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David Amlen, Co-Founder of Legacy Recording Studios, Talks About Understanding Celebrity Needs on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
David Amlen of Legacy Recording Studios talks with Robert Reiss about understanding celebrity needs of stars like Aretha Franklin and Mick Jagger, the complexities of sophisticated recording, and managing a business in a high profile arts field. Amlen talks about Legacy’s business culture, leadership, “going the extra mile,” and his philosophy of being both visible and invisible. - January 11, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
New Dance Studio Offers a Unique Dance, Theatre, Music and Fitness Opportunity for Children, Adults
On December 8, 2007 The Studio at North Park opened its doors and celebrated its Grand Opening, introducing a new dance studio to the community of North Park, SD. The Studio at North Park offers an extensive array of dance, theatre, music and fitness programs for students of all ages, including Creative Movement (Preschool), Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Ballroom Dance, Acting classes, Guitar lessons, Piano lessons, Voice lessons, Yoga and Pilates. - January 10, 2008 - The Studio at North Park
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Rachel Z
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series presents Rachel Z in concert at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, on February 21, 2008 at 8 p.m. Admission to this concert is free; suggested donation $10. Rachel Z and her piano trio mesmerized audiences at the Erie Art Museum Blues &... - January 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series will present a special Black History Month performance by the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex, 423 State Street. Admission to this concert is free; suggested donation $10. For 30 years, Ethnic... - January 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Burkina Electric
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series presents Burkina Electric in concert at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, on February 10, 2008 at 3 p.m. Admission to this concert is free; suggested donation $10. Burkina Electric, a band of four musicians and two dancers is the first... - January 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Finalists Announced in String Competition
New England String Ensemble Announces Finalists in 12th Annual String Competition. - January 10, 2008 - New England String Ensemble
Rapper GAHD Promotes Himself as the Entity “GAHD Inc.” and Offers Shares in His Privately Held Company
Rapper GAHD offers the public a chance to invest in his work by incorporating himself and allowing fans to share in his success. - January 09, 2008 - GAHD Inc.
MyMusicSite.com Giving Recording Artists, Record Producers and Music Buyers the Independence They Crave
New Website Takes Control Out of Music Labels’ Hands and Puts It Back Where It Belongs. - January 09, 2008 - MyMusicSite.com
Fire Apes Set to Perform at POPAsheville Music Festival
The Fire Apes, an award winning Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing as part of the POPAsheville Festival on January 20th, at 9:00 pm at Stella Blue in Asheville, North Carolina. - January 09, 2008 - The Fire Apes
News Blog, Frantik Forum and Added Functionality for More Reader Interaction
Frantik is pleased to announce added functionality for more reader interaction. - January 09, 2008 - Frantik Magazine Online
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ Raising Sand, Andy Palacio’s Watina Named Albums of the Year by The Music Box
The Music Box critics John Metzger and Douglas Heselgrave have named their top albums of 2007. - January 07, 2008 - The Music Box
Chris Carder Has Been Nominated for 2008 Momentum Awards
Chris Carder has been nominated as “Contemporary Artist of the Year” and his song “Trust” has been nominated as “Song of the Year.” - January 07, 2008 - Chris Carder
Apes Close 2007 as AirSpun's "Best Rock" AirGods
AirSpun, Inc. today announced The Fire Apes AirSpun’s "Best of 2007" Music AirGods poll in the Rock genre category. - January 07, 2008 - The Fire Apes
Mozart Makes This Band More Than a Band
Music students at the Crane School of Music apply their Classical music studies to a unique setting: a Ska-Punk band. - January 05, 2008 - Behind Bad Luck!
