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Acid Jazz Duo Signs to Sunset Jazz Recordings
LR-60 is signed for a three-album deal; brings his debut album with Mr. Moods to Sunset Jazz. - March 19, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Nashville Indie-Troubadours Mellow Down Easy Release Acclaimed New Album
Indie-rock band Mellow Down Easy's 6 year journey toward an "overnight success." Dualtone recording artists finally get their due with latest album. - March 19, 2009 - Mellow Down Easy
MP3Waxx.com Music Promotion Service is Commended for Great Success in the First Quarter of 2009
MP3Waxx.com music promotion service is commended for great success in the first quarter of 2009. MP3Waxx successfully broke more major and independent artists’ records than any other promotional MP3 service in the music industry. Major and independent artists received impressive results from... - March 18, 2009 - MP3Waxx.com
Lending a Hand to End Human Trafficking, Peter Buffett and Akon Debut "Blood Into Gold" at the United Nations Commemoration Event Against Slave Trade
Emmy-award winning musician Peter Buffett, and R&B/pop star Akon will debut an issue-inspired song, “Blood Into Gold,” with a live performance at a cultural event at the United Nations. The concert is being produced by the Culture Project with legendary music producer, Nile Rodgers as the concert’s music director. Organized around the theme “Breaking the Silence, Beating the Drum”, the concert is part of a series of events celebrating the triumph of the spirit over slavery and human trafficking. - March 18, 2009 - Peter Buffett
Young Self Development Gurus / Entrepreneurs Teach Hip Hop Youth Secrets to Success and Personal Growth
Realizing the need for self development materials geared towards today’s young hip hop community, two young entrepreneurs set out to empower young people and speak to them in their own language with newly released free informational product. - March 18, 2009 - D & G Global Enterprises, LLC
UK Musician in Talks to Have Music ‘Sent to the Future’
UK Musician Clyde has been approached by The European Space Agency to have his music included in an experimental project on a par with The Hadron Collider which will attempt to transmit music into the future by broadcasting radio waves at precise frequencies over set orbital trajectories from a forthcoming satellite launch mission this April. - March 18, 2009 - M8MC Music
Nikki Beach Music Launches the Web's First Premier Music Social Network
Nikki Beach Music is a social network with entertainment news, music events, best dance parties, DJs, producers and top music downloads. - March 17, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
Sunset Connect Announces Its First New Signing at the Digital Record Label with the Signing of Spatial Unity
Spatial Unity from the United Kingdom becomes the first Sunset Connect signing at the label. Spatial Unity’s forthcoming album is set up for release early this May and will be available at every major online digital download retail outlet in the world. The “Knock Me Off My feet”... - March 17, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Good N Plenty Funkier, Still Lumination
Lumination Releases New CD May 2009, Tracks Available Online - March 15, 2009 - Lumination
RKV/Brooklyn Group Offers Indie Labels and Artists Low Cost Music Videos
RKV/Brooklyn Group announces a new level of service geared directly towards independent record labels and artists. Starting immediately, the company is offering a range of lower cost production and post production services that include music video production, live concert recording and dvd/web... - March 15, 2009 - Brooklyn Films
Go Large Records Announces Orlando's Bloodiest Band Creator Takes It National
Having organized the first ever music driven blood drive in Orlando, Rock for Blood, Anyones Guess and Go Large Records is in search of each cities bloodiest band to promote their new album. Their goal is to increase blood bank awareness in every city and go on tour with a unique twist. - March 15, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
The Best Guitar Shop Announces New, Pre-Owned and Collectible Guitars at Discount Prices Online
The Best Guitar Shop is a new online store featuring new, pre-owned and collectible electric, acoustic and bass guitars at discount prices. - March 14, 2009 - Best Guitar Shop
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Brings in World-Renowned DJs Pete Tong and Deadmau5 to Help Support African Cause & Hosts V.I.P. Fundraiser Celebrating Africa & Music
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity has just confirmed that legendary DJ, Pete Tong* and chart-topping electronic music ingénue Deadmau5, will make special appearances at their Invite-Only V.I.P. Charity Event on Friday,... - March 13, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
Sprezzatura Clothing Collective Presents The SC2 Project
The SC2 Project is a seasonal Art, Fashion, & Music Showcase. - March 13, 2009 - Sprezzatura Clothing Collective
Donna Ray Signs with Colt Records
Louisiana Hayride Star Donna Ray Signs With Colt Records. - March 13, 2009 - Colt Records
Peter Stroud Gets Loud, Proud and Well Endowed with Solid Cables
Sheryl Crow guitarist and 65amps owner, Peter Stroud is now playing louder and prouder than ever before with his Solid Cables equipped guitar rigs. - March 12, 2009 - Solid Cables
Davisson Brothers Band Debut Release March 10
The self-titled debut from the Clarksburg, WV based Davisson Brothers Band, including the singles “Big City Hillbilly” and “Foot Stompin’,” releases March 10 on CharTunes/Yell Records, distributed in the US and Canada by E1 Entertainment Distribution. After touring... - March 12, 2009 - Yell Records
Chris Nite Presents the Radio 81X BBQ Jam 2009
Graveyard BBQ, Ashmore, SiK & Hillbilly Orchestra. Friday March 13th at 7pm Skillman St.Pub Dallas, Texas. - March 11, 2009 - Radio 81X
NYCE Music Group Announces Production Deal with Sunset Urban
First Release to be the Highly Anticipated Lil Dynomite Album. - March 11, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Sunset Jazz Expands Its Roster by Signing New Artists This Week
Sunset Jazz Recording Company announces two more signings this week adding Alex Bershadsky and Rick Hale to its roster, which will both be releasing full length CD in April. (Alex) Bershadsky will be releasing his highly acclaimed international success story, "Junk and (Rick) Hale bursts onto... - March 11, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Young Cartoon Set to Release New Mixtape Hosted by DJ Rhymer
Young Cartoon Releases Mixtape as Solo Artist - March 11, 2009 - Scooter Entertainment
Gabe Reed Confirms Release of New Album by Former Gene Simmons' (KISS) Proteges House of Lords
Entertainment attorney Gabe Reed today confirmed that he has secured a recording contract for former Gene Simmons proteges House of Lords to release their new album on Italian label Frontiers. House of Lords were put together by former Giuffria members Gregg Giuffria (Angel), Chuck Wright (Quiet... - March 11, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
Gabe Reed Confirms That New Great White Album Will be Released via Frontiers Records on March 13, 2009
Entertainment attorney Gabe Reed has secured a recording contract for legendary platinum rockers Great White and confirms that the band will release its new album, "Rising," in Europe on March 13, 2009 via Frontiers Records. Tracklisting is as follows: Situation; All Or Nothin'; I Dont... - March 11, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
Legendary Bluesman Willie Dixon's Legacy is Alive and Well in His Grandson, Alex Dixon
Alex Dixon teamed up with musical greats for his newest CD release titled "Rising From The Bushes" due out April 28th 2009 on iTunes and other digital download sites. The CD features Marcella Detroit (power vocalist in UK pop group Shakespeare's Sister), drummer James Gadson (Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles and countless others), bassist Gerald Johnson (Steve Miller Band, Crosby Stills & Nash), to name a few. This CD is packed something for everyone...blues, rock and R&B. - March 10, 2009 - Dixon Landing Music, LLC
Forte- a Freeware Notation Software is Now Also Available in English
The German publishing house "Lugert-Verlag" has recently made available the English version of the Forte notation programme. The programme that is one of the most popular in Germany can be downloaded from the website www.forte-notation.eu/en/index.htm as a freeware-version. - March 10, 2009 - Lugert Verlag
The Mastering Room Announces It's Grand Opening in Las Vegas, NV
A brand new world class CD Mastering Studio has officially opened its doors in Las Vegas, NV. The Mastering Room was designed and implemented by President/Chief Engineer Greg Forsberg. - March 09, 2009 - The Mastering Room
Kurt Oldman Says Yes to the Dress
Kurt Oldman teams up with established reality TV composer, Dieter Hartmann to score TLC's, "Say Yes To The Dress." - March 08, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
W.O.A Records to Launch Three International Albums with a Live Concert by International DJ Stuart Lloyd
W.O.A International through its record label to organize a gala event in Goa to launch their new International albums with a live concert by International DJ Stuart Lloyd and guest performances by various W.O.A artists. - March 08, 2009 - W.O.A International : Records & Studios
Media Arrow – The “Undisputed Talent”
Media Arrow's promotional show called the "Undisputed Talent" held in Delancey, New York on Jan 30th 2009. - March 08, 2009 - Media Arrow
Luxury Credit Card (Black Card) News and Information Site Launched
The Black Card (www.the-blackcard.com) site has been launched as a special interest community surrounding luxury credit cards, including news, rumours, lifestyle, celebrities, and more. - March 07, 2009 - the-blackcard.com
Kurt Oldman Has “The Last Laugh”
Film composer Kurt Oldman recently completed the score to the comedy, “The Last Laugh,” starring Saturday Night Live’s Victoria Jackson. - March 07, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
Flux Records Announces the Release of Frank Rothkamm's Frank Genius is Star Struck
Deluxe Edition Compact Disc with Complete Lyrics and Accompanying Print Celebrates Rothkamm's Poptronic Music. - March 07, 2009 - Flux Records
SLS International, Inc. Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with DIP Financing
Plans to Complete Sale in Bankruptcy Within 60 Days. SLS International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SLSZ) announced today that it filed a voluntary chapter 11 petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Company announced that it intends to conduct a sale of... - March 06, 2009 - SLS International, Inc.
Niva's Fun Day for Houston's Cuney Homes Kids
Indie R&B artist Niva to put on a free show for Houston's Kids. - March 06, 2009 - New Black Music.net
Popular Atlanta Rock Band, Stokeswood, to Release First Album, Carrassia, on April 17, 2009: Release Party and Concert Being Held at Atlanta Music Venue, Masquerade
Popular Atlanta rock band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net), has announced that they will be releasing their first full-length album, Carrassia, on Friday, April 17, 2009. The Carrassia release party and Stokeswood concert will be held on the “Hell” stage of well-known Atlanta music... - March 06, 2009 - Stokeswood
Harvard Law School Goes Hip Hop
Harvard Law School ’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) and The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project (HHELP) will host a mini-music seminar. The seminar will take place on March 14, 2009 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. It will be held at Harvard Law School in Austin Hall. - March 06, 2009 - The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project
Dallas Music Instructor Publishes Book on Chord Theory with Method Never Seen Before
Mike Ellis Music Instruction in Dallas, Texas, has published a no-nonsense, practical book on how to understand chords on the piano. This book contains a method never seen before in the industry. - March 05, 2009 - Mike Ellis Music Instruction
Scottish Based OneDay40 Band Signs with Colt Records
Colt Records of Nashville announces the signing of Americana supergroup from Scotland OneDay40. - March 05, 2009 - Colt Records
The Velvet Gentleman Available Now
Ironhorse Music Group LLC's first instrumental project from in-house production team, The Aqua League available now. - March 05, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Generation Jones' New Social Voyeurs Leading to the Promised Land in Music and Politics
Members of Generation Jones, including the new band New Social Voyeurs, are the new leaders in politics and music in many ways these days, so says Rob Sobol, the singer of the new pop song “Try,” and other social commentators. Generation Jones members, born from 1954 to 1965, were... - March 04, 2009 - New Social Voyeurs
Trebeka on Her Way to Stardom
International nu-jazz singer Trebeka, start her 2009 world tour in Hanoi, Vietnam. - March 04, 2009 - Lotus Road Music
Sheet Music Company Names New Marketing Manager
J.W. Pepper, the world's largest sheet music retailer, has named Mandy Kubik as manager of the Grand Rapids store. - March 04, 2009 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Cambridge Concentus to Perform Final Concert of Season March 8th
The Cambridge Concentus period ensemble will perform its final concert of the season on March 8th at the First Church in Cambridge. The program pairs J.S. Bach's apocalyptic cantata Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! with the Fifth Brandenburg Concerto. - March 03, 2009 - Cambridge Concentus
Stunning New Music Video from Niva
R&B HipHop Soul Indie artist Niva releases New song and video. 'Pretty Butterfly.' - March 03, 2009 - New Black Music.net
The Original 24-Track Analog Master Recording of Johnny Cash's Live Performance at The Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park, NJ USA on July 28, 1990
These are the Original 24-track Master Tape Recording's of Johnny Cash Live on the night of July 28, 1990 at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NY USA. Part of these tapes were released by Universal/Mercury Polygram "The Great Lost Performance." - March 02, 2009 - Navybob, LLC
Seeds Family Worship Releases Newly Re-Packaged Albums
Seeds Family Worship announces the release of their newly re-packaged albums – Seeds of Courage, Seeds of Faith, Seeds of Praise and Seeds of Purpose. The four albums include two identical full length cds, one to keep and one to give away. All four albums take inspiration from God’s... - March 02, 2009 - Seeds Family Worship
Taliferro Music Announces the Release of 5 Upcoming Albums
Taliferro Music - a new music label - announces the release of five upcoming album releases in the jazz, r&b, ambient, idm, electronic and down-tempo genres. - March 02, 2009 - Ty Showers
Scott McCurry Releases New Album at Dallas' House of Blues
Accomplished Dallas Musician launches third alt rock album, "Go On & Do Your Thing", March 14th, 2009 at the Dallas House of Blues with CD party and concert. - March 01, 2009 - Scott McCurry
Download and Donate
Anders Holst plays a role in finding a cure for breast cancer through his music. - March 01, 2009 - Anders Holst
The Presidents of the United States of America Headline 4th of July Party at the Glen
Multi-platinum recording artist The Presidents of the United States of America will take the stage on the 4th of July, at Watksin Glen International, during the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen. Fans looking to attend the concert only have the option to buy a $39.00, Sunday general admission ticket. - February 28, 2009 - Watkins Glen International