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Praise Continues for New Studio Project from Bobby Brooks Wilson
It’s About Time Receives High Marks from Critics, Industry Vets and Fellow Performers Alike - December 05, 2012 - Plateau Music
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
Online Video Revenue Equals Donations for Global Poverty Project
VEIL lead vocalist Veronika Salvador announced that the band will be donating advertising revenue from video views to the Global Poverty Project. “For people who would like to donate but may not have the money, this is a simple way for them to do so,” says Salvador. “Every time... - December 05, 2012 - VEIL
Hank Biggs and the Hardtops to Play Live Rockabilly at 23 Club Dec. 21
Hank Biggs and the Hardtops (of Grass Valley, CA) will bring their classic Rockabilly to the Historic 23 Club in downtown Brisbane, CA on December 21, 2012 beginning at 8:30pm, with free cover before 9pm ($5 after that). Also on the bill that night are The Gillbillies (Nevada City, Cheyenne, WY)... - December 05, 2012 - Bicycle Art Salon
Joseph Gomez Premieres His New Catchy Single "Stay with Me" on VEVO
Joseph Gomez, aka JoeGo, brings a fresh pop-R&B act with catchy tunes and fire tracks from his debut album that are the results of working some of the hottest producers on the net. Joe continues to prove that with passion and determination you can believe in your dreams. - December 04, 2012 - Joseph Gomez
Radar Recordz Announces the Release of Debut Single & Music Video "Sometimes" from Powerful, Soulful Singing Sensation Lola Rangel
Radar Recordz has announced that it has signed one of the most powerful, soulful singing sensations that will have the music industry in an uproar. Radar Recordz is proud to announce the release of Lola Rangel Debut Single & Music Video, “Sometimes” produced by Tizone, available on iTunes. - December 03, 2012 - Radar Recordz
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
First Fridays of Florida Turns Twelve
First Fridays of Florida, LLC is celebrating twelve years of hosting the First Fridays event in South Florida. On Friday, December 7, 2012, an extra special night, dubbed “Vegas Night” will be hosted to celebrate the big 12th anniversary. Starting at 10 p.m. the Grand Palms Resort at... - December 01, 2012 - First Fridays of Florida
Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions Has Released Jim Hudgin's First Christmas Song, "Our King is Born." It Has Already Hit the Top 10 Chart in Some Radio Stations.
Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions, has released Jim Hudgin's first Christmas song, "Our King Is Born" The song is written and performed by Jim and has just hit the Top 10 Charts in several markets already. Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions is honored to have released this Christmas song for... - December 01, 2012 - Gospel 45 Now Digital Direct
Hip Hop Artist "Blue Flame Mega" Releases His New Mixtape "Blue Blood Sweat And Tears"
"The 3 Day Theory" is A Mixtape Released under the West Coast Label "Luminaghti Records" Brand. - November 30, 2012 - Luminaghti Records
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
Broadway’s Original “Sandy” (Grease), Star of TV’s The Magic Garden Carole Demas: In Concert
B’way’s “Spectacular” Songstress, December 2nd, 7:30 pm Historic Irvington Town Hall Theater Benefit Irvington, NY - November 28, 2012 - ADR Studios, Inc.
His LoveSong Has Just Released Their Newest Radio Single, a Christmas Song, "the Greatest Love Story Ever Told" with Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions
His LoveSong has just released their newest radio single, a Christmas song, "The Greatest Love Story Ever Told" with Gospel 45 Now Radio Promotions of Raleigh, NC. - November 28, 2012 - Gospel 45 Now Digital Direct
UVEE, LLC Launches The Unheard Voices TV Show, a Global Singing Competition
UVEE, LLC launches an international talent competition. Sixteen cities in the US and 9 countries will be participating in this unprecedented event. Preliminary auditions begin in February 2013, with the Semi-Finals & Grand Finale happening in Las Vegas, NV. The event will be broadcasted in 9 major networks, including UBC-TV. - November 28, 2012 - UVEE, LLC
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
Foundation Unit Entertainment Services LLC. Announces Exclusive Holiday Promotion
Take Advantage of Industry approved pre-cleared original music catalog provided by Foundation Unit Entertainment Services. Exclusive promotion for the holiday season only. - November 24, 2012 - Foundation Unit Entertainment Services LLC.
Music for Productions Announces Deal with Two Production Music Catalogs
Music for Productions is excited to announce their two newest sub-publishing deals. The established Canadian on-line supplier of production music has expanded their music offering by signing a sub-publishing deal with Manhattan Production Music and Ed Wood Music. The deal with Manhattan Production... - November 23, 2012 - Music for Productions
Monkeybars Selected by AlwaysOn as One of the OnHollywood 100 Companies to Watch
Socially Driven Music Platform Recognized for Creating Technology Innovations in Digital Entertainment - November 23, 2012 - Monkeybars, Inc.
"Songs of Grief and Loss" Release Two New Christmas Songs from Nemo Shