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Local Chorus Performs with a Purpose
The Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus is putting on their annual show, Saturday, November 19th at 7:30 pm at the Union High School PAC. A portion of the proceeds is being donated to the Union Choral Parents Association and two groups from Union schools will be performing on the show. - November 08, 2011 - Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus
Joseph Michael Founder of HRX Records Discusses the "Top Ten Reasons You're Not Getting Signed by a Record Label"
HRX Records Founder Joseph Michael on how not to pitch yourself as an artist while trying to secure a record deal. - November 07, 2011 - Hrx Records
Minnesota Sinfonia to Perform in St. Cloud with Soprano Soloist Evelyn Nelson
The Minnesota Sinfonia is proud to announce it's first ever concert to be held in Saint Cloud. The concert will be a Sinfonia Holiday Family Pops Concert and will feature Evelyn Nelson, soprano soloist native to Saint Cloud, performing a variety of light favorites in works by Mozart, Gonoud,... - November 06, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
R&B Singer Xtiin Jones Brings Back the Soul of Amy Winehouse with Her First iTunes Release
R&B singer/songwriter Xtiin Jones (pronounced Kristin) has collaborated with producer Tom McKay former bassist of Joydrop to bring back the soul of Amy Winehouse with her first official release. The decision to release her first 3 tracks on iTunes came at the request of her growing fanbase. - November 05, 2011 - XJ
Violin Octet Performs Eerie World Premier and Baroque Classic
The Hutchins Consort is joined by Improvisational Computer Graphic Artist J-Walt. - November 04, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort
Minnesota Sinfonia Announces Fall Fundraiser
The Minnesota Sinfonia is proud to announce its annual Fall Fundraiser. The fundraiser will run until November 30, 2011. - November 04, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Hutchins Consort Presents Harrington World Premier and Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Joined by improvisational computer artist J-Walt, the famed violin octet presents the second concert of their season with "The Four Season Meet the Old Gods." - November 03, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort
Minnesota Sinfonia to Feature Teen Violinist and Soprano Soloist Evelyn Nelson in Holiday Concert
The Minnesota Sinfonia is proud to announce it's annual Holiday Family Pops Concert featuring 2011 Junior Young Artist Competition winner Brandon Duffy, who will be performing the first movement of Max Bruch's Violin Concerto no 1. Also featured this year, Evelyn Nelson, soprano soloist, performing... - November 03, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Corey Brooks Band – Artist Abmassadors for Kids Alive Int.
During the Corey Brooks Band's recent visit to Music City, USA they met with Rich Anderson of Kids Alive International. They are now the newest artist ambassadors for Kids Alive. Kids Alive International is a Christian faith mission dedicated to rescuing orphans and vulnerable children –... - November 03, 2011 - Corey Brooks Ministries
Drummer Rolls Out Innovations for Music Professionals, Novices and Fans
Drummer Brian Doherty is rolling out a bundle of professional services and recorded music aimed at entertaining the fan, educating the amateur and serving the professional. Products include pre-recorded tracks for songwriters and producers, informative articles about the music business, in-session... - November 02, 2011 - briandoherty.net
Steve Cooke is Burning Hot at This Year’s Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Two Nominated Singles “Radio” & “Gravity” from the Double Album “Paramount Sessions” Also Featuring Adam Lambert - November 01, 2011 - Steve Cooke
Magical Popera Goes Wild
Pava Nella Productions Announces the new album, Spinella Tenor of Illusions, from newest Popera sensation, Joe Spinella. - October 30, 2011 - Pava Nella
Sarasota Opera Seeks Singing Children for Winter Season Production of Carmen
Sarasota Opera is hosting an open casting call to find children, ages 8 and up, to participate in the Children’s Chorus of our Winter 2012 production of Bizet’s Carmen on Thursday, November 3rd from 6:45pm – 7:45pm in the Pavilion building adjacent to the Sarasota Opera House. - October 29, 2011 - Sarasota Opera
Community Performing Arts Announces Expansion to Coral Springs
Today, Community Performing Arts (CPA) announced that its affordable, world-class concert series is expanding to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts in January 2012. The expansion marks another milestone for impresaria Florence Morgenstern, whose post-retirement business venture continues to defy... - October 29, 2011 - Community Performing Arts
Billboard World Artist/Actress Gay Marshall to Perform “Gift of Light” with Tony Award Winner Anika Noni Rose, Friday Oct. 28 at Liberty Island Celebration
