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Singer Joe Simon Reflects on an Extraordinary Career That Took Him from the Cotton Fields to the Top of the Charts
One of the last great male soul voices returns with a new documentary, a new book and a new single with The Temptations. - September 15, 2016 - Stamford Creative Management
Cedar Lake Cellars to Host Sixth Annual Fall Fest
Celebration to feature live music from three St. Louis bands. - September 14, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Le Affaire Music to Present Detroit Soul Explosion
Detroit, a major center in the creation of such legendary music milestones as birthplace of the "The Motown Sound" and Techno will ignite as Le Affaire Music presents Detroit Soul Explosion. The concert will take place on October 1, 2016 at 8:00 pm at The Music Hall, 350 Madison in... - September 13, 2016 - Big Noise
Among Legends Release New Single on Exclaim! Music Ahead of Hello Sailor Records Compilation
Waterloo pop-punk band Among Legends released a new single today, streaming exclusively on Exclaim! Music. “We Were Vaguely Saints” is the lead single on Hello Sailor Records’ upcoming compilation album Coveted, due out September 16. “We thought it would be fun to ask bands... - September 12, 2016 - Among Legends
The Buggies to Play Hard Rock Cafe in Boston
Hear Now Live and WEMF Radio will present The Buggies at the Hard Rock Cafe on Clinton Street in Boston, MA on Friday, September 30 at 11:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and patrons must be over 21 years old to attend. The Buggies are creating quite a stir up and down the East Coast, having just conquered... - September 12, 2016 - Big Noise
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) Announces Seattle Singer-Songwriter, Abby London, Has Joined the Momma Lynn Family of Companies
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) announces Seattle Singer-Songwriter, Abby London has joined the Momma Lynn family of companies and will enter the studio in the Fall of 2016. MLM Founder and CEO, Michael Decker says that “We are very happy to bring Abby London into the Momma Lynn family of unique... - September 10, 2016 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Sabakuch Music to be Launched by Renowned Punjabi Singer Sukh-E on 9th September 2016
India’s first ever music platform for earning money through original music. - September 09, 2016 - Sabakuch.com
Record Setting Country Gospel Group, Waymasters, to Headline Saturday Night’s North Carolina Mountain State Fair
Christian Country Gospel’s No. 1 group, Waymasters, will headline the Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival at the 2016 North Carolina Mountain State Fair. - September 08, 2016 - Waymasters
Controversial N.W.A. Manager Jerry Heller Up for Posthumous Award at Miami Web Fest
The Diva Docs and Jerry Heller score an award nomination at Miami Web fest 2016 for "The NWA Chronicles," a 3-part interview series. Mr Heller passed Friday September 2, after a heart attack and subsequent automobile accident. - September 08, 2016 - Melbadelphia Entertainment
If You Love Me (Discal Remix): Another Major Hit Record Release by Angel Sessions
Angel Sessions has done it again, with another hit single, "If You Love Me (DiscaL Remix) coming worldwide. - September 06, 2016 - Angel Sessions Music
MTS Management's Inspirational Artist Eddy Mann Releases Worship Retrospective "RE: Prize" Ahead of VA and TN Dates
MTS Management Group's Philly-based singer-songwriter and worship leader, Eddy Mann has released "RE: Prize," a retrospective collection of previously-released worship songs. Mann has announced September and October tour dates in Virginia and Tennessee. - September 06, 2016 - MTS Management Group
The Recording Academy Presents in Honor of Keith Emerson
The Recording Academy®’s charity MusiCares® will present Musicians In Pain—Get Help and Keep Your Gig in memory of rock keyboardist Keith Emerson. Register early. - September 05, 2016 - Reflection Media
New Gamer Music Album - Ancient Aires & Marches; Music by Gamers for Gamers
Rich Staats' fifth album is geared for gamers. Music by a Gamer for Gamers. The songs are a fusion of instrumental, traditional instruments, electronica, and choral designed to have the maximum positive impact on your gaming sessions. These tracks are great for action adventure movies too. Genre: Electronic: Acid Techno; Release Date: 2016. - September 03, 2016 - Rich Staats
Freedom Records and The Wright Media Publishing Company Present The Anarchy Militant Rebel Militia's New Release "Back to the Slave Ship"
New compilation available for free download at anarchymilitant.wixsite.com/anarchymilitant. - September 02, 2016 - The Wright Media Publishing Company
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Selling Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments
Noah's Park & Playgrounds Now Offering Wide Variety of Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments to its online E-commerce store, www.noahsplay.com - September 01, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Recked Entertainment Sign Ever More Broken to Management Deal
Grafton, IL based Alternative Rock Band “Ever More Broken” has signed exclusively to Recked Entertainment for management. This heavy yet melodic group is a fresh line up of talented musicians eager and ready to go in a new direction. Ever More Broken will be releasing their 1st single... - September 01, 2016 - Recked Entertainment
Online Radio Station Launches a Dedicated Classical Percussion Music Program
Classic Pinellas Radio announces a new online radio program dedicated to classical percussion music called “Percussion Panorama.” - September 01, 2016 - Stephen P Brown
The Head of a Girl Announce Newly Released Debut 6 Song E.P. Titled “someplace somewhere.”
The Head of a Girl released their much anticipated alternative/ electronic/ industrial debut E.P. entitled “someplace somewhere.” on the 8 TRAX Sound label. - September 01, 2016 - Mylinda Montroy
Earth III (Earth 3) Guitar Straps Look to Make Comeback
Roy Jones, creator of the Lollipop Guitar and former employee of Earth III guitar straps and music products has applied for the trademark rights and will attempt to bring the classic guitar straps back to the market place. - August 31, 2016 - Roy Jones
Free Blues for Peace Event 9/21/16 at White House
A free music event, Blues for Peace, will be held in Washington, D.C.'s Lafayette Park outside of The White House on September 21, 2016 to coincide with International Day of Peace. Music starts at 11AM and will end at 2PM. - August 30, 2016 - Windmill Music
Wizard World's New Music Concert Series Returns with Purity Ring at The National in Richmond, Friday, September 9
Canadian EDM duo Corin Roddick, Megan James Continue Successful New Series in Conjunction With Wizard World Comic Con Richmond. - August 30, 2016 - Fan Expo HQ
Progressive Rock Band Desert Dragon Announces European Tour
Prog Rock Band Desert Dragon featuring ex-White Wizzard members Joseph Michael and Will Wallner to tour Europe. - August 29, 2016 - Desert Dragon
Listening Room YYC is Relaunching in September
After a brief summer hiatus, Calgary's Listening Room - house concert style events in intimate settings without distractions - is relaunching in September with two unique concepts - The Circle and The Classics. The Circle is a unique singer/songwriter circle concept featuring the original works of local artists, as well as interpretations of notable songwriters. The Classics will feature local vocalists interpreting the works of classic jazz artists, along with the house band. - August 29, 2016 - The Music Entrepreneur
Singer Jack Jones to Host "Spotlight on Jack Jones" Airing on Crooner Radio Online
Legendary singer will host a listening party on the internet's #1 Vocal Jazz, "Crooners Only" station. - August 27, 2016 - Crooner Radio
Simba La La: World Music for Children CD Release
Erie Art Museum Invites the Community to a World Music CD-Release Party for Families. - August 27, 2016 - Erie Art Museum
Christian Music Trendsetter Carman Returns to the Stage Triumphant After Life-Threatening Cancer Battle
Bringing life and hope to families across the country in the high energy 2016 "CinemaSonic Experience" Tour - August 25, 2016 - Carman
Wantreez Music Enters Contract for Big Data with the Most Popular Music Identification App; Shazam
Store music service provider, Wantreez Music (www.rhymeduck.com, CEO: Noh Jong-chan), has announced that the company made a partnership to be supplied with big data from the most popular music identification app company, Shazam. Wantreez Music will be able to receive a huge amount of Shazam’s... - August 25, 2016 - Wantreez Music
International Producer Actor Lily Lisa Shares Spotlight with First Global Virtual Reality Conference
Lily Lisa known for her exquisite taste in fashion and global fan base wows them at the 2016 GVRC. - August 23, 2016 - Lily Lisa
MTS Management's Award-Winning Canadian Musician Raises Funds for Schools, Orphanages and Safe Houses in Tanzania
On Friday, August 19th, MTS Management's award-winning Canadian musician Ed Roman performed at Terra Nova Public House in Terra Nova, ON to raise funds for The Bahati Project. The socially aware artist raised funds for schools, orphanages and safe houses in Tanzania. - August 23, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Chart Topping Soul-Funk-Blues Band Become Top Nominees for 2016 Native American Music Awards
WI Blues Chart Toppers, The GroovaLottos are nominated for "Best Pop Recording" of 2016 by NAMA, and they need your vote. Public Voting Now Open. - August 22, 2016 - TheGroovaLottos
MVB Entertainment Takes Its Indie Label MVB Records Overseas
MVB Records, the "digital recorded-music label" division of MVB Entertainment LLC, is now officially operating in Europe. - August 19, 2016 - MVB Entertainment LLC
Summer in the City Gets a Little Hotter with Uptempo Pop Romp "L.A. Nights" from Indie Singer/Songwriter/Producer Ayhan Sahin
It has been celebrated by variety of artists. And now the city of Los Angeles has a brand new sonic love letter, thanks to Ayhan Sahin’s “L.A. Nights,” released by independent label Young Pals Music. - August 18, 2016 - Young Pals Music
Rapper 50 Cents Effen Vodka Hype Man, the Trun Up King Will be Performing Live August 27th in Muskegon, Mi. Brought to You by Smith Entertainment LLC
The Turn Up King will be performing tracks from his upcoming mix tape The Turn Up king Vol.1. - August 18, 2016 - Smith Entertainment LLC
1 eMusic.com Releases New Free Music App
1 eMusic.com releases new Free Music App for all genres of music featuring major artists and emerging artists. - August 18, 2016 - Adoni
Indy Band Rex Lucferius Hits 10 Million Plays on SoundCloud for New Album Cross Roads
Indy Band Rex Luciferius hits 10 Million Plays on SoundCloud for new album Cross Roads. Alternative & Country Blues band Rex Luciferius published by 9th Level, a division of Adoni Music, has had over 10 Million plays in the 10 days their new album has been on SoundCloud for free. - August 17, 2016 - Adoni
Coast Music Debuts New Logo, Website and Focus on Rock and Popular Music Styles
Coast Music Rocks! That's the new message this prominent music school wants their community, students and teachers know - and to emphasize the new focus on teaching real world rock and other popular music styles. The new logo and website represents Coast Music and their faculty of working, professional musicians, all with a passion for teaching music. - August 16, 2016 - Coast Music
Kyanite Captains Release New Single "Tolerant Man"
Kyanite Captains are proud to announce the release of their newest single, "Tolerant Man," the second single released from their new upcoming CD. The single is a hard-driven blues-based power-rock song that clearly defines Kyanite Captains' heavy side with dark vocal harmonies and an... - August 15, 2016 - Big Noise
The Burbans to Take the Stage at Untermyer Park in Yonkers
The Untermyer Performing Arts Council announces August 27th Concert. - August 14, 2016 - The Burbans
4 Songs by New Age Artist Albedo Nominated for Utah Music Awards
Four songs by the New Age Music Artist Albedo have just been nominated for awards by the Utah Music Awards in two categories. The song "Mercury, the Winged Messenger" from the album "The Planets" was nominated for Best Instrumental Cover. The songs "Cassini,"... - August 13, 2016 - Albedo Music
Daddy Issues, an Alternative, Pop, Rock Band in Southern, California Launches New Album
"Handle It" to be Released September 10, 2016 - August 11, 2016 - Daddy Issues
Emmy-Winner Geoff Notkin Brings Film Premiere, One-Man Show to Edinburgh Fringe Festival 12-14 August
Notkin hosting European Premiere of "Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously" - August 10, 2016 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Hip-Hop Artist Josh Stimpson Releases Brand New Single Knight in Shining Armour and Second Album to Follow Later in the Year
Josh Stimpson Rap/Hip-Hop artist releases a brand new single. - August 10, 2016 - JoshStimpsonMusic
NJProghouse Concert Series to Host Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins
Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins classic trio configuration to play Northeast and Midwest dates for the first time since forming in the 1990s. Mike Keneally has played with Frank Zappa, Steve Vai and many others, in addition to his long-standing solo career. - August 10, 2016 - NJProghouse Progressive Music Series
MTS Management Group's Inspirational Singer-Songwriter Eddy Mann Announces Pre-Sale and Release Date for "RE: Prize"
MTS Management Group's Philly-based singer-songwriter and worship leader, Eddy Mann has announced the pre-sale and worldwide release dates for "RE: Prize." Presale for the collection of previously-released worship songs is August 9th, with a September 6th release date. - August 08, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Canadian Construction Worker Turned Country Rocker Signs with MTS, Releases "This Ain't My Day"
Canadian country singer/songwriter/producer Jim Levatte has signed with MTS Management Group and MTS Records for publicity and promotion of his single, "This Ain't My Day." After a 2013 car accident, Levatte left construction work for country music. - August 07, 2016 - MTS Management Group
MTS Management Group Artists Receive 18 Nominations at 2016 IMEA Awards
The International Music and Entertainment Association has named their Official Nominees for the 4th Annual IMEA Awards. TJ Leonard and Ed Roman received 4 nominations each, leading all MTS Artists, who tallied 18 nominations. - August 07, 2016 - MTS Management Group
"The Sounds of Sinatra" with Sid Mark Airs Tomorrow on Crooner Radio Online
Nationally Acclaimed Show "The Sounds of Sinatra" Can be listened to online on Crooner Radio. - August 06, 2016 - Crooner Radio
Scientology Information Center Announces Future Musical Events
The Clearwater Community Choir’s performance on July 24th sparked musical events to fill the future calendar. - August 06, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Iconic Actor/Musician Corey Feldman Makes History with Official Debut on Billboard Chart
Corey Feldman has made history. Corey’s biggest passion, and he has produced music for many of his films throughout the years, but has finally reached his ultimate goal and made history by having his hit single “Go 4 It!” featuring Snoop Dogg, make its debut on the Billboard Chart. Go 4 It! is also currently on the Digital Radio Tracker charts, The Record World charts, The Radio Wave Monitor charts, the MediaBase charts, the BDS charts and now he hit #40 on the Radio & Records chart. - August 05, 2016 - Corey Feldman
The Head of a Girl Set to Release Debut 6 Song EP
The Head of a Girl is releasing their debut E.P. on the 8 TRAX Sound label. This much anticipated alternative / electronic / industrial E.P. entitled “someplace somewhere.” is set for release August 26, 2016. - August 05, 2016 - Mylinda Montroy