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Daniel Casavant, First Canadian Member of Go Large Records
Not only does the distinguished acoustic singer represent one of Canada’s finest musicians, but Daniel Casavant also represents Go Large Records as one of the first Canadian artists to sign with the American based artist development agency. - January 08, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
School of Rock Students Have Become Familiar Faces on South Florida’s Music Scene
Students at the Paul Green School of Rock Music – Coral Springs have become familiar faces on south Florida’s music scene and fans are in for yet another treat by this group of talented young musicians when they serve up a big helping of Southern rock at two All Ages shows on Friday, January 30 and Sunday, February 8. - January 07, 2009 - The Paul Green School of Rock Music
YoungHollywood.com Introduces Chris Brown’s Newest Prodigy, Scooter Smiff
YoungHollywood.com talks to Chris Brown’s new artist, Scooter Smiff, thirteen-year-old rapper who tells them about being discovered by his “Big Brother.” - January 07, 2009 - Young Hollywood
The Sage Gateshead Uses Cirrus Equipment to Protect Workers Hearing
The Sage Gateshead, the landmark centre for musical education, performance and conferences on the south bank of the River Tyne, has begun to use Cirrus equipment to ensure that the hearing of its workers is protected. - January 05, 2009 - Cirrus Research plc
New Tunes, New Venue; the Brooks Young Band Rocks the Renovated Barnstead Church
Saturday January 31st from 8-10 PM the Brooks Young Band will perform at the Barnstead Church, in NH, a newly renovated music venue. Fender endorsed artist Brooks Young and his band will be one of the first to play at Barnsteadʼs new hot spot. They will be playing songs from their new CD... - January 03, 2009 - Brooks Young Band
The Lounge Sound- Phoenix 1480AM
While the "Standards"are vanishing from many traditional radio stations one up-start internet station is trying to reverse the trend. MartiniInTheMorning.com will be programming KPHX 1480 AM in Phoenix and bringing the timeless music we know as "The Great American Songbook" back to traditional radio. - January 02, 2009 - Standard Media Group
Independent Musician Puts It All Together
BlakeAndrew Launches Website with Community Experience - January 01, 2009 - BlakeAndrew Music
Fourth Album from Promis, "Life is Grand!" Offers World Music Pallete with Accessible Melodies and Lyrical Themes of Love, Life and Its Lessons
Influenced by the cool breezes and warm waters of the Mediterranean, the 14 songs explore themes of life, love and lessons, with a rich tapestry of all-live instruments. Recorded by Chilean singer/songwriter Jose Promis and produced and co-written with Turkish songwriter Ayhan Sahin, the project is truly a mesh of world influences, while maintaining a decidedly pop imprint. - December 31, 2008 - Young Pals Music
MP3Waxx.com Celebrates Being the Industry's Highest Rated Music Promotion Service.
MP3Waxx.com celebrates being the industry's highest rated music promotion service in the year 2008. MP3Waxx successfully broke numerous records from the hottest A-List artists in the music industry. MP3Waxx supplies the top radio, club, satellite, and mixtape DJs from all over the world with the... - December 31, 2008 - MP3Waxx.com
End Malaria Awards 2008 Announced by Malaria Foundation International
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2008 “End Malaria Awards.” The “End Malaria Awards” serve to recognize many people and organizations who worked in 2007 to help the fight to End Malaria. The "End Malaria Awards” include over 50 award categories. Informative write-ups and website linkages can be found at the Malaria Foundation’s website, www.malaria.org, for all winners. - December 30, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Peace CD of Original Songs Released by NH Women; “Let Peace Expand” CD a Powerful Peace Offering
A peace CD of 11 original songs written by composer and pianist Lisa Gail Murray and sung by vocalist Cynthia Schroer has been released. These two New Hampshire mothers teamed up to record the inspirational songs that explore the theme of peace – in the world and within the self. “Let Peace Expand,” available through their website www.LetPeaceExpand.com and www.CDBaby.com offers lyrical songs that uplift the heart. - December 30, 2008 - Let Peace Expand
TC of 39th Ave Music Shares His Business Expertise to Assist in Restoring the Community
There are many ways for a successful individual to give back. TC of 39th Ave Music continues to find those ways, and utilizes them to make an impact in his community. Whether it's a charity Christmas party for under privilege kids, a free concert to raise money for a great cause, TC of 39th Ave Music is always willing to give back to those in need. - December 28, 2008 - 39th Ave Music LLC
MyCDparty.com Presents SOUL LOUNGE Live Music Event
MyCDparty.com presents its new version of a Live Music Soul Event called SOUL LOUNGE on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at The French Quarter Café at 823 Woodland Street in Nashville, Tennessee. Doors will open at 7pm and the show will start at 9pm. Featured performers include soul sensation Casme, jazz/Soul Band Gilmore Scott, Freddie B of Freddie B TV and the Soul Freestyle singer Bill Lee. Tickets can be purchased at www.myCDparty.com - December 26, 2008 - SOUL LOUNGE USA
Matt Hespelt Awarded Player of the Month for December 2008
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio has awarded Matt Hespelt of Sparta, NJ the Player of the Month Award for December 2008. Matt Hespelt picked up the guitar at age 9. His interest in classic rockers Led Zeppelin and Rush motivated him to become a guitar player, and he showed plenty of motivation from the... - December 25, 2008 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Inspirational Speaker Michael Segal Releases First CD -- Possible CD Features Stories of Hope, Inspiration and Humor and the Music of The O’Neill Brothers
Shooting victim Michael Segal releases inspirational CD containing stories of hope, humor and inspiration. Music by The O'Neill Brothers. - December 24, 2008 - Lone Star Sound
Top Ten MySpace Artists The Ex Box Boys
International Internet Phenomenon & Top Ten MySpace Artists The Ex Box Boys to Play Haley’s Pub & Grill January 9. - December 24, 2008 - The Ex Box Boys
Hoopla Media Group: Erotic D Live from Prison
Erotic D has given Hoopla Media Group access with this exclusive interview from behind bars to talk about his... - December 24, 2008 - Hoopla Media Group LLC
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
From Viola in Music website, all about the viola. - December 23, 2008 - Viola in Music
Kleenbeats Gives New Artists Music Licensing Opportunities; Opportunity on Global Music Community Gets Artists Straight to the Source
Kleenbeats, Australia’s premier music licensing company, is now accepting submissions from artists for film, Television and radio placement. - December 23, 2008 - kleenbeats Music Licensing
Axebay is a New Music Site Created to Help Connect Guitarists with Each Other via Forums and Member Boards
Axebay is a new guitar site designed to be the best at bringing musicians together with a forum and marketplace. Guitarists can post stories and tips providing a level of interaction like no other. - December 22, 2008 - Axebay
Celebrate Greeting’s Season with Cool Morphing Tools
Avnex Ltd. join in the holiday season at http://www.audio4fun.com with great offers on all of their morphing products. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.audio4fun.com/promotion.htm. - December 22, 2008 - AVSoft Corp.
New Site for Online Ticket Sales to Sold Out Events
TopOnlineTickets.com has just release a new website for finding premium and hard to find tickets to major sports, live concert and theatre events. TopOnlineTickets.com specializes in providing tickets to sold out events for those looking for premium, hard to find tickets to top events at the... - December 21, 2008 - Top Online Tickets
AVnex Celebrating Christmas and New Year by Offering Real Deals
Christmas is coming around again all over the world. AVnex also joins in the spirit of this Christmas by offering its customers many free gifts, free e-cards and special discounts from 20% up in a special promotion program for Christmas. - December 21, 2008 - AVSoft Corp.
