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The Beautiful Ones Are Set to Release "Grandio City" Digitally with Sunset Connect

The beautiful ones are gearing up to release its debut album with Sunset Connect titled "Grandio City". The album will be dropping worldwide on August 25, with exclusive releases at specific strategic partners on August 4. The beautiful ones debuts with Sunset Connect after the... - July 22, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

Benefit Concert to Help Local Cat Refuge Care for Record Numbers

Famous Chapel Hill music venue Cat's Cradle will host a concert featuring Tres Chicas, Luego and Gambling the Muse on August 21 to benefit The Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill cat sanctuary in Pittsboro, North Carolina. - July 22, 2009 - The Goathouse Refuge

Fake Elegance Signs a Record Deal with Sunset Records. The Debut Album is Expected to Hits Stores This Fall.

Fake Elegance signs with Sunset Records today and the label is excited to release the first album this September. Formed in the Ukraine, Fake Elegance has found the way of casting their wide musical range with a new recording deal at Sunset Records. The band has fused an evocative rock n roll... - July 22, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

Mario Calegari & Eddie Cumana at Mansion New Jersey Hosted by Ele Kauderer and Extreme Rush

Kult Records and Extreme Rush Records in association with Ele aka Lazar and Danielle along side the Extreme Rush Team presents a Kult takeover of Therapy Thursdays with International super Star, Mario Calegari and the legend, Eddie Cumana. Opening sets will be presented by guest DJs Rob Barbosa and Vandersames. - July 21, 2009 - Extreme Rush Ventures Events

Shock Departure for Fan Favorite O’Shea on CMT's Can You Duet

Legendary Songwriter Speaks Out. - July 21, 2009 - O’Shea

MyPayCut.Com Launched Today Promises a One-Stop Shop for the Marketing of Intellectual Property - a Web Site for These Hard Times

A new web site for these hard times has been launched today in San Francisco, California.MyPayCut.Com provides photographers, cameramen, writers, journalists, writers of scientific and specialized papers, actors, composers, singers, bands, inventors, and amateurs a great place to display their materials to prospective buyers. - July 20, 2009 - MyPayCut.Com, LLC

Music from the Motion Picture Thirst by Park Chan-wook to be Released on Milan Records on Tuesday July 28, 2009

A priest becomes a vampire… another man’s wife is coveted… a deadly seduction triggers murder. Thirst is the new film from director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). A box office smash in Korea, Thirst was honored with the Prix... - July 20, 2009 - Milan Records

Dancehall Artist Alayna Has Signed an Exclusive Recording Agreement with the New York Based Record Label Tropical Records, a Sunset Records Company

Under the terms of their recording agreement, the upstart reggae and world music record label will release the brand new full length Controversy CD from the artist on September 22. The CD will be made available at every major retail outlet on the world along with every digital distribution outlet... - July 20, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

Project: Reggaeologist is the Worldwide CD Release from the World’s Most Renowned Dancehall, Club and Reggae Artists, the Original Black Pantah, on Tropical / Sunset

The original Black Pantah sets up to release his debut CD, Project: Reggaelogost with Sunset’s, Tropical Records on August 11th. - July 20, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

Kansas City Celebrates 50 Years of Music Making

J.W. Pepper's Kansas City location marks a milestone supporting area music directors. - July 19, 2009 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.

West Yellowstone, MT Gets Ready to Rock with Suzy Bogguss; Add a Musical Weekend, July 24th & 25th to Your Yellowstone Trip

Black Mountain Productions presents Suzy Bogguss of Grammy & Country Music Award fame. This fantastic evening is a benefit for "Music in the Park." Tickets are $20.00 (adults) and $15.00 children (15 & under) and are available in Bozeman at Cactus Records. Call 406-646-7701 to reserve tickets in advance. The following evening, Brenn Hill, 2004 AWA Male Vocalist of the Year, will perform for free in the West Yellowstone City Park, starting at 7:00 PM. - July 19, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce

Breakbeat Label UFO Recordings Announces Release Schedule

Original tracks will be available for purchase at five online music stores this month. - July 19, 2009 - UFO Recordings

Russell Reid Sponsors Wave Gathering Music Festival

Russell Reid was a proud sponsor of the 4th Annual Wave Gathering Music Festival, held in Asbury Park NJ on June 19-21st. - July 18, 2009 - Russell Reid / Mr. John

Project Groove Mobile DJ Company Will Give Away Free Dance to a Local School

Project Groove DJs announced today that they are launching a contest that will give local students a chance to win a free dance at their school. - July 18, 2009 - Project Groove Mobile DJs

Black Lagoon Set to Launch Second Album Certified Stars Gives New Voice to Hip Hop. Single “Fever” Available Now.

Detroit's own hip hop group Black Lagoon Releases single - Fever. - July 17, 2009 - Prana Marketing

The BIG Sessions @ International DJ Expo Monday, August 10, 2009

The BIG Sessions is ramping up for a stellar crowd at the 2009 International DJ Expo from Aug. 10-13 at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., there are so many BIG players shining throughout. Rounding up major talent including Joanna Krupa, America Olivo, Natalie Reid, Kaci Battaglia, Chris Wills, Rod Carrillo, Camel Rider, Peter Presta, Ray Roc and Lost Daze. - July 16, 2009 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC

Pricedelight.com Releases Article: Vinyl Records Are Making a Comeback; Do You Have Something to Play Them on?

What are Your Options for Enjoying Your Vinyl Records. - July 16, 2009 - Pricedelight.com

Giving Back to the Community; De'Vonne Records Recording Artist Root Deep, to Give Free Performances in Support of Non-Profit Organization and Community Health Fair

National Recording Artist, Root Deep, is announcing the release of his new CD, Mind Musik 101, by De’Vonne Records, and is now slated to perform at two events in Metro Atlanta, GA; to benefit Families, Children, and Domestic Abuse Victims. - July 16, 2009 - Molly Dog Films

Classical Connect Presents Five Modern Composers

ClassicalConnect.com presents five modern classical composers via its free virtual concert hall. - July 16, 2009 - Classical Connect LLC

Classic Bowie Track Set to Raise Awareness of Local Helensburgh ‘Heroes’ as Scots Community Bids for Chart Success

A Scottish community is readying itself to release a version of the classic David Bowie track 'Heroes', on 1st August 2009, which is the end product of six months hard work by over 100 local volunteer singers and musicians. - July 16, 2009 - Helensburgh Heroes

Decorated Rap Stars, Three 6 Mafia, Plan Cookery Show

Oscar winning hip-hop artists, DJ Paul and Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia, have teamed up with reality showrunner and producer, Adam Briles (Survivor, The Contender, Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment), on a new television project titled, “Cookin’ Ain’t Easy!” The project was... - July 15, 2009 - Mise En Scene Entertainment, Inc.

Legendary Eddie Hinton Album Set for US Release

"Very Extremely Dangerous," the only album released during Eddie Hinton's lifetime, is set for reissue in late September 2009. - July 15, 2009 - Reel Music Inc.

Taliferro Music Announces the Release of "Apple A Day" by Loop Division

Loop Division Suggests an "Apple A Day." Chill Out and Downtempo artist Loop Division releases an "Apple A Day" - in online stores. This is the second downtempo/chillout music release from Taliferro Music this month. - July 15, 2009 - Taliferro Music

Monroe Musical Instrument Store and Music School Wins “Best of the Gold Coast” Connecticut Award

Creative Music Center selected by Moffley Publication readers as the 2009 “Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut” in two categories: Best Musical Instruments store and Best Music Lessons. - July 15, 2009 - Creative Music Center

Drum, Dance, and Didge in the Meadow

Experience the Joy of the drumbeat is the theme for this month's drum circle, sponsored by The Chakra Shack, to be held Saturday, July 18th, from 1-4 p.m., at the Mount San Jacinto State Park meadow in Idyllwild, CA. The event is free with suggested donations of $10-15 to cover the costs of the... - July 15, 2009 - The Chakra Shack

Mike The Pike Productions Finalizes Three Additional Acts for Big Summer Show

MTP Productions contracts Metro Station, Cobra Starship and Katie Chonacas a.k.a. Kyriaki Sunday for stadium event. - July 15, 2009 - Katie Chonacas

RumBum.com to Stream Live from the Mile High Music Festival July 18-19

RumBum.com has partnered with the Mile High Music Festival to sponsor the live stream for the Festival, happening July 18-19th in the fields of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado. - July 15, 2009 - Rum Bum

Legendary 1971 Kool & the Gang Album Re-Issued on CD

"Kool & The Gang Live at PJ's, Hollywood" was the band's third album and is acknowledged as one of the finest jazz-funk albums of the '70s. - July 14, 2009 - Reel Music Inc.

Placido Domingo Named Ambassador

Guide for the Arts names Washington National Opera’s Maestro as first D.C. recipient. - July 14, 2009 - InStep Communications LLC

New Music Enhances the Manifesting Process: Aims to Help People Get Faster Results with the Law of Attraction

A new series of musical recordings works on a subconscious level to help people manifest their desires and get faster results with the law of attraction. The music, developed by renowned health practitioner and music therapist Emmanuel Dagher, fuses metaphysical techniques and audio frequencies with the appeal of the catchiest top-40, pop music sound. - July 14, 2009 - Magnified Manifesting

Black Dada Performs on BET's 106 & Park

R&B/Hip-hop artist Black Dada brings his hit single to the world when he performs "Imma Zoe" live today on BET's 106 & Park at 6:20pm. The Universal Republic/Strictly Business artist has been killing the airwaves in the southern markets, and mainly in Miami, where "Imma... - July 14, 2009 - Black Dada

Legendary MC Shan to be on the Seventh Installment of First Team Music's "The Bring Your 'A' Game Tour"

October 2009 marks the seventh installment of the fastest growing independent hip hop series in America, “The Bring Your ‘A’ Game Tour.” This session features Akil The MC of Jurassic 5; hip hop legend, MC Shan; DJ TminusOne, an original member of the Rebelz of Rhythm; the... - July 14, 2009 - First Team Music

New Book Examines Importance of Worship

Bode Ososami Sheds Light, Shares Knowledge in Informative Religious Text in a New Christian Book. - July 13, 2009 - Bode Ososami

Motown Legend Chris Clark to Perform in UK

Chris Clark, the first white female vocalist ever to record an album for Motown, will be appearing in the UK in November as part of the Mama Group's "Divas of Motown" series. - July 13, 2009 - Reel Music Inc.

DBZ Guitars Announces The Making of a Guitar Company

For the first time in history a legendary guitar maker has granted us a unique opportunity: A front row seat to a real behind the scenes look at “The Making of a Guitar Company”. - July 13, 2009 - DBZ Guitars

2nd Annual Trey Gray Tee Off for a Cure

Local musician is drumming up awareness of neurological disease with 2nd annual golf tournament. - July 13, 2009 - Trey Gray Tee Off For A Cure

Perspex Art is the New Canvas Prints

One company from the UK has launched a new product that they say will replace canvas prints in the art market. - July 11, 2009 - Four Blank Walls

Saturday, July 18 Naples Florida Entertainers Erica Wagner & Nate Huffman Perform a Musical Tribute to Sonny & Cher

Saturday, July 18 Erica Wagner & Nate Huffman Perform a Tribute to Sonny & Cher in Naples, Florida at Six Degrees Exhibitions. The musical production, "A Step Back In Time" revitalizes the CBS' hit TV show "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.” - July 11, 2009 - Interior Solutions of Naples

Michael Jackson "King of Pop" Song Requests Soar Nearly 600% at Weddings and Parties Since Death on June 25th

“The day Michael Jackson passed away we immediately noticed a spike in the number of requests for his songs,” said Scott Kartsounes, CEO of DJ Intelligence® parent company Intelligence, Inc. and former DJ. “It was incredible how many people immediately jumped online to alter the request lists for their upcoming weddings & parties, making sure the King of Pop would be memorialized and honored at their events.” - July 11, 2009 - Intelligence, Inc.

Todd Rundgren to Perform "A Wizard, a True Star" Live in Stamford CT This September at the Palace Theater

Rock/Pop Icon Todd Rundgren is returning to Fairfield County to perform his seminal 1973 album "A Wizard, A True Star" live in its entirety at the Stamford Center for the Arts Palace Theater on September 9, 2009. Ticket information is available at www.AWATSlive.com. Todd will perform the entire AWATS album plus a second full set of songs spanning his remarkable 40 year career backed by an all-star band featuring Jesse Gress, Kasim Sulton, Prairie Prince, Greg Hawkes, & Roger Powell. - July 10, 2009 - RundgrenRadio.com

Xfuel and 95.9 The Rat WRAT-FM Launch Mobile Guitar Challenge Series

Xfuel the Extreme Energy Shot for gamers and 95.9 The Rat WRAT-FM developed and launched the ultimate virtual Guitar Challenge vehicle. The vehicle is a self-contained trailer that has contestants challenging each other (or just playing for fun) in an outdoor like concert atmosphere complete with... - July 10, 2009 - Xfuel

Golden Monkey Tattoo Grand Opening July 10th Celebration

A new tattoo business is opening in Fredericksburg Va this weekend but this one has a unique twist. Golden Monkey Tattoo is having it's grand opening celebration with a benefit concert for local missions on July 10th at 6pm. Golden Monkey tattoo is the area's only tattoo business that also features... - July 10, 2009 - No Explanation Productions LLC

Teenage Punk Rock Prodigy "Just Kait" Selected as MTV's Discover and Download Artist

17-year-old high school senior Kaitlyn DiBenedetto – who performs under the fitting alias “Just Kait” – will beak on MTV as their featured Discover and Download artist during the week of July 20th. - July 10, 2009 - Just Kait

Jim Pollock: A Phantasy Pheast Exhibit Closing Party ft. The Heavy Pets

Renowned Phish Artist Displays Collection, Exhibit Closes with Live Music. - July 10, 2009 - Brotherly Love Productions

Dynamic Producer & Dynamic Songwriter Present The Track Meet - Producer Expo & Member Invitational - August 1, 2009 in Washington, DC

This full day event will educate up & coming producers and songwriters on the state of the music industry and teach strategies and tactics to break into the major music and entertainment industries. The event will also feature 2 listening and feedback sessions. - July 09, 2009 - Dynamic Producer

Reggae Legend Mabrak Signs New Record Deal with Tropical / Sunset Records

Award-winning roots reggae drumming legend, Mabrak, has signed a new recordings deal to distribute his Mabrak Music company with the Tropical/Sunset Record Label. - July 09, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

DBZ Guitars Announces The Imperial - "Experience Tonal Qualities That You’ve Never Heard"

DBZ Guitars is proud to announce the latest revolution in guitar design: the Imperial. Straight from the mind of legendary guitar designer Dean Zelinsky, the Imperial features classic, large-bodied appeal carved down to a mere 5/8 of an inch thick. “A guitar like this has never been built before so it’s only natural that you’ll experience tonal qualities that you’ve never heard,” says DBZ founder and CEO Dean B. Zelinsky. - July 08, 2009 - DBZ Guitars