“Gift of Light” was composed by Grammy-winner Doug Katsaros and Emmy-nominated Bill Schermerhorn. Ms. Marshall was commissioned to write a French translation, recorded this fall in New York. - October 28, 2011 - Gay Marshall
MVP Loops Teams with Native Instruments to Create Expansion Packs for iMaschine
Sample sound manufacturer and distributor MVP Loops has teamed up with software company Native Instruments to create an expansion pack for the recently launched iMaschine music app. The Swagg City iMaschine Expansion Pack features samples from the MVP Loops and its subsidiary brand Dig... - October 28, 2011 - MVP Loops
Kamdre Entertainment Presents New Artist, The Truth
16 year old rap sensation takes on the music industry. - October 27, 2011 - Kamdre Entertainment
HipMix.net Adds New Feature to Belly Dance Website: Ask Dilara!
HipMix.net, the world’s fastest growing website for belly dance, recently launched a new advice section to the website. Named, “Ask Dilara,” this function of the website encourages users to ask the questions or seek the advice they are looking for. Whether it be a belly dance... - October 27, 2011 - HipMix.net
Los Angeles Indie Rock Quartet -The Elizabeth Kill's New Record Hits iTunes and Hits the Road
L.A. based indie rockers, The Elizabeth Kill are returning to the stage after putting the finishing touches on their newest CD release. Known for electrifying live performances, the female fronted quartet delivers their signature style of music and keeps fans wanting more. With Influences like The Cure, Alanis Morrisette, No Doubt, and The Smiths you can expect nothing short of a good time with The Elizabeth Kill. - October 26, 2011 - The Elizabeth Kill
Back by Popular Demand - Last Chance of 2011 to See "Love 2 Dance"
“Love 2 Dance” is an entertaining look at the lives and loves of dancers. Fourth and final performance of 2011 Set for Nov. 27. - October 26, 2011 - M&M American Dance Theatre
NyLon Fusion Collective Presents the World Premiere of You Are Here, Directed by Jerry Ruiz
NyLon Fusion Collective presents the world premiere of You Are Here by members of its Writers Collective: Jack Karp, Kate Mulley, Alisha Silver and Joseph Samuel Wright. Directed by Jerry Ruiz, the show will run November 4-20th at the Gene Frankel Theatre with two Planet Connections Artists Grant... - October 23, 2011 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Sarasota Opera Names the New Director of Marketing
Sarasota Opera is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Greg Parry as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Sarasota Opera effective Monday, October 10, 2011. Mr. Parry previously held the position of Director of Marketing with Sarasota Opera from 2000-2004 during which time he... - October 22, 2011 - Sarasota Opera
sunn creative Releases "reflector" by Tony Lowe
sunn creative music is proud to announce the release of "reflector," the latest gem by Tony Lowe, on October 20, 2011, the first album released on the new sunn creative label. - “reflector…Simply stunning. Precise and soulful guitar playing accompanies nine immaculately... - October 22, 2011 - sunn creative
Website Seeks Ultimate Belly Dance Diva
Belly dance website, HipMix.net announced today that they are launching a fun contest... asking people to submit their Ultimate Belly Dance Diva Story, for a chance to win one of three prize packages totaling over $750 dollars in prizes. - October 21, 2011 - HipMix.net
Hard Rock Band, Refuse The Fall, Winner of Whotune’s “Promote Me Like A Rockstar” Contest
Whotune.com, the chosen destination for independent music promotion and music discovery announces small town hard rock band Refuse The Fall as the winner of the “Promote Me Like A Rockstar” online contest, which resulted in the Grand Prize of an independent artist marketing service package from Web ‘n Retail. Check them out at http://bit.ly/RefuseTheFallatWhotune - October 21, 2011 - Refuse The Fall
The Jetson Fleet Are Blasting Off with Release of Debut Album: We Brought the Party
Tampa’s hottest new hip hop sensation, The Jetson Fleet, released their long anticipated debut album “We Brought the Party” on iTunes. Within the first week of releasing the album The Jetson Fleet's Facebook fan count jumped from 700 fans to over 14,500 Facebook fans. The release of their album has become the catalyst that is launching The Jetson Fleet into the national spotlight. - October 21, 2011 - The Jetson Fleet
Final Approach Restaurant Presents a New Dinner Theatre Experience at the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport; First Production 12/1 – 12/4
The Final Approach Restaurant at the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport, known for their amazing food and dining experience, has come together with J&G Productions, to bring to you a new dinner theatre experience. J&G Productions in Sheboygan, is led by Ralph Maffongelli, former Artistic... - October 20, 2011 - J&G Unlimited, LLC.