Viola in Music Website is All About the Viola
Famous composers who played it, famous compositions, famous viola and violin player - December 20, 2008 - Viola in Music
No More Service Charges on Concert, Sports and Theatre Tickets
David Boitano Co-Founder of TICKETFINDER.com™ announced today “We have removed our service charge and you now save on every concert, sports and theatre ticket sold on our website. We listen to our clients and the biggest request was to “Remove the Service Charges” so here... - December 17, 2008 - TICKETFINDER.com™
Suzana Da Camara to Launch New Album in 2009
Canadian singer/composer Suzana Da Camara is set to launch her new album in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2009. Containing 11 to 13 tracks in English, French and Portuguese, the songs were written by Suzana herself, her long time business partner Mike Dell, and Randall Savoie, an extraordinary... - December 17, 2008 - Suzana Da Camara
Bryan-Michael Cox Partners with SAE Institute to Develop Custom Music Production Workshops for Students
Media education institution taps famed music producer to lecture in six-month music production series. Hosted in SAE Institute - Atlanta, the series will be streamed to SAE campuses worldwide. - December 17, 2008 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
Extraordinary Rap Duo Starrs & Murph Begin Touring to Promote Their Highly Anticipated Mixtape Boxes for Sale
Starrs & Murph Performed Live With Nina Sky and Was a Featured Act in New York City at Famed Don Hills. - December 17, 2008 - 3-D Platform
Nucliess Tops Cincy Hard/Alt Rock Charts with "Left Behind"
Nucliess tops the local Hard/Alt Rock "Make the Charts" with "Left Behind," the hit single from debut release "Shades of Life." - December 17, 2008 - Nucliess
West Coast Rapper Note Takes Over New York City
Scream Entertainment Rapper Note is Well Received by the East Coast. - December 17, 2008 - 3-D Platform
Independent Music Website Experiences Surge in European Music Submissions
Independent and Unsigned Music Website www.BoostIndependentMusic.com Experiences a Boom in Music Submissions from the UK and Europe. - December 16, 2008 - Boost Group Limited
TC of 39th Ave Music aka The Ambassador of Hope Hop Giving Back to the Community for Christmas
To give back and thanks for all the support he has received for his music and community outreach program, TC of 39th Ave Music will host a Christmas party for the kids of The Carr Square Community Center. - December 15, 2008 - 39th Ave Music LLC
Joey Page Returns to the Stage for His "Christmas with Me Tour" After a Successful Summer Tour with Other Radio Disney Artists
Joey Page, named one of teen magazine's hottest new solo artists of 2008, is set to headline his "Christmas with Me Tour" this holiday season. - December 15, 2008 - Joey Page
Federal Moguls to Release Quirky Album on Tuesday
The Federal Moguls first studio release, High Risk Investment Planning, is set to be released on Tuesday, and young listeners will be very impressed with the entire CD. The album contains 17 (plus a hidden 18th track) tracks that show off a complete diversity of music styles. High Risk Investment... - December 14, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
How a Christmas Song Becomes a Standard in the Digital Age
What would women rather be doing for Christmas? Indie jazz artist Diona Devin sings all about it while mixing a traditional music genre with a new business model to promote her retro-styled holiday single Merry Christmas to Me. Diona and her co-writer Gigi Swanson have embarked on a DIY digital marketing strategy to jump start their song's journey to reach standard status by going unapologetically viral. - December 14, 2008 - Diona Devincenzi
New Label Launches with New Approach
Conspiracy Theory Entertainment Group, CTEG, is a new record company with a new approach to working with artists as business partners and helping their artists maximize new opportunities to enhance their creativity. - December 14, 2008 - Conspiracy Theory Entertainment Group
SLCN.TV and Pop Art Lab Join Forces to Present Greg Hawkes of The Cars in Second Life Live Performance
Question: How do you listen to music or live events in Second Life? Answer: On SLCN.TV. This resounding fact will soon come to pass as SLCN.TV and Pop Art Lab join forces to bring live and pre-recorded musical events to residents gridwide. - December 14, 2008 - SLCN Press Room
