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Madrigal Chorale of Southfield Fall Auditions
Madrigal Chorale of Southfield will hold auditions for new members on September 8, 2009 at Southfield Lathrup High School in Southfield. - August 26, 2009 - Madrigal Chorale of Southfield
Violinist Diana Yukawa Names New Album
Sony signed violinist, Diana Yukawa has finally named her long awaited third album – The Butterfly Effect. Eight years after the release of her second classical album Diana is set to reveal a new sound for the violin with her third. Although respectful of her roots, Diana is determined to... - August 24, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Comedian Evan Wecksell Announces College Tour to Coincide with Marathon Training, Fundraising
Evan Wecksell hits the road literally and figuratively across 15 states for his Run Evan Run Tour while fundraising for "Fight for Kids," a youth rights campaign. - August 24, 2009 - Evan Wecksell Booking
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents Free "POPS" Concert
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, presents “POPS goes the Symphony: to the MOVIES!” on Sunday August 30, 2009 at 7 p.m. The program is presented in cooperation with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, The Greater West Covina Business Association, the City of West Covina, the Covina United Methodist Church and the West Covina United Methodist Church. - August 23, 2009 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Celebration Singerss Children's Chorus and Young Mens Ensemble Auditions
The Cranford, NJ based Celebration Singers Children's Chorus and Young Men's Ensemble will be holding auditions on Wednesday September 9th, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. - August 23, 2009 - Celebration Singers
Putting the Kids Back in the Spotlight
Kids In The Spotlight Inc presents A Night of Entertainment with all proceeds going to Kids In The Spotlight- a not for profit organization which provides film training for foster and under-privileged youth. - August 20, 2009 - Kids In The Spotlight
Almost Lifelike Debuts in Cincinnati, Hard Rock with Groove
Almost Lifelike blends the rhythmic roots of funk with edgy, hard rock melodies to create a truly unique musical experience. - August 20, 2009 - Almost Lifelike
Young Bristol Artist is Through to MP3 Music Awards Final
Josh Lloyd, a producer/songwriter from Bristol (UK) who quit university to pursue his long-term musical ambitions has been nominated for the Mp3 Music Awards 'Best Unsigned Act.' - August 19, 2009 - Josh Lloyd Music
Miljenko Matijevic / Steelheart Launches Gourmet Coffee Line "SteelHeart Coffee" August 17th via "Ralph’s" Grocery Stores Throughout Southern California
Miljenko Matijevic/SteelHeart has been busy working on a dream…. now a reality. The singer, writer, producer is introducing something new to his fans and to the world…., Mili’s own special blends of gourmet “coffee.” Scheduled to hit the shelves August 19th to sixty... - August 18, 2009 - SteelHeart Records LLC
Missionary Kid Turned Musician to Perform at the Troubadour
Indie-pop artist will perform at the Troubadour with national touring act Blueskyreality on Sept. 4, 2009. - August 18, 2009 - Spin Move Records
Nelson Signs with Frontiers Records of Italy - Matthew and Gunnar to Release New Sequel to Multiplatinum "After the Rain"
Celebrity rockers Matthew and Gunnar Nelson announced their rock band Nelson has signed with Frontiers Records to record and release a new, original sequel to their multiplatinum selling album, "After the Rain". The new album will be titled, "Lightning Strikes Twice". As part... - August 18, 2009 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
Belonging Everywhere: DNAWorks 2009 Summer Fundraiser - Wed. August 26, 2009, 7-9pm
Featuring performances by artists Omer Avital and Aaron Goldberg (Israel/New York), SCRAP Performance Group (Philadelphia), and Ayisha Knight-Shaw (Boston), DNAWORKS’ global, cross-cultural outreach will be brilliantly reflected at this One-night Only event on August 26th at:The Club at La MaMa, 74A East 4th St. NYC. - August 17, 2009 - DNAWorks
Washington D.C. Based Reggae Band Soja Set to Release Their Third Full- Length Album "Born in Babylon"
Washington D.C. reggae artist SOJA announces the digital, worldwide release of their highly anticipated, third full-length album “Born in Babylon” on August 25, 2009. - August 16, 2009 - SOJA
Rhea Silvia Release Debut Album; "When The Spotlight Shines Upon You"
“When The Spotlight Shines Upon You” - Debut album released by award winning band from Pennsylvania. - August 15, 2009 - Rhea Silvia
Violinist Diana Yukawa Plays for Plane Crash Victims
Violinist Diana Yukawa plays for her father and the other 519 victims of 1985 JAL plane crash. - August 14, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Internationally Acclaimed Celebrities Lead Support for Future of Music Institution
Internationally acclaimed celebrities including Michael Flatley, The Pogues, Moya Brennan, Phil Coulter, Ash, Brian Kennedy, Sir James & Lady Galway, sportsman Wayne McCullough and multi-millionaire entrepreneur Bill Wolsey, have today come together to lead in supporting the future of... - August 13, 2009 - Francis McPeake School of Music Ltd
MyMusicSuccess Puts Independent Bands on Air with XL Radio Promotion
Leading music promotion company gives independent artists direct access to a fast growing audience of online radio listeners. - August 12, 2009 - MyMusicSuccess
Television Production Company, LYONS Entertainment is in Development for a New Reality Show - The Ultimate Body
A new reality television series is currently in development by LYONS Entertainment, producers, in association with Hog Heaven Productions, of the syndicated television series “Hog Heaven.” - August 11, 2009 - Lyons Entertainment
Ballet Tech Cincinnati Presents 8th Annual Gala of International Dance Stars
ballet tech cincinnati will present the eighth annual Gala of International Dance Stars featuring 5 World Premieres by world renowned choreographers in Cincinnati Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 at 8 p.m. at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. 12 International Stars from 9 World Renowned Dance Companies will create a powerful dance explosion, which garnered enthusiastic audience response and a ten minute standing ovation. - August 09, 2009 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
The Local Landing Presents: 2009 Utah Music Festival
The Local Landing is sponsoring the 2009 Utah Music Festival happening August 29th at the Ogden Amphitheater in Ogden, Utah. More than 10 local acts will be performing all day long. - August 09, 2009 - The Local Landing
Reggae Band Rebelution Dominates iTunes Charts with Their Sophomore Album "Bright Side of Life"
Santa Barbara-based reggae band Rebelution dominates the iTunes charts with the release of “Bright Side of Life” on August 4, 2009, solidifying the #3 spot for top albums downloaded in the United States in all genres, and #1 spot in the reggae music genre. - August 08, 2009 - Rebelution
Argen-Tango™ Dancers Brings Buenos Aires Milonga to New Jersey
Argen-Tango™ Dancers will bring their signature Buenos Aires-inspired milonga to the Haddonfield School of Dance this Saturday August 8th, 2009 and every second Saturday of the month. There is a free beginners lesson from 8:00-8:30pm, followed by a milonga (social dance) that takes place from... - August 06, 2009 - Argen-Tango Dancers™
Stars from; Hell Date, Def Comedy Jam, Who's Got Jokes and Comic View Tuesday August 11th: Black Top Circus Tapes DVD at Uptown Comedy Corner
The anticipation is on for “Black top Circus” live taping in Atlanta at the famous Uptown Comedy Corner. This taping is part of volume 1, a series of DVDs to be released through One Stop Distribution based in Houston Texas. The series will highlight live performances as well as sketches... - August 06, 2009 - Black Top Circus
Jazz Vocalist Anna Maria Flechero Reconnects with Her Filipino American Roots
Afro-Filipina Anna Maria Flechero performs at the 2nd Annual S.F. Filipino American Jazz Festival at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on August 8. - August 06, 2009 - Anna Maria Flechero, Jazz Vocalist
Michigan Classic Ballet Company "Moonlight & Diamond Dreams Gala" 20th Anniversary Celebration
A benefit reception celebrating 20 years of bringing exceptional ballet productions to the Detroit Metropolitan Area. All proceeds will benefit Michigan Classic Ballet Company’s Educational Outreach Program, providing lectures, demonstrations and special performances to underserved area children - August 05, 2009 - Michigan Classic Ballet Company
Mambo Sons Release "Heavy Days" CD
Today the indie rock and roll trio “Mambo Sons” released their fourth album on Portland, Oregon’s Omnicide Records, a double album set entitled “Heavy Days.” Mambo Sons is Tom Guerra (guitars and vocals), Scott Lawson (vocals and bass) and Joe Lemieux (drums and... - August 05, 2009 - Mambo Sons
Jill Jackson Announces Gig at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Glasgow
Scottish singer songwriter Jill Jackson has announced the release of a new EP, titled “Painted Faces”. The EP is special ukulele recording that will be released on evening of her forthcoming performance at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow on 7th August 2009. From rock chick to... - August 05, 2009 - Jill Jackson
“Company” is Coming. Portland Production of Sondheim Classic Set for the Winningstad.
Stephen Sondheim's (“Sweeny Todd,” “West Side Story”) groundbreaking musical “Company” follows Bobby, a turning-35-year-old bachelor, along with his favorite couples and current squeezes, in a series of quirky and hilarious vignettes that inspire him to tie the knot before it’s too late. On Broadway, Company earned 17 Tony Awards. Now, this award-winning, Portland-based production brings a little taste of NYC to PDX with a show the Oregonian calls “Lush,” “Delicious” and “Recommended.” - August 04, 2009 - JANE a theater company
SnortingPig Promotions Picks Out the Quotes as a New Band to Watch for 2009
SnortingPig Promotions positions The Quotes as a band to watch as new EP, Monte Rosa, draws two sell-out crowds in Reading, UK. - July 31, 2009 - Snorting Pig Promotions
World Premiere - Ciarán Farrell's, 'Spirit of the Sea'
The world premiere of Ciarán Farrell’s, ‘Spirit of the Sea’, will take place in the main auditorium of the National Concert Hall in Dublin on Tuesday, 1st of September at 1pm. Commissioned and presented by RTÉ Performing Groups for the RTÉ Summer Lunchtime Concert Series. - July 31, 2009 - Ciaran Farrell
Rockabilly Star Joins Be Bop A Lula At Edinburgh Fringe Festival 16-30 Aug
Scotland’s foremost rockabilly artist Paul Paterson is Music Director of revival of legendary stageshow Be Bop A Lula 16-30 Aug at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009. - July 30, 2009 - Be Bop A Lula
Flamenco Holidays Announce a New Destination for Dance and Guitar Holiday Courses in Andalucia, Spain
Like the salesman taking refrigerators to the Eskimos, Cherry Jaffer has been taking Flamenco to southern Spain for the past few years. She is pleased to announce the launch of a new course in collaboration with the exciting new Flamenco Centre at Almodóvar del Rio, Córdoba. Unlike many organizations which offer Flamenco courses in Spain, Cherry’s holidays always include flights, transfers, accommodation and tuition in the price, backed with the added security of ATOL membership. - July 29, 2009 - Flamenco Holidays
From Asha Puthli's Space Talk to Apollo 11 Space Walk: Puthli's Jazz Funk Classic Sent Into Deep Space for Eternity
"Space Talk," the Asha Puthli classic has been transmitted into deep space by the UK based organization, SentForever, in tribute to NASA, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's historic moon landing. - July 28, 2009 - Asha Puthli Inc.
