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The Plastic Revolution to Play Soda Bar April 12, 2013

Kicking Off Their Summer Tour, The Plastic Revolution Will Play Soda Bar in San Diego, CA. - March 31, 2013 - The Plastic Revolution

The Milwaukee Choral Artists Welcomes Composer Ola Gjeilo for Its Grand Finale

The Milwaukee Choral Artists will present its final concert on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa. This concert will feature the world premiere of “Desert Sky” composed by Norwegian-born composer and pianist Ola Gjeilo, and... - March 30, 2013 - Milwaukee Choral Artists

Art Under Pressure's Hip Hop Proclamations

Hip Hop Proclamations Concert and Community Event Series Art Under Pressure and Ankh Marketing launch: Hip-Hop Proclamations concert series at 1015 Folsom Street.Ab-Soul, dead prez, Jasiri X, Stahhr, Mikeflo, Stefisdope, and a host of other phenomenal, socially conscious artists take the stage... - March 29, 2013 - Art Under Pressure

Nasty Nick Re-Lauches Website NastyNick.net

Rapper Nasty Nick has been working quietly behind the scenes to put the finishing touches on his latest effort "West Side Story" and recording a new album isn't the only thing the rapper is doing. In addition to recording his new album, traveling, performing and shooting video's the... - March 29, 2013 - Nasty Nick Musiq

Brooklyn-Based Cult Rockers Sky-Pony at Mercury Lounge on May 5

On Sunday May 5th, indie art-rock band Sky-Pony will hit the stage of Lower East Side fixture Mercury Lounge. Since its formation a year ago, Sky-Pony has garnered a cult following for sets that blur the line between rock show and theatrical event. Expect costumes, choreography, projections, and a special guest string section. They'll be opening for UK band Various Cruelties. - March 29, 2013 - Sky-Pony

PickupBender™ Puts a Whole New Twist on Switchable Electric Guitar Wiring Mods

PickupBender™ control switches add new dimensions to your electric guitar. Now it's easy to add popular pickup wiring mods to your guitar with simple solder-free installation. - March 29, 2013 - Harry's Guitar Mods

Sonorous Entertainment Inc.: “Christian Minstrel Pioneers” Radio Hour to Debut on MileHiRadio.com

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. is introducing an all new weekly radio program titled, “Christian Minstrel Pioneers.” The program will spotlight some of the greatest artists from the legendary House of Beauty music catalogue. Each week Bill Bulbeck will host the one hour show that will... - March 29, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Exclusive Beacon Moment Interview with Andrea Ferro and Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil

Premier personal audio products provider Beacon Audio releases 33rd episode of their Beacon Moment series; an exclusive interview with alternative hard rock band Lacuna Coil members Andrea Ferro and Cristina Scabbia. - March 29, 2013 - Beacon Audio

New Age Artist Albedo Nominated for “Best Soundtrack Album” by Independent Music Awards

New Age Artist Albedo of Salt Lake City, UT has just been nominated for “Best Soundtrack Album” for his album “Forgotten Lands” by the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential awards program for independent bands and fans. - March 28, 2013 - Albedo Music

Stock Music Downloads Service Provider Music for Productions Will Attend 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas

Stock music downloads service provider Music for Productions will be attending the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas, which will take place on April 6-11, and features conferences and exhibits for the content production and broadcasting industry. The show is featuring various workshops on: content... - March 28, 2013 - Music for Productions

Rapper Nasty Nick Readies Sophomore Release "West Side Story"

Rapper Nasty Nick, the openly gay rapper from Staten Island, New York is prepping the release of his second album “West Side Story.” With the anniversary of his debut album “Lost in the Shuffle” behind him, Nick is anxiously awaiting the release of his new project and plans to boast an edgier, more street oriented sound while continuing to represent the LGBT community. - March 26, 2013 - Nasty Nick Musiq

Atlanta-Based CBM Records, LLC., Signs The Divinos of Italy to a US Deal

Atlanta based CBM Records has ventured once again internationally to sign on The Divinos, an Italian band in Rome, Italy. The Divinos deliver live music, performance and theater with a southern rock background. The Divinos, is a show absolutely unique in its genre. It mixes many different styles... - March 26, 2013 - CBM Records

Goose Creek Music Announces New Live Blair Crimmins Album

Multimedia music production company Goose Creek Music of Purcellville, Virginia, is excited to announce an upcoming live album release with Atlanta Ragtime and Americana artist Blair Crimmins and his band, Blair Crimmins and the Hookers. The recordings were captured in front of an enthusiastic... - March 26, 2013 - Goose Creek Music & Entertainment

"Romancing the West" Tour Kicks Off Historical Concerts at Main Street Theaters in April

Woodstock Legend, “Melanie,” (Brand New Key), to headline “Romancing the West Legacy Tour” in April, in her first West Coast Tour in Years. Melanie Safka headlines, “Romancing the West,” an epic documentary style concert taking theater patrons on a time traveling journey through 240 years of the American West. - March 25, 2013 - Romancing the West

Pianist Inna Faliks to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia

Ukrainian born pianist, Inna Faliks, to perform Felix Mendelssohn’s “Concerto No. 1 in g minor, opus 25” with the Minnesota Sinfonia in Minneapolis and St. Paul on April 26 and 27. Also featured on the program, a Minnesota Sinfonia commission and world premiere,... - March 25, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia

CoSign 360 Launches Digital Music Promotion Company Aimed at Independent Artists

CoSign 360 is changing the way independent music artists are marketing themselves. In today's digital music industry, independent artists must use traditional marketing activities with new technology. By incorporating the old with new marketing techniques, such as SEO content and promotional campaigns, music artists can reach larger markets and build a fan base. - March 25, 2013 - CoSign 360

The Best Ways to Find Royalty Free Music Online for Your Project

In so many applications, from the big screen to the independent school play and everything in between, royalty free music has allowed projects of all sizes to be successfully created, injecting the perfect background for any visual stimulus, radio broadcast or record production. - March 24, 2013 - Partners In Rhyme Inc

Sonorous Entertainment to Release Platinum Gospel Series: "Great Gospel Choirs" March 26th

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. continues its 2013 additions of the Platinum Gospel Series with the upcoming release of “Great Gospel Choirs” March 26th. The Gospel Choir is a great American tradition, where weekly hundreds of thousands of church goers across the country gather with their... - March 23, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Zombie Boy Exhumes Dali’s Skull for Rebel Ink Cover

Ink world’s living dead man and marked beauties recreate historic art photo for leading tattoo mag. For the cover of the latest issue of Rebel Ink Magazine, tattoo community anti-hero, Rick “Zombie Boy” Genest appears with a half-dozen heavily tattooed girls. The pose offers... - March 22, 2013 - Rebel Ink Magazine

One of the Biggest Music Events for Kids in the DFW Area Coming on April 14th

On April 14, over 500 kid and teen musicians from School of Rock’s locations all over DFW will descend upon Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood for an entire day of their own unique rock and roll festival called Rockstravaganza. This will be SoR’s third Rockstravaganza and it has been highly successful in its goals, namely creating awareness of talented students and bands, but also in raising money for the school’s scholarship program (School of Rock Scholarship Fund 501(c)3. - March 22, 2013 - School of Rock

Dberg Studios Announces Its New Website & Music Production Services

Dberg Studios Unveils New Website, Including Recording, Mixing and Mastering Information, Plus Production Page with New Original Beats by DBerg - March 22, 2013 - Dberg Studios

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Introduces “The Dixie Hummingbirds” to Platinum Gospel Series Releases

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. have included The Dixie Hummingbirds to the most recent release of their Platinum Gospel Series. - March 21, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Jeff Macauley Sings Norman Gimbel at NYC's Don't Tell Mama Saturday, March 30th at 7:30pm, Presented by Cabaret Obscura

Jeff Macauley sings the lyrics of Norman Gimbel in "It Was Me." Norman Gimbel wrote the words to Girl From Ipanema, Sway, Killing Me Softly With His Song, the theme to Wonder Woman and many other pop standards of the last 60 years. Jeff Macauley is a Backstage Magazine's Bistro Award winning singer specializing in classic American Pop of the last 80 years. - March 20, 2013 - Cabaret Obscura

R&B Singer-Songwriter Tocarra Hamilton Signs Unique Deals with Labels to Create a Powerful Opportunity for Her Label, Tocarra Music

Tocarra Hamilton has no place to go but up and she is taking full advantage of the new music industry that allows the artist the freedom to carve their own path and the power to make the decisions by creating deals that suit their brands needs. - March 20, 2013 - Tocarra Music, LLC

Viva Live Music Notices Current Entertainment Trends for 2013

In the ever changing world of entertainment Viva Live Music have begun spotting some trends for 2013. From 1920's themed events all the way to acoustic folk performers. 2013 seems set to be a year of lavish entertainment variety and stripped back music. - March 20, 2013 - Viva Live Music

New Release by Jazz/World Fusion Artist Gino Foti on Net Dot Music Label

Xenosonic Journeys, the fifth album by jazz/world fusion bassist & keyboardist Gino Foti, has just been released by Net Dot Music, Inc. A terminal point for the previous four albums, his musical compass points in all directions of the globe, with the arrangements both charted and improvised. - March 20, 2013 - Net Dot Music

Wizard of Oz Ballet

It’s The Charlotte Youth Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz performance at the Knight Theater! - March 18, 2013 - Charlotte Youth Ballet

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Recording Artist Hoszia Hinds Single “The Lord is My Shepherd” Now Available on Digital Download Worldwide

International recording artist Hoszia Hinds single “The Lord is My Shepherd” is now available for digital download worldwide. - March 16, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Az Music Showdown Pulls Trigger on Last Draw at the Final Round of Music Competition

The Arizona Music Showdown will hold its Finals at the Mesa Arts Center. 6-Qulifying Bands will compete for the top 3 prizes from Phoenix-based recording studios and record labels. The music ranges from pop to jazz and it is an opportunity to come out and support these bands from across Arizona. Saturday, March 23rd at the Mesa Arts Center. Doors open at 4:00PM - March 16, 2013 - AzCulture

Big House Publishing – Ear to the Ground Acquisitions

Big House Publishing continues the push to give DIY artists a platform for success while ensuring that their clients only hear the best-of-the best music publishing has to offer. - March 15, 2013 - Big House Companies

MTV's Series Washington Heights Featured the Single "Do What You Do (2013 Remix)" by b.i.g Lou of Physha P

MTV featured the single, “Do What You Do (2013 Remix),” by b.i.g. Lou of Physha P (fish-uh-p) on the new hit series, Washington Heights (episode 110). This marks a high point in the eclectic Hip-Hop/Pop act’s career. Physha P’s Washington Height’s music feature comes... - March 15, 2013 - Da Fam Records

Scott Lea - "Nothin' Left to Lose"

Scott Lea’s Nothin’ Left to Lose is the debut release through a new distribution partnership between RadicLea Records and CEN / RED / SONY. The release is scheduled for release on March 13, 2013. "Nothin’ Left to Lose" was written, produced and and performed by Lea. This powerful track is a gritty, raw tale of downing out, hitting rock bottom and bouncing back. The song takes the listener on an emotional journey from hopelessness to victory. - March 15, 2013 - RadicLea Records

Gina Carey, the Songbird Brings the Sunshine

On March 28, 2013, Gico Music recording artist Gina Carey releases her new hit single “My Sunshine.” - March 14, 2013 - Gico Music

AudioAlly Believes It Has the Recipe to Help Keep Music Discovery Relevant with a New App

Music Promotion & Sharing Become Fun in CLOUD by AudioAlly - March 14, 2013 - AudioAlly

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. To Donate Percentage of Proceeds from Worldwide Digital Release of "Confidence" to Support Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. will offer its support to the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund by donating a percentage of net profits from the March 12th digital release of UK based recording artists Beautiful Remnant Group’s single “Confidence.” The Canadian Music Therapy Trust... - March 14, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Grammy Recording Artist Etcetera to Perform Live at New York City's Big Apple Music Series

Grammy Recording Artist Etcetera will be making his way to New York this week for his performance at Gibson Guitar Studios for the Big Apple Music Series. Etcetera is known internationally for his tracks with Beyonce, Shontelle and Broadway Musical Star Chester Gregory as well as for his recent... - March 14, 2013 - Etcetera

Soul/R&B Husband and Wife Duo ISH Returns Home in Indy for Performance at Jazz Kitchen

Caleb and Andriea Ishman got their start in Indianapolis. They married in 2009, and moved away to start their career together in music. Four years later, the couple is back as Soul music duo ISH, ready to reconnect with their fans and to present an amazing live show. - March 14, 2013 - Artist ISH

Beverly Bond Headlines Jon Quick Select's 4th Annual Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards

On Friday, March 22, 2013, Jon Quick Select honors 7 oustanding rising female stars of color in another star studded edition of Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards, the ultimate fundraising party. In its 4th year of existence, along with honoring our "Heroines," they will be presenting Black Girls Rock Inc. Founder, DJ Beverly Bond, with their inaugural "Iconic Sister" Award! All proceeds go to the Hip Hop Loves Foundation. www.hiphoploves.com - March 13, 2013 - Jon Quick Select

New Album Release for The Remus Tucker Band - The Remus Tucker Band: South of New Orleans

The Remus Tucker Band has just released their new album "The Remus Tucker Band: South of New Orleans." - March 13, 2013 - Remus Tucker, LLC

Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing Campaign for Promotion of Black Box Invention

An innovative and effective new product designed to provide unprecedented widespread music distribution, the Black Box, has been developed by Gregory D. Johnson of Magnolia, Arkansas. The product’s unique design provides its users with an optimally convenient method of obtaining their... - March 13, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

The Second Annual Take Two Film Festival in New York City Set for April 5-7 Following Postponement Due to Sandy

Three-day festival will feature 56 independent films from 14 countries at the historic Theatre 80 St. Marks in the East Village. - March 12, 2013 - Take Two Film Festival

Philly Teen Country Music Phenom Releases Debut Album

"Torri Melhart – The Acoustic Sessions EP" Hits iTunes, Amazon Worldwide - March 10, 2013 - Torri Melhart

The MC Media Group's Yung Menace Releases "Reality of It" Mixtape (Hosted by CollegeDJ.net)

Brooklyn artist, Yung Menace, consistently released material every Monday, dubbed #MenaceMondays, since the latter half of 2012. The culmination of it all is finally here. Hosted by CollegeDJ.net ("The number 1 college music source for hip hop, pop, rock, alternative, mixtapes album sales, LP... - March 09, 2013 - Yung Menace

Erie Art Museum Presents Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet in Concert

The Erie Art Museum presents the newest jazz voice to come from Latin America, the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet. Fusing contemporary American jazz with the ancient rhythms of his native Peru, Gabriel Alegría will bring his unique form of world jazz to the Museum’s stage Monday,... - March 08, 2013 - Erie Art Museum

YesStyle.com and YesAsia.com Serve as Online Sponsors of Show 2013 World Live Tour – Over the Limit in Singapore

Online retailers YesStyle and YesAsia proudly served as Online Sponsors of Show 2013 World Live Tour – Over the Limit in Singapore. One of Asia's most famous pop acts, Show Luo staged the Singapore leg of his 2013 world tour on March 1 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Taiwan superstar delivered an exciting lineup of pop hits and dance performances to a packed audience that included the lucky winners of YesStyle and YesAsia's ticket giveaway contests. - March 07, 2013 - YesStyle

YesWalker.com Serves as a Sponsor of Handbag Happy Hour

YesWalker.com, a newly launched online retailer of women's contemporary shoes and bags, served as a sponsor of the Handbag Happy Hour held February 7 at Hudson Terrace in New York City. Proceeds from the affair will go to St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, a not-for-profit healthcare organization that serves over 4,000 children with special needs in the metropolitan New York area. - March 07, 2013 - YesStyle

Josh Hoke Releases Debut Album "Ghosts and Glory"