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The Road to the Midatlantic Music Conference Embarks on its Journey

The Midatlantic Music Conference has returned! It is the number one destination for music industry education and networking in the Mid-Atlantic States for 5 years and counting. The 5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Music Conference will be held November 3 – 5, 2006 in beautiful downtown... - August 08, 2006 - Wholeteam Enterprises, LLC

Tickets for Hank Williams, Jr. and Gretchen Wilson to go on Sale Saturday August 5

Country Stars to Be Featured at Carolina Crossroads September 23. - August 04, 2006 - Carolina Crossroads

Atlanta Coffeehouse Welcomes Musician Andy Loflin

The talented singer/songwriter from Charlotte, NC, performs on Thursday, August 10, 2006, from 8 to 10 p.m. at the coffeeshop's Inman Park location. - August 04, 2006 - Inman Perk Coffee

WorldSound Productions Announces the Launch of It's New Website, with a Little Help from their Friends

WorldSound Productions, Inc. launched its new website last week. There are many new and interesting projects underway at WorldSound Productions, Inc. The diversity of talent brought together again and anew has created a musical catalog covering genres ranging from ambient instrumental, to rock, to Americana to children’s music. And that’s not all... - August 03, 2006 - WorldSound Productions, Inc.

The Hot New Internet Hip Hop Mixx Show The Third Rail Causes Controversy and Gains Millions of Fans Worldwide

Having reached over 1.5 million eager listeners on the debut of its pilot episodes 1st week of rotation. The Third Rail, Urban Umpires new underground hip-hop internet mixx show airing on breakthruradio.com, the largest independent broadcasting company on the net, has started creating a buzz in the... - August 02, 2006 - Urban Umpires Inc.

The Language of Music Has No Barriers on EthnicIsland.com

EthnicIsland.com is an online e-commerce site specializing in distinctive ethnic music from around the world. From India and Europe to the Far East, its unique artists span the globe and offer the best international selection at incredible value. - August 02, 2006 - EthnicIsland.com

WholesaleMusicCDs.com Launches New Service Called MusicFor5

WholesaleMusicCDs.com which is owned and operated by Allegiant Marketing Inc., has decided to stop pulling their hair out, and go with the flow, giving Retailers and Consumers what they want. So they have Launched a New Service called "MusicFor5". Basically this program will allow Retailers to purchase CDs for $3 each, and sell them to the General Public for only $5 each. - August 01, 2006 - Allegiant Marketing Inc.

Songdoor 2006 International Songwriting Competition to Offer Online Submissions August 15

The SongDoor 2006 International Songwriting Competition will start accepting online submissions August 15. Entrants will be able to complete the entire entry process online with no additional fees or obligation. In other news, SongDoor announced the addition of prominent Nashville songwriter and performer Marc-Alan Barnette to its judging roster. - July 31, 2006 - SongDoor

Marko Dutta Set to Perform at Official Single Release Party on Friday September 1, 2006 in Washington D.C.

Internationally acclaimed urban singer, Marko Dutta, is set to celebrate the release of his latest single “Run Game” (Flatbush Junction/Laskar Music) Friday September 1, 2006 at Washington D.C.’s Bossa Lounge. This is the latest in a series of opportunities and events which... - July 28, 2006 - Laskar Music

Flat Rock Music Festival Now Accepting Applications for 11th Annual Songwriter Contest and Showcase

Applications are now being accepted for the 11th Annual Songwriter Contest and Showcase as part of the Flatrock Music Festival scheduled for September 29 through October 1, 2006. The contest is open to any songwriter who writes and performs original music and who is not currently signed to a major... - July 26, 2006 - Flat Rock Music Festival

Rock & Roll Fashion Show Features One-of-a-Kind Swimsuits Created by Hand from Concert T-shirts

The Rock and Roll Emporium (RARE), an eclectic Rock boutique, presents POP Swim, The Original Concert T-Bikini by Michele Marcombe Fashion Show and Sale Saturday July 29th at 6:30 p.m. at The Rock and Roll Emporium, 205 Main Street in Huntington Beach. The show will feature one-of-a-kind bikinis... - July 25, 2006 - The Rock and Roll Emporium

