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Cabaret Singer Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks Bring Holiday Cabaret to the Tilden Public Library
Cabaret singer and professional vocalist Mary Carrick will perform a Holiday-themed cabaret show, "Silver Bells and Candy Canes" with pianist and vocalist Todd Brooks" on December 10, 2012 at the Tilden Public Library located in Tilden, Nebraska. The show begins at 7 p.m. - December 09, 2012 - Mary Carrick Sings
A Welcome Comeback for the New Musical, A Country Christmas Carol by Albert Evans and Ron Kaehler
A Country Christmas Carol (by Ron Kaehler and Albert Evans) was commissioned by James A. Rocco, snapped up by Dramatic Publishing after its first NY reading and Walter Bobbie presented it in New York for the Broadway USA Series of Great New American Musicals. - December 06, 2012 - James Rocco
YouTube Sensation Kady Richards Shoots "Beautiful" Video in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The highly anticipated video of "Beautiful" from, YouTube Sensation Kady Richards was shot on location in prestigious Cambridge, Massachuetts. - December 06, 2012 - ButtaLoveMusic, LLC
Broadway and Concert Vet & VP of Programming at The Ordway, James A. Rocco, Follows Up to His 2012, FMQB Top 40 Adult Contemporary Hit with a Holiday EP, Cold Enough 4 U?
Rocco follows up his FMQB AC Top 40 hit, And The Night Stood Still with a holiday EP (Cold Enough 4 U?), that captures his emotional and rockin’ vocals. As one critic said, (he’s) “one of the most astonishing voices to cross the stage.” This is Adult Pop at its best. - December 05, 2012 - James Rocco
Carmen Sandiego Composer Sean Altman Proves His Theme Song is More Popular Than Billboard #1 Hits
Singer-songwriter Sean Altman has taken to the streets of NYC’s Times Square to test the theory that his original theme song “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” is more popular than Billboard #1 hits. Altman approached hundreds of people of all ages and demographics to sing... - December 04, 2012 - Sean Altman
Zing Experience to Release Debut Album, Project Haiti, on December 4th, 2012, Followed by California Tour and NYC and Boston Record Release Concerts
Zing Experience’s much anticipated debut album, Project Haiti, will be released December 4th by PeaceTones Records, and will be followed by a tour in California and album release concerts in New York City and Boston. Following in the footsteps of Paul’s parents (the Grammy-nominated Boukman Eksperyans) the husband-wife duo Paul Beaubrun and Cynthia Casasola form the core of Zing Experience and continue the family tradition of fusing Haitian roots, rock & roll, and socially conscious lyrics. - December 02, 2012 - PeaceTones Records
Sephira Celebrates the Sounds of the Season in "Starlight"
Fresh from a star-turn as "Bond Girls" entertaining VIPs at the pre-premiere bash for "Skyfall," classical crossover performers Sephira shift to songs of the season in a collection of holiday classics and originals presented in their signature style. - December 02, 2012 - Sephira
Minnesota Sinfonia Receives NEA Grant to Support 2013 Winter Concert Series
Grant one of 832 Art Works grants totaling $23.3 million in funding nationwide - November 30, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Sweetie G's Debut Music Video Release
Pittsburgh Hip-Hop artist Sweetie G has released her highly anticipated debut video for her new single titled "Do It Right There"! - November 29, 2012 - Sweetie Talk Entertainment
Vassy Gets a Little Audacious with New Single "We Are Young"
New Audacious Records Single from Australian Singer/Songwriter Vassy Features Remixes from Dave Audé, Sultan & Ned, Ivan Gomez, Dirty Freqs and Reidiculous - November 29, 2012 - Audacious Records
All About Death, But It Simply Won't Die
Dead for almost 20 years, it managed to survive in extremely hostile conditions almost unaffected. The death metal beast rises once again to cast its unholy spells against all opposition and all odds. Prepare for the attack. Marek "Kościej" Makosiej, one of the founders of... - November 25, 2012 - Desolator
Country Artist Graham Murray, EP Release
Much anticipated release of Graham Murray's Debut Release has arrived. - November 23, 2012 - Graham Murray Music
HRX Records to Release Paul Sternquist Shred Guitar Album
HRX Records set to release “Dark Matter” Paul Sternquist’s Shred Guitar Tour De Force. - November 20, 2012 - Hrx Records
Stringfield to Release CD
Atlanta area band Stringfield is set to release their self-titled debut album on Dec. 15th, 2012. - November 19, 2012 - Stringfield
Mark Lacey Among the Few Interpretive Guitar Builders
Top-tier guitar builder, Mark Lacey, has become identified with a new direction of interpretive design and creativity in the building of guitars that are generally commissioned in a way similar to that of a great painting, sculpture or other artwork. - November 16, 2012 - Lacey Guitars
ISH Announces Indiegogo Campaign for Upcoming Album Release
Neo Soul/R&B husband and wife duo ISH prepares for upcoming album release and announces Indiegogo crowd funding campaign. - November 16, 2012 - Artist ISH
New Jersey Based Progressive Rock Band "The Tea Club" CD Release Delayed Until November 27th Due to Hurricane/ Digital Album Will Still be Released November 15th
Due to Hurricane Sandy, the New Jersey Based ProgRock Band "The Tea Club" who were set to release their 3rd album entitled "Quickly Quickly Quickly" on November 15th have delayed the physical CD release Until November 27th. Digital album will be available November 15th. - November 15, 2012 - The Tea Club
The C.R. Ecker Band Releases 75th Anniversary First-Ever Country Cover of "Once in a While" to a New Generation of Music Lovers
In a tribute to songwriters Michael Edwards and Bud Green, The C.R. Ecker Band releases the first country re-cast of this 1937 song of "love lost" in the U.S. through iTunes, Amazon mp3 and cdBaby. Performed by Amber Rose, this version follows over one dozen covers of this song since first performed by Frank Sinatra and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and then re-cast as a "doo-wop" song in the early 1960s by The Chimes. - November 14, 2012 - Charles R. Ecker
Fast Rising African Rapper Chyme HD Premieres New "Cups in the Air" Hit Single Featuring Ade Piper
Chyme HD, also known as the high definition rapper with the skills of a veteran is back with a definite party starter and club banging hit titled "Cups in the air." - November 14, 2012 - Chyme HD
Eric Nolan Grant of the Legendary O’Jays Launches New Record Label Dedicated to Quality and Soulful R&B
Boy Wonder Records releases three new artists this year, Eric Nolan, “G” Men and Nehemie & Billy Rich. - November 14, 2012 - Boy Wonder Records
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Wins the Prestigious 2012 AMG Heritage Freelance Visual Artist of the Year Award
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, was honored for his artistic collaboration with some of music’s biggest names with the 2012 Artists Music Guild Heritage Award for Freelance Visual Artist of the Year during a star studded, red carpet gala on Saturday night, November... - November 14, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Cabaret Singer Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks to Perform at the Minden Opera House
Mary Carrick will perform at the historic Minden Opera House in Minden, NE, Friday, November 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Joined by pianist Todd Brooks, the duo will offer a cabaret-style evening featuring songs from the musical theatre, the Great American Songbook, and other humorous and lesser-known gems. - November 12, 2012 - Mary Carrick Sings
Chris Hendricks Announces November Dates for "Breaking Down Barriers" Anti-Bullying Program
Raleigh-Based Musician to Appear at Seven North Carolina Schools to Address Harms of Bullying. - November 11, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Competition Winner Brandon Duffy to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
The Minnesota Sinfonia presents Seasonal Favorites featuring, the 2012 Junior Young Artist Competition winner, violinist Brandon Duffy. 14 year old Mr. Duffy will be performing Vivaldi’s Winter from the Four Seasons. Concerts will be held at First Covenant Church in St. Paul on November 30... - November 08, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
InFiction Releases “When I’m With You” EP
Electronic dance music duo debuts signature sound. - November 07, 2012 - InFiction
Martens Presents His Two New Avant-Garde Albums "Catharsis" and "Agamemnon" Which Will be Released on 12 and 13 November
Martens Presents His Two New Avant-garde Albums “Catharsis” and “Agamemnon” which will release on 12 and 13 November and are available in the internet stores such as iTunes, Amazon etc. These albums are different from the other albums of Martens since these are more modern,... - November 06, 2012 - Willem Martens, Composer
HRX Records Poster Giveaway
HRX Records Giving away Midnight Reign Poster to New Youtube Subscribers. - November 05, 2012 - Hrx Records
VanMarter Project is Thankful for Music Education
VanMarter Project performs a fundraser concert for Granite Park Jr. High School’s Art Department with a showcase of student talent November 19, 2012. - November 03, 2012 - Hydrus Media
Chris Hendricks to Perform at Old Avenue CD Release Show at Deep South The Bar on Nov. 2
Raleigh-Based Musician Joins Old Avenue and Mike Garrigan to Perform at Downtown Live Music Venue - November 03, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Husband and Wife Soul Singing Sensation Set to Perform in Lafayette
A Brotha Named Roy B Productions Presents Love Peace & Blackness -- Husband and Wife Duo ISH Returns to Lafayette, IN in concert, and Announces Upcoming Release of “Pineapple Tuesday” - November 02, 2012 - Artist ISH
HRX Records to Release Hell...It's Christmas...Again
HRX Records' Second Holiday EP Features Zachary Throne Epic Version of Silent Night - November 01, 2012 - Hrx Records
Chris Hendricks to Present "Breaking Down Barriers" Program to Saint Mary’s School on Nov. 11
Local Artist Expands Anti-Bullying Program’s Reach in the Triangle with Presentation at Raleigh School - November 01, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Music for Scotland Launch Their 1st Wedding Band Showcase in Aberdeen in November
Music for Scotland announce a new wedding band showcase to be held at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen this year. - November 01, 2012 - Music for Scotland Ltd
In November Hip Hop Gamers Mega Ran and Producer K-Murdock Embark on “The Southwest Tour”
After his successful West Coast run with Mr. Miranda, Mouse Powell, and DJ DN3; Teacher/Rapper/Hero, Random aka Mega Ran, will be continuing his election themed “The Campaign Tour” run with stops in the Southwest. Starting in Scottsdale, AZ; Mega Ran with critically acclaimed producer K-Murdock on board for this stretch will head through Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. The Southwest Tour promises to bring the fun, high energy and honesty to be associated with a Mega Ran show. - October 31, 2012 - Random Beats
Experimental Redding Music Event in Northern California
Archaic Radio, CHUDs basement coffee house, and Garpco Records will be hosting an event in downtown Redding California November 3rd at CHUDs coffee shop on Yuba Street. The event starts promptly at eight pm and there is no cover charge. The evening will start with a Halloween inspired playlist and... - October 29, 2012 - Archaic Radio
The Penguin to Air Johnny Cash Radio Special with Ticket Contest
The Penguin is airing a special Johnny Cash radio program and running a contest for tickets to a special tribute to Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline at the Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood, NJ. - October 28, 2012 - The Penguin Rocks
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
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
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
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
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
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