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Award Winning Artist Jono Manson to Release New CD Summertime on June 26th
New Mexico’s Jono Manson to Unveil Dynamic New Record, Summertime, on Sunset Records - New Recording Marks Sunset Records Debut - April 23, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
Tenpenny Joke Shreds Live Music at The Rip Curl Pro Surf and Music Festival in Australia
There was no better place to spend Easter than at the Rip Curl Pro Surf & Music Festival at Bells Beach this year featuring eSunset's International Recording artist Ten Penny Joke. - April 23, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
Jono Manson Announces World Concert Schedule for May and June
Jono and his band announced they are traveling across the globe and performing in several Italian and English venues, beginning in May. - April 23, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
East Meets West - Bazialini Music Group Inks Deal with Rising Hip Hop Star Chuck Platinum
This pairing can only be describes as pure genius at work. - April 22, 2007 - Bazialini Music Group
Eil.com Becomes Famous Worldwide; Well, in Yorkshire at Least
Eil.com, the world's leading provider of rare music & music memorabilia, was pleased to be called this week to provide an overview of the current music collectables market for the Yorkshire Evening Post. Feature writer Gareth Woodward was keen to be able to utilise the blue chip collectables... - April 22, 2007 - Esprit International Limited
SafeMedia Corp. Technology Signs MAYO Communications for National Publicity and Education Campaign
“Sales of pirated music CDs were worth an estimated $4.5 billion and there were about 20 billion illegal downloads,” said one study. SafeMedia Corporation, a Boca Raton, Florida based technology developer and 80-Year Old Comedian retain MAYO Communications for PR. - April 21, 2007 - MAYO Communications
Bachata Meets Reggaeton Live
Fans will now have the exceptional opportunity to see the bachata superstar Joe Veras and the new reggaeton stars Lokixximo performing the same night. This amazing entertainment fusion is taking place on Thursday May 3rd, at the Ambar Room. Irresistible to lovers of Latin music and cultures... - April 21, 2007 - Lokixximo Music
G Money Records Presents Lil Trouble Featuring Rob-E-Rob, Big Dub, Lawless "Keep It Crackin"
G Money Records is releasing the underground hit video & song worldwide May 1st. It will be available for free as a promotional tool for the upcoming / G Money Records release Lil Trouble : What's Yo Status? It will be available Via the following... - April 20, 2007 - G Money Records
New Music Affiliate Program
Platinum Millennium publishing company has revamped their affiliate program to offer more commissions and affiliate training for an established line of information products for the music industry. - April 20, 2007 - Platinum Millennium
Strictly FX Joins the Flaming Lips on their US Tour
Strictly FX, a Chicago-based special effects company, joins the Flaming Lips on their current US tour, adding an 8 watt copper-vapor laser to the Lip's already lavish show. The laser is used during several songs by creating a green and gold laser show above the audience that is synchronized to... - April 20, 2007 - Strictly FX
Non-Profit Radio Station Proves Listenership on All Seven Continents of the World
General Manager Deborah S. Proctor of WCPE 89.7FM, www.theclassicalstation.org, announced today that the station has testimonials that WCPE is listened to around the globe without exception. Classical music crosses political and religious boundaries. WCPE is listened to around the world from... - April 19, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem
All of roots music's a stage for Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, who apply fiddle, guitar, bass and recycled percussion to traditional and original songs. Anchored by Arbo's scintillating vocals and rich 4-part harmonies, the band "has a rare gift for fashioning hip, sleek sounds from the solid cloth of vintabe American music." (The Boston Globe). - April 19, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
