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Join Kent Musicians to Raise Awareness of a Cruel Disease
Internationally renowned conductor returns to his home village in Kent to raise awareness about a debilitating neurological condition that has affected his family’s life. - March 24, 2016 - Stephen P Brown
Missing Broadway Actor Makes First Stage Appearance This Spring
Updated story on missing Broadway actor who steps back into the limelight - March 23, 2016 - Tap soul Productions
Hunter Pence Shirt for Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area
Baseball star Hunter Pence teams up with Athletes Brand to raise money and awareness for Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area through a shirt designed by Hunter Pence. - March 23, 2016 - Athletes Brand
ARTIST Music Academy Student from Perry Hall Wins Top Prize at Prestigious Guitar Competition
Thomas Potts, Student of Dr. Jeremy Lyons at ARTIST Music Academy in Nottingham, Awarded Third Prize at Beatty Classical Guitar Competition - March 23, 2016 - ARTIST Music Center
Play Lab Weekend of New Works & Writing Classes
Playwrights Local 4181 Announces 2016 Play Lab and Spring Workshops New plays and free workshops presented April 15-17, 2016, at Waterloo Arts Playwrights Local 4181 announces its 2016 Play Lab and Spring Workshops, a series of new plays and writing classes from April 15-17 at Waterloo Arts. This... - March 16, 2016 - Playwrights Local
Satin Doll Trio Honors the Women of Supper Club Jazz and Cool Jazz at the Jazz Corner in Hilton Head on March 25th and 26th
Washington DC's popular Satin Doll Trio returns to the Jazz Corner in Hilton Head on March 25th and 26th at 8:00pm with a new show paying tribute to great American female singers ranging from the Supper Club style of artists like Blossom Dearie, Doris Day, Peggy Lee and Lena Horne, to the Cool Jazz style of singers like June Christy, Anita O'Day, Chris Conner, Julie London. - March 11, 2016 - Satin Doll Trio
Silverado Records Signs Recording Artist Nick Smith
Country Music Label Silverado Records Has Signed Recording Artist Nick Smith - March 11, 2016 - Silverado Records
Saudi Arabia Creates This Too: Meet Rotana
Saudi-born Rotana Tarabzouni sings like she was told she shouldn't. - March 11, 2016 - Rotana [Independent Artist]
Accomplished Composer, Lyricist and Photographer, Debe Gunn Releases Her Book, "Beautiful Faces" to Inspire a Message of Love and Hope in the World
Bush Publishing released the first volume of Gunn's book series, "Life, I Love You" on November 18, 2015. The book and forthcoming series is a representation of beautiful faces from over 30 countries. The book is set for worldwide distribution. - March 09, 2016 - PR for Debe Gunn
DancEnlight Presents "Empty Space"
DancEnlight, a professional not for profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2016 world premiere of "Empty Space" in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Artistic Director Lorelei Chang and her dancers explore the potential of emptiness. Two performances will be held at the University of Saint Joseph's Hoffman Auditorium in the Bruyette Athenaeum, 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 2:00 p.m. - March 09, 2016 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
It’s Time to Raise a Glass & "Drink" for St. Patrick’s Day, with Celebratory Single from Ayhan Sahin’s Album "Pop"
Third single from upcoming collection is commandeered by NYC-based label Young Pals Music’s founder & executive producer Ayhan Sahin. - March 07, 2016 - Young Pals Music
Pinellas County Community Bands Join Together to Celebrate a Thriving Live Music Scene
A showcase of entertainment provided by participants enjoying a lifetime of music making, including the Dunedin Concert Band, St. Petersburg Community Band and the Awesome Second Time Arounders Marching Band. - March 06, 2016 - Dunedin Concert Band
Bronx Rapper Drag-On Releases New Single "Rayful Edmond"
Gifted and compelling hip hop artist, Drag-On, releases his much anticipated single, “Rayful Edmond,” from his self-owned label, Hood Environment, on March 4, 2016. The groundbreaking single, composed of powerful orchestral undertones and hard hitting deep bass, showcases the abilities... - March 05, 2016 - Hood Environment
Roots of Creation Release "Struggle" EP Featuring Melvin Seals of Jerry Garcia Band and Marshall “Ras MG” Goodman of Sublime
Roots of Creation today released a maxi-single/EP of their newest single, “Struggle,” ahead of their grandest project to date, Livin Free. The New Hampshire-based reggae/rock/dubtronica band is recognized as a Top 20 artist on the Relix/Jamband radio chart, a festival staple (Gathering... - March 04, 2016 - Red Boot PR
New Album Release: RMR009 Creative Consciousness - We Gotta Get Up! (They Gotta Stand Down!)
