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West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents Free "Spirit of America" Concert
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, presents the "Spirit of America" concert on Saturday June 27, 2009 at 7 p.m. The program is presented in cooperation with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, the City of West Covina, the Covina United Methodist Church and the West Covina United Methodist Church. Music by Dvorak, Gershwin, Albert, Mann, Sousa and Smith will be performed. - June 02, 2009 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Presents The Buckinghams in Concert, June 20th, at Odell Williamson Auditorium, Bolivia, NC
The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Chamber annual fundraiser invites residents and vacationers to hear The Buckinghams, June 20th at the Odell Williamson Auditorium. Sponsorship Deadline is Friday, June 4. Limited VIP party tickets at $45 available for nonsponsors. More info from the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce online http://nbchamberofcommerce.com or call George Murray at 910-371-3833. General concert-only tickets are $25, available at http://www.bccowa.com/. - June 02, 2009 - The Buckinghams
EX2tremely Good Jazz at X2 Resort Samui
X2 Resorts Thailand proudly presents exclusive performances by Josee Koning, one of Holland’s most famed Jazz vocalists, at their stunning X2 resort on the tropical island of Koh Samui. - June 01, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Alpha 7 Ministries Goes "Beyond the Walls" with New Instrumental Gospel/Jazz CD
Alpha 7 Ministries releases "Beyond The Walls" CD. A balanced blend of instrumental music that crosses many genres (Gospel Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Inspirational, Easy Listening). It will reach beyond the walls of your heart and impact your every emotion. - May 31, 2009 - Alpha 7 Ministries
Wave Gathering 2009 Announces Artists
Asbury Park's annual music festival returns with new artists and old favorites. - May 31, 2009 - NewJerseyStage
Prophet Bryant William Hewitt, from Broadway to Rock N Roll Promoter to Homeless to Leader in Ministry
National ministry through blessed sponsorship program and with experienced media and entertainment ties, makes movement to change the lives of the homeless nation wide. - May 29, 2009 - mcn ministries
Chrishan to Release 'B**** Look At Me Now' Through Hit Republic Music
Newcoming R&B singer-songwriter & producer Chrishan is preparing to release his first single since "2 Late 4 Us" which peaked at #1 on Amazon.com. "B**** Look At Me Now" is set to be one of the biggest singles of the summer." The single, which featured Lil Wayne in... - May 29, 2009 - Hit Republic Music LLC
Classical Label's Uptempo Sampler CD Aims to Energize
Upbeat classical music with a “propulsive rhythmic energy” suited to exercise, driving, and other active pursuits awaits listeners on a new compilation CD titled "Cedille on the Move: High-Energy Tracks from Chicago’s Classical Record Label" (Cedille Records CDR 8002, $8. - May 29, 2009 - Cedille Records
Cedille Records Now Distributed by Naxos in Western Hemisphere
Cedille Records, Chicago’s acclaimed, independent nonprofit classical record company, has joined Naxos of America’s family of distributed labels. Naxos of America this month became exclusive distributor of all Cedille Records titles in the United States and Canada and, through its... - May 29, 2009 - Cedille Records
Doing It All for Love - Jeff Stone's CD Release "Only Me"
On his latest CD release Only Me, Jeff Stone does it all. - May 29, 2009 - Jeff Stone Rocks.com
J.W. Pepper Opens Doors to Two New Warehouses
J.W. Pepper, the world's largest sheet music store, has begun distribution from their two new music warehouses. - May 28, 2009 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Classical Connect Expands Virtual Concert Hall to Social Networks
ClassicalConnect.com launches new presence on social networking sites. - May 28, 2009 - R2 (squared) Relations
Online Ticket Broker Gives $30 Dollars Off Entire Ticket Inventory
National online ticket broker, Ticket Chest offering $30 off entire ticket inventory on their website is featured on MyFox Chicago News Deal of the Day - May 28, 2009 - Ticket Chest Corporation
The Aqua League's Repositioning Begins
Ironhorse Music Group's production team The Aqua League's LP The Repositioning is available now. - May 28, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Jani Lane & Janet Gardner Join 'Rock'n'Roll Rat Pack' - Celebrity Rock Group Scrap Metal Announces Special Guests for Summer Rock Event
Celebrity Rock Super Group Scrap Metal announce Jani Lane former lead singer of Warrant and Janet Gardner former lead singer of Vixen will join them as special guest stars performing at the Scrap Metal summer rock concert event at Mohegan Sun June 6, 2009. - May 26, 2009 - Scrap Metal PR
220 Communications Announces Partnership to Promote Popular Independent Band
220 Communications has entered into an agreement to be the exclusive marketing/pr partner for Aniba Hotep and the Sol Collective. - May 26, 2009 - 220 Communications
Violinist, Headlines in Qatar in Front of 60'000
Violinist, Diana Yukawa headline's show in Qatar in front of 60’000 people. - May 25, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Go Large Records Gives Back to Community
Go Large Records sponsors one local band in commmunity and offers free marketing. - May 25, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Announces Music Lineup. This Year’s Theme of Unity Will Unite Nominees & Previous Winners.
The 2009 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards is bringing together an array of talented musicians for this year’s ceremony, which will include uniting past Na Hoku Hanohano winners with present nominees for a sensational show. “We want to make this a very special evening by entertaining our... - May 24, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
The Joe Ferraro Band’s Latest Release Now Available on iTunes
Mojave Mojo now available for download. - May 24, 2009 - The Joe Ferraro Band
Redtail Records & Recordings and Keen 1 Productions llc Sign Agreement with Rickey Lee Watson and Operation Troop Aid
Redtail Records & Recordings and Keen 1 Productions llc announce the signing of a co-promotion deal with Rickey Lee Watson and Operation Troop Aid, planning a campaign tour "What I Love About America," supporting our Armed Forces. - May 23, 2009 - keen 1 productions llc
Affiliated Entertainment Group Inks Music Distribution Deal with E1 Entertainment (Formerly Koch Entertainment)
Philadelphia-based Affiliated Entertainment Group announced today a major worldwide distribution agreement with E1 Entertainment, formerly KOCH Entertainment. "We are excited to have this agreement in place with E1 Entertainment," said Richard Hentosh, founder of Affiliated Entertainment... - May 23, 2009 - Affiliated Entertainment Group
Go Large Records Sponsors $20,000 Giveaway
Vice President of Marketing, Derek Jiles, announced a $20,000 Prize giveaway to 3 lucky winners by August 1, 2009. - May 22, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Live Performance and Release Party
Live performances by Dirty Birdy, Bididie Buggz, Tr3 Blacc, Young Hannibal, and More. Glock Productions celebrates the release of their mixed cd entitled "1st Shot." DJ Darkness in the house. - May 22, 2009 - Glock Productions
Get Your Umbrella Ready
Khalil Ismail is Giving You The Calm Before the Storm. - May 22, 2009 - The Brown'stone Recording Company
New Cyberian to Offer Short-Run CD Replication
To duplicate or to replicate: That’s the question. - May 22, 2009 - New Cyberian Systems, Inc.
New Royalty Free Music Catalogs Launched by Industry Veterans
Prolific Arts Music offers simple licensing on a large catalog of music with a commitment to quality over quantity. - May 21, 2009 - Prolific Arts, Inc.
Supreme Magazine & Tatis Entertainment Present the Official Memorial Weekend Grand Finale with Mario Live in Concert at Suite 181
Supreme Magazine the newest online publication focused on hip-hop culture, education, and entertainment in conjunction with Tatis Entertainment is proud to announce The Official Memorial Weekend Grand Finale hosted by RnB Sensation Mario and Nessa from San Francisco’s on WILD 94.9 on Sunday,... - May 20, 2009 - Supreme Magazine Group, LLC
EarthSync Announces EarthSync Festival 2009
EarthSync, a Chennai based world music record label, will be hosting the third edition of the EarthSync Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2009. - May 20, 2009 - EarthSync
Last Hospitality Tickets Remain for Take That
Only 180 hospitality tickets remain for Take That’s summer concerts at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. All the standing and seated tickets have been sold for the band’s shows on Monday, June 8, Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10 in the stadium bowl at the multi-purpose... - May 20, 2009 - Ricoh Arena
8 Year Old Musician, Composer and Entertainer, Ethan Bortnick Makes His Fourth Appearance on the Tonight Show, with Jay Leno
Ethan Bortnick will be appearing on one of the last shows that Jay Leno will be hosting on the Tonight Show. Ethan will be surprising Jay with a special musical dedication. This episode will Air on May 19, 2009. - May 19, 2009 - Ethan Bortnick
Apogee Awards Laureates from Four Nations Shine at Apogee Artists International Concert Series
The Apogee Foundation is presenting a series of virtuoso concert events in Odessa featuring Apogee Awards laureates from Belarus, Moldova, Switzerland and Ukraine. - May 19, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Shaun Bless of The Souldiggaz Takes It to the Clubs with "Ciroc (Bottles Pop)"
Shaun Bless, member of the platinum production team The Souldiggaz, makes his first commercial release as an artist with "Ciroc (Bottles Pop)." - May 19, 2009 - Shaun Bless (Souldiggaz)
Above The World Entertainment R&B Singer Kicks Down the Door of Opportunity American Idol Style
R&B performer and singer/songwriter Rodney Louis Baker has taken his trend setting fearless indie style to another level. Aiming his sites directly at what he believes is a soon to be mega star in Idol finalist Adam Lambert.... - May 17, 2009 - Above the World Entertainment
Go Large Records Business Developer Hit by Flying Muffin
Flying muffin lands record label representation. - May 17, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Family's Wish Granted at Funeral
National Gospel recording artist grants mother's wish of singing hit song "Who Would have thought at son's funeral. Who's life ended abruptly on the way home from GradNite with his students. - May 16, 2009 - 4ReelRecords Inc
California Dream Camp for Rock Fans from Japan
2009 California Rock Camp provides Rock Fans exclusive setting to Learn, Jam and Record with Pro Faculty in World Famous Studios. - May 16, 2009 - California Rock Camp
Gunnar Nelson Records with Two Legends on 'Roadsinger' - Multiplatinum Artist Sings with McCartney & Yusuf on New Album
Recording Artist Gunnar Nelson announced today that recording vocal tracks for the new Yusuf (Cat Stevens) album Roadsinger presented a unique experience for him to record and sing with two musical legends including one of his idols, Sir Paul McCartney. "What started as a recording session in... - May 16, 2009 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
X2 Resorts Thailand Main Sponsor Exclusive Showcase Joanna Wang
X2 Resorts Thailand proudly presents as the main sponsor the exclusive ‘Showcase of Urban Sound’ featuring the amazing Asian Diva Joanna Wang. - May 16, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Go Large Records Expands Program to Assist Producers, Studios and Even Venues
Go Large Media and Entertainment takes on businesses that need exposure and more clients in a waning economy. - May 16, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Royalty Free Music Market Gets a "Boost" from New Independent Online Music Store Licensing Service
A new online music website opens up its catalogue of royalty free music for licensing deals, with thousands of songs on offer across all musical genres. - May 16, 2009 - Boost Group Limited
New Black Music.net Creates New Music Video Format
New Black Music.net makes the music video Pretty Butterfly by singer songwriter Niva into a short film. - May 15, 2009 - New Black Music.net
Bad Boy Artist and MTV’s Making the Band 4 Star, Donnie Klang, Names The Buzz International Group as Public Relations Agency of Record
The Buzz International Group, one New York’s top full-service lifestyle & entertainment public relations agencies, announced today the addition of Bad Boy recording artist Donnie Klang to its roster of clients. Serving as the agency of record, Buzz looks forward to taking Donnie’s... - May 15, 2009 - Donnie Klang
TalentTrove.com Announces Michael Kelly Guitar Contest
Global online talent community, TalentTrove.com has announced its Michael Kelly Guitar contest. - May 14, 2009 - TalentTrove
New York Based Music and New Media Entertainment Company, Izzy Gold Records, Announces the Relocation of Their Headquarters
Izzy Gold Records to throw a grand celebration in honor of their new headquarters, Friday May 15. - May 14, 2009 - Izzy Gold Records
IHMG's The Repositioning Applies Prezzure with "Wow"
IHMG's second single "Wow" by Prezzure from The Repositioning available now. - May 14, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Melyssa Ford Teams Up with Hip Hop Social Network GoldMic
Hip hop icon Melyssa Ford teams up with GoldMic and reaches out to the Hip Hop social networking community. - May 14, 2009 - Goldmic.com
1 Woman, 3 Concussions, 5 Charities and 16 Songs
Singer-songwriter, Laurie Lee Lewis has released a CD called One To One. Music that will inspire the heart and benefit animals, children, veterans of war, clean global water and cancer research. A project that took on a mystic of its own. - May 13, 2009 - Under The Rainbow Creations
Former Roster Artist Comes Back to Roost in Management at Incubator Creative Group
Incubator Founder and President, Nate Sakany, is upbeat about the addition of Leah to the company team. "It's a wonderful reward to see an artist you've worked with develop a thriving ministry," says Sakany. "Leah is a perfect example of someone who has applied the principles of Incubator and made them work. Adding Leah to our development team just seemed like a natural decision given our history and relationship." - May 13, 2009 - Incubator Creative Group
On May 19, 2009, Milan Records Bring You the Soundtrack to the Sony Picture Classics Movie O’Horten
With the tragicomedy O’Horten, Bent Hamer returns to his domestic landscapes, offbeat humanism and stylistic quirks. KAADA’s music underscores the eccentric quality of the film. - May 13, 2009 - Milan Records