The Country Caravan at Laurel Lakes
J. K. Coltrain & The Country Caravans Opry on Wheels rolls into North Carolina. - April 18, 2007 - The Country Caravan
mpGreek Premieres the New MusicNow with New Look and New On-demand Services
mpGreek, the biggest music and entertainment network for Greek digital entertainment, announced the re-design of its leading international music downloads site MusicNow (www.MusicNow.gr) with more than 1.4 million songs as well as the launch of its new international Videos downloads and streaming... - April 18, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc
Miami Tape Club Signs Artist/Producer Mobonix
Miami Tape Club presents ‘The Mickey Finn Special [EP]’ by newly signed Houston based artist/producer Mobonix. Mobonix is hailed as a rarity in the industry as a complete package with an arsenal of intense beats and a sexy lyrical delivery to match. Fans characterize his style as fun... - April 17, 2007 - Miami Tape Club
Musicians Can Create Their Entire Album to Sell for a $12.99 Investment
Music recording software and everything you need to build your music career is getting cheaper everyday. You can download everything you need to record and create your entire commercial music release for less than $13.00. - April 17, 2007 - BeatJack Distribution
Sam Ash Music Presents the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op Tenth Annual Song Contest
With over $10,000 in cash and prizes, the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op 10th Annual Song Contest officially opens June 1, 2007. The contest is the longest running, non-genre specific song contest in North Carolina. Sam Ash Music, The Musical Instrument Megastore grabbed the Presenting Sponsor slot with Oasis CD, ONLINEGIGS and the Alzheimer’s Foundation taking the three vied for Platinum levels. Some Gold, Silver and Supporter sponsorships are still available. - April 17, 2007 - North Carolina Songwriter's Co-Op
Promotional Single "20 Pedacitos" Music Video Recording Takes Place
SGM Records produced the music video of the single in promotion “20 Pedacitos” (20 Pieces), this is the first single of singer Diana Mera’s upcoming album. The music video was directed and produced by the talented television producer Soledad Herrada, being the eighth music video... - April 17, 2007 - O11CE Management
Rich Winer Named to Guitar Center Music Foundation's Board of Directors
Financial planner, Rich Winer has been named to The Guitar Center Music Foundation's board of directors. The foundation provides funding and resources for in-school and after-school music programs throughout the United States. - April 16, 2007 - Winer Wealth Management, Inc.
Jazz Singer David Floodstrand is #1 at Download.com
Jazz Singer David Floodstrand's accapella version of "The Way You Look Tonight" is number one in the "Vocalese" charts at Music. Download.com. David Floodstrand is a DJ and Producer who also writes his own music has been gaining attention and a following in both traditional and... - April 15, 2007 - Criterion International
Upload Music for Free and Sell through Downloads on Finditt Music
Finditt Music has created an online venue for musicians to upload their music for sale through digital downloads. Musicians now have the ability to upload a full library of their tracks and sell them directly to their fans without the need to ship cds or pay start-up costs. Musicians can quickly... - April 15, 2007 - Finditt
D.C. & Co. Hosts Summertime Blues Bash 2007 Featuring Sharrie Williams and The Wise Guys, and The Clarence Spady Band
Blues will return to Downtown Lancaster, PA on June 2nd for Lancaster's Blues Bash 2007 hosted by D.C. & Co. and featuring two international recording artists, Sharrie Williams and The Wise Guys, and The Clarence Spady Band. - April 15, 2007 - D.C. & Co.
