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Tom Hess Music Corporation Helps Guitar Players Save Time, Money and Frustration by Learning How to Avoid Mediocre Guitar Teachers
Summary: Guitarists all over the world can now get guidance on how to find the right guitar teacher for them. - May 12, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Seattle Dance Company Engages Audiences Young and Old with Contemporary Dance
This June, Katy Hagelin Dance Project presents fromPhantastes, an evening-length, contemporary ballet inspired by George MacDonald’s novel Phantastes: a Faerie Romance. The magical story combined with the universal language of dance make this performance accessible to for all ages and audiences. Connecting to the artistic community, fromPhantastes includes nearly 20 dancers of various ages and skill levels from professional to student. - May 12, 2010 - Katy Hagelin dance project
The Original Mayor of Whoville Joins the Cast of “They Changed Broadway”
Stuart Zagnit, who created such memorable characters on stage such as The Mayor of Whoville in “Seussical” and Goldberg in “The Wild Party” joins the cast of “They Changed Broadway: From Berlin to Bernstein and Beyond,” a one-night only revue at The Forum Theater... - May 12, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
Mellow Down Easy to Perform Benefit Concert for Nashville Flood Victims; Part Ways with Drummer
Nashville rockers part ways with Drummer, step up to help their City. - May 12, 2010 - Mellow Down Easy
PRS Guitars, Youth Arts Forum, & Shuffleboard Records Present Youth Rock Live! a Simon Malls Performance Featuring Six Volt with Special Guest Whitney Kelly
Youth Rock Live charity concert series featuring Six Volt from Red Bank, NJ to raise money for Homeless Kids across America playing at 22 Simon Malls June - September. Sponsored by PRS Guitars, Shuffleboard Records and Youth Arts Forum. - May 11, 2010 - Six Volt
“They Changed Broadway” Audience Gets More Exciting News
“They Changed Broadway” Actor Equity performers Jonathan C. Kaplan and Neva Small agree to recreate show-stopping performances. During the one-night only June 13 benefit performance, Jonathan C. Kaplan is singing "Everyone Hates His Parents" and "The Miracle of... - May 11, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Presents “Urban Legends” Five Musical Vignettes, May 21st & 22nd
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre will be performing Urban Legends, five musical vignettes, on Friday, May 21st and May 22nd at St. Savior’s Church in Brooklyn. Proceeds will go to benefit the BCT Scholarship Fund. - May 10, 2010 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
South Bay Ballet Announces Formation of Guild
The newly formed South Bay Ballet Guild, a non-profit volunteer organization, is open to all persons interested in supporting and contributing to the growth and success of South Bay Ballet. - May 07, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Kids on Broadway to Participate in Human Race
Local non-profit Kids on Broadway will be walking for dollars as they try to raise funds to replace old microphone equipment. - May 06, 2010 - Kids On Broadway
FantasyLand Theatrical Productions to Open New Pointe Performing Arts Center
FantasyLand Theatrical Productions, a 501C3 arts organization, will open in its new venue at The POINTE Performing Arts Center in Orlando Florida on July 6, 2010. - May 06, 2010 - FantasyLand Theatrical Productions
Hip Mix Launches Interactive Newsletter Targeted to the Belly Dance Community
Hip Living e-zine shares the belly dance lifestyle with musicians and dancers around the globe. - May 06, 2010 - HipMix.net
‘American Idol’ Season Eight Finalist Norman Gentle Releases First Single ‘Brit Slap,’ a Toast to Simon Cowell
The world is poised to become slap-happy with the release of Norman Gentle’s debut single Tuesday, May 4. - May 04, 2010 - Young Pals Music
EBE Ensemble Requests Submissions of New One-Act Plays for Fourth Annual Festival in New York
An award-winning New York based theater group seeks 3 to 6 new short plays to be fully produced in Spring 2011 as a part of their fourth annual festival, Elephants on Parade 2011. - May 04, 2010 - EBE Ensemble
2nd Sundays Art & Crafters Fair, Windmill Cafe, Santa Cruz, CA
2nd Sundays Art & Crafters Fair, Windmill Cafe, near Twin Lakes Beach & Eastside Farmers Mkt, Sun. May 9, Noon-5pm, Free. Slimm Buick, will be “spinning” old records (actual 45rpm vinyl) & showing his Art Bikes & watercolors. Others include Val Haley, “Jewelry... - May 03, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
1st Friday Santa Cruz (Costumed Decorated) Art Bike Cruise
Fun, free, family event. - May 02, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
UK Band the Volitains Literally Emerge from the Underground with Their Debut Release This June
Emerging from the depths of London’s ‘Underground’ (literally), alternative rock darlings The Volitains unleash their debut EP on the 28th June 2010. - May 02, 2010 - The Volitains
Brighton's Ice Black Birds Returns with Their 2nd Single and Announce More UK Festival and Live Dates
Brighton’s Ice Black Birds fire out their 2nd single entitled ‘As Birds We’d Be Fine’ on the 13th June 2010 via Laissez Faire Club Records and have confirmed The Secret Garden Party, Farm Festival and more UK live dates. - May 02, 2010 - Ice Black Birds
After an Endorsement by the Valentino Brand, UK Band Rubicks Release Their Next Single 'Giddy Up'
Cult alternative rock outfit Rubicks goes electric with their next single “Giddy Up” getting snapped up for fashion label Valentino’s next campaign - May 02, 2010 - Rubicks
Orlando-Based Dominican Singer Octavio Patxot Releases CD, Historia de Amor
Octavio Patxot - an Orlando-based Latin pop singer and composer - is proud to announce the release of his second CD, Historia de Amor. Released on the new independent Latin label, Diom Productions, the CD features 9 original compositions. Octavio’s music is a fusion of a wide range of Latin sounds and intensely personal lyrics, held together with radio-friendly commercial pop. - May 01, 2010 - Diom Productions
Tom Hess Music Corporation and Alex Staropoli Coach Unknown Bands How to Make It in the Music Industry
After already selling more than 1.2 Million records worldwide, Alex Staropoli, keyboardist, co-songwriter and co-band leader of the Italian epic metal band Rhapsody of Fire (latest release "The Frozen Tears Of Angels", April 30, 2010) launches new coaching program for unsigned rock... - May 01, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
D’Amico Dance Announces Move to New Studio Starting May 1st
D’Amico Dance today announces move to brand new King’s Dancing Centre and new classes added to the schedule beginning May 1. - May 01, 2010 - D'Amico Dance
Magus Enterprises Joins with Applebee’s Brick to Perform Magic at the Bar
Invitation to Experience World-Class Magicians Every Monday Night. - May 01, 2010 - Magus Enterprises, Inc.
Duke Ellington Center’s Free Concert Encourages Music and Arts in Public Schools
Proudly wearing special Duke Ellington “Messengers of Harmony” buttons, hundreds of school children gathered around the Duke Ellington Statue this afternoon, at the northeast corner of Central Park, for a free Duke Ellington Day Concert hosted by The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts. - April 30, 2010 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts
Live Music Company Reaches FSB Business Award Finals
Live Music Company, NSN Productions Limited, who specialise in providing outstanding live music for corporate and private events, have reached the finals of the Hertfordshire FSB Business awards for Service Excellence and Staff Training and Development. Reaching the finals is a great boost for the... - April 30, 2010 - NSN Productions Limited
ACAC Exec. Director Leigh Woods a Member of the Arkansas Talent DataBase is This Weeks Guest on Arkansas Talent Conversations
The Arkansas Community Arts Cooperative (ACAC) Executive Director Leigh Woods discusses the humble beginnings of an open source Arts Resource. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a weekly podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - April 30, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
YoungArts Miami Kicks Off New Laboratory Program for High School Juniors and Seniors May 15
YoungArts Miami, which kicks off May 15, is a regional subsidiary of YoungArts and is designed to provide Miami’s diverse community of gifted high school juniors and seniors with the tools to embrace their aspirations for a meaningful career in the arts. - April 28, 2010 - YoungArts
Patriot Brass Ensemble Hosts Free Armed Forces Day Concert for Veterans
The Patriot Brass Ensemble of Ridgefield, NJ is excited to host its first Armed Forces Day Tribute Concert. The concert with feature music of all the branches of the military and patriotic favorites. - April 27, 2010 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
They Changed Broadway Writer, Michael Colby Available to Discuss the Jewish Contribution to the American Musical
In the “Fiddler on the Roof” script, Yenta is the old-world Eastern European match-maker who makes it her business to know everyone else’s business. In 2010, that might be Michael Colby’s job albeit in a less intrusive way-- at least when it comes to Jews in musical theatre. - April 26, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
John Foxx + The Maths to Release Debut Single 'Destination' on the 24th May 2010 with Special Live Performance in June in London
Pioneering UK synth rock legend John Foxx (ex-frontman Ultravox) teams up with electronic music producer Benge to release their first single in May and perform a special one-off 100% live analogue performance at The Roundhouse in London in June. - April 25, 2010 - John Foxx
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Rising Stars Concerts Showcase Eight of the Area’s Best Young Musicians
Concerts May 6th, 7th, and 9th – including a performance at the prestigious Ventura Music Festival – feature local composer Michael Glenn Williams and renowned conductor Richard Rintoul. - April 25, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Artist Khalil Ismail Gives Solid Break-Up Advice in New Song and Music Video for "Sometimes"
Brown'sTone Recording Company Introduces New Song & Video by Khalil Ismail. Coming off the success of his debut LP, The Calm Before The Storm, a 21-city nationwide tour with stints in the Netherlands, and a few awards to boot, Alternative Hip Hop Soul artist Khalil Ismail delivers a video for... - April 24, 2010 - The Brown'stone Recording Company
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents - "Beethoven Extravaganza" at 4pm on Sunday April 25, 2010
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra presents a "Beethoven Extravaganza," the 3rd concert of the"Music of the Masters" Series of full orchestra concerts, Sunday April 25, 2010, 4pm in the Haugh Performing Arts Center of Citrus College in Glendora, CA. - April 23, 2010 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Boston Band The Van Burens Play The Joint in Los Angeles April 27, 2010
The Van Burens, based in Boston, MA, continue their national tour supporting the release of their debut EP, "The Eager EP", with a show at Los Angeles club The Joint on Tuesday, April 27 at 8 pm. - April 23, 2010 - The Van Burens
Inside the Black Provides a Rare Glimpse Into the Record-Making Process
Hollywood rock band Inside the Black today announced plans to involve fans in the entire process of writing and recording their second album, beginning with a blog post of a raw demo. - April 23, 2010 - Inside The Black
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Opens in Orchard Park
Ballroom dance enthusiasts will be excited to learn that Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios (FADS) now has a second Western New York location. FADS Orchard Park is at 3459 Amelia Drive, Orchard Park, NY within the Quaker Crossing Plaza. The studio welcomes dancers of all ages and skills –... - April 21, 2010 - STORM
Out of Hand Theater and The Lunatics Present the European Tour of "Hominid" by Out of Hand and en Weitzman
In a zoo in Arnhem, a modern day Macbeth unfolds. Hominid is based on the true story of conspiracy, murder and suicide captured by Frans de Waal, PhD, in Chimpanzee Politics. The Lunatics and Out of Hand return this story to the great outdoors, in a spectacular depiction of the politics, intrigue... - April 20, 2010 - Out of Hand Theater
Stuntman to Undertake His Greatest Challenge Yet
For years now Mr Crispy has swallowed swords, walked on glass, eaten fire, and an entire gambit of twisted stunts to entertain the masses. Now he's preparing for his greatest challenge yet, Tour De Tulsa. - April 17, 2010 - Mr Crispy Entertainment, LLC
2nd Sunday Art Show Windmill Cafe Santa Cruz
A select handful of Santa Cruz artists will convene on the 2nd Sunday of each month, except for this month, which was rained out. The rescheduled show will take place Sunday April 18th from Noon to 5pm. The Windmill Cafe is on East Cliff Drive, not far from Twin Lakes State Beach. It is also near the East Side Farmers Market, where there is free parking. - April 17, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
The Crispy Family Carnival; It's a Pistol Packing Show
