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GoodGirlPR Signs Hip Hop Duo Those Guys
Top music PR firm, Good Girl PR, LLC, will be representing hip hop group Those Guys to increase brand awareness and fan base. - June 21, 2014 - Good Girl PR Group
DenArt and Autonomic Present the Mirage Audio System
DenArt Body Painting Studio and Autonomic are coming together as part of CE Week to present first ever fusion event when art and music become nude. - June 21, 2014 - DenArt NY
Bluegrass Radio Personality is Leaving the Airwaves After 30 Years of Broadcasting
Carol Beaugard, Radio DJ on WFDU-FM and WAMU’s "Bluegrass Country" Will Host Last Show on June 20th to Pursue a Career in Acting. - June 19, 2014 - WFDU, 'Blue Express'
Charged with the Lyrical Power, Authenticity and Relevancy in Hip Hop, Mixed with the Smooth Flow of R&B - Spoken Word Has Been Revived
Versatility: [adjective] capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks or skills. - June 19, 2014 - Wordz Smith
Popular Restaurants and Musicians Come Together in Support of Oregon Children's Cancer Awareness Day
The Soulful Giving Foundation is orchestrating the hottest event in East County by bringing together: 4 incredible bands, 14 of Portland’s finest restaurants, Duck Pond wines, premium draft beers, refreshing cocktails, vendor shopping galore, champagne/jewelry raffle, amazing silent auction items, VIP Pdx limousine, free shuttle service from MHCC, and 2 music-filled “Soul Buses” transporting guests from Portland to Troutdale. - June 18, 2014 - Soulful Giving Foundation
Can Kids Really Make a Difference? Teens Are Finding Creative Solutions to Stomp Out Bullying.
The ‘Stomp It Out’ music video project is a collaborative project spearheaded by teen rockers, Haunted by Heroes and Free2Luv, a global nonprofit, who rallied 5 middle schools to create an anti-bullying video. They're inviting youth everywhere to stand up, make a difference and rock their voices for good. - June 18, 2014 - Free2Luv
Oakwood Homes Presents July 4 Celebration at Green Valley Ranch in Denver
Oakwood Homes presents Chase ‘N The Dream, Friday, July 4 in a free concert followed by a spectacular fireworks display choreographed to popular music. The band appears as part of the Summer Concert Series at the Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater, 4890 Argonne Way, Denver. Michael... - June 18, 2014 - Skyline Talent & Events
Prince Celebration to Hit Atlanta
Georgia DJ's from Wrecka Stow Productions get together to celebrate the music of Prince at 10 High in Atlanta during the 30th anniversary of Purple Rain. - June 18, 2014 - Wrecka Stow Productions
Kickstarter Born - California Country Music Group "Pixley" - Opening at the House of Blues Anaheim
In celebration of their kickstarter backed album, Pixley will be debuting new songs at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney on June 22nd. The founder and lead guitarist of the band Josh Todd said "From the kickstarter video to selling out the House of Blue is just incredible. Our fans supported us %100 of the way and this show is dedicated to everyone of them." - June 18, 2014 - Pixley
Minor Soul Release New Single, "Charlie Chaplin," to Widespread Acclaim
Minor Soul, one of New York City's hottest new bands, releases new single, "Charlie Chaplin." Minor Soul’s signature sound of acoustic guitars and sweet, harmonizing voices has earned them a growing reputation as their generation’s response to Simon & Garfunkel. The brother duo are poised to make a very harmonized and honest entrance into today’s popular music scene in the near future. - June 16, 2014 - Minor Soul
Dallas Buds Develop Free Name-That-Lyric App
Music fans go head-to-head on Lyrics With Friendz’ musical challenges. - June 13, 2014 - Igolf Productions
Dialtone Pickups Now Available for Pre-Order, Announces U.S. Tour
Dialtone Pickups offers guitar players an unprecedented level of flexibility and control over their electric guitar’s tone. - June 13, 2014 - Dialtone Pickups
Motivational Speaker Draws on Inspiration from Popular Movie Character, Jacob, for First Music Video About Lost Love
Speaker Corey Poirier releases his first music video for the single Your Jacob. - June 12, 2014 - Corey Poirier
New Study by ClearVoice Research Confirms Apple’s iTunes Radio Rapidly Gaining Users Putting Pressure on Pandora, Inc.
iTunes Radio, Spotify and iHeartRadio are all gaining listener market share which is a threat to Pandora’s marketing leader position. - June 12, 2014 - Oceanside Ten
Sidestep is a New App That Lets Fans Skip Merchandise Lines at Concerts and is Available Now in the App Store
Available now for iOS – Sidestep lets fans browse and buy concert merchandise before, during, and after the show for either pickup or delivery. A fan can now view what an artist is selling at concerts and have the ability to pre-order items and pick them up at the show in an expedited line. A fan may also have their order shipped home. - June 12, 2014 - Sidestep
Guitarist Randy Ellefson to Re-Release Debut Album
Rock musician Randy Ellefson’s debut album, THE FIREBARD, is to be a re-released this month after being re-recorded. - June 11, 2014 - Randy Ellefson
"Melvin Seals & JGB" and "Coyote Club" to Play Benefit Concert for Straight Talk Advice.org
Get your dancing shoes on! Emerging music label, New Vintage Artists is hosting Melvin Seals & JGB for a charity dinner & dance concert benefitting Straight Talk Advice.org, a local nonprofit known for its rock-solid "free advice for teens & twenties by teens & twenties." - June 11, 2014 - New Vintage Artists
Beatvoxx Records Signs DJ & Producer Twenty-Faux Carat
Twenty-Faux Carat Marks First Artist Signing for the Indie Dance Music Imprint - June 09, 2014 - Beatvoxx Records
Southern-Fried Funk Hits Downtown Galveston
The funky, soulful sounds of Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears will be filling the downtown Galveston airwaves on July 12, 2014 at Music Nite on the Strand. Mitchell Historic Properties and the Galveston Park Board present this free, family-friendly gathering, which takes place on the second and... - June 08, 2014 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Mega Producer Lil C/C Gutta Joins OnTime Music Group
Lil C/C Gutta, the double platinum producer, has joined forces with OnTime Music Group in a Joint Venture Label Deal. - June 07, 2014 - OnTime Music Group
2014 Silicon Valley Music Festival - A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage
Silicon Valley Music Festival returns with world-renowned talent in their 3rd season, A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage, June 22-28, 2014. - June 06, 2014 - Silicon Valley Music Festival
Legendary Rock Artist Turned Country Arron Lewis to Perform at JD Legends Concerts
It will be a meeting of two greats as the legendary Aaron Lewis is set to make his appearance at the celebrated JD Legends Concerts in Franklin Ohio on Saturday, June 28, 2014. And, the word is that the event is expected to be fully sold out, as already, there is a buzz around the upcoming... - June 06, 2014 - Samaan Ventures, Inc
Bohemian ViennaCC Releases Music Video "The Beat"
The musician ViennaCC produced a video with the song "The Beat" which is featured in radio stations. He shot the video at his place. - June 06, 2014 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
Aqua League's Touch & Go Deluxe Edition Debuts
New York Urban/Pop production/songwriting team debut latest instrumental project. - June 05, 2014 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
PENTATONE June Release: the Turn of the Century in Three-Quarter Time
The second SACD in PENTATONE’s dance music series lets you savour the famously vibrant compositions from the German-speaking countries. These are vigorous performances of famous works and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande is in top form. The music is familiar, yet there is always room for conductor Kazuki Yamada and the orchestra to approach it with verve. - June 05, 2014 - PENTATONE
Jason Mraz Finds Inspiration in a T-Shirt
Grammy Winner Interviews Founder of Kevala, a New Charity-Driven Athletic Apparel Line. - June 04, 2014 - Kevala
Michigan Philharmonic Presents Summer Concert Line-Up
The Michigan Philharmonic presents 4 Free summer concerts throughout Southeast Michigan. - June 04, 2014 - Michigan Philharmonic
AOK Promotions of Afton, TN Announces the Signing of Jeff Dugan. Owners Adam & Angel Knight Excited About Release of "Hollow Man."
Adam Knight of AOK Promotions, Afton, TN has announced the signing of Jeff Dugan. Dugan, a Christian Country artist, hailing from the state of Louisiana has a long and rich history of performing stone cold Country music. Since beginning his walk with Christ, he has embarked on a new adventure away... - June 04, 2014 - AOK Promotion and Production
AOK Promotions & Production Announces New Mailing Address
AOK Promotion and Production owner Adam Knight & wife Angel have announced a new mailing address for the company. Adam Knight states, "Due to the large amount of demo material being mailed to the company as well as new artist submissions, we simply did not have the infrastructure here to... - June 04, 2014 - AOK Promotion and Production
Composer/Modern Guitarist Lawrence Blatt Announces the Release of Emergence- Produced by Will Ackerman
Award winning guitarist Lawrence Blatt, continues with his passion for blending science and music with his new album Emergence. As Blatt explains “the natural world is full of complex patterns and seemingly unexplainable order. From the migration patterns of birds and butterflies, to the... - June 03, 2014 - LMB Music
Dialtone Pickups Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Dialtone Pickups patent-pending technology provides the guitar industry's first-ever infinitely adjustable-tone pickup, currently offered as a drop-in humbucker replacement. - June 02, 2014 - Dialtone Pickups
LuthierBuilt.net Marks 9 Months Connecting Musicians and Artisans
LuthierBuilt.net has now been connecting discerning players with musical instrument artisans and their work for 9 months. - June 02, 2014 - LuthierBuilt.net
X-Factor Teen Reed Deming’s New Song Seeks to Inspire Self-Acceptance Movement by America’s Youth
Two years ago, 13 year old X-Factor Season 2 semi-finalist Reed Deming was dubbed the “Next Justin Bieber” in a YouTube video of his live audition in front of judges Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, L.A. Reid and Demi Lovato. That video has nearly 35 million views to date and now, at age... - June 02, 2014 - Silver Tongue Management
Regi Wooten "The Teacher" Jams with Musicians at Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville is proud to announce that Regi Wooten will return for part two of his “My Approach to Music” seminar and jam session this August. - May 31, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Madison Teenager Named Boys & Girls Clubs of America Digital Arts Festival Winner, and His Song is on the Top 50 National Digital Billboard Charts
Sam Wright also known in the music industry as Pretty Boy Hefner will attend an awards trip that will take place in Los Angeles the week of July 14th - 18th as a reward for winning the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Digital Arts Festival, and is #19 on National Airplay Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Charts. - May 30, 2014 - Pretty Boy Hefner
Danish Singer MØ to Headline Grand Ballroom at Webster Hall
Danish electro - pop singer MØ, will be returning to New York in the Fall to play the Grand Ballroom at Webster Hall on September 25th, 2014. MØ just played two sold out performances in Brooklyn, New York earlier this month. Gaining heat for her track “Don’t Want to... - May 30, 2014 - Webster Hall
Tessanne Chin of The Voice Gets a Leg Up from NJ Podiatrist
Tessanne Chin, winner of NBC’s Season 5 of The Voice headlined on Memorial Day at the Oracabessa Music Festival in Roy Wilkens Park in Queens, NY. Dr. Daniel Margolin, DPM and his wife Amy Margolin of New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center in Oradell helped with Chin’s promotions at the... - May 29, 2014 - New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center
Feesheh.com Launches UAE Online Store
After two years of serving the Jordanian market, Feesheh.com, the first online store for musical instruments, is now going regional. Feesheh was launched in February 2012 by the two Jordanian co-founders, Nur Alfayez and Fahed Farraj who as musicians themselves, saw a gap in the MENA market and... - May 28, 2014 - Feesheh Music Warehouse
Beatvoxx Records Launches with Debut Release, Break These Chains
Billboard Club Chart Topper Rokelle, Launches New Indie Imprint with Debut Single "Break These Chains" Featuring Ivan Gomez and Nacho Chapado - May 27, 2014 - Beatvoxx Records
Dialtone Pickups Announces the Guitar Industry’s First Infinitely Tone-Adjustable Electric Guitar Pickup
Dialtone Pickups allows players to alter the tone of their guitar using two knobs built directly into the pickup. The knobs can be independently adjusted to achieve the preferred tone, and easily tuned to produce a new tone in a matter of seconds. - May 25, 2014 - Dialtone Pickups
The Knight Family Manager Adam Knight Announces Increased Web Presence
Southern Gospel artist, The Knight Family increases Social Media reach. - May 25, 2014 - The Knight Family
Ragan Whiteside Hops Genres and Releases New Video "Work It Out"; Get Ready for the Summer Groove - Quantum Drive Drops July 8
Contemporary Jazz / R&B Flutist, Vocalist & Songwriter Ragan Whiteside has released a new music video for the song “Work it Out” from her upcoming album, Quantum Drive. While mostly known for her electrifying flute skills, Ragan steps out of the box and puts her vocals on... - May 25, 2014 - Randis Music
Indie Rock Band, The Phantoms Continue to Beat to a "Different Drum" with New Release
Following up their debut EP with their latest album, “Different Drum”, The Phantoms continue to experience a wave of success and underground fan following. - May 24, 2014 - The Phantoms
Mr. Constantine Dantoulis is Included to the Board of Directors of Atlanta Strings Conservatory Inc. 501 c/3 Non-Profit
Atlanta Strings Conservatory, a nonprofit institution dedicated to the education and promotion of string music, announced today the inclusion of Mr. Constantine Dantoulis to its Board of Directors. “Constantine Dantoulis has been instrumental from day one to the Conservatory as a volunteer... - May 24, 2014 - Line IMPEX Co.
Private Invitation Only Membership for Complimentary Events & Entertainment Launches in 16 US Cities & the U.K.
On the List, a private invitation only membership for complimentary events and entertainment will launch in 16 US cities & the UK on June 8, 2014. - May 23, 2014 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground
Music Artist to Release New Song Every Day in 2014
Chicago musician takes on project to write, record, and release a new song every single day in the year 2014. - May 23, 2014 - Melody Fusion
Bohemian ViennaCC Releases Video for Band "Rockefeller Junior"
The Vienna-based musician ViennaCC published a music video of the song "Love Is Only For The Anxious" of band "Rockefeller Junior." ViennaCC produced the video free of charge for the band. - May 22, 2014 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
Unsigned Vibe Auditions in Richmond, VA
Last weekend Unsigned Vibe held auditions downtown Richmond at the Doubletree Hotel. - May 22, 2014 - Entertainment Concierge
Mambo Sons Guitarist Tom Guerra to Release Solo Album
After 15 years leading indie rock and roll trio Mambo Sons, (Omnicide Records), guitarist/songwriter Tom Guerra is releasing his first solo album entitled "All of the Above" on Casa Del Soul Records. - May 21, 2014 - Casa Del Soul Productions Worldwide
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman Gives Hip-Hop Fans 3 for 1 Releasing His New Single "Bonus," the Video and Launching His Website Simultaneously
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman releases his new single “Bonus” accompanied with eye catching visuals. The single is available today via itunes and his website www.naysaymusic.com. The single is the first off his forthcoming mixtape Good Bizness Vol.1, to be released this summer. In addition to the single and video Yac-Yan launches his new website www.yac-yandabiznessman.com giving fans the full audiovisual experience. - May 20, 2014 - naysay music