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National Honors for Waymasters Continue to Accumulate

Waymasters were voted Americas Favorite Country Gospel Group at the 2017 Christian Voice Gospel Music Fan Awards. - May 24, 2017 - Waymasters

MTS Management's Award-Winning Radio Show Host Tapped To Emcee Italian Country Music Festival Featuring JoDee Messina

MTS Management Group's DJ Nik Pizzigoni, award-winning host of Milan-based radio show, "Whiskey And Cigarettes" will emcee the Voghera Country Festival featuring JoDee Messina. The festival will be held June 23-25 in Voghera, Italy, with Ms. Messina performing on June 24. - May 24, 2017 - MTS Management Group

The Official Trailer for New Beyonce and Destiny’s Child Documentary Released by Dousic Entertainment

Trailer for Girls Tyme - Making a Child of Destiny explores Beyonce’s and Destiny’s Child Rise to fame, and the sacrifices of forgotten manager and group creator Andretta Tillman. - May 22, 2017 - Dousic Entertainment Publishing

"Duty Country Honor" by the C.R. Ecker Band Takes Center Stage as a Patriotic Country-Rocker for Freedom Lovers and Its Defenders

"Duty Country Honor" is directed toward Americans and their allies who treasure freedom and to the men and women who put life and limb on the line to defend it. This uptempo anthem, from Charles Ecker and Michael Stanton of Los Angeles, is one of only a few Patriotic songs to come out of the Country Music genre since 9-11, and its message in support of all nation's willing to uphold freedom here and abroad is clear, with the key line, "Kick Up the Good, Knock Down the Bad," anchoring the song. - May 19, 2017 - Charles R. Ecker

Scientology Info Center Hosts Broadway Mother’s Day Tribute

Ms. Joanie Sigal and Mr. Tom Godfrey, veteran performers who make up the singing duo, “Broadway and Beyond,” performed on Saturday May 13th at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. The performance was in honor of Mother’s Day. More than 60 guests attended. - May 19, 2017 - Church of Scientology

MTS Management Announces Ty Herndon Will Headline Star-Studded "Country For A Cause" Nashville Benefit Hosted by Lulu Roman

Ty Herndon will headline the "Country For a Cause" benefit concert, held on June 5th at Nashville Palace. Lulu Roman hosts a star-studded lineup including Kelly Lang, Doug Supernaw, Sylvia, and more. Proceeds benefit charities including Pearl Point. - May 18, 2017 - MTS Management Group

KaDaoYin to Perform Experimental Cross-Cultural Music in Los Angeles and San Francisco International Arts Festival

Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles is proud to present KaDaoYin, who will be performing improvised music on a unique cross-cultural instrumentation on May 30th, 2017 starting 7 pm at their Westwood location. This is the first stop of their 2017 West Coast tour; after this performance, they have been... - May 14, 2017 - Taiwan Academy

Nova Southeastern University’s Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment and Monitoring Lab Institute Rocks the Ocean with Stream2Sea at the Tortuga Music Festival

Nova Southeastern University’s Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment, and Monitoring (CRRAM) Lab welcomed Stream2Sea to their location on Conservation Village during the Tortuga Music Festival, in Ft Lauderdale, FL. The annual festival hosts “Rock the Ocean,” with a weekend long... - May 13, 2017 - Stream2Sea

Randy Moore’s “Sunshine” Radio A1A’s Trop 40 Song Of The Year

“Sunshine State of Mind” written and sung by Randy Moore is The Trop 40 Song of the Year announced today by Radio A1A CEO Harry Teaford. - May 12, 2017 - Highway 59 Records

DREAMA’s “Never Forget” Making Global Impact

Jamaican born singer DREAMA, is making a major reconnect with his fans with a new hit single called “Never Forget,” released on the Somor Sounds record label. The song, popularly referred to as “One a Dem,” due to the lyrics on the very catchy hook, was released on April 14... - May 12, 2017 - DREAMA

2017 ICON Awards to be Held at the Legendary Apache Cafe on Thursday, May 25th

The Trio Partners: EDF Developers, Writing Sessions America & Rolling Out Magazine, announced today that they are having the 4th Annual “ICON Awards” at the legendary Apache Café on Thursday, May 25th, 2017. The memorable night will be filled with Entertainment, Speakers,... - May 11, 2017 - Kevin Shine

Civic Music Association Receives Grant from Phish Fans Funds to Support Young Musicians in Our Community

The Civic Music Association of Milwaukee (CMA) just received an $8,000 grant to help fund their music education and performance opportunities for young musicians in the greater Milwaukee area. The Mockingbird Foundation - a volunteer group of Phish fans, is delivering the initial funds for this... - May 11, 2017 - Civic Music Association of Milwaukee

"St. Elmo's Fire" Recording New Album. 1st Since ‘92.

California based heavy metal band "St. Elmo's Fire" is now recording their first album since 1992. This popular Hollywood group had their entire musical catalog re-released by Pure Steel Records from Germany. Due to that successful campaign, the band is following up with 12 new tracks. - May 10, 2017 - St. Elmo's Fire

It's North Meets South as Stamford Creative Marketing Announces Partnership Agreement with Memphis-Based Trendsetters Music

Former SR VP of Arista Records Ken Levy's Stamford Creative Management joins with Memphis-based urban label Trendsetters Music to promote and expand their artist's base nationally. - May 08, 2017 - Stamford Creative Management

Lit4lyfe.com Proudly Presents Day Break 2017 (Island Summer Beach) Benefiting Boys & Girls Club

Day Break 2017 Island Summer Beach Party produced by Lit4lyfe.com; is an Island summer beach party on top of the city benefiting Richmond's local Boys & Girls Club; Sat., May 20th, from 1pm to 6pm. - May 07, 2017 - Lit4Lyfe

AOK Records Artist, The Knight Family, Announces New Album

Simple, traditional album on tap for beloved Appalachian ministry. - May 07, 2017 - AOK Promotion and Production

Richie Sambora Takes One-of-a-Kind Guitar Auction at Barnstable to Whole New Level

Sambora changing up some tradition for a more worthy cause: Fighting Diabetes. - May 05, 2017 - Richie Sambora

Urban Acoustic Pop Artist Lawrence Lee Releases New Music Video for “Jane” from Debut EP Strings & Dreams

Today, BLE Music Group’s urban acoustic pop artist, Lawrence Lee, released his brand new music video for Jane, the single from his debut EP Strings & Dreams. Jane is a movie-style video that was filmed on the campus of the University of Mobile in Mobile, AL, the school from which Lawrence Lee will earn his bachelor’s degree next week and the place where his debut EP Strings & Dreams was birthed and released. - May 05, 2017 - BLE Music Group

Golden Gate Capital Secures Funding for Five Million Dollars for the Renovation of the Grand Old Opera House in Nashville Nearby Indianapolis, Indiana

Christian Grey, CEO, of Golden Gate Capital is very pleased to announce the funding in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for the purposes of restoring an iconic music and theatrical venue in Nashville, Indiana. Andrew Bloom, Senior VP, "was instrumental in organizing the capital structure and putting the pieces together for this very momentous & historic funding achievement," stated Mr. Grey. - May 05, 2017 - Goldengate Capital

GigGizmo™ Eliminates Local Live Music Drudgery for Online Promo – Autism and Genius Creatively Merge

With a tap or a click, GigGizmo™ is the first web-based tool designed specifically to schedule gigs and rapidly promote local music online so fans can easily find live performers in their towns. - May 04, 2017 - GigGizmo.com

1 in 5 Students Have Hearing Loss; Motes Audio Launches Kickstarter Campaign with the First Headphone Specifically Designed to Protect Students Hearing

Motes Audio today launched a Kickstarter campaign featuring the first volume governing headphones specifically designed for schools and school age students. According to a study by Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Dr. Curhan, one in five students has permanent hearing loss most likely due... - May 02, 2017 - Motes Audio, LLC

Cynthia Harris Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Cynthia Harris of Las Vegas, Nevada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Cynthia Harris Ms. Harris is the President and Owner of... - May 02, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

National Recording Artist LOU Releases Ed Sheeran Cover as His Latest Single: New Album Coming in September 2017

Multi-platinum recording artist, musician, composer and producer LOU releases a cover version of the Ed Sheeran track “Postcards” as his latest single. - May 02, 2017 - Cornerworld Records

Soundgarden and RAACE Offer Fans a Chance to Win Autographed Guitar

Fundraiser Coincides with Band’s Spring Tour, National Child Abuse Prevention Month - May 01, 2017 - RAACE

MTS Management's Rahn Anthoni Wins Best Contemporary Christian Song at 2017 Indie Music Channel Awards

MTS Management's Atlanta-based r&b/dance hip hop artist, Rahn Anthoni won Best Contemporary Christian Song at the 2017 Indie Music Channel Awards, held last Sunday, April 23rd in Hollywood, CA. "I'll Trust You" was produced by Dove Award Winner, Fred Jerkins III. - May 01, 2017 - MTS Management Group

Cerebellion: Release Official Video for "Cold"

The video opens with a room engulfed in fire, which quickly cuts to a young man sitting in an empty room watching TV. The music begins with a tight guitar groove followed by a subtle vocal melody. After a brief moment of calm, “Cold” abruptly transitions into a blistering explosion of sound, coincided by images of the young man fixating on what he sees on the screen, which appears to change him in some way. - April 30, 2017 - Cerebellion

The Visual and Performing Arts Come Together in This Denver Area Spring Concert

Parker Arts presents a nature-inspired event that combines the visual and performing arts. Parker Symphony Orchestra and Plein Air Painters of America will perform great works of music alongside breathtaking paintings in this classical music concert and art show May 5 at the PACE Center in Parker, CO. - April 29, 2017 - Parker Symphony Orchestra

Bill Keis Releases New Book “The Complete Guide to Learning Music”

Professional musician, teacher and author, Bill Keis http://billkeismusiclessons.com/#book has released a book titled, “The Complete Guide to Learning Music.” Bill Keis noticed that students would have difficulty understanding and applying music only after they didn’t understand... - April 29, 2017 - Bill Keis Music

DTR Inc’s CEO Jay Goldberg Holding Free Lecture/Concert at Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach, Florida

The free lecture/live concert is The Year in Rock Music – 1973 and will be on Saturday, April 29th at 1:00 PM. - April 28, 2017 - DTR Inc.

Fresno Oli and Chunky Beatz - Reaching Their Next Level of Their Music Milestone

Fresno Oli and Chunky Beatz based out of Oregon, has now partnered with Nikki Black Management for their Marketing Milestone needs. Effective in April, 2017, they have began their first campaign for their Music track,”What’s Your Phone Number” produced by Israel and co-produced by... - April 28, 2017 - Nikki Black Management

Groundbreaking First Week of Sales for We Here Now Music Group

We Here Now Music Group has a groundbreaking first week of sales behind their bold move of releasing three new artist to the music industry all on the same day. Representing the Philly area, both Parris Bowens single "Stay" entered at #4 and Edward "Busta" Fields single... - April 26, 2017 - We Here Now Music Group, LLC

O-Town is Back and Better Than Ever; New Single, "Empty Space" Out Now

Musical group, O-Town, released their first single, "Empty Space," off of their forthcoming EP. - April 26, 2017 - O-Town

Flute and Vocal Maven Ragan Whiteside Announces New CD, "Treblemaker"

Ragan Whiteside, the flautist-singer who catches the ear like few in the world of contemporary jazz can, is getting ready to make waves this May 12th with the release of her fourth studio album, Treblemaker. - April 25, 2017 - Randis Music

Global Sounds Records Releases Various International Artist Compilation Album Featuring Artists from the U.S., New Zealand, Canada and the U.K.

Global Sounds Records (U.S.) Secures Deal with Entertainment One Distribution. - April 25, 2017 - Global Sounds Records

Roots Rockers Monty Warren & The Friggin' Whatevers Featured in Entertainment Lineup for Hooligans' NASCAR Party and Barbecue (4/23) (West Palm Beach, Fla.)