Abbey Road Studios Prepare for Violinists Recording
Renowned Violinist, Diana Yukawa is to record her new album at the world famous Abbey Road Studios in London in July this year. - July 28, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Independent Recording Artist MRDC Pays Subscribers Who Enjoy and Tell Others About Website
With music more commonly downloaded off the internet than purchased at retail stores these days, users have been waiting for an innovative approach to buy and benefit from their music. Martin Richmond, the artist behind MRDC is perhaps one of the most innovative musicians in the industry. Not only... - July 26, 2009 - mrdc-music.com
"Artist to the Stars," Corey Frizzell to Present a Portrait of Keith Whitley to the KY Music Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in Renfro Valley, Kentucky will be hosting an event to honor the memory and music of Keith Whitley on Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature live musical performances and "Artist to the Stars,” Corey Frizzell will be on hand to present a special portrait of the late Country Star, Keith Whitley as part of Whitley’s exhibit in the Hall. - July 25, 2009 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Start a New Career in Ballroom Dancing with EuroRhythm Dance Studio in Scottsdale
Start a new career while going to school or working your current job by attending the EuroRhythm Ballroom Dance Teacher’s Academy. BDTA is an academy with a vested interested in educating a new generation of dance teachers. EuroRhythm is committed to transforming amateurs into professional... - July 25, 2009 - EuroRhythm Dance Studio
Women Singers- Enjoy Tropical Beach Night with Profile Chorus
Women who are interested in singing are invited to join the award-winning Profile Chorus for a fun Tropical Beach Night, where the award-winning chorus will teach you how to sing Under the Boardwalk in 4-part, a cappella style. If you enjoy singing & need a girls' night out, come to this open... - July 24, 2009 - Profile Chorus
Mellow Down Easy Sign with The Campbell Howell Agency
Nashville Indie-Roots Rockers Sign New Management Contract with Nashville Firm - July 23, 2009 - Mellow Down Easy
Record Breaking Crowds Attend "Brigadoon" Presented by The Aerospace Players
The Aerospace Players presentation of “Brigadoon” opens to record-breaking audiences. The Aerospace Players brought magic alive this past weekend with the hit musical, “Brigadoon” at the James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance to a record-breaking number of viewers. This... - July 23, 2009 - The Aerospace Players
Rebecca Ryan & The Sparrows Play with Susan Voelz & the Defenders of the Monarchy Treasure in Chicago
The Sparrows, with Rebecca Ryan, will make their Chicago debut, playing with former Pi Dog Pondering's, Susan Voelz, at the Morseland in Rogers Park on Friday, July 24th starting at 10 PM. - July 22, 2009 - The Sparrows
Violinist, Signs to Sony Music for Solo Album...with a Difference
Violinist, Diana Yukawa Signs to Sony Music for Solo Album...with a difference. - July 22, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Shock Departure for Fan Favorite O’Shea on CMT's Can You Duet
Legendary Songwriter Speaks Out. - July 21, 2009 - O’Shea
The Harmonizing Stars of Boston Celebrates 40 Years of Acapella Gospel Singing
The Harmonizing Stars of Boston Celebrates 40 Years of Acapella Gospel Singing as the instrument that has touched souls through its music origins from the Church of God and Saints of Christ Inc. The Harmonizing Stars of Boston won the 2009 New England Urban Music Awards “Best Gospel Group.” Their 40th anniversary celebration included citations, and awards from Massachusetts Governor Daval Patrick, and the Mayor of Boston, Thomas Menino, the State Senate and the Boston City Council. - July 21, 2009 - Harmonizing Stars of Boston
Authentic Canadian Drummer Releases Powerful Debut EP
Chez Marrone has lifted the curtains and delivered a collection of original electronic songs unlike any of his predecessors. He has set a new standard carrying old-school grooves that pulses into a modern day mind-bender. Chez Marrone is a musician/composer/producer whose musical foundation of... - July 18, 2009 - Chezmarrone.com
Black Lagoon Set to Launch Second Album Certified Stars Gives New Voice to Hip Hop. Single “Fever” Available Now.
Detroit's own hip hop group Black Lagoon Releases single - Fever. - July 17, 2009 - Prana Marketing
Live Cast Album of Banjo Boy Released: Musical about Meredith Willson
Announcement of release of the Live Album CD of the bio-musical-with-a-twist about the youth of Meredith Willson. - July 16, 2009 - Banjo Boy Entertainment
Taliferro Music Announces the Release of "Apple A Day" by Loop Division
Loop Division Suggests an "Apple A Day." Chill Out and Downtempo artist Loop Division releases an "Apple A Day" - in online stores. This is the second downtempo/chillout music release from Taliferro Music this month. - July 15, 2009 - Taliferro Music
Barbara Padilla - An Inspiration to Her Fans
Hodgkins lymphoma survivor Barbara Padilla amazed judges last week when she sang on "America's Got Talent," not only for her beautiful soprano voice, but also for her inspiring story. - July 15, 2009 - Premier Studio of Dance
Black Dada Performs on BET's 106 & Park
R&B/Hip-hop artist Black Dada brings his hit single to the world when he performs "Imma Zoe" live today on BET's 106 & Park at 6:20pm. The Universal Republic/Strictly Business artist has been killing the airwaves in the southern markets, and mainly in Miami, where "Imma... - July 14, 2009 - Black Dada