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Money Is A Must Records - New Hip Hop eLabel Launches
Money Is A Must Records, a new digital Hip-Hop label started by D'Rand Jones, has officially launched. Money Is A Must Records makes its debut with releases from KONVIK, Professional and NOiSE offering albums exclusively via download through their website and other major digital music retailers. - October 16, 2007 - Money Is A Must Records
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Free Benefit Concert is Grand Finale of 35th Annual Kingstree Pig Pickin’ Festival
Thousands making their way to Kingstree, South Carolina for highly anticipated concert event of the year. - October 15, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Benefit Concert
Dinner Party Hosts Announce Their Success, Giving Credit to Online Music Recommendations Site
“Praise from satisfied guests is making MenuTunes.com the first stop in party planning for many hosts,” states the creator of the online service. Credit is given to the timesaving advantage, namely the fact that the site offers a made-to-order music plan for all types of events and provides a means of quick and easy acquisition of the products. - October 15, 2007 - MenuTunes
Worldwide Musician Golden Boy (Fospassin) Releases New Single, "Dirty Crunk," in Digital Stores on 12/12/2007; Hiphop and Alternative Together
Golden Boy (Fospassin) will be publishing his new release "Dirty Crunk" as a single album of 2 songs with "Hawaii.Get ready to buy yours by 12/12/2007 for holidays on itunes,napster,Amazon.com,connect,rhapsody and others.We are not those big artists with no talent...We keep it real.Radio stations and televisions will never stop us in our duties by not being fair to play our songs. - October 14, 2007 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)
John-Paul Kaplan Awarded Best Instrumental Album of the Year
"This Is The Day" is awarded the Best Instrumental Album of the Year by the UCMVA. - October 13, 2007 - Keys of Time Music
Woltz and Hoover Discuss WCPE CD A Classical Bouquet on Preview!
Interview to air Sunday, October 14 at 7 p.m. ET - October 13, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Hyderabad Brothers Create Magic at Sri Vidya Concert Series
SAPASONA organized Sri Vidya Concert Series had a hallmark event on Wednesday, October 09, 2007 featuring the Hyderabad Brothers, Ragavachary and Sheshchary on Carnatic Vocal supported by S. Varadarajan on Violin and K V Prasad on mrudangam. The Hyderabad Brothers created a magical performance that left the audience spellbound. - October 13, 2007 - South Asian Performing Arts Society Of North America
Producer Pack Release Love House Records - Sample Pack
Producer Pack has announced a new download pack called Love House Records – Sample Pack now available for download - October 12, 2007 - Producer Pack
Kalapana Venkat Enchants Audience
Carnatic Vocalist Smt. Kaplana Venkat gave an outstanding performance at the Sri Vidya Concert Series at Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple of Rush, New York on Sunday October 07, 2007. - October 11, 2007 - South Asian Performing Arts Society Of North America
A Frantik Magazine Halloween - Halloween Issue Out Now #7
Frantik's Halloween Issue is filled with ghoulish new featured interviews and freakishly fun new features. Log onto Frantik Now. - October 10, 2007 - Frantik Magazine Online
Singer and Spoken-Word Sensation Ephie Lowinger Celebrates the Release of His New Smash Single, “Forgotten Love”
New York native, Ephie Lowinger is a writer, artist, and spoken-word phenomenon. This jack-of-all-trades possesses a talent and maturity far beyond his years. As a poet, Lowinger rivals the best in the world and incorporates an evolved lyrical sense in both his poetry and song. Already making... - October 10, 2007 - Ephie Lowinger
mpGreek Launches “Viral” Music Downloads with SONYBMG’s New Single and Album of Elli Kokkinou
mpGreek, the biggest music and entertainment network for Greek digital entertainment, today releases exclusively 2PLAY, the Greek web “Viral” music Download campaign with Elli Kokkinou’s New song “Lypamai Eilikrina”. This pre-release is exclusively on the site of mpGreek and Lampsimusic.gr for 1 month. - October 10, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc
Srividya Concert Series Gets Off to a Flying Start
Sapasona is proud to announce, the SriVidya Concert Series had high flying start. The long awaited concerts in Sri Rajareshwari Peetham of Rush, New York. Three young Maestros creating Music Maya. Snehashish Mazumdar on Hinduastani Mandolin, HN Baskhar on Carnatic Violin and Feroz Khan on Tabla... - October 09, 2007 - South Asian Performing Arts Society Of North America
Public Enemy Invites Fans to Remix Their New Single, "Amerikan Gangster" Off Latest Album "How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul"
Public Enemy announces The Amerikan Gangster Remix Contest, a contest that invites their fans to remix the group's new single with prizes awarded to the best and most innovative versions. The contest is free, and the winners will be personally chosen by Public Enemy frontman Chuck D and longtime producer Gary G-Wiz. The Amerikan Gangster Remix Contest marks one of the first contests of its kind, where all of the music, tools, and judging are completely contained within a web-browser. - October 07, 2007 - Jamglue, Inc.
SriVidya Concert Series
SriVidya Concert Series The annual SriVidya Concert Series is taking place in the new Auditorium of Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple of Rush, New York between October 4, 2007 and October 22, 2007. There are 16 musical performances and 3 Dance programs. This year the concerts will feature PadmaBushan, Sangeetha Kalanithi Sri. TN Sheshagopalan, Hydrabad Brothers, Pon Sunderalingam, Malladi Brothers, Satyabama Rajalingam and Gayathri Venkatragavan as visitng artists. - October 06, 2007 - South Asian Performing Arts Society Of North America
WCPE Releases Announcer Favorites CD October 3
A Classical Bouquet offers two hours of re-mastered works from the world’s greatest composers, conductors and musicians - October 05, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Ron May Joins Marketlinkx Direct's Film and Entertainment Division
Ron May, a well-known entertainment industry producer, has been appointed Vice President of the Entertainment and Film division of Marketlinkx Direct, Inc., one of the nation’s fastest growing full-service marketing companies. Based in Coral Springs, Fla., he will contribute his... - October 04, 2007 - Marketlinkx Direct, Inc.
The New, Highly Anticipated Bruce Springsteen Book - ‘For You’ is Being Released October 26 – Only 2000 Available
With over 400 photos and over 200 unusual tales from some of Bruce Springsteen’s most dedicated fans - this is one book you won’t want to miss. - October 03, 2007 - Kirsch Communications
Thousands Expected to Turn Out for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert in Kingstree, South Carolina on Oct. 21, 2007
Jacob Timmons & Randy Parton benefit concert expected to be huge hit drawing crowds from across the map to Kingstree, South Carolina on October 21, 2007. - October 02, 2007 - SD Professionals LLC
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio in Sparta NJ to Hold an Open House on Saturday 10/6
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio located @ 83 Woodport Road in Sparta will be holding an open house on Saturday 10/6 @ 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. - October 01, 2007 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Zahra: R&b/Pop Sensation
Zahra Shines Her Way Through the Industry Using Her Voice, Piano, Flute and Composition - September 30, 2007 - Arusa Music Entertainment
World Salsa Athletes Compete at Disney
Dancers from 40 countries will dance-off for the title of World Salsa Championship - September 30, 2007 - the salsa seven inc
Country On-Demand Becomes "Brooks & Dunn On-Demand"
Country’s Superduo Takes Over New Site For Month Of October - September 30, 2007 - Country On-Demand
Echoboost.com - Free Lifetime Memberships for Fans of Unsigned Musicians and Songwriters
Inspired by American Idol and YouTube, premiere social music network Echoboost.com has extended a free lifetime membership to everyone interested in discovering the best of unsigned artists and independent music. - September 29, 2007 - Echoboost.com
Compelling Crystallize Captures Coastal Character
Norine Braun’s new music video Crystallize features First Nation west coast art styled animation. - September 28, 2007 - Braun and Brains Music
The First Japanese Crowdsourcing Community Launches Humming Based Internet Social Community Site
WakuWaku Open Lab.(“WOL”) has launched Hanauter.com (http://www.hanauter.com), a humming based internet social community site which enables users to find and identify names of songs. - September 27, 2007 - WakuWaku Open Lab.
Legendary NC Rock Band "Arrogance" to Play Metrobravo! Party Thursday, September 27
Arrogance, the original rock band once called “the fountainhead of North Carolina Music (News & Observer) and who Gaff Music says “paved the way for just about every successful ‘80s and ‘90s rock act south of the Mason-Dixon” will come together again to entertain... - September 27, 2007 - Metro Magazine
Phoenix Rising Productions Does It Again
Phoenix Rising Productions is an entertainment management and booking firm with offices in Atlanta, GA and Palm Harbor, FL. The firm deals primarily with musicians of all genres. Recent expansion of the company has seen Phoenix Rising Productions branch out to also deal with actors, actresses, comedians, authors and entertainers from all genres, in an attempt to bring some fresh ideas to the local, regional and national entertainment scene. - September 25, 2007 - Phoenix Rising Productions
AlpineSoft Announces VinylStudio Version 3, with Enhanced Audio Cleanup Tools
Resurrect Your Old Vinyl LP's and Tapes - September 25, 2007 - AlpineSoft
NPR Finds Blind Texas Saxophonist in Zimbabwe?
