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Colin Armstrong Set to Release Debut Full Length Album "Lost and Anonymous"
After various award nominations and wins, San Diego native, singer/songwriter Colin Armstrong, is slated to officially release his debut full-length album “Lost and Anonymous” on January 13, 2009. - October 30, 2008 - Colin Armstrong
GuitarForSale.tv Discount Guitar Store Opens in Time for Holidays
Innovative website GuitarForSale.tv has announced the opening of an addition to their existing website specifically for sales of new guitars at discount prices. After a year of offering great prices on hard to find vintage guitars and used name brand electric guitars and electric basses, with the... - October 30, 2008 - GuitarForSale.tv
Seeds Family Worship Releases Its Fifth Album
Seeds Family Worship announced today the release of their much-anticipated fifth album The Power of Encouragement. With its release, Seeds has grown to include 58 portions of scripture set to music. Remaining true to its name, the album includes 10 powerful songs of encouraging scripture performed... - October 30, 2008 - Seeds Family Worship
MP3Waxx.com Launches Exclusive Music Promotion Service
MP3Waxx.com launches exclusive music promotion service to officially break records and send music to over 426,000 music industry contacts -- allowing the latest releases to be distributed throughout the music industry in a matter of minutes. MP3Waxx.com has over 55,000 DJ contacts worldwide in... - October 30, 2008 - MP3Waxx.com
MixMyMusic.net Announces New Online Music Mixing Service for Musicians, Bands, and Artists
MixMyMusic.net and Recording Engineer Christian Cummings announce a new, online mixing service for musicians and bands world-wide. Artists can now have a professional tailor their mix to professional standards regardless of where they’re located. - October 29, 2008 - MixMyMusic.net
WebCeleb.com Unveils 1st Musician WebCeleb and Launches Full Beta Site to Support Undiscovered Talent
The first WebCeleb has been discovered amidst a full Beta launch of WebCeleb.com. Undiscovered talent will now have a platform that appeals to more of their needs; ability to circulate work worldwide and get connected with resources to advance their careers. - October 29, 2008 - WebCeleb, Inc
GiG Productions Signs Lengendary Recording Artist, and Actor, Cuba Gooding Sr. to Management Deal
Jeff “Sincere’ Arcio CEO and Sr. Talent Manager, along GiG Productions announced today that the firm has signed international R&B/Soul recording artist and actor Cuba Good Sr. to its roster of clients. - October 29, 2008 - GiG Productions
Grandmas Rock
Sofia, 87, and Gladys, 93, two great women with strong aspiration for peace and clean environment, have inspired their grand-children to produce an electronica music album - Ancestors' Sins. “Not only did Sofia and Gladys inspire our album thematically, but they made a strong influence on... - October 29, 2008 - Sofia Gladys Projects
Censored Announces New Single, "Things We Hate"
The five-pieced melodic hard rock band, Censored, announces their release of the single "Things We Hate," which is to be the first single released from their much anticipated new demo. - October 28, 2008 - Censored
9/11 Benefit Concert Being Planned
Looking for bands to participate in 9/11 benefit concert. - October 28, 2008 - Military-space.org
Kudos for American Composer Lori Laitman's "The Seed of Dream" on Naxos
“Lori Laitman has a great gift for song-writing and these songs skillfully employ a variety of styles to convey the pathos of the Holocaust.” American Record Guide, 2008.“This cycle is indeed a masterpiece that should not be missed!” Journal of Singing, 2008. - October 28, 2008 - Jona Rapoport
Brazilian Band, Vougan, Join AirPlayDirect.com
Brazilian Power Metal band, Vougan, launch AirPlay Direct profile, and EPK in support of "Mind Exceeding." - October 28, 2008 - Metal Music Promotions
Laitman’s New Opera “The Scarlet Letter” in High Gear for November World Premiere
Significant new American opera, based on Nathaniel's Hawthorne's literary masterpiece, to premiere in Arkansas November 6, 2008. - October 27, 2008 - Jona Rapoport
Live Webinar with Bob Baker from TheBuzzFactor.com, and Don Lichterman, Founder of Sunset Records
Learn how to generate attention-getting publicity with an online approach to PR with two music industry executives. - October 26, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Harmonica Wizard PT Gazell's 2008 China Tour
American Master of the Half Valved Diatonic Harmonica to tour China in support of new CD "Back To Back." - October 26, 2008 - MissMax Records
Kwo - Freestyle Improv Piano Album "Rebirth [Live]" Release
Virtuoso Paul Kwo finally released his first freestyle piano improv album "Rebirth [live]" performed live in the virtual world of Second Life in hard copy and at most major online digital outlets. - October 26, 2008 - Paul Kwo
Corey Feldman Launches New Label, Cifi Records, to Release New Truth Movement Album November 25th
Actor/ Producer, Director, Musician Corey Feldman is branching out and adding Record Label Owner to his list of credits. Developed initially for the launch of the newest "Truth Movement" album, Cifi Records will also eventually re-release all of Corey’s previous albums. "The... - October 25, 2008 - Corey Feldman
Brazilian Band, Vougan Launch Online CD Sales via Promotion Company
Brazilian Power Metal band, Vougan, team up with www.metalmusicpromotions.com to launch online CD sales of their debut, "Mind Exceeding." - October 25, 2008 - Metal Music Promotions
ThumbPeople Video Release Expected to Create Ripple Causes Whitecap
ThumbPeople, Inc., the producer of children’s literature and music with the goal of building self confidence in children through creatively fun methods, unleashed their first video today. The ThumbPeople video, “First Steps Prove Tricky, Watch me Fall and Laugh” currently posted... - October 24, 2008 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Unsigned Music Website, Muzikvoice.com Celebrates New Era
Website king muzikvoice.com is about to celebrate its fourth year of progression through providing free services to musicians. But is this about to change, as they are now charging for memberships? - October 23, 2008 - Muzikvoice.com
4-Year Old Julian Pavone, "the World’s Youngest Drummer!," Makes History with His Band as the Youngest Ever to Play Legendary Rock Venue Whisky a Go-Go
Julian Pavone "World’s Youngest Drummer!”® will make history on October 27th, 2008 when he steps onto the stage at the World Famous Whisky A Go-Go, on the Sunset Strip. The Julian Pavone Band will be performing at 8:00 p.m. The band, Vincent Fondale (vocalist), Alex Raz... - October 23, 2008 - Harmonie Network, Inc.
Singer/Songwriters Lou & Peter Berryman Perform at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series presents Lou & Peter Berryman in concert at the Erie Art Museum Annex on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at 8 p.m. The performance will be held in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested. This... - October 23, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
"Dance for Change"- Election Tuesday Rally
Election Tuesday Rally will be held for individuals voting age and over from diverse communities. This event will allow people to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama. Live election coverage will be shown. - October 22, 2008 - Dance for Change
Release Snafu - Ty Showers' 4th Album Sphere Released Early
Sphere, Ty Showers' fourth album release in 4 months, was originally supposed to be released November 1. The actual release date is October 1. Ty has actually released 4 albums in 3 months. Electronic and Jazz Music lovers embrace Sphere on Imeem.com and Last.fm - October 22, 2008 - Ty Showers
Workshop Prepares Musical Performers for Film Debut
Entertainment company gives opportunity to learn basic acting for the camera. - October 22, 2008 - Statusj
Solid Cables™ Signs Guitar Hero
Solid Cables™ has signed on Guitar Hero contributing guitarist, Brian Kahanek as their latest endorser. Solid Cables™ is quickly taking the industry by storm by finally providing the industry with what it needs – a cable that works. A real instrument cable that lasts and can take... - October 22, 2008 - Solid Cables
Wex Rex Presents Beatles Memorabilia in Oct 26th PRWAuctions.com Pop Culture Auction
Approx 700 lots of Rock N Roll and Hollywood Memorabilia will be sold at auction including a Beatles First State Mono “Yesterday and Today” album with the famous Butcher Cover in mint condition and a 1964 Talcum Tin. - October 20, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Ministry/RevCo's Sin Quirin Teams with DJ Hardware for ReVamp Tour
Amped Entertainment a division of Amped Records Inc. is proud to announce that lead guitarist, Sin Quirin, of Industrial Rock legends Ministry and the Revolting Cocks has teamed up with internationally renowned DJ Hardware for The ReVamp tour. The tour is slated to run from January 2009 through... - October 18, 2008 - Amped Records Inc
Flatster Digital Music Service Premiers with Budget-Friendly Flat Rate Pricing
Enjoy unlimited music with flatster, the flat rate, commercial-free music service with subscriptions as low as $6.99. Users can search for their favorite songs performed by the original artists and keep it for their own use. Instead of paying for each song, subscribers pay a low, flat subscription... - October 18, 2008 - flatster of America, LP
Blistur Competes to Perform on the Main Stage at Planet Fest 9
Blistur, the First Coast’s local favorite rock band, is competing to play for a spot on the main stage at this year’s Planet Fest at Metropolitan Park, to be held on November 8, 2008. This is Jacksonville, Florida’s largest concert of the year. Nationally known acts included in... - October 17, 2008 - Blistur
Wex Rex Presents Rolling Stones Memorabilia in Oct 26 PRWAuctions.com Pop Culture Auction
Highlights include a complete set of autographs of the early Rolling Stones including Brian Jones, along with records, posters, photographs, laser discs, books, a golden ticket and a one pound note signed by Mick & Keith in the 1960s. - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Wex Rex Presents Eric Clapton & Cream Memorabilia Oct. 26 at PRWAuctions.com
Approx 700 lots of Rock N Roll and Hollywood Memorabilia will be sold at auction. Highlights include a Vintage Harmony guitar signed by Eric Clapton and Duane Allman discovered by Wex Rex Collectibles' Gary Sohmers. - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Wex Rex Presents Jimi Hendrix Concert Posters in Pop Culture Auction Oct. 26
Approx 700 lots of Rock N Roll and Hollywood Memorabilia will be sold at auction. Highlights include a collection of Jimi Hendrix Concert posters discovered and brought to market by Wex Rex Collectibles' Gary Sohmers. - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
JamsBio and Columbia Unite to Promote “Tell Tale Signs” Featuring Bob Dylan’s Unreleased Tracks
JamsBio Promotion Offers Fans the Ability to Share Bob Dylan Memories and a Chance to Win Dylan Memorabilia. - October 17, 2008 - Mouth Watering Media, LLC
Bubba’s Got a MySpace; New Ticket Website Gives Customers the Chance to Interact with Cartoon Mascot
“I have read that product mascots are a defining characteristic of American Society. Mascots like Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam have stood the test of time and achieved immortality. Although many dotcoms do not take advantage of social networking sites like MySpace, connecting with a website that produces more traffic than any site excluding Google and Yahoo provides an untapped opportunity for internet companies today,” Dan Chandler, CEO, TriFectaTickets LLC. - October 16, 2008 - TriFectaTickets LLC
Wake Yo Game Up, the Album
Aims to Promote Social Change, Empowerment, and Community Awareness Through the Act of Voting. “Wake Yo Game Up!” This campaign has assembled a group of the San Francisco Bay Area’s hottest acts to change the face of American politics. - October 16, 2008 - Town Business Network
Orange County Band Tino Productions Voted Best in the West
Tino Productions named most versatile and best sounding band on the West Coast. - October 16, 2008 - Tino Productions
Bette Midler and the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) Launch the Fourth Annual Hulaween Auction
Some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment are stepping up for Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project’s 2008 Hulaween Auction. Stars like Hugh Jackman, Vanessa Williams, Sheryl Crow, Jessica Alba and Nicole Kidman are lending their names and their time to help Bette Midler raise funds and awareness for her Foundation. - October 15, 2008 - charitybuzz
National CD Distribution for Bands and Comedians
Joe Dolan Public Relations in Los Angeles offers musical artists and comedians a chance to get national attention on FM radio through their College Music Marketing Program. Launching the 2009 distribution schedule, artists can get radio spins on FM and streaming radio broadcasts across the United States. - October 15, 2008 - Joe Dolan Public Relations
Electronic Artist Rob Astor Serves Up a Carnival of Delights on Whimsical New Release Yesteryear Classics
Rob Astor’s Yesteryear Classics is a Delightful Collection of Popular Music from the Late 1800s to the Early 1900's. - October 15, 2008 - Rob Astor
Dean Guitars Unveils New Guitar Model
Dean guitars and famed guitar builder/designer Buddy Blaze have teamed up to jointly create a very custom Dean ML guitar that every ML and Blaze fan will desire. The Dean/Buddy Blaze ML has a unique “chrome flame” graphic, and features a top mount Floyd Rose tremolo similar to the one... - October 15, 2008 - Dean Guitars
Song Surgeon Version 2.0 Set to be Released on October 14, 2008
Release of Song Surgeon Version 2.0. Key New Features Plus Availability in Five Languages. - October 14, 2008 - Todd, Michael & James, Inc.