Guitar Virtuoso Dave Kilminster Begins 2008 on a High Note
Dave Kilminster has gained notice around the world as he sang and played to millions in a 110 show extravaganza with Roger Waters’ global staging of the Dark Side of the Moon Tour in 2006 and 2007. He has been interviewed by media around the world and featured in newspapers, radio, television and magazine interviews as his lead guitar work impressed both fans and critics alike. He continues with Roger Waters in 2008 and has released his rock album Scarlet to international acclaim. - January 04, 2008 - QEDG Managgement
Rice Technology Solutions to Offer Custom Music Production Computer Systems
Rice Technology Solutions announces new line of custom music production computer systems. New line-up to include models for every budget, from beginners to professionals. - January 04, 2008 - Rice Technology Solutions
Rapper Dominates Dr. Demento Countdown
For the first time in the 37-year history of the Dr. Demento Show, a single artist held four of the top five most-requested songs of the year. Sudden Death, a New Jersey comedy-rap act that scored Funny Five hits on the show throughout 2007, found themselves at the top of the charts when the year-end Funny 25 countdown aired December 30th. Sudden Death's songs were featured in the #1, #2 and #4 slots, and the group was featured as a guest vocalist on song #5. - January 03, 2008 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC
R&B Pop Artist Janid Signs New Deal with Zonisphere Records
Zonisphere Records is thrilled to announce the worldwide signing of "New York's Sexiest Latina" and beloved songbird, Janid. With this new $1.2M record deal, Zonisphere will incorporate Janid as their flagship artist while expanding the "Janid" brand even further through... - January 02, 2008 - Zonisphere Records
How Far Will the Evolution of Music Take Us?... Leave It to TurnItUp Media to Find Out
After numerous music download sites have come and gone, the complete package has finally come and is here to stay. - January 02, 2008 - TurnItUp Media, LLC
WCPE Preview! to Offer Best of 2007 Recap January 6
Vassar and Jordan Will Present Their Top 2007 Classical Recordings Picks - January 02, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Quentin Elias and Electro Boy Inc Begin Work on LOVE CONFUSION, the Forthcoming New Album
Superstar Quentin Elias and Los Angeles based dance producer FLASH of electro boy inc hit the studio in Los Angeles CA, to begin recording his forthcoming music album titled LOVE CONFUSION. - January 01, 2008 - Electro Boy Inc
Chicago Dance Band Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Classic Style
Teddy Lee Orchestra one of America's last great dance bands celebrates its 50th year of performing the music of an era and releasing a CD: "An American Dance Band" Teddy Lee Orchestra. - December 31, 2007 - Teddy Lee Orchestra
The Dead Pyates Society to Auction Title of Their Debut Album on Ebay
The Dead Pyrates Society are putting the naming rights to their debut album for sale on eBay. As veterans of the music world for nearly forty years, the Dead Pyrates have decided that it is time to release an independent record to celebrate their heritage as musicians. - December 30, 2007 - Dead Pyrates Society
Indie Band Releases Entire Album as a Free Enhanced Podcast
Minneapolis, Minnesota based Radio Orphans are releasing their new album entitled "Unclaimed Freight" in its entirety, as part of their free weekly podcast. - December 30, 2007 - Radio Orphans
iUniverse Publishes "Neo-Modernist" Novel by Robert Crooke
iUniverse called Sunrise “an entertaining, literate, moving, and witty tale…a clever re-imagining of The Great Gatsby.” - December 29, 2007 - Robert Crooke
Seven Year Old Composer and Musician Ethan Bortnick Tickles the Ivories at Winter Nights & Lights at Miami Seaquarium
Seven Year Old, musician, pianist and composer performs on December 29th as part of live entertainment for Winter Nights & Lights at Miami Seaquarium - December 28, 2007 - Ethan Bortnick
WCPE Offers Special Programming for New Year’s Eve
TheClassicalStation.org Presents Viennese Waltzes December 31. - December 28, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
ON the Road with Bon Jovi Hits MaxMouth
Rock Icon's Bon Jovi Kick Off new Web Series "On the Road"; www.maxmouth.com - December 25, 2007 - MaxMouth
Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Placement Classes
Placement classes for singers who plan to join Sarasota Youth Opera will be held Thursday and Friday, January 10 and January 11. The program is open to all students age 8 (or who entered third grade in 2007) through high school. These classes are necessary and students who are interested in... - December 23, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Fire Apes Grab Spotlight on IndieSolo
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be the featured artist on IndieSolo.com on Friday, December 21, 2007. - December 22, 2007 - The Fire Apes
New Program Offers Money to Prevent Violence
C.H.I.L.L. Program literally buys guns, bullets, and other weapons from people off the streets by having safe C.H.I.L.L. concerts and events, providing donations to communities affected with the epidemic of guns and violence. - December 22, 2007 - Don Alesante Music MGMT (C.H.I.L.L.)
Hot Los Angeles Indie Pop Rock Band 2nd Day Crush Signs with MLC PR
MLC PR signs up and coming pop rock band 2nd Day Crush to promote the release of their highly anticipated debut album, “From the Nights You Lost Your Voice.” - December 22, 2007 - MLC PR
WebbyShop Offers Big Holiday Sale on Magic Sing Products
This Yuletide Season, Webbyshop offers yet another treat for the music-loving public as the company launches its big Holiday Sale. With this promo, customers can avail of huge discounts on a wide array of Enter Tech Magic Sing products. A Treasure Trove of Holiday Gifts The ultimate party... - December 22, 2007 - WebbyShop
WCPE Reviews Recent Works by Quatuor Mosaiques and Leif Ove Andsnes
Announcers Deana Vassar and Paul Jordan Offer Praise. - December 21, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
WCPE Reaches Out to the Community
Pianos Donated to the “Play it Again, Peanut” Program - December 19, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
SlanggMedia/Devilous Album Release Party
SlanggMedia Live in Ottawa Canada - December 19, 2007 - slanggmedia
Robert Fairweather & Luv Machine Lead Musicians Down Digital Highway
Chicago's BlueSpawn Records' recording artist Robert Fairweather & Luv Machine pursue fans online and have proven that the internet is a great way to find new fans from around the world. With millions of video plays and hundreds-of-thousands of audio plays, the band's planned 2008 tour has been pushed back to 2010 while they continue to enjoy their growing world-wide fanbase. - December 18, 2007 - BlueSpawn Records
Guitarist Randy Ellefson Releases New Single
Randy Ellefson has released a new hard rock song “The Key” as a free download in support of his second album, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid. - December 18, 2007 - Randy Ellefson
Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson Releases Video
Randy Ellefson has released a new video for the song “Better Things To Do” in support of his second album, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid. - December 17, 2007 - Randy Ellefson
ART+ on KDRT Interviews Indigo Girls About Their Support of Low Power FM and Their Latest Album
Autumn Labbe-Renault, Executive Director of Davis Media Access interviewed Indigo Girls' Amy Ray on ART+ about their latest album, Despite our Differences, and Indigo Girls support of Lower Power FM. - December 17, 2007 - ARTplusradio.org
Celebrating Finnish Composer Einojuhani Rautavaara's Birthday on ART+
Mr. Einojuhani Rautavaara's birthday celebration on ART+ on KDRT included interviews with conductors Mr. Vladimir Ashkenazy and Mr. Leif Segerstam (Helsinki Philharmonic) as well as pianist Lauara Mikkola and Karvonen Films. - December 17, 2007 - ARTplusradio.org
ART+ Interviews Folk Legend, Utah Phillips, About His Latest Albums and His Upcoming Tour
In this interview Utah Phillips, the golden voice of the great South West, talked about his latest albums, I've Got To Know and Starlight on The Rail, which are distributed by Daemon Records. Starlight on the Rail contains 63 of Utah's best know songs. - December 17, 2007 - ARTplusradio.org
Celebrating The King of Egyptian Music, Mohamed Mounir: An Interview with ART+
ART+ interviewed the King of Egyptian Music, Mr. Mohamed Mounir. The interview is a celebration of Mr. Mounir's 25 year singing career and highlights why Mr. Mounir's songs are so popular in the Middle East. This ART+ show is on iTunes and Podcast Alley and is on www.artplusradio.org This interview shows why Newspapers say 'when you visit Egypt: Drink the Water of the Nile, Visit the Pyramids and Listen to Mohamed Mounir. - December 16, 2007 - ARTplusradio.org
Matt Stamm, of the Rideaways, Releases Solo Album
Where Do We Go is the debut EP by solo artist Matt Stamm, who is also very well known as being the piano player for the Rideaways. - December 16, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
Toys for Tots Event at Club Space December 22nd
For the fourth year, the pioneering Downtown Miami venue, Club Space, is engaging in their annual Toys for Tots charity event. Toys for Tots, in case you've been hiding out on a desolate Pacific isle, is the United States Marine Corps (hoo-rah) annual toy drive to benefit disadvantaged children,... - December 15, 2007 - Club Space
The Quest for a Christmas Number 7
The Black Mountains have set their sights on a heady target of the chart number seven spot this Christmas armed only with a couple of quid, a smattering of musical ability and a belief in a free-thinking public. - December 14, 2007 - The Black Mountains
The Best in Philly Hip Hop - Poesh Wonder Releases Sophomore Album, "No You Haven't And You Never Will Again (The Motion Picture)"
Respect The Culture, LLC, a Philadelphia-based record label and multi-media company, announces the release of Poesh Wonder’s sophomore album, “No You Haven’t And You Never Will Again (The Motion Picture).” Chronicling his life from the streets of Camden, NJ (“Where... - December 13, 2007 - Respect the Culture, LLC
Celebrated New Music CD Promotes Relaxation on 13 Native American Wood & Clay Flutes
A serene and melodic CD, “Following the Call” aids listeners in accessing intuition and personal discovery while meditating or relaxing. A former student of R. Carlos Nakai, Ann Licater delivers original music on a myriad of flutes in this debut CD co-produced by Grammy® Nominee Gentle Thunder. - December 13, 2007 - The B Company
The City of Brotherly Love Welcomes the Image City
Discreet Charm Productions, Philadelphia and Rochester-based independent film company comes to Philadelphia for a night of films, music, and art. - December 13, 2007 - Discreet Charm Productions
WCPE Offers Birthday Tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven
WCPE, TheClassicalStation.org, will honor the birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven with special programming during its Beethovenfest December 14-16. The station will feature a wide arrangement of the composer’s compositions. - December 12, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM