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Russ Lorenson Brings Tony Bennett's Best Back to Austin
Russ Lorenson returns to Austin with his acclaimed show, "Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett," for two performances only, at Austin Cabaret Theatre, located at The Mansion at Judges' Hill, 1900 Rio Grande (MLK & Rio Grande), Austin, Texas 78705. Shows are March 27th and 28th at 8:30pm. The shows are being presented as part of the 2007-2008 season of the Austin Cabaret Theatre. - March 07, 2008 - RL Productions
WCPE "Opera House" Features Damsels in Distress
WCPE’s “Opera House” will feature a spring theme and will feature a look at opera from a feminine viewpoint. The show runs each Thursday evening at 7 p.m. - March 07, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Friends of Negro Spirituals to Release Oakland's First Negro Spirituals Oral Histories to Mills College and Oakland Libraries
Negro Spirituals Oral DVDs and transcripts. - March 06, 2008 - Friends of Negro Spirituals
Jona Rapoport to Represent Celebrated American Composer Lori Laitman
“It is difficult to think of anyone before the public today who equals her exceptional gifts for embracing a poetic text and giving it new and deeper life through music.” (Journal of Singing, 2007) - March 06, 2008 - Jona Rapoport
mpGreek and SONYBMG Announce Their Collaboration for musicstore.sonybmg.gr
mpGreek, the biggest supplier of Services of Digital Music, announces its collaboration with SONYBMG for the new musicstore service in the label’s renovated portal musicstore.sonybmg.gr powered by mpGreek. SONYBMG renovates their e-commerce solution powered by mpGreek. The new www.sonybmg.gr... - March 06, 2008 - Greased Networks Inc
George Tisdale: Innovator of Urban Retro Rock Signs with Murray Media Music and Gains International Distribution with Crownn Recordings
Murray Media Music and George Tisdale, Innovator of Urban Retro Rock are breaking new ground with the Born Free Movement, by releasing the first phase of Tisdale's highly anticipated album "Liberation” in the spring of 2008. George Tisdale recently signed with Murray Media Music of Atlanta, GA, which completed a deal with Crownn Recording Group of Munich, Germany, for the international release of all four phases of the Born Free Movement. - March 05, 2008 - George Tisdale
The New Africa Music Series Returns to the Zipper Theater Featuring Ghanaian Soul Singer Abena Koomson & Mozambican Jazz Vocalist Loide
The New Africa Music Series returns to the Zipper Theater. - March 05, 2008 - New Africa Live Inc.
Rolling Stone Magazine's #1 Unsigned Band Records "Bee" Solo with Grammy Nominated, Multi-Platinum Producer, Sylvia Massy Shivy
Rolling Stone's #1 unsigned band in America and Sylvia Massy to record first ever bee solo. - March 05, 2008 - KLIK Music Productions
Website Helps Young People Channel Positive Energy Into Music via Hip Hop
Website provides free video instruction on "beat making" to give youths a creative and positive outlet of expression. - March 04, 2008 - Warbeats.com
WCPE, TheClassicalStation.Org, Now Available in Kinston, N.C.
WCPE is expanding its broadcasting reach. The station is now available in Kinston, N.C. at 93.7 FM. - March 02, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Atlantic Wave Radio Interviews Todd Lerner on Leap Year Special Show
In their Leap Year Special extra show they interview singer/songwriter Todd Lerner. - March 01, 2008 - Pod-Star Podcasting
Roxwel Rocks the Net with Its Range of On-Camera Personalities
Catch Roxwel.com’s Latest Original Content: Kristi Lee’s Dirrty Mouth, Metal Supply and Uncut. - February 29, 2008 - Blastro Networks
WCPE Preview! Features Awadagin Pratt, Zuill Bailey
WCPE’s weekly program, Preview!, will feature an interview with pianist Awadagin Pratt and cellist Zuill Bailey. The interview will air during the station’s Sunday, March 2 show that runs from 6-9 p.m. - February 29, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Former Jive Records Exec Opens Management Co. to Focus on Urban Artists
New Management Co Seeking Demos from Unsigned Hip-Hop, Rap and R&B Musicians and Artists. - February 29, 2008 - Valiant Musician Management Group
Escalera CD Release Party March 8th @ Belly Up Tavern - Danny Way, Bob Burnquist, and Ananda Moorman's Band Escalera Release First Album
Escalera Performance & Album Release Party Featuring Danny Way and Bob Burnquist March 8, 2008 Belly Up Tavern (858) 481-8140 143 S Cedros Ave _Solana Beach, CA, 92075 Escalera, featuring Danny Way and Bob Burnquist, is hosting their first album release party and performing on March 8th at... - February 28, 2008 - Ananda Photography
John Waite at The Ridgefield Playhouse
John Waite, appearing at The Ridgefield Playhouse on March 9. British rocker John Waite is invading The Ridgefield Playhouse. John Waite has always captured the moment through his songs, whether with the Babys (“Everytime I Think of You”) or with Bad English (“When I See You... - February 28, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Top Indie Artists Embrace Fan-Driven Pricing
This Tuesday Major Indie Artists Release Albums on AmieStreet.com, Giving Pricing Power to Fans - February 27, 2008 - Amie Street
The Akua Lounge Spotlight on TheFlowLive.com Shining a Light on Great Indie Music
On Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 8:00 PM EST tune into The Akua Lounge Spotlight on The Flow Live.Com at TheFlowLive.Com/The_Akua_Lounge_Podcast. This weeks spotlight the Drake Jazz Project. - February 26, 2008 - The Akua Projects
Soulfound to Open for 12 Stones
Mohawk Bomb Records artist Soulfound is slated to open for Wind Up Recording Artists 12 Stones and Submerged on March 2 at the Backstage Lounge in Gainesville, FL. Soulfound, named the "next big national [rock] buzz band" by Creative Loafing, is a Florida-based Rock Band (a 4-piece with... - February 25, 2008 - Mohawk Bomb Records
MLC PR Supports Music Charity Dedicated to Promoting the Dangers of Drunk Driving
Music vs. Drunk Driving links up with MLC PR to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving, while engaging the power of music in their cause. - February 24, 2008 - MLC PR
SnapDragon Debut CD Released by HumBug Records
HumBug Records releases the debut CD of the contemporary jazz band, SnapDragon. - February 24, 2008 - HumBug Records
Very Rare Beatles White Album Number 00000007 Going Under the Hammer at Cameo Auctioneers on 4th March 2008
Cameo Auctioneers (www.cameo-auctioneers.co.uk) of Midgham have an Apple PMC-7067/8 Mono UK 1st Press LP Serial No 0000007 as lot nr. 308 in their Film and Music Memorabilia Auction taking place on the 4th March 2008 This copy of the White Album is considered very rare due to its extremely low... - February 23, 2008 - Cameo Auctioneers
A Live Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash Will be Performed at the Carolina Theatre, March 1st
Get ready for a night of Johnny Cash on Saturday, March 1st at 7:30pm. Tickets are only $10 and may be purchased at the door, by calling 1-800-838-3006, or by going online to www.thecarolinabarndance.org. Seating is limited, so get your tickets soon. - February 22, 2008 - The Folsom Prison Gang
Paul Bryan Jr. and Ananda Moorman-Art Opening at the Mint Gallery
The mint gallery presents: A Dual Art Exhibition “Legends,” featuring Paul Bryan Jr.’S Canvas Collection and Photography By Ananda, March 15th 7pm-10pm Paul Bryan Jr. has painted celebrities and politicians for more than 30 years. His list of fans and collectors is extensive,... - February 21, 2008 - Ananda Photography
Global Music Site BeatSeller (the All Music License Agency) Goes Live
BeatSeller.com - providing all styles of music for use in the Media, TV, Film, Radio, Advertising, Computer Games and PR Industry. - February 21, 2008 - Beat Seller Ltd
Musicians and Celebrities Sail the Atlantic for World Peace
Musicians and Celebrities set sail March 8th from Spain to America on a 54 foot yacht with a stop in Jamaica. - February 21, 2008 - BackStage Pass
Composer James Falzone Offers His Song of Roland to the Children of South Evanston
The Musical Offering partners with Oakton Elementary School and eclectic composer James Falzone in a cross-curricular arts in education project celebrating friendship and valor in the time of Charlemagne this May 2008 with Falzone's original "The Song of Roland: A Music Mural." - February 20, 2008 - The Musical Offering
Retro Still Rocks on Boopity Bop
Jeff Stone’s new CD proves that retro styles of music still rock. - February 20, 2008 - Jeff Stone Rocks.com
Farview Recording, Chicago, is Pleased to Announce the Release of Rock Drums Volume III
Farview Recording, creator of the original rock drum samples for Drumagog, has carried on their tradition of excellence with the 3rd installment of the Rock Drums series, featuring superior, innovative and unique drum samples. Farview Recording's owner and chief engineer, Jay Walsh, is committed to... - February 20, 2008 - Farview Recording
iCON the Mic King Releases "The Reintroduction" for Free Download
Emcee iCON the Mic King releases free "Reintroduction" mixtape via internet. - February 20, 2008 - iCON the Mic King
Got Any tar?... 'Apes Follow IPO to Chapel Hill
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing at the first ever International Pop Overthrow (IPO) Festival in Chapel Hill on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 8:30 pm. - February 17, 2008 - The Fire Apes
"YouMusic.jp" - a New Japanese Music Website Supporting Artists Who Aspire to Make a Major Debut and to Perform on International Stages One Day
A new website geared toward new music artists, "YouMusic.jp", is announcing its pre-launch phase today. YouMusic displays music performances by such artists and allows their audience to post their comments freely. It is a free, "community-minded" website, available in both... - February 17, 2008 - Simulingual, Inc.
DOT.TUNES Revenues Driven by iPhone, iPod Touch, Wii and PSP Plug-In Sales
DOT.TUNES, the web application that puts a user’s entire iTunes library at their fingertips allowing content to be accessed from virtually any target device with a web browser, continues to expand its brand, and the company’s coffers, through the sale of popular plug-ins including the iPhone, iPod Touch, Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstaton plug-ins. - February 16, 2008 - DOT.TUNES
Wingert-Jones Publications’ Composer Gary P. Gilroy Writing for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games
Wingert-Jones Publications announces that Gary P. Gilroy will write and arrange new music for the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Mr. Gilroy has written many works for Wingert-Jones and continues to produce the highest quality of work in the educational music world. Along with Dave... - February 16, 2008 - Wingert-Jones Publications
Music Artists Earn 100% of Sales Anywhere
New earBuzz Player/Widget delivers 100% model to artists’ sites. - February 15, 2008 - earBuzz.com, LLC
50 Cent Lyrics Online is Launched
50CentLyricsOnline.com was launched on February 2, 2008 and contains the lyrics to every song by 50 Cent. - February 15, 2008 - 50 Cent Lyrics Online
WCPE Preview! Features Carolina Ballet of Raleigh, N.C.
The WCPE weekly program Preview! will feature an interview with Robert Weiss, artistic director of the Carolina Ballet. The interview will air during the station’s Sunday, February 17 program that runs from 6 to 9 p.m. - February 15, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Wingert-Jones Publications Announces a Brand New Look On-Line
Wingert-Jones Publications announces a brand new look for wjpublications.com. Wingert-Jones Publications announces an excellent new look to their web site wjpublications.com. New features to the website include complete catalog listings, a featured composer’s gallery, top-sellers, and a... - February 15, 2008 - Wingert-Jones Publications
Roxwel’s Valentine’s Week Lineup: Who Needs Flowers and Candy?
Roxwel.com’s Latest Original Shows Covering Rock, Metal and Indie Industry News and Artists - February 15, 2008 - Blastro Networks
‘Apes Embark on Rock and Roll Adventure
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, draw the focus on The Rock and Roll Report for Tuesday, February 12, 2008. - February 14, 2008 - The Fire Apes
The Town of Hempstead on Long Island Welcomes RandirobicsTM for an Unforgettable Children’s Fitness Event
RandirobicsTM comes to The Town of Hempstead on April 24th and 25th for a children’s fitness entertainment event - February 13, 2008 - Randimedia
15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest Declares Johnny Rodgers a Winner
After reviewing thousand of entries, music judges select Johnny Rodgers' song Home to Mendocino as best in category. - February 13, 2008 - Johnny Rodgers
An Evening with Warpharin
Warpharin will be playing Bar Louie (5201 W War Memorial Drive • Peoria, IL 309.282.7400) - February 11, 2008 - Warpharin
New Song, Ode to New Orleans, About Hurricane Katrina, by Louisiana Artist Daniel Glen Timms Hits the Radio Airwaves with a Music Video That Urges Restoration of the City
Singer, songwriter, guitarist Daniel Glen Timms has just released his first single, "Ode to New Orleans," from his new album, La La Land, on Blue Earth Records. The song is about the Louisiana-native artist's Hurricane Katrina experience, and is being played on the radio throughout the United States and at radio stations in Europe. - February 11, 2008 - Blue Earth Records
SIR Magazine (Southeast Indie Report) Announces Rock Band Senona and Hiphop Phenom Bigg Jigg Will Grace the Double Cover of the Winter 2008 Release
Atlanta-based SIR Magazine announces double cover feature of Bigg Jigg and Senona. Publication is released quarterly to highlight indie talent of all genres and generate promotional exposure of the talent to industry professionals and music enthusiasts. Thousands of copies are circulated to record labels, music conferences and radio stations among other prominent outlets. - February 10, 2008 - SIR Magazine
New Rock Music Website Launched
InternationalBrands has launched a new free rock music website at www.acidrock.com. - February 10, 2008 - International Brands
Radio Orphans Podcast 137 Now Available
Episode 137 of the Radio Orphans Podcast is now available and includes independent music from Blood Red Sun, Strangers In Wonderland, Hinterland, Abra Moore, redstarrising, Clarity and The Brothers P, and Radio Orphans. - February 09, 2008 - Radio Orphans
Kameko Hires WeRoqq Publicity and Promotion
The “Extraterrestrial Rock Star” Signs with PR firm to Launch Debut Album. - February 09, 2008 - WeRoqq Publicity & Promotion
Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit - Broadway as You've Never Seen It Before at The Ridgefield Playhouse
Come see the Broadway shows you love like you’ve never seen them before. The sidesplitting savagery known as “Forbidden Broadway” is on the road again. Now celebrating its 25th year, this year’s version includes the puppets of “Avenue Q,” the witches of “Wicked,” Billy Joel’s “Movin' Out,” and new looks at old favorites. This comedy musical review that affectionately spoofs the shows we all love, will be at The Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2008. - February 08, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Hindu Kush Beats Out 70 Acts to Win Battle of the Bands and Has "Day Fire" Featured in Warner Bros Film
New Psychedelic Dance Rock band has two big wins in one week. - February 08, 2008 - Hindu Kush