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Young Pals Music Celebrates 2013 with Six New Releases, Including Best-Selling CD to Date
New York City-based full-service music label continues versatile musical palette with R&B, rock, pop, dance, musical theater & jazz projects over past year. - January 10, 2014 - Young Pals Music
Three Free Performances by Grammy Award Winning Cellist Matt Haimovitz
World Renowned and Grammy Award Winning cellist, Matt Haimovitz, will perform for free with the Minnesota Sinfonia in Minneapolis and St. Paul on February 7, 8 and 9. - January 09, 2014 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Benjamin Dara Soon to Release New Age Music Video "At Peace"
"Peace is a word that is thrown around a lot in spiritual and new age circles these days. I wanted to write a song that could mean peace to the listener. Whether that means world peace to some, or inner peace to you as a person, when the music begins you can feel peace engulf you." - Benjamin Dara - January 08, 2014 - Benjamin Dara
Pre'T Boi Hu$$ Releases His Brand New Single "Go Time!" Along with Just Recorded "Pound Cake Freestyle"
We are experiencing one of the most controversial periods for the music business as a whole: on one hand, artists can produce professional grade material from their living rooms, on the other hand, there’s just so much music, and true talents have a hard time emerging. Luckily, every once in a while, true gems really make it out through the dirt. This is definitely the case of Pre'T Boi Hu$$. - January 07, 2014 - Pre'T Boi Hu$$
Yum Yum's & Friends Luncheon for Local Artists
ArtistBizRight a new business educational company for artists is hosting a networking opportunity luncheon for local artists called Yum Yum’s & Friends on Sunday, February 23rd at 12:00, located at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Chevy Chase, Maryland. - January 05, 2014 - ArtistBizRight
The Sunrise Music Video, "We Have Not Heard," to be Featured on UPTV's New National Morning Show
UPTV, Uplifting Entertainment is beginning a new morning show, "Up In The Morning." The Sunrise video for "We Have Not Heard" will air in the show's New Artist Spotlight. - January 05, 2014 - The Sunrise
Florida-Based Artist Dez Nado Releases "No Hands: I.R.I.E." Reggae Crossover Album
Florida-based Hip-Hop/Rap Artist Dez Nado Releases "No Hands: I.R.I.E." Reggae Crossover Album, Stepping Out of Genre for the First Time. - January 03, 2014 - Dez Nado
The ReJacks - A New Century Punk Rock Punch in the Face
The ReJacks release their self-titled debut worldwide. - December 23, 2013 - The ReJacks
College Salsa Team from San Jose Wins World Title
Spartan Mambo, the college salsa team from San Jose State University won the Collegiate Team division at the 4th Annual World Latin Dance Cup held at the Miami Airport Convention Center. - December 19, 2013 - Spartan Mambo
Gorilla Tango Burlesque Creates Unique Fusion Burlesque Show
Gorilla Tango Burlesque debuts a new form of burlesque - story-based, plot-integrated burlesque based on the classic 1980s video game, The Oregon Trail. - December 19, 2013 - Gorilla Tango Burlesque
Rokelle Feat. Dave Audé - Take Me Away
Singer/Songwriter Rokelle Re-Teams with Grammy Nominated Dave Audé on New Single. - December 18, 2013 - Audacious Records
Sewer Ratz Digital Music Releases Hot New Dance Single Titled “Under the Light” by Aasen Bloe
Independent music label, Sewer Ratz Digital Music released a brand new dance single titled, “Under the Light” by Aasen Bloe featuring Just Ice (Justice Williams). - December 18, 2013 - Sewer Ratz Digital Music, LLC
Barry Sisters Bring Holiday Bliss to the Bay
Arthur Murray Tampa Dance Centers is holding its annual Holiday Ball on December 21, 2013. The all-inclusive tickets provide dinner, wine bar, Live music by the Crescendo Amelia Band, as well as dancing and performances. - December 14, 2013 - Arthur Murray Tampa Dance Studio
Virtual Rock Star Signs Real Record Deal
Seth Regan a.k.a. "Mankind Tracer," popular live performer in Virtual Worlds, gets a real life record deal. - December 14, 2013 - Seth Regan Music
More Than $1 Million Raised for Rock & Roll Academy at Las Vegas Concert
KISS, Alice Cooper and dozens of rock & roll legends team up for epic charity concert. - December 13, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
Brews & Burlesque: A Richmond Exclusive Becomes Permanent
Brews & Burlesque shows will now be a regular feature on the second Friday of every month. - December 12, 2013 - TFW Burlesque
C-Boyz Starz Changes Their Branding to Thre3 Cards
New name for the C-Boyz Starz: Thre3 Cards. - December 11, 2013 - Thr3Card
Thre3 Cards Reach the Top 10 on the NIM Charts
Thre3 Cards original songs reach the Top 10 on the NIM Charts. - December 10, 2013 - Thr3Card
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
World Renowned Violinist Returns to Perform with Minnesota Sinfonia
Arnaud Sussmann, violin, returns for a weekend performance with the Minnesota Sinfonia on January 10 and 12 in Minneapolis and St. Paul. - December 06, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
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
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
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
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
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
Love to Dance, Inc. Dancers Dance Through the Seasons
The 2013-2014 dance season, at Love to Dance, Inc. in Carmel Valley, is off to a great start. Every day of the week and every season of the year, talented dancers express how much they love to dance. The days are getting shorter and winter is fast approaching. At Love to Dance, Inc. this means it... - November 21, 2013 - Love to Dance, Inc.
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
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
Soulscene Productions to Present an Original Theater Adaption of "A Christmas Carol," Called "Mr. Scrooge" in Whippany, NJ
SoulScene Productions, an outreach of Abundant Life Worship Center, is pleased to present an original theater production of “Mr. Scrooge” for all audiences throughout the month of December, 2013. This event will showcase local acting, writing and production talent mostly from residents... - November 14, 2013 - SoulScene Productions, LLC
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
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Recipient of the Prestigious 2013 AMG Heritage Visual Artist of the Year Award
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, has been honored by the International Academy of Music Arts and Sciences, Inc. for the second straight year, receiving the prestigious 2012 and 2013 Artists Music Guild Heritage Freelance Visual Artist of the Year Award back to back for his artistic collaboration with some of music’s biggest names. - November 14, 2013 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
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
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
Comedian and Indi.com Bring Talent Challenges and Cash to College Campuses
Guitar Comedian Evan Wecksell forges a partnership with upstart website to bring online events/competitions to colleges nationwide. - November 09, 2013 - Evan Wecksell Booking
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
New CD by Iggy Taylor
Singer/songwriter from Manheim PA releases new CD. - November 08, 2013 - Ataraxis
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.
McGough Academy of Irish Dance Holds Fundraiser for Gill Family
The McGough Academy of Irish Dance hosted their First Annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The Halloween Party was designed as a fundraiser for Lindsay Gill, a local Woodlawn teen who was struck by a car several weeks ago while attending a local Fall Festival. The family immigrated... - November 06, 2013 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
IMAGINE COLORADO Performing Arts Community Center Coming to Colorado Springs
Colorado You Got Talent is expanding its community service to Colorado Springs sometime next year. Currently CYGT is working hard to raise $800,000 to build a State of the Art Community Center and the IMAGINE COLORADO PROGRAM. (http://www.coloradotalent.org/#/imagine/) - November 05, 2013 - Colorado You Got Talent
Introducing Bay Pointe Ballet
Bay Pointe Ballet Announces Debut at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center - November 05, 2013 - Bay Pointe Ballet
Jim Breuer at Vaudeville Cafe-Friday, December 6, 2013
Named one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All time,” Breuer is one of the most recognizable comedians in the business; known for his success on “SNL,” and also starring alongside Dave Chappelle in the cult favorite film “Half Baked.” - November 03, 2013 - Vaudeville Cafe
“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
South Bay Ballet’s The Nutcracker Pirouettes Into Its 10th Season
South Bay Ballet's version of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, will hit the Marsee Auditorium for three shows December 20, 21 and 22. - November 03, 2013 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Country Music YouTube Sensation Abi Ann Gave a Phenomenal Performance for a Packed Crowd of Over 5,000 at the 2013 CAF Airsho
Abi Ann is making her name known with nearly 100,000 Twitter followers, close to a million views on YouTube for her single “Silence,” 50,000 views and climbing for her “DayDreaming” single and winning Best New Teen Artist of The Year 2013 (across all genres) and Best New Teen Country Artist of 2013. She has recently received write-ups on CNN, Top 40 Charts and the Music Industry News Network. - November 02, 2013 - Abi Ann Music
Melodia Women's Choir of "Visions of Peace"
NYC's premier women's choir, conducted by Cynthia Powell, opens its 11th season with a program beckoning the holidays and celebrating Britten 100, Benjamin Britten’s centenary, with works from Britten, Gustav Holst, and Paul Csonka. Central to the concert is a Melodia reprise performance of Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols." Also “Seven Part-Songs for Female Voices and Strings,” by Gustav Holst, Paul Csonka’s Spanish-language piece “Concierto de Navidad,” and an arrangement of samba-jazz tunes. - November 01, 2013 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
Meresha Brings Out Your "Lunatic" with EP Debut and B.B. King's Concert Dec. 7, 2013
Sunny Florida’s answer to Iceland’s Björk mixed in a blender with some Freddie Mercury, Joss Stone, Amy Winehouse and with a pinch of Paramore and Led Zeppelin. Just off a successful Kickstarter campaign, she will Debut her new EP "Lunatic" Dec. 7 at B.B. King's in W. Palm Beach, Dec. 7 at 2:30. - October 30, 2013 - Meresha
Poetry Teachers NYC Gathers National Artists for Nov. 16 Performance at Pomegranate Gallery
Poetry Teachers NYC gathers poets and artists from across the country for a cross-genre performance on Saturday, Nov. 16th at the Pomegranate Gallery in NYC. - October 28, 2013 - Poetry Teachers NYC