Indie Label Anonymos2U Entertainment Debuts First Compilation CD

Anonymos2U Entertainment makes its debut with first compilation CD. - July 24, 2006 - Anonymos2U Entertainment

Richard Kogan, MD, Juilliard Trained Virtuoso Pianist Brings His Unique Performance on “Music, Madness & Creativity” To Northern California

Richard Kogan, MD, virtuoso pianist, is scheduled to play at Faye Spanos Concert Hall at the University of the Pacific in Stockton on the evening of September 15, 2006. This truly exceptional performance, titled “Music, Madness and Creativity,” will look at the life and works of one of the world’s great composers, Robert Schumann and is being presented in conjuction with a symposium on Juvenile-Onset Bipolar Disorder. For more information, and to purchase tickets, see www.dbhnss.com - July 23, 2006 - dbh Neuroscience Seminars

CWC Entertainment Group Executive Vice President Ke'shun Walker Presents the First Ever “Back to School Basket Drive"

With the cost of school supplies increasing each year, most of the time, it leaves kids without the chance to have all necessary supplies before school starts. To help combat the ever-growing problem, CWC Entertainment Group Executive Vice President Ke'shun Walker is organizing the company's first... - July 23, 2006 - CWC Entertainment Group

Athena Masci #19 on Pop Chart of American Idol Underground

Singer/songwriter Athena Masci is number 19 on the American Idol Underground pop charts this week. After the release of her new self-titled EP Athena has been hitting the New York music scene hard with her inspired pop rock with blues and folk edges. After winning honorable mention in the... - July 21, 2006 - Athena Masci

V.I.E.W. Video Announces the Release to DVD of Live Performance by Grammy Award Winning Pianist Bob James

Since the 1960’s jazz pianist Bob James has made an impact in the musical world. In this live recording from the Queen Mary Jazz Festival, Bob James is captured at his best with an all-star ensemble. - July 20, 2006 - V.I.E.W./Arkadia

Grammy Nominated Latin Jazz Giants Airto & Flora Purim Now Available on DVD in Rare Live Performance

In this live concert performance, recorded at the Queen Mary Jazz festival, Airto & Flora Purim are captured at the height of their creative genius with their critically acclaimed band. - July 20, 2006 - V.I.E.W./Arkadia

Allout Recording & Entertainment Inc Releases the First Single Off the Hostile Takeover Cd

Da Common Cauze debut hit single "The Last Shall Be First" is the first single off the Allout Compilation "Hostile Takeover" cd due late summer 2006. Da Common Cauze are one of the hottest hip hop Duo's out of the Bronx, New York. - July 19, 2006 - Allout Recording & Entertainment Inc.

New Free Indie Music Directory Launched

J.H. Mattern Communications has launched a new free indie music directory at www.IndieGuru.com. The indie music directory is the third in the company's growing network of indie music sites, including the indie music webzine at www.AudioXposure.com, and The Indie Files indie music blog at www.IndieFiles.com. - July 19, 2006 - J.H. Mattern Communications

Defboy Records Video for Debut Single: Cause the Product - All I Know; Intends To Change the Game Up North

Defboy Records artist and CEO Cause the Product's debut single "All I Know" launches video on Much Music, Much Vibe, and Rap City. The video is available for viewing at www.defboy.com. Defboy partners Cause and J-Dub share their opinions about the release as well as changing the face of the hip hop music industry in Canada. - July 18, 2006 - Defboy Records

Music Downloads: New Chance for Independent Musicians

easybe.com presents the 1-2-3 Music Store - the very first music download store for independent labels and artists. - July 17, 2006 - easybe.com

Washington Avenue Celebrates its Rebirth in Downtown St. Louis

Washington Avenue is gearing up to host its 2nd Washington Avenue MusicFest of the summer, featuring live music, great food, kids’ activities and an art fair, all in the heart of the revitalized loft district. WHAT: Washington Avenue MusicFest WHEN: July 22, 2006 & August 19, 2006... - July 15, 2006 - McGowan Brothers Development

Ex-Rapper Chi-Ali Sets up to Help his Younger Cousins Become the Next big Thing in Hip Hop From his Prison Cell

Chi - Ali is pooling his resources with hopes of making his younger cousins Guns & Glamour (a male and female twin rap group) the next big thing in Hip Hop. He is starting to write letters from his prison cell for some of his Hip Hop contacts in regards to giving his cousins Guns & Glamour... - July 15, 2006 - Tuneopoly.com

New Portable GPS Navigation System with Music Player, and Picture Viewer

TeleType Company has just released a successor to its innovative product line that blends cutting-edge vehicle GPS navigation with MP3 and Video player technology. The all-in-one device, called the WorldNav 3100, is a portable car navigation system that offers door-to-door GPS guidance with simple... - July 09, 2006 - TeleType Co.

The Blind... The Bad... The Internet

Kevin Brown, a blind jazz saxophonist, is pushing his big, bad, sax tracks all over the internet. "The internet can be a pretty rough place for doing business, especially when you have a major handicap." - July 06, 2006 - Curse Buster Sound

Motown Records Founding Publicist Al Abrams is Featured Essayist in The Complete Motown Singles Volume 5 (1965) CD Release

Al Abrams, first employee of Motown Record Corp. music empire, pens feature essay for The Complete Motown Singles Volume 5 (1965) CD release. - July 05, 2006 - Alan Abrams

New Artist Pianist/Singer-Songwriter Noah- Long Time Comin' EP Release

New Orleans Piano meets Classic Soul and Rock to create timeless songs. - July 05, 2006 - Noah Music

Loud Dust Recordings Presents a New Acoustic Gem and a Reissue from Ken Bonfield

A New Acoustic Gem and a Reissue from Ken Bonfield, American Baroque: Steel String Surprise & Mystic Morning to be released by Loud Dust Recordings in September 2006. - July 04, 2006 - Loud Dust Recordings

Kaniget Internet Radio Featuring a Return Performance by Singer/Songwriter Cassandra Sterling

Pop artist Cassandra Sterling, is currently featured on Kaniget Internet Radio with songs from her Album The 2004 Singles and several unreleased songs. - July 02, 2006 - Kaniget

Fresh Insights on Motley Crue’s Formation Revealed

Chronological Crue’s Paul Miles interviews John ‘Stick’ Crouch and unearths new perspectives on Motley Crue’s early independent days. - June 27, 2006 - Chronological Crue

Inernational Mixtape Champ, Bigg Premiere, Holding Global Talent Search

Bigg Premiere, 18 year music veteran, searching the world for the top 3 unsigned and indie artists to appear on his new album release. - June 25, 2006 - River Sity Alliance

Miami Electro-Rock Band, Fallz, Creating Major Buzz in the Music Industry

With its unique sound, modern image, and features on MTV and movie soundtracks, Fallz is poised to take music world by storm. - June 20, 2006 - Fallz

Launch of the Songdoor 2006 International Songwriting Competition

The SongDoor 2006 International Songwriting Competition, in association with SongU.com, Jay’s Place, The Nashville Muse and others, has launched a new songwriter’s event. Complete entry information is available at www.songdoor.com. The only songwriting contest where nobody loses, Songdoor is an annual event designed by songwriters, for songwriters. The competition is open to amateur and professional songwriters, and musicians worldwide. Entries are accepted through November 15, 2006. - June 17, 2006 - SongDoor

Paige Richie, Country’s Next Generation Launches Her 2006 Summer Concert Tour on June 16th & 18th at the Summer Heat Air Festival, Muncie, IN

Paige Richie, Country’s Next Generation launches her 2006 summer concert tour on June 16th & 18th at the Summer Heat Air Festival, Muncie, IN. Winner of the Indiana American Idol for teens at age 15, Paige has been captivating audiences wherever she performs. http://www.paigerichie.com - June 16, 2006 - Paige Richie Entertainment

Tradepoint.ca Launches UltimateRockStar.com

Free Online Classifieds Site Tradepoint.ca Rocks Local Communities with UltimateRockStar.com. - June 15, 2006 - Tradepoint.ca

DC Area Record Label Alive or Lifeless Records Releases Debut Album "A.L.I RISE!"

Alive or Lifeless LLC is an independent Rap music oriented company located in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Their debut CD entitled "A.L.I RISE" is due to release in June 2006. - June 13, 2006 - Alive or Lifeless LLC

Jay Graydon Featured in Guitar World

Jay Graydon is featured in the July 2006 issue of the music magazine Guitar World (circulation: 200,000 and counting... at newsstands June 6). Behind the biggest hits of the Seventies and Eighties are the greatest session guitarists of all time. Jay Graydon, Steve Lukather, Dean Parks and a host of hired guns go on record about the long-gone glory days of the studio musician. - June 13, 2006 - Sonic Thrust Records

Brencore Entertainment and Family Business LuvSeals Soaps Set to Kick Off “Sizzlin’ Summer Slam II” in Washington, D.C.

Brooklyn-based handmade soap makers join world-renowned contemporary jazz artists to commence weekend of entertaining events in the nation’s capital. - June 12, 2006 - LuvSeals Soaps Company

Online Mastering Studios Take the Web by Storm

Increased internet speeds are flipping the music world on its head. Now any musician (anywhere in the world) has access to top music mastering engineers needed to give their music the competitive "edge" to stand-out. This has brought many benefits, as well as one key negative effect. - June 11, 2006 - Mastering Central

Involved Records Sign Up for George Roddick

Involved Records, Independent Label for electronic music is proud to anounce the latest signing for a new talented artist. - June 10, 2006 - Involved Records

Rodney Louis Baker Releases Hot New CD "Dyrty Gyrlz"

Rodney Louis Baker has a new c.d. release that is quickly becoming the most sought out on the net. RLB finally gives the music industry something never before seen. - June 07, 2006 - Above the World Entertainment

Harwill Music Announces Retail Distribution for ‘Tim Harwill – All I Really Need’ CD

Harwill Music is pleased to announce the following retail distribution agreements for the just released ‘Tim Harwill – All I Really Need’ CD. Effective immediately, U.S. independent distributor CDBaby is pleased to announce that the latest release from Canadian hillbilly soul singer/songwriter Tim Harwill is now available at over 2400 retail locations in the U.S.A. - June 02, 2006 - Harwill Music

Free Music Concert Seeks to Promote Safe Driving Practices Among the Harris County Residents

A music concert to increase awareness about automobile & road safety. - June 02, 2006 - Adagio Productions

The Hellenic and Near East Ensemble to Perform in Arlington, Massachusetts

Celebrating Greek and Near Eastern Music in America. - June 01, 2006 - Saint Athanasius Greek Orthodox Church

Guitar Player Magazine Hails Mouth to Mouth’s Alex Lasner

A new guitar hero is in the making. Guitar Player magazine has praised Alex Lasner -- lead guitarist for the rising San Francisco Bay Area band Mouth to Mouth -- as “a great young player” with nimble technique. Reviewing the band’s self-produced CD/DVD “My Fee Is... - June 01, 2006 - Mouth To Mouth

BET’s Rap City Host Mad Linx Covers The Bay Area “Hyphy Week”

Who: Mad Linx, Host of BET’s “Rap City”; What: Covers “Hyphy Week”; Where: On BET’s Rap City, M-F 5PM to 6PM; When: Airs May 30th thru June 5th, 2006; Why: To highlight a new music genre - May 31, 2006 - Mad Linx

Singer Janid to Perform at the Puerto Rican Day Parade

Music’s latest and biggest sensation, Puerto Rican singer Janid will be performing at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 11 in New York City. Janid, was chosen by JetBlue Airways, one of the Parade’s corporate sponsors, to perform on their float during the... - May 30, 2006 - Dead Ninja Records