NC Songwriter’s Co-op Announces 11th Annual Songwriting Contest Winners
Letha Costin, Keith Hill and Garrison Doles won top three places in NCSC’s 11th Annual Songwriting Contest. Industry professionals based their selection on entrants’ lyrics, melody and presentation. - December 13, 2008 - North Carolina Songwriter's Cooperative
Denver Artist Improv in the Top 10 for 93.3 KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays 2008; "Miss Hedonist" from New Album Omotion (2009) on 93.3 KTCL Today Through Dec. 17th
Improv's "Miss Hedonist" has been selected as one of the Top 10 in 93.3 KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays. This is the same program that helped The Flobots receive national attention. "Miss Hedonist" will play on 93.3 KTCL starting today through Wednesday, December 17th. Improv will nationally release his debut album "Omotion" on Jan. 20, 2009. The majority of the album was produced, written, recorded, and mixed entirely by Improv. - December 13, 2008 - Improv
Censored Launches Street Team Website and MySpace: The Censored Nation Has Begun
An Iowa band, Censored, establishes a nationwide team of dedicated fans to help promote their upcoming US tour, CD release, and overall music career. - December 13, 2008 - Censored
THE Band Press Kit Makes Band Promotion and Marketing Easy for Musicians
The recently launched Web site thebandpresskit.com seeks to streamline the band press kit planning and creation process for bands and musicians. - December 12, 2008 - THE Band Press Kit
TalentTrove.com Launches Radio.talenttrove.com Talent Broadcast on New User-Generated Internet Radio Station
If you have ever wondered where you can find tomorrow’s top singer, an undiscovered comedian, or an alternative talk show all in one place, look no further. TalentTrove.com, the online talent community for aspiring artists and performers, has gone above and beyond to launch its newest... - December 11, 2008 - TalentTrove.com
Guitarist Extraordinaire, Dave Weiner Endorses Solid Cables
Continuing to push the boundaries of the current economy, Solid Cables continues to move forward by signing seven string guitarist, Dave Weiner. - December 11, 2008 - Solid Cables
New Look, Live Radio at YouTring.com
iCallGlobe a UK based VoIP telephony service provider announced the revamping of its website along with the addition of a new feature, Live Radio on YouTring.com - December 11, 2008 - iCallGlobe ltd
Gina Star Wants You to "Rock With Me"
Debut single from heralded big room House DJ. Features vocals from industry maven Deanna DellaCioppa. - December 10, 2008 - Audacious Records
World Premiere of ‘Proverbs’ on Radio Latvia
It's rare to come across contemporary music that’s as melodic and appealing as Ciarán Farrell’s. Alex Moffat - Daily Mail. - December 09, 2008 - Ciaran Farrell
Sourcebooks uses DNAML’s DNL eBook Technology to Launch an Innovative First: Exploring What Digital Books Can Be
On November 18, 2008, Sourcebooks launched the first of their enhanced digital books. These are innovative digital products that allow the reader an immersion experience in the book—a digital book powered by DNAML’s DNL eBook Reader that delivers an enhanced reader experience,... - December 08, 2008 - DNAML Pty Ltd
PRT Stacho «Karavan»
iRecords are ready to unleash a new album by PRT Stacho «Karavan». Every Minimal Techno / Progressive House fan will undoubtedly know the name. Now the music by PRT Stacho is easy to find in main Digital Internet stores. Despite the chosen styles' influence, PRT Stacho is... - December 08, 2008 - iRecords
Astral Sounds of Arktika
Russian label Textu Recordings, a sub-label of iRecords Group, is up to release the new album of the Russian project Arktika. It will please not only the cognoscenti and style aficionados, but also everyone who prefers quiet and beautiful Chill Out, Ambient or Downtempo. - December 07, 2008 - iRecords
Sunset's Labels Continue to Sign Artists with 2009 Street Dates Set for the Legendary Hip-Hop Vocalist, Gina Thompson, to Follow the Federal Moguls CD
Sunset's labels continue to sign artists with 2009 street dates set for the legendary Hip-Hop vocalist, Gina Thompson, to follow the Federal Moguls High Risk Investment Planning CD release. - December 07, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America