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R&B Artist Bobby Tinsely Voted the 2008 American Society of Young Musicians' "Favorite Male Break Out Artist Award"
The American Society of Young Musicians (ASYM) announced today Jean Rah Fya Records, recording artist Bobby Tinsley will be presented with the prestigious “Favorite Male Break Out Artist Award.” Mr. Tinsley will accept the award on October 20, 2008 at the “Live In Las Vegas”... - October 09, 2008 - AE Entertainment Public Relation
Fox Van Cleef and Mean Molly’s Trio at Village Green, October 29th
Wednesday, October 29th, The Local Landing Presents: Fox Van Cleef and Mean Molly’s Trio Live at Village Green in Clearfield. Village Green is Clearfield’s newest all-ages music and entertainment venue with live acts many nights of the week ranging from band concerts to live theater to... - October 09, 2008 - The Local Landing
Samantha Ronson to Perform at “Hollywood Vibes Come to K Street” at Lotus Lounge Red Carpet Charity Party to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network
New sponsors in Patron and VOSS water and the addition of new celebrities such as Andrew Baldwin from the Bachelor continue to fill the red carpet with some of the best movers and shakers from the Washington D.C area. - October 08, 2008 - Pointed Magazine
UMe and JamsBio Team Up to Promote Release of U2's "Live at Red Rocks" DVD and Remastered "Under a Blood Red Sky" CD
Fans to Celebrate U2 Legacy by Sharing Memories, Creating Lists and Playing U2 Music Game. - October 08, 2008 - Mouth Watering Media, LLC
I Love This School Tour
Just Announced - The I Love This School Tour with Billy Craig is set to begin the first week of November in Cleveland, Ohio. - October 08, 2008 - All Things Media
From AVnex Ltd. - A New Way for Getting Free Keys
www.audio4fun.com – AVnex Ltd. has just released a new way to get a free key for its versatile music software, Music Morpher Gold. This is a promising way to bring users more convenience and comfort when they use the trial version of the software. To learn more about how you can obtain your free key, please visit http://www.musicmorpher.com/free-tutorials/How-to-get-Free-Key.htm , or for video instruction, please visit http://www.musicmorpher.com/free-tutorials/MMG-get-free-key-vid.htm. - October 08, 2008 - AVSoft Corp.
Vinx Reaches Out to Fans for Help with "Memoirs"
Recording artist and educator Vinx is reaching out to his fans to fund his next album, Volume 1 of 4 of "50 Memoirs of a Hip Ole' Black Man." - October 07, 2008 - Dreamsicle Arts & Entertainment Group, LLC
220 Communications Site BUY220.com Features Kalimba Master Lenox Mayes Jr
220 Communications subsidiary Buy220.com announces the addition of talented musician Lenox Mayes Jr. to its roster of independently produced music. Lenox Mayes, Jr. has all the right tools and creative energy to be a enduring talent. Mayes CD release, “Now I Understand” marks an... - October 07, 2008 - 220 Communications
Hollywood Comes to Middletown, Ohio
Middletown Area NAACP hosts Hollywood Stars for Their Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. - October 06, 2008 - NAACP Freedom Fund Celebrity Weekend
New Release: Monkeybotherer by Anonymi on Little Rascal Records
New release from Little Rascal Records, Cairns, QLD, Australia: Monkeybotherer - Anonymi. File Under Drum & Bass. anonymi is a digital artist, with a lifetime rooted in instrumentalism and percussion. His tracks mash u p global folk styles with polyrhythmic breakbeat/drum'n'bass, rich... - October 06, 2008 - Little Rascal Records
BBC Commissions Ciaran Farrell to Write Guitar Concerto for Craig Ogden and the Ulster Orchestra
'A bright young talent' were the words used in the Journal of Music Ireland to describe composer Ciarán Farrell who is about to embark on the composition of a new guitar concerto for internationally renowned guitarist Craig Ogden and the Ulster Orchestra. - October 06, 2008 - Ciaran Farrell
Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Media Genesis Reveal a New Online Musical Experience
In a little less than 3 months, the DSO, in collaboration with cutting edge web developer Media Genesis (www.mediaG.com), created a brand new way to engage a global audience through an experiential web site. A team of Media Genesis programmers and designers used multimedia capture and hands-on exploration of the venue to virtualize the site. Ultimately, the group came up with a concept that would literally take visitors of the website on a virtual tour of orchestra hall and beyond. - October 05, 2008 - Media Genesis
Minister Kaine, Songwriter for The Compton's Own "the Game" Joins Optimus Entertainment Group as an Exclusive Artist
Kaine has a song with Compton's own The Game entitled "Real Out Here" look for plenty airplay on his single "How Ya Doin" it's sure to be a club classic the 8 track disc gives you all he has and more - October 05, 2008 - Optimus Entertainment Group LLC
Haiti's Back May Be Broken, But It Still Remembers! Haitians Celebrate Vertieres Day in Berkeley November 15
Haitians in the Bay Area Celebrate 205 Years of Liberation from Slavery; Afro-Caribbean Band Kalbass Kreyol Headlines Haitian Cultural Extravaganza at Ashkenaz November 15; Concert to Benefit Cyclone Victims in Gonaives, Haiti. - October 04, 2008 - Kalbass Kreyol
Philadelphia Gospel Recording Label Seeks Church Choirs for Compilation CD
Koinonia Music Group (KMG) announced its plans today to showcase the talents of local artists, bands, and Church choirs on its upcoming Compilation CD to be released Spring 2009. KMG is currently looking to secure at least three more Church choirs for this project, with the sole requirement for... - October 04, 2008 - Koinonia Music Group
ICY Public Relations Secures Three New Clients for 2008/2009
Alaché Inspirational Artist, Claudia Schulz (Hat Designer) and Keva Johnson (Swimwear Designer) - October 04, 2008 - ICY Public Relations L.C.
Sunset Recording Artist The New Surreal Announces Show at CMJ Music Festival
Danny Chait’s The New Surreal has announced they will play a very special show at The Alphabet Lounge, in New York City, as part of this year's CMJ Music Festival, on Thursday, October 23. - October 04, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
The Charlie Daniels Band to Kick Off the Ridgefield Playhouse Season Gala
The Charlie Daniels Band (“The South’s Gonna Do it,” “The Legend of Wooley Swamp”, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”) will be the headliner at a start the season Gala at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, October 11th. The Gala will include four star fare, open bar all night, a meet and greet with Mr. Daniels and one of a kind auction items such as a signed Paul Simon guitar, time spent at Mets batting practice with Darryl Strawberry and a signed fiddle by Charlie Daniels himself. - October 03, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Blastro Networks Backstage at the Austin City Limits Music Festival
Exclusive Interviews: Foo Fighters, The Mars Volta, Mates of State, CSS and Many More. - October 03, 2008 - Blastro Networks
Major Producer to Record San Diego’s Given Life
Local musicians Given Life have enlisted the help of producer Fred Archambault (Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, The Confession) for several fast-approaching recording sessions. The San Diego based quartet is slated to begin with Archambault in mid-October. The band has a hard-hitting, progressive... - October 02, 2008 - Given Life
Dolly Parton Fan Site Celebrates Anniversary
Dollymania (www.dollymania.net), the Internet’s oldest continually operating resource about Dolly Parton, today celebrates its 12th anniversary. The fan-operated site began in October 1996 as “Duane’s Dolly Pages,” a section of the personal site of webmaster T. Duane Gordon. - October 02, 2008 - Dollymania.net
The “Grass is Greener” for Dave Audé
Chart-topping Producer / Remixer / DJ releases new single. Features vocals from Shiny Toy Guns new lead singer, Sisely Treasure. - October 02, 2008 - Audacious Records
Hollywood Vibes Comes to K Street at Lotus Lounge Celebrity Red Carpet Charity Party to Benefit Childrens Miracle Network
