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Sports Fans Can Save Big by Purchasing Tickets Directly from www.wbticket.com
www.wbticket.com has slashed the cost of ticket prices for most major sporting events, concerts and the theatre. - August 04, 2008 - WB TICKETS, INC.
Cypic Records Unveils an MP3 Release Featuring Nazb and Lega-C
Red Light, Green Light, Party. Volume 1 : Shorties. This the new MP3 release that is shaking up the streets. The Shorties is focused on just four artists who have taken the time to release a successful single of theirs to help a cause. The Lane Foundation, started in 2007, helps the children of... - August 04, 2008 - Cypic Entertainment LLC
Dune Dogs Named Top Local Band in the Triangle
The Dune Dogs (www.thedunedogs.com), which consists of area executives playing “country-fried swamp ‘n’ roll music,” have been named the Top Local Band in the Triangle by Metro Magazine’s 2008 MetroBravo! Awards. Readers voted for the award based on customer service,... - August 03, 2008 - The Dune Dogs
Ty Showers' Making Music Release Now on iTunes
Ty Showers' first official release entitled, “Making Music” is now available on: iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody, and Lala. - August 03, 2008 - Ty Showers
LARM! The Original User-Contributed Metal Reviews Site Back Online
The original underground metal user-contributed reviews site, LARM!, went offline some years ago and has now been restored as a reviews archive as part of the net's longest-running metal site, the Dark Legions Archive. - August 02, 2008 - American Nihilist Underground Society
Switchpin to Play for Hometown Fans
Denver Colorado's Switchpin are set to play hometown blowout, after a successful summer. - August 02, 2008 - Switchpin Music LLC
New VIP Card Program Just Released – AVnex Ltd. Makes Online Shopping Easier
www.audio4fun.com - AVnex Ltd. has just released its new VIP card program. Anyone who already owns any of AVnex’s products or is hearing about its products for the first time can still take advantage of the valuable coupons included in this release by becoming a VIP member of AVnex. More details on the VIP Card release can be found at http://www.audio4fun.com/vip-store.htm. - August 02, 2008 - AVSoft Corp.
Francis Dunnery to Film Concert DVD at Seattle’s Triple Door Nov. 8th 2008
Flying Spot Entertainment and Aquarian Nation announce the west coast appearance of The Francis Dunnery Band at the fabulous Triple Door on Saturday November 8th 2008. The filmed event will be released on DVD in early 2009. - August 01, 2008 - Flying Spot Entertainment
Christopher Lawrence Strikes Again with New Single, "Gotham"
World-renown DJ releases new track inspired by movie and comic book hero. - July 31, 2008 - Audacious Records
Award-Winning Documentary "The Code of Handsome Lake" Selected as a 'Finalist' for the 2008 Moondance International Film Festival
Award-Winning Documentary "The Code of Handsome Lake" Selected as a Finalist for the 2008 Moondance International Film Festival. - July 30, 2008 - Ad-Hoc Productions
Song Contest Call for Entries: North Carolina Songwriters Co-op Annual Song Contest
NCSC presents their 11th Annual Song Contest. Songwriters from across the world can enter online with Sonicbids.com/NCSongwriters or mail their entries to NCSC. Deadline is Sept 30,2008. - July 30, 2008 - Batson Group Marketing and PR
Cuchata Only Seattle Band to Perform During Western Arts Alliance Conference's "By the Sound" Music Series
When the Western Arts Alliance Conference hits Seattle this September there will be only one local band featured during the Conference’s prominent “By the Sound” Concert Series: Cuchata. - July 30, 2008 - Cuchata
An Eclectic Mixture of Musical Sounds and Styles Merge on Saturday, September 27, 2007 in Ocean Grove as the Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival Marks Its Annual Debut
Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival, a free multicultural family friendly festival held in partnership with the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, will be held Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 12:00-9:00 PM in Auditorium Park Square, Ocean Grove. With dynamic and powerful Gospel musical... - July 28, 2008 - Solid Rock Productions
MajorWho Media Recording Artist Todd Alsup Performs at Caffé Vivaldi July 31st; Critically-Acclaimed EP Facts & Figures Available on iTunes