The Secret of a Former Teen Recording Star James Rocco, "It’s Between Us"
James Rocco Vice President of Programming at Ordway center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul returns to his roots as a former teen recording star with his new CD "It's Between Us." - October 20, 2011 - James Rocco
Gutta Slim's Hot New Mixtape "A Day In the Life"
This is a hot new mixtape for true hiphop lovers abroad. This mixtape takes you from the reality of the streets to bedroom fantasies. Finally, a mixtape that the ladies will definitely love. - October 18, 2011 - Gutta Slim
HRX Records Seeking Female Singers - Prize: Recording Contract... HRX Vixens Vol. 1
Independent Record Label to release compilation CD of female vocalists. The release will be distributed by Hot Topic and featured in Maxim Magazine. The Top Three Girls will get a Record Deal. - October 18, 2011 - Hrx Records
Hutchins Consort to Play at Wake Forest University
Acclaimed Violin Octet Celebrates 100th Birthday of Famed Violin Maker with Performance at Kulynych Auditorium - October 16, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort
Hutchins Consort to Perform with Local Youth Choir
Acclaimed Ensemble Celebrates 100th Birthday of Famed Violin Maker by performing with the Hopewell Valley Youth Chorale. - October 15, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort
Hutchins Consort to Play at First Church in Cambridge
Ensemble Celebrates 100th Birthday of Famed Violin Maker. - October 15, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort
Hutchins Consort to Play at Bryant University
Ensemble Celebrates 100th Birthday of Famed Violin Maker. - October 15, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort
Hutchins Consort to Perform at Historic Upper East Side Church
Acclaimed Octet Celebrates the Legacy of Famed American Violin Maker with a Performance at the Landmark Park Avenue Christian Church. - October 15, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort
2010 HATCH Groundbreaking Musician Award Winner Frank Bell to Release New Album
Singer/songwriter and recipient of the 2010 HATCH Groundbreaking Musician award, Frank Bell, released his second album, Everything Falls Into Place, to digital outlets on Tuesday, October 11th. - October 13, 2011 - Spin Move Records
Cryptic Indie Rock Group Disavows Responsibility for “Occupy Wall Street” Protests
Cryptic indie rock band The Long Afternoon is disavowing responsibility for Occupy Wall Street protests, even though one of its songs has become something of an anthem for many activists. - October 11, 2011 - The Long Afternoon
Classical Pianist Turn Jazz Vocalist Performing a CD Release Concert for New Sophomore CD
Atlanta-Based jazz vocalist Jessie Davis will be launching her sophomore CD Release “Him and I Gemini” at The Five Spot. Jessie’s latest CD project has attracted the some of Atlanta’s top up & coming jazz talent such as Grammy Winning keyboardist Phil Davis, Tyler Perry trumpeter Melvin Jones and Little John Roberts celebrity drummer from Janet Jackson to George Duke. “Him and I Gemini” with its all-star cast is a credit to Jessie’s long journey from classical pianist to respected jazz musician. - October 10, 2011 - Sentinel Media
Sarasota Opera's Madama Butterfly Begins to Take Flight
The artists have arrived, rehearsals have begun and music is once again emanating out of the Sarasota Opera House as preparations begin for the 2011 fall production of Giacomo Puccini’s classic love story Madama Butterfly running October 28, 2011 through November 15, 2011. Maestro Victor... - October 10, 2011 - Sarasota Opera
Redfern Artists Collective's Art Show Ragtime, Now on at Global Gallery
