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2 Songs by New Age Artist Albedo Nominated for Utah Music Awards
2 songs by the new age artist Albedo have just been nominated for Best Instrumental Song by the Utah Music Awards. - August 16, 2017 - Albedo Music
Hit Music Studios Announce the New Single "Renovate" by Lily Jay
Hit Music Studios, working closely with Sony Music, is thrilled to announce the up and coming release of the New single from Lily Jay, "Renovate," set to release and be available on iTunes, Apple Play, YouTube, and Spotify, in Spring 2017. - August 14, 2017 - Lily Jay Management
MTS Management's Nashville Americana Artist Sam Rochford Embraces Geek Culture with "Crystal Kingdom" Video
MTS Management's Nashville-based americana artist Sam Rochford has released a YouTube cover video for "Crystal Kingdom." The song is from popular Geek Culture podcast, "The Adventure Zone." - August 14, 2017 - MTS Management Group
Adey Bell is Coming to Orcas Center for the Performing Arts
American composer, singer/songwriter, and pianist Adey Bell to perform Sat Aug 26 at 7:30 at Orcas Center for the Performing Arts. - August 11, 2017 - Jesse Boleyn
"Broadway and Beyond" to Perform Long-Running Classics at Scientology Information Center This Summer
The Broadway and Beyond singing duo, Joanie Sigal & Tom Godfrey, will host their Summer concert at the Scientology Information Center on August 19th in Downtown Clearwater’s Historic Clearwater Building. The event starts at 6:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. - August 11, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Nathan Angelo Releases A Matter of Time Following Daughter’s Liver Transplant
Singer-songwriter Nathan Angelo will release his new full-length album, A Matter of Time, on Aug. 18 following his 2-year-old daughter’s liver transplant. Angelo's "Timeless Tour" will feature more than 20 live shows in U.S. cities throughout the fall. - August 10, 2017 - Nathan Angelo
MTS Country Artist Richard Lynch Raises Over $100,000 for Charities Including American Legion Veterans Lodge
On Saturday August 5th, MTS' chart-topping country musician Richard Lynch presented a check to the Michigan American Legion's Wilwin Lodge at Cygnet Cove, a vacation respite for veterans and their families. In the past 12 years, Lynch has raised $114,500. - August 09, 2017 - MTS Management Group
New Music Format Brings New Meaning to Music Appreciation
Upcoming music format introduces a profit center for consumers and provides a solution to the music industry's frustration with declining royalties. - August 06, 2017 - Pearl Development Labs
Catchy New Single “WhaBoom Song” by Bachelorette Contestant Lucas Yancey Released
Thump Records Announces Happy Summer Single; Performed by Lucas Yancey aka Mr. WhaBoom, singer/song-writer/actress Jennifer Day and singer/song-writer/model/actress/dancer Lexis Janay - August 04, 2017 - Thump Records
Versatile Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean Releases New World Album
Natalie Jean is a very rare kind of vocalist. Winning recognition across the most diverse of musical genres and quite comfortable performing in English, French and Creole. In exciting news, Natalie Jean has recently dropped her new infectious album, “Haitian Creole Album, Haiti Mwen Renmenw,” and fans old and new couldn't be happier. - August 04, 2017 - Natalie Jean
VEN-UE Stages Music Take Over
The virtual stage known as VEN-UE is taking over the music industry one indie band at a time with its competitive promotional platform. - August 03, 2017 - VEN-UE
#RyderRadio – 028 | Free Download
#RyderRadio returns with the next roundup of the summer’s hottest tracks, future anthems and brand new exclusive material. - August 03, 2017 - Ryder DJ
FireFighters Down 1st Annual Memorial Concert 9/11; Starring Flock of Seagulls with Guest Speaker Lou Gossett Jr.
Come join FireFighters Down on Sept. 11th in Malibu California for FireFighters Down 1st Annual Memorial Concert Benefiting Our Nation's Heroes and Injured FireFighters. This event will be held at Pepperdine Universities, Smothers Theatre, Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts 24255 Pacific Coast... - August 02, 2017 - FireFighters Down
The Most Interesting Man in the World Dennis Graham, Hosts Video Premiere Party for His Debut Single "Kinda Crazy"
After a long-awaited time, the most interesting man in the world, Dennis Graham, as described by his son and recording artist Drake, has finally released the highly-anticipated video for his debut single "Kinda Crazy." The "Kinda Crazy" single was officially released... - August 02, 2017 - Dennis Graham
Beauty and the Beast Enchants and Amazes
Sudbrink Performance Academy opened Beauty and the Beast Jr. at University Lake School this past weekend. While it is SPA's first production, it has done nothing short of amaze those in attendance. "The show was fantastic," said one patron, "the set, the costuming, and the talent of... - August 01, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Kitari to Perform at the Legendary Mercury Lounge on Saturday, August 5th
Hard-hitting, NYC-based indie rock band KITARI will be headlining Mercury Lounge on Saturday, August 5th. Combining elements of post-punk-inspired modern rock bands such as U2 and Kings of Leon with the classic, psychedelic sounds of the Doors and Cream, the high-energy quartet mixes infectious melodies with epic jams. Their full-length album, entitled "The Breath of Empty Space," can be heard for free in its entirety on – SoundCloud (link: SoundCloud.com/Kitari). - August 01, 2017 - Kitari the band
Xcelsior Productions Present Unijamz Music Fest Back to School Edition
The 1st Annual Unijamz Music Festival (UMF) in the Greater Houston Area is a 3-part charity concert series kicking off on August 26,2017 at Xcelsior Sports Athletic Grounds (the Home of the Houston Dynamo – Houston Dash Youth (South) Soccer Academy), 14503 Fondren Road, Missouri City, TX... - July 31, 2017 - Xcelsior Productions, LLC.
World Citizen Artists (WCA) to Launch Global Art and Music Initiative to Help "Unify Divided Societies"
Attention All Artists, Musicians Who Care About the Future of Our World. - July 31, 2017 - World Citizen Artists
MTS Management's VH1 Songwriting Contest Finalist JJ McGuigan Feels Like "Home" on New Single And Lyric Video Release
MTS Management's Wichita, KS singer-songwriter and alt-rock guitarist JJ McGuigan has released a new single and lyric video for "Home." The track is taken from the VH1 Save The Music Songwriting Contest Finalist's debut EP, "Dissociative." - July 28, 2017 - MTS Management Group
New Stereo 3-Way Active Crossover from Sublime Acoustic
Sublime Acoustic K231 3-way active crossover is now shipping. - July 27, 2017 - Xkitz Electronics
Linda D. Lucchesi Recognzied as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda D. Lucchesi of Memphis, Tennessee has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 55 years in the music industry, with an emphasis in music publishing and production. About Linda D. - July 27, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
VOENA Children’s Choir Accepts Invitation to Perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall with Eric Whitacre
“Get us to Carnegie Hall” are the words that Director Annabelle Marie often spoke after a season of performances. “We have talent musicians that deserve to be on stage in New York and we need to make it happen for these children in VOENA.” Well, that’s exactly what... - July 26, 2017 - VOENA
15 Year Old Teen, JJosh, Releases His First Single and Will Audition for American Idol 2017 Making His Life Long Dream Come True
JJosh, an aspiring R&B teen artist, will finally get his wish, which si from the age of seven he dreamed to audition for American Idol. The official casting company to this season’s upcoming show called his production company and connected with JJosh extending the invitation to audition... - July 26, 2017 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
Culturefest Prepares to Rock the Mountain for 14th Year
The 14th annual Culturefest World Music and Arts Festival will take over the Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, WV September 7-10 with a weekend long immersion in the creative arts. - July 25, 2017 - RiffRaff Arts Collective
Florida-Based Music and Fashion Festival Florida Summer Fest 2017 to be Televised on CW17 Network
Florida’s only multi-city, community music & fashion festival is returning this year Aug. 3rd through the 6th and will be featured on CW17 & DeKalb-Atlanta 25. - July 25, 2017 - VIPSquad Entertainment
The Village People’s Iconic Cowboy Randy Jones Sets Summer on Fire with a Cascade of Remixes for Single "Hard Times"
Released by Young Pals Music, Jones follows the release of his successful single “Hard Times” with no less than eight club remixes from renowned producers and D.J.s Mark Saunders, Erik Kupper, Drew G, Tim Cox and more. - July 24, 2017 - Young Pals Music
Create Your State Tour Now Accepting Applications
The Create Your State program features live music, visuals, and a compelling exchange about the arts-centric revitalization of Princeton, providing inspiration and insight for the replication of this work. - July 24, 2017 - RiffRaff Arts Collective
Tim Bennett to Release "The View from Here"
The Independent Artist’s 3rd Album to Date is Filled with Exuberantly Hook-Filled Country Rock (August 11, 2017). - July 21, 2017 - Tim Bennett
Anahata Love Recordings Plans Record Release Party "Chicago House Honey" at Downtown Los Angeles Art Gallery for DJ & House Music Producer Om Daddy and Donates to Charity
Anahata Love Recordings releases a new double-album from DJ & house music producer OM Daddy this month titled "Chicago House Honey," donating 11% of profits to charity, and launches a record release party at Downtown Los Angeles art gallery - The Garage Gallery on Saturday, August 5th from 9pm-3am. Anahata Love Recordings has released over 80 records this year with no signs of slowing down thanks to its main artist OM Daddy who uses self-hypnosis & Yoga Nidra to achieve his goals and dreams. - July 20, 2017 - Anahata Love Recordings
LoyaltyMatch Launches Rewards Program “Sponsorship Simplified” Tools for Venues
Revenue-Generating Rewards Programs Now Possible for Entertainment Venues of All Sizes. - July 19, 2017 - LoyaltyMatch.com
Lazer & Levi, "Those Boys from Colorado" Signed with Indienink Music
Indienink Music is pleased to announce that they have signed Colorado based band Lazer & Levi for the promotion of the upcoming release, "The Prologue." This 5 song EP is the culmination of years of experience. “We are happy to add 'Lazer & Levi' to the Indienink Music Family!” - Marlene Palumbo. “With our music, we want to bring to light our life, love and friendships that we have made along the way leading us to our dreams becoming a reality.” - Lazer and Levi - July 19, 2017 - Indienink Music
Introducing 14 Year Old Pop Vocal Powerhouse Estacia, Which Submitted Her First Album Titled, I Am Estacia to the 60th Grammy® Awards for a Nomination Consideration
Rising teen Pop Artist Estacia, releases her first album, I Am Estacia, on her fourteenth birthday, July 5, 2017. The album includes a remix of her first single “Speak to Me,” released in 2016 and written by her, and includes another seven original songs co-written with her producer, Grammy® Award Winning participant, and Latin Grammy® Nominee Pianist, Lannie Battistini. Her Label, Hands In Motion Music submitted her album to the 60th Grammy® Awards for a Nomination Consideration. - July 18, 2017 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
Jazz Musician, Composer and Arranger Alberto Pibiri Signs with SRI Jazz
The talented and popular, Italian musical artist, Alberto Pibiri has signed a long-term contract with veteran Jazz producer, Shelly Liebowitz’s SRI Jazz label. “I am proud to say that Alberto Pibiri is now where he belongs where his talents are recognized, nurtured and promoted, here at... - July 18, 2017 - SRI Label Group
Summer Variety Show "Tomfoolery" to Hit North Coast Rep Stage
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to announce a revue featuring four actors, a piano and 28 of Lehrer's satirical songs, written in the 1950s and 1960s and known for their "witty naughtiness.” Based on the Tom Lehrer Songbook, it is a show like no other, written by Cameron... - July 18, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) Announces Seattle Based Rock and Roll Band, One Gun Shy, Has Joined the Momma Lynn Family of Companies
Momma Lynn Management announces the Seattle based Rock and Roll band, One Gun Shy, has joined the Momma Lynn family of companies and will release their third album, "Zombie" through a partnership with Pacific Northwest Independent Record Labels, Momma Lynn Records and Lime & Dime Records. - July 14, 2017 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Composer Gabriel Dib Talks About His Creative Process After Winning the Portuguese-Brazilian Award, an International Award
Award Winning composer arrived in Los Angeles in 2013 and since then has written music for 15 TV shows including Castle (ABC), The Family (ABC), Criminal Minds and Criminal Minds Beyond Borders (CBS), as well as studio and indie feature films. - July 13, 2017 - Original Music by Gabriel Dib
Simply Shania Joins Garth Live Tribute at Daytona Beach Bandshell Live Event
Two tribute artists team up on July 21st to honor two of the most successful artists in music history - Garth Brooks and Shania Twain. - July 13, 2017 - Simply Shania
Registration for Vocab Tunes Biweekly Kids Dance Contest Under Way
To make learning an easy and fun activity, Vocab Tunes’ biweekly dance contest for schoolchildren has begun. The purpose of this unique dance competition is to make kids fall in love with learning new English vocab words while making some creative moves on the select educative songs. - July 13, 2017 - VocabTunes
MTS Announces Richard Lynch and Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary "Reunite America" at 4th of July Benefit
On Tuesday, July 4th, 2017, MTS Mananagement Group's Richard Lynch and his band performed with Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary fame at Keepin' It Country Farm in Waynesville, OH. The concert was a benefit to "Reunite America" with the Better Angels non-profit. - July 09, 2017 - MTS Management Group
John Groves at the Polar Talks in Stockholm with Sting and the King
Every year the Polar Prize celebrates music and its creators. It is regarded as one of the music worlds most important awards. This years laureates were Wayne Shorter and Sting. John Groves was invited to speak at the Polar Talks. - July 09, 2017 - Groves Sound Branding GmbH
The Peter Sprague Trio Comes to North Coast Rep for Monday Night Jazz
Monday Night Jazz is back at North Coast Repertory Theatre, July 24th with The Peter Sprague Trio at 7:30pm. The trio explores the jazz tradition of improvisation but with a slightly different spin. They bring their jazz viewpoint to songs that resonate with the boomers: starting with The Beatles,... - July 08, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Black Sabbath's Paranoid Gets Analyzed: The “Greatest Heavy Metal Album” Explored in Depth
The Royal Publisher of Oz (www.theroyalpublisherofoz.com) has announced the availability of its new publication, Black Sabbath: The Illustrated Lyrics Vol 2: Songs of Protest & Apocalypse. The book is available on Createspace.com and Amazon.com. - July 08, 2017 - The Royal Publisher of Oz
Country Music's Sister Duo, Presley & Taylor, Join Buddy Lee Attraction's Roster
Country Music’s hot, new, sister duo, Presley & Taylor, have joined the dynamic roster of Buddy Lee Attractions-Nashville, earlier this week July 5, 2017. Joining Buddy Lee Attractions has paved the way for country music fans across the country to experience the live energy and neo-traditional sound that has made Presley & Taylor the highlight of fairs and festivals in the northeast. - July 07, 2017 - Presley & Taylor
Theatre Arts Academy Presents Inaugural Production of Beauty and the Beast JR
Sudbrink Performance Academy brings new life to the "tale as old as time" - tickets on sale now at sudbrinkacademy.com - July 07, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Everybody Panic! ... Pacific Northwest Independent Record Labels Join Forces
The Momma Lynn family of music related businesses has joined forces with CaviGold Records to bring the music of Everybody Panic! to their fans. - July 07, 2017 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Momma Lynn Records (MLR), Announces Pacific Northwest Band, Cryptamnesia, Has Joined the Momma Lynn Family of Bands and Artists
Momma Lynn Records (MLR) announces Pacific Northwest area band, Cryptamnesia, has joined the Momma Lynn family of music and will be entering the studio this Summer with a planned Fall 2017 release. - July 06, 2017 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Gospel Recording Artist, Jesse TheGospel to Perform in the 2000 Voice Choir for Peace at Yolanda Adams and Hezekiah Walker Concert, July 15th
His Name is Jesse TheGospel. His Goal: Simply to help people come to Christ. A vocalist with superior showmanship and sound, Jesse’s work is a confident blend of smooth melodies and fresh offerings to gospel music. The Singer/Producer and Songwriter grew up in Newark, NJ and has had an... - July 06, 2017 - Elissa Gabrielle Entertainment
Pet Life Radio Co-Founder & Country Music Artist Mark Winter Kicks Off the Summer with a New Single
"Sensual Summer Nights" by Pet Life Radio co-founder Mark Winter is released on all the major digital music outlets. - July 06, 2017 - Pet Life Radio
Love Versus Baseball: A Game of Balls and Strikes; Stellar Scholars Ask "True Love: Romance or Baseball?"
The answer, of course, is "yes," laughs Stellar Scholars Roundtable Editor Francis Dattilo who daily compiles the group's analytics (including site visits) at three o'clock California time. "On a given night our Saints and Scholars satellite site can easily best our love story site... - July 05, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
Ryder DJ Releases #RyderRadio - 027 | Free download
With the Ibiza season now in full flourish, #RyderRadio returns with over an hour of upfront, deep and tech house vibes. Featuring a host of this summer's hottest artists including DJ S.K.T, Offaiah, Gorgon City, Hot Since 82 and more. Brandon Ilsley joins us for this month's guest mix. Full... - July 05, 2017 - Ryder DJ