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RMR008: Sharif D + Black Cherry: "If I Was Yours" | Respect Music Records
Producer/Performer Sharif D collaborates with emerging artist Black Cherry to deliver a Soulful Tropical House number in time for the Southern Hemispheres Summer Season titled “If I Was Yours.” - December 23, 2015 - Respect Music Records
New Year’s Eve Masquerade and Fashion Show Brings Together the Best of Denver’s Fine Arts with High Fashion for an Unforgettable New Year’s Celebration
This will be the first time the Colorado Symphony has been involved with a Live Fashion Show. This event will target a new demographic for the Colorado Symphony, and collaborate with a new industry altogether. This will also be a first for the involved fashion designers, including Project Runway All-Stars Winner, Mondo Guerrra. The New Year’s Masquerade & Fashion Show is the premier event introducing this fusion of High Fashion and Fine Arts in Denver. - December 17, 2015 - Soul Makers LLC
"Garth Vader," Country Music / Star Wars Parody Band Debuted Live in Los Angeles Dec. 12, 2015
Toys for Tots benefited as the charity of the night. The band "Garth Vader" has been coined “The Best 90’s Country Star Wars Parody Band in The Galaxy” by the established musicians who make up the band. - December 15, 2015 - Garth Vader Band
Indie Band Fights Terror via Musical Warfare
Armed with musical weapons of mass “construction”, San Francisco band “Daytime Nightlife” is fighting fear and negativity in all forms with their debut self-titled album. “What I have found in this band and their music is something that has become more of a rarity in... - December 15, 2015 - Daytime Nightlife
Pop The Cork! Welcome 2016 with Original Single "Let’s Spend This New Year’s Eve At Home" from Burgeoning Country Act Christi Bauerlee
Launch single from upcoming album “Pop” is commandeered by NYC-based label Young Pals Music’s founder & executive producer Ayhan Sahin. - December 14, 2015 - Young Pals Music
Solo Piano Music Composer Stephen Majewski Nears 3 Million Plays on Pandora
Stephen Majewski‘s solo piano music has now been played on Pandora more than 2.8 million times. Listeners can purchase Stephen’s physical albums and digital downloads at www.stephenmajewski.com. Downloads are also available on iTunes, Amazon, and others. - December 12, 2015 - Stephen Majewski
Dallas Choral Festival - First Choral Festival in Texas Since 1999, Featuring 100 Professional Singers at Meyerson Symphony Center
Tickets are on sale for the inaugural Dallas Choral Festival on January 10, 2016, bringing together 100 professional singers for a rare performance of a large scale Sacred Masterwork with a professional orchestra, highlighting Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis and conducted by artistic director Greg Hobbs. - December 11, 2015 - Dallas Choral Festival
World Record Try at Club Fox Concert for The Semper Fi Fund
Attendees to The 4th annual Club Fox Concert for The Semper Fi Fund January 30, 2016 will get a chance to see a world record set for the largest tambourine rhythm section to perform live. - December 08, 2015 - Club Fox Concert For Semper Fi
Kontras String Quartet Performs at Elmhurst College
Concert featuring witty, dark and romantic music by Haydn, Shostakovich and Borodin. - December 05, 2015 - Kontras Quartet
Christmas Concerts with the Kontras Quartet & Chicago Choral Artists
The Kontras Quartet joins director Michael D. Costello and the Chicago Choral Artists for two candlelight concerts of sacred Christmas music. Recommended by the Chicago Tribune! Saturday, December 5, 2015 @ 7:30 PM St. Sylvester Catholic Church 2157 N. Humboldt Blvd Chicago, IL Sunday, December... - December 05, 2015 - Kontras Quartet
Kontras Quartet Performs at Farnsworth House
The Kontras Quartet performs inside the famed Farnsworth House as part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial program "Architecture + Art: Inspiration Amplified." - December 05, 2015 - Kontras Quartet
Portland-Area Ballroom Dance Instructor Receives International Recognition
Portland-area business owner and dance instructor Michael Petr was named one of the top-ten ballroom dance instructors in the world on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the World DanceSport Championship in Columbus, Ohio. Petr, originally from Prague, Czech Republic, came to Portland with a vision of creating champions out of non-dancers. His students’ outstanding results speak to his success: He now has seven students who are earning top-three rankings on the state, national and international stage. - December 05, 2015 - Michael Petr Dance
WORLD5 Signs with Spectra Music Group
WORLD5 finishes the final touches of their brand new album and teams up with Spectra Music Group for the release. - December 04, 2015 - Five Points Music LLC
A Night of Extreme Worship
On December 6, 2015, Knoxville will experience an event like nothing that has ever occurred before. Musicians, poets, dancers, visual artists, and more are coming together from all backgrounds to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. Barriers that have been placed on the body of Christ will be torn down and the glory of God will be shown. - December 01, 2015 - The 5th Woman
Momma Lynn Management Announces "Ravages of Time" to Record at Studio Sage
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) announces the highly popular rock and roll band "Ravages of Time" will be recording at the newly opened Studio Sage in Edmonds, Washington. The third album from the band will be entitled "Faith of the Fallen" and will be released and distributed by Momma Lynn Records (MLR) in early 2016. - November 28, 2015 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Cheers to the New Year at Fenix
2016 is quickly approaching and time is running out to get tickets to dine and be entertained this New Year’s Eve at Fenix. A special prix fixe dinner will be served, the band Aja Vu will perform the music of Steely Dan and Chicago, and you’ll receive complimentary champagne to toast... - November 26, 2015 - Fenix
Let’s Shape the Future of LGBTQ Travel
Explore the New Online Platform That Connects LGBTQ Travelers with LGBTQ Guides. - November 25, 2015 - Rainbow Campaign
"A Bright Tomorrow": A Song of Goodness Coming During Turbulent Times, Out to Global Audience in 120 Countries
Sometimes it's best to look calmly inward during troubled times to draw on faith, and find reasons to hope. "A Bright Tomorrow" from The C.R. Ecker Band is all about extending goodness to those in need and believing that you can help to make a better world. Charles Ecker first composed this song in the late 1980s, but no publisher was interested because he wanted to give it to the world. - November 23, 2015 - Charles R. Ecker
Band X Announces Their Exclusive Event Titled "Party with a Rock Star"
Atlanta's Band X, the ultimate party band, features an exclusive event titled "Party With a Rock Star.". Band X will bring the Rock Star to the Party, Event, Festival, or even Wedding. Band X will open the show and perform a set of party/dance music, and then the band will bring up the Artist or Artists to perform a set of the artist's songs with Band X as the backing band. Band X has been doing these types of shows and events for many years, and quite successfully with top Rock Stars. - November 21, 2015 - Band X
Minnesota Sinfonia Dedicates January Concerts to the Memory of Thelma Hunter
The Minnesota Sinfonia will present A Tribute to Thelma Hunter, featuring Loren Fishman performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on January 15, 16, and 17. This past August, the state lost a very important and honored member of its music community, pianist and arts advocate, Thelma Hunter. - November 21, 2015 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
RadicLea Records Releases New Single - Jared Axen "I Love You More"
Jared Axen - "I Love You More" RadicLea Records (CEN / RED / Sony) Jared Axen’s “I Love You More” is his debut release as a solo artist on RadicLea Records and will be available worldwide on November 16, 2015. Jared is a Pop, R&B, Soul singer from Los Angeles CA. - November 20, 2015 - RadicLea Records
Current Events Announces Final Show Featuring Seaton Smith from Fox’s Mulaney and Nick Vatterott from Comedy Central
After an uninterrupted eighteen month run, Current Events with Jarret Berenstein will have it’s final performance Friday November 20th at 7pm. The final show will take place at The Magnet Theater (254 E 29th St) and will feature standup from Seaton Smith (Fox’s Mulaney) and Nick Vatterott (Comedy Central, Conan). - November 14, 2015 - Jarret Berenstein
Rocky Mountain Kirtan Artist Raises Funds for Courageous Nepali Women
The courageous women at HerFarmNepal are being supported by Kirtan Artist Faith Rose of Bozeman, MT, who is using her artistry to help raise funds for earthquake damage and to feed the school children of the village. - November 11, 2015 - Faith Rose Music
"A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol" is Coming Back to the New Century Theatre in Minneapolis
Back for its 9th year after 8 years of sold out performances, the award-winning musical comedy, "A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol" is returning to the New Century Theatre, downtown Minneapolis, from November 27th thru January 3rd. - November 06, 2015 - DHM Productions
RAW:natural born artists Toronto Concludes Their 2015 Season with "UPRISING"
RAW:Toronto is pleased to announce an epic evening of everything art and out last show of 2015. Featuring Visual Art, Photography, Fashion, Music, Performance Artists, Accessories, Hair and Make-Up Artists. A fun and exciting evening of live performances, runway shows, live hair and make-up, accessory design and visual art displays. 40+ talented artists involved. - November 06, 2015 - RAW:natural born artists Toronto
School of Rock Now Accepting Registration for Winter Break Beginner Guitar Camp
December 28 and December 29, 2015 young rockers ages 7-15 with less than one year experience playing guitar will gather to learn how to play guitar. Students who enroll by December 1, 2015 will receive a free guitar cable and free guitar tuner, courtesy of MAC Music Accessories. - November 03, 2015 - School of Rock, St. Paul
Shaan Kaye's New Single Inspires Fans to Chase Their Dreams
Shaan Kaye - Chase Your Dream ft. Marley Taylor - November 01, 2015 - SK Group
SongCat Helps Upcoming Songwriters by Giving Free Music and Career Advice from Industry Insiders Whose Credits Include Ray Charles, Toby Keith and George Strait
The music production company SongCat LLC will start a free video series in January 2016 providing advice and tips to aspiring songwriters by established industry insiders who won awards such as The CCMA Songwriter of the Year Award and the BMI Songwriter Award. - October 30, 2015 - SongCat LLC
On Solid Ground Dance Convention and Tour Offers Innovative Development and Technique for Dancers
Multiple-city events through November 2015 will educate, inspire and build on dance techniques in two-day dance intensive workshop. - October 28, 2015 - Go Solid Ground
Noted Flutist Peter H. Bloom to Perform Premieres by Mark Harvey, Karl Henning and David Leone in Boston, Masterworks by Debussy and Ravel in Des Moines and Lisle, IL
Flutist Peter H. Bloom, known for his virtuosity and versatility, will perform premieres by Karl Henning and David Leone in Boston’s King’s Chapel (Oct 27); music by Debussy and Ravel with Ensemble Aubade (Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL Nov 1 and Grand View University Des Moines, Nov 2); music by Mark Harvey with the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Nov 14 at MIT Cambridge. Bloom will join legendary saxophonist Charles Neville Nov 29 in Ashfield, MA in a benefit concert for Nepal earthquake relief. - October 26, 2015 - Americas Musicworks
Victor Talking Machine Co. Revives, Returns to Camden
Victor Talking Machine Co. Label Group returns to Camden County building its new headquarters in Berlin, NJ. - October 24, 2015 - Radio Corporation of America
Dora Mae Productions Announces Alter EgoZ Improv Live
Hudson Valley Improv and BSP Kingston are proud to announce the first live show of Alter AgoZ Improv, a fully improvised live performance starring Samantha Jones, Michael Withall, Trista Polo & Liz DeNesnera, directed by Samantha Jones. Improv comedy has officially landed in the Hudson Valley... - October 24, 2015 - Hudson Valley Improv
Trap Rock Group Chef Sean and Blaze Charting at Number 5 on Billboard Biz Under Hot New Single for "Stash in the Hoopty"
Trap Rock group "Chef Sean and Blaze" recently released their newest music video and single entitled “Stash in the Hoopty,” that has since charted at number five on Billboard Biz for Hot New Singles. The group's front man and Chicago native Chef Sean is no stranger to the... - October 22, 2015 - Chef Sean and Blaze
7 Door Sedan Releases New Album “Gotta Gotta Gotta”
7 Door Sedan second album release “Gotta Gotta Gotta” on Two Sixty AC is now available on CD, vinyl, streaming and download. - October 22, 2015 - Two Sixty AC
Dead Whispers Were Heard This Past Weekend in Bowling Green, VA
DinoTyme Productions, Inc. partnered with the Caroline Community Theater and collectively they gathered their morbidly talented staff to create, build and man Dead Whispers, the first Haunted Attraction to be featured at the 26th Annual Bowling Green Harvest Festival. All proceeds from Dead Whispers were generously donated to the new and upcoming Institute for the Performing Arts. - October 22, 2015 - Institute for the Performing Arts
Boston’s Ensemble Aubade (Peter H. Bloom-Flute; Francis Grimes-Viola; Mary Jane Rupert-Harp) to Perform in Illinois and Iowa: Chamber Music by Debussy, Ravel and Others
Ensemble Aubade (Peter H. Bloom, flute; Francis Grimes, viola; and Mary Jane Rupert, harp) will perform at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle IL on November 1, and at Grand View University in Des Moines on November 2. The esteemed trio will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Claude Debussy’s Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, one of the masterpieces of the 20th century. Also on the program: the lush and thrilling Sonatine en Trio by Maurice Ravel and the evocative Sunrise (2009) by Thea Musgrave. - October 22, 2015 - Americas Musicworks
The Ensemble Theatre Welcomes Holiday Season with Encore Run of Stepp Stewart’s A Soulful Christmas
Who/What: The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its holiday season with an encore run of the musical, Stepp Stewart’s A Soulful Christmas, Directed and Choreographed by Patdro Harris with musical direction by Carlton Leake. This African American tale is the story of two children who are taken on a... - October 21, 2015 - The Ensemble Theatre
Community Women’s Orchestra Presents Legends, Mysteries and Musicians at Its Family Concert Nov. 15th
The Community Women’s Orchestra and Music Director Dana Sadava welcome Dr. Robert Greenberg narrating as "The Inspector" for The Composer is Dead, by Nathaniel Stookey with text by Lemony Snicket for this fun, kid-friendly concert. CWO's 31st season opener also features orchestra students of the Edna Brewer Middle School (Oakland Public Schools) performing Legends of Glory, by Kathryn Griesinger, onstage with the Community Women’s Orchestra. - October 16, 2015 - Community Women's Orchestra
Local Valley Artist Ryan Tree Campaigns for Veterans with PTSD
End To The Suffering is a song & music video forwarded by Ryan Tree, an Arizona-based musician, philanthropist and animal welfare activist. Produced & directed by Malakai Creative, this short film raises awareness of Veterans affected by PTSD. - October 15, 2015 - Ryan Tree Music
"In Limine," the Second Album of the Female Italian Singer Silvia Tancredi. New Gigs Announced in the US in the Spring.
After the release of the new radio single “I do it for you,” comes out in an all digital platform “In Limine” (Imagina Production/Edel), the new album of the Italian singer Silvia Tancredi. The LP consists of 11 tracks, including a cover “True Colors” by Cindy... - October 15, 2015 - Silvia Tancredi
New Album by Daniel Diaz: Swan Song
Instrumental, electro-acoustic, experimental, jazz, world, tango, classical, are among the many influences for this sensitive album where Daniel Diaz show his skills as composer, multi-instrumentalist and arranger. After many years composing and recording for Films and TV and working on diverse projects, DD is ready to release his most personal collection of music yet. - October 15, 2015 - DedeLand Music
The Dancing Fire Performs at Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Ribbon-Cutting: Fire Dancers Dazzle Dignitaries at Grand Hyatt Opening
Los Angeles based entertainment company, The Dancing Fire, performed a specially crafted show for guests of the high esteemed Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort's ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 9th. Guests included various celebrities, Hyatt representatives, & several government VIP's including Governor Roberto Borge Angulo & Senator Felix Gonzalez Canto. - October 14, 2015 - The Dancing Fire
Acclaimed Blues Rock Guitarist Davy Knowles Will be Headlining at the Wentz Concert Hall in North Central College
Touring in Support of His Third Studio Album the Outsider - October 10, 2015 - Davy Knowles
Muscadine Grape Shows Promise in Fighting Breast Cancer
South Beach Wine donates their wine (made from Muscadine Grapes) towards the “Think Pink” masquerade ball Breast Cancer fundraiser on Friday, October 30th at Kitchen 305 in Sunny Isles Beach. - October 08, 2015 - South Beach Wine
Women In The Arts & Media Coalition Announces 2015 Collaboration Award Winners
What: The Women in the Arts & Media’s Collaboration Awards winners have been announced. Awarded by Women in the Arts & Media Coalition, the Collaboration Awards recognizes women in the arts and media who successfully collaborate across disciplines to create new and influential work. - October 08, 2015 - Women in the Arts & Media Coalition
A Night at the Sands - A Vegas Musical Cocktail with an L.A. Twist
Gas up and dig the smooth sounds of the Rat Pack in this modern infused cabaret that blends songs of past and present. - October 08, 2015 - Creating Arts Studios
Fan Fiction DJs Set to Release New Record in November 2015
"Discothèque" is marked for release on 11/23/2015 on iTunes & Beatport. - October 08, 2015 - Fan Fiction DJs
Performing Artist Partners with Arts-Focused Crowdfunding Site Hatchfund to Raise Book Funds to "Change the Performing Arts Field for the Better"
Performing Artist, Educator, and Artist Advocate Seth Lepore will launch a Hatchfund campaign to raise the money to write the "living document" entitled Ruthless Reciprocity. - October 08, 2015 - The Seth Lepore Project
The Dancing Fire Sets Singapore Formula 1 Ablaze: L.A. Fire Dancers Delight Grand Prix Fans
The recent Singapore F1 races were chock full of several exciting acts, including L.A. based "The Dancing Fire," which media outlets praised as “masterful” and “hypnotically stunning.” Men’s-Folio’s ranked the high-octane routines as their 2nd reason to attend the weekend. The company has been quickly growing in popularity since its 2012 inception, and now their fiery act is spreading globally. - October 07, 2015 - The Dancing Fire
Lucid Fly Officially Building Castles In Air - Reaches Its Indiegogo Funding Goal
On October 2, 2015, Los Angeles based alt/prog/rock band, Lucid Fly successfully reached their IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign funding goal in support of their first LP, Building Castles In Air. - October 07, 2015 - Lucid Fly