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Free Drum Workshop for Kids in Brooklyn, NY
Music is My First Language (MiMFL), a provider of free music education for under-served students, announces its next free music education workshop with world renowned drummer & educator Swiss Chris. Entitled “The Journey of Rhythm: From Africa to NYC”, this electrifying workshop experience will guide students through an important cultural exploration. - December 07, 2013 - Music is My First Language
Emeka Rises to #1 on Omaha Music Chart
Omaha hip-hop artist reaches the top of ReverbNation's local music chart - December 06, 2013 - Emeka Music
DJ Illside and The Aqua League "Get With It"
The Bronx's DJ Illside's announce latest project featuring IHMG's The Aqua League, Mr. Wonderful and more. - December 06, 2013 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Toni Lynn Starr Appearing at 1st Annual “Triumph Over Tragedy” Celebrity Autograph & Auction
Charity event also features NASCAR’s Jeff Hammond, Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison and more. - December 05, 2013 - FanAddict Female, LLC
Recording Artist Honors Wife’s Last Wish; Makes Whirlwind Comeback
Performer Declares That It is Never Too Late for a Second Beginning; After Losing Everything Except His Determination D-day’s New Project OUTLAW INC. Plans Release of Debut Album on Own Label - December 05, 2013 - Kendall Entertainment Company
New Steve's Music Store Location Opening for the Holiday Season 2013 in the South Shore
Steve’s Music Store is proud to announce its newest location – 100 Avenue Auguste, Greenfield Park, J4V 3R4. (Corner Boulevard Tashereau – IGA shopping Center) 450-912-2216 The site is currently under development. The new location’s opening is scheduled for December 13th,... - December 05, 2013 - Steve's Music Store
Multiple Grammy Award Winner Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds Coming to Spotlight 29 Casino
Feel the love at a special Valentine's Day concert with superstar Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds at Spotlight 29 Casino on February 14th. - December 05, 2013 - Spotlight 29 Casino
Atlanta Urban Wear's Icons South Entertainment Presents Hard Work Jones
Atlanta Urban Wear's Icons South Entertainment presents Hard Work, Making his Debut in the Hip-Hop Industry as a the Rapper with the Guitar. This 20 young Mississippi-native has made Atlanta, Georgia his home and the launch place of his career. - December 02, 2013 - Atlanta Urban Wear
Erez to Release Self Titled Debut Album Early 2014
A journey that started half way around the world brings singer-songwriter and guitarist Erez to Austin, TX, where he's getting ready to release his self titled debut album early 2014. Album Pre-Order will be available on iTunes on December 4, 2013.. - December 02, 2013 - Erez
Composer Don Bodin Awarded Best Score for a Commercial Advertisement at Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Music composer Don Bodin was honored with a Hollywood Music in Media Award for his work on Toyota commercial. - November 28, 2013 - Endocrinemusic
Once in a Lifetime Experiences Auctioned for Children's Charity
Las Vegas philanthropist Chuck Brennan brings celebrity rock & roll friends together to help children's music program. - November 27, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
Haunted Echo Releases New EP, “Killing Galileo”
Halo Askew Entertainment is proud to announce that Haunted Echo has released a new EP, “Killing Galileo,” with the single, “Bullet Through My Head” available at MTV.com. The “Killing Galileo” EP is a fruition of a promotional collaboration with MTV and Pepsi. - November 27, 2013 - Halo Askew Entertainment
Gold Silver & Bronze Medal is Open for Business
Gold Silver & Bronze Medal is a privately owned facility that recently opened within Va this year. Gold Silver & Bronze Medal supplies mp3s. And the consumer goods that are made by this business is not what the competition is producing. "The goal here at Gold Silver & Bronze Medal... - November 26, 2013 - Gold Sliver & Bronze Medal
Freddy Cole, Nat King Cole’s Brother, Performs at Freedom Hall in Park Forest on December 13
The unforgettable, Freddy Cole performs jazz music at Freedom Hall on Friday, December 13. If you like Nat King Cole, you'll love his brother Freddy Cole. - November 24, 2013 - Freedom Hall
Phoenix Indie Band The Lovelost Release New Album
The lovelost, an indie band, who sings in English and in Spanish have just released their new album, Foreign, to fan and critical acclaim. The lovelost, one of the few rock bands that feature songs in English and in Spanish, are comprised of Ixchel del Castillo, bassist and lead vocalist, Frank... - November 24, 2013 - The lovelost
Aron Lyrd is Dominating the Indie Rock Scene with His Self Titled Album That Came Out Earlier This Year Through the Record Label Blue Pie Productions
Aron Lyrd is a hip new Alternative Rock singer/song writer, whose style is reminiscent of a mix between a young Mick Jagger and a 35 year old Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, with a heavy dosage of Matchbox 20s front man Rob Thomas thrown in for good measure. While Lyrd's heavy mix of guitar riffs, lead vocals, smothered with drums within backing/supporting vocals and a music synthesizer plus turn tables balancing the sound out would be tricky for most, Lyrd does this approach with poise and charisma. - November 22, 2013 - Aron Lyrd
Capital City Derby: Brokenmusic and RecordJet Announce Collaboration
Combining expertise in the fields of music production and music distribution; New services and exclusive promotions for bands and musicians - November 22, 2013 - recordJet
David Kahn, San Francisco's Artisan Surgeon, Releases His Third Jazz Album
With Surgical Precision, San Francisco's "Steady Hand" Leads on Piano in his Third Jazz Album, the Fantasy Sessions. - November 21, 2013 - The Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Big House Publishing's (BHP) Sister Company, BHi Music Group (BHiMG), Launches with Two Singles from Debut Artists Jon & The Jones and AM Aesthetic
BHi Music Group (BHiMG), a new indie record label led by industry veteran Dick Wingate, joins its sister company, Big House Publishing (BHP), a boutique music publishing firm, with the announcement of two singles from debut artists Jon & The Jones and AM Aesthetic. - November 21, 2013 - Big House Companies
Michigan Philharmomic Presents "Holiday Pops with the Phil"
Holiday Pops with the Phil - Two performances at the Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth - Thursday December 12, 2013 6:00 pm or 8:00 pm - November 21, 2013 - Michigan Philharmonic
School of Rock is Hosting an All-Day Music Festival for Charity on December 7th in Its Frisco School and Live Music Venue, The Vault
Every December, the School of Rock DFW locations gather together to put on an all-day, festival-style show, featuring every single student in all of their schools. The cover is a suggested donation of $10, and it goes toward their tax deductible scholarship fund, providing music lessons for kids... - November 21, 2013 - School of Rock
Singers to Join Fort Bend Symphony to Spread Christmas Cheer
This year’s Deck the Halls concert, presented by the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, will be more magical than ever as the St. Laurence Chamber Singers join the orchestra in this special holiday presentation. This popular concert begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Stafford Centre. Some... - November 21, 2013 - Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra
AIDS Research Alliance Announces 2013 World AIDS Day Concert Honorees: Robin Smalley, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Sir Ian McKellen
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce that its Second Annual World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School will honor three distinguished individuals: Robin Smalley, co-founder of mothers2mothers, and actors Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, widely known for their roles in the “X-Men” films. Currently, they are performing in a two-play repertory of Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land,” and Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” on Broadway. - November 20, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Miracles Music and More Benefit
Benefit for local family from Canastota New York to aid in Medical Bills. - November 20, 2013 - Miracles Music and More Benefit
Hip-Hop Rap Artist VNova New Single “Murder Scene” is Getting Major Attention
VNova who just came back with his new music video “Murder Scene” is getting major attention from the music industry. - November 20, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
The Headhunters New Release - High Fly
This is a new release from the legendary jazz/funk band The Headhunters featuring Paul Jackson on bass, Bill Summers on percussion, Mike Clark on drums, Brian Jackson on keyboards and Jerry Stucker on guitar. - November 19, 2013 - The Headhunters
"The Music Business (Explained In Plain English)," 4th Edition, Now Available in Bookstores and Online
DaJé Publishing is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the 4th edition of The Music Business (Explained In Plain English). (Here are links to purchase at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com). This updated and expanded edition offers savvy dealmaking techniques, methods to protect musical works, and career-building and money-saving tips for musicians. It is an invaluable primer for artists and songwriters who feel like they are at the mercy of industry pros. - November 19, 2013 - DaJe Publishing
Saint Francis Band Set to Perform Grant Street Music Room in North Georgia Saturday November 16th
Saint Francis former members of Moonshine Still and Blueground Undergrass perform high energy Americana, roots rock, and jam-band music with outstanding musicianship and a refreshing and creative sound. - November 16, 2013 - Grant Street Music Room
Grammy Nominated Artist Eric Benét Joins Emmy Award-Winning Production Company to Launch a Campaign to Create "Sub Stars"
A New Reality Competition Show Giving “Underground” Performers a Real Platform to Debut Their Talent and Rise to Stardom - November 14, 2013 - Viardo Artists
Music Comedy Duo Roman & Pudfunkel Release Their First CD
Michigan-based music comedy duo Roman & Pudfunkel announce the release of their only CD project to date titled Roman & Pudfunkel containing four original songs. - November 14, 2013 - Roman & Pudfunkel
Blue Note Emerging Artist Series Presents Vocalist Shoshana Bush - Nov. 20th
Jazz Vocalist Shoshana Bush will open for Jane Monheit Nov. 20, 2013 at 6:30PM. The Blue Note Emerging Artist Series is designed to give up and coming artists the opportunity to open for headlining, established performers. Attending Shoshana Bush’s performance will provide access to Jane Monheit's 8:00pm set. - November 14, 2013 - Shoshana Bush
Encuentros Espanoles Featured Spanish Classical Pianist Carolina Estrada
The Spanish Music Festival and Symposium presented emerging Spanish pianist Carolina Estrada under the auspices of Encuentros Espanoles, a range of exciting events that was on offer during the week of 19 to 27 October at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. - November 13, 2013 - Iberia Classics
Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson Releases New Album, Now Weaponized!
Randy Ellefson has independently released his fifth instrumental guitar album of twelve original rock songs. He has performed all guitars, bass, and drums sounds despite a tendonitis injury. - November 12, 2013 - Randy Ellefson
Toronto-Based Music Studio Promotes New Talent
Toronto-based DB Studio is an online music studio where rap artists can get their song edited, mixed and mastered by a professional team led by eminent rapper Don Belo. - November 11, 2013 - DB Studio
Award-Winning Mexican Musical Theater & TV Actress Bianca Marroquin to Release Her First-Ever Solo Album
Collection of 10 Spanish-language & English songs to be released in first-quarter 2014, via Young Pals Records International. - November 09, 2013 - Young Pals Music
Walt and Jackie "Take Time" Christmas Album
"Take Time" Christmas songs from Walt and Jackie - November 09, 2013 - Walt and Jackie
The C.R. Ecker Band Releases Trio of Modern Country Love Songs with "Touch of Lush"
Straight from the 2013 "Song of the Year" Award for its sassy, brassy hit, "Whisper Sweet Nothins" at Starliner's Europe, The C.R. Ecker Band of Los Angeles takes part in Country Music Association Week with the release of "No Turnin' Back," the last of three Fall 2013 love songs performed by male lead Michael Stanton, part of a three-pack described by critics as "a nod to traditional country with a touch of lush in the mix." - November 08, 2013 - Charles R. Ecker
Masked Gamblers Raise $5K for Local Charities
Lodestone Real Estate’s casino-themed masquerade supports Charlotte non-profits. - November 08, 2013 - Lodestone Real Estate
Music Industry Showcase Finds Undiscovered Stars
A television network based in Tallahassee Florida, finds a load of gospel talent for a Music Industry Showcase judged by a Representative of Motown Gospel. - November 08, 2013 - Preach The Word Worldwide Network
New CD by Iggy Taylor
Singer/songwriter from Manheim PA releases new CD. - November 08, 2013 - Ataraxis
Dark World International Announces the Release of Deemed Psychotic's Holiday CD, "Toy Man"
Dark World International is proud to announce the digital release of "Toy Man," a special holiday CD featuring the Toy Man saga from hard rockers Deemed Psychotic. - November 07, 2013 - Dark World International
Rapper Cocky da Homo MC Preps A Capella Rock Album
Inspired by Todd Rundgren, Bjork, and Mike Patton, Cocky da Homo MC announces A Capella album. - November 07, 2013 - Masculim Ltd.
Hungry Ear Coffee House Feeds Hungry Ears and Mouths This Holiday Season
Hungry Ear Coffee House at the Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Sandy Springs offers a grand night of wonderful performers, and fabulous seasonal music Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8 pm. - November 07, 2013 - Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Big House Publishing (BHP) Artist "Reality" Gains Placement on EU Channel Canal Plus (+)
Big House Publishing (BHP), a New York City music publisher, gains placement in well-known EU television show on Canal Plus (+). - November 07, 2013 - Big House Companies
The Nick Tangorra Band Rocks the Highline Ballroom in NYC
The Nick Tangorra Band headlined a concert on November 3 at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. The band performed music from their album, new songs and released a brand new music video. - November 07, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
Daniel Levine and The Avant-Guide Institute: The Lines Between Art and Advertisement Are Blurring
The expert points to a changing trend in the economics of the entertainment business. - November 06, 2013 - Daniel Levine
Award-Winning Short Film at the Indie Fest
Frank V.V. Boss Jr of Untamed Imagination Productions, has won a prestigious Award of Merit (Notable artistic and technical productions) from The Indie Fest. Produced by Untamed Imaginations Productions in association with Seacoast Multimedia in San Diego, CA. - November 05, 2013 - Untamed Imagination Productions
“Zombie Evolution” Uses Charlie Chaplin to Exorcise National Demons
The X-Ray Poetz release their third studio album “Zombie Evolution” addressing the role of the artist to uplift a nation, a society and a culture. The song “Charlie Chaplin” embodies the spirit of this unique album. - November 03, 2013 - X-Ray Poetz
A 5-Year Upward Climb – Digital Music Distributor recordJet Celebrates Its Anniversary
Berlin-based digital distributor celebrates and takes stock; Internationalization: recordJet lands in the Spanish-speaking world; Additional personnel and chart successes; 50% promotional discount for all new and existing customers. - November 03, 2013 - recordJet
Hip-Hop Rap Artist VNova is Back with His New Single "Murder Scene"
VNova who just performed his summer hit “Cold Shoulder,” his first single from his street album, at the Hadem-Haiti Charity Event at Saloon in NYC, is back with his new music video “Murder Scene.” - November 02, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events