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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
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
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
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
A Film About Dancers with Disabilities Who Have Overcome Adversity to Follow Their Dreams
Donna Russo, was born with Turner's syndrome and now lives with on-set FSH Muscular Dystrophy that affects muscle movement and limits her flexibility. Tam Warner, an industry leading choreographer, has a “hidden disability” due to heart disease exacerbated by a rare inflammatory illness. But for Donna and Tam, and many other lifelong dancers, courage and tenacity have driven them to do what they love most, to dance. - October 06, 2015 - Abilities Expo
New Music & New Artist from Kamdre Enterainment
Debut album from new artist Minista K. - October 02, 2015 - Kamdre Entertainment
New Age Artist Albedo Just Released The Planets Album
New Age Music Artist Albedo has just released an album called “The Planets.” - October 01, 2015 - Albedo Music
Maverick Musician Brazenly Busking the USA in Rebellion
Singer-songwriter Shanta Paloma embarks on her Guerrilla Gigs Tour Across The United States of America. - September 30, 2015 - Shanta Paloma
The Friendly Coffee Company's Newest Addition, Former Lead Guitarist of Rev Theory
Richard Thomas AKA Rikki Lixx Creates Coffee Like a Rockstar - September 26, 2015 - The Friendly Coffee Company, LLC
AZ-1 Releases Lost Eazy-E Track "With You" 22 Years After Recording
Finally available, a collection of the missing 90's Billboard hits, for release September 25th, 2015, which includes a never before released remix of the single “With You” featuring rap legend “Eazy-E.” - September 25, 2015 - AZ-1
Moulin Rouge Brings Renowned French Glamour to New York City Just in Time for the Best of France Festival
Legendary French Cabaret Made Landmark Voyage into New York City via Air France - September 25, 2015 - Moulin Rouge
Thre3 Cards - "Our Story" at Treasure Island
Headlining at the Treasure Island Kahunaville Showroom - The Thre3 Cards - "Our Story" - Great Family Entertainment for all ages. - September 17, 2015 - Thr3Card
Reception and Screening of New Short Film About Raúl Cañibano at Midpen Media Center in Palo Alto September 23, 7-9. Admission is Free.
The Midpen Media Center in Palo Alto, CA will host a special event and screening of a new short film about Cuban photographer Raúl Cañibano on Wednesday, September 23 from 7 to 9. Admission is free. Register for the event and learn more at www.cubacubanocanibano.com. “Cuba,... - September 16, 2015 - 2B Productions
Lucid Fly is Building Castles in Air on Indiegogo
Los Angeles based alt/prog/rock band, Lucid Fly Launch Pre-Order for New Album "Building Castles In Air" on Indiegogo.com set for release in early 2016. - September 16, 2015 - Lucid Fly
Indie Rock Trio Foxtrax to Make Their CMJ Music Marathon Debut
Indie rock band, Foxtrax, has been chosen to perform in this year's marathon, which takes place from 13-17 October, in venues all across New York City. - September 16, 2015 - Foxtrax
More New Music by Rapper Nasty Nick
Nasty Nick is back with another blazing hot track, "What You Don't Know Won't Hurt You" featuring the group formerly known as 'Breaking Day.' You can stream the new track online or purchase it on iTunes and all other digital media outlets. - September 15, 2015 - Nasty Nick Musiq
Award-Winning Artist Aoede's New Album Release: "Do You Believe in Magic?" Brilliantly Inventive Fantasy Musical Audiobook for Tweens and Kids at Heart.
"Do You Believe In Magic?" is a brilliant, inventive Fantasy Musical audiobook from award-winning Artist and Playwright Aoede, for tweens & all kids at heart who resonate with the fantasy genre (Percy Jackson meets Into The Woods). Listeners will embrace the colorful characters, the compelling story, the infectious songs, danceable duets, narration & full musical score. - September 15, 2015 - Aoede
Metamorphosis Opera Theater Presents Greek Tragedy
Metamorphosis Opera Theater will present its first fully staged opera, Médée by Darius Milhaud, on Sept 18th and 19th at 7:30pm. The performance will feature talented musicians with strong ties to Minnesota. The score has been beautifully re-orchestrated for flute, cello, and piano to... - September 11, 2015 - Metamorphosis Opera Theater
Music News: Redeemed Records Presents Connection! New EP "Moving Forward"
National Radio Release Date and in Online Stores September 15, 2015. - September 10, 2015 - Redeemed Records
Vienna-Falls Chorus Rehearsal Space Changes Location
Starting September 8, 2015 Vienna-Falls Chorus weekly rehearsals have a new home. - September 07, 2015 - Song of Sonoma Chorus
New Age Artist Albedo to Release Planets Album
New Age Music Artist Albedo will be releasing an album this month called "The Planets." - September 07, 2015 - Albedo Music
Minnesota Sinfonia Offers Free Admission Orchestra Concerts in Minneapolis and Saint Paul
The Minnesota Sinfonia is please to announce its upcoming season of five programs to take place in the Twin Cities from October 2015 until March 2016. All of the Sinfonia’s concerts are free admission and children are welcome. This years soloists include new faces and the return of audience... - September 04, 2015 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
The Greenhouse Ensemble Proudly Presents: "God, Sex & Getting Even" by Frank Tangredi
Four guys share a suite in a college dormitory. They study, they play pranks, they eat pizza, they talk about everything under the sun. And they betray one another in ways that will shape the rest of their lives. The Greenhouse Ensemble presents the Premiere Production in their new home at Theater... - August 30, 2015 - The Greenhouse Ensemble
Gentlemen and Scholars Announce New Single, Live Wire
Gentlemen and Scholars announce the release of their latest single, Live Wire. Live Wire is the band's first single release since 2014's County Hound Ramble and serves as the first release from their new recording studio. - August 28, 2015 - Gentlemen and Scholars
Moulin Rouge Cancan’s to the US to Celebrate the Best of France Festival in NYC’s Times Square
Historic French Cabaret Journeys to New York for the First Time in 126 years. - August 28, 2015 - Moulin Rouge
New Indie Label Wants to FLIP the Music Industry
FLIP the Industry is a new Indie Label and Studio located in Montreal, Quebec, dedicated to helping emerging musical talent and making the music industry a friendlier place by bringing professional level recording, production, and guidance, within the reach of the less initiated, and less privileged. - August 26, 2015 - FLIP the Industry
Inspired by a Heady Night Out in Berlin, Sean Bradford Releases His Debut Album September 4th
Up The Down Staircase, the house inspired debut album of Sean Bradford, is out September 4th. In 2013 Sean Bradford moved to Europe from NYC (he was an actor on Broadway) in order to seriously pursue music. Having collaborated with an international roster of producers, the result is music both danceable and layered with emotion. - August 26, 2015 - Sean Bradford
Silvia Tancredi from Turin to New York Under the Sign of Gospel Music
The Italian singer, Silvia Tancredi returns to the Big Apple for some concerts where she will perform - unplugged - in venues around Manhattan. The confirmed dates are: August 29, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Uncle Charlie's Piano Bar & Lounge, New York Sept. 5, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Leftfield NYC, 87... - August 25, 2015 - Silvia Tancredi
Award Winning Best Pop Artist Melanie Taylor Releases New Summer 2015 Single $$$$$ (Money)
Debuts Free Download of the First Single Off Her Sophomore Album - August 25, 2015 - Melanie Taylor
Lucid Fly Launches IndieGoGo Crowdfunding Campaign to Fund First LP Release
On August 24th, 2015, Los Angeles-based alt/prog/rock band, Lucid Fly will be launching an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign in support of their first LP, Building Castles In Air. - August 24, 2015 - Lucid Fly
New Book/CD Set by Debra Lynn Alt Gives Cancer Survivors a Voice, Helping Them Express Feelings That Cannot be Conveyed in Words Alone
The recently released hardcover photography/CD gift book set, “Each Moment We're Alive,” offers inspiration to those facing cancer. Produced by singer/songwriter Debra Lynn Alt, it combines life-affirming music with the award-winning travel/nature images of her late friend, Monica Baer of North Branford. - August 20, 2015 - Debra Lynn Alt
Dracula - Presented by Brandon Ballet
Join Brandon Ballet and Artistic Director, Octavio Martin, for a night of mystery as he presents the 2nd Annual performance of the classical ballet Dracula. Be mesmerized by the dramatic tale of the infamous Count Dracula and his quest for power and love. The historical ambience of the Centro... - August 18, 2015 - Brandon Ballet
Jerome Brarda Aims to Smash Miami-Bimini Speed Record in 42' Supercat — InterZone Pictures Will Film Event
InterZone Pictures will film speed record attempt as part of its plan for a series of TV films about offshore powerboat racing. - August 17, 2015 - InterZone Pictures
Riant Theatre's Strawberry One-Act Festival Announces 20 Semi-Finalists One-Act Plays Competing on Sunday, August 16 at the Tato Laviera Theatre in New York City
Audiences Vote for Strawberry One-Act Festival Finalists in the Theatre and On Demand Online. Special Matinee on August 16 of “One Drop: A Period Piece” Drama with Music by Andrea J. Fulton about African Americans and Passing for White in the South in 1800s. - August 16, 2015 - Riant Theatre
Emmy Nominated Danielle Masterson from DinoTyme Productions to Lead the Sounding of TAPS in Battery Park, NYC
DinoTyme Productions Inc. and the Institute for the Performing Arts (IPA) own Special Effects Coordinator Danielle Masterson is laying down her makeup brushes and picking up her bugle on August 16th to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the ending of World War II. Known as “Spirit of... - August 15, 2015 - Institute for the Performing Arts
Soul Lifting Success Story Comes to Life on Stage to Combat Mental Illness Stigma and HIV Stigma
Based on the true story of once internationally famed escape artist Daniel Bauer, a journey of loss, survival and triumph comes to life as this soul lifting human-being has courageously found his voice and the strength to return to the stage to combat HIV and mental illness stigma through the arts of magic and escape. - August 15, 2015 - Daniel Bauer Studios