Rising singer-songwriter, Todd Alsup, performs critically-acclaimed songs at free Caffe Vivaldi show. - July 28, 2008 - Major Who Media
Upcoming R&B Superstar, Ro, Launches New Publicity Campaign with Alonce Music Agency
Presenting himself as a man of unforgettable stature and principle, Ro has united his growing career with Alonce Music Agency to take his distinctive sound to the next level. - July 28, 2008 - Alonce Music Agency
Black Widow Music Releases New Smooth Jazz Blog for Phoenix, Arizona
When Internet users search for "Phoenix Smooth Jazz" on Google.com, the results are disheartening. What are smooth jazz fans supposed to do? Where do smooth jazz fans go? Alzie Ramsey of Black Widow Music asked that same question and chose to provide an answer by launching Phoenix Smooth... - July 27, 2008 - Black Widow Music
Velvet Code Makes a Summer Splash at The Knitting Factory in New York
Velvet Code, an electronic synth rock trio starring Marlon Wurmitzer, will make another NYC splash at The Knitting Factory on Tuesday, July 29th at 8 pm. Having just come off a show at The Annex, the buzz will most certainly begin to spread through the summer. Performing their debut single, "Trust Fund Girl" along with future singles "Say You Love Me" and "I'll Follow You," Velvet Code is poised to be a major contender in the Electronic music field this fall. - July 27, 2008 - Velvet Code
Pop Singer Offers Solution to Knife Culture
Pop singer Yazz offers her own solution to the knife culture that has invaded Britain. - July 25, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Guitar and Vocal Duo Murray Hockridge and Dave Kilminster Return to BBC Radio Sue Marchant July 29th Show 7.15 pm GMT
Acclaimed guitarist Dave Kilminster, who has played to millions on the world wide stage in the past three years, has partnered with Murray Hockridge, an extraordinary singer whose amazing soulful voice spans three octaves to form a duo which has received worldwide acclaim. Featured at the Cambridge... - July 24, 2008 - QEDG Managgement
The Power of One Remarkable Girl Power Pop Phenom Roc Zonte- Releases Up-Beat Anthem "Girls Like Us"
Roc Zonte releases ‘Girls Like Us.’. Be ready for more amazing sounds from Roc Zonte from her debut CD ‘Roc’ on independent label Electric Rose, due out September 15, 2008. Download the single "Girls Like Us" for .99 cents at www.DoYouRoc.com - July 24, 2008 - Electric Rose
July 26th Inaugural Green Reggae Festival in Mohawk
All Day Music Concert and Green Festival on Grounds of Historic Summer Home of former presidents and Greatest Cellist of 20th Century, Mstislav Rostropovich. Focused on raising awareness for the environment, festival is first of its kind for the region. Picnic and camping are allowed for the day and reduced admission for Hall of Fame and Irish Festival attendees. - July 23, 2008 - Safflyn Corporation
6 Year Old Son's Parents Proactively Raise Money for Diabetes Research and Care by Forming AdamsCure.Org, a Non-Profit and Providing Concerts and Various Entertainment
AdamsCure.Org is about providing a service in the form of quality entertainment to raise money for diabetes research and care. Concerts will run about a month apart. In addition to musical entertainment, they plan to have comedy acts, talent shows, bull roasts, crab feasts, golf tournaments, etc. Ticket prices are extremely fair and available by calling 877-725-8849 or by visiting their web site at www.adamscure.org. - July 23, 2008 - AdamsCure.Org
Sunset Records and The New Surreal to Release Its Debut Album on August 19th
The critically acclaimed debut self titled CD by Danny Chait and The New Surreal, is set to hit stores all over the world next month for Sunset Records. Not much about The New Surreal is what you would expect musically, starting with the name of the band which is also the name of the self titled... - July 23, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
New Parody Writer and Performer Gives Serious Competition to Throne
New name, Nixon Lee, is aiming to taking throne away one song at a time. His song, Piece of Meat, which is a funny take on Britney Spears "Piece of Me," is garnering 1000s of views on youtube as we speak. Learn why he could be the next Parody Writing King. - July 20, 2008 - Funny-Song-Parodies.com
Hip-Hop Tastemaker Launches Groundbreaking Urban Media Website OnFumes; Offers Exclusive Content to Urban Music Fans Through Social Networking
Ralph McDaniels, founder and host of the legendary Video Music Box (VMB) television program, has officially launched the Online Network For Urban Media Entertainment Services (ONFUMES). The new site will provide users an interactive web experience with unlimited access to McDaniels’ unrivaled... - July 19, 2008 - Darden Development Group
The Guitar Wall Challenges Conventional Advertising Models with Permanent Ad Space
The Guitar Wall (www.TheGuitarWall.com) is now over a year old and successfully challenging conventional advertising models by offering permanent ad space on five independent platforms, all focused on the world of guitar. With over 250 “wall spaces” acquired, The Guitar Wall has... - July 17, 2008 - Zapoppin Media
Akon Added to Reggae Sumfest 2008
Senegalese singer songwriter Akon has been added to this year`s Reggae Sumfest. The Grammy-nominated singer, who rose to fame in 2004 following the release of his single `Locked Up` from his debut album `Trouble` will make a second appearance on the Sumfest stage on Friday July 18, 2008. He is... - July 17, 2008 - Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest
Logitech Music Sweepstakes on mpGreek
mpGreek, the biggest digital entertainment network for music and video downloads, together with Logitech today start the summer sweepstakes offering each week to 2 super winners the ability to win cool Logitech products. Additionally 8 users will win a download card where they can download an album... - July 17, 2008 - Greased Networks Inc
Podshow Radio Interviews Radio Legend 'Redbeard' About Where the Radio Industry is Going and What Can be Done to Help Save It
Brent Bradley of Podshow Radio set down with a radio legend to discuss the history of album rock and to find out who he thinks may be responsible for the slow demise of the industry in general. - July 16, 2008 - Podshow Radio
Last Blast For Rockford Business Icon
After 3 decades of booming success, Audio Installers closes on Saturday, July 26. - July 16, 2008 - AI Satellite, Inc.
Songwriting Duo John Wetton and Geoff Downes Will be Recording the Third Wetton-Downes’ iCon Studio Album in September 2008. Release and Tour in 2009.
Following the extraordinary success of the Reunion of the Original Members of Asia and their acclaimed all-new album Phoenix, songwriting duo John Wetton and Geoff Downes have announced they will be recording the third Wetton-Downes’ iCon studio album in September 2008. The album will be... - July 15, 2008 - QEDG Managgement
Jump City Jazz Orchestra Announces 2008 Summer Tour
International Recording Artist, American Idol Contestant & Sax Legend highlight performances by Philly's Hottest Big Band. - July 14, 2008 - Jump City Music Inc
Sunset Recording Artist Richtaste Set to Play the Openair Etziken 2008 on July 26th
Native country favorites Richtaste will also play their hometown festival for the first time this year. - July 14, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Enlightenment in the Music Industry
On the 14th of July, a new music platform will open and storm the Bastille of the music industry. Tribe of Noise is expected to kick up quite some dust by offering a lawful alternative for free music downloads. - July 14, 2008 - Tribe of Noise
“Mercy” For Veterans
A portion of the proceeds of download sales of "Everybody's Cryin' Mercy" from Ray Brown Jr's new duets CD will be donated to the National Veterans Foundation. - July 13, 2008 - SRI Label Group
Video Contest Helps Promote Fundraiser for Independent Musician
TheFuMP.com is sponsoring a video contest for their most recently posted song. Users have been asked to create a fan video for Dead Again, a song written by Tom Smith and covered by Possible Oscar. The winner will receive a 4 GB SanDisk MP3 player preloaded with the entire discographies of Tom Smith, Possible Oscar, Rob Balder, and the great Luke Ski, and more. The contest is designed to help promote the fundraiser CD for Tom Smith who injured himself in June while taking the stage. - July 13, 2008 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC
Dirk Quinn Announces a Very Special Live Simulcast of His Solo Acoustic Show at the Jersey Shore on July 24th
An international audience gets to join a New Jersey shore audience as Dirk Quinn simulcasts his very special solo acoustic performance from the Coffee Pot in Sea Isle City. - July 13, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Students Organize Islam-West Unity Event in New York City
Four college students, two from the West and two from the Muslim world, have founded an educational non-profit called 'Heal the Rift'. HTR intends to begin building a new atmosphere of optimism and understanding in the relationship between the Muslim World and the West by correcting misperceptions that stand in the way of reconciliation. They are holding their inaugural event, Heal the Rift 2008, on Saturday, July 19th in Washington Square Park from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. - July 12, 2008 - Heal the Rift
Sunset Records Announces the Signing of Richtaste
Swiss rock band Richtaste has signed with Sunset Records; label to release the Universal Records Switzerland debut "Richtaste" CD this month around the rest of the world, and the brand new exclusive worldwide release of "Lights and Shades" on September 23rd. The brand new CD is... - July 12, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Mendocino Hotel Hosts Stephen Prutsman Pianist for Opening of Mendocino Music Festival
Mendocino Hotel Hosts The Opening Night of The Mendocino Music Festival . A prix fix dinner at $30 is available from 5.30-8 pm with a Reception for Stephen Prutsman Pianist July 12, 2008 9:30pm - 11:30pm. Pastries are prepared and presented by the Ritz Carlton San Francisco and Organic Sparkling Wine are offered by Jeriko Vineyards. - July 11, 2008 - Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites
YDX - Ten Years in the Making
Lawyer quits successful career to make music, launches first album: YDX. - July 11, 2008 - YDX Music
2008 Tri-City Art Battle
First Ever Tri-City Art Battle; Music, Food and Artist's; 20 Artist's will have 3 hours to set up and complete an original piece of work....then you get to vote on your favorite artist. - July 10, 2008 - Magic Bean Cafe
Wendy Rule in Concert
Australian recording artist Wendy Rule will be touring the US this Fall, and for the first time will be playing a live concert in Burbank, California on September 19th. - July 10, 2008 - Pendraig Publishing
Circuit-Bending Duo Arrives at Erie Art Museum
Minneapolis based duo Beatrix JAR returns to the Erie Art Museum, offering interactive events throughout the week beginning July 29, 2008 thru August 2, 2008. At each event, Beatrix JAR will present their unique stylings, including their most noted use of circuit bending verse traditional... - July 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Count Down Begins to Reggae Sumfest 2K8
The countdown has begun to Reggae Sumfest 2K8, which opens in Montego Bay, Jamaica with a bang on Sunday, July 13th. A number of top dancehall stars have been added to this year`s line-up, as organizers vow a return to the origins of the festival by focusing on both dancehall and roots and culture. - July 10, 2008 - Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest
Rinkya Rocks with Mozart, Grendizer and Italian Guitar Hero Jurij
Italian Guitar Hero tells all about Mozart, Trazom, and Super Grendizer Collection on Rinkya Blog Interview. - July 10, 2008 - Rinkya Inc.
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Reveals Line-Up
Headline talent includes Mem Shannon and the Membership, Wynard Harper Sextet, Wallace Coleman Band & Bobby Zankel and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound - July 09, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Local College Students to Produce Music Festival for Charity
The Encore Project, a local company run by college students, is bringing its signature event, the Clockmaker Music Festival to downtown Madison. The event will be held at 30 on the Square from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th. Proceeds from the festival will... - July 09, 2008 - Encore Project, LLC
Five Strings and Great Stories – Josh Kelley Dazzles Private Event in Chicago
Josh Kelley, the indie-rock sensation who brought us favorites such as “Amazing,” “Only You,” and “Almost Honest,” performed a private acoustic show for guests of Hotel Indigo® Chicago-Downtown, one of fifteen of the new branded boutique hotels. Josh’s... - July 08, 2008 - VerveLife
First Team Music Artist, Quanstar, Confirmed for the Warped Tour Date, and Do It!: A Documentary Screenings
Quanstar, Evaready RAW, and Metrognome playing The Code Of The Cutz/Skull Candy Mix Stage of The Vans Warped Tour and the after party on July 9th. "Do It!: A Documentary" has several screening coming up at The Art Institute of Atlanta, Landmark Midtown Arts Cinema, and The University of Arizona. - July 08, 2008 - First Team Music