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Rising Young Pop & Jazz Stars, The Potash Twins, Recording with "Funkytown" Writer-Producer on 35th Anniversary This Month of Worldwide Hit Atop 4 Music Charts
The identical Potash Twins, trumpeter Adeev and trombone player Ezra (www.potashtwins.com), are finding their muse in Funkytown this summer. Just 21 but already making a name in both the jazz and culinary worlds, the Omaha natives charmed producer/ songwriter Steven Greenberg back to the studio to record the duo's second album, The Potash Twins. Greenberg's biggest hit as Lipps, Inc., "Funkytown," was a worldwide smash. It hit Number One on four different music charts 35 years ago this month. - June 18, 2015 - Potash Twins
John Debney’s Passion Symphony Czech Premiere at the 57th Smetana’s Litomysl Festival
Czech Premiere of The Passion Symphony Written & Inspired by John Debney’s Oscar® Nominated Score for The Passion of the Christ at 57th Smetana’s Litomysl Festival Sunday, June 21st, 9:00PM | 2nd Castle Courtyard. Vocal symphony based on Italian, Latin and Hebrew texts written and adapted by Lisbeth Scott Brno Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Debney. - June 18, 2015 - John Debney
Church of Scientology Presents 2015 Peaceful Revolution Award to Singer Melanie Safka
Singer Melanie Safka will be presented with the 2015 Peaceful Revolution Award by the Church of Scientology in a private ceremony in Nashville, TN. - June 17, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
MTS Management's Chart-Topping Folk Duo March To May Announce Summer Tour Dates
MTS Management's folk-pop duo, March To May have announced June and July tour dates, including a return to Ashland, Oregon, hometown of bandmember, Elizabeth Wesche. The duo recently topped the Most Watched Videos chart on Yallwire.com for five straight weeks. - June 17, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Dw. Dunphy Releases Tribute to Father of Japanese Special Effects
Latest addition to the Test Test Test project finds Dunphy remembering Eiji Tsuburaya, the Japanese special effects legend. - June 17, 2015 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Sikh Album on Ek Onkar Released by Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission
A new Video Album on Ek Onkar titled "Ek Onkar Satgur Te Paiyai Hau Bal Bal Gur Darsayena" has been released by Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission, Chandigarh. The Album is conceptualized, produced and directed by Brig. Partap Singh Jaspal (Retd.), a direct disciple of Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj. The video is available for free download on the Sikh website www.sikhvideos.org. - June 16, 2015 - Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission
New York-Based Music Publisher, Big House Publishing, Announces Sub-Publishing Deal with German-Based ROBA Music Publishing
Big House Publishing, a boutique, independent music publisher, announces its new sub-publishing deal with powerhouse ROBA MUSIC in Hamburg, Germany. Big House will work closely with their A&R department for co-writing opportunities, their sync department for licenses, with Roba Musik for composer-driven, high-quality production music, and ROBA will serve to collect royalties across the territories covered in the deal, including Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. - June 16, 2015 - Big House Companies
MTS Artist, Doug Briney Supports Alaska Veterans Charity, Backs Country Legends at "Country For a Cause" Event
MTS Management Group country recording artist, Doug Briney is supporting Alaska-based veterans charity, Great Land Veterans Services. Doug and his band recently served as the house band for country legends at "Country For a Cause" in Nashville. - June 15, 2015 - MTS Management Group
The Geekie Awards Live Streams the 2nd Annual LA Cosplay Con Giving Fans a Virtual Ticket to Cosplay Panels, Costume Contests and Music
On Saturday June 13th, The Geekie Awards will give fans an inside look at LA Cosplay Con via their new live stream channel: http://www.ustream.tv/TheGeekieAwards. - June 13, 2015 - The Geekie Awards LLC
Joshua2’s “Blues Project: Pentecostal Blues Concert” Includes Black Music Month Salute to B.B. King at MIST Harlem from June 19-20
Blues Artist Joshua2 Presents a Musical Performance Celebrating the Blues and Uniting People Together through the Love and Healing of the Blues. Joshua2's "Pentecostal Blues” Blends Blues, Gospel, Folk, R&B/Soul and Country Music. - June 13, 2015 - Mist Harlem
Noah Francis Johnson Releases Powerful New Video/Single; "Fire"
Noah Francis Johnson releases new single "Fire" taken from his second studio album "Tigerbay," available June 15th 2015 on Last Ten Records. Given his musical journey through Soul, Rock, Folk and Blues, Noah has been influenced by a wide range of styles and great artists such... - June 13, 2015 - Noah Francis Johnson
Huge Release Party Success for Pop Music Icon Grace Valerie for 2015 Hot Summer Single, Magic
“Magic” Available Now on iTunes and Amazon. - June 13, 2015 - Grace Valerie
Chloe Caroline Releases New Music Video for Daddy's Song
To celebrate the release of her new music video, Chloe thanks fans for their loyalty with a gift on PicCollage. - June 12, 2015 - Chloé Caroline
New Single "I Know You Got A Boyfriend" by Lojikal Just Released by His Label Soulhopnation LLC. This Song Launches His Campaign Promoting Safe Sex.
New song "I Know You Got A Boyfriend" by Lojikal of Soulhopnation LLC has been released by his label Soulhopnation LLC. This song is sure to cross over the House, Hip-Hop and Pop charts. This is the second major release by this artist the first being the single 7 Days A Week. Lojikal is a Miami based artist from Tampa and is taking south Florida by surprize. - June 11, 2015 - SOULHOPNATION LLC
Rising EDM & Hip Hop Artist, MAZEMENT, Releases Explosive New Single
MAZEMENT, a rising artist in the independent music scene in New York, has released his newest single, ‘Life.’ The explosive high-living track embraces all of MAZEMENT’s eclectic talent and inspiration. The epic new single elegantly pairs dubstep and electronica influence with... - June 11, 2015 - MAZEMENT
Whammerdyne Concludes Successful T.H.E Show Newport in Irvine, CA
Founded in 2010 by Pat Hickman, Whammerdyne Heavy Industries is an amalgamation of technical skill-sets united by a common passion for hi-end audio, based in Portland, OR. With many years of combined experience in hi-end audio, electronics engineering, and CNC fabrication, the duo set out to build the ultimate single-ended stereo amplifier. That journey found them at the unveiling of the ultimate single-ended 2A3 Truth amplifier at The Home Entertainment Show Newport. - June 11, 2015 - Whammerdyne
Pump Up The Volume: MTK Making Changes to Strengthen Its Music Venue Status
Beginning the week of June 15 MTK Tavern is moving onto the next phase of its transition into a true music venue in the heart of Northern Westchester. Much like the venues of Brooklyn and Manhattan, MTK will be increasing its focus on the music and bar offerings presented to the public, while... - June 10, 2015 - MTK Tavern
Dw. Dunphy Admits That Never Works
Latest addition to the Test Test Test project finds Dunphy mining romantic melancholy and unrequited love. - June 10, 2015 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Welcome The Howling Tones Announces UK Tour with Mother Corona and Welcome Back Delta
Welcome The Howling Tones “raw rock behemoths” are about to hit the road for their second tour across the UK, kicking things off with a release party for their self-released debut album, Green & Blues, on 17th July! - June 10, 2015 - Welcome The Howling Tones
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Will Hold Ronnie Dove & Charlie Thomas Concert
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces Ronnie Dove & Charlie Thomas will play on Friday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Rollins Center ballroom. Tickets go on sale June 9, 2015 and are $10 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting... - June 10, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
MTS Management Group Country Artist Hicks Joins Alabama Shakes Among Winners at Global Music Awards
MTS Management Group country artist, Hicks has been named a Bronze Medal Winner as Best Male Vocalist and Best Song "Mama's Kitchen." Hicks was also voted a "Fan Favorite" in the worldwide competition. - June 09, 2015 - MTS Management Group
CWC Managing Director Robert Gaan Presented with Conductor’s Award by the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory
Financial services firm’s managing director recognized for his efforts to help make music education accessible and affordable to all youth in San Diego and beyond. - June 08, 2015 - Christopher Weil & Company
Country Music's "Tomatoes" Rule at the First Annual Whiskey Awards; Miranda and Morgan Win Big
Miranda Lambert, Morgan Riley and other female country artists were the big winners at the First Annual W&C Awards, the "Whiskeys." The fan-voted awards were announced on Sunday, by award-winning "Whiskey And Cigarettes Show." The show is managed by MTS Management Group. - June 08, 2015 - MTS Management Group
SG Music Lessons, Positions itself as a New One Stop Provider for Students to Self Select their Music Lessons and Teachers
SGmusiclessons.com.sg has launched an online platform designed to provide convenience for students to search for suitable music teachers by musical instruments, location, rates, experience and ability to view their comprehensive profile online. - June 08, 2015 - SG Music Lessons
RadicLea Records Signs CrashDollz
RadicLea Records has signed the band “CrashDollz” out of Detroit Michigan, to their growing label. CrashDollz are one of the leading bands in Detroit. Fronting the band are, Rachel Rekkit on blazing guitar and Nikki Darling delivering the in your face vocals. CrashDollz music is... - June 07, 2015 - RadicLea Records
Dw. Dunphy Tests the Internet with Polymorph
Single heralds work-in-progress titled Test Test Test from Introverse/Secret Decoder Records. - June 06, 2015 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Vince Neil to Attend First Wizard World Comic Con in Tulsa, October 24
Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil will appear at Wizard World Comic Con Tulsa, Oct. 24 at Cox Business Center. It will mark his first Wizard World Comic Con appearance. - June 06, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
Nocturnal Tours Announces Grand Opening Club Crawl Celebration
Nocturnal Tours, a premiere nightlife tour company, is excited to team up with the hottest area nightclubs for their Grand Opening. The entire weekend will be a celebration, with exclusive club crawl parties at Vegas hotspots including Drai's Nightclub, Surrender, and XS Nightclub. Nocturnal Tours... - June 05, 2015 - Nocturnal Tours
ASCAP Music Publisher Yvonne Wilcox Presents Hip-Hop Lyricist Jay Buggs
ASCAP Music Publisher Yvonne Wilcox and Hip-Hop Lyricist Jay Buggs has signed a Partnership Agreement. - June 05, 2015 - Yvonne Wilcox, Pen Name
SoBe Arts Presents the World Premiere of Intelligent Systems the Surrender of Self in Mystical Contemplation
This June, SoBe Arts will present the world premiere of Intelligent Systems, an innovative 90-minute musical theater work about nothing less than the nature of the universe, conceived and presented in a thrilling multimedia style that will intrigue its audience and raise important questions about ideas that are - well, literally out of this world. - June 04, 2015 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Norfolk Steel Pan Youth Ensemble Invited to International Competition in Trinidad: Mosaic Steel Orchestra to Hold Special Free Outdoor Concert at Attucks Theatre
Twenty high school students in Norfolk, Virginia's Mosaic Steel Orchestra have been invited to compete this August at the International Conference and Panorama in Trinidad. These steelpan musicians are from 12 different schools in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach and this is their first competition on the international stage. - June 04, 2015 - Mosaic Steel Orchestra
NVE Records Signs Distribution Deal with Universal Music Group
Southern California based independent record label NVE Records announced signing their distribution deal with Universal Music Group this week. NVE Records, home to six resident artists, is looking to expand their reach internationally with the new deal. The record label will also be expanding its... - June 04, 2015 - NVE Records
RYDE Provides Environmentally-Friendly Transportation Shuttles for Frendly Gathering Music Festival
Partnership Features Upscale Motorcoaches to Provide Safe, Convenient, & Affordable Rideshare Opportunity to 5th Annual Festival in Southern Vermont - June 04, 2015 - RYDE
Seattle Folk-Pop Duo March to May Gets Fifth Week Atop National Video Chart
Seattle-based folk-pop duo, March To May have spent five consecutive weeks atop the Y'allwire Most Watched Videos Chart (Y'allturnative) with their debut single, "Embers." The video is also number five on the music video site's All-genre chart. - June 04, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Singer, Songwriter, Actress Melis Conjures Time-Tested Musical Heroines with Debut Album Release
Alt-soul project, produced by NYC’s Young Pals Music Founder Ayhan Sahin, combines vintage female singer/songwriter acoustics with Turkish influences. - June 03, 2015 - Young Pals Music
Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of music education. About Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi Dr. Trenchi Bottazzi has over 45 years... - June 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
TD Kitchener Blues Festival Selects LoyaltyMatch
InVenue® mobile App and “Digital Passport” developed by Kitchener-based company will let concert-goers check in and win. - June 03, 2015 - LoyaltyMatch.com
Award Winning Artist Donnell Isaac Releases New Single "Favor"
Award winning, chart topping artist, known to many as Donnie C, Donnell Isaac, is back and has passionately reignited his music career stronger than ever before with his new smash hit single entitled “Favor.” After a long, eventful two years, Donnell Isaac experienced deep depression due to close family losses. Holding on to Jeremiah 29:11 to pull himself through, Donnell Isaac applied God’s promises to his life and went from failure to faith and Favor. - June 03, 2015 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Jeff Dane, of The Lost Trailers, Releases New Single “Apple Pie Moonshine”
The Missouri native Jeff Dane releases his new single “Apple Pie Moonshine”, a song with heavy, unconventional country and rock guitar riffs, coupled with a fun, edge of your seat story, in the spirit of Smokey and the Bandit. Dane’s initial big break came when he joined The Lost... - June 03, 2015 - Distinct Entertainment
MTS Management Group Artist Doug Briney Announces 2015 CMA Fest Performance and Signing Schedule
Award-winning country recording artist, Doug Briney has announced his performance and signing schedule for CMA Fest 2015. Doug Briney is signed with MTS Management Group. - June 03, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Presenting "Magic Monday," the Debut Album by Breedlove & Chew Fu
Fresh off of Lady Gaga’s artRAVE tour, 12/12 records is proud to present Breedlove & Chew Fu’s debut full length album “Magic Monday.” Already hailed by the Lady herself as a "hit in the making," “Magic Monday” teases genre while providing audio access to the most downtown, late-night city scene. It’s the real deal sound of 24 hour New York party people, and you’re lucky to be invited. Available 6/2 on 12/12 Records, a division of Gully Entertainment LLC on Tunecore and affiliated portals. - June 02, 2015 - Gully Entertainment LLC
Black Eye Affair Hits the Studio for Debut
Alternative folk/rock/country act Black Eye Affair has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com to fund and create pre-orders for an upcoming debut album. - May 31, 2015 - Black Eye Affair
Oakwood Homes Presents Annual Summer Concert Series
Five free concerts will be presented at the Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater beginning July 4th. - May 31, 2015 - Industrial Event Services
All-Star Modern Gospel Collective Little Faith Releases Album of Uplifting Secular Musical Joy Featuring Contributions from Longtime Whitney Houston Collaborator
Little Faith is a unique gospel collective comprised of some of Los Angeles’s finest artists and musicians rallying together behind a universal, uplifting, and unifying message. - May 30, 2015 - Skyrocket Ent
Huge Success for American Standards Singer Oleg Frish’s Album Release Party at Russian Consulate in New York
“Duets With My American Idols” is Available on iTunes and Amazon - May 30, 2015 - Oleg Frish
Last Photos of Marilyn Monroe Offered on eBay
The last Photos of Marilyn Monroe 5-days before her death are being offered on eBay. - May 29, 2015 - Titanium Media Group
RYDE and Creation Festivals Forge Transportation Partnership
RYDE’s Motorcoaches to Provide Convenient, Environmentally-Friendly Access to Creation Festivals - May 29, 2015 - RYDE
Ellis Red Announce Release Date of June 29th for "V:IV"
Ellis Red to release debut “V:IV” on Broken Road Records. - May 29, 2015 - Broken Road Records LTD
RYDE to Bring Environmentally-Friendly Rideshare Transportation to Tall Tree Music Festival
Partnership Features Upscale Motorcoaches to Provide Safe, Convenient, Affordable Shuttle Service - May 28, 2015 - RYDE
SongCat™ Forges Ahead with New Alliances: Partners with Grammy-Winning Engineer Miles Walker and the Annual "International Songwriting Competition"
Groundbreaking song demo and music production studio assists songwriters & musicians in delivering radio-ready tracks. - May 27, 2015 - SongCat LLC