Star Studded Red Carpet Leads to an All-Star Celebration. Inside Lotus Featuring Special Guest Set Performance By Los Angeles Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson. - October 01, 2008 - Pointed Magazine
Prolific Electronic Jazz Composer Ty Showers Has Released His Third Album in as Many Months
True to his schedule, electronic jazz musician Ty Showers has released his 3rd album in 3 months. Now available on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, eMusic and Napster. - October 01, 2008 - Ty Showers
Daville Entertainment Artist Dragon The New Face Album Release 10.28.08
Daville Entertainment Artist Dragon Releases New Album The New Face. 10.28.08 - October 01, 2008 - Daville Entertainment, LLC
New Directory Website Helps Consumers Join the MP3 Digital Download Revolution
A new consumer and business directory website makes it easier to find mp3 digital downloads. - October 01, 2008 - Boost Group Limited
Caligari Dali Could be the Strangest Band in the World
Caligari Dali, possibly the strangest band on earth, has just released a three song disc... - September 30, 2008 - Vance Capley Art
Makers of Sense Launch Remix Contest
The electronic production duo is calling for remixes of two songs from their new album “Out of the Box.” The winners will be included in the record and get a chance to perform in the album release tour. The new era of Web 2.0 music releases is here, where bands invite fans to play and record with them. - September 30, 2008 - Makers of Sense
McNamara is Now Luminationized
Veteran drummer joins rock-fusion band - September 30, 2008 - Lumination
Free Howard University Homecoming Gospel Concert PreShow
Stellar Award nominee Cynthia Jones, inspirational rappers Riff-Raff and El Prezidino, and R&B gospel artist VaNatta Ford will perform in the 2008 Howard University Gospel Concert PreShow. - September 29, 2008 - B. Anthony Love and Associates, LLC
New Song Millionaire by Detroit’s Own Rising Country Star Billy Craig
Billy Craig releases the song Millionaire off his full length CD This Side of Somewhere. - September 29, 2008 - All Things Media
China Guitar Maker Launches Own Brand
Chinese guitar-maker Myaxe Musical Instruments Ltd., which previously made OEM guitars, has officially launched its Myaxe brand. David Liu, Myaxe executive officer, said it took them several months to decide on coming up with an unknown brand. "When we were talking about it, a question... - September 29, 2008 - Myaxe Musical Instruments Ltd
Beyond Music, Beyond Glamour, Beyond Disco: Gatecrasher Birmingham
When award winning design firm Bigtimedesign Studios travels across the pond, they did it in a big big way. Big Ben isn't the only thing big in Britain now. Gatecrasher, the U.K.'s "hyper club" is re-born under the tutelage of nightlclub design impresario Callin Fortis and his studio. - September 28, 2008 - Bigtimedesign Studios
Pete Molinari to Play One-Off Gig at Borders Oxford Street Store
Pete Molinari will be playing an intimate set at Border’s Oxford Street store on Wednesday October 1st. - September 28, 2008 - Borders UK
Robert Lauri’s Liberty Album Now Worldwide Available on the Major Stores
Robert Lauri’s Liberty album is now available in France from one of the main French music download websites. The album is also available from other major download websites worldwide. The album contains eleven varied titles, including two instrumentals. Each title has its own musical ambiance, as have the titles Je Ne Peux Plus, J'ai Si Peur, Toi, Mon Destin and C'est Lui. - September 28, 2008 - Robert Lauri
Go Large Records Announces the Launch of the Hip Hop Revolution Tour
The Go Large Hip Hop Tour, which is also labeled as the Hip Hop Revolution Tour, is comprised of several sensational artists from each region of the United States and is set to kick off in West Chester, PA. - September 28, 2008 - Go Large Records International, LLC
DJs from Across the Globe Unite to Strategically Impact the Music Industry
Union Results in the Formation of the International DJ Trade Association. - September 27, 2008 - The International Disc Jockey Trade Association (IDJTA)
Bobby Tinsley Releases Second Album
R&B Sensation Bobby Tinsley Debuts Sophomore Album. - September 27, 2008 - AE Entertainment Public Relation
Sphinx Brings Message of Diversity to Carnegie Hall
The Sphinx Laureates at Carnegie Hall presented by Chase--October 21. - September 27, 2008 - Sphinx Organization
The Freshest Music Comes to Brooklyn Fashion Week{end} with Special Guests- Tha Heights
The breakthrough Latin Pop&B group is set to perform at BKFW’s press preview and fashion show. The 3-day fashion extavaganza with special musical guests runs from Friday October 3rd to Sunday October 5th. - September 27, 2008 - Tha Heights
Executive Editor of the Source Joins Cashmere Marketing Agency
Cashmere Agency, one of the entertainment industry's premier lifestyle marketing agencies, today announced that it has named Ryan Ford to the post of Director of Creative Strategy. Ford, a veteran of the entertainment industry, was most recently Executive Editor of The Source magazine, one of... - September 27, 2008 - Cashmere Agency
W.O.A International to Take India on a Journey Through a New Musical Landscape with Australia’s Osh10
The W.O.A Management Division signs on Australian Electronic Wizards Osh10. - September 27, 2008 - W.O.A International : Records & Studios
Critically Acclaimed String Trio Performs at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series presents the String Trio of New York on October 4, 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 tour is made possible by a grant from the Mid... - September 26, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
First-Ever Non-Stop, Cross-Country, Biodiesel-Fueled Road Trip Concludes Today in Santa Monica
Advertising copywriters Nik Bristow and Brian Pierce clock in with an official time of 38 hours, 37 minutes, 41.1 seconds for the 2,903.3-mile journey. - September 25, 2008 - Fitzgerald+CO
Photographer/Musician Ananda Moorman and Professional Skateboarders Danny Way and Bob Burnquist's Band - Escalera - is on Tour Now
Photographer and musician Ananda Moorman, and Professional Skateboarders Danny Way and Bob Burnquist's Band Escalera is on Tour Now in Southern and Northern California - performing songs from self titled Album Escalera - now available on i-tunes. See escaleramusic.com Dannyway.com or A-nanda.com for more info. - September 25, 2008 - Ananda Photography
Jan & Dean / Jan Berry Tribute Album Sheds New Light on California Producer
An eclectic taste of California, from Surf to the Psychedelic era and beyond, examining rock pioneer Jan Berry's musical arrangements for Jan & Dean and others. - September 23, 2008 - Cinecam Music Productions
Boom in Music Video Downloads as Music Fans Watch Videos On-the-Go
Music fans turn their back on music television phone-in requests in favour of free music video viewing online and music video downloads, which fit in their pockets. - September 23, 2008 - Urban Videos UK
Sunset Recordings Has Signed an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Nashville-Based CBuJ Entertainment Distribution Company
Sunset Records has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Nashville-based CBuJ Entertainment Distribution Company. - September 19, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
New Absolute Pitch Development Training will be Presented in Berlin
Berlin will host a new revolutionary training focused on perfect pitch development. A three-day intensive workshop entitled “Direct Audio Perception and Absolute Pitch Development” will be presented by a Danish company Oriole Independent Artists and will be held from Friday till Sunday... - September 19, 2008 - Oriole Independent Artists
Audio4fun.com to Donate Portion of Voice Changer Software Diamond Revenue
AVnex Ltd. is giving its users an opportunity to direct where its charitable efforts go to through their official website, which sends a portion of Voice Changer Software Diamond revenue to Blossom International. In order to participate, a user must order a license for the latest version of Voice... - September 19, 2008 - AVSoft Corp.