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33 Music Group Scott Sorensen Announces Entertainment Vacancies for 2016/2017
Scott Sorensen, Founder and CEO of the worlds leading 5 star Hotel Entertainment Management company, 33 Music Group, today announces entertainment vacancies in 5 star hotels for 2016/2017. - May 03, 2016 - 33 Music Group
North Carolina Recording Artist Niki Fellowz Releases Debut EP
R&B/Pop artist Niki Fellowz releases her much anticipated EP and single "Supa Girl." - April 30, 2016 - Niki Fellowz
Dreamkiller Signs with M7 Agency
Now Booking 2016 National Tour Dates. - April 29, 2016 - Dreamkiller, LLC
Harvard Epworth Concert Series and Americas Musicworks Present Acclaimed Ensemble Aubade (Peter H. Bloom, Francis Grimes, Mary Jane Rupert): Music of Debussy and Ravel
Ensemble Aubade, praised for “intensity, imagination, skill and finesse,” will perform May 7 at Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church in Cambridge, MA. The concert celebrates the 100th anniversary of the magnificent Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp by Claude Debussy. Also: music by Maurice Ravel, Ladislas de Rohozinski, and Arnold Bax. Aubade is managed by Americas Musicworks. - April 28, 2016 - Americas Musicworks
Jim Vegas CD Release "Rock N Roll Ain't Cheap"
Roots Musician Jim Vegas will release his 3rd album "Rock N Roll Ain't Cheap" on Goonzy Magoo Records May 13th. Available on Amazon & I-tunes - April 27, 2016 - Goonzy Magoo Records
MTS Management's Ed Roman Releases Veterans Benefit Video Featuring Award Winning Artists from Around the Globe
MTS Management Group's award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ed Roman has released the music video for his Heart Songs for Veterans benefit, "Lay One Down." The video features clips from award-winning artists from around the world. - April 26, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Millennial Hip-Hop Dancer “YvngSwag” YouTube Dance Video “My Boo” Has Sparked a Bit of Craze Among College Basketball Players
College basketball players around the country are posting videos dancing to Ghost Town DJ's "My Boo," a song released in 1995. - April 25, 2016 - YvngSwag Entertainment
NYC-Based Producer & Songwriter Ayhan Sahin Releases Fourth Single "Love Everybody" from Award-Winning Album "Pop"
Issued by indie label Young Pals Music, the joyous pop anthem celebrates unity and diversity. - April 25, 2016 - Young Pals Music
MTS Management Group's Kinderjazz Wins Best Latin Children's Song at April 2016 Akademia Awards
MTS' Australian big jazz band for kids, Kinderjazz has won Best Latin Children's Song for "Do The Latin Alphabet" at the April 2016 Akademia Awards. Past winners include Grammy Winners and chart-topping musicians. - April 25, 2016 - MTS Management Group
TVC16 - A Celebration of David Bowie - Benefit Concert
Concert & Benefit Featuring an Eclectic Gathering of Southern California Musicians Will Benefit Max's Kansas City Project. - April 24, 2016 - Slipped Disc Entertainment
New Album Coming Soon: "La Vida Te Da Sorpresas" by Cuban Singer and Tres Player, Tito Gonzalez Y Su Son De Cuba
On June 17, 2016, El Cerrito Records will release “La Vida Te Da Sorpresas,” an album by Cuban Singer and Tres player, Tito Gonzalez y su son de Cuba, resident of El Cerrito, California. A release party will follow on June 26 at 7 pm, at Freight & Salvage, in Berkeley, CA. - April 22, 2016 - El Cerrito Records
Online Music Production Company SongCat Presents at the Prestigious Canadian Music Week
Offering music production, mixing & mastering, session singers & musicians and consulting, the innovative enterprise will participate May 5 in the "CMW Startup Launch Pad." - April 22, 2016 - SongCat LLC
Electronic Pop/Rock Band HUNGER Announces 2016 Tour
Album release to coincide with opening tour date in NYC in 2016 - April 21, 2016 - James Walton Productions
ILTG Media Launches a Talent Management Division Aimed at Discovering New Personalities & Bringing New Opportunities to Existing Personalities in the Wine Industry
ILTG Media, the Voice of the Modern Wine Culture, recently opened a Talent Management division to complement its push of defining the next phase of the wine industry. As wine hits critical mass and the industry sees trends of total revenue increase YoY ($37 billion in 2014), co-founders Taj... - April 21, 2016 - ILTG MEDIA
Sandro Cooks Up Some Chicken Pot Pie
Legendary rocker Sandro is back with a brand new album and video featuring Chicken Pot Pie. - April 21, 2016 - SRI Label Group
From Sing Sing to Soft Power: Lord Cultural Resources to Host Event
A conversation exploring how cultural institutions and artists are wielding their “soft power” to spur positive change in New York and beyond. - April 20, 2016 - Lord Cultural Resources
Trevino Enterprises is Proud to Announce the Video Debut Acoustic Pop Recording Artist Randi Driscoll
Acoustic Pop Singer Randi Driscoll Who Gained National Attention for Her Anti-Hate Benefit Single What Matters Continues the Rest of her Tapestry of Stories in Song with the Grand Premiere of Her New Video Release Event in Los Angeles - April 20, 2016 - Trevino Enterprises
Superb Being: Making a Splash in the Hip-Hop/Pop Community
Indie artist Superb Being releases a single called "No One Compares ft. Justin Bieber" in attempts to create a Buzz for his upcoming debut entitled "A Grand Entrance (The Debut)." Although there is no set date for the album release, he has released the cover art. No One Compares is a vivid tale of boy meets girl and becomes infatuated. Superb Being is a hopeless romantic, who mentions things like wining and dinning his mate. - April 15, 2016 - Actualll E. (The Winning Circle) LLC
One Night Only - A Night of Fashion
A Night of Fashion to... have fun, be inspired by guest speakers, win incrediable door prizes, feel warmth, hear extravagant melodies from Ashthon Jones, Angelina Sherie, and Cristina Quinones, witness exquisite fashion, want to support a breast cancer survivor even more, share a smile, indulge in laughter, network with several business and industry professionals, sample amazing food, indulge in a beverage, and support a great cause all at the same time, for One Night Only. - April 12, 2016 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Chart-Topping Musician’s Film "Empty Box of Wine" Nominated at Upcoming NOVA Film Festival
San Francisco, as seen through the eyes of a musician, shines in animated new music video from Jour Majesty. - April 12, 2016 - Michael Perry
Illustrious Aardvark Jazz Orchestra to Release New CD, Passages - Show to Feature Music by Music Director Mark Harvey
Called “stunningly beautiful and adventurous” (New York City Jazz Record), the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra continues its 43rd season with the release of the band’s 14th CD, Passages, featuring works by founder and music director Mark Harvey. “Aardvark Jazz Orchestra proves once more its reputation as one of the best jazz ensembles in the world.” (Jazz Podium, Germany). - April 11, 2016 - Americas Musicworks
David Gilmore & Energies of Change at Sculler's
KCC Productions presents David Gilmore and Energies of Change April 21 at Sculler's Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston 02134 at 8 PM. Tickets are $30 ($70 with dinner.) Tickets and info at (617) 562-4111 or scullersjazz.com. David Gilmore has recorded and performed with many of... - April 11, 2016 - KCC Productions
MTS Releases Swedish Country Artist TJ Leonard's Sophomore Single, "The River"
MTS Management and Swedish country artist, TJ Leonard have released TJ's 2nd US radio single, "The River." It is the follow up to his Top 10 country chart debut, "Remember Those Times." - April 11, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Trevino Enterprises is Proud to Announce the Release of Malfi López' First Single Enséñame a Olvidarte
A new artist who shines with talent and charisma. - April 10, 2016 - Trevino Enterprises
Lyric Artists of New York and St. Michael’s Church to Present Verdi’s "Aida" as a Benefit for Refugee Charities
Lyric Artists of New York (LANY), in conjunction with St. Michael’s Church in Manhattan, presents Verdi’s Aida, one of the greatest operatic works of all time. This inaugural production will benefit refugee charities MSF/Doctors Without Borders and the SAMS Foundation. - April 09, 2016 - Lyric Artists of New York
Kontras Quartet & Kruger Brothers Blend Classical & Folk Music at NEIU - April 15 @ 7:30 PM
Bluegrass trio The Kruger Brothers will be joined by the Kontras String Quartet as part of Northeastern Illinois University's Jewel Box Series. - April 09, 2016 - Kontras Quartet
Queen of SF Bay Area Radio Christie James to Host Pro Wrestling Fundraiser
Pro Wrestling Revolution is pleased to announce the Queen of Bay Area Radio Christie James will be the host of Reina de la Revolucion! Christie has been on the Bay Area airwaves since 2004 and can currently be heard daily as a host of the Chino and Christie in the Morning Show on 98.1 KISS FM. - April 08, 2016 - Pro Wrestling Revolution
Augusta Ray Signs with AStar Promotions for Management and Booking Nashville, TN (4/7/16)
AStar Promotions is proud to introduce country artist Augusta Ray as the newest addition to its’ roster where she joins several other performers, including The Mantz Brothers for management and booking representation. With offices located in Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL and Lake Geneva, WI,... - April 07, 2016 - AStar Promotions
Angel Sessions Music is Releasing New Singles, Feed My Sheep and The Great I Am DiscaL Remix Worldwide
After the release of Angel's new album, Know Them by Their Fruits released November 21st 2015, comes two new singles that are already making a buzz in the music industry on radio stations and magazine. Know Them by Their Fruits won an award for best Contemporary Gospel song from the Akademia Music Awards. - April 07, 2016 - Angel Sessions Music
Heart Dance Records Announces Major Album Releases for April
Heart Dance Records is releasing Trialogue, featuring the supergroup of Sherry Finzer, Darin Mahoney, and Will Clipman; and label debut albums for Michelle Qureshi and David Donner. - April 07, 2016 - Heart Dance Records
Heroes Of The Resistance is the First Band in the Final of the Hard Rock Rising 2016 Contest
Heroes of the Resistance (HTR), announced that they are the first band in the final of the Hard Rock Rising 2016 contest. Hard Rock Rising is a global contest involving the Hard Rock Cafe franchises around the globe - April 06, 2016 - Heroes Of The Resistance
Redrum Debuts His New Music Video "Crash Symphony" Filmed Entirely at SXSW 2016
Redrum debuts his new music video "Crash Symphony" filmed entirely at South by South West 2016 with a continuous shot from the music venue and brought into the packed streets of SXSW while on the Writters Block Tour. Filmed in one take, which was asked by the rapper to show spontaneity. The artists filmed in the chorus didn't even know they were shooting until seconds before the camera started to roll which gave it an edgy feel. - April 05, 2016 - Mekanizm Records
Kent Musician Releases Debut Single “Connect”
Singer-Songwriter and Psychedelic Rock Artist Ben Brown Introduces Solo EP - April 05, 2016 - Ben Brown
Indie Rapper Gains Major Record Label Backing to Host Televised Annual Spring Fest Concert
Fresh off the release of a Universal Music Group-distributed album release, Florida rapper and Bounce-Jacksonville cable reality TV show producer Dez Nado announced earlier today via his website (www.WhoIsDezNado.com) that his VIPSquad Entertainment label will be hosting DUVAL SpringFest 2016, north Florida’s biggest all-indie annual concert series in Jacksonville, FL. - April 04, 2016 - Dez Nado
Madelyn Victoria, Hicks, MTS Management Nominated for Nashville Music Awards Event
MTS Management Group and their clients, Madelyn Victoria and Hicks are final ballot nominees in the Chris Top Program's WOBA Awards. The event will be held at BB Kings in Nashville, on June 12, 2016. - April 03, 2016 - MTS Management Group
The Co-Op Communique Volume Two Released via Bandcamp
Second edition continues music discovery initiative founded by Introverse Media. - April 03, 2016 - Introverse Music Ltd.
VOENA Kicks Up Its Heels and Raises Funds for Its Music Programs with an Evening of Dancing, BBQ and Beer on Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 pm at the Lagunitas Brewing Co.
VOENA Children’s Choir will host an evening of dancing, BBQ and beer “Western Style” on Tuesday, April 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Lagunitas Brewing Co. located at 1280 N. McDowell Boulevard in Petaluma. This fun-filled evening will include live music by Dginn, a 4 to 8 piece high-energy dance band, special performances by VOENA students, a live and silent auction, and delicious BBQ and Lagunitas beer. All proceeds benefit VOENA's life changing music programs for youth. - April 01, 2016 - VOENA
Smarter Toddler® Celebrates 14 Years of Instilling a Love of Art, Music & Learning in NYC Children
Leading Arts-Based Nursery & Preschool, Smarter Toddler®, Continues to Provide High Quality Childcare and Early Childhood Education Services to New York City Families for 14 Years - April 01, 2016 - Smarter Toddler
Song Keepers, Ltd Launches the “First Nations Music Source” Providing Music Service for Native American Radio DJs
New digital music project provides new music and artist sound drops for Native American radio hosts, shows and stations through First Nations Music Source. - March 31, 2016 - Song Keepers, LTD
Mister Sir Releases the Powerful "Sleep" Album
“I’m walking down the street, singing like there‘s nobody here” is the inaugural line from "Oh, The Payday! (Midnight)," the first single from Mister Sir’s debut release, Sleep (Sunset Recordings). - March 31, 2016 - Sunset Corporation of America
Bruce Lev to Team Up with Grammy Award Nominee Armand Hutton for New Single
Big Noise artist and singer-songwriter Bruce Lev is proud to announce the release of his new single "What You Do To Me." The song was composed after a Neil Young concert in which Bruce was inspired to write a song with harmonica interludes. Then Bruce discovered the powerful voice and... - March 30, 2016 - Big Noise
Music Artist John Law Releases Singles Including "Next Level" & Covers
Californian hip hop artist, Darryl Hines, who goes by John Law, changed his artist name a few times before finally settling on John Law, and also rejected being in a group in high school for personal reasons in order to maintain his solo career as a hip hop artist—and Timeline, his debut... - March 30, 2016 - DJ aka John Law
Third Street Music School Settlement’s Annual Spring Gala to Honor: Sting and Brenda Harris at 121st Anniversary Benefit, May 16th
Featuring Special Performance by Third Street Music School Settlement - March 29, 2016 - Third Street Music School
Pretty Girls That Rock the Mic for Breast Cancer Awareness
Seven dynamic Austin female musicians are scheduled to perform at the “Pretty Girls that Rock the Mic” benefit concert on behalf of breast cancer awareness and research. - March 29, 2016 - Nubia Emmon Foundation
Jupiter In Velvet to Join International Pop Overthrow Music Festival in Detroit April 7th
International electro dance rock artist Jupiter In Velvet will be joining the International Pop Overthrow Music Festival as it rolls into Detroit, Michigan on April 7th at PJ’s Lager House. Jupiter In Velvet is an internationally renowned Electro Dance Rock artist with four albums to date including his most recent effort the critically acclaimed "The World Didn't Start With U." - March 28, 2016 - Free 2b Free Records
Kazakhstan Singer Nursulu Shaltayeva Wins International Vocal Competition in 2 Categories
Nursulu Shaltayeva from Almaty, Kazakhstan entered the 43rd International Festival-Contest of Children, Youth, Adult on-stage Performance Groups and Singers Competition in Novosibirsk, Russia and won 1st place in 2 categories, Jazz and Pop vocals. - March 28, 2016 - UpOrDown Entertainment
Dreamkiller Adds World Touring Drummer to Their Lineup
Derrick Pontier, former member of Great White, Poison’s CC DeVille, Stryper’s Oz Fox - March 28, 2016 - Dreamkiller, LLC
Song Keepers to Release A Trip to Paradise: A Club Music Mixtape by the Groovalottos
SKL to release Soul-funk-blues band exploration of the classic house music sound with Paradise Garage tribute mixtape. - March 27, 2016 - Song Keepers, LTD
After 14 Years, Aaron Carter is Back on Top; Set to Release First Single “Fool’s Gold” on April 1st
Aaron Carter releases new music. First single, "Fool's Gold", premieres on April 1st. - March 25, 2016 - Promenade PR and Entertainment Group
Young Entrepreneurs Launch "Egotrip Records" with Unique Edge
EgoTrip Records is a brand new record label ran by two young entrepreneurs, Kareem West, 19, and 14 year old Kenan West. The duo bring a fresh approach to music with their young and driven minds. They will focus on up and coming Hip Hop, R&B, and Alternative Pop-Rock artists on a local and... - March 25, 2016 - EgoTrip Records