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Tropical Records Inks a Landmark Distribution Deal with the Newly Formed Gee Cee Records and Dancehall Superstar Original Black Panta

The Original Black Panta signs worldwide recording deal at Tropical Records. - April 23, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

GreenLight to Represent Personality Rights of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash

Celebrity-Estate Representation Experts to Help Maintain Johnny and June’s Legacies and Manage Licensing Activities. GreenLight, one of the world’s leading intellectual property services companies, today announced that it has been selected to represent the personality rights of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, two of the world’s most beloved entertainers, including their name, image, likeness, signatsignatures and characterizations used in advertising, promotions and merchandising. - April 23, 2009 - Corbis Corporation

Breakbeat Label UFO Recordings Launches Website

Upstart label ready to release first singles. - April 23, 2009 - UFO Recordings

My Private Hell Announce Album Title and Release Date

Suicide EP to be Released on June 9th, 2009. - April 23, 2009 - My Private Hell LLC

R&B Artist, Lovely Hoffman, Takes Students to Uganda, Africa

American R&B artist Lovely Hoffman recently set out on an overseas journey, April 16th 2009, in which she took three students from Smith Leadership Academy, a charter school in Boston, MA., on a 11 day trip to Uganda, East Africa; the region where the first human remains were discovered. More... - April 23, 2009 - Lovely Hoffman

Reggae Legend I Kong Signs New Deal with Tropical / Sunset Records

Award winning roots reggae legend, I Kong, has signed a new distribution deal with Tropical/Sunset Records this week. The deal gives the Tropical Records label a re-release of the Forgotten Man catalog title to begin the multi LP deal in April. - April 23, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

Travel to Koh Samui Thailand for Nikki Beach Grand Opening

Koh Samui Thailand has the first Nikki Beach Club in Asia and this week is the Grand Opening Party. - April 23, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music

AVD’s Philips Pronto Solution for Sonos Now Supports Rhapsody

AVD Australia is pleased to announce that the Philips Pronto Solution for Sonos now includes support for Rhapsody, the independent music service provider. The solution supports the TSU9400, TSU9600 and through to the large 6.4” TSU9800 control panels. The team at AVD Australia has gone to... - April 22, 2009 - avd.com.au

Guitar Teacher Directory Connects Students with Local Guitar Teachers

Findaguitarteacher.com is a comprehensive guitar teacher directory designed to provide a convenient, easy-to-use, and free-of-charge solution to the dilemma of how to find a guitar teacher. - April 22, 2009 - Findaguitarteacher.com

Full Moon Features is Celebrating 30 Years of Producing Horror Film’s with the Release of the Very Special Full Moon Archives Double CD Set

The critically acclaimed, award winning and cult horror film icon, Charles Band releases his very special Full Moon Archives 2 CD Set with Sunset Strategic Marketing (SSM). Everyone is howling at the Full Moon Pictures Archive CD Collection. Full Moon Features founder, Charles Band presents this... - April 22, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

Washington Post Music Critic Gives High Marks for Singer Songwriter, Laura Baron's CD, "Scenes from the Avenue"

DC area Singer Songwriter Laura Baron's latest CD "Scenes From The Avenue" is a welcome addition to any jazz and blues lovers collection. Washington Post reviewer Mike Joyce lists it's merits in his 4/17/09 review. - April 22, 2009 - Performance Development Group

Palm Beach County Based Rainbow Marketing Inc. Announces the Addition of Kronberg Academy of Germany to Its List of Clients

Annette Gray, CEO of Rainbow Marketing Inc. (RMI) announced today the addition of Kronberg Academy of Germany to its client list. The private institution Kronberg Academy has become synonymous with the task of ensuring that the future generations of world-class Violin-Viola-Cellists are given a comprehensive musical education. Rainbow Marketing Inc. is charged with successfully launching the American Friends of Kronberg Academy. - April 21, 2009 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center

Go Large Records New Client J. Hall Exposes the Truth in Music Industry

J.Hall leaves Universal Music group to pursue his own dream and find the Truth in music. - April 21, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC

MODA Entertainment Announces Mayor Bloomberg to Declare April 29th Duke Ellington Day in NYC

MODA Entertainment is proud to announce that New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will declare April 29th, 2009 "Duke Ellington Day" in honor of the 110th anniversary of the jazz legend’s birth. The proclamation will be presented to Duke Ellington’s grandson, Paul... - April 21, 2009 - PublicityBox

Colt Record's New Signing Enter Top #20 in Europe

Colt Records of Nashville, TN is delighted to announce that their latest signing, Americana band OneDay40 (from Glasgow, Scotland), have burst into the European CMA charts at #15 with their single "Sad Cowboy". "We knew these guys had great material but this is a great early... - April 21, 2009 - Colt Records

Solea Group Presents Virtouso Guitarist Stevan Pasero's Newest CD, "Jambossa"

Stevan Pasero is back. “Jambossa” is the much anticipated, newest release by guitarist Stevan Pasero. Noted for his flamboyant finger-stylings, arrangements & compositions, Stevan has sold over 10 million CDs worldwide and is recognized as "One of the greatest guitarists of all time." - KKHI, San Francisco, CA. The new album showcases this gifted artist's breathtaking technique and fluid musical skills that he has perfected over the past 25 years. - April 20, 2009 - SOLEA Group

Duke Ellington’s 110th on 110th

On April 29, 2009, at 1:10 p.m., Duke Ellington’s family and The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will be launching a series of activities to commemorate and celebrate the 110th Anniversary of Duke Ellington. The kickoff affair will be held at The Duke Ellington Memorial, located inside... - April 20, 2009 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts

Obama Salute Benefit MP3 Single Released by One Heart for Kids and Celebrate Radio

An uplifting Yes We Can single for download with the voices of President Obama, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy and titled Obama Inauguration Remix has been released by the non-profit Streetcats Foundation and international Celebrate Radio to benefit youth and is available... - April 20, 2009 - Streetcats Foundation

BeatHouse Music Group Presents Compilation CD “The Soulmance Project,” Featuring R&B/Soul/Hip-Hop’s Independent Rising Stars

“The Soulmance Project” CD set for May Release. - April 20, 2009 - BeatHouse Music Group

Full Moon Features Begins Working with the Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) Company Releasing the Cult Horror Film Catalog on DVD

Sunset’s home video distribution company, Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) to offer Horror Cult Film Favorites Full Moon Features Films in its catalog of DVD Titles. - April 20, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

Custom Guitar Autographed by the Allman Brothers Band Will be Auctioned for Charity as Part of Gibson's Miami GuitarTown Project

Guitar painted by artist Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi, signed between concerts at New York’s Beacon Theater by Greg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Marc Quiñones, Oteil Burbridge and Derek Trucks. - April 19, 2009 - Liberty Media Group, Inc.

Voice Karo, Choice Karo Only on planetradiocity.com

Radio City 91.1FM, India’s first and leading FM radio brand offers Voice Karo, Choice Karo a mega online campaign that is on from April 6 right up to May 15 on www.planetradiocity.com to create awareness and generate political fervour amongst the youth. - April 19, 2009 - Planet Radio City

Miranda Hope Releases First CD, Leaving Eden

Granddaughter of legendary showbiz icon Bob Hope, Singer-songwriter, Producer, Miranda Hope has released her first full-length album of original songs of American folk/rock, Leaving Eden, recorded in Nashville. Besides contributing the lyrics, Hope also sings and, on acoustic guitar, accompanies the Nashville musicians on the album. - April 19, 2009 - Miranda Hope

OVOW Communications Releases 1965 Newport Concert Performance of Obama's Favorite Bob Dylan song, Maggie's Farm, now available for Purchase and Download on iTunes

Bob Dylan's controversial performance of "Maggie's Farm" at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival is now available in an artist-authorized version for download and purchase globally on the iTunes store. Considered one of "the 50 Moments that Changed the History of Rock n Roll" by Rolling Stone magazine, and cited by Barack Obama as a song that "speaks to me," this video was mastered from the original film elements and is one of many performances being released as "Digital Video Singles." - April 19, 2009 - OVOW Communications, Inc.

