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Comedy Night at Spuntino Restaurant
Spuntino Restaurant holds their first comedy night. - October 25, 2012 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Chris Hendricks to Perform at G105 Showhohodown on Nov.3
Raleigh-Based Musician Joins Jason Adamo, Eric Strickland and the B Sides in Event Celebrating Morning Show Host Bob Dumas’ 20th Anniversary - October 25, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Canadian Rapper Liso Slated to Release Highly-Anticipated EP "I Am Liso" on October 30, 2012
Canadian rapper Liso is set to release his long awaited first EP "I Am Liso" on devil night, October 30th 2012. After spending all summer in the studio, the wait is over. - October 25, 2012 - Think Militant Records
Ragers Announce Halloween EP Release Party
Ragers have announced their Halloween EP release show at The Foundry in Lakewood OH on Friday, October 26th. Admission Includes free copy of the "Amnesia EP" on compact disc. - October 21, 2012 - Ragers
Singer/Songwriter Adam Smith Performing at The Hard Rock Cafe
Local Artist Adam Smith's Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album Exclusive Performance and CD Launch - October 20, 2012 - Adam Smith Music Art
Zombies Take Over Dynamite
The Top 40’s hit song, "Dynamite," has now become a zombie music video parody entitled ZombieNite. The ZombieNite project involves community volunteers from all across the state of Utah. - October 20, 2012 - ZombieNiteMusic
Nylon Fusion Collective Presents "This Round’s on Us" Halloween Festival Fundraising Event in Support of 2012-13 Season, Featuring Two New John Patrick Shanley Plays
The writers and company at Nylon Fusion Collective scare up both intense drama and laughs with short plays about the frightening, the freaky and the just plain fun just in time for Halloween. - October 19, 2012 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Carolina Ballet Names Five Members to Board of Directors
Professional Ballet Company Recognizes New Board Members at Annual Fall Meeting - October 19, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Joe Blessett "Changing Everything" New Jazz Changing the Sound of Adult Music
Changing Everything new CD released by Joe Blessett. Changing the rules and a giving unique interpretation of a new jazz music style. This album stretches out, taking chances and moving a music style out of the background to the front of the line. - October 18, 2012 - Joe Blessett Music
Brook Pridemore Releases Preston Spurlock Animated Video for "Simpsons Reference"
“Simpsons Reference” by Brook Pridemore is the first in a series of videos to come from the as yet unreleased fifth studio full-length ‘Brook Pridemore's Gory Details’. The flash video done by professional animator, fellow musician Preston Spurlock, is a quirky spill of fun... - October 17, 2012 - TJO Presents
Young Pals Records International Releases the Concept Album Soundtrack for “Swedish Style: The Musical,” Inspired by the Behind-the-Scenes Split of Super Group ABBA
Full-Length Rock Musical Available for Commercial Theater Groups & Schools - October 16, 2012 - Young Pals Music
HRX Records Artist Joseph Michael Releases “The Ellipsis Sessions”
White Wizzard Vocalist, Joseph Michael Shows His Theatrical Leanings in an Eclectic Take on Progressive Rock. - October 15, 2012 - Hrx Records
One Woman Keeps Her Head-Up After Losing Everything
One women fights to regain her entrepreneurial spirit, by overcoming obstacles and unwarranted financial hardship. The CEO of AD VYBE tells her story. - October 14, 2012 - AD VYBE Public Relations & Promotions Firm
Downtown Raleigh to Host ARTStober Festival Oct. 27
Renowned Performing Arts Organizations to Wow Crowds at Local Arts Event - October 12, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Kiven Announce Upcoming EP "1840" Set for Release October 2012
Emerging alt rock band and Los Angeles natives, Kiven, have announced the arrival of their third EP, 1840, slated for release later this month. The EP’s first single, an emotive and groove-driven opener, “Hope & Smoke,” will debut on October 9th. - October 12, 2012 - Kiven
Sea Turtles: In San Francisco, Three Generations of Women Are Looking for a Beach
The tribulations of mothers, daughters, sisters, and aunts shuttling between Tunis and Paris over the second half of the Twentieth Century. Based on a true story. A story of love given and love denied – and a comedy. - October 11, 2012 - GenerationTheatre
"Tango Lovers" – (Enamorados del Tango) Ignites the Stage Again in Uruguay with All Its Strength, Passion and Sensuality
International Tango sensation will perform again in the most important theater in Montevideo. - October 10, 2012 - Tango Lovers
Americana-Rock Musician Steve Cooke Nominated for "Best Male Vocal" at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Steve Cooke’s single and Album of the same name “Working for the USA” is getting a lot of attention and recognition, not only with ordinary working people, but also the Hollywood music industry. This years Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) is recognizing Steve Cooke with 3... - October 09, 2012 - Cooke Entertainment
The Real Live Show’s Malik Work to Launch His New Mixtape, Work in Progress
“If ever a group lived up to their name, it's The Real Live Show. With a distinguished palette of players backing them, New York City purebred MCs Stimulus and Dionysos [a.k.a. Malik Work] paint a pitch-perfect portrait of hip-hop's spirit.” - The Village Voice - October 07, 2012 - Malik Work
Founding Artistic Director Maia Knispel Returns to Out of Hand Theater with a New Original Show After Touring the UK to Rave Reviews
Founding Artistic Director Maia Knispel returns to Atlanta and to Out of Hand Theater with her new show Titus Clown. Ms. Knispel has been in the UK for the past two years completing a Masters of Fine Arts at the University of Exeter. While there, she and her husband, stage director Tyler Owens,... - October 07, 2012 - Out of Hand Theater
Take Part in the 40 Days of Transformation of an Artist’s Career
Napoleon Hill wrote “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve,” Sam Cooke sang “A Change Is Gonna Come.” The combinations of those two phrases in mind lead Recording Artist Jean Shy and her Team to take on a 40 Day Challenge, and they hope you will take part in their Journey. - October 03, 2012 - King Edward Music
Manhattan Short Film Festival Coming to Danbury, Connecticut
Filmgoers in Danbury Connecticut will unite with audiences in over 300 Cities Spanning 6 Continents Unite for One Week for One Purpose... to Judge the 10 Finalists in the15th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. - October 02, 2012 - The Palace Danbury
Navy Veteran to Perform Award Winning Show "Over There: Comedy is His Best Weapon"
From a blue-collar upbringing to the White House, it’s been quite a ride for comedian PJ Walsh. The navy veteran is bringing his one-man comedy show, Over There: Comedy Is His Best Weapon, to The Palace Danbury theatre this fall. Over There illustrates the hardship and hilarity of PJ... - October 02, 2012 - The Palace Danbury
Gittler Instruments, LLC Brings Unique Early 80’s Minimalist Guitar Into the New Century
Gittler Instruments, LLC announces its launch of the newly designed Gittler Guitar, invented in the 1970’s by musician and minimalist design pioneer Allan Gittler. - September 30, 2012 - Gittler Instruments, LLC
Alyssa Allyson's New Single "Open Door"
AJJ Records has released a new single for artist, Alyssa Allyson. The single, "Open Door" is expected to be available for purchase on iTunes soon. - September 28, 2012 - AJJ Records
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Inks an Image Licensing Deal with Cedar Creek Instrument Case Company
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, inked an image licensing deal with Cedar Creek Custom Case Shoppe, a world leader in custom instrument case building, to brandish images of Frizzell’s highly sought after fine art portraits of Country Music Stars and Legends as case lid... - September 27, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
White Wizzard Launches New Official Website
HRX Records Artist Joseph Michael's New Project White Wizzard Launches New Website. - September 27, 2012 - Hrx Records
Chris Hendricks Band to Perform at the Chef’s Academy’s Triangle Chef Showdown Sept. 27
Raleigh Band to Participate in Second Annual Event to Provide 100,000 Meals for Area Food Bank as Part of Hunger Action Month - September 27, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
And if Elected: a Musical Tribute to Our Election Process with the Minnesota Sinfonia
The Minnesota Sinfonia will open its 2012/13 Winter Concert season this October featuring a timely performance of And if Elected, a compilation of old time presidential campaign songs, to be sung in Barbershop chorus style. Joining the Sinfonia for these performances at First Covenant Church in... - September 26, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
The Tim Charron Band Opening for Bret Michaels
On September 23rd Rhode Island native Tim Charron will take the stage as the opening act for rocker Brett Michaels at the Indian Ranch in Webster, MA. - September 20, 2012 - Tim Charron
Julie London Tribute This Saturday at Germano's Cabaret
Washington DC's popular Satin Doll Trio pays musical tribute to the early minimalist recordings of America's most beloved torch singer Ms. Julie London who’s music popularized great American Standards such as "Cry Me a River," "Hey Daddy," and "I'm in the Mood for Love." - September 17, 2012 - Satin Doll Trio
78violet and Mr. Orginal’s New Track is Almost Here
78violet and Mr.Original's mega mix Collaboration “Sucker For A Lover” is ready for release in October. - September 16, 2012 - Nation Records
Chris Hendricks Speaks to Physical Therapy Students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Leader Singer of Chris Hendricks Band Speaks About Experience with and Importance of Physical Therapy on Sept. 7. - September 14, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Minnesota Sinfonia Announces Free Winter Concert Series
Join the Minnesota Sinfonia this season for an exceptional mix of featured talent. Enjoy six sets of festive weekend concerts in Minneapolis and St. Paul from October to April. All concerts are free to the public (first-come, first seated), and children are welcome to attend. 2012-2013 Winter... - September 12, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Viewer Launch Promo CD with Live Performance at The Winning Post, York Featuring Special Guest Toastie Taylor
Viewer celebrate the launch of their eponymous promo CD with an exclusive and intimate event at The Winning Post, York. They will be joined on stage by long term affiliate Toastie Taylor for what promises to be an evening of exceptional indietronica and kinetic computer art. - September 12, 2012 - Viewer
The Dismissed, Richmond-Based Rock Band, Releases Studio Debut
The Dismissed, from Richmond, VA, make their studio release debut with "Antisocial." The track highlights the band's aggressive style which blends melody and unique rhythms into an original sound. - September 12, 2012 - The Dismissed
geeKs & azWHOLEz to Exclusively Premiere First Music Video "The Beast Got It!" at Themed Show "Hedonistic Happenings" at One 17 Sofa Lounge September 14 Fri 10:00 P.M. Et
Greensboro local indie band to premiere music video "the BEAST got it" at themed show Hedonistic Happenings at One 17 Sofa Lounge September 14th. - September 12, 2012 - geeKs & azWHOLEz
Electric Records and Tron Burgundy Set to Release Social/Political Album with "SumWHeRE eyE bLONG"
Tron Burgundy is due to release an 8-song acoustic album on September 17th dealing with world/environmental/societal issues in a very stream-of-consciousness lyrical style. The date coincides with the Occupy Movement's Year Anniversary. - September 11, 2012 - Electric Records
Country Music Icon, Willie Nelson, Writes Forward to Nashville-Based Artist, Corey Frizzell’s Up-Coming Book
Country Music Legend Willie Nelson, even at 79 may be one of the busiest guys in the music industry, but he still found the time to write the forward to Nashville based writer and artist, Corey Frizzell’s, new up-coming book “Nashville’s Honky Tonk History,” which will be part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. - September 11, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Woodie Records and Brewer Media Group Announce Partnership
Woodie Records, headquartered in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and the Brewer Media Group have agreed to a multi-year contract that will provide artists a low cost alternative to recording, song promotion, name branding, media coverage and most importantly long term support. Woodie Records... - September 10, 2012 - Woodie Records
Maddie Gardner to Appear at Australia Spirit Spectacular
Superstar cheerleader, Maddie Gardner will travel to Brisbane, Australia September 19-25, 2012 to make a special appearance at the Australia Spirit Spectacular and Asia Pacific Grand Final. Cheer Channel executives and film crew will accompany Maddie to film exclusive on-site segments of Maddie's fall show, Cheer Mashup. - September 08, 2012 - Story Merchant
Can Revenue-Share Save the Music Industry?
IMRadio realized a royalty issue four years ago when it went live. Currently poised to begin a new era of revenue and profit generation, IMRadio.com already has 85,000 independent musicians' original "royalty-free" songs in its radio rotation. The revenue-share model is designed to provide a larger percentage of the revenue stream into IMRadio, its partners and especially its independent musicians’ pockets. - September 06, 2012 - IMRadio, Inc
HRX Records Artist Joseph Michael Signs on as New Vocalist for White Wizzard
Earache Records Artist White Wizzard to Record New Record Midnight Reign Singer/Composer Joseph Michael - September 06, 2012 - Hrx Records
Shop, Play, Laugh at The Palace Danbury Theatre
Shop till you drop and Laugh out loud at The Palace Danbury theatre. - September 06, 2012 - The Palace Danbury
Albedo to Release Their First New Age Christmas Album
The New Age Music Artist Albedo will be releasing their very first Christmas Album this November. - September 03, 2012 - Albedo Music
Chris Hendricks Band to Present "Breaking Down Barriers" Program to Brier Creek Elementary School
Anti-Bullying Program Expands Reach in the Triangle with Presentation on Aug. 31 - September 02, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Short Play Series - Smitten and Bitten: 8 Stages of a Relationship
A short play series basing the 8 Stages of a Relationship as the premise. - August 31, 2012 - Lightyear Production
America's First Mashup Singers The Company Men Welcome Comedian Alli Breen for Iconic Key Club Show Sunday 9/2
The Company Men in residency through September at the iconic Key Club on LA's Sunset Strip. On Sunday 9/2, these modern gentlemen welcome comedian Alli Breen as special guest. - August 31, 2012 - the COMPANY MEN
Superstar Cheerleader, Cami Branson Signs Sports Development Agreement
Cami Branson, 16-year-old superstar cheerleader signed with the Austin, Texas based Porformance Sports Marketing. CEO Cindy Villarreal now represents both Branson and Maddie Gardner, two of the top cheerleaders in the industry. - August 30, 2012 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel's Hit Web-Series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader Reaches 600,000 Views
Cheer Channel's hit web-series, Secret Diary wrapped up Season 1 in July and has raked in over 600,000 total views on the 6 episodes and special features videos on YouTube. Season 2 is set to debut this fall on the Cheer Channel YouTube and on the #1 DISH Network and cable television. - August 30, 2012 - Story Merchant