A group Show from the Redfern Artists Collective, entitled Ragtime, is now on at Global Gallery in Sydney's inner city suburb of Paddington, and also features work of artists around the Redfern area. - October 09, 2011 - Asmodelle.com
Brian Doherty Sets "Record" with 40th Album
Music teacher by day, rocker by night, drummer Brian Doherty commemorates his 40th album credit. List includes They Might Be Giants, XTC and more. - October 08, 2011 - briandoherty.net
Hutchins Consort to Play at Oates Performing Arts Center
The famed violinmaker is Carleen Maley Hutchins (May 24, 1911-August 7, 2009), was called the “female Stradivari” by her mentor Harvard physicist Frederick A. Saunders. Her contribution stems from her efforts to harvest technology to improve on the centuries old string instruments and... - October 08, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort
Fresh Lifelines for Youth Hosts Friend-Raiser Party of the Year
JackAces Live at Domenico Winery, Friday, October 21st, from 7pm, Friend-raiser & Benefit supporting - Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) - October 05, 2011 - JackAces band
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings an All Star Comedy Show Featuring Harry Freedman to Massapequa
Sergio's Restaurant to hold its 5th comedy show on October 28th. - October 01, 2011 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Michael's Men's Club to Host Amateur Night October 5th
On Wednesday October 5th, Michael's Men's Club of Broussard, Louisiana will host the 2011 Stripper Olympics, presented by Rock 93.7 and emceed by Jace Edwards. - September 30, 2011 - Michaels Mens Club
Breathe Life Productions Single Release - Album Available Oct 1, 2011
The debut compilation album from Breathe Life Productions, “Lost Without Your Love,” available for download and CD-on-demand Oct 1, 2011. - September 29, 2011 - Breathe Life Productions, LLC
Small Production is "Proof" There Are Jobs to be Found in Theater
Newly formed Cubanita Productions may be small, but is never-the-less providing jobs for artists. - September 29, 2011 - Cubanita Productions
Core Project Chicago Celebrates Its 5th Season with Bonesbare 5: State-of-the-Arts
Core Project Chicago's 5th Annual Bonesbare showcase, State-of-the-Arts, features the media and performance works of Artistic Director Erin Rehberg, Executive Director Megan Beseth; frequent collaborator Kim Neal Nofsinger's Shelter Repertory Dance Theatre; Chicago Choreographer Hope Goldman and other artists. The concert introduces four world premiere works as well as a larger community work in conjunction with Oswego East High School. - September 27, 2011 - Core Project Chicago
Atlanta Premier of Louis Armstrong Tribute Concert Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Trumpeter
A Night with Satchmo makes it's Atlanta premier for a one night only concert event featuring the music of jazz great Louis Armstrong from the 20s, 30s & 40s hosted at the newly opened Fabrefaction Theatre. This Louis Armstrong Tribute concert is an evening of live performances of Louis Armstrong hits and a pre-concert retrospective moderated by WCLK's, Jay Edwards. The show features internationally acclaimed trumpeter Longineu Parsons, who has toured the world with such greats as Cab Calloway. - September 24, 2011 - Sentinel Media
“Ozzie and Harriet” Use Internet to Kickstart TV Restoration - Grandson Reaches Out for Help to Revitalize Classic TV Series
Grandson of TV icons Ozzie and Harriet Nelson announced he is taking a modern approach to reviving their classic American TV series “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” reaching out to the millions of fans of “America’s Favorite Family” through the popular Internet fundraising platform Kickstarter to raise funding for the beloved classic television restoration project. - September 23, 2011 - Ricky Nelson Remembered