Just 30 Days Left: Songdoor 2008 International Songwriting Competition Ends November 15; Joe Beck Offers Free Download
SongDoor 2008 entries must either be postmarked by November 15, 2008 or submitted online by midnight CST, November 15, 2008. All entrants receive a free self-paced online songwriting course at SongU.com, plus a free personal evaluation of each song. "The song evaluation alone is worth three... - October 14, 2008 - SongDoor
CEE Worldwide Entertainment Agency Launch New Web Site
The launch of their new web site heralds a new era at CEE Worldwide Entertainment Agency. - October 13, 2008 - CEE Worldwide Entertainment Agency
Caligari Dali Releases a Free Song via Internet Archives
Spokesman, Vance Capley (writter artist for Graffiti Arcade) has just announced the release of a free, public domain song for fans of Caligari Dali. "The band had a song that they felt horror/monster movie fans would really get a charge out of! Since it is Hallowe'en, they felt like this was... - October 12, 2008 - Vance Capley Art
MySongCast.com Gives Artists Full Control Over the Sale of Their Music
With debate raging about the future of music as major sites exclude Indie artists and others offer minimal revenue and control, MySongCast beats a different tune. Free to join, MySongCast puts artists in full control of their music pricing, copyright and career. MySongCast launched its download service this week offering most artists a whopping 78% of song revenue. In the midst of the music turmoil, perhaps MySongCast is the real alternative artists have been looking for. - October 10, 2008 - MySongCast
KaraokeParty Secures Funding to Intensify Expansion Plans
Online entertainment company Karaokeparty Online Gaming AB has secured a SEK 3 Million investment from a group of investors based in Sweden. KaraokeParty.com, its online karaoke service, launched only a month ago and has already become one of the most visited karaoke sites on the Internet with... - October 10, 2008 - Karaokeparty Online Gaming AB
Queen and Paul Rodgers Join Researchers of the World to Stop the Shark Slaughter
Brian May, guitarist of Queen, and Paul Rodgers, lead singer of Queen + Paul Rodgers (and also of Free and Bad Company), join 140 researchers to urge the governments of all nations to stop the slaughter of sharks. With the "Manifesto for Immediate Worldwide Shark Conservation Actions,"... - October 09, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
Dean Guitars Signs Guitarist, Michael Amott of Arch Enemy
Dean Guitars is proud to announce that guitarist extraordinaire, Michael Amott, of Arch Enemy and Carcass has signed on with Dean Guitars. Dean CEO, Elliott Rubinson states “I have been a fan of Michael for some time and we are extremely excited that he has decided to make Dean Guitars his... - October 09, 2008 - Dean Guitars
Magic Sing ET-18000 Now Offered in WebbyShop
WebbyShop, the leading magic sing dealer in the World Wide Web is delighted to announce the arrival of the newest magic sing microphone from Enter-Tech, the Magic Sing ET-18000. The Magic Sing ET-18000 is offered at a truly affordable introductory price. - October 09, 2008 - WebbyShop