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Metal Guitarist Xander Demos Added to "UFC Rock" Compilation with Members of KISS, Dio, Ratt, More
Pittsburgh-based metal guitar virtuoso, Xander Demos has joined the star-studded line-up on Versailles Records upcoming "UFC Rock" compilation disc. The collection features current/former members of KISS, Dio, Ratt, Skid Row, Black Sabbath and more. - July 24, 2015 - MTS Management Group
MTS Management Artists Doug Briney and Billy Grima Will Perform at 2015 Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards
MTS Artists, Nashville country artist, Doug Briney and Canadian Americana singer/songwriter, Billy Grima will be among the performers at the 2015 Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards. The event runs July 30-Aug 9 in Jefferson, Texas. - July 23, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Big House Publishing, Announces Sub-Publishing Deal with Downtown Music Publishing Benelux
Big House Publishing, a boutique, independent music publisher, announces another new sub-publishing deal, this time with Downtown Music Publishing Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg). Big House will work closely with their A&R department for co-writing, topline, custom opportunities, and their sync department. Downtown Music Publishing Benelux will serve to collect royalties across the territories covered in the agreement. - July 23, 2015 - Big House Companies
FMLC Meets with the Small Business Administration on Copyright Reform
Directors explore impact of current system on small business writers, composers and hospitality establishments. - July 23, 2015 - Fairness in Music Licensing Coalition
Tickets Are Now on Sale for Song of the Jasmine at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on September 12
An illustrious event celebrating Indian arts and music - July 23, 2015 - Raaga
Lissant Publishing Announces a New "Genre" with Single Entitled “I Am Fly High” from Danger Man Damage
Lissant Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of the latest single from Danger Man Damage, “I Am Fly High” which is available on iTunes and everywhere on 14th July 2015. “I Am Fly High” is the latest release from the musical genre called Linguay which was... - July 22, 2015 - Lissant Publishing
Blues Documentary Born in Chicago Partners with Pledgemusic for a Fan Funded Campaign
“Late in his career, Muddy Waters recorded a song called ‘The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock and Roll.’ That, in a nutshell, is the story told in the new documentary ‘Born in Chicago’.” – Larry Rohter, The New York Times - July 22, 2015 - Skyrocket Ent
4shared Announces the Release of Online Music Player
4shared.com, one of the world’s leading file-hosting services, has announced the release of its online music player. - July 22, 2015 - 4shared
Iggy Azalea Becomes a Proud "Puppy Mother"
Hip-hop star Iggy Azalea Adopts a Shrinkabull's English Bulldog. - July 20, 2015 - Shrinkabull's
Atlanta, Get Ready for the Annual Tocarra Music Weekend
If it wasn't for you, Songwriter & Recording Artist, Tocarra Hamilton wouldn't be here. Tocarra is inviting you out for a weekend of fun and celebration, Thursday, July 23-Friday, 26 2015. - July 20, 2015 - Tocarra Music, LLC
Too Grown for That Show Presents Music Industry Seminar Diamond in the Rough in Houston
Aim High by Jay Buggs will be the theme song for the Seminar presented by ASCAP Music Publisher and Record Union A&R Yvonne Wilcox August 15th in Houston, TX. - July 18, 2015 - Yvonne Wilcox, Pen Name
MTS Management Artist and Country Singer/Songwriter Hicks Wins Best Country/Rock Song at The Akademia Music Awards
MTS Management Group's Swedish country singer/songwriter, Hicks aka Miqael Persson wins Best Country/Rock Song for "I Belong To You" at the Los Angeles-based Akademia Music Awards. - July 17, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Alternative Punk Rock Band, No Cigar Announce New Tour Dates
Self-Booked, DIY Tour in Support of New Music, Videos, and More Hailing from Montana, No Cigar is a band that started from the frustration and inspiration of each member’s musical and life experiences. Seeded by 3 years of touring and recording with Colorado-based band the Photo Atlas,... - July 16, 2015 - No Cigar
MTS Management Group Artist Ed Roman Gives Fans First Taste of Upcoming Album "Red Omen"
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and MTS artist, Ed Roman has released acoustic demo videos of songs from his forthcoming album, "Red Omen." The album is expected for early 2016 release. - July 16, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Alt Recording Artist Releasing More Than an Album. "Glow" Contains a Song to Raise Cancer Funds.
Independent recording artist Matt Lande, is reaching out for funding help to mix, master and promote his new album, "Glow" for it's spectacular cause. - July 16, 2015 - Matt Lande Music
Danny Green Trio Thrills California Coast
Virtuosic jazz performers the Danny Green Trio tour the California coast this August to promote their latest album After The Calm. - July 15, 2015 - Danny Green Trio
Chase 'N The Dream to Perform in Oakwood Homes Concert Finale
Event is fifth and final concert for the 2015 Oakwood Homes Summer Concert Series at Green Valley Ranch. - July 15, 2015 - Industrial Event Services
Gico Music Artist, Gina Carey Announces New Album "Can You Dig It" Following "Gimme the Soul" Single
Gina Carey gets “Funkalicious” with her new CD, “Can You Dig It” - July 14, 2015 - Gico Music
Giada J. to Perform at Italian Heritage Night for the Phillies
International Pop SingerSongwriter, Giada J., will sing “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” at Italian Heritage Night on July 17, 2015 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA at the top of the 7th inning during the Phillies vs. Marlins game. - July 13, 2015 - Giada J. Music
MTS Management Announces Digital Radio Tracker Reporting Status for Whiskey And Cigarettes Show
MTS Management And Award-winning syndicated radio show, "Whiskey And Cigarettes" has announced their status as a Digital Radio Tracker (DRT) chart reporting station. The chart monitors more than 7000 radio stations, including Clear Channel, Cumulus, CBS Radio and more. - July 13, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Sweet Adelines International Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Barbershop A Cappella Harmony
July 13, 2015, marks the 70th anniversary of Sweet Adelines International, the world's largest organization of women barbershop a cappella singers. - July 12, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
Iggy Azalea Visits Shrinkabull's, Calls It "Puppy Heaven"
Superstar Iggy Azalea recounts her visit to Athens, Ohio to visit Shrinkabull's English Bulldog facilities. - July 11, 2015 - Shrinkabull's
MTS Artist Doug Briney Tops World's First Independent Country Chart, Announces July/August Tour Dates
MTS Artist and Nashville country artist, Doug Briney has topped the IndieWorld Country Record Report, with "Pretty Big Deal." IndieWorld is the industry's first independent country chart. Doug has also announced July and August tour dates. - July 11, 2015 - MTS Management Group
RYDE Partnership Brings Shuttle Transportation to Full Tilt Boogie at Green Mountain Live
Inaugural Rock and Roll Music Festival to use Rideshare to See ZZ Top, Gary Clark Jr. and Buddy Guy - July 11, 2015 - RYDE
R&B Anyone? Destiny Collaborations Presents R&B Singer: Adjoa Aka Adjoa Yeboah, and Her Hot New Singles, "Baby, Please Don't Go" and "I Don’t Believe"
Destiny Collaborations Entertainment SP was founded in 2002 by Adjoa P. Yeboah-Asuamah. Originally based in North Bergen, New Jersey now located in Pine City, NY presents R&B singer: Adjoa aka Adjoa Yeboah, aka Destiny, and her hot new singles, "Baby, Please Don't Go" and "I Don’t Believe"; from her “Tired of Love” album. - July 08, 2015 - Destiny Collaborations SP
Cinq Étoiles New York Launch
ARIDO, a closely guarded secret, the world's most exclusive and discrete jewelry. Founded by a scion of the Raphael family jewelers dating back to the 11th century with Mr. Chappell a world class designer with a background in fashion, art, and history. Descending from a very large family, the... - July 07, 2015 - ARIDO Jewelry
School of Rock Takes Its Show on the Road
The 4th annual SCHOOL OF ROCK DFW SUMMER TOUR is ready to get under way on July 30. The School of Rock is the world leader in performance-based music education. In keeping with the philosophy that the best way to learn to do something is by actually doing it, they decided to pack up the van with candy bars and juice boxes and hit the road. - July 06, 2015 - School of Rock
Jupiter in Velvet to Release New Single - "The World Didn't Start with U" on July 31st
Free 2B Free Records is announcing that Jupiter In Velvet will be releasing his first single from his up coming 4th album on July 31st. The song. the album’s title track "The World Didn’t Start With U," is an alchemic goldmine of fuzz guitar, electronic drums and melodious to explosive vocals. Not afraid to take a different path and speak a different verse, Jupiter In Velvet is bound to create a splash in the sonic waters of those who seek passion and spiritual sustenance in their music. - July 06, 2015 - Free 2b Free Records
Doug Briney and Hicks Among MTS Artists Nominated in Country Blast Radio's Josie Show Awards
MTS Management Group and artists Billy Grima, Doug Briney, Ed Roman, Hicks, March To May, and Xander Demos received 22 nominations in the inaugural Josie Show Awards. The ceremony will take place September 27th in Nashville, TN. - July 06, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Blizzard of Ozz at Gas Monkey LIVE!
Local Dallas tribute band to perform for all Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath fans. - July 04, 2015 - Blizzard of Ozz
ViennaCC's New Music Video "This is the Moment"
Musician ViennaCC releases music video with professional dancers. The musician is not visible in the video. - July 04, 2015 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
Oakwood Homes Presents Onda in Concert
Event is part of the free Oakwood Homes Summer Concert Series at the Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater. - July 03, 2015 - Industrial Event Services
RYDE and Country Thunder Music Festival, Featuring Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Partner for Ridesharing
Partnership to Provide Safe, Convenient, & Affordable Transportation Solution - July 03, 2015 - RYDE
Ninety and Keeping a Strong Beat at The Arc Tampa Bay
Don Orchard, volunteer for The Arc Tampa Bay, will be celebrating his 90th birthday on July 8th at the TRAP Drumming Class. - July 03, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Five O'Clock Steakhouse Welcomes Iconic Group of "School of Rock On Tour" Musicians
On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Five O'Clock Steakhouse welcomed a group of iconic musicians including drummer Kofi Baker, son of Ginger Baker, Jim Williamson of Iggy & The Stooges, Oscar-winning composer/producer Damon Ranger, legendary guitarist Jennifer Batten, bassist Eva Gardner and drummer... - July 02, 2015 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Karen P. Lim-Smith Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Karen P. Lim-Smith of Flower Mound, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition and recognized as a Professional of the Year 2015 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of music, music education and entertainment. About Karen P. - July 01, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jon Armstrong Jazz Orchestra, an Ensemble Linked to LA's Burgeoning Jazz Scene, Are Set to Release Cinematic Music Video
Twenty two piece ensemble, Jon Armstrong Jazz Orchestra will release their first music video. “The gifted Los Angeles tenor saxophonist,” (The Sydney Morning Herald) teamed up with Los Angeles based multimedia company Producciones Con Sal to produce and direct the music video for... - July 01, 2015 - Producciones Con Sal
Shon Brooks Television and Star Cigar Brand Reaches 4 Billion Views - Unplugged
Shon Brooks wins award and adds to the historic legacy of the 5 Star Diamond Sandals Resort which was the hideaway for Ian Fleming. - June 29, 2015 - S.O.B cigars
Soul School to Perform July 15 at Green Valley Ranch as Part of Oakwood Homes Summer Concert Series
Concerts continue on Wednesday evenings until July 29. - June 28, 2015 - Industrial Event Services
Giada J. to Perform at the Ladybug Festival on July 16, 2015
International Pop Singer-Songwriter, Giada J., will perform live at the Ladybug Festival on July 16, 2015 at 2nd & Loma in Wilmington, DE. The Ladybug festival is the fourth all-female music festival presented by Gable Music Ventures, 2nd & LOMA, and ShopRite. - June 27, 2015 - Giada J. Music
Fan Fiction DJs Set to Release New Record in August 2015
"Disciple" is marked for release on 08/10/2015 on iTunes & Beatport. - June 25, 2015 - Fan Fiction DJs
Oakwood Homes Presents July 8 Concert as Part of Summer Concert Series at Green Valley Ranch
Mr. J and Smooth Expressions perform a free concert July 8 as part of Oakwood Homes' Summer Concert Series. - June 24, 2015 - Industrial Event Services
SugarBad Summer Snapshot Tour 2015
Brooklyn Based Soul, Funk and Rock Band Goes on the Road - June 24, 2015 - SugarBad
Kingdom of Angels Records Releases Oksana Angel’s Extended Debut Single "Unconditional Love" from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Available Now on All DSPs
Russian-American Supernova Recording Artist Oksana Angel is the “Musical Voice” of the Movie in Development "Unconditional Love, A Medieval Story with Her Songs Featured throughout the Film-Musical. Original motion picture soundtrack digital album release date is set for October 28, 2015. - June 22, 2015 - Kingdom of Angels Publishing
Oddity Audio Launches New Website for the New York City Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in New York. - June 20, 2015 - Oddity Audio
MTS Management's Award-winning Canadian Musician Ed Roman Announces July NYC and Philly Concert Dates
MTS Management's Canadian indie rock singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Ed Roman has announced July concert dates in New York City and Philadelphia. These are the first east coast US dates for the award-winning artist. - June 20, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Simply Shania Kickin’ It Country in South Florida
Top-selling female country artist, Shania Twain, sets out to Rock This Country, while Simply Shania is Kickin’ It Country at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Saturday, June 27th (5:00 – 11:00 p.m.). - June 20, 2015 - Simply Shania
Stillman Films, LLC - Announces Their Film Buckshot the Movie to Save Country Music Crowd Funding Campaign
Filmmakers Joshua J. Smith (Writer/Director) and Jacob Whitley (Producer) announce the launch of an Indiegogo Crowd Funding campaign to produce the feature film, Buckshot. - June 19, 2015 - Stillman Films, LLC
Super Celebrity Booking Agent Mike Esterman Reveals Discounted Summer Celebrity Bookings
www.esterman.com, one of the major celebrity booking agencies operating from Washington DC, is offering discounted summer celebrity bookings for event, appearances, promotions and other activities. - June 19, 2015 - esterman.com
International Rock Band, Apocalyptica, Dines at Five O'Clock Steakhouse
On Saturday, June 6, 2015, the internationally-acclaimed rock band, Apocalyptica, dined at Five O'Clock Steakhouse prior to their near sold-out show at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee. The band, known for their classical-style heavy metal covers, were in town to promote their new album... - June 18, 2015 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse