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Indie Bands Riding a Viral Video Tidal Wave to Virtual Fame
Indie band The Knockarounds, YouTube's most subscribed music channel this week, are one of the many new DIY bands who are taking advantage of the viral video phenomena to use micro-budget videos to gain cyber-lebrity status. - November 08, 2007 - TheKnockarounds
Six-Year-Old Musician Ethan Bortnick to Perform at The 20th Anniversary Celebration of Showboats International Boys & Girls Club Rendezvous at Fisher Island
Other performers that will take part at the event are The Village People, The Pointer Sisters, Gloria Gayner and The Blues Brothers Revue. - November 08, 2007 - Ethan Bortnick
Musical Debut of Sultry Vocalist Robbi Spencer, Producer, Writer, Vocalist, Guitarist CD/DVD Set - Speak 2 Me
A fusion of neo soul, acoustic, jazz and world, Robbi comes with a smooth sound that can relax even the most critical of music ears...composed, performed, produced, published and mixed by Robbi. - November 08, 2007 - Robbi Spencer
Soul Food Reaches the Parts Bling Cannot Reach
UK Gospel Choir, IDMC celebrate 13 years together on 1-12-2007, with a live recording and exhibition in London's Dominion Centre. Performing songs from their back catalogue and new project, Soul Food. - November 08, 2007 - IDMC
SongDoor Competition Entry Deadline is Nov. 15th
The SongDoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition entry deadline is November 15. Entrants can complete the entire entry process, including song and lyric uploads, through the SongDoor website (www.songdoor.com). - November 08, 2007 - SongDoor
Finalists Announced in 07-08 New England String Ensemble Flute Competition
New England String Ensemble Announces Finalists in the 5th Annual Flute Competition judged by legendary flutists Doriot Anthony Dwyer and Fenwick Smith. - November 08, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
Experiencing Love Through Music
Announcing a benchmark in Donnie C's career as an Indie Neo-Soul Recording Artist. This event will capture Donnie C's vision to incorporate love within music of all genres, including his very own. Donnie C wishes to bring back the holistic & organic energy & presence to all cultures &... - November 07, 2007 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Standing Out in a Crowd
TheDownloadsMp3.com focuses on customer service as way to stand out among the crowd of music downloading sites on the internet - November 07, 2007 - TheDownloadsMp3.com
The Prince of Pop Music Has Completed His Album; Album Release Party is Scheduled for April 24 and 26 2008 at the Mansion Night Club in Miami; His Label is Value Link
Critics are calling it the best Pop Album since Michael Jackson's Thriller. - November 06, 2007 - Value Link Records
TriviaOnNet.com Reaches 10,000 Members
10,000 registered players already joined the online trivia community that features real money games. - November 06, 2007 - Skilled Partners
New Album, Mentalite Africaine, by Prince Eyango
Prince Eyango emerged from the African music scene in the late '80s to become one of the continent's most popular musicians. Born in a rural, mountainous region of Cameroon, far from the center of African pop music, Prince Eyango's talents were recognized at the age of seven when he began singing... - November 06, 2007 - Prince Eyango
New Gospel Jazz Internet Radio Station Available: the Call Letters Are WGJB
WGJB Gospel Jazz Internet Radio is an Internet radio station dedicated to giving God Praise through Jazz music. They play Jazz artists like Ron Brown, Todd Ledbetter, Ben Tankard and More. - November 06, 2007 - Spirital Dance L.L.C.
'Hit Number One' Sets Fire to the Worldwide Music Industry in Search of Best Musical Talent
Hit Number One is the first website of its kind to bring together music professionals and aspiring artists from all over the world, so that only real talent can make it to the top. - November 05, 2007 - HitNumberOne.com
New York Honor for Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Organizers
Diana Ross, Anita Baker and Billy Ocean for Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues 2008 - November 04, 2007 - Committee To Celebrate Guyana
Minnesota Vikings’ Bryant McKinnie Joins Together with Pleasure P of Pretty Ricky to Establish Swagga Entertainment
Venture to be Documented in Reality Television Project - November 04, 2007 - Bryant McKinnie
Get Ready for "Dex Davis Day!" on Thursday, November 15, 2007
Independent Los Angeles Children’s Gospel Record Label Launches It’s First ‘Ground-Breaking History-Making Animated Cartoon DVD. - November 04, 2007 - TGKS Records
Frantik Thanksgiving - a New Team Member
FRantik is announcing a new team member to join the Frantik Team, just in time for Thanksgiving. - November 03, 2007 - Frantik Magazine Online
The Fire Apes Prepare for Battle in Atlanta
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band based out of Charleston, SC, will be performing in the next round of the Bodog Battle of the Bands on Wednesday, November 7th, at Vinyl, Atlanta, GA. Qualifying for this year’s battle based on strength of performance and fan voting, The Fire Apes,... - November 03, 2007 - The Fire Apes
New Music Billboard Features New Artists
About New Music Billboard.com: Best New Music Billboard and Music Community. MP3 downloads, streaming audio and charts. We are on the web at http://www.newmusicbillboards.com - November 03, 2007 - New Music Billboard
Fire Apes to Play International Pop Overthrow Festival
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing at the International Pop Overthrow Festival on November 11th, at 3:30 pm at The Baggot Inn, New York, NY. The Fire Apes were one of 60 bands from around the world that were chosen to perform at this well established... - November 01, 2007 - The Fire Apes
Mosnar Communications, Inc Named eXalt Entertainment Group PR Representative
Entertainment company partners with luxury public relations and global marketing company to increase brand awareness. - November 01, 2007 - Mosnar Communications,Inc
24th International Blues Challenge Jan 31-Feb 2, 2008 in Memphis
Blues artists from all around the world compete for cash, prizes, gigs and industry recognition - October 31, 2007 - Blues Foundation
4 dB Sound Brings Concert Quality Sound to Morgan Hill Area
Morgan Hill-based live audio specialist, 4 dB Sound, has taken delivery of an ISP Technologies Tripower Reference / Concert Series Speaker System. - October 28, 2007 - 4 dB Sound
The Jimi Homeless Experience: Even Weirder Than Weird Al
A Web-Based Comic Strip Produces a Hard-Hitting Parody CD of Jimi Hendrix' Biggest Hit Songs - October 28, 2007 - MK-Ultra Records
Mp3musicgrams.com – Rock Band Sings "I Need, Need Water to Drink"
"And Air" by Van Paul and the Forever Red Tells Futuristic Haunting Story as Global Environmental Concerns Increase - October 28, 2007 - Munch Music Inc.
Super Country Star Clint Black to headline at Ridgefield Playhouse Gala
It’s going to be a super star studded event on November 2nd at the Ridgefield Playhouse. In addition to the legendary country music star Clint Black—he of “Killin’ Time,” “Strong One” and “When I Say I Do” (with Lisa Hartman Black)—headlining the evening, the “Denim and Diamonds” fundraiser, which begins at 7 p.m. also includes an auction with some signed memorabilia of Playhouse performers over the past year. - October 26, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Wit Announced Today That Wit® is a Registered Trademark of Wit/Witold Woliczko, All Rights Reserved
Wit (http://www.iwit.biz) announced today that Wit® is a registered trademark of Wit/Witold Woliczko, all rights reserved. “I have been Wit since I was in elementary school”, said Wit. “Everyone (family and friends) calls me Wit. Even though I have been performing for almost... - October 26, 2007 - Wit
Lana Lane Green Lights "Red Planet Boulevard"
New masterwork from the voice of symphonic rock weds past legacy with new visions - October 26, 2007 - Think Tank Media
British Composers Tony Lowe and Alison Fleming Balloted for 6 Grammys
For the second time in two consecutive years, Tony Lowe and Alison Fleming have been balloted for the prestigious Grammy Awards, the music industry’s equivalent to the Oscars - October 26, 2007 - Tygahoney Music, LLC dba Female MusicPreneru International
The Largest and Longest Running Music Conference in the Mid-Atlantic States Returns to Charlotte for a 6th Consecutive Year
Since 2002, over 500 Performers and more than 250 Music Industry Professionals have all agreed, the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference is the number one music industry networking event in the market. - October 25, 2007 - Wholeteam Enterprises, LLC
Sananda Maitreya Announces the 'Angels & Vampires Tour 2007' and Releases 'Angels & Vampires' on a 2 CD Set
To announce the tour there will be a show-case in Milano, Italy on Saturday Oct 27th at Fnac at 6 pm together with the worldwide release of a 2 CD Limited Edition of the album 'Angels & Vampires'. - October 25, 2007 - SanandaMaitreya.com
Dolly Parton Surprises Packed Audience with Remote Appearance in Kingstree, South Carolina
Dolly Parton introduced Jacob Timmons to kick off the 1st Annual Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert which proved to be a huge success and raised thousands for the early childhood literacy program. - October 25, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Benefit Concert
myStage Music Contest Voting Launch by mpGreek and Warner
The voting process for the biggest Greek online music contest has begun. On October 21st mpGreek together with Warner Music will make available to the public the voting of myStage Music contest, which will award the winner with a Recording Deal. Artists from Greece and Abroad will be contesting for the ultimate prize of getting a recording contract with Warner Music Greece. - October 25, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc
Producer Pack Release Deep House Pressure Sample Pack
Producer pack has announced a new sample download pack called Deep House Pressure now available for download. - October 25, 2007 - Producer Pack
NW Girls Make Noise: Dirty Martini, Debra Arlyn and Jasmine Ash to Appear at the Doug Fir Lounge
Northwest Noise is proud to present nationally known all-female rock/folk group Dirty Martini in concert on December 13th at 9pm. Joining the headlining Dirty Martini this evening are two, local female singer/songwriters: Debra Arlyn and Jasmine Ash. The concert will be held at the Doug Fir... - October 25, 2007 - Northwest Noise
New England String Ensemble Announces String Competition
NESE announces 12th annual youth String Competition. First Place winner receives scholarship and performs as featured artist in orchestra's “Winter Contrast” concerts in February. - October 24, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
Robert Galbraith to be New Host of WCPE Opera House
Robert Galbraith, founding artistic director of the Opera Company of North Carolina, will be the new host of the WCPE Opera House, starting in 2008. - October 23, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
TriviaOnNet.com Now Offers Real Money Games
Site members can play with each other for real money and jackpots - October 22, 2007 - Skilled Partners
Andres Subercaseaux, a Music Composer, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Andres Subercaseaux, a music composer, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Andres is well rounded in the arts. Andres writes and composes music, films documentaries, handles sound design, writing the score for movies and soundtracks as well. Andres is a... - October 22, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Website Brings the Soul Back Into Online Music
JOURNEYintoSOUL.net showcases independent and unsigned musical artists with a weekly online radio show. - October 22, 2007 - Journey into Soul
New KISS Book Available
KISSFAQ's "The Other Side of the Coin" has just been published. The 336 page paperback is available through Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0972225366/thekissfaq-20 "The Other Side Of The Coin" is a compilation of previously published interviews and articles from... - October 20, 2007 - KISSFAQ Publishing
904 Star Productions Release Florida Mixtape
Compilation of the best and next Florida underground artists to blow all on one CD. Featuring QB Smoove, Young DVS, Slic Mouf, Mike Caddi, and more. - October 20, 2007 - 904 Star Productions
Halloween – Opry Style
Grand Ole Opry creates Opry Pumpkin Patch - October 19, 2007 - Grand Ole Opry
Local Rotary Club Decides to Use Prison Gang for Fundraising Event
Get ready for a fundraiser like no other fundraiser. The Pocomoke City Rotary Club will be hosting a fundraising event featuring a live performance by The Folsom Prison Gang; a North Carolina based Johnny Cash tribute band. The Gang rolls into town on Saturday, January 19th 2008. This all-ages... - October 19, 2007 - The Folsom Prison Gang
Grammy Submission on Target with Kids
Miss Amy, the singer/songwriter who leads Fitness Rock & Roll entertainment for families, has a submission with Ionian Productions in the 50th Grammy® Best Musical Album For Children category. - October 19, 2007 - Ionian Productions
mpGreek Partners with Dating Site EligibleGreeks in a New Online Niche Agreement
Music lovers meet romance as mpGreek.com and EligibleGreeks.com agree to partner in the Greek niche online market. These two giants serve two of Greece’s favorite occupations: music and love. In this new agreement, they will bring singles together in a beautiful serenade. - October 18, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc
Pop Singer Nick Hagelin First Place Winner in NC Song Contest
Nick Hagelin wins North Carolina Songwriter’s Co-op 10th Annual Song Contest presented by Sam Ash Music. “He swept the field of eight finalists performing live before a panel of industry professionals” said Eileen Batson of Batson Group Marketing, NCSC board member and contest co-ordinator. - October 17, 2007 - Batson Group Marketing and PR
The Grip Weeds Make the Journey "From Basement to Billboard" a Reality
New Jersey pop-psyche band The Grip Weeds heads for CMJ Music Marathon with lead single "Salad Days" lodged in Top 10 on Billboard's Underground Garage Chart. - October 17, 2007 - The Grip Weeds
WCPE Opera House to Announce Future Plans
Announcement to be made Thursday, October 18 at 7 p.m. ET - October 17, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Just 30 Days Left: Songdoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition Ends November 15
SongDoor 2007 entries must either be postmarked by November 15, 2007 or submitted online by midnight CST, November 15, 2007. All entrants receive a free self-paced online songwriting course at SongU.com, plus a thorough, personal evaluation of each song entered. The course and evaluation are... - October 16, 2007 - SongDoor