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R&B Star Bobby Valentino Announced as Performer at 2009 Urban Music Awards USA
R&B superstar Bobby Valentino is the latest confirmed addition to the list of performers appearing at the 2009 Urban Music Awards USA, set to take place at New York City's famed Highline Ballroom on July 17th. - May 13, 2009 - Invincible Media Group
Film-Festival-News.com Should Win a Coveted Palme d'Or for the Partnership with Nikki Beach
Film-Festival-News.com a Cannes Film Festival guide to movie premiers, weather, and travel has now added celebrity parties with the help of Nikki Beach. - May 13, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
Award-Winning Songwriter/Backup Vocalist to Release Long Awaited CD
Darci Monet’s New CD ‘Fusion’ Seamlessly Blends Soulful Pop/Rock with Heart-felt Acoustic Balladry. - May 12, 2009 - Darci Monet
Radio Interview with Kurt Oldman
Composer Kurt Oldman will be interviewed live on the Real Radio Show May 25th, 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST. - May 12, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
Festival de Cannes VIP Parties at Nikki Beach for Seventh Cannes Film Festival in a Row
After movie premieres, what are they wearing on the red carpet and film juries in Festival de Cannes all celebrities party at Nikki Beach Club. - May 11, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
Paula Abdul and Natural Balance Kick Off National Guide Dog Month by Giving American Idol Singer Scott MacIntyre a Guide Dog
American Idol singer Scott MacIntyre received an incredible gift from Paula Abdul, as she presented him with a guide dog in honor of May being National Guide Dog Month. Paula, Natural Balance Pet Foods, Petco and indepedent pet stores nationwide are teaming to raise funds and awareness for guide... - May 11, 2009 - Natural Balance
Dr. Henry Panion, III Triumphs Again in Gospel Goes Classical II with Kurt Carr and Ben Tankard
Glaudé Productions Client Maestro Dr. Henry Panion, III Performs His Gospel Goes Classical During Two Superb Concert Nights in Birmingham, Alabama - USA: Featuring Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr Singes With Ben Tankard, a 60-Piece Orchestra and 100-Voice Choir, Lead by Dr. Panion's On-Point Conducting Baton. Dr. Panion Continues to Change the Meaning of Great World Class 'Music as Usual' ... - May 10, 2009 - Glaudé Productions
The Bresee Foundation Presents the 4th Annual Los Angeles Youth Film Festival on Social Justice
The Bresee Foundation presents the 4th Annual Los Angeles Youth Film Festival on Social Justice, featuring Elise Buick, President of United Way of Greater Los Angeles, as the keynote speaker. - May 09, 2009 - P.F. Bresee Foundation
EarthSync Releases Voice Over the Bridge in India
Voice Over the Bridge, A lilting journey of classical Myanmar music, together with contemporary western musicians. EarthSync, a Chennai-based world music label, has announced the release of its latest production, Voice Over the Bridge, an album that melts together Myanmar’s classical music and contemporary western music. - May 09, 2009 - EarthSync
Live Music and Comedy Comes to Fort Greene, Brooklyn - Sit Back Enjoy a Burger and Support Marines and Musicians
In a quest to bring enjoyable and affordable nights of live music to New York City, 623 Entertainment presents The Mission Tour. - May 08, 2009 - 623 Entertainment
The Sistah's Second Single "One" Available Now
Ironhorse Music Group LLC singer-songwriter and alternative soul artist The Sistah's first single "One" is available now. - May 07, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Indie Recording Artist Releases "Folkin’ Cosmic" Debut Album
On May 19, recording artist Cabe Lindsay will self-release his debut album, Take A Deeep Breath, on his independent label, Optimistic Realism®. See http://www.cabelindsay.com for more information. - May 06, 2009 - Optimistic Realism
Blaines Grill & Bar to Host Rockin' for the Cure with Jeffrey Steele
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Blaine's Grill and Bar in Gatlinburg is hosting "Rockin' for the Cure" on Friday, May 15th starting at 6:45pm. With live music by Jeffrey Steele, one of the most talented singer/songwriters in America today, this is an event not to be missed. - May 06, 2009 - Blaines Grill & Bar
Go Large Records Offers Unique and Cheap Mothers Day Gift
For five bucks you can take Mom to a night out and listen to a great jazz funk band. - May 06, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Matthew Nelson to Participate in Digital Hollywood Panel - Award Winning Multiplatinum Artist to Discuss Music Power Shift
Multiplatinum Recording Artist Matthew Nelson announced he has been invited to Digital Hollywood to participate in industry panel discussion on Music Power Shift during the industry conference on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in Santa Monica, CA. - May 06, 2009 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
Michael Damian Repeats History with R&R Chart Debut - "Rock on 09" Debuts in Top30 Twenty Years After Original
Caption Records announced today that Recording Artist Michael Damian's "Rock On 09" has debuted this week at #30* on the Radio & Records national AC chart. It was twenty years ago this month that Damian's first release of the rock classic hit #1 on both the Billboard and R&R Top40... - May 06, 2009 - Caption Records PR
Lovepedal Guitar Effects Introduces Miniature Guitar Effects Line
Lovepedal introduces its new mini guitar effects line. Less pedal board real estate = more tone on one board. Four new compact pedals that deliver Enormous tone. - May 05, 2009 - Lovepedal Guitar Effects
Acoustic-Grunge Band - Deep Trip to Tour UK in May
UK-based Snorting Pig Promotions previews the May 2009 UK tour by Swiss band Deep Trip. - May 05, 2009 - Snorting Pig Promotions
24th Annual Dolly Parton Parade Goes Worldwide
The Dolly Parton Parade this Friday will be broadcast live via TheSmokies.TV, the new web media from S. D. Professionals. The live show hosted by radio personality, Tammy Kelly and Kate Phillips starts at 6pm eastern and can be viewed for free on www.thesmokies.tv - May 04, 2009 - SD Professionals LLC
Cheshire Records Releases Hiphop Album Online Through Creative Commons
Cheshire Records, founded by producer Jonah Dempcy, has released an album by hiphop The Insider. The album, titled "All's Fair in Love of Wax," was released online in its entirety on April 14th and has been making its way around the web. It is available to download for free from Jamendo. - May 04, 2009 - Cheshire Records
SanKritiLaya Unveils Fall 2009 Classic Concert Tour Schedule
SanKritiLaya, the budding Silicon Valley non-profit organization dedicated to the recognition & advancement of Classical finearts talent, have announced their Fall 2009 schedule. The renowned perfectionists, Hyderabad Brothers, figure in the vocal concert tour. RK Shriramkumar, a top-flight carnatic classical violinist, is on his maiden solo tour of the US, is featuring in the other, Instrumental concert & lecture-demonstration tour of North America. - May 04, 2009 - SanKritiLaya
OVOW Communications Releases Rare Color Performance of "Nights in White Satin" for Purchase and Download on iTunes Store; Moody Blues Fans Ecstatic About 1967 Video
Rare color video of The Moody Blues performing Nights in White Satin is now available on the iTunes Store. Fans are ecstatic about the release, and have been startled by the quality of this video. Filmed in 1967 at the Speakeasy Club in London by a French television crew, the performance is especially rare in that the song didn't hit the pop charts until 1973. Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones were in the audience. - May 04, 2009 - OVOW Communications, Inc.
Cheshire Records Electronic Jazz Netlabel Announced
The creation of record label Cheshire Records has been announced. The label, formed by electronic music producer and jazz pianist Jonah Dempcy, will specialize in electronic and improvised music, particularly avant-garde and experimental music of all types. - May 04, 2009 - Cheshire Records
Legally Blind, Musical Artist JP Corwyn Chooses a 501(c) 3 Music Company Over the Traditional Industry Route
Releases single “I Will Wait” for Distribution on Empty Vessel Music - May 02, 2009 - Empty Vessel Music
Hip Hop Group BROWN BFLO to Release CD
Hip Hop Group BROWN BFLO CD Release in May. Shaking up the industry with their new style. Hip Hop Group BROWN BFLO breaks out with their CD Release performances with Zion I & Album Release Party Featuring performances by Bambu and DJ Sake 1 on May 1st and 2nd, 2009. BROWN BFLO will be... - May 02, 2009 - BROWN BFLO
MDA’s Honorary Goodwill Ambassador Julian Pavone, ‘The World’s Youngest Drummer!’ to Perform at Annual Stride & Ride Event
Julian Pavone, who at 20-months-old began to make worldwide headlines as a drummer, will now showcase his talent to raise money for MDA’s 2009 Stride & Ride event. This will take place on Sunday May 3, 2009 at Somerset Mall in Troy, MI. Registration begins at 9:00 AM and the victory walk... - May 02, 2009 - Julian Pavone
Love Pirates Thrills with a Crazy Viral Radio Show / Introduction of the Debut Album "Brooklyn Bridge"
A radio show on the internet that convinces with extraordinary lyrics and that, in the first week, has spread out virally unusually fast all over the world.The Guerilla radio show of the band Love Pirates was developed by the network Huckleberry Friends AG - worldwide creative network. Already in... - May 01, 2009 - Huckleberry Friends AG
Back to Motown for Lo-Down
Davis named SVP Marketing and Promotions for indie Lo-Down Entertainment - May 01, 2009 - Lo-Down Entertainment
Beat Treats Sample Subscription Service Breaks Beats, Not the Bank
Beat Treats provides producers throughout the world with inspiration in the form of a new sample construction kit delivered each month for one year. All for just £2. - May 01, 2009 - Beat Treats
YipYaw.info Announces New Listing for Saturday Night Live
Web site that gives daily calendar of late night television musical guests now has included NBC's Saturday Night Live. - April 30, 2009 - SPIKEnology, LLC
Musician’s Musician is Set to Perform at Sri Vidya Temple of Rush, NY
Concerts at SriVidya Temple. Friday, May 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm. Vijay Gopal – Flute, Accompanied by Veena - Violin, Sinthujan – Mrdangam. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 3:30 pm. Smt. Anitha Krishna – Vocal Accompanied by Sidharth – Violin, Aparajith – Mrdangam and Subangh on Ghatam. Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 3;30 pm. T K Govindarao – Vocal, with vocal support of Vikram P. Sundararaman and Sriram Narayanan accompanied by Sashidar on Violin and Rohan Krishnamurthy on Mrdangam. - April 30, 2009 - SriVidya Concert Tour
Monroe Blakkk and The SpnCycle Entertaiment Group to Begin 90 City Promotional Tour in May
Local rap artist, Monroe Blakkk, will leave Macon Georgia traveling throughout the country on a 90 city promotional tour to promote his music and preserve the essence of Hip Hop that will take him to various locals over the United States that include Wichita Kansas, Chicago Illinois, Jacksonville Florida, Albany New York and many major cities in between. - April 30, 2009 - fletcher batts iv
Sunset Records Signs Multi Record Deal with the Georgia Rock Band, Down from Zero
Down From Zero, the greatly buzzed Georgian based heavy metal hard rock group featuring vocalist and guitarist Jason Scott, bassist Jonathon Paul and drummer Brian Doggins, has signed an exclusive worldwide recording deal with Sunset Records. The exceptional trio will release its highly anticipated... - April 30, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Ted Kurland Appoints Jack Randall Vice President of A&R
New position charged to develop exclusive projects and sign new artists. - April 30, 2009 - Ted Kurland Associates
DougSimpson's EP Sketches Available Now
Ironhorse Music Group LLC producer/recording artist DougSimpson's EP Sketches are available now. The first single "Big City" featuring Slim of Euphon was the first off of Doug's EP. Released in March, "Big City" has been featured on MTV's Real World: Brooklyn as well as the... - April 30, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
For 5 Million Voice Changer Software Users, What's Next?
April 2009 has witnessed a surge of downloads and purchases of Voice Changer Software in particular, thanks to the release of new version 7.0. - April 30, 2009 - AVSoft Corp.
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio Spring 2009 Student Recital
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio holds it's first annual Spring Recital. Student performances on Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Piano and Banjo featured. - April 29, 2009 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Andrew Antone to Sing at CSUCI Commencement Ceremony
On Saturday, May 16, 2009 Andrew Antone will be performing the university's coveted Alma Mater at the seventh commencement ceremony of California State University Channel Islands. As part of this honor, Andrew will be one of the few selected members of the President-appointed Platform Party. A... - April 29, 2009 - Antone Enterprises
Sekshun 8 Signs Major Independent Recording Deal with Sunset Records
Rock Band, Sekshun 8 signs recording deal with Sunset Records today, sets up live show at Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park on July 11th and gets ready to release the Black Winged Butterfly CD on July 7th. According to The Billboard Media Wire, Sekshun 8 has signed a multi album recording deal... - April 29, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Former DC Go-Go Band Member and R&B Performer, Gospel Artist Ron J. Brown Releases New "I Speak Faith - the Believer’s Language"
Ron J. Brown has been developing his talents as a gospel artist, songwriter and producer with the hopes of getting pertinent exposure within the gospel music industry to connect with gospel industry professionals such as: A&R Reps at Record Labels, Media Contacts, Booking Agents and Management. Ron has strong compassion for being used by the Spirit of God to spread the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ for Salvation, deliverance and healing. - April 29, 2009 - Ron J. Brown Ministries
PDQ Bach Meets Moses - Choral Concert
San Diego Choral Arts Ensemble presents "PDQ Bach Meets Moses." Saturday, May 9th,2009, 6:00PM, Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall [near Genesse Avenue], San Diego, CA 92121 - April 29, 2009 - San Diego Choral Arts Ensemble
Core Device Return in 2009 with What I've Become
New Jersey metallers Core Device come back strong with a brand new studio album. - April 28, 2009 - Introverse Music Ltd.
"Sample Magic" Book Released for Ensoniq Samplers
Syntaur Productions releases the definitive tool for using Ensoniq's EPS, EPS-16 Plus, ASR-10, and ASR-88 digital samplers. - April 28, 2009 - Syntaur Productions
New Direct Sales Model on Music Industry. Ship Directly from the Manufacturer.
Electric Guitar King just launched new direct sales model on music industry. With no guitar middlemen to pay therefore no price hike for the guitar players. They have all kinds of high-quality electric guitars, handmade acoustic guitars or guitar accessories. You name it and they have it. Guitars... - April 27, 2009 - Electric Guitar King
Nikki Beach Grand Opening VIP Dinner with Ramnate, Mayor of Koh Samui, to Showcase Nikki Beach International Cuisine and Entertainment
Nikki Beach is celebrating the grand opening in Koh Samui Thailand with a VIP dinner party to taste the international menu. - April 27, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
"Autumn Winds" - New Single by The Dreamcatcher Sound to be Released in May 2009
"Autumn Winds" is the second release by Canberra's electro pop duo The Dreamcatcher Sound. The single includes two original songs plus a remix of the title song. It can best be described as solid synth-pop with a touch of new age!. - April 25, 2009 - The Dreamcatcher Sound
An Evening of Wine and Jazz with Branford Marsalis at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield Connecticut
Music lovers have been introduced to Saxophonist Branford Marsalis anywhere from the stages of the world’s greatest clubs and concert halls to seeing him jam on stage at a Grateful Dead concert. Now, no matter where you saw him- you can see him again at The Ridgefield Playhouse as he and his... - April 24, 2009 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Twenty3Fifty9 Releases “The Count, Act I, The Soul of a Prisoner”
Twenty3fifty9 releases their long awaited debut album, “The Count, Act I, The Soul of a Prisoner,” the first part of a melodic symphonic metal retelling of the Alexandre Dumas masterpiece, "The Count of Monte Cristo." - April 24, 2009 - Twenty3Fifty9 Records
Moxie Street Media Eco-Activates the Globe with Summer 2009 Edition
Eleventh Issue Talks Hip-Hop, Ciara, BMX and Eco-Activism with Earth Day Release. - April 24, 2009 - Moxie Street Media
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Will Ship School Books to Umuokpu Village in Nigeria Thanks to Successful Fundraiser Party
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, was successful in reaching its $5000.00 fundraising goal for their “Textbook Drop” project to ship brand new textbooks to the Community Secondary School in Umuokpu village, Nigeria. To achieve this goal, on Friday March 20, 2009, The EFHF hosted a V.I.P. Pre-Concert Charity Party for the Pete Tong/Deadmau5 concert. - April 23, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation