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Online Music Community, Melody Fusion Improves Website, Promotes It with Musical Instrument Sweepstakes
Melodyfusion.com promotes their new website by holding a musical instrument giveaway. - March 19, 2014 - Melody Fusion
New Marketing Director Announced for The Music Circus and Melody Tent
Founder of Parlance Media to head the marketing department - March 19, 2014 - South Shore Music Circus/Cape Cod Melody Tent
Country Star Ken Mellons to Celebrate 20 Years of Hit Song, Jukebox Junkie
Country Star, Ken Mellons, is celebrating 20 years since the release of his hit song, “Jukebox Junkie,” with a 20th Anniversary Project, including a live CD/ DVD performance to be recorded in the summer of 2014. - March 19, 2014 - Country Music Star Ken Mellons
Sunday Assembly Presents: Change in the Arctic: What Does It Mean for Planet Earth?
Professor Pat Abbott will speak on the subject of change in the Arctic and what it means for Planet Earth on March 23, at the Balboa Park Club. The event is free and includes a live musical performance by singer/songwriter BJ Jezbera. Everyone is welcome, and childcare will be provided. - March 18, 2014 - Sunday Assembly San Diego
Gianez Releases New Album "Lo-Fi" Amid Controversy Over the Album Cover
The composer and performer of digital music known as Gianez has released his latest and greatest LP record album, “Lo-Fi.” - March 17, 2014 - Miami Music
KMG Live Presents Hot Feet, Hilang Child and Cathedrals and Cars
The Old Queens Head, 44 Essex Rd, London N1 8LN; Tuesday May 27th 2014. 8pm-Late. £6.00 - March 16, 2014 - Koreema
Sonorous Entertainment Brings a Fresh New Sound and Style to Its Label with Croatian Folk Group Veseli Hrvati
Sonorous Entertainment is excited to announce the digital and physical release of Veseli Hrvati’s album under its label. The album titled “Svirajte Mi (Play For Me) is the first release internationally for this group of Tamburtiza players from Ontario, Canada. The songs on the album... - March 15, 2014 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Church of Scientology to Host Regi Wooten’s “My Approach to Music” Seminar
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville will host Regi Wooten for his “My Approach to Music” seminar on April 5th at 1:00 pm. - March 15, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Innovation Direct™ to be at Helm of Marketing Campaign for Guitar Hook Ups Concept
An innovative new product designed to provide musicians with a handy accessory for their instrument, the Guitar Hook-Ups, has been developed by Thomas Weber of Hales Corners, Wisconsin. The invention's unique design enables its users to easily and securely store a guitar when not in use. The... - March 15, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Small Town Artist Smoky Bare Makes Big Moves in 2014
Smoky Bare is up to a bunch of new things. Show after show his fan base continues to grow. - March 14, 2014 - Smoky Bare
Dr. Demento to Appear at FuMPFest in Chicago
Legendary radio personality Dr. Demento will be the guest of honor at FuMPFest, a new convention taking place in the Chicago area June 20-22. Dr. Demento will be on hand to present his Festival of Dementia, answer questions, sign autographs, and host the 4th Annual Logan Whitehurst Memorial Awards for Excellence in Comedy Music. More information and tickets are available at www.fumpfest.com. - March 13, 2014 - The FuMP - The Funny Music Project
Handel's Messiah Presented at April Art Walk
Handel’s Messiah Presented by Springfield’s Messiah Project in Conjunction with the April Art Walk First Baptist Church 525 South Ave Springfield, MO Friday April 4, 2014 7:00pm Free Admission to the Public, Offering will be accepted Handel’s Messiah The Messiah Project will... - March 13, 2014 - Messiah Project
Jazz is in the House – Jazz Music Radio App for Users to Enjoy Countless Hours of Music
Nimaxy Presents a New Radio App for Jazz Music Fans - March 13, 2014 - Nimaxy
ViennaCC Releases 18 Track Album "Dreamgirl"
The Vienna based musician ViennaCC releases new album "Dreamgirl" with 18 songs and 65 minutes playtime. - March 12, 2014 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
Alberta Handmade Soap Co to Participate in Luxury Gift Lounge in Honour of The 2014 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters
Celebrities to receive luxury artisan handmade soap from Alberta Handmade Soap Co. - March 11, 2014 - Alberta Handmade Soap Co
Feed Your Ear Buds the Sweetness of T
Enroute Media is proud to introduce the cure for music blandness; T. T. is releasing her EP ‘The First Taste of T’. “These 4 tracks are candy for the ears” says T. She brings her impressive vocals center stage with the high energy Rock-n-B track ‘All Things... - March 08, 2014 - Enroute Media
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Books Musical Theatre Writers’ Night Evening
The Church of Scientology opens its doors to artistic expression as a public service. This April, the church will host a musical theatre evening on April 7th. - March 08, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Chicago Artist Overcomes the Streets of Chiraq Singer Kam Speaks on Overcoming the Stereotypes of the South Side
Chicago’s South Side is often associated with gangs, violence and crime, so much so people often overlook the good that comes from that part of the city. The South Side of Chicago has notoriously produced a number of talented artists, including the break out star, Kam. Kam is a Chicago... - March 07, 2014 - Zuma Entertainment
The Heights Center Presents Nashville Songwriters on Stage March 25
The Heights Center presents Nashville Songwriters on Stage Tuesday, March 25 at the Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. Three highly accomplished hit songwriters will perform their popular compositions and tell the stories behind them. The evening will feature the famous Gordon Kennedy (Change... - March 07, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Hometown Rocker Rocks More Than His Axe During Austin’s Music Week
John Moyer from Disturbed/ Adrenaline Mob to unveil new signature apparel line at South by Southwest in partnership with Biohazard Apparel. - March 06, 2014 - Biohazard Apparel
PressPlay Tour Invades Virginia Beach with the Who's Who of the YouTube World
PressPlay Tour Invades Virginia Beach With The Who’s Who of the YouTube World at Peabody’s March 8th 10a-4p Meet & Greet 4p-6p Concert The newly initiated PressPlay Tour is making its inaugural stop in Virginia Beach, VA on Saturday, March 8th. They are bringing YouTube Sensation... - March 06, 2014 - T Layne Entertainment
Innovation Direct™ Leading the Way in Licensing Campaign for Casimir Musical Instructional System Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide music instruction in an entertaining and effective manner, the Casimir Music Instructional System, has been developed by Marie Casimir of Orlando, Florida. The invention’s unique design enables its users to memorize musical notes in efficient... - March 06, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Thre3 Cards Take the Main HUB Stage at First Friday, Las Vegas
First time appearing since the name change to Thre3 Cards. March 7th at 6:30 pm. - March 06, 2014 - Thr3Card
KMG Live Presents Velvet Morning + Courtly Love + Brothel Sounds
Velvet Morning are a newly formed band whose art describes personality, truth, beauty, inspiration and euphoria in the form of guitar based psychedelics. They will surely paint a perpetual picture of glistening motion in your mind. Predominantly siphoning psych stalwarts including The Brian... - March 06, 2014 - Koreema
PENTATONE Releases Tchaikovsky's Lesser Known Manfred Symphony
This recording of Manfred Symphony – PENTATONE released March 2014 - tops off an outstanding complete recording of the six numbered symphonies. - March 06, 2014 - PENTATONE
Rock Supergroup The Split Squad to Appear at SXSW 2014, Release Debut Album Now Hear This on Vinyl
The Split Squad is headed to their second annual appearance at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, TX, later this month. They will be performing in a showcase at the Gingerman pub on Friday, March 14, presented by Blurt Magazine and sponsored by Dogfish Head Brewery. The SXSW appearance is part of a Spring tour promoting the release of their debut album, Now Hear This, which will have its U.S. release on vinyl on April 15, 2014. - March 05, 2014 - The Split Squad
Musical Icon Col. Bruce Hampton Returns to North Georgia
Col. Bruce Hampton returns to Grant Street Music Room, Clarkesville Georgia on Saturday March 8th 8pm. Considered by many as the “Grandfather of the Jam Band movement” and a living musical legend his career continues to thrive and evolve. Equal parts psychedelicized Allman Brothers and boogiefied Grateful Dead (with a dash of Commander Cody thrown in), Col. Bruce Hampton & his new band will for sure mesmerize any music fan. - March 05, 2014 - Grant Street Music Room
Music is My First Language Holding Fundraiser to Support Music Education Programs for Kids in Need
Social Enterprise Organization filing for Not-For-Profit status in 2014, funding music mission to Ghana. - March 05, 2014 - Music is My First Language
Anya Kvitka Has Gone Mad. Metro Newspaper 2012 Singer/Songwriter of the Year to Release One EP Each Week in March.
San Francisco-based artist Anya Kvitka has announced "March Madness", a crazy release schedule of one EP of original songs per week for the month of March. Each week, Anya will release an EP made available for listening through SoundCloud at https://www.soundcloud.com/anya-kvitka. Produced primarily by long-time collaborator/producer snack|BOT, March Madness will feature guest producers and artists from the San Francisco Bay Area. - March 05, 2014 - Anya Kvitka
Introverse Media Proudly Backs the Music of Mike Indest
Ambitious singer/songwriter presents his output for free on Bandcamp.com. - March 04, 2014 - Introverse Music Ltd.
New American Media Distribution Wire Release - Interview with Paul Hadfield & the McCoy’s
Interview with Paul Hadfield & the McCoy’s (Formerly Paul Hadfield & the Tucker Hollow Band) LaGarron Chastain - guitar; Stephen Hare - bass; Daniel Hooker – Drums Paul Hadfield & the McCoy’s are an up-and-coming group based out of Chattanooga, TN in the Southeast... - March 03, 2014 - American Media Distribution
eMediaCampaigns! Robert Renteria, Parents for Peace and Justice Announce Fundraiser
Alexa (ĀLee) Torres, NBA Chicago Bull 3-point champion, Craig Hodges scheduled to appear. - March 02, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Sun Q Moon Ensures Black History for Every Student ~ All Year Long
On February 23, 2014, each student at ConneXions Community Arts School in Baltimore MD received a copy of the compilation in honor of Black Heritage Month. The Dean of Students, Mr. Sydney Brooks is infinitely grateful to Sun Q Moon Qreative Partnership for its generous contribution. He stresses, "This is definitely what we need." - March 02, 2014 - Sun Q Moon Qreative Partnership
Irvine Young Concert Artists to Record Original Cajun Ballet by Elizabeth Skola Davis
The Irvine Young Concert Artists, a youth orchestra in Irvine California whose director is devoted to giving them performance opportunities and experiences like professional grade studio recordings, will record Davis's ballet at Capitol Records. This 35 minute ballet based on Cajun folk songs and tales of Madame Grand Doigts, a witch (or maybe ghost) who comes in the night to steal away naughty little Cajun children's toes, or if they're really bad, maybe the whole child! - February 28, 2014 - Elizabeth Skola Davis
International Hit Dale Dale Now Has Its Official Website www.daledalegirl.com
The official website www.daledalegirl.com for the international sensation Dale Dale is launched. - February 28, 2014 - Widescope Media & Entertainment Network Pvt Ltd
Kelly Derrickson to Headline at El Paseo Concert Series
With her premier album "Warriors of Love" currently storming the charts in Europe, Country Rock recording artist Kelly Derrickson will be making her US performance debut on Saturday March 1st in California where she will be the headliner at the El Paseo concert series in Palm Desert... - February 27, 2014 - Kelly Derrickson
Sounds of Laughter, Music and Fun at The Gateway Family YMCA
Music Program emerges from partnership between The Gateway Family YMCA and the Institute of Music for Children in Elizabeth - February 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Steve Rowland Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Steve Rowland of Palm Springs, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the entertainment field. About Steve Rowland Mr. Rowland is Hollywood royalty—the son of director Roy Rowland and the... - February 26, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Thrizzy Announces Debut EP by Daring Fans to Rub the Furry Wall
EDM mastermind Thrizzy announces the release of his upcoming EP, “The Jeffrey,” with a visual dedicated to the cult favorite Get Him To The Greek. Providing an array of heavy drops and electric instrumentation, this project embodies the spirit of the powerful drug in the film. - February 26, 2014 - Maek
LGN Entertainment Distribution, Inc., Announces a New Physical Distribution Agreement with Super D/Alliance Entertainment
LGN Entertainment, a seven year old company specializing in all genres, has partnered with Super D/Alliance Entertainment for physical distribution products. - February 24, 2014 - Veal-Steen Music Publishing
Al Gomes and A. Michelle of Big Noise Celebrate 24 Years of Music Business Accomplishments
Big Noise, the award-winning music firm founded by Al Gomes and A. Michelle celebrates its 24th anniversary this year. Among last year’s highlights: Big Noise helped music icons The Beach Boys win their first-ever Grammy Award. - February 22, 2014 - Big Noise
Backstage Vibe Offers New Music Promotion Services
Backstage Vibe (www.BackstageVibe.com) is the fastest growing social music community on the web. An innovative music promotion website, Backstage Vibe offers a host of new promotion services for bands, musicians, and artists including digital distribution, press release submission, and music blog and radio station submission. - February 20, 2014 - Backstage Vibe
Too Late The Hero Releases New Music and Video
Too Late The Hero (formally signed to ReThink Records) has released a new EP and video today, and you can pay what you want for it. After their deal ended with ReThink Records (owned by Lamb Of God’s Chis Adler), Too Late The Hero, from Portland Maine, decided to go full DIY for their newest... - February 20, 2014 - Too Late The Hero
Introverse Media Proudly Backs And How's Inchworm
Prolific one-man band releases latest record for free on Bandcamp.com. - February 19, 2014 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Jazz Vocalist Kevin Mahogany to Headline Concert to Benefit The Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
Acclaimed vocalist Kevin Mahogany will headline this spring’s “Alive in the World” Concert benefiting The Foundation for The Developmentally Disabled. The concert and auction event is presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA) and will be held at... - February 19, 2014 - Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA)
Music Saves Lives® Holds Austin Music Showcase to Encourage Young People to Donate Blood
With advances in medical treatments and an aging population, the demand for donated blood continues, as fewer people are becoming lifelong donors. In an effort to raise awareness about blood donation and encourage young adults to become repeat blood donors, Music Saves Lives® is announcing a special event during one of the largest music and film festivals in the U.S., held in Austin, Texas. - February 18, 2014 - Music Saves Lives
HT Media and Octave Match Entertainment Launching Publishing Service for Independent and Emerging Artists
HT Media LLC and its Octave Match Entertainment division announced today the launching of Music Placement Pro, a new music publishing service primarily servicing independent artists and songwriters. The scheduled launch date is set for April 21, 2014. "This has been a project years in the... - February 18, 2014 - HT Media LLC
Yvonne Wilcox, Pen Name Has Added a New Recording Artist to the Artist Roster
Zarah Nokie, a R&B/Soul/Pop Recording Artist being professionally managed by Yvonne Wilcox, a Music Publisher and Article Writer. - February 17, 2014 - Yvonne Wilcox, Pen Name
Arrested Development’s Eshe Releases New Music Video “So Gone”
Arrested Development’s Eshe is breathing new life into her career with the release of her new music video, “So Gone” on February 14, 2014 on YouTube and www.esheafrosoul.com. As a recipient of 2 Grammy, 2 MTV and NAACP Image awards along with songwriting credits for Angie Stone... - February 17, 2014 - Eshe
Atlanta to Host Black Women In Jazz Awards
Inaugural ceremony to take place at Rialto Center for the Arts, Georgia State University. - February 16, 2014 - Black Women In Jazz