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Alexander Fiterstein, Clarinet, Returns for a Free Performance with Minnesota Sinfonia
The Minnesota Sinfonia is excited to present von Weber – The Sequel featuring the return of Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet, performing Carl Maria von Weber’s Second Clarinet Concerto. The Minnesota Sinfonia is a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to serving the musical needs of... - February 17, 2015 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
DJ Zevzek is Set to Release the "Dis Duzzit" CD
Europe’s famous Disc Jockey (DJ) spinner known as DJ Zevzek has released his very own full length album, “Dis Duzzit.” - February 17, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
Art of Cool Festival Announces Musical Collaboration with Ropeadope and Jellowstone Records
Three-Day World-Class Jazz and Soul Festival Announces First Record Label Showcase with Independent Labels - February 14, 2015 - The Art of Cool Festival
Apocalyptica’s Max Lilja Signs to Fluttery Records
Max Lilja, co-founder of legendary Apocalyptica and touring member of Tarja Turunen band has signed a recording contract with Fluttery Records. Label is to release Lilja’s sophomore solo album. - February 14, 2015 - Fluttery Records
Award Winning Songwriter Patrick Ballantyne Joins Northwood Records
Patrick Ballantyne re-releases back catalogue, releases new single, and joins Northwood Records. - February 13, 2015 - Patrick Ballantyne Music
Husband-and-Wife Tandem Dan and Cristina Handrabur Make Up What is the Band "Weed"
The latest release from Weed contains many nuggets of musical works with ambient singer Cristina Handrabur that lends her beautifully distinctive vocals to songs on "Visionary Sessions." - February 13, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
Soulful Singer Raymond Coats Sr. Announces the Release of His Much Anticipated New Album "Simply Raymond"
Backed by true superstars, acclaimed soulful singer Raymond Coats Sr. has just released his latest album titled “Simply Raymond.” Music fans have responded with quick passionate reviews, calling it one of the most vital and important albums of the year. - February 12, 2015 - Ray Coats Music
TUPAC Unseen: eBook & Website Publishes Previously-Unseen Tupac Shakur Collection of Photographs, Showing Icon in Rare New Light Now Available on Amazon, iTunes, Kobo...
Joel D. Levinson photographed Tupac Shakur in 1993, creating portraits that showed the human side of an icon. Two-decades later, Levinson is making these 'hidden' portraits public along with Original Artwork, launching a new book and website in a project entitled "TUPAC Unseen." - February 11, 2015 - A Picture Book, LLC
Church of Scientology Hosts Songwriters’ Night for Valentine’s Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will host a special songwriters’ night for Valentine’s Day on Feb 14, 2015. - February 11, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Great New Blues, Rock and BigBeat Artist to Release a Nineteen (19) Song LP Entitled Delta Rezuwreckshan
Han Drabur’s keyboards, slide and electric guitar bring together a traditional old school blues and rock sound on the debut Delta Rezuwreckshan album - February 10, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
John Patrick Shanley and Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Host "A Date With History" Gala Celebration with Performances by Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash and Anika Noni Rose
John Patrick Shanley to host A Date With History gala, a joyous benefit celebrating the independent theater of the "young, multicultural, and fearless" Nylon Fusion, with performances by Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash and Anika Noni Rose. The gala event will honor Austin Pendleton and Tony award winning and Disney Legend Anika Noni Rose as Lights of the Community. John Patrick Shanley and Academy award winner Paul Haggis to present the awards. - February 09, 2015 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Sharif D’s Upcoming Release with Respect Music Records Titled Hearts & Hormones
Respect Music Records introduces its latest label mate, the very talented Sharif D who is a multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Brisbane Australia. His sounds resonate with influences of disco, funk, soul and lounge. His first release with Respect Music Records goes by the title of... - February 09, 2015 - Respect Music Records
Sony Creative Hosts Remix Contest for Haunted Echo’s "ShapeTracer"
Create Your Own Remix of "ShapeTracer" at Acidplanet. - February 07, 2015 - Halo Askew Entertainment
Mov Sessian Project Available from Sunset Classics This Month
Clarinetist Claudine Movsessian is one of the most acclaimed classical artists that has manifested in music today - renowned for her melodic, polished, dignified, imaginative, creative clarinet work and for her broad undertaking in delivering a modern day classical tradition to broader and youthful avid listener. - February 07, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
PENTATONE Kicks Off 2015
PENTATONE, the classical music label specialising in high end surround sound recordings, today announced the release of four fine recordings produced with high calibre artists and orchestras. - February 07, 2015 - PENTATONE
Joe Blessett to Thrill Fans with "Excuse Me" Release
Artist blends smooth jazz with R&B and Hip Hop in new musical project. - February 05, 2015 - Joe Blessett Music
December in Red Partner with Artist Direct to Premiere Music Video for "Send Me a Postcard"
Single From the upcoming album, "The Way Out," available now on iTunes - February 05, 2015 - December In Red
Nashville Church of Scientology Holds First Writers Night of 2015
As a Celebrity Centre, the Nashville Church of Scientology works to uplift artists and musicians. Scientology Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, once wrote, “A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists.” - February 04, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Used to Tour This Spring with Every Time I Die, the Marmozets, + The Eeries at Webster Hall on April 25th
The Used will be hitting the road this spring with a stop at Webster Hall on April 25th with Every Time I Die, The Marmozets, and The Eeries. General tickets will be available for purchase 1/30 at 10AM local time at websterhall.com - February 01, 2015 - Webster Hall
Momma Lynn Management Announces "One Take: Pacific Northwest" Project Finishes Session #3 at London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) announces "One Take: Pacific Northwest" Project has recently finished Session #3 at London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington. - January 31, 2015 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
After a 5-Year Hiatus, Tony Traxx Re-Emerges to Launch Tony Traxx Music Group, LLC
After a 5-year hiatus, Tony Traxx is back. With age and his new company, Tony Traxx Music Group, LLC, Tony Traxx has taken his music production from just hip hop beat making to an entirely different level. Beat production is now available for the gaming and television industry as well. - January 30, 2015 - Tony Traxx Music Group, LLC
Leading Music Services Company, FirstCom Music, Pacts with John Fulford to Remix Renowned Catalog
FirstCom Music Opens Up Back Catalog with Fresh Remixes for Licensing Opportunities with New Collection: The Remix Project. - January 29, 2015 - FirstCom Music
Faith No More Announce 2015 North American Tour
Dates mark band’s first North American shows since 2010; new song, “Superhero,” available March 17. - January 28, 2015 - Webster Hall
The Used Announce Upcoming Tour with Every Time I Die, The Marmozets, + The Eeries
The Used has announced a North American Spring tour with Every Time I Die, The Marmozets, and The Eeries. The tour kicks off on April 3rd in San Diego, CA and wraps on May 2nd in Cleveland, OH. Presale tickets will be available today at 2PM local time through Thursday, January 29th at 10PM local time, here: http://theused.net/. General tickets will be available on Friday, January 30th at 10AM local time. - January 28, 2015 - Webster Hall
Skinfly Entertainment Brings You "Street" a New Action Drama Staring Beau "Casper" Smart
Beau "Casper" Smart, current creative director of some of the music industry's mega singers such as Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J and many more, took it to a new level of fitness for his upcoming film staring in "Street" as Remo Street. The 27-year-old actor showed off big arms and a six-pack chest during a fight scene. Blood, sweat, and even the possibility of missing teeth couldn't keep Beau from looking hot as he through punches. - January 26, 2015 - Skinfly Entertainment
SongDoor 2014 Winners Announced
The winners of the SongDoor 2014 International Songwriting Competition have been announced: the Grand Award has gone to Hudson Henry of Los Angeles, California for this song, "Addicted," which also won the Hard Rock/Alt-Rock category. Entries were received from 21 countries on four... - January 24, 2015 - SongDoor
World Sound Healing Day of Cincinnati – February 14, 2015
This Valentine's Day marks the 13th Annual World Sound Healing Day. Join with more than 1 million people on the planet during this global event founded by sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman. Become a sonic co-creator for personal and planetary peace. The local event is Saturday, Feb. 14, 2014, 7 PM, Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. Standout Cincinnati musicians will perform. The audience will tone AH - a Sonic Valentine for the Earth and for personal healing. - January 23, 2015 - Audrey Causilla
AOK Promotion & Production Signs the Bread of Life Singers
Adam & Angel Knight, owners of AOK Promotion & Production are proud to announce the signing of Chattsworth, GA based Bread of Life Singers. Their newest release, “The Father and The Son,” is set to debut on Christian radio across the country on February 1st. The parties have... - January 23, 2015 - AOK Promotion and Production
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Honors Latino American Author and Urban Street Dance Legends
Feb 20 @ 7PM Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hosts the world premier of “Underground Dance Masters: Final History of a Forgotten Era” documentary. Based on the book, the film exposes the history of what the world calls Hiphop & sets the record straight. - January 23, 2015 - Clockman Vision
The Resurrection of Murray the K
The Murray the K Archives has updated its website to emphasize the innovations and accomplishments of Radio Hall of Fame DJ Murray "the K" Kaufman before and after his association with the Beatles. - January 22, 2015 - Wordsworth & Company LLC
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Announces New National Board of Directors and New York and Nashville Chapter Boards for 2015-2016 Term
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Announces New National Board of Directors and New York and Nashville Chapter Boards for 2015-2016 Term. - January 22, 2015 - AIMP
Silent Sleep to Debut Second Studio Album, Distributed by Really Epic Dog, at 2015 Sundance Film Festival
Album “Stay The Night, Stay The Morning Too” Available to More Than 80 Music Services Through Unique Distribution Strategy - January 22, 2015 - Red Touch Media
R&B Singer Leona Lee Debuts Two Hot, New Singles While Preparing for Big Move to Hollywood
Leona Lee a Dallas native represented by Elles Entertainment is more than just a singer. She is a triple threat. On top of singing, she also dances and writes her own music. If you didn’t know her age, you’d think you were talking to a mature, twenty-something. In reality, Leona Lee is... - January 21, 2015 - Elles Entertainment LLC
INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015 ANNOUNCES WINNER - Powered by LaMusica
INCA KOLA brand a trademark of The Coca Cola Company announced Melissa Mercado, the winner of the INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015. Melissa Mercado, a Bronx, NY Native and INCA KOLA Corporate Executives will be joining the celebration together at the INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015 Concert which will provide great entertainment to Latin Urban music fans and the opportunity to sample INCA KOLA at the CALIBASH 2015 Festival. - January 18, 2015 - Continental Food and Beverage Inc.
Kick Start 2015 Creatively with Audio4fun's Attractive Offers
To help everyone kick start a new year filled with inspiration and creativity, Audio4fun is graciously offering their Top audio/video morphing tools at 30% Off regular prices. Offer ends on Jan 26, 2015. - January 17, 2015 - AVSoft Corp.
Award Winning Singer/Song-Writer Tom MacLear Releases New Poetry Essay Collection "Inside a String"
Award winning singer, song-writer and producer, Tom MacLear is pleased to announce the promotion of his book of poetry and essays entitled, "Inside a String." MacLear, along with his singing partner, Heather Waters won Best Country Song 2014 by the Hollywood Music In Media Awards for last summer’s U.S. Country Radio Favorite: "Someday." - January 17, 2015 - Tom MacLear
Hip Hop Artist Leaves You Wanting More
When you think of Hip Hop music, the ideology of the Dancehall boom is a natural blend in styles that should come to mind. - January 17, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
Former Disc Jockey and Music Director Releases New Book - "Number One Songs - the First Twenty Years"
Former disc jockey/music director is pleased to announce the release of his new book, "Number One Songs - The First Twenty Years." - January 17, 2015 - Larry Irons
Jazz Songstress Cheryl Barnes Will Perform Songs from Her New Album at H.O.M.E. in Beverly Hills
Her New Single “Come In From The Cold” is Out Now on iTunes and Amazon. - January 15, 2015 - Cheryl Barnes
The Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase Announces Their 17th Year with "Country Music, Caldwell County Style"
The 17th annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase has announced the theme for the 2015 showcase “Country Music, Caldwell County Style”. The long running showcase will be on March 28th starting at 7:30pm in the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir, NC. The show will feature... - January 15, 2015 - Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase
PENTATONE and Oxingale Records Join Forces
Following Their Acclaimed First Collaboration Shuffle.Play.Listen. Musical Adventurers Matt Haimovitz and Christopher O’Riley Reunite for an Illuminating Traversal of Beethoven’s Seminal Sonatas for Pianoforte and Cello. - January 14, 2015 - PENTATONE
Grammy Award Winning Kool & the Gang to Perform May 15 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for Kool & The Gang. - January 14, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Czech Singing Artist on First U.S. Concert Tour
Gabriela had been studying the voice via Skype with Vocal Coach Ken Tamplin in California. Student Gunčíková did her part of the lessons from the Czech Republic, using Webcams and internet technology. - January 14, 2015 - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy
Mardi Gras Stompin' at The Stanhope House
Once again PocoNotes and WNTI-Public Radio at Centenary College have saved the "Best" for "Last" as they team up to bring The Storyville Stompers, New Orleans' "BEST Traditional Brass Band," back to The Stanhope House, "The LAST Great American Roadhouse," on January 25, 2015, for an encore Mardi Gras performance. - January 13, 2015 - PocoNotes LLC
Get in the Mix with the UK’s Premier DJ Store, WestendDJ
WestendDJ, one of the UK’s leading DJ equipment retailers, has launched a new website www.westenddj.co.uk, aimed at providing the very best DJ and Production technology from market leading brands. Replacing their existing solution, the new website features comprehensive listings for the... - January 10, 2015 - WestendDJ
Popcetra Publishing Places 8 New Rock Songs for Sale
To start off the New Year with a bang, Popcetra Publishing has opened up their catalog vault and have placed the first round of chart topping rocks songs for sale. - January 10, 2015 - Popcetra Publishing LLC
Westone Audio Endorses Modern Country Indie Music Artist Stevi Madison
Modern Country Music Artist Stevi Madison announced today she has been endorsed by Professional In-Ear Monitor manufacturer Westone Audio. - January 10, 2015 - Stevi Madison
Tony & Tricia Sanders' Consistent Message is to Educate and Empower Independent Artists
This team has been in the music industry for a combined total of 30+ years. They are owners of Atlanta based New Image Entertainment that houses a booking agency, artist development, management, social media marketing, and now radio servicing. - January 10, 2015 - New Image Social Media
Church of Scientology Hosts Songwriters’ Night for Freedom to Honor MLK Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will host a special songwriters’ night to honor human rights and freedom on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan 19, 2015. - January 10, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Boston Wedding DJ Ron Carpenito Awarded Couples' Choice Award 2015
DJ Ron Carpenito has been named winner of the 2015 Prestigious Couples’ Choice Awards by WeddingWire for Wedding Entertainment in the Boston and New England Area. - January 10, 2015 - DJ Ron Carpenito Entertainment