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WCPE Preview! Features Burning Coal Theatre of Raleigh, N.C. - Interview with the Artistic Director to Air Sunday, February 10

WCPE’s weekly program, Preview!, will feature an interview with Jerome Davis, artistic director of Burning Coal Theatre Company. The interview will air on Sunday, February 10. - February 08, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM

Multi-Talented Artist/Producer Christina K. Enters Licensing Agreement with MTV Networks to Feature Original Songs and Production

2008 is set to be a very big year for Christina K., as her catchy and original tunes find a home with one of the worlds most popular music networks. - February 06, 2008 - Christina K.

Bill Petty Named Finalist for Male Vocalist of the Year in 2008 Momentum Awards

IndieHeaven.com, the leading organization supporting Independent artists in Christian music, is pleased to announce that Bill Petty has been nominated as a Male Vocalist of the Year finalist in the in the 3rd annual Momentum Awards. These prestigious awards will be presented at the upcoming CIA... - February 06, 2008 - Bill Petty Ministries

The Mardi Gras Party Continues at The Ridgefield Playhouse with the Return of Buckwheat Zydeco

Buckwheat Zydeco's powerful and haunting version of the classic, "Cryin' in the Streets" appears on "Our New Orleans: A Benefit Album for the Gulf Coast" along with songs by Allen Toussaint and Dr. John (both of whom have appeared at the Playhouse). After a sold out performance in 2007, Buckwheat is bringing that New Orleans sound to The Ridgefield Playhouse during Mardi Gras, on Sun., Feb. 17 at 8 p.m., as part of the Danbury Audi Jazz Series. Each attendee gets Mardi Gras beads as they enter. - February 05, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse

Free MP3 Downloads from Journey Close's Website Enables Emerging Artists to Reach Vast Audience

Providing music fans with a unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of music, Journey Close Music (an affiliate of Amazon) is offering free and low-priced mp3 downloads of eclectic compilations on its website. The latest offering, is an assortment of 15 different jazz, soul, pop, rock and... - February 05, 2008 - Journey Close Music

South Tenth Records Kicks Off 2008 With The John Sullivan Brigade's Second Rock Music CD

South Tenth Records is kicking off 2008 with the John Sullivan Brigade’s second CD, A Sound Opportunity For Your Last Music Purchase, alongside the frontman’s second rock music novel, Opportunity Rocking, as well as the band’s first video single, “In Control”, on... - February 04, 2008 - South Tenth Records

"Ethical Diva" Danelle Harvey and Tygahoney Music Announce 2008 Tours and Album "Tortured Soul"

Danelle Harvey embarks on the Tygahoney Music presents Fair Trade Fortnight 2008 Acoustic Tour and album due for release in Spring 2008. - February 04, 2008 - Tygahoney Music, LLC dba Female MusicPreneru International

Rich & Famous Upper Westside Tour Reveals Shock-Jock, Italian Designer and English Superstar All Reside in Same Upper Westside Luxury Apartment Building

Rich & Famous Tours reveals that a famous Italian designer who goes by one name starting with the letter A, a member of the "royal family" of English actors, and a disgraced “shock-jock” radio star all live in the same “white-glove” apartment house on Manhattan’s Upper Westside. Jim Dykes, President and Guide of Rich & Famous Tours, says “The Rich & Famous Tour whisks starstruck visitors and curious locals through the most exciting celebrity-filled neighborhoods in the Big Apple. - February 03, 2008 - Rich and Famous Tours

Shania D to Release Debut EP Early Spring 08

Indiefied Artist and Electric SuperLuva Femme-Spinner Answers the Call. - February 03, 2008 - Indiefied

Sunset to Release Videos of Robert Gordon, Tommy Conwell and Reach Around Rodeo Clowns on DVD and as Video Downloads

Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) will allow Amazon’s Unbox to release a download-to-burn version of five (5) new Reach Around Rodeo Clowns videos, a Tommy Conwell live performance from 1996 and a rare Robert Gordon live concert - all are due out starting late February. The video downloads will be released on the same days as the official DVD releases. - February 03, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America

Stardust Shines Brighter with Prestigious Parenting Award

Lullaby collection earns esteemed 2008 Best Product iParenting Media Award - February 03, 2008 - Cher & Gene Klosner

Contemporary Drums and Percussion Summer Camp in Orlando Florida from June 5-7, 2008

The event that will gather the best percussionists of the world under one roof. - February 02, 2008 - Contemporary Latin Music Educators, LLC

WCPE Expands Offerings to Mandarin Speaking Audience

New Web site Goodien.org Reaches World’s Largest Language Population. - February 02, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM

Myxing It Up: Apes Pickup Another Spotlight

Myxer Inc., today announced that “Hey Kate!” from The Fire Apes as the Myxer “Pick of the Day” (POTD) for Wednesday, January 30th. The POTD is exclusively featured on the homepage of Myxer website. Roughly 150,000 users visit the Myxer website daily, and every user who signs... - February 01, 2008 - The Fire Apes

Give Peace a Chants World Sound Healing Day – Feb. 14, 2008

A global event on Valentine's Day in which thousands of people throughout the planet project a healing sound for the Earth. Conceived by Sound Healing pioneer Jonathan Goldman, this is the 6th World Sound Healing Day--the first in which Temple of Sacred Sound, an interactive Internet website, will be launched in order for people to sound together in cyberspace to raise the consciousness of the planet. This event will be measured by the Global Consciousness Project out of Princeton, NJ. - January 31, 2008 - Healing Sounds

Jax Streeter World's First Virtual Recording Artist Performs for TV Show Gossip Girls SIM in Second Life

Jax Streeter performs live on the SIM of CWTV Show Gossip Girl in Second Life to a packed audience both in-world and out. - January 31, 2008 - Jax Streeter Virtual Artist

Rock Town Hall Will Live Blog During Tom Petty’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

The popular music discussion blog, Rock Town Hall, will be presenting it’s annual Super Bowl Halftime “Live Hot Blogging Action” on Sunday, February 3 followed on Monday with a “Post Show Wrap-up.” This event is open to the public. - January 31, 2008 - Rock Town Hall

Teens to be Treated to Intimate "Conversation with…" Singer Songwriter Randi Driscoll, Interviewed by Radio Personality Midori

Teen Girls can meet Randi Driscoll and 94.9 FM DJ Midori live at Young Women’s Leadership Program, which provides Free Training and Development to San Diego’s ‘emerging and undiscovered’ young women. Event date: Saturday, February 2, 2008 9:30 am -11:30am - January 30, 2008 - Jenna Druck Foundation

Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival Website Launch

The official website of the Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival is now live. Log in to http://www.celebrationofpraisefestival.com for the latest festival news. Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival, staged in partnership between Solid Rock Productions and the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting... - January 30, 2008 - Solid Rock Productions

Rising Country Star Jimmy Aldridge Reaches Internet Milestone

Country music artist Jimmy Aldridge has reached an internet milestone, reaching over 50,000 listeners on Myspace.com. Over the last few years Myspace has introduced several new musical acts to the national market, and Aldridge is in a position to be next. Aldridge's music is a combination of... - January 30, 2008 - Jimmy Aldridge

A Valentine for Santa Monica American Cultural Youth Ambassadors. “The Little Girls” Rock the Playhouse, 80’s Music Phenomenon Reunites.

It’s original 80's girls group “The Little Girls” in Concert performing old and new material off their soon to be released album - a special appearance at the intimate Santa Monica Playhouse in a one night only special benefit concert for the Playhouse American Cultural Youth Ambassadors’ UK ’08 Tour. - January 29, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse

J Henry Returns with CODE RED - CD Release Party January 31st Crash Mansion New York City

J-Henry is back with his sophomore album CODE RED, digitally available on January 29, 2008 on all major digital service providers. J-Henry along with co-producer & guitarist Anthony Krizan (former guitarist for the '90s band the Spin Doctors) added a lot of texture and instrumentation to this CD. The Code Red CD Release Party will be held in NYC's Crash Mansion on January 31, 2008. - January 28, 2008 - J Henry

Mixx Maker Introduces the Collaborative Mixtape and Rallies Music Industry Support

Project Opus Technologies has given the mixtape a collaborative twist with the launch of Mixx Maker, a Facebook application that lets you make 'Mixxs', virtual mixtapes with your friends. - January 28, 2008 - Project Opus Technologies

Press Release PR Announced as PR Agency for Toronto Independent Music Awards

Continues strong links to the Canadian indie music scene with exclusive TIMA deal - January 27, 2008 - Press Release PR

Nashville Singer/Songwriter Bobby Pizazz Performs in Concert at French Quarter Cafe

Nashville singer/songwriter Bobby Pizazz performs in concert at French Quarter Cafe, Saturday evening, February 2, 2008 celebrating the kick-off of Mardi Gras 2008. Pizzaz and his four-piece band, Rhythm Train, “featuring: John Heinrich, Eddie Watson John Terrance and Hugh Waddell”... - January 27, 2008 - Bobby Pizazz

Amanda Coluccio Prepares to "Fly Away"

As the Seventh Season of Fox TV’s hit reality series American Idol begins dominating the airwaves this week, one of Season Six’s most accomplished and gifted stars, 21 year old New Jersey-based singer / songwriter Amanda Coluccio, is back in the public eye as well, thanks to the... - January 25, 2008 - Arkatone Music Group Ltd.

Checker Sedan Reaches All Major Music Venues in Detroit

Checker Sedan now offers service to all major music venues in and around the city of Detroit. These include venues such as DTE Energy Music Theatre, The Palace of Auburn Hills, Meadow Brook Hall. - January 25, 2008 - Checker Sedan

Show Me How Videos Announces New Video Download Program and New Video on Play the Delta Blues Slide Guitar

Show Me How Videos is pleased to announce another in their instructional videos, this one on Play Delta Blues on Slide Guitar with Ruben Dobbs of Swamp Candy. - January 25, 2008 - Show Me How Videos

SongDoor 2007 Winners Announced

The winners of the SongDoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition have been announced. Entries were received from 13 countries on four continents. - January 24, 2008 - SongDoor

KMKplus Adds iPhone Cover to Product Line

The KMKplus iPhone cover is an attractive and protective skin which will enhance as well as protect the valuable iPhone from scratches or inadvertent drops. - January 24, 2008 - KMKplus

KMKplus Adds RAZR Phone Cover

KMKplus has added a line of attractive and protective covers for the popular line of RAZR cellphones from Motorola. These covers enhance and protect the RAZR from scratches or damage if dropped accidentally. - January 24, 2008 - KMKplus

NASCAR Drivers and Country Music Stars Inaugurate Track Chic TV

Track Chic TV inaugurates coverage of the 3rd Annual Celebration of Sound and Speed in Nashville: Where the Best of Country Music Meets the Boys of NASCAR. - January 21, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.

mpRing.com: New Wave Mobile Media Distribution

Say goodbye to $3 ringtones and major record label domination. - January 20, 2008 - mpRing Inc.

Smith Street Records Announcement: The Jones Street Boys Appearing at Sundance Film Festival

After touring the Midwest in December, The Jones Street Boys are pleased to announce two appearances at the Sundance Film Festival. - January 19, 2008 - The Jones Street Boys

WCPE Offers Birthday Tribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

In honor of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s birthday, WCPE will offer Mozart Madness the weekend of January 25-27. The weekend will feature Mozart’s symphonies, concertos, quartets and sonatas. - January 19, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM

Australia’s Dedicated Digital Distributor Musicadium Officially Launches

Musicadium – Australia’s Dedicated Digital Distributor – is set to launch at The Zoo on Wednesday, February 13 with a fantastic showcase of local acts. The launch will feature Ranger (comprised of singer-songwriter Cameron Mckenzie, Adele from The Go-Betweens and Martin Lee of... - January 19, 2008 - Musicadium Pty Ltd

International Latin Pop Artist - Still Alive - Debut Single Hits Big

Patron Records - Latin pop artists Still Alive, who hail from Colombia South America, featured as the next big thing since Shakira coming out of Colombia; Debut their hit single video "Lady" on Latin TV. - January 18, 2008 - Patron Record

Genese Music and Entertainment Strike Deal with Baltimore Indie Label Brown FISH

Genese Music and Entertainment Group has joined forces with Brown F.I.S.H. LLC to manage the digital distribution of five releases and a part of their artist management. - January 18, 2008 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC

Roxwel and IndieSolo Team Up to Enhance User Experience

Roxwel Taps Into IndieSolo’s Niche Music Community by Adding Its Original Content to the Site - January 18, 2008 - Blastro Networks

mpGreek Introduces Free Gadget for Windows Vista™ Users

mpGreek the biggest music and entertainment network for Greek digital entertainment announced the launch of its new free gadget developed for users who run Windows Vista operating system. The gadget was produced in association with {L+A} interactive agency. The Windows Vista Gadget gives easy... - January 18, 2008 - Greased Networks Inc

Wit Announced The President (For Whom Shall I Vote) Elections 2008 Music Video

Wit (http://www.iwit.biz) announced The President (For Whom Shall I Vote) Elections 2008 Music Video. "Though this video is not what I have in mind for the music video for The President," said Wit, singer/songwriter, author. "It does add contrast as one listens to the lyrics and... - January 18, 2008 - Wit

XARC Mastering, the World’s First Fully Internet-Based Mastering Studio, is Celebrating Its Move Into the Fifth Year of Operation

Since launching December 1st, 2003, XARC Mastering has led a transformation in the mastering industry. Countless mastering studios have followed XARC’s lead and moved online. Today, XARC has a growing client base of over 800 active clients with many returning several times throughout the... - January 18, 2008 - XARC Mastering

Radical Rat Sneak Peek Invades Salt Lake City Hard Rock Cafe, 8pm-1am 1/16/08

For the third year the Radical Rat Sneak Peak will be held in the Brickhouse, a private club for members. Chicago Mike and Big Eyed Beans from Venus kicks it into high gear at 8pm, followed by James Moor playing songs from his debut album HUSH. Leopold and His Fiction will finish it off with some West Coast Rock and Roll. - January 17, 2008 - Radical Rat.com

Unique Hip Hop CD ‘In The Shadow of an Icon’ Hits Stores Jan. 15th

In stores January 15th nationwide, ‘In The Shadow of an Icon’ is a unique project putting artists from all across the nation together for a meaningful message filled CD. - January 17, 2008 - ThugLifeArmy.com

Bill Petty Nominated for IndieHeaven’s Momentum Awards

IndieHeaven.com, the leading organization supporting Independent artists in Christian music, is pleased to announce that Bill Petty has been nominated as Contemporary Artist of the Year in the 3rd annual Momentum Awards. Bill’s song, “You Can Always Come Home” from his debut... - January 16, 2008 - Bill Petty Ministries

Ronald Paige joins Genese Music as Its Vice President of I.A.L.S. Management

Genese Music attracts Ronald Paige who has worked with Pose and Motown to lead the Management section of its Independent Artist and Labels Services. - January 14, 2008 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC

Kris Ameringer, President of Dark World International, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry

Kris Ameringer, President of Dark World International, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Kris makes his home in Bantry, Ireland and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and finance from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dark world... - January 13, 2008 - Princeton Premier