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The Head of Sunset Records & Home Video Company (SRVD) Announces the Launch of a Brand New Service Enabling Promotion and Distribution Company
The head of Sunset Records & Home Video Company (SRVD) Announces The Launch Of A Brand New Service Enabling Promotion and Distribution Company for Indie Musicians, Indie Record Labels and Indie Filmmakers. Don Lichterman, the head of Sunset Records launches Go Distro this week as a way to... - October 02, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Latin Hip Hop Dance Artist Master MC Has Officially Signed a New Record Deal with the New York City Based, Sunset Urban Records
Sunset Urban signs the Master MC to a worldwide recording deal, the new album is due out in mid November this year. When Don Lichterman, the head of Sunset Urban and Sunset Records, first heard the music of Master MC, he says that “there was no doubt that I felt he was the next ingredient to... - October 01, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Death and Taxes Lead Singer Jay Link Rocks the Detox
To shed his final 80 pounds in the next 8 months, Link has partnered up with a hot upstart beverage called Simplifast. Simplifast will help him quickly and safely accomplish a series of short liquid juice fasts each month. - September 30, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Multimedia Online Services, Inc Announces Moozone.com - Its New Music Service
Multimedia Online Services, Inc releases its new music service - moozone.com. Moozone.com is an online store, online music storage facility, and a social network. It lets users upload their own music libraries, create personal networks of friends, discover new music, and purchase it from its vast catalog (over 6 million titles). - September 30, 2009 - Multimedia Online Services, Inc
Reggae Sumfest Goes Virtual - Streaming to the World
Premier Reggae Festival, "Reggae Sumfest" has gone virtual. Fans of Reggae Sumfest 2009 can continue to experience it by viewing it online at www.reggaesumfest.tv. - September 30, 2009 - CbeanMedia.TV
Matt Stansberry Signs with Authentik Artists
Authentik Artists is proud to announce the signing of Oklahoma City, OK singer-songwriter Matt Stansberry. Over the past few years Matt Stansberry has been ambitiously touring and getting his music in front of eager ears. In 2008, Matt and his band toured Japan for sold out crowds in Tokyo,... - September 30, 2009 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Nashville Palace to Host Keith Whitley Memorial Tribute Concert with Special Appearance by "Artist to the Stars" Corey Frizzell
“Artist to The Stars”, Corey Frizzell will be a special guest for the Keith Whitley Memorial Tribute Concert at the world famous, Nashville Palace. Frizzell will be on hand as one of his fine art prints of the late Whitley is auctioned. Frizzell will autograph and present the print to... - September 30, 2009 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
New Samantha Fox Song, "Tomorrow" by Marc Mysterio, Cracks Its First Top 10 in Europe, Sam's 1st in 20 Years ("I Haven't Felt This Excited Since 'Touch Me' Broke in 86!")
Last week, global media reported that Samantha Fox is back as 'Dance-Floor-Diva'. This week the confirmation that her comeback -- behind Superstar Dance Maestro Marc Mysterio -- has some legs: "Tomorrow" has just cracked its First Top 10 in Europe checking in this week at #7 in the National Radio Top 20 Chart for Cyprus -- her first new top 10 in almost 20 years. "Tomorrow" Marc Mysterio ft Samantha Fox is out now exclusively on Beatport (www.beatport.com). - September 30, 2009 - World Class Records
Audiosocket Inks a Deal with MTV Networks as a Preferred Music Vendor
Audiosocket, Inc., an industry leader in independent music licensing for film and television, has inked a deal with MTV Networks as a preferred music vendor. This gives music supervisors of MTV Networks online access to license cutting edge artists for MTVN television and multimedia... - September 30, 2009 - Audiosocket
The Best of Both Lifes - a Mixed-Reality Concert
San Francisco band This Device will present a mixed-reality concert, merging the real with the virtual. The interactive 3D virtual world Second Life has become a mecca for live music concerts of all types. - September 30, 2009 - This Device
Prairie View A&M /Grambling State Street Party in the West End
Prairie View A&M and Grambling State (PVAM/GSU) have a new home in Dallas for their big pre-game party. Prairie View A&M Dallas Alumni and the West End Association have joined forces to welcome both schools, their alumni and their families to the West End for one of their famous Street Parties. Free live music featuring: Inner City All-Stars and In the Mix Band, fantastic food and street performers make the West End party central for PVAM/GSU football fans. - September 29, 2009 - West End Association
Negro Fluo Band of the Week w/e 26th September 2009
After a closely fought competition, Negro Fluo from Argentina, have emerged as the Band of the Week on the Indie Bands blog w/e 26th September 2009. - September 29, 2009 - Indie Bands Blog
Crayzee Joe Joins Other Rap Artists in Performing at "Hip-Hop for the Cure" Concert to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research
Rap artists support walkers in the Breast Cancer 3 Day walk with proceeds being raised from benefit concert in Roswell, Georgia. - September 29, 2009 - Crayzee Joe
Bottoms Up Dayton Ohio's Newest Live Local Dance and Party Cover Band
Bottoms Up is Dayton, Ohio's newest dance and party band made up of some of Dayton's best local musicians. Bottoms Up plays the hits everyone knows and loves; they offer a list of rockin' dance hits from the 1960's through today that should please everyone. - September 28, 2009 - Bottoms Up
Led Zeppelin Author Ralph Hulett to Sign Copies of His Latest Book on October 6th at the Rock and Roll Emporium in Huntington Beach, CA
Ralph Hulett, local author and photographer whose work has appeared in Relix, Goldmine and Vintage Guitar magazines and on the television programs VH1 "Behind the Music" ABC News Downtown, will sign copies of his new book, "Led Zeppelin: Good Times, Bad Times; A Visual Biography of... - September 28, 2009 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Sound Authors Radio Show Releases Interview with Roy Zimmerman on blogtalkradio.com/soundauthors
Blog Talk Radio network broadcasting Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, features well-known satirical singer/songwriter Roy Zimmerman. - September 27, 2009 - Sound Authors
Sarasota Opera Artists Get 'Up Close'
Music lovers will have the unique opportunity to be on stage with the singers starring in Sarasota Opera’s fall production of Verdi’s La traviata. Only a limited number of tickets are being sold for this October 17 special event. - September 27, 2009 - Sarasota Opera
SongDoor 2009 International Songwriting Competition Giving All Entrants Free Melody-Writing Software and Songwriting Course
The SongDoor 2009 International Songwriting Competition will be giving every person who enters free melody-writing software and a free online songwriting course from SongU.Com. - September 27, 2009 - SongDoor
September’s Featured Discount at Avnex with 40% Off on AV Music Morpher Gold
www.audio4fun.com - AVnex Ltd. is now offering September’s Featured Discount program to encourage customers to go shopping at the online store of AVnex - Audio4fun.com. The program is featured with a 40% off discount on the retail price of AV Music Morpher Gold. Any customer who visits the store and purchases a copy of AV Music Morpher Gold will receive a 40% off coupon and save almost $40. For more information, please visit http://www.audio4fun.com. - September 27, 2009 - AVSoft Corp.
The Miami Carnival Invades the Polish Club with Dance Hall Reggae Artist Alayna on October 10 as Part of a Weekend of Festivities
The 2009 Miami Carnival Invasion features live music all night on October 10th featuring Alayna, Sugar band, Jam Tyme, Umb Soldiers, Showtime Band along with DJ Kevy kev, DJ Soso-HD and Ras Selah. All over the world, Carnival is considered to be one of the most festive celebrations that actually... - September 26, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Music Industry Heavyweight, MP3waxx.com, Continues to Have Tremendous Growth and Great Success
Music industry heavyweight, MP3Waxx.com, continues to have tremendous growth and great success as we approach the end of the 3rd quarter. DJs and tastemakers internationally recognize MP3Waxx.com as the top source for breaking new releases. MP3Waxx.com has thousands of DJs joining their network on... - September 26, 2009 - MP3Waxx.com
Matt Venuti New CD Hangisphere Now Available
In his latest release, Hangisphere, Matt Venuti reaches deep into the soul of the Hang creating spell-binding instrumental compositions. 'Matt plays the soul of the Hang.' - Felix Rohner, Hangmaker. Available at www.venusians.com/cdreleases.php - September 25, 2009 - Matt Venuti
Electronic Music Industry Event, Flux Summit, to Take Place in San Francisco on October 1, 2009
On October 1st, the Flux Summit, a free, single evening event featuring a discussion, a mixer and a music review session will take place at Pyramind in San Francisco. - September 25, 2009 - Flux Summit
Sonic Freedom Presents Mercy Me Autographed Guitar Giveaway
Tim Mainka, the multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer known as Sonic Freedom®, offers a Mercy Me Autographed Guitar Giveaway worldwide at SonicFreedom.com - September 25, 2009 - Sonic Freedom® LLC
Classical Connect Launches the New Interviews Channel
Classical Connect inaugurates the launch of the Interviews channel by publishing Bruce Duffie’s interview with Elliott Carter. - September 25, 2009 - Classical Connect LLC
The Rotary Club in Orlando to Host Alayna’s Birthday Bash on October 3rd
Tropical Records formally invites all dancehall reggae fans to celebrate the Queen of Dancehall Reggae, Alayna’s birthday party bash in Orlando, Florida at the Rotary Club on Saturday, October 3rd. - September 25, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Electronic Planet Ensemble Presents IN.CAR.NATION - a Celebration of Cool Cars
Electronic Planet Ensemble presents IN.CAR.NATION, a multi-media environment of sight, sound and words to celebrate the cultural elegance of cool cars. - September 25, 2009 - Electronic Planet Ensemble
A New Feature: Custom Backing Track, a Worldwide Exclusive Offer for Musicians
The "backing tracks" are the instrumental versions that accompany a singer. Thanks to the success of having 20,000 available songs, the karaoke version website now offers a new feature, the "custom backing track": a state of the art service which allows the creation of mp3 accompaniment to download. This is a worldwide exclusive offer. - September 24, 2009 - Recisio
Charles Band Gets Ready for His Full Moon Horror Road Show 2009 Tour by Playing 20 Different Cities All Over America
In support of the Full Moon Archives double CD Set, horror film noir legend, Charles Band sets up an interactive multimedia tour with his live 2009 Road Show tour all over the United States. Charles Band gets ready for his Full Moon Horror Road Show 2009 tour by playing 20 different cities all... - September 24, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Detroit Live Magazine Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
Detroit Live Magazine is proud to be reporting on music and entertainment in the Motor City since October 2008. They will be publishing their biggest and best issue to hit newsstands Sept. 24th, 2009. - September 24, 2009 - Detroit Live Magazine
America's Urban Icon's Audition Website is Live
Phusion Entertainment, an Orlando, Florida based production company, currently has a nationwide talent search for unsigned Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin Pop/Rap, & Reggae music artists for a reality based talent show. Contestants can easily audition at www.americasurbanicon.com. - September 23, 2009 - americasurbanicon.com
Volora is a Huge Hit on BET J in the Hollywood Database
BET-J has a huge hit on their hands with VOLORA!, a new weekly variety/magazine show that aired on July 26 and will continue to air on Sunday evenings. The new music variety show is hosted and produced by Volora Howell, a singer and jazz journalist who lights up the screen as she interviews and entertains on a program that focuses on Soul, Smooth Jazz, Neo-Soul, Classic Soul and today's R&B. Guest on VOLORA! include Grammy winner John Legend, Donna Summer, Diana Ross. - September 22, 2009 - Volora Howell
Skatetronics.com Interviews Participants of the Sunset Strip Music Festival
September 10-12 the 2nd Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival was held in Los Angeles and was a huge success and Skatetronics.com was there to capture it. Skatetronics has video interviews from the 3 day event which was held right on the historic Sunset strip and headlined recording stars like Ozzie Osborne, KORN, LMFAO, Fishbone, Kottonmouth and many others and skatetronics.com was there to cover the festival with interviews and video of this stellar event. - September 21, 2009 - SkateTronics.com
Publisher Lawrence Kirsch Communications Launches a New Bruce Springsteen Book, "The Light in Darkness"
With more than 200 photos and 100 original stories penned by Springsteen's legendary fans, "The Light in Darkness" is a look at Springsteen's fourth album, "Darkness on the Edge of Town," from the fan's perspective. - September 21, 2009 - Kirsch Communications
Karine Hannah Live at the Metropolitan Room
Montreal-born Karine Hannah began singing at age 4—and she hasn’t stopped since. Heralded by Grammy-winning producer Jim Steinman as “the best singer I have heard since Celine Dion,” the powerhouse performer has worked with such industry legends as producers David Foster and... - September 19, 2009 - Young Pals Music
Do Not Waste Your Precious Music
Re-created Sound Ltd. launched new services for music listener such as record cleaning, music transfer to CD and room acoustic treatment. Having acquired a high reputation in music recording by their Tone-Pearls Records label, the company now offers professional services to Irish costumers, who... - September 19, 2009 - Re-created Sound Limited
Amy Speace Says It's "a Huge Honor" to Open for Nanci Griffith on Upcoming Northeast Shows
This October, Amy Speace can add a new highlight to her ever-growing list of accomplishments this year: a string of dates with legendary songstress Nanci Griffith. "Of the many artists that I look up to Nanci Griffith surely is high up on my list of influences," says Speace, "and it... - September 18, 2009 - MusicDish
Deana Martin’s New CD "Volare" Brings Coolness Back with Classic ‘Hollywood’ Release Party at Capitol Records Studios
The Same Studio in Which Her Dad “Dino” Recorded. - September 17, 2009 - Legacy Media Relations
TalentTrove.com Announces Sam Ash Music Winners
TalentTrove.com, a global online talent community created to help individuals share their talents with the world, has announced the winners of its Sam Ash Music Electronica contest. Sam Ash Music’s sponsored contest asked contestants to create original tracks that emphasized the use of... - September 17, 2009 - TalentTrove
Deep Springs Ent Major Artist: Linzi Stoppard and FUSE Sign Unprecedented Record Deal for Rock Violin Act
Deep Springs Announces FUSE's Global Record Deal - Album Out in the New Year - Rumoured to be the Most Innovative String Album for Over a Generation - September 16, 2009 - Deep Springs Ent
The First of Its Kind: Tween and Teen Concert Series Launches in Clovis, California - a Message of Empowerment, Inspiration and Leadership
Announces the first of its kind: “Jeans Bring Dreams” Tween/Teen Concert Series scheduled for October 10, 2009, to be held at the Sierra Vista Mall Community Park in Clovis, California from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. www.jeansbringdreams.com - September 16, 2009 - dekoposh, Inc.
Entrepreneur Alfred DiMora Named Honorary Chair of Tribute Concert for Songwriter Dennis Lambert in Benefit for DesertArc Nov. 14
Alfred DiMora Named Honorary Chair of Tribute Concert for Songwriter Dennis Lambert in Benefit for DesertArc Nov. 14. DiMora also will be honored with a "star" on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars Nov. 15 2009 ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in front of the historic Palm Canyon Theater on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. - September 16, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar
RumBum.com to Host the Live Stream of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, Live from Austin, Texas
Long known as a hub of independent music and art, the city of Austin will play host to the biggest music festival of the fall season – the Austin City Limits Music Festival, set to take place October 2-4 in Austin’s beautiful Zilker Park. For those who can’t come on down to... - September 16, 2009 - RumBum.com
Contech BPO Services Pvt. Ltd. Explores New Horizons in Digital Sheet Music Engraving Services During the Visit at Musikmesse, Germany
Contech BPO Services Pvt. Ltd. expands its capabilities in digital sheet music engraving and transcription services and bags the projects from individual musicians and publishing companies around the globe. - September 16, 2009 - Contech BPO Services Pvt. Ltd.
Tropical Records Presents the "Project Reggaeologist" Album Release Party Featuring the Original Black Pantah at the Club Antigua
The Original Black Pantah plays a very special live concert on September 29th at the world famous Club Antigua in the heart of Orlando, Florida. Tropical Records presents “Project Reggaeologist,” CD release Party this month at the world famous Club Antigua in Orlando, Florida. The very... - September 16, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Living with the Myth of Janis Joplin. The History of Big Brother & the Holding Co.
Written by Michael Spörke and English translation by Sam Andrew Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN-10: 1409284999 ISBN-13: 978-1409284994 Spörke’s biography narrates, from the beginning in 1965, each Big Brother member’s life story. Where they each came from? What are their roots? How they see their time with Janis Joplin? What they experienced after their Janis time? - September 15, 2009 - Michael Spörke
Psych-Improv Act Kohoutek Preps Limited Two Color Vinyl LP for World Release
DC-Philadelphia based improvised experimental psych-rock collective ready world wide limited edition orange and white vinyl only release "LossLess Loss" for October 6 street date. - September 15, 2009 - Prophase Music
Heather Waters' Fall Tour Announced
East Coast and Midwest tour dates announced for Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Heather Waters. - September 15, 2009 - Mighty Like a Rosebud Records
International Music Artists, LR-60 & Mr. Moods Get Ready to Release Its Ultraviolence Cd with Sunset Jazz Recordings in November This Year
Sunset Jazz gets ready to release Ultravoice by the top downtempo, acid jazz artist in the world, LR-60 & Mr. Moods in November. From 4th Street to Waterloo Park to the state Capitol building, Austin, Texas is a city that is filled with right wing lobbyists, a major University that in most... - September 15, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Vince Smith Releases Anticipated 3rd CD
Vince Smith releases "Anthology In Acoustic" his 3rd CD on Saturday, October 17th, 2009. - September 15, 2009 - Vince Smith