Back by popular demand. Having given the patrons of the Crystal Pistol Saloon a taste of the bizarre during their open auditions the Crispy Family Carnival has been invited back for more death defying entertainment. Joining the Crispy Family Carnival for the nights excitement is the comedy music of... - April 16, 2010 - Mr Crispy Entertainment, LLC
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell & One Year Old Daughter Lyric, Celebrate Her Cancer Remission by Appearing on Tulsa’s "Making It Happen" TV Show with Victoria Lee
Artist to The Stars, Corey Frizzell will be on hand for taping of the popular Tulsa, OK TV Show, “Making it Happen,” hosted by Victoria Lee, on April 24th. Frizzell will be a guest with his daughter, Lyric Alana Frizzell, who suffers from a rare form of Leukemia but is now celebrating having no presence of Leukemia cells in her blood and bones after a grueling six month course of chemo treatment, administered to her at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN. - April 16, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Producer Director Casey Kucera a Member of the Arkansas Talent DataBase is this Weeks Guest on Arkansas Talent Conversations
Producer Casey Kucera, a true late bloomer in the film making world, takes on serious subject matter in his first directorial short The Color of Blood. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a weekly podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - April 15, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
California DanceArts Announces Newest Faculty Member
Los Angeles Dance Studio Adds Lynn Bryson Pittenger to Staff - April 12, 2010 - California DanceArts
SloFunkPump Releases New Video for "Sway"
Today, SloFunkPump has released a solo electric studio video for the track "Sway." The video was recorded live at Legend Room Recording in Palm City, Florida. "This electric studio version of 'Sway' strips the song down to its core," SloFunkPump said. "It's a beautiful... - April 12, 2010 - SloFunkPump
Spider Rockets' Self-Titled Limited Edition CD to be Unleashed on April 20
Available for a short time starting April 20: the limited edition printing of Spider Rockets’ most recent release featuring artwork by renown rock photographer, Mark Weiss (Ozzy Osbourne, GNR, Disturbed, Nickelback), and artist, Ioannis Vasiloupolos (The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd). - April 11, 2010 - Spider Rockets
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings an All-Star Comedy Show to Massapequa
Sergio's to hold its 3rd comedy event. - April 11, 2010 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Paul Haggis Hosts Nylon Fusion Collective Fundraising Event to Support Its 2010 Season Including Lope De Vega’s Fuente Ovejuna
When: New York, April 19, 2010 – NyLon Fusion Collective is holding a Spanish Tinged Soiree benefit. The event is hosted by award-winning filmmaker, Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby) and will feature performances by special guests Wynton Marsalis and Ted Nash. - April 11, 2010 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
BritishMania Beatles Tribute Band to Appear at Weinberg Center in Frederick Maryland on June 25th
BritishMania, a leading Beatles Tribute Band and the official Beatles tribute band of Liverpool Tours, is playing a one-night-only concert at the Weinberg Center in Frederick, MD on June 25th at 8pm. - April 10, 2010 - BritishMania
Thea Harris Releases New Single
Thea Harris has done it again, with the release of her new single Live Right. Her voice is a unique combination of the smooth rhythms of jazz, the boldness of soul and penetrating depths of gospel. The song is like a breath of fresh air that carries a message of hope. Thea Harris is not merely an artist, but an instrument of God, utilizing her gift to usher in His presence as she yields to the Holy Spirit in a lifestyle that is an uninhibited expression of worship. - April 10, 2010 - Thea Harris Music Inc.
Eroica Inducts Antoine Smith - 2010 Catalogue for History of Records
Eroica inducts Antoine Smith, a native Clevelander of OH as a jazz and other genres composer/artist for 2010 History of Records. - April 10, 2010 - Turn On Records
MarRaps Parody Ranked in Top 40 Most Talked About Online Videos Today
New artist Mars uses hip hop parodies to challenge the industry status quo of using sex, drugs and violence in the rap art form. - April 08, 2010 - MARS MUSIC, LLC