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Xtreme Fun Opens for Jonas Brothers Concert
Xtreme Fun Corp., an interactive, San Diego-based entertainment company, was the opening and closing entertainment for the Jonas Brothers campus invasion on Monday, May 19. The company, which produces events for the who’s who of Southern California, was asked by a Los Angeles media and... - May 22, 2008 - Xtreme Fun
Keith David to Host the Bank of America Celebration at the Station in Kansas City
The Midwest's most popular Memorial Day event, Bank of America Celebration at the Station, returns for its sixth year to Kansas City's Union Station on Sunday, May 25. Hosted by legendary actor and musician Keith David, The Bank of America Celebration at the Station features Music Director Michael... - May 22, 2008 - Keith David
Farina Records Announces the Official Signing of Singer/Songwriter Phillopine
FARINA Records, Inc. formally announced today that they have signed the intoxicatingly brilliant musical phenomenon Phillopine, to an Exclusive Recording Deal with FARINA Records, Inc. In a statement released by Carlo J. Farina, C.E.O. & President of FARINA Records, Inc., “From the start... - May 22, 2008 - CARLO J FARINA Entertainment, Ltd.
School of Rock Kids Honor Pink Floyd and Help a Great Cause
The Paul Green School of Rock Music, south Florida’s premiere after-school music program, will honor Pink Floyd with a special performance of The Wall to kick-off the First Annual “Rock for the Cure” Charity Concert at the SportsPlex @ Coral Springs on Saturday, May 31. The... - May 21, 2008 - The Paul Green School of Rock Music
Big Bear Lake Hosts Summer Blues Cruises
Big Bear Lake, California USA Blues Cruises scheduled for the summer season. - May 20, 2008 - Mad Mad Marcae & his Lost Roll of Pennies Blues Band
CMA Award Winners to Take Stage at Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days is the largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration and is slated to be held July 18th-27th, so it's that time of year to pull out the cowboy boots and get ready to witness the best concert lineup this year. - May 20, 2008 - Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days Opens with a Night of Classic Rock
Cheyenne Frontier Days is pleased to announce that four legendary classic rock bands - The Guess Who, War, Firefall, and Atlanta Rhythm Section - will be featured at the Friday, July 18th night show. - May 20, 2008 - Cheyenne Frontier Days
Glasgow Host Accelerated Guitar and Keyboard Lessons
Duncan Lorien and The NLP Company have teamed up to provide Duncan’s Understanding of Music Seminar in Scotland for this year. - May 18, 2008 - The NLP Company
WCPE Honors Fallen American Servicemen and Servicewomen
WCPE will remember and honor fallen servicemen and servicewoman during Memorial Day weekend May 24 through May 26. In addition, the station will participate in the National Moment of Remembrance May 26 at 3 p.m. (ET). At that time, WCPE will momentarily silence its broadcast in remembrance, reflection and honor of fallen American servicemen and servicewomen. - May 17, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Fleetwood Wine and Music Extravaganza
Mick Fleetwood hits the road with The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band in a wine and music event for all of the senses: “Mick Fleetwood’s Uncorked Tour.” - May 17, 2008 - Sabre Entertainment
New Indie Label Aims to Turn Southern Ontario Into Next Seattle
Vibrant new Indie label on the lookout for talent. - May 16, 2008 - Shrunken Head Records
The Zemel Choir's Celebrate with Song 2008
The Zemel Choir’s “Celebrate with Song” event of two weeks of intensive workshops and rehearsals is about to start on June 1st with a concert at St Johns Smith Square on June 15th. Designed to promote Jewish Choral music, the event should be huge success, attracting workshop... - May 16, 2008 - The Zemel Choir
Angel City Chorale Partners with OPCC to Benefit Homeless
Angel City Chorale (ACC) and OPCC announce an exciting joint venture to support their community’s response to homelessness, domestic violence, and mental illness. “Joining together with OPCC creates a natural partnership for Angel City Chorale because our goal is to build community one... - May 14, 2008 - Angel City Chorale
New Music: Los Don Featuring Ne-Yo "Real Good Love"
Hip Hop artist Los Don joins platinum selling artist Ne-Yo on the new hit "Real Good Love." - May 14, 2008 - Back 2 Back Entertainment
Summer Showcase Series
Summer Showcase Ideal for S.E.A. Hopefuls. Newly created showcase to allow independent artists chance to increase their nomination and receive valuable prizes. For five years, independent artists in urban entertainment has had an opportunity to be honored and recognized by their peers, thanks to... - May 13, 2008 - Statusj
WCPE “Preview!” Features Carolina Ballet’s Robert Weiss
WCPE’s weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with Robert Weiss, artistic director of the Carolina Ballet. Weiss will discuss the Ballet’s upcoming production of “Sleeping Beauty.” Listeners can hear the interview during the station’s Sunday, May 11 program that airs from 6-9 p.m. ET. - May 11, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Former NFL Player Miles McPherson Concludes Successful Jamaica Visit
Photographs available at end of release. Keep Sex for Marriage, says American Evangelist. Audio Clip of Pastor Miles McPherson's message in Jamaica available here: http://www.mediaexchange.info/portals/2/milesaheadmessagesat.mp3 Audio Clip of former Jamaica national soccer player Paul... - May 09, 2008 - Miles Ahead
Anna Dmytrenko – Piano Recital at the University of Delaware, June 7th
Anna Dmytrenko, will perform at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 7, in the Loudis Recital Hall of the Amy E. duPont Music Building, University of Delaware. - May 09, 2008 - Anna Dmytrenko
America Needs Me Announces the Official Featured Artist for the Month of May 2008
Scott Webster takes his place as the new 4 star general of the Peace Media Social Evolution. - May 09, 2008 - America Needs Me
Sunset Urban Records Will Host the Sunset Urban Live Music Showcase on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at The White Gate (1222 Putnum Avenue) in Brooklyn, New York
The next Sunset Urban Live Music Showcase has been announced this week to be held on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at The White Gate (1222 Putnum Avenue) in Brooklyn. The doors open at 7:00pm; admission is $5 to the public. The show is part of the ongoing Sunset Urban Showcase series featuring the... - May 09, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
The Paul Green School of Rock Music – Coral Springs “Rocks for the Cure” in Charity Concert
The First Annual “Rock for the Cure” is being held at the SportsPlex @ Coral Springs, 2575 SportsPlex Drive on Saturday, May 31st. The Paul Green School of Rock Music – Coral Springs will kick off the all-day, outdoor music event with a special performance of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” followed by 12 local bands including nationally touring headliner and Ft. Lauderdale’s own And Then There Was You (Indianola Records). - May 08, 2008 - The Paul Green School of Rock Music
WCPE “Preview!” Features Oboist Joseph Robinson
The WCPE weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with oboist Joseph Robinson. The interview will air during the station’s Sunday, May 11 program that runs from 6-9 p.m. - May 08, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
The Group Called Still Alive Debuts in the USA on Latin T.V.
Tune in this Wednesday May 7th , 2008 NBC Universal, Telemundo Cada Dia show, 8:00am. The group called Still Alive debuts in the USA on latin T.V. Colombian hip-hop, reggaeton group Still Alive will make their first USA appearance on world latin T.V. network telemundo. Group members, Sunday,... - May 07, 2008 - Patron Record
New eMusic Remote Helper Application Syncs with iTunes, Windows Media Player and Winamp
Open source code base encourages third-party development. mp3-based emusic now as simple to use as a single click. eMusic today launches a new optional client application that solves common download problems and makes tracks easy to find on a PC or Mac. - May 07, 2008 - eMusic.com
MyMusicSite.com Offers Editable Ringtones Service for Independent Artist Music Worldwide
MyMusicSite.com is setting a new standard for user generated mobile content. As part of its service, My Music Site is providing an editable ringtone service that can be used in connection with the music offered on its site. The editable ringtone feature allows users to create unique, personalized ringtones from the independent artist's own music. - May 05, 2008 - MyMusicSite.com
Del Oro Inks Deal with 24k Music Network
Entertainment company to provide studio and production support. - May 04, 2008 - 24k Music Network
350,000 Subscribers and 3 Million Tracks: eMusic Hits Critical Mass
Largest catalogue of independent music in the world now includes rough trade, shout factory and harmonia mundi france - 25,000 audiobooks sold in 50 days. - May 04, 2008 - eMusic.com
eMusic Joins Caravan Project to Increase Sales for Non-Profit Publishers
First digital retailer to sell caravan non-fiction catalogue - eMusic the digital entertainment retailer of music and audiobooks, and the Caravan Project, an innovative partnership of non-profit publishers. - May 04, 2008 - eMusic.com
Frank McComb and Sy Smith Play Day Two of Mosaicthump's Definition of Soul Series in Detroit, Michigan
Definition of Soul concert goers will experience the top independent soul artists up close and personal; in an intimate setting that has to be seen to be believed, Detroit’s City Theatre. Day two of this series, Definition of Soul: West Coast Experience, features Frank McComb and Sy Smith as she makes her debut performance in Detroit. - May 02, 2008 - Mosaicthump Online Inc.
eMusic Prepares for Next Phase of Growth with New Chief Marketing Officer and V.P. CRM
Former earthlink and yahoo executives to focus on increasing customer acquisition through direct marketing and customer relationship management. - May 02, 2008 - eMusic.com
Eric Roberson with Special Guest Carol Riddick Open Mosaicthump’s Definition of Soul Series in Detroit, Michigan
Definition of Soul is a two day event, East Coast Experience showcasing favorites from the east coast and West Coast Experience highlighting soul music’s most sought after talent on the left coast. Definition of Soul concert goers will experience the top independent soul artists up close and personal; - May 01, 2008 - Mosaicthump Online Inc.
Sale of Alicia Keys - As I Am Tour Tickets Announced by TICKETFINDER.com™
TICKETFINDER.com™ has announced the immediate sale and delivery of Alicia Keys As I Am Tour tickets for all the scheduled shows. Tickets are accompanied by free shipping and lowest price guarantee options. - May 01, 2008 - TICKETFINDER.com™
Band of Horses Song Featured in Charleston International Film Festival Documentary "Mundaka" Producer/Director Also Filmed Rock Group’s Next Music Video
When independent film and video producer/director Jarrod Tallman was looking for the quintessential song to close his surf documentary “Mundaka,” he had only to look as far as beloved local rock group Band of Horses. The third track on their 2006 album “Everything All The... - April 30, 2008 - Jarrod Tallman
America Needs Me and Paragon Music Magazine Announce Partnership Agreement
The Peace Media Social Evolution Pushes Forward Through Mutually Beneficial Partnerships of U.S. Based Companies. - April 30, 2008 - America Needs Me
Amy Winehouse – the Secret to Her Success, Evidence from Her Subconscious
Is there more to Amy’s success than her musical talent? How does someone with little formal training at the young age of 24 accomplish all this? Is it purely her voice, reminiscent of the old days of jazz and blues, a voice that channels the vocal stylings of Aretha Franklin and Etta James? Or is it perhaps her unique image and her controversial lifestyle that draws us to her? What is it that makes Amy Winehouse great? A psycholinguistic analysis of Amy’s words reveals. - April 29, 2008 - WhyCeleb Magazine
New England String Ensemble Presents "Weill on the Way"
New England String Ensemble Hosts “Weill on the Way” Benefit and Auction featuring cabaret-style music performed by Ute Gfrerer, celebrating 15-Years of Support for String Education - April 29, 2008 - New England String Ensemble
First Team Music/ M4L Media Group Release Documentary on Indie Hip Hop Icon
First Team Music and M4L Media Group present Do It!: Documentary. The film, which was done with 2 cameras and on a $1500 budget, is a real life account filmed over the course of six entertaining months, following independent hip hop icon Quanstar through his day to day journey toward his ultimate goal of achievement for himself not only as a performer and an artist, but as a father and a man. - April 29, 2008 - First Team Music
eMusic Has Best-Ever Holiday Season Sales
Rings in new year with more than 400,000 subscribers - April 28, 2008 - eMusic.com
Standing Hampton Prepares for Busy Summer Schedule and Album Debut Tour
Standing Hampton hits the road this summer, touring throughout the Midwest in support of their debut album titled Brace Yourself. - April 27, 2008 - Standing Hampton
"ZionPlanet10" 14 Year Old Phenom, Drops Some Hot "10th Planet Funk" on Brian Culbertson's New 2008 CD, "Bringing Back the Funk"
"Zion Roberts" (aka) "ZionPlanet10," appears on Brian Culbertson's new 2008 CD entitled "Bringing Back The Funk." The lead track, number #1, "Funkin Like My Father," which ZionPlanet10 co-wrote, Features: Zion "ZP-10" Roberts on vocals along with... - April 27, 2008 - ZionPlanet10
WCPE “Preview!” Features Women’s Voices Chorus
WCPE’s weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with Allan Friedman, artistic director of the Women’s Voices Chorus. Ken Hoover, WCPE “Great Sacred Music” host, will discuss the Chorus and its upcoming spring concert being held May 4 at the University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. - April 26, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Longest Running Guitar Pod-Cast Moves Into Triple Digits
Six-String Bliss Celebrates 100 Episodes With A Glimpse Of The Future. - April 26, 2008 - Six String Bliss
Glaxicon Music Announces the Release of, "Brando Quin – Crossings" Music & Production by RavenPheat
Brando Quin's music has changed the way we look at the world and is acknowledged by fans and musicians as original, unique and powerfully expressive. His vivid portrayal of an American working/struggling class life conveys the dashed hopes, loss, and heartbreak implicit in living the American Dream appealing to fans who enjoy the likes of Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Peter Gabriel. The CD is now available for distribution in over 80 countries internationally, go to www.LuLu.com/BrandoQuin - April 26, 2008 - Glaxicon
Four Teens Fully Recover from Autism
Press Conference and World Premiere Movie. - April 25, 2008 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
depo Hosts Blues for Autism Concert in Second Life
Twelve hour blues music festival to be held in Second Life, with artists from the USA and Europe donating their time to raise awareness of Autism. - April 25, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
Haitian Flag Day Cultural Extravaganza - a Freedom Celebration
Haitians in the Bay Area Celebrate Haitian Flag Day marking 206 Years of Liberation from Slavery; Kalbass Headlines Haitian Cultural Extravaganza at Ashkenaz May 16; Event to Benefit Anti-Deforestation Efforts in Haiti through S.O.I.L (www.oursoil.org) - April 25, 2008 - Kalbass Kreyol
"ZionPlanet10" 14 Year Old Musician, Entertainer Kicks Off "The Godfather of Soul Tribute Tour"
"ZionPlanet10" 14 year old Musician, Entertainer Kicks off "The Godfather of Soul" (James Brown) Tribute Tour. ZionPlanet10 (aka) “ZP-10” is preparing for the “Godfather of Soul”(James Brown) Tribute tour with (Bootzilla "Bootsy Collins"... - April 25, 2008 - ZionPlanet10
35th Annual Topanga Days Fair Announces the First Set of Bands to Play Memorial Day Weekend May 24 – 26, 2008
As Topanga Days 2008 celebrates its 35th anniversary, the festival promises to be better than ever. Confirmed musical acts performing on the two stages include Chevy Metal (Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins), Jim Lauderdale & The Dream Players (feat. James Burton & Al Perkins), Jonathan Rice, Brian Wright & The Waco Tragedies, Shurman, Gary Louris The Living Sisters (feat. Inara George, Eleni Mandell and Becky Stark), Tim Easton and many others. - April 24, 2008 - Topanga Days Fair
Refugee Entertainment, LLC Rocks Out with Nino925 Custom Jewelry
Refugee Entertainment, LLC secures endorsement from Nino 925 for rollicking hard rock band Liquor Boxx. - April 24, 2008 - Refugee Entertainment, LLC
Margie Balter "Piano Teacher To The Stars" to Mark Return to the Big Apple with Two Performances
Piano Teacher To The Stars to Perfom at Historic Steinway Hall New York on May 7, 2008 at 7 pm. - April 24, 2008 - Margie Balter