Roots Rockers Monty Warren & The Friggin' Whatevers will play tributes to Chuck Berry, the Rolling Stones, Beatles and tunes off their own albums at Hooligans NASCAR Party & Barbecue. Date: Sunday, April 23; Time: 1-6pm EST; Location: Hooligans, 8344 Garden Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33404; Phone: (561) 842-0336 - April 22, 2017 - Monty Warren, Musician

CracKerman Announces New Lineup

Las Vegas alternative rock band CracKerman have announced their new lineup (pictured from left to right) * Ryan Bixler (bass) * Tyler Lawson (vocals, guitar) * Jon Papineau (drums) * Kristian Roloff (guitar) The new lineup of CracKerman will make its live debut at ShepFest, set to take place on... - April 21, 2017 - Jayde Monroe Productions, LLC

Alessandro Bagagli Announces the Release of His New Album "Out in the Nowhere"

Alessandro Bagagli is happy to announce the release of the 6th new album of his discography, "Out in the Nowhere," available worldwide on June 2, 2017. First single and video, “Waitin’ 4 2nite” is out now. Album pre-order on iTunes and Amazon will start May 2, 2017 and it will entitle the customers to a free download of the first single. - April 21, 2017 - Alessandro Bagagli Music

Spinning 12 Inches of Pure Pleasure. Meet Rouchos, Toronto's Vinyl Only Techno DJ.

Andreas Marouchos (DJ Name Rouchos) is by no means a stranger to the Toronto Electronic Dance Music Scene. Having established himself as a radio, club and special events DJ, his vinyl only sets vary from groovy House to dark minimalism, but all with a heavy Techno flavour in them. In a career now spanning two decades, Rouchos’ mixing skills are second only to the occasional audaciousness of his selections. You can catch his monthly sets on CTRLROOM.ca as well as clubs and bars in the GTA. - April 20, 2017 - Andreas Marouchos

Underground Techno Music Inspired "Locked Groove" Paintings Will be on Display in Van Der Plas Gallery, New York, with a Purpose to Break Cultural Stereotypes

Hungarian contemporary artist Hevesi Daniel Marcel will feature two of his “Locked groove” paintings in a Adriaan Van Der Plas’ Lower East Side Manhattan gallery from 17th to 23rd April, 2017. Through his artworks, Daniel wants to break cultural patterns and bring contemporary fine art and underground electronic music respecting people together. - April 17, 2017 - Hevesi Daniel Marcel

Ontario Emperor Releases First Full-Length Album in Over 17 Years

Ontario Emperor releases digital album "Salad" on Bandcamp. - April 17, 2017 - Empoprises

Nashville Church of Scientology Holds "Swing Into Health" Concert

The Nashville Church of Scientology recently held a community concert in observance of World Health Day, called "Swing Into Health." - April 15, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Another Reality Presents Virtual and Augmented Reality ARt Gallery

Level 1 co-hosts the upcoming all-day event, in partnership with Sketchfab and Littlestar, to bring virtual reality to the masses. - April 14, 2017 - Another Reality

Documentary Film by Entrepreneur Turned National Recording Artist Bobby Shelton Released

Nashville, Tennessee multimedia production company Anam Multimedia has released the documentary film "Bobby Shelton - A Life on Track." The film showcases the life of highly successful entrepreneur and craftsman turned National recording artiist Bobby Shelton. Alabama born Shelton, has... - April 14, 2017 - Anam Multimedia

Welcome to Bandbasher

The music industry will never be the same. - April 13, 2017 - bandbasher inc.

Sadistic Jazz Duo the Ex-Bombers Receive Mysterious Promotional Film

Inspired by the provocative sounds of the duo, an anonymous new wave filmmaker alters an Ex-Bombers’ promotional film into a whole new work of cinematic sultriness. - April 13, 2017 - Cavetone Records

Direct Sound Extreme Isolation Headphones Reinforces Its “No Hype” Commitment

Function over fashion is a company hallmark for Direct Sound, whose extreme isolation headphones are used by professional musicians and enthusiasts alike in the studio and on stage. - April 12, 2017 - Direct Sound

Gravity & Grace Dance Studio is Now Open

Gravity & Grace is a new dance studio located in North Central Phoenix. Offering quality dance education to students of all ages! New classes starting up for Teen/Adult and Preschool children. Please visit www.gravityandgracedance.com for more information. - April 12, 2017 - Gravity & Grace Dance Studio