A&E TV’s Ultimate KISS Fan Scheduled for the Rustam Report/Los Angeles to Promote ‘Friends With Painted Faces’ Tribute Song
Bob Brunson, The Ultimate KISS Fan seen on A&E Television’s Gene Simmon’s Family Jewels is scheduled to appear on LA’s Cable Show The Rustam Report in April & May. “I’m thrilled at the prospect of being a part of the show,” said Brunson. “Denise... - April 14, 2007 - BrunsonWorld
Independent Hip Hop Artist, The Zodiac Releases New CD JuneXIIIth
Rosete is pleased to announce the release of THE ZODIAC's latest CD, JuneXIIIth. New Jersey's own independent hip-hop artist, The Zodiac's latest release features hard-hitting and lyrically-rich tracks, “Can You Dig It?”, “Real”, and more. - April 14, 2007 - The Zodiac
Songdoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition Open for Submissions
The SongDoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition, in association with SongU.com, Jay’s Place, Masterwriter and Delgado Guitars, is now open for submissions. Complete entry information is available at www.songdoor.com. Last year's Grand Award winner Sean Clive, whose Christian entry... - April 12, 2007 - SongDoor
"Rebel Uncensored" TV Show Premieres with Lokixximo
Lokixximo was the first reggaeton duo to ever get featured in national television Noticiero 47 on Telemundo. Now, the new reggaeton stars will be the first artists featured on the first episode of "Rebel Uncensored" television. - April 11, 2007 - Lokixximo Music
North America Music Critics Name their Favorite Versions of Handel’s “Messiah”
On April 13th Handel’s masterwork – first performed as a benefit concert in Dublin, Ireland as a benefit fundraiser – turns 265 years old. In celebration, Music Academy Online surveyed U.S. and Canadian classical music critics, so average listeners and aficionados alike can choose from the best, this Easter holiday season. - April 10, 2007 - Music Academy Online
Indie Singer/Songwriter Announces Unique iPod Giveaway
Las Vegas singer/songwriter, Jefferson Montoya, announces commitment to give 1 of every 100 CD buyers their choice between a free 4GB iPod or $200 U.S. - April 10, 2007 - JeffersonM.com
Grateful Dead's Live at the Cow Palace Tops Musicbox-Online.com's List of Readers' Favorites During 1st Quarter 2007
The Grateful Dead's Live at the Cow Palace: New Year's Eve 1976 was the most popular album among The Music Box's readers during the first quarter of 2007. John Mayer's Continuum, Son Volt's The Search, and America's Here & Now followed. - April 09, 2007 - The Music Box
Rock Stars Shop to Promote Donate Life
The Rock and Roll Emporium (RARE), an eclectic Rock boutique, is working with Donate Life America to encourage people to become organ donors. The store will host an awareness event during the Surf City Nights Street Fair Tuesday April 10, 2007 from 5pm to 9pm. Attendees who make a donation will... - April 08, 2007 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Montreal : New CD "Stained Glass" from Jazz Pianist Geoff Lapp
The Geoff Lapp Trio has been a cornerstone of the Montreal jazz scene since 1999. Extended gigs at many of the town's premiere night spots have established the group as a hot draw for aficionados in search of that heady space where soulful and cerebral fuse. Drawing upon a wide palette of jazz moods, 'The Geoff Lapp Trio' delivers a sound that is tasteful, innovative, and infectiously swinging. - April 08, 2007 - The Geoff Lapp Trio
Art+ Interviews Hossam Ramzy about His Latest Album Bedouin Tribal Dance
ART+ talked to Hossam Ramzy, the pecussionist and the 'Sultan of Swing' who worked with Led Zeppelin about his new album Bedouin Tribal Dance and about the new DVDs he will release in the summer of 2007. - April 08, 2007 - ARTplusradio.org
Sarasota Youth Opera to Perform in April
The Sarasota Youth Opera will perform its final concert of the season at Bayshore High School on Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m. Works by Bizet, Verdi, Copland, Foster and Giordano will be included. - April 07, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
American Idol’s Sabrina Sloan and MLC PR Join Forces
Sabrina Sloan, American Idol’s esteemed talent signs with MLC PR - April 07, 2007 - MLC PR
Chilled Jazz Flugelhorn Artist Jeff Oster to Release New CD This Summer
Alameda, CA based chilled jazzz flugelhorn artist Jeff Oster, who is produced by Will Ackerman, Grammy Award winning guitarist and founder of Windham Hill Records, announces the upcoming release of his new CD, "True". - April 07, 2007 - Jeff Oster
Store Manager of J.W. Pepper's Branch in Fremont, CA Receives Honor from State Music Organization
Scott Grady is honored by the California Band Directors Association. - April 06, 2007 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Pop Rocks Hosts Inaugural Be a Pop Rocks Star Sweepstakes
Cool New Pop Rock Songwriting Contest to be Promoted with Ads in Disney Adventures Comic Zone Magazine and online at www.AmericanIdol.com - April 06, 2007 - POP ROCKS
SRF Productions Announces Benefit for Second Harvest Music Fest 2007
A Benefit for Second Harvest will be held at the Wildhorse Saloon with Joe Dubin of Channel 2 News as MC. The event is also to include special appearances by various artists. Prizes are to be given away by artists such as Cinderella, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Tom Petty and more. - April 06, 2007 - SRF Productions
MLC PR Signs Internationally Acknowledged and Gifted Composer and Pianist Oksana
Internationally acclaimed composer and pianist, Oksana, signs with MLC PR starting April 2007. - April 04, 2007 - MLC PR
Roman Totenberg to Receive “Muses & Mentors” Award
Virtuoso violinist Roman Totenberg to receive New England String Ensemble’s “Muses & Mentors” award at spring concert and gala benefit “Jazz Pizzicato.” - April 03, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
String & Flute Competition Winners Announced
Best & Brightest Young Artists Shine in New England String Ensemble’s Spring Concert - April 03, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
Diana Mera & Frankie Alvarado Fan Clubs Open in Puerto Rico and U.S.A.
This week two fan clubs opened for singers Diana Mera and Frankie Alvarado. The USA fan club is dedicated to songwriter and actress Diana Mera and the first fan club in Puerto Rico was funded for Diana Mera and Frankie Alvarado. “I feel that the universe is aligning for me to get closer to... - April 03, 2007 - O11CE Management
Russ Lorenson Nominated for 2007 Mac Award
Awards salute the best in Manhattan live entertainment. - April 02, 2007 - RL Productions
Traditional Country Entertainer J. K. Coltrain to Host The Country Caravan
J. K. Coltrain will be heading up a traveling show featuring some of the top traditional country artists of today. - March 31, 2007 - The Country Caravan
Reggaeton Anticipated Album 2007
It is rare that underground reggaeton artists get the attention of the pages and airwaves of all the big media outlets. The opportunity only comes when the artists gets steady radio rotation or mainstream hit status. New York reggaeton duo "Lokixximo", is the exception to the rule. - March 31, 2007 - Lokixximo Music
Indie Band Launches Lonely Internet Tour
Indie band "The Golden Sounds" are trying something completely different this year... touring to nowhere and playing for no one... well amost no one. It is a completely unconventional tour in support of their new album soon to be released, "lo-fi sounds for a hi-fi... - March 30, 2007 - The Golden Sounds
Lareau Completes New Single with Grammy Award-winning Mixer F. Reid Shippen, Signs New Label Deal with Warrior/UMGD Records
Lareau has just completed recording their next single “Change My World” with producers Darrin Payne and Anthony Brown at All Sound Studios in Warren, PA. F. Reid Shippen, a platinum-album and multiple Grammy Award-winning mixer, was brought in to do the final mix on the cut. Mixes were... - March 30, 2007 - Lareau
Kiss Army Unites Rally 2007
A Gathering of Kiss Fans from all over the globe to meet up and rally against the Rock Hall. - March 30, 2007 - Kiss Army Unites
Swapping is the New Shopping as Hitflip.co.uk Opens for Business
Hitflip acquires Swopex.com, the UK’s Leading CD, DVD and game trading site to create Hitflip.co.uk, Europe’s largest online ’swapping’ portal. - March 30, 2007 - Hitflip Media Trading GmbH
mpGreek Signs with Universal Music
The mpGreek network, the global leader in Greek digital music services, today announced that it has signed a deal with Universal Music Greece for full track downloads. Under this new agreement, more than 100,000 Greek and International tracks of Universal Music’s repertoire will be... - March 29, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc