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Genese Music Holds Open Auditions
Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC (GMEG) will be holding its first Mid-Atlantic Auditions on May 26, 2007, from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center, 847 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 225 3130. - May 24, 2007 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC
Music Affiliate Program Training Blog Launched
New music affiliate program blog trains affiliates on how they can profit from the rapidly changing music industry. - May 23, 2007 - Platinum Millennium
Peter Searcy's Flame Starts with Spark, in Stores May 22
Peter Searcy's new record, Spark (Toucan Cove/Universal Republic) out May 22 - May 23, 2007 - Toucan Cove
S.D. Mack Events Now Offers Free DJ Services for Charity and Select Fundraising Events
S.D. Mack Events, founded by Legendary 70s Disc Jockey Steve Mack is now offering free DJ Services for charity and select fundraising events. For over 30 years, Steve Mack has worked actively as a New York based club and special events DJ. Mr. Mack is the house DJ for several important organizations, including The New York Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the New York Chapter of the Deborah Heart & Lung Foundation. - May 22, 2007 - S.D. Mack Pictures
The Cowboy Junkies, Featuring Country Music and Alternative Rock, Are Coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse
The Cowboy Junkies own brand of country blues/rock will be headed to the Northeast to perform in Connecticut at The Ridgefield Playhouse. The Cowboy Junkies seminal second album, “The Trinity Session,” was recorded in one 14-hour session at Toronto’s church of the Holy Trinity. It sold more than 1.5 million copies internationally. Now, though, the Cowboy Junkies are riding into The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts on Thursday, June 14 at 8 p.m. - May 22, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Kaniget Internet Radio Airs Nils Kjerstadius from Sweden
Kaniget Internet Radio Airs Nils Kjerstadius from Sweden. Original tracks with lyrics by Jan Oltegen. 70's Hard Rock to Country. Listen in now at http://www.kaniget.com/kanigetradio.html. - May 21, 2007 - Kaniget
Law & Order Superstar Producer Dick Wolf to Documentary on The Doors
Two of the founding members of the Doors are performing as Riders on the Storm. They revealed to Classic Rock Central that "Law & Order" producer Dick Wolf will produce a documentary on the band. - May 19, 2007 - Classic Rock Central Media LLC
Rising Indie Rock Band, Mavis Drive, from Toronto, Canada to Release New Album
Mavis Drive, Recent 3rd place winner of Rocksearch 2007 to hold free CD Release Party June 1. They are ready for an Explosive 2007 year with the release of their Highly Anticipated Release of their first full length CD. - May 19, 2007 - Freebird Management
Television’s Richard Lloyd Takes Sole Credit for the CBGB’s Scene
“CBGBs is the most famous rock ‘n roll club to have ever existed and I (edit) created it,” said Lloyd to blog moderator Jim Slade. In a bizarre and often R-17 rated interview with the popular rock music discussion blog, Rock Town Hall, Richard Lloyd of the punk/new wave phenom... - May 18, 2007 - Rock Town Hall
Lokixximo Competing in the Burger King "Tu Ciudad, Tu Musica" Contest 5/26/07
The judges have voted and had chosen the best local artists in Latino music in ten U.S. cities to perform in the upcoming Burger KIng Contest "Tu Cuidad, Tu Musica" taking place on Saturday May 26th at the Elizabeth Waterfront latin Festival, out of The Top New York Latin artists from... - May 18, 2007 - Lokixximo Music
Audible Spectrum Records Partners with Concert Promoters and Venues Nationwide
Audible Spectrum Records, LLC. (ASR), located in Paramus New Jersey has been teaming up with concert promoters from all over the country to provide solutions for independent musicians as well as concert promoters. The company has announced that by July 2007 their services will allow any musician to... - May 18, 2007 - Audible Spectrum Records, LLC.
New Singaporean House Music Label Dustpan Recordings Releases its First EP
Newly-formed Singapore-based house music label, Dustpan Recordings, has released its first EP, The Skate Park Jam EP by Kane Ian. Dustpan Recordings is the first and only music label of its kind in Singapore, dedicated to promoting “everything house” and putting Singapore’s dance... - May 17, 2007 - Dustpan Recordings
MetalUnderground.com Sponsors Forwardhead Release Party and Forthcoming "Taking Back the Suffering" World Tour
Metalunderground.com has signed on as a sponsor of local Maryland alternative-metal band Forwardhead's release party concert and forthcoming worldwide tour in an effort to spread the word about quality underground heavy metal. - May 17, 2007 - MetalUnderground.com
Sunset Records Group's Artists to Use SNOCAP MyStores to Make Music Available for Sale through MySpace
Sunset Records Group (SRG), one of the world's leading indie music companies, today announced that SNOCAP will include the label’s digital music content from the entire Sunset Records Group catalog at MySpace. - May 17, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
Clove Cigarettes: The Famous Sigaret Kretek from Indonesia
The meaning of Clove cigarettes is 'Kretek cigarettes' processed by famous Madura Tobacco from East Java and mixed of Indonesian nature clove or spices then produce sensational exotic fragrance typical of Indonesia tropical island. Clove cigarettes sound more and more familiar for everyone then... - May 16, 2007 - Sale Cheap Cigarettes
MP3Musicgrams.com Expands Services for New Artists and Bands Online
Upload your MP3, Upload Your Photo and Artist Description, Sign up to Directory, Sell Your CD and Now - Submit Your News - May 16, 2007 - Munch Music Inc.
Momentum is Building for Rhythm Dynamic's CD, "Jazz My Soul" by the Jazz Explorers
Rhythm Dynamics Inc. is very happy to report that "Jazz My Soul" by The Jazz Explorers is being noticed and picked up by radio stations around the world. From trend setting New York, Colorado, California, Florida, Texas and 7 other states to jazz-aware Europe, and beyond, "Jazz My... - May 14, 2007 - Rhythm Dynamics, Inc.
SongCheck Live Presents ‘The Brookledge Sessions’ Debut Concert to Benefit the Mosaic Project on June 8
SongCheck Live, Orange County’s first live music and video forum which produces and celebrates powerfully intimate, acoustic performances and one-on-one interviews with the artists by the artists, marks its first annual benefit concert on Friday, June 8, 2007 from 8:00 PM-1:00 AM at the exclusive [Seven-Degrees] in Laguna Beach, CA - May 13, 2007 - SongCheck Live
Marc-André Hamelin Interview on WCPE’s Show “Preview!”
TheClassicalStation.Org, announces today that their weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with pianist Marc-André Hamelin. Airing Sunday, May 13 at 6 p.m. (ET), Hamelin will talk about his upcoming May 15 concert in Raleigh, N.C. as part of the Raleigh Chamber Music... - May 12, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Liferdef Records/EMI Releasing 2 New Albums June 19th
New releases - June 19th - Liferder Records/EMI - "Assassin Presents - Tne High Fee Movement " - "Liferdef Records Presents - The Sweatshop" - Am Kidd - May 12, 2007 - Liferdef Records
Bazialini Music Group and DJ SoloFlex Part Ways
It's official - Bazialini Music Group and DJ Solo FLex part ways. Meanwhile, Bazialini Music Group announces DJ and Hypeman Search. - May 11, 2007 - Bazialini Music Group
MLC Entertainment Presents: Lokixximo Performing at the Bahamas Fashion Week
Mlc entertainment presents Lokixximo, performing at The Bahamas fashion Week, still one of the hottest new reggaeton stars making history in the industry. They announced their fashion week tour dates today and Bonao, Jose josexx, and their super producer Add on will perform shows through out the... - May 11, 2007 - Lokixximo Music
End of the Reel for Cassettes or the Start of a New Collectable Era?
Eil.com the world's leading provider of rare music & music memorabilia was more than an interested listener when Curry's announced they will no longer be selling cassette tapes from the end of this year. - May 11, 2007 - Esprit International Limited
Successful International Release of "20 Pedacitos”
Sharing her experiences and talent as a composer, Diana Mera brings us "20 Pedacitos"(20 pieces), the song that became the title to her new Single EP in promotion under SGM Records. The launching of "20 Pedacitos" was hosted at a very exclusive nightclub in Scottsdale, AZ. The... - May 11, 2007 - O11CE Management
Rite of Spring Music Festival in Reykjavik Backed by Icelandic Music Export (IMX)
Icelandair package deals to Iceland’s newest and most cutting-edge music festival are being promoted by government-sponsored body, Icelandic Music Export. - May 09, 2007 - Icelandic Music Export
Crystal Tones Music / Koch Records Release New CD "Om to Ohm" May 8, 2007
New "Om to Ohm" CD from Life In Balance - Techno Acoustic Weds Sacred Instruments - May 08, 2007 - Crystal Tones Music
M&A Media Group Announced Exclusive Engagement by the Live Channel Concert Channel at NCTA
Live Channel Concert's vision leverages its music industry relationships creating proprietary video products that serve large target audiences of loyal and passionate fans of contemporary music worldwide. - May 08, 2007 - M&A Media Group, LLC
New Jacksonville Based Recording Studio Hopes to Reestablish Credibility in Local Music Scene
In the midst of false claims from unsavory outside opportunists and the utter disappointment in the poorly organized structure of the music business here in Jacksonville, the local music scene is now offering a new foundation on which to reconstruct its name- One block at a time. - May 07, 2007 - E.R.R.U.P.T Studios
B-Boy is Back; The Return of Jack
B-Boy is Back. Back to where it all began. Back to where the “Hip-Hop Movement” started. This is the record company that first signed KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions. When only rap singles were being distributed, B-Boy went against the grain and created a distribution company,... - May 07, 2007 - B-Boy Records
EuroRock2007 Rockin the World for Peace Being Filmed by Major Film Producer
Though it would seem presumptuous that rock’n’roll can change the world for the better, the collective that forms EuroRock is still willing to try. EuroRock was conceived in 2005 by Backstage Pass Productions founder LouRicca to tell the world that we can all work together no matter... - May 07, 2007 - BackStage Pass
FWO Productions Announces Unique Musical Event, "Jazz & Blues: Under One Roof," Taking Place in Chicago at The Tavern Club, May 25
“Jazz & Blues: Under One Roof” with performances by “Pippi” Ardennia & Billy Branch - May 06, 2007 - FWO Productions
Syntage and "venuslevitating" Has Landed
The “Enigmatic” in conjunction with “CoolRiddims” is pleased to announce the release of ‘venuslevitating’ by recording artist “Syntage”. “venuslevitating’ a long finished labor of love can be best described as “Kravitz meets celestial genius. - May 06, 2007 - CoolRiddims
Sance: Profanity Free; Hip-Hop Invasion
Rapper Drops The “N”, “H”, and “B” Words On His Debut CD, 2829 - May 05, 2007 - Sance
Last Minute Concert Tickets
Web guide offers an alternative to standing in long lines - May 05, 2007 - Go Advertising Limited
Charlie Gracie to Play Rockin' 50s Fest III
"The planet's largest gathering of Rockabilly, Doo Wop, and Rhythm & Blues Stars" features the Philadelphia legend, Charlie Gracie. - May 04, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
Kaleidosound – The Most Colorful Night of Music on the Strip
Sunrise Promotions and Can of Jam Productions present a special Kaleidosound electro new wave night at The Viper Room May 6th at 7pm. The night will feature four up and coming Sunrise Promotions bands. - May 04, 2007 - Sunrise Promotions
ART+ Interviewed Shemekia Copeland about her Album Soul Truth
Shemekia Copeland talked to ART+ about her album Soul Truth and her mentor Ruth Brown, the great blues singer. Shemekia also talked about growing up in Harlem, about why she sings the blues. - May 03, 2007 - ARTplusradio.org
Frankie Valli/Edgar Winter Drummer Craig Pilo Releases Solo CD Just Play
Rue De La Harpe Records Announces the Release of Just Play by Drummer Craig Pilo. CD available today on CD Baby.Com. - May 03, 2007 - Craig Pilo
Indy Pro Audio Purchases Exclusive Distribution Rights to Professional Audio Systems
Indy Pro Audio creates Professional Electronic Distributing with Plans To Grow. - May 02, 2007 - Indy Pro Audio
Pure Prairie League to Sing Hits at The Ridgefield Playhouse
With hits such as "Aimee", "Let me Love You Tonight" and "Falling in and out of Love", Pure Prairie League has made their mark on the rock, country and pop charts. And now they're coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut on Saturday, May 12th at 8pm. Call the box office at (203) 438-5795 for tickets. - May 02, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Peplab Raised on Spielberg and Nintendo
Peplab's brand new video E.T. celebrates the glorious icons of the 80's: Pacman, E.T., Back to the future, Transformers, The A-team. Let's face it; We all are infected by the 80's - May 01, 2007 - Proudly Recording
TamarindArt is a Proud Sponsor of Festival of India
TamarindArt is a proud Sponsor of Festival of India Santur & Tabla Shivkumar Sharma & Zakir Hussain At Town Hall Presented by the World Music Institute Saturday 5 May 8pm. - April 28, 2007 - Tamarind Art
New CD Released by Rhythm Dynamics, Inc. - "Jazz My Soul" by the Jazz Explorers
Rhythm Dynamics, Inc. is proud to announce "Jazz My Soul" CD by The Jazz Explorers, a new collective jazz workshop built on a deep creative foundation with broad appeal. This extraordinary project features great performances by a unique gathering of jazz legends, including George... - April 27, 2007 - Rhythm Dynamics, Inc.
BlastMyMusic.com Teams Up with Popular Music Sites – PureVolume & Virb – Enabling Artists to Sell their Music
Site offers better option for digital downloads - April 27, 2007 - BlastMyMusic
Alien Video Released
Independent record label and publisher, Crater Rock Music, LLC, has released a music video for the Theory of Mind® song “Alien in My Shoes” from the recently released international debut CD, “Enter the Misfit.” - April 26, 2007 - Crater Rock Music, LLC
Reggaeton Stars Lokixximo and Slykat Team Up to Perform their Hits at Club Cariae
Come and see live the best of both worlds "Hip Hop & Reggaeton", two of the hottest upcoming stars in the industry "Slykat" Miami next rap phenomenon & "Lokixximo" the new reggaeton stars performing their hits this Thursday April 26 at Club Cariae ,... - April 26, 2007 - Lokixximo Music
The World Famous Lessons in Jazz Series Announces their 2nd Annual “Jazz in the Hip Hop Generation” Symposium Panelists
WFLJS' mission is to preserve the rich legacy of Jazz culture by bringing awareness to its evolving relationship with Hip Hop music through education, scholarships, and music appreciation. The only organization of its kind, WFLJS has been able to unite two of the most popular black music cultures and educate people outside of the classrooms. - April 25, 2007 - World Famous Lessons in Jazz Series
New Jazz Artist Lillie Kae to Perform at the Dennis Bono Show in Las Vegas
Lillie Kae Shifts Her Career From Broadway to Cabaret with The Release of Her Debut Album "I’m Glad There Is You" Featuring The Single “That’s All” - Lillie is Set to Perform Live on The Dennis Bono Show Thursday April 26, 2007 at Sam’s Town Casino - April 24, 2007 - Lillie Kae
Elohim Marino "Son of HipHop"
Elohim Marino is versatile, unique and timeless. He is street, political and conscious. His music is food for thought. The very soul of a genre, He is Hip-hop. - April 23, 2007 - Brain Candy Music
IChannel to Deliver Grayscale' First Concert Webcast to Fans Around the World
On Sunday, April 29th, music fans worldwide will experience the thrill of Grayscales' "iCoustic Set" through the group's first-ever live Internet Webcast, presented by IChannel Music. Fans can access the webcast on a special IChannel Music page (www.ichannelmusic.com). "IChannel is... - April 23, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America