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GRAMMY Award Winners Perform at Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
The 21st Dominican Republic Jazz Festival, presented by FEDUJAZZ and the Ministry of Tourism, will host six nights of free concerts recognizing music, culture and the arts beginning in Santo Domingo on October 29, and from November 1 - 5, 2017 in Santiago, Sosúa, Puerto Plata and... - October 26, 2017 - Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
Kari Hollywood, Choreographer Scouting for Next Music Video Star
Kari Hollywood is teaming up with the local music scene to scout for the next big music star. Indie artists are encouraged to attend to meet and greet with the creative genius. - October 26, 2017 - Kari Hollywood
New War Book Offers Unique View – Consider for Veteran’s Day Nov. 10
The recently published novel "The Chords of War," offers a unique view of a young man, not a war enthusiast but a rock-n-rock guitarist, who finds himself on the front lines during the surge in Iraq 2006-07. It's based on the true story of Samuel Gonzalez, Jr. - October 25, 2017 - White Whisker Books
Bloomex Partners with the National Arts Centre’s Up Close and Unplugged with Jim Cuddy
As Floral Sponsor to the National Arts Centre and the CEO Office Floral Provider, Bloomex will be supplying all florals for the 2017 Up Close and Unplugged fundraising event in Ottawa. - October 25, 2017 - Bloomex
"In All Honesty" MTS Management's Award-Winning Songwriter/Guitarist JJ McGuigan Releases New Single and Music Video
MTS Management Group's Wichita, KS songwriter and alt-rock guitarist JJ McGuigan has released a new single and lyric video for "In All Honesty." The track is taken from the award-winning artist and mental health advocate's debut EP, "Dissociative." - October 25, 2017 - MTS Management Group
Arizona Talent, JC Triple Threat Live at the State Fair
Triple Threat Productions presents JC Triple Threat performing live at the State Fair on October 28, 2017. His set begins at 5:00 PM and ends at 6:00 PM. Fans will have the opportunity to see JC Triple Threat’s production in its entirety. Those that are familiar with his performances around... - October 25, 2017 - Triple Threat Productions
Star of RFDTV, Traditional Country Singer, David Church Signs Recording Contract
David Church a 15 year veteran of radio and television signs his record deal with Spotlight Records arguably the largest independent internet based record label in the world. - October 24, 2017 - Spotlight Records
The Knight Family and AOK Records Announce "Like It Used to Be Tour"
AOK Records artist, The Knight Family has announced a 2018 expanded touring schedule. The events will be known as “Like It Used to Be.” Rather than a full band or accompaniment tracks, the group will appear with just a guitar presenting their Appalachian infused brand of Mountain Gospel... - October 24, 2017 - AOK Promotion and Production
Pedro Matias is First Angolan to Compete in the World’s Biggest Amateur Singing Competition in Finland
27-year old Student wins as first ever KWC Angola Champion; to compete in Helsinki, Finland at the world finals of Karaoke World Championships. - October 24, 2017 - KWC Asia
BandsTours Launches Setlist Service
Concert tours search engine BandsTours.net is proud to present the feature allowing music fans update the setlist of their favorite artists soon after the concert. - October 23, 2017 - BandsTours
Amber Rahman Enters in Three Categories for 60th Annual Grammy Awards
Country Singer/Songwriter Amber Rahman is listed on The Recording Academy’s 60th Annual Grammy Awards in three categories as Best New Artist and as Best Country Album and Producer of the Year for her latest release Change In The Weather. The Cd, the artist’s first national release... - October 22, 2017 - Realize Studios
Savage Entertainment's Artist "Blind Innocence" Finds New Drummer in Guitar Center's 28th Annual Drum Off Champ
Local Country Band, "Blind Innocence" find a match with local drummer phenom, Mark Pacpaco. - October 21, 2017 - Savage Entertainment
MTS Management Group's Sam Rochford Wins Best Americana Song at October 2017 Akademia Awards
MTS Management Group's Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sam Rochford was awarded Best Americana Song for "So Easy" at the October 2017 Akademia Awards. Sam is a former WSM Radio on-air correspondent for "Nashville Today." - October 21, 2017 - MTS Management Group
CeeLo Green Steals the Show with the Most “Energetic” Show at NACS Conference with +RED ELIXIR
Michael Ball hits a winning triple play for Chicago; Rolling out a winning combination of new products for +RED Elixir, a live CeeLo Green performance and an unforgettable showcase of the new Ultracor luxury activewear line all at the NACS show on October 18th. - October 20, 2017 - KNEKT®tv
Teen’s “Adding Tomorrows” Mall Tour to Benefit CF Foundation is Underway
Thirteen year old Rose Ostrowski of Berwick, PA recently returned from Nashville, TN after kicking off her third annual “Adding Tomorrows” tour at the Hard Rock Café. Using her singing and musical talent, Ostrowski hosts the annual tour to help raise awareness and donations for... - October 19, 2017 - Rose Ostrowski
Melodia Women's Choir of NYC Presents Autumn Fire, a 15th Anniversary Concert
Concert featuring Fanny & Felix Mendelssohn, Johann Kaspar Aiblinger, Josef Rheinberger & celebrating 15 years of bringing women's choral music to the world. - October 19, 2017 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
CeeLo Green to Perform Live at NACS Conference with +RED ELIXIR
CeeLo Green will provide visitors to the 2017 NACS Conference in Chicago with a special live performance on Wednesday October 18th, and viewers around the Globe will also be able to watch it live online thanks to +RED ELIXIR. - October 18, 2017 - KNEKT®tv
Vindor Music Launches Easy-to-Play Electronic Saxophone on Kickstarter
Vindor Music, a developer of affordable electronic instruments, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its electronic saxophone, the Vindor ES1 - October 18, 2017 - Vindor Music
Daniel Robert Lahey's No Cure for Music Released on CerebralAudio
No Cure For Music is not music for everyone, but it is music for anyone looking for sonic therapy. - October 18, 2017 - CerebralAudio
Traci Braxton and More Lend Their Voices to Help Inner City Youth to Attend the Grammys, Partner with Inspiring Youths Dreams for "Moonlight"
Star of the hit WEtv show “Braxton Family Values” and Singer Traci Braxton along with Grammy-nominated D.C. rap artist Kokayi have teamed with Inspiring Youths Dreams Founder Linda Nelson who co-produced the song with award-winning composer/arranger Danny Flam to create a unique blend... - October 18, 2017 - Inspiring Youths Dreams
Group of University of Notre Dame Students Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Revolutionize Audio Industry with “Mini-O: The Powerful, Pocket-Sized Speaker"
Consumer electronics and tech company founded by a group of undergraduate students from the University of Notre Dame, Flato Inc., has announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for its new product Mini-O. Mini-O is a powerful and portable Bluetooth speaker made with innovative and unprecedented technology that has never been seen before in the U.S. - October 17, 2017 - Flato Inc.
Big Sexy Brewing Creates a Beer with the Sacramento SPCA to Raise Money
Big Sexy Brewing Company of Sacramento teamed up with Sacramento's SPCA to help raise money for the organization. - October 17, 2017 - Big Sexy Brewing Company
One Nation Project the Musical
One Nation Project the Musical, a perfectly timed, satire told through two musical works focusing on the impact of the Great Financial Crisis and it also is a tear-jerker depiction of action told over a 70-year time span in America. - October 13, 2017 - One Nation
Stellar Scholars: Its Stellar Romance "Storytube" Gift Links Have a Simple Mission - Re-Make the World from Love Stories and Let It Begin at a Public Library Near You
Detroit, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta are the charter cities, but Stellar Scholars wizardess and former Ford stats whiz Patricia Emery needs the big publishers' help from there. - October 13, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
Remerge Band Live on WLRN FM This Weekend
Remerge Band will be live on Folk and Acoustic Music with Michael Stock on 91.3 FM, WLRN out of Miami on October 15. The show is on from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST. - October 13, 2017 - Remerge Band
You.: New Album Release by Fiasco Disaster
Fiasco Disaster finally releasing new Full studio Album, called - You. - October 13, 2017 - Fiasco Disaster
Monty Warren & the Friggin' Whatevers Dedicate South Florida Roots Rock Shows to Tom Petty (10/20) (10/21)
South Florida roots rockers Monty Warren & The Friggin' Whatevers (MWFW), along with the frontman for Spain's We R Comin' band, Phil Wolff, will play two shows dedicated to the memory and musical influence of Tom Petty. The first is Friday, Oct. 20 at 8:30 p.m. at Swampgrass Willy's in Palm... - October 13, 2017 - Monty Warren, Musician
Rena Records and Publishing Releases 50 Original Songs from Artist Desiree Million (Singer/Songwriter) to Amazon.com
Independent artist Desiree Million has released 50 songs to Amazon and a few other digital stores. Titles released: "Who she is (20 year anniversary)," "L.A.C.A.," "As is Demos No Desire to Re-record," "Lack of Hits" and "Hello People." Her writing... - October 11, 2017 - Rena Records and Publishing
Scottsdale Philharmonic Will Perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony in Free Concert on Nov. 19
Orchestra will be joined by an 80-member choral for this special concert. - October 11, 2017 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
Fabio Keiner's Latest CerebralAudio Release Paints an Audio Portrait of Hiroshima and Nagasaki's Black Rain
Fabio Keiner explores the landscape of the post-nuclear fallout of Nagasaki and Hiroshima on Black Rain. - October 11, 2017 - CerebralAudio
New York-Style Salsa Artist, NYJoe, Releases First Single "One More Chance." Live Concert with Big Band on November 18 with Portion of Proceeds Going to Puerto Rico.
Nuyorican Salsa artist “NYJoe” releases his first single “One More Chance” worldwide and performs live on November 18th at the Cuban Civic Club in Tampa. This social event will feature live Salsa, Bachata and Merengue music, dancing, and food. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to a Puerto Rico Relief Efforts at the wake of Hurricane Maria. - October 10, 2017 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
Anita Antoinette Debut Album Release
Midilord Inc. announces Anita Antoinette's debut album titled "Smile" is now available. - October 09, 2017 - Midilord Inc.
Endless Night Vampire Ball Announced: Halloween Weekend, October 27th, 28th, & 29th in New Orleans
"The No. 1 Halloween party in the world" comes to New Orleans. Come and experience Endless Night's Vampire Ball Halloween Weekend on Oct. 27, 28, & 29. - October 09, 2017 - Vampire Ball
The Satin Doll Trio Salutes the Best of Supper Club Jazz at the Jazz Corner October 20th and 21st
Washington DC’s popular Satin Doll Trio returns to the Jazz Corner for a hipper than hep evening of Supper Club hits from artists including Julie London, Blossom Dearie, Doris Day, Peggy Lee, Lena Horne and more. It will be a night for savoring the perfect Martini to cozy tunes from the Trio's 'time machine' repertoire along with back stories about the songs and artists gathered over the years from friends and family members. - October 07, 2017 - Satin Doll Trio
Jay Goldberg of DTR Inc. Hosting Rescheduled Concert on Saturday, October 7th
The concert, featuring seven independent artist acts, is a free event taking place in the auditorium at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach at 1:30 PM. - October 06, 2017 - DTR Inc.
Jennifer Juan to Release Debut Single "Past Preston"
Author and podcast host Jennifer Juan is celebrating the upcoming launch of her debut single "Past Preston." - October 06, 2017 - Jennifer Juan
Classic Folk Song Brought Back to Life in Haunting High-Tech Fashion
Centuries-Old Tale of Woe Reemerges as 3-D Halloween Prop - October 05, 2017 - Night Frights
Tomi Malm to Release Debut Solo Album Walkin' On Air, October 15, 2017, on Contante & Sonante Records
Contante & Sonante Records is thrilled and proud to announce the highly-anticipated debut album by Finnish producer, arranger & songwriter Tomi Malm, scheduled to release on October 15. The album features vocal performances by Jason Scheff, Frank Adahl, Clif Magness, Jeff Pescetto, Jerry Lopez, Julian Thomas, Shem von Schroeck, Ashton Moran, Zosia & Warren Wiebe, and includes legendary players such as Vinnie Colaiuta, Simon Phillips, Alex Al, Brandon Fields, Luis Conte and more. - October 05, 2017 - Contante & Sonante
"PREformances with Allison Charney" Classical Concert Series Debuts October 16th at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center
Instrumental and vocal virtuosity mark their Concert Series Debut at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center – from the Russian powerhouse composers, Fiddler on the Roof’s familiar melodies, to living composers Moshe Knoll and Peteris Vasks this concert has it all! Special Guests Joel Fan, Julia Zilberquit, Kelly Hall-Tompkins (with Stephen Benson, Joshua Camp,Steve Moran), Jason Tramm, Mark Delavan, Karolina Pilou, Adam Klein, actor Jordan Charney and the Seton Hall University Chorus. - October 05, 2017 - PREformances, Inc.
Daniel Robert Lahey Wants Just More Music on CerebralAudio
Daniel Robert Lahey's Just More provides more classical music for listening pleasure. - October 04, 2017 - CerebralAudio
Independent Recording Artist/Composer Bruce Mack Releases 2 Singles, "All That Gloom" and "Double O Nobody"
Vocalist/keyboardist/teaching artist Bruce Mack, of the band Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber, independently releases 3rd single from his forthcoming album "Lo-Fi Exploits Of A Misplant On Shaolin" titled "Double O Nobody" b/w "All That Gloom," as he works on music for another upcoming project. Release date: October 25, 2017. - October 03, 2017 - Fuzion Entertainment
Up-and-Coming Artist Alë Jay Recognized with Gold CLIO Music Award at the ‘17 Clio Awards
Rising musician takes two CLIOs at Wednesday's ceremony with his original song for a social good campaign. - October 03, 2017 - Alë Jay
George Adrian Releases "Road Trip"; Hotel Café Release Event Scheduled for October 4
Well-known for his live performances, George Adrian will release his newest project “Road Trip” on October 10. George’s moody and intricate story-telling will feature a video for the track “The Grass is Dying.” The first video was directed by collaborator Robert... - October 03, 2017 - George Adrian
Navy Veteran and John Mayer Inspired Blues-Pop Artist Phillip Broussard Signs with MTS for Publicity
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom Navy Veteran, Phillip Broussard has signed with MTS Management Group for publicity and promotion of his forthcoming debut EP release, "Wavelength." The blues-pop artist hails from Washington state. - October 03, 2017 - MTS Management Group
MTS Management's Nashville Americana Artist Sam Rochford Will Write a Song and Post a Video Every Day of "Inktober"
MTS Management's Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter, Sam Rochford will write a new song and post a new video to her Youtube channel, every day during the month of October. She is calling her ambitious campaign, "Inktober." - September 30, 2017 - MTS Management Group
Tampa Church Will Host a Choir from Germany as They Focus on Hurricane Victims Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:00am
Mount Olive Church is a very compassionate and caring church and they love to reach out to help the community. The Mount Olive Church leader teaches us to always reach out to help that's why they are having a concert with this amazing choir from Germany and the proceeds will go to the hurricane victims. All are invited to support this event. - September 29, 2017 - Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
Local Voice Teacher Back in Music Scene with New Dance Track "These Tears" Hitting Clubs October 2017
Raquela has been storming the dance charts worldwide since 1999. For 20 years she played several leading roles on Broadway, then went back home to teach voice privately. This October, she's back. - September 29, 2017 - Raquela Entertainment
Grid Resistor's Machine Music Arrives on CerebralAudio
Thomas Jackson Park uses recordings of static and noise from old shortwave radios made with contact microphones to find new music. - September 27, 2017 - CerebralAudio
To Honor Patrick Swayze, Author Writes Book: "PATRICK SWAYZE The Dreamer"
The book focuses on how Swayze’s focus on dreams for himself and others sustained him and guided him to live a zest-filled and hopeful life even while dealing with great adversity. The book describes Swayze’s diversified career in the arts world for over thirty-five years as an actor, dancer, singer, songwriter, producer, and choreographer, as well as his connection with his family, his spirituality, and his involvement in advocacy for dance, cancer advances, and conservation. - September 26, 2017 - Passion Spirit Dreams Press
Adelphi Orchestra 2017-18 Season Opening: “German Giants Young Artist Showcase
Featuring Violin Soloist Xiaoxuan Shi; Beethoven, Wagner, Mendelssohn, And Schubert; At River Dell Regional Middle School Auditorium in New Jersey October 22 2017 - September 26, 2017 - Adelphi Orchestra