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Ladies Rise Up and Rock in San Francisco - Women Making Their Mark in Music
An innovative new concert series highlighting women on the rock music scene kicks off with its inaugural event in San Francisco, CA, on Saturday, March 23, at 7:30pm at the Regency Lodge. Partial proceeds from the concert will benefit the GRAMMY in the Schools campaign. - March 06, 2013 - Flying Ace Media
Music for Productions Has Announced the Release of a New Online Licensing Tool
Music for Productions has just announced that their new online licensing tool will be launched within days. A valid license with Music for Productions grants customers the right to both the recording (master copy) and the composition (musical copyright). This is more commonly referred to as the... - March 06, 2013 - Music for Productions
Hip Hop Artist Phenom Captivates Audience, Lands Distribution Deal with Indie Label Lincs Records, Inc.
Linc Records Inc. executives M. Gene Lincoln III and Matt Gregory award Chicago hip-hop artist PHENOM of Project Born Records with a distribution deal. - March 04, 2013 - Lincs Records Inc.
New Music Release for Jax Musician Includes Percussion Sound from Miked Washing Machine
Indie-Country singer, songwriter, performer Rebecca Day releases a follow up single to her debut EP, "Now Here," in Jacksonville, FL at Seven Bridges Grille and Brewery on March 30th. - March 04, 2013 - Rebecca Day Music
Lend A Hand Family on Cover of March Issue of MACKIE Magazine
The March 2013 edition of MACKIE features Christian Rappers / Entertainers, Lend A Hand Family from Kansas City, MO on its' cover. - March 04, 2013 - Dreamin' Out Loud Entertainment
Camplified Summer Concert Tour Accepting Artist Submissions for Summer 2013
Camplified creates a daylong interactive fantasy experience where every camper receives an “All-Access Pass” to the festival and kicks off with artists joining campers for full day of sponsor-branded activities before the “The Big Show,” a 90-minute concert at night. The festival experience culminates in post-concert “meet-n-greets,” complete with up-close-and-personal autograph and picture taking sessions with artists. - March 03, 2013 - Hear Here LLC
Big House Publishing and Music Works NYC Join Forces
Big House Publishing, a boutique music publisher, joins with Music Works NYC, a premier studio located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, to further revolutionize the world of music publishing. - March 03, 2013 - Big House Companies
Calling All Bands and Artists: MUBUTV Wants Your Videos
MUBUTV™ wants to break the next big bands and artists globally. - March 02, 2013 - MUBUTV
Contemporary Pianist Donovan Johnson to Tour Washington and Oregon
Soul stirring original piano music in store for the west coast. - March 01, 2013 - Enlightened Piano Radio
Brasilian Artist Beatrice Mason Releases New Blues and Jazz Remix by Steve Last “Samba Minimo”
Rio De Janeiro, BR...Brasilian blues and jazz singer Beatrice Mason has gained a great deal of attention in her home country Brasil and now from Europe plus the United States due to her latest album Mosaico. Mason’s current single, “Samba Minimo”, has been recently remixed by... - March 01, 2013 - The Umbrella Company
Whitney Houston I Look to You Cover Tribute
Emerging R&B Artist Ashley Martin music video cover tribute for Whitney Houston I Look to You - March 01, 2013 - In Touch Entertainment Inc
It's Cognac Time for "Grown Man's Rap"
Coole High's "Grown Man's Rap" featuring Doug Simpson and DJ M-Tri debuts on Episode 16 of Cognac Time with Coole High - March 01, 2013 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Two Boys Launch Entrepreneurial Start-Up, Then Invited to DJ Their High School Turnabout
Entrepreneurial drive comes naturally for two high school boys in Chicago who launched a start-up DJ business a year ago. One of them is a first-generation Mexican with a 4.0 GPA who takes honors Calculus and Physics. He is going to college to be a Doctor. The boys built their company from scratch, bought their own equipment, and have engagements every week. The business is cash-flow positive and the boys are saving their profits for college. - February 28, 2013 - Health Potion
Arena Sponsors Nashua Spring Restaurant Week with 15% Off Sandwiches and Entrées March 4th – 10th
Arena - a New Nashua Restaurant & Entertainment venue delivers a cooked from scratch menu, excellent customer service and the area’s biggest sports bar - Come Visit during Nashua Spring Restaurant Week March 4th - 10th - February 27, 2013 - Arena Sports Bar - Grill - Nightclub
Infinisynth Releases "Spiral Default 2013"
Dark World International is proud to announce the release of "Spiral Default 2013" from Infinisynth. - February 25, 2013 - Dark World International
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. to Release Beautiful Remnant Group New Single, “Confidence”
Worldwide digital release this March. - February 24, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Gittler Instruments Releases Official Gittler Guitar to the Public for First Time in 30 Years
Gittler Instruments, LLC has released the newly improved Gittler Guitar to the public at NAMM 2013, the largest musical instrument trade show in the world. - February 24, 2013 - Gittler Instruments, LLC
Haunted Echo Releases New Single Exclusively to MTV.com
Halo Askew Entertainment is proud to announce that Haunted Echo’s new single, Runaway, has been released exclusively to MTV.com, with a music video in the works. Featuring Zef Noise, a current member of Peter Murphy’s band, “Runaway” comes ahead of Haunted Echo’s... - February 24, 2013 - Halo Askew Entertainment
Audio Chemists Institute & Paris Street Gallery Launch
Audio Chemists, LLC and Paris Street Gallery will be hosting an official launch event to celebrate the opening of an arts and culture center. Event will highlight the launch of the Audio Chemists Institute, a DJ and electronic music production instructional program. The Institute will be run by the Audio Chemists, a young, diverse team of DJs and audio producers whose mission is to bring joy and inspiration to music enthusiasts and to those who seek to optimize their creativity through music. - February 23, 2013 - Audio Chemists LLC
Highway 9 Records Launches, Signs Beth Ballinger to Recording Contract
Alpharetta-based independent label will help emerging artists create, record, and market debut and early stage recording projects, as well as build core audiences. Local musician and Peggy Still School of Music product Beth Ballinger will release debut album in summer of 2013. - February 23, 2013 - The North Fulton School of Music
World Premiere: Musical Trailer for "Falling in Love (with You)" Sets Sail to the Masses
Patchwork Bessie releases visual trailer of their first single from upcoming EP. - February 23, 2013 - Patchwork Bessie
She's Cute, She's Sweet, She's Definitely Sassy and She's Climbing the Charts
After 6 weeks on the charts Alexa's debut single "Cause We Feel Like It" is climbing the Independent Charts to #1. - February 23, 2013 - Alexa
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Continues Their Platinum Gospel Series for 2013 with February 26th Release Date of “Great Gospel Quartets”
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. will kick off the first of six CD’s that will complete Sonorous Entertainment’s Platinum Gospel Series for 2013 with the February 26th release of “Great Gospel Quartets”. “Great Gospel Quartets” contains the likes of such legendary... - February 23, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
JamPlay Provides Bass Guitar Lessons Amidst Financial Turmoil
JamPlay.com, the industry leader for online guitar lessons, has expanded its reach into the bass guitar market. These bass guitar lessons come from many instructors, including bass extraordinaires Billy Sheehan, Bryan Beller, Freebo, and Dave Ellefson. JamPlay provides an affordable way to learn to play guitar or bass guitar: a membership costing just $19.95 per month. For this low monthly fee, JamPlay members receive unlimited, unrestricted access to everything the site has to offer. - February 22, 2013 - JamPlay.com
Music for Productions is Adding New Playlists to the Production Music Library Every Week
Music for Productions, the full-service and first Canadian supplier of stock music for productions has announced that they are adding new playlists to their production music library every week at www.2.musicforproductions.com. Playlists are one of the best ways to find a grouping of tracks based on... - February 22, 2013 - Music for Productions
Eccentric Composer Produces Animated Machinima Opera via Internet
Eccentric composer Sabrina Pena Young produces cutting edge opera via the Internet. Using digital communications, Young has produced an animated sci-fi opera that involves cast members which only communicate online and a film crew that has never met in person. Libertaria: The Virtual Opera is a cutting edge machinima opera for the digital generation. - February 22, 2013 - Pena Young Publishing
Tom Martinson Basses, a Tennessee Based Leader in Handmade-Custom Bass Guitars, Announced the New Nessie
Tom Martinson Basses, a Tennessee based leader in handmade-custom bass guitars, announced the Nessie™, one of their most popular designs in handmade basses for avid bass players. The Nessie combines the most pivotal design features with a custom look and feel at a price point any working... - February 19, 2013 - Tom Martinson Basses
Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions Has Reached an Agreement with Mark Anthony Brown for Promotions of His New Radio Single, "You Know Me"
Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions is pleased to announce the agreement with Mark Anthony Brown of Russellville, Ky. for promotions of his new radio single, "You Know Me." Mark Anthony Brown is no stranger to the Southern Gospel and Christian Country music and has enjoyed some charting songs... - February 19, 2013 - Gospel 45 Now Digital Direct
Dr. Leigh-Davis Back at the Head of Confidence Magazine, Teams Up with iTunes for Special Music Issue
Along with a fact filled celebration of music, Dr. Leigh-Davis and Confidence Magazine™ are giving subscribers a free iTunes music mix CD. - February 19, 2013 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Jo Dee Messina Makes Music with Twitter
Embracing technology and social media, Jo Dee Messina took only days to produce a downloadable single and streaming music video in an industry that traditionally takes months to navigate from idea to distribution. She enlisted her Twitter followers, asking them to tweet pictures of themselves holding up handwritten signs to be included in the video for “Unbreakable.” After watching her account “blow up” with replies and retweets, Messina decided to enlist TuneCore to distribute online. - February 18, 2013 - Jo Dee Messina
Grammy Winner Doug Smith in Concert at Cellarz93
Grammy Award Winning acoustic guitarist and recording artist, Doug Smith will be giving his only appearance in Southern California for 2013 on February 23rd from 8:30pm – 11:30pm at Cellarz93 RestaurantWinehouse in Temecula. “When performing on stage I’m removed from my audience... - February 18, 2013 - Cellarz93 Restaurant Winehouse
Critics Praise Debut from British Prog Rockers Flicker
Neoteric progressive rock band Flicker are receiving critical praise after the January release of their debut album, “How Much Are You Willing to Forget.” - February 18, 2013 - Flicker
Young Writers Competition Awards to be Presented 2/21/2013 at Comer Museum in Sylacauga, Alabama
The Young Writers Short Story Competition Awards will be presented to the 3 winners at 6:30 pm. on Feb. 21, 2013 at the Isabel Comer Museum in Sylacauga Alabama. Judges for the contest are Shirley Ferguson, Cabot Barden, and Donna Rentfroe. - February 17, 2013 - Cabot Barden-Author
Pinnacle Records Sets Up Studio/House - V- Nasty Mix Tape 1st Project Being Completed
Pinnacle Records, an independent record label has set up a studio/house is Las Vegas where its artist can record and stay. Several songs have been recorded during the first week of operation by Pinnacle Records rap star V-Nasty for her mix tape. V-Nasty has made available a song from her soon to be released mix tape; Pour it Up (remix) V-Nasty featuring Rihanna on audiomack for free download now. - February 17, 2013 - Pinnacle Records. Inc
Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions is Proud to Announce That Brian Angus Has Just Charted in a Top 10 with His Song "Running Out of Time"
Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions is pleased to announce that Brian Angus has just made the Top 10 Chart for his song, "Running Out Of Time." Ruthie Brewer, owner of Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions is so honored to have Brian as a member of our family of artists. He has proven again that his... - February 16, 2013 - Gospel 45 Now Digital Direct
South Korean Violinist, Hye-Jin Kim to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
South Korean born violinist, Hye-Jin Kim, to perform Henryk Wieniawski’s “Legende, opus 17” with the Minnesota Sinfonia in Minneapolis and St. Paul on March 15 and 16. Also featured on the program, a Minnesota Sinfonia commission and world premiere, “The Hans Christian... - February 16, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Patricia Saunders Nixon Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia Saunders Nixon of Portsmouth, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Patricia Saunders Nixon Dr. Nixon has over 34 years experience in the music education... - February 15, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Al Di Meola Inks Licensing Deal with New York Theatre Production
Virtuoso Al Di Meola inked a deal with the Manhattan Theatre Club with his composition, "Azzura" via Innsbruck Media. The instrumental, "Azzura," from Di Meola's album "The Infinite Desire" (Telarc 1998) is being used in a world premiere play by Liz Flahive starring Edie Falco. - February 15, 2013 - Innsbruck Records
Industrial Hip Hop is Reborn in New England with the Free Release of Pg. 256's Debut Album
Pg. 256 releases Taken In The Late 30s as a free digital download on their official website (sinewaveCT.com). This album is a dark and lyrical exploration of the "self" complete with haunting choruses and detailed programming. - February 14, 2013 - Sine Wave Recording Studio
Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions is Honored to Announce the Agreement for Radio Promotions for Soul Purpose from Winston-Salem, NC
Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions has reached an agreement for radio promotions for Soul Purpose from Winston-Salem, NC. with their new radio single, What Happened?" - February 14, 2013 - Gospel 45 Now Digital Direct
"Stab Yourself in the Heart Because Love is Bullsh*t" Playlist
Ancient History’s Donald Ducote has put together the ultimate Anti-Valentine’s Day playlist to coincide with their new album, Tracks. - February 14, 2013 - Ancient History
Michelle Shocked Launches Marilyn Monroe Sheet Music Campaign with Valentine’s Day Gift “I Will be Loved” by Shocked Inspired by Monroe Portrait Gives Fans Rare Treat
Michelle Shocked publishes “I Will be Loved” score - inspired by Marilyn Monroe portrait by David Willardson - as sheet music to give fans rare treat for romantic V-Day holiday. The Marilyn Monroe score is part of a 10-part series of as-yet-unrecorded songs (by Shocked) and portraits (by Willardson) title Indelible Women. Michelle plans to publish one new score from the series each month. The sheet music is only available via www.michelleshocked.com and only costs $5.00 each. - February 13, 2013 - Michelle Shocked
Grammy Award Winner Boz Scaggs in Concert April 5 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Rock and R&B legend Boz Scaggs will perform live in the Rollins Center for one show on Friday, April 5 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. Scaggs has put the finishing touches on his latest studio album, Memphis, which will be released on March 5. Scaggs is set to tour the U.S. throughout 2013,... - February 13, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
"Piano" Opens First U.S. Location Showcasing Live Music at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Piāno, an upscale live music bar has opened its first U.S. location. A unique experience combining premium live music with highest quality beverages and an elegant small plate menu. Accomplished international piano entertainers treat music lovers to classic, new and yet-to-be discovered favorites. - February 12, 2013 - Piano
Push Media Group, The Neala Group and Flip Stylz Entertainment Present Players and Pets All-Star Celebrity Valentine's Day Party, at Avenue Nightclub Houston
Looking for the party to say you attended during the 2013 Houston NBA All-Star Week? Look no further. Here’s a unique opportunity to be part of the hottest Valentine’s Night to hit Houston. Come to Avenue Nightclub and mingle with first-class athletes and artists. “Players and... - February 12, 2013 - Push Media Group
New Single "Boystown" Released About Life in LGBT Community
Singer, Songwriter, and Entertainer Mark Ortega has released an original dance pop single entitled, “Boystown,” about the LGBT community now available on Google Play, Amazon, and iTunes worldwide. - February 12, 2013 - Mark Ortega Entertainment
Shaneil Devaser's Debut Solo EP
Shaneil Devaser's Debut Solo EP has just been released. It is now available via the official store www.shaneildevaser.com and selected outlets around Malaysia. - February 11, 2013 - Shaneil Devaser
Singer-Songwriter Tom Kurlander Releases New Single and Music Video "Never (Beverly Dr)"
Pale Blue Entertainment announces the release of "Never (Beverly Dr)," the new single and music video from the Sugar Burn Sessions album by singer-songwriter Tom Kurlander. Tom Kurlander & PaleBlueSound are currently on the Sugar Burn Sessions Tour. Tour dates and more information are available at www.paleblueentertainment.com - February 08, 2013 - Pale Blue Entertainment, LLC
Tom Martinson Hand Made Bass Guitars Announced the Creation of a New Website
Tom Martinson Basses announced they have just created a new website to better communicate their message to existing and future customers about their "best in class" hand made bass guitars. - February 07, 2013 - Tom Martinson Basses
The Playground Presents Kavinsky’s Debut Album "Outrun" Release Party
Saturday 02/03/13; Time: 9pm – 4am; £20 - MOTD; Secret Warehouse Location - February 06, 2013 - The Playground