowboys. Performances by Fine Line, Naked Neighbors and the Happy Schnapps Combo. - October 27, 2009 - Packerplex

Scandalous Music Acquired by Jaryll Avid Corporation

Jaryll Avid Corporation has acquired the production company, Scandalous Music. The new corporation obtained the production company through the partnering of its owner, Joe Caban, and current Jaryll Avid partners, Curtis Clark, and Juan Rodriguez. Scandalous Music began business in the spring of... - October 26, 2009 - Jaryll Avid Corporation

Diana Yukawa on Waratte Iitomo

Diana Yukawa appears live as guest on Japan notorious Waratte Iitomo afternoon show hosted by Tamori (Morita Kazuyoshi). - October 24, 2009 - Diana Yukawa

New Artist Website Launch – chanlobun.com

A.No.Bid Records announced today the launch of the www.chanlobun.com website for the band chanlobun. The site is a place for fans to learn about the band, keep up on the latest in chanlobun escapades, join the chanlobun mailing list, and purchase chanlobun music. “The website is a great... - October 24, 2009 - Anobid Records

Self-Made-Man: K’s First Song is the Anthem of the SMM Generation

K's first single called Self-made-Man is the anthem for the Self-Made-Man Generation and is free to download on their website. - October 24, 2009 - Mother Nation Publishing

Woodstock & 3,000 Guitars Live via TodoCast.tv

TodoCast.tv, the open access online video platform for live and archived video content announced today the live web-broadcast of West Fest, a 40th anniversary tribute to Woodstock in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, October 25th. West Fest is expecting over 100,000 attendees at the festival featuring 42... - October 23, 2009 - TodoCast

The Launching of SheetMusicDigitalWorld.com This Month of October

SheetMusicDigitalWorld.com has launched this month of October, they have over 40,000 digital sheet music from all genre, arrangements, instruments and artists of all time. - October 23, 2009 - Sheet Music Digital World

Diana Yukawa Releases the Butterfly Effect

Violinist, Diana Yukawa Releases New Album “The Butterfly Effect.” - October 23, 2009 - Diana Yukawa

Video Game Music Community Announces Original Game Music Competition, with Grand Prize of $500

Today, The remixSite Group announced the remixSite Composition Combat, a competition between game music composers to create the best original game theme. Competitors will attempt to capture the essence of a storyline for a fictional "game," with the contest being judged by community vote. The winner will receive a grand prize of $500 cash. - October 23, 2009 - remixSite Group

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