Blind jazz saxophonist, Kevin Brown, recently had the pleasure of doing an interview with Dick Gordan from NPR. A most moving, and inspiring interview. - September 24, 2007 - Curse Buster Sound
WCPE Tenth Annual Open House to Honor Al Ruocchio
WCPE will be holding its tenth annual open house on Saturday, October 6 from 2-4 p.m. Throughout the afternoon, visitors will have the opportunity to take tours of the station, see demonstrations of how the equipment works and view the 1,200-foot tower that was recently featured on the Discovery Channel show “Hazard Pay.” In addition, visitors are encouraged to wear their craziest hat to the event in celebration of Mad Hatter Day, a holiday honoring all that is silly. - September 24, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Golden Boy (Fospassin) New Album "Top Feeling" Now available on iTunes and Amazon.com
The new album "Top Feeling" of Golden boy (Fospassin) the ultimate songwriter and king of the new way hiphop available on Amazon.com, itunes, rhapsody, emusic, napster and others. Download and order the CD on Amazon.com - September 23, 2007 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)
Dead Ninja Records CEO Kaydean Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Dead Ninja Records CEO and producer Kaydean was admitted into the hospital earlier this week for an emergency appendectomy. - September 23, 2007 - Dead Ninja Records
VH1 Selects The Rock and Roll Emporium to Help with Casting Their Newest Rock & Roll Reality Show
VH1 and the Producers of Rock of Love, Flavor of Love, I Love New York and Charm School are currently casting their newest Rock n' Roll relationship show. An open casting call will be held Tuesday September 25, 2007 at The Rock and Roll Emporium located at 205 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 during Surf City Nights. - September 22, 2007 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Cover Case Introduces New Cases for iPod Classic
CoverCase announced today the release of OnyxCase™, LeatherWrap™ and SkinWrap™, three unique cases specifically designed to complement Apple's new Classic iPod. Each case offers excellent protection against scratches and dents and is designed to complement any style. - September 21, 2007 - CoverCase.Com
Indie Groove Rock Band Stealing Jane Signs with MLC PR
Original and innovative groove rock band Stealing Jane signs with MLC PR in preparation for tours across the east coast to promote their newly released EP. - September 21, 2007 - MLC PR
Maniacal Plan to Perform at Benefit Rock Concert, Augusta Maine 9/22
Maniacal Plan, the rock outfit from NYC, will perform at the Rock Against Rape benefit concert in Augusta, Maine on September 22nd. - September 20, 2007 - Maniacal Plan
WikiMusicGuide Launches Win This CD Contest
WikiMusicGuide launches the first Win This CD contest. - September 19, 2007 - WikiWebGuide LLC
Six Independent Artists from Three States Will Vie for Grand Prizes at Final Winery Music Awards Competition
The cream of the crop will compete at the October 7 Finals of the summer-long, wine country-based competition among independent music artists. - September 18, 2007 - Winery Music Awards
New England String Ensemble Premiers New WGBH Studio
Live radio sneak preview of season opener in new WGBH studio of “Hungarian Dance,” NESE performs works of Hungarian composers Hubay, Bartok and Kurtag, featuring international award winning violinist, Irina Muresanu. - September 18, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
Tickets Now on Sale for 1964… The Tribute at Carnegie Hall; "Best Beatles Tribute Band on Earth" Return for Eighth Time
Tickets are now on sale for 1964…The Tribute’s return to legendary Carnegie Hall on Saturday, January 12th, 2008 presented by Strut Productions. Tickets may be purchased through the Carnegie Hall box office by calling (212) 247-7800 or by going online to www.carnegiehall.org. Ticket prices range from $35-$70. - September 17, 2007 - 1964…The Tribute
Music from Tanzania. New Dar-Es-Salaam CD by Ras Nas. Reggae, Afro and Dub Poetry
From heavy duby poetry to exhilarating soukous. - September 17, 2007 - Kongoi Productions
Liquid Air Lab - BBC Radio International
BBC Radio International opens rock music archive for mobile and web radio broadcast - September 15, 2007 - Liquid Air Lab
Cellist Zuill Bailey to be Featured on WCPE’s Show “Preview!”
Famed cellist Zuill Bailey will be featured on the upcoming WCPE show “Preview!” Bailey will discuss current projects and his upcoming performance with the Triad Chamber Music Society. The show will air Sunday, September 16. - September 15, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Formerly Deaf, Singer/Songwriter Raymond Gregory Releases a CD to Itunes
After overcoming the obstacle of progressive hearing loss; musical artist Raymond Gregory released a CD to several digital outlets including Itunes and Rhapsody. - September 14, 2007 - raymond gregory
Bay City Music Launches Website to Support Original Music
Company to Serve Mid Michigan’s Music Lovers in Bay City, Flint, Saginaw, Midland, Mt. Pleasant and other mid-Michigan communities. - September 14, 2007 - Bay City Music
South Padre International Music Festival Welcomes GLBT Music Enthusiasts
First annual event will be November 2-4; more than 40 acts from variety of genres will perform - September 13, 2007 - South Padre International Music Festival
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert Giving Back to the Children of South Carolina
S.D. Professionals, LLC and The Randy Parton Theater announced today that they will present the First Annual Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert, in an effort to raise awareness throughout South Carolina for the non-profit’s cause, providing children’s books to participating community children every month until the age of five. The family, fun-filled event will feature must-see performances from Jacob Timmons, Randy Parton, Heidi Lou Parton, Ryan Morris & The Moonlight Bandits. - September 12, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Benefit Concert
Allhiphop.Com's Breeding Ground Enrolls VA Artist, R.E.U.B, Into The New Freshman Class
VA Artist R.E.U.B. chosen for Breeding Ground section of #1 site hip-hop website, Allhiphop.com - September 12, 2007 - R.E.U.B.
Musicadium Artist in Top 30 New Artists to Radio Competition
Musicadium artist, Czarina, makes Top 30 in New Artists to Radio competition. - September 12, 2007 - Musicadium Pty Ltd