Creative Consciousness was created as a means of aligning with like minded artists from all over the world to share their views on the struggle of the average human, battling against the western corporate monopoly and how opportunities of freedom and sustainability could be just around the corner, should people choose to stand up for the rights of themselves and others. - March 02, 2016 - Respect Music Records
Heroes Of The Resistance Announces New Guitar Player
The Toronto-based rock band Heroes Of The Resistance (HTR) welcome “Rob L” as the new lead guitar player. - March 02, 2016 - Heroes Of The Resistance
Kesavah BellyDance in Nelson, BC Adds More Classes for All Levels
Kesavah BellyDance in Nelson, BC is adding two new Belly Dancing classes starting on April 5th, 2016. - February 29, 2016 - Kesavah BellyDance
Momma Lynn Management Announces John Kingsley to Record at Studio Sage
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) announces Singer-Songwriter John Kingsley has joined the Momma Lynn family of companies and will record at Studio Sage in Edmonds, Washington. His debut album, "About Town," will be a collection of Kingsley's insightful views of the world and a healing introspective of his life. Recording begins in Mid-March 2016. - February 29, 2016 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Uniscope Distribution & Brand Services is Accepting Submissions for New Heat South Volume 2
Uniscope Distribution & Brand Services is now accepting submissions for the second volume of their globally distributed compilation series, New Heat South. The company is also looking to connect with more producers, songwriters, and label owners. - February 25, 2016 - Uniscope Distribution & Brand Services
US Soccer Legend Alexi Lalas Teams Up with Athletes Brand to Fulfill a Kid's Dream of Raising Awareness with Rare Disease Day
A boy that suffers from 8 rare diseases has dedicated his life to impacting the world and partnered with Soccer Hall of Famer, Alexi Lalas and Athletes Brand, in a global awareness campaign for Rare Disease Day. - February 25, 2016 - Athletes Brand
YouTube Video Leads Philly Trumpeter to Solo Performance at Carnegie Hall
When Philadelphia area trumpeter Bob Wagner posted a video on YouTube in the Fall of 2012, little did he realize that it would propel his musical career to a national tour and ultimately lead to an upcoming solo performance on the iconic stage of the world famous Carnegie Hall. - February 24, 2016 - Jump City Music Inc
Arts on the Green Presents Acclaimed Duo 2 (Peter H. Bloom, Multiple Flutes; Mary Jane Rupert, Harp), Chamber Music Concert March 19, Shrewsbury, MA
Arts on the Green presents the esteemed Duo 2 (Peter H. Bloom, flute, alto flute, bass flute and piccolo; Mary Jane Rupert, harp) in European and American Masters, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm, First Congregational Church, 19 Church Rd, Shrewsbury, MA. Free to all, but donations welcome. Information: 508-845-7286. Gems by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, and two stellar works written for 2: Butterfly Effects (2008) by Elizabeth Vercoe and Play of Light (2011) by Richard Nelson. - February 23, 2016 - Americas Musicworks
The Funky HomeBoyz Release "That Funky Hip Hop" Mixtape February 19th
The Funky HomeBoyz, a hip hop duo hailing from Queens, New York City, is preparing to drop their most recent studio endeavor this February. The mixtape, entitled "That Funky Hip Hop," will be available on SoundCloud for download upon its release. The duo, which consists of two cousins, Lashaun and Sean, are often referred to as the “Rap Attack Cousins.” - February 22, 2016 - SeanKev Music
International Tchaikovsky Competition Winner Performs with Minnesota Sinfonia
The Minnesota Sinfonia presents “Father and Son” on March 4th and 5th, featuring Itamar Zorman performing selections by Henryk Wieniawski and Antonin Dvorak, as well as Hora, a piece written by his father, Moshe Zorman. The concert will also feature the world premiere of Insouciant, by... - February 17, 2016 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Blue 22s Pop/Reggae Band Shows Heart for Valentine’s Day by Donating Proceeds from Their New Single, "Ready or Not" to Bring National Awareness to ADHD
Successful Pop/Reggae Band, Blue 22s will be releasing their new single and music video, Ready or Not, worldwide today to raise money for the awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; a cause that’s close to their heart. Blue 22s aren’t strangers to ADHD. Four of the five... - February 12, 2016 - Blue 22s
VAARCLOC Releases New Song "Ecdad"
VAARCLOC, an instrumental metal music project from Romania releases a new song entitled "Ecdad." - February 12, 2016 - VA ART
Musical Directors of Major Artists Trust His Advice; Top Rated Online Music Production Company's Video Series Offers That Advice for Everyone
A surprise will arrive this February. SongCat's most recent video series has now launched. In the meantime, results of its latest client satisfaction survey revealed interesting results. The company's growth rate will approach 50 percent throughout 2016. - February 10, 2016 - SongCat LLC
Forget Wine & Roses: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Breakup Redemption Single Since You’ve Been Gone" from Award-Winning Artist David Keeley
Second single from upcoming album “Pop” is commandeered by NYC-based label Young Pals Music’s founder & executive producer Ayhan Sahin. - February 09, 2016 - Young Pals Music
SF International Arts Festival 2016 Announces Detailed Program Multiple Artists from 13 Countries and the Bay Area to Feature in Over 100 Performances and Exhibitions
SF International Arts Festival is pleased to announce the program for 2016, which will take place from May to June 5 as a co-presentation with the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. More than 50 performance ensembles will participate in the Festival including some of the Bay Area’s finest as well as companies travelling from as far afield as Canada, Colombia, England, France, Japan, Lithuania, Morocco, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Serbia, South Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan. - February 08, 2016 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
Alex Hulme Little Lives Single Release
Alex Hulme releases his new Single "Little Lives" on February 5th 2016. - February 05, 2016 - Alex Hulme
Irene Hartfield CD Release Valentine’s Concert
Singer, pianist and songwriter Irene Hartfield will present a concert celebrating the release of her new CD, Play Me, on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Vermilion College Fine Arts Theater. Concert goers will have the opportunity to be the first to purchase copies of the... - February 04, 2016 - Irene Hartfield
Dreamkiller Announces Nationally Renowned Lineup Additions Former Members of "Bang Tango," "Mr. Big’s Eric Martin"
Dreamkiller is pleased to announce the addition of two new notable members, hailing from nationally renowned former and current projects. Stepping in on lead guitar and backing vocals is seasoned industry veteran, Scott LaFlamme, of Springfield, MA. Scott is most known for his work with Randy... - February 04, 2016 - Dreamkiller, LLC
“Defund THIS 2: Electric Vulvaloo” Uses Sex to Sell…Women’s Right to Choose
Burlesque fundraiser returns to support access to women’s healthcare. - February 04, 2016 - Dirty Bird Burlesque
The So and So's from Grimsby Are Back on the Road
From the great of Grimsby - February 02, 2016 - The So and So's
Reaching Records Brings Musical Icons to Colorado Springs
Colorado's premiere entertainer George Sisneros and Adult-Contemporary singer/songwriter John Redmon headline the "All About Love" post-Valentines day concert at the Stargazers Theater. - January 30, 2016 - Reaching Records
Jahan Nostra Releases Album "ESP" Exploring the Concept of Extra Sensory Perception Through Music
Jahan Nostra releases his album "ESP," the follow up album to "Sleepwalking," which is loosely based on the concept of extra sensory perception. ESP is the belief to have psychic abilities and deep intuition but also serves as a double meaning for Jahan. It is also a reference to the part of town where Jahan grew up in for this semi-autobiographical album about perseverance, adversity and spiritual belief. - January 23, 2016 - Jahan Nostra
Rock Star Becomes Film Star - Rock and Roll the Movie to be Released in February
Award winning lead vocalist of Paul Revere and the Raiders becomes film star, director, screenwriter. - January 21, 2016 - Rocking and Rolling Films
Salsa People Promotes Variety of Salsa Dance Programmes in This Year
Salsa People is a Zurich Based dancing school and club that provides a range of courses in salsa and other forms of dance disciplines across a multiple chain of students in best proportions. - January 21, 2016 - Salsa People Dance Studio & Entertainment
This is the Call! New Release by Ellis Williams
Call To Battle is the follow up to Ellis’ debut album Euphoria and is brought to audiences through the creative styling of record producer Andrew “Hawksilver” Piland. Available through online distribution sites such as iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. Listeners were so intrigued by... - January 19, 2016 - E Willz Music
Bang Tango Documentary Released Online for Free
Drew Fortier, who later became Bang Tango's rhythm guitar player, has posted a free link to his 4 years in the making of the documentary film "Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie" Chronicling the career of the MTV hit band, Bang Tango. - January 19, 2016 - Bang Tango Management
Kontras Quartet Performs on NEIU's Jewel Box Series - Friday, January 22 at 7:30 PM
Northeastern Illinois University brings the critically acclaimed Kontras Quartet back to its popular Jewel Box Series for a concert featuring faculty artists Susan Tang, piano, and Robert Heitzinger, baritone. - January 17, 2016 - Kontras Quartet
Kontras Quartet Performs at WMU - Wednesday, January 27 at 7:30 PM
Western Michigan University brings the critically acclaimed Kontras Quartet back to its popular Bullock Performance Institute for a concert featuring the music of Borodin, Haydn and Shostakovich. - January 17, 2016 - Kontras Quartet
Project Mayhem - The Knockout Underground Rock Musical
First rule of Project Mayhem… sign in, sit down, and gear up for a theatrical experience that will drop guests into a side-splitting, mind-racing, adrenaline filled, powerhouse rock musical like never seen before. - January 16, 2016 - Creating Arts Studios
Kev Evan Releases Debut Self-Titled Album; Listen to the New Album on Apple Music
Kev Evan has finally released his debut album, The album, which is self-titled, is a career first for the artist, who has been self-producing and writing his own content for four years. Kev Evan himself, has been known online for overcoming speech problems and using music as a way to connect with... - January 10, 2016 - Kev Evan
Kesavah BellyDance is Offering a Free Interactive Belly Dance Demo Class in Nelson BC
Kesavah BellyDance will be holding a free interactive Belly Dance demo class in Nelson BC on January 19th, 2016. Come spice up your life, get fit, and have fun all at the same time. - January 04, 2016 - Kesavah BellyDance
Solo Artist Tama Girard Endorses FatFingers Custom Guitar Company
2016 Looks to be quite a big year and great start for Tama Girard! Girard is releasing his new track "When I think of You" with Jeff Russo of Tonic, solidifying new artists to accompany him on his new tracks this year, and just signed his first of his scheduled endorsements happening this year. - January 03, 2016 - Tama Girard
Indie Rapper Dez Nado Uses Self-Produced Cable Reality Show to Gain Major Label Support for New Album Release
Indie singer-songwriter breaks ground by leveraging support gained from self-produced cable reality TV show "Life & Grind: Duval" to broker deal for distribution from Universal Music Group. - January 01, 2016 - Dez Nado
The C.R. Ecker Band Releases "A Bright Tomorrow" to Inspire Kindness in the World
"A Bright Tomorrow" is a Country/Heartland/Christian song which was originally written by Charles Ecker in 1988. His goal has been to release this song and make it available at no cost to anyone who wished to have a copy. Some 27 years later, Charles Ecker received his wish and is inspiring the world one person at a time through his songwriting. - December 27, 2015 - The C.R. Ecker Band
MTD4LYFE and Michael Tobias Design (MTD Bass) Host Their Fifth Annual Concert at 2016 NAMM Show to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
With the success of last year’s Fourth Annual MTD Family Reunion, and with thousands of dollars raised to support The Wounded Warrior Project, MTD4LYFE announced that their Fifth Annual MTD Family Reunion (#MTDFR5) will take place at The 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim this January. 100% of the proceeds from this event will support WWP. - December 25, 2015 - The ECI Group
Common Wealth Endeavors Kicks Off 2016 with "Small and Tired" by Kit Brookman, a New Australian Play Based on the Oresteia, Opening January 8th
Common Wealth Endeavors, continues its mission with a new play from rising Australian playwright, Kit Brookman. "Small and Tired" will run at Common Ground Theatre, Durham NC, Jan 7 to Jan 23, 2016. - December 23, 2015 - Common Wealth Endeavors LLC