Songdoor 2009 Open for Submissions with New Site, Features, Freebies

The SongDoor 2009 International Songwriting Competition is now open for submissions. Awards totaling more than $40,000 (including a single-song publishing contract) and two new judges have also been announced. Complete information is available at SongDoor's new website:... - April 18, 2009 - SongDoor

Book Your Event.com Signs Exclusive Deal for Tejano Bands

Bill Angelini Enterprises dba Book Your Event .com has signed an exclusive agreement with San Antonio Texas’ Graham Central Station night club to provide Hispanic/ Tejano bands on Friday nights. In addition Latin Hip-Hop and International bands and artist will be featured on select dates for... - April 18, 2009 - Bill Angelini Enterprises

LR-60 & Mr. Moods Releases Its Coldest Memories CD Worldwide with Sunset Jazz

Sunset Jazz releases one of the finest Acid Jazz CDs with LR-60 & Mr. Moods on May 5th. - April 18, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

Gabe Reed Promoted KISS Concert in Santiago, Chile on April 3, 2009 is a Smashing Sold Out Success

Gabe Reed and Jorge Villalobos successfully promote the sold out April 3, 2009 concert in Santiago, Chile to open the KISS South American stadium tour and close the Chilean Pepsi fest. Gabe Reed commented that "the show was a wildly successful night in KISStory. Not only was it a sold out... - April 17, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions

Alma ICE Break Pool Tournament and Music Festival

The picturesque riverside town of Alma Wisconsin hosts its first annual Alma Ice Break festival with a focus not only on great entertainment, but on the local artists and merchants that make the Alma area so unique. The exciting two-weekend festival features a men’s and women’s pool tournament, comedians, Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Big River Radio Wave,” and an eclectic span of national, regional and local musicians ranging in genre from hip hop to bluegrass; alt-pop to jamband. - April 16, 2009 - Alma ICE Break

Homicide by Kurt Oldman

Music library Killer Tracks releases “Homicide,” a new licensing title featuring film score by composer Kurt Oldman. - April 16, 2009 - Little Pie Artists

Euphon/Sleepwalkas Single "Sleeper Cell" Available Now

IHMG's first single "Sleeper Cell" from The Repositioning, Euphon featuring Sleepwalkas available now. - April 15, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC

Procol Harum Co-Founder Keith Reid and Cowsill Co-Founder Barry Cowsill Both Have New Albums Released for Radio Promotion Through Artist Airplay Advisors

Monterey, California based Artist Airplay Advisors, a radio promotion service for Labels and DIY artists, announce the promotional release of The Keith Reid Project’s “The Common Thread,” an all-new 13-track album from Procol Harum lyricist Keith Reid. In addition, the company... - April 14, 2009 - Artist Airplay Advisors

Reggae Artist Cryout Announces Two Very Special Live Shows as the Pre Curser for the New CD Being Released This Summer at Sunset’s Tropical Records

Well known respected reggae artist, Cryout is playing live to promote his new album, “Nothing Beats A Failure But A Try.” - April 14, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

Don Ward Releases His Debut Full Length "Dreaming" CD Through Sunset Jazz Recordings on April 28th

Smooth jazz saxophonist Don Ward’s debut release Dreaming is a ten song delightful symphonic jazz masterpiece with melodic grooves interweave a blend of keyboard with constant bass beats. His jazz-mood style of playing is similar to John Coltrane and Miles Davis with magic carpet rides made... - April 14, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America

Orlando Battle of the Bands Kicks Off with Next Big Thing

Local Orlando band, Anyone’s Guess, has created a Battle of the Bands in Orlando Florida to generate interest in local bands and assist fellow musicians in getting their music heard. The seven show concert series, dubbed, “Orlando’s Next Big Thing,” will be held from May 6 to June 24th and will culminate in one chosen band as the winner. - April 13, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC

New Suicide Increase Targeted by New Social Voyeurs in Free Download of New Song and Video

The Philadelphia-area band New Social Voyeurs has released a free download of two versions of their new song, “Go.” The song was written by the band’s leader, Rob Sobol, to help in battling the increase in suicides in the past year. The two versions of the song, and the related videos, are now available for free download at www.newsocialvoyeurs.com. - April 11, 2009 - New Social Voyeurs

SAE Institute of Technology New Music Web Casts Announced for May, 2009

SAE-LIVE!, an SAE Institute of Technology initiative to web cast live music events, recording, and film seminars, announces two new music-casts for May, 2009. Part three of the Bryan-Michael Cox music production seminar, and a live feed from the state-wide SAE Nashville Battle of the Bands finalists performance. - April 11, 2009 - SAE Institute of Technology, US

Ramon Ayala & DaReyes to Headline Latin Music Concert in Las Vegas - May 9th

Ramon Ayala & Los DaReyes to headline “The Best in Regional Mexican Music” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on May 9th. The Theater for Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas will host the first ever “Los Grandes del Acordeon”... - April 11, 2009 - Una Cultura Entertainment Inc.

Tuks and Caicos Hotel Nikki Beach Resort Turns One

The Turks & Caicos hotel one-year anniversary party with special guest performer Maxi Priest. - April 11, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music

Voice Changer Software Downloads Reach 5 Million

The first week of April, 2009 has seen a new record for AVnex Ltd. During the first week since launching the new version 7.0, the Voice Changer Software line has recorded the historic five millionth download. - April 10, 2009 - AVSoft Corp.

TCWM Music Inc. Releases Revolutionary New Music System

TCWM Music Inc. has released it’s revolutionary new music system, Free2Worship. This system is already changing the way musicians prepare and use their music so dramatically that the industry will never be the same again. Musicians save more time, have more flexibility and more freedom than ever before. - April 10, 2009 - TCWM Music Inc.

Coveted Jazz Album Finally Available to Jo Belle Fans

Once only available second hand for as much as $100, Jo Belle's "Sessions... with Friends" will be available for purchase on April 27th. - April 10, 2009 - Jo Belle

Soblu Inc.'s, "Jazz in the Diamond District" – Opening in Select Theaters April 24th

Soblu Inc.'s debut feature film, “Jazz in the Diamond District,” will open in select theaters in D.C., New York, Atlanta and Chicago for exclusive one-week engagements through Landmark Theatres. The film will open in Washington, D.C. on April 24th and will close in Chicago, IL on May... - April 09, 2009 - Soblu Inc

The Sistah's Single "Brooklyn Was Beautiful" Available Now

Ironhorse Music Group LLC alternative soul artist The Sistah's first single "Brooklyn Was Beautiful" is available now. The acoustic ballad is the first off of The Sistah's as yet untitled EP. Production has been provided by The Aqua League which has provided soundscapes for IHMG's... - April 09, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC

Realize Records Signs Deal with Canadian Songbird Michelle Carter-Leis

Realize Records, home to such acts as Paul Lewis, YNOT, and Janice Kamalski, has inked a deal with singer/songwriter Michelle Carter-Leis. Michelle Carter Carter-Leis, a Vancouver, BC native, was discovered via Sonicbids in early 2009. "I am so excited about working with this amazing team at... - April 09, 2009 - Realize Records

Law Enforcement's Own Police Corporal Darden Has Released His Second CD

The CD is titled "Walk Away" and is sure to please all who listen. Darden said "I had fun making this CD because it's filled with that old school vibe we have all been missing." - April 09, 2009 - SLD Productions

Helping Musicians Find Work in a Challenging Economy, New England Conservatory Offers Free Trial of Bridge: Worldwide Music Connection

New England Conservatory is offering musicians a free trial of its Bridge: Worldwide Music Connection online database service through the end of June 2009. With over 3,000 listings, Bridge is the most comprehensive music opportunities database available. Bridge includes current auditions,... - April 09, 2009 - New England Conservatory