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Dw. Dunphy's Enigmatic Now Available on iTunes
Dw. Dunphy's career-defining album Enigmatic is now available at music's premiere distribution outlet. - February 28, 2009 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Don Ward Makes a Very Special Live Appearance to Play His Contemporary Smooth Style of Jazz Early Next Month on March 6 and March 7
Sunset Jazz recording artist is tapped to play two shows playing his contemporary style of smooth jazz at the world famous Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center in Camden, New Jersey on Friday March 6th and Saturday March 7th. - February 27, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
KISS to Close Pepsi Music Festival in Chile on April 3, 2009
According to Gabe Reed, KISS will close the Pepsi Festival in Santiago, Chile on April 3, 2009 and perform for the first time in Chile in over a decade. - February 27, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
The 1st Annual Kansas City Music and Entertainment Conference Showcases Some of Kansas City’s Most Talented Up and Coming Artists
The Weirdos Music Group is proud to announce the 1st Annual Kansas City Music and Entertainment Conference. This event will take place Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Center in downtown Kansas City, MO. The goal of the Kansas City Music and... - February 26, 2009 - Kansas City Music and Entertainment Conference
Elk Grove Community Band & Pleasant Grove High School Jazz Band Join Together for 2nd Annual Benefit Concert and Dinner
The Elk Grove Community Band combined with the Pleasant Grove High School Jazz Band will present its 2nd Annual Benefit Concert and Dinner on Monday, March 30, 2009 at the PGHS Cafeteria from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. - February 26, 2009 - PGH Band Boosters
Jazz Vocalist Receives International Adulation
Atlanta jazz vocalist Kemba Cofield will travel to Santiago, Chile this month to perform in March at the Grand Hyatt due to her diligent marketing and promotions on Myspace. - February 26, 2009 - Kemba Cofield
The Velvet Gent Debuts March 3rd
Ironhorse Music Group LLC to release first instrumental project from in-house production team, The Aqua League March 3rd. - February 26, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Raises Money and Awareness for Africa: Hosts VIP Party Fundraiser to Support African Cause at the Hotel Icon to Raise >$5000
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, whose mission is to “provide access to education in rural Sub-Saharan Africa,” hosts invite-only VIP party on Saturday, 3/20/09 (7 –10 pm @ Hotel Icon, Downtown Houston). Event is also the Exclusive VIP Pre-Party for DJ Pete Tong/Deadmau5’s concert. The party will raise awareness about The EFHF as a nonprofit charity, as well as the need for support for basic education in rural Sub-Saharan Africa - February 25, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
Christian Music Pioneers New Hope and Renaissance Schedule 40 Year Reunion
A community of New Hope and Renaissance band-mates, their families, friends, and fans reuniting July 30 - August 2, 2009. - February 25, 2009 - New Hope-Renaissance Reunion 2009
Bernie Pearl in Concert
Blues guitarist Bernie Pearl will perform in concert Saturday 2/28. - February 25, 2009 - Bernie Pearl Productions
Najam Sheraz Performs Only Love on Press TV
New British television program "Remembering the Children of Palestine" has invited Pakistani Pop star Najam Sheraz to sing his peace anthem "Only Love" on their Tuesday February 24 telecast, 6 PM – 7PM GMT, according to Janet Goodman Publicity and Booking. - February 25, 2009 - Janet Goodman Publicity and Booking
Dw Dunphy's Enigmatic Now Available at CD Baby.Com
Jumping the gun two whole months, Introverse Music is proud to present Dw. Dunphy's Enigmatic. - February 25, 2009 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Wex Rex Presents Eric Clapton Memorabilia in NY Rock N Roll Auction Mar. 1
Eric Clapton has proven over the length of his career that he is a guitar god worthy of emoting with mega-riffs and single notes, from heavy rock to the soulful blues. - February 25, 2009 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Wex Rex Presents Bruce Springsteen Memorabilia in NY Rock N Roll Auction Mar. 1
Bruce Springsteen has emerged as a legendary rock and roll star, and in the 40 years of performing he has blazed a trail of roots rock, traditional heartfelt melodies and stadium anthems describing his view of life and his aspirations for the future. - February 25, 2009 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Sam Ash Music Store and The Caldwell Group Welcomes Indie Rock Band Sound Cannon to Atlanta for Their Debuting at I dO Music - My Band Rocks Weekend
Orlando Fl based indie rock band Sound Cannon tour stop in the Atlanta market - February 25, 2009 - The Caldwell Group
Grateful Dead Historic Relics in NY Rock N Roll Auction March 1st
The Grateful Dead evolved during a time of mind expansion and influenced a generation of like-minded people and cultural activities, from the music to the art to the experiential lifestyles. The memorabilia from these times was often ephemeral to the people and society yet today reflects a great... - February 25, 2009 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Richard Collins, a Country Blues Guitarist from New Orleans' Folk Era of the 1960s, Has a New Charity CD Available March 1, 2009
Richard Collins, a country blues guitarist from New Orleans' folk era of the1960s, has a New Charity CD Available March 1, 2009. Proceeds to New Musicians Relief Fund. - February 24, 2009 - Richard Collins
Brands and Music…. Now Football and Music
Greg Halford celebrates opening the scoring for Sheffield United by revealing a shirt advertising his record label. - February 23, 2009 - R&R World
Prisonworld Records Introduces Likely Suspect and Their Jailhouse Doo Wop
An Acapella group is "changing the game" in the music industry by bringing their new style of doo wop to the forefront - February 23, 2009 - Dawah International, LLC
Blockstar Music Shoots First Video
New Independent label Blockstar Music is prepping to shoot its first music video for their first international artist. The first artist to be released under the new label is Young Gent. His first single is called “Grown and Sexy” which features newcomers Chase and Drake Murphy and can... - February 23, 2009 - Blockstarmusic
Billy Gibbons Guest Stars on Russian Rock Band Pushking's New Album
ZZ Top Star Billy Gibbons completed guest vocals and played lead guitar on "Cut the Wire", a new track to be included on the Russian rock band Pushking's new album. One of Russia's most popular metal/rock bands, Pushking has released over 15 albums. The band's new CD, "Pushking -... - February 22, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
Classical Connect – a New Free Classical Music Performance Website
New classical music performance web site features a large library of performances. Different instruments and ensembles are represented. Offers classical musicians new concert venue while providing the listening public with a new exciting interactive source of classical music performances. - February 22, 2009 - Classical Connect LLC
Paul Stanley Completes Vocals for the Track "Cut the Wire" for Russian Rockers Pushking's New Album "Pushking Duets" to be Released in Late 2009
Paul Stanley guest stars on Russian Rockers Pushking's New Album "Pushking Duets." - February 21, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
Boston Area's MetroWest Opera to Perform Ravel's Sensational "L'enfant et les sortilèges” in French and Mozart's Comic "The Impresario" in English March 21-29 in Weston
The Boston Area's MetroWest Opera said today that it will perform Maurice Ravel's "L'enfant et les sortilèges” (The Child and the Spells) in French and Wolfgang Mozart's "The Impresario” in English March 21-29 on the stage at Weston's First Parish Church. The church is located at 349 Boston Post Road. See www.metrowestopera.org - February 21, 2009 - MetroWest Opera
Hitt Music Group and the Professional Longboard Association Announce Placement Deal for HMG Artists
Hitt Music Group is happy to announce its new affiliation with the Professional Longboard Association. The PLA has optioned music from the following HMG artists: Black Market Corp. (“Move On” and “That Feeling” from the album Dope on Plastic) Elevaters (“Row Your... - February 21, 2009 - Hitt Music Group
Children’s Recording Artist, Jonathan Sprout Finds His Unique Calling as Kidzmusic.com’s Featured Artist of the Week
Sprout dominates the field of original hero music for children and releases his third CD devoted specifically to some of our greatest American Heroes. - February 21, 2009 - KIDZTOWN Productions
Miami Beach to Host 24th Annual Winter Music Conference
The city of Miami Beach will host the 24th annual Winter Music Conference (WMC) next month. The conference, which is scheduled to take place from March 24th to March 28th at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa, is the biggest networking event for insiders of the music industry worldwide. Each year,... - February 21, 2009 - Marco Polo Beach Resort
Maui, Hawaii Recording Studio Welcomes Jeff Hendrickson
Bob Plotnik & Jeff Hendrickson are hooking up at Grace Recording Studio in Maui, Hawaii. This eco friendly studio runs 100% on solar power, harnessing the sun’s energy using photovoltaic solar panels. To guarantee the client’s privacy this facility is gated and secured. You can... - February 20, 2009 - Grace Recording Studio
The Great Rock & Roll Kindle - Free Speech Has a Revival Through Eternal Youth Empire
Thanks to IT Companies like Supremus Group, independent writers and publishers can now easily and economically make their publications available on Kindle. Even dead rock stars like Kurt Cobain are being resurrected on this revolutionary device. - February 20, 2009 - Eternal Youth Empire
IHMG is Wrapped in Velvet
Ironhorse Music Group LLC to release first instrumental project from in-house production team, The Aqua League. - February 20, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Detroit Independent Label Protekted Records and Recording Artist P-Live Sign with Bungalo Records of Universal Music Group Distribution
The Independent Record Label Will Gain Distribution in Hundreds of New Stores and All Major Digital Outlets Worldwide. - February 19, 2009 - Bungalo Records
Jambonie.com Launches Redesigned Web Site Using 100% Microsoft Silver Light
Jambonie com, an independent musicians and band website, was created for all independent musicians to get their music heard on a national and international level with free page hosting. This week Jambonie.com launched a redesigned web site that is now 100% Microsoft Silver light. This change means... - February 19, 2009 - Jambonie.com
Fran Ashcroft (Gorillaz, Dandy Warhols, The Kingsman) Finishes Up the Debut Sunset Records Release, London, Paris, Tokyo, Space by the Boy from Space
Music industry veteran, Fran Ashcroft finishes the final mixes and the record pool song versions for the debut The Boy From Space CD at his world renowned state of the art Happy Beat Studios in the UK. - February 19, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Master Jazz Pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen Releases 88 Fingers, His 10th Solo CD
Eyran Records announces the release of pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen’s highly anticipated new solo album, 88 Fingers. - February 19, 2009 - Eyran Records
Mel B's New Online Auction Benefits Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Former Spice Girl cleans out her closet for charity. - February 18, 2009 - Celebrity Loop
KC Cafe Radio Online Streaming Station Celebrates Milestone
KC Cafe Radio Online Internet radio celebrates milestone showing that listeners make a stations success showcasing original music outlasting other start ups. - February 18, 2009 - KC Cafe Radio
Wex Rex Presents Ten Years After & Alvin Lee Memorabilia in March 1st PRWAuctions.com Auction
Alvin Lee may be best remembered from Woodstock, but to many fans Ten Years After was the greatest band ever, and Alvin one of the greatest guitarists. And the memorabilia can be hard to find. A collection will be sold at auction March 1, 2009 at Phil Weiss Auction Gallery in Oceanside NY. - February 18, 2009 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Wex Rex Presents Jimi Hendrix Memorabilia in March 1st PRWAuctions.com RockNRoll Auction
Rare concert posters and handbills promoting 1960s events are not only historic references of times gone by, but future investments in masterpiece lithography by respected artists. Like Picasso and Lautrec, these works on paper could someday be the cream of the crop. Rick Griffin is known as one of the most prolific of the 1960s San Francisco scene, doing psychedelic, surfer and hot rod art for magazines, underground newspapers and concert promoters. - February 18, 2009 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Karine Hannah Collaborates with Songwriter/Producer Ayhan Sahin on New Release "Karine" - Release Streets Globally Jan. 27 on Young Pals Music
In all, "Karine" hearkens a bygone era where an album was designed to serve up the full spectrum of an artist's ability—instead of so many gimmick-driven, pinhole-targeted acts that drive today's marketplace. Hannah's versatility is her trump, imbued with innate celestial talent and consummate emotive fervor. Aligned with these dozen-plus sing-along treasures, here is a project whose stamp is utterly timeless. - February 17, 2009 - Young Pals Music
50 Greatest Love Songs
The Internet radio station MartiniintheMorning.com counted down the 50 most romantic songs on Valentine’s Day, February 14th 2009. "The Way You Look Tonight,” landed in the top spot in MartiniInTheMorning.com’s annual poll. The station played 3 different interpretations of the song in three different countdowns. - February 17, 2009 - Standard Media Group
Indianapolis’ Despo to Release New Single ‘Ready’ – Red Carpet Style
Event to be held February 27, 2009 at The White Diamond in Indianapolis and will be streamed live online at www.808.fm - February 17, 2009 - 808.fm
Curtis Peoples Returns to the Touring Circuit This Spring
Peoples gears up for nationwide tour with Josh Hoge, Ernie Halter, and Tony Lucca - February 17, 2009 - Curtis Peoples
MODA Entertainment Signs New Client Legendary Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Dexter Gordon
MODA Entertainment's licensing division signs exclusive worldwide representation agreement for Dextor Gordon for name, likeness, and music for merchandising and licensing. - February 17, 2009 - PublicityBox
How to Beat the Recession Blues with Music
Recover one’s spirits to have the right energy to overcome hard times. - February 16, 2009 - Monica Cuneo
Mugasha Selected as SXSW Accelerator Finalist
Electronic music site, Mugasha.com has been selected as a finalist in the Online Music category for the SXSW Accelerator program during the SXSW Interactive Festival. CEO, Akshay Dodeja, will be presenting Mugasha during the Accelerator event on March 16th in Austin, Texas. The SXSW Conference has... - February 15, 2009 - Mugasha
The British Are Coming … to South Atlanta
British Invasion is second in “Sounds of the 60s” Live Concert Series. - February 15, 2009 - Speer Entertainment
New Single by Pessimist in Training - "Dominoes"
American-Israeli rockers, Pessimist in Training, have released a new single: "Dominoes." - February 15, 2009 - Pessimist in Training
Rock Band Simples Mortales Navigates the Internet/Spanish Rock
At www.simplesmortales.com, fans of ‘rock en español’ (Spanish rock) can enjoy the music of Puerto Rican band Simples Mortales. Five professional men created this band, after deciding to renew their youth dreams and become rockers. “We are breaking the mold; freeing our... - February 13, 2009 - simples mortales
FAME-IS.TV, Andy Hilfiger Entertainment and Star Vodka Present: Izzy Gold - a Birthday Celebration & Fashion Week Kickoff Party Hosted by Michael Fredo
Andy Hilfiger Entertainment and FAME-IS.TV's Michael Fredo will be hosting the exclusive birthday celebration for one of NYC’s hottest music producers, Izzy Gold, on February 13th at 205 Club. Izzy Gold is a new media music branding company specializing in entertainment, fashion, and music... - February 13, 2009 - Izzy Gold Records
Rhythm N Rhymes Has Just Completed the First Phase of Their Website
Rhythm N Rhymes Media Distribution offers a wide variety of services. Their goal is to provide an efficient platform for independent record labels to market their music via the growing number of download services. - February 12, 2009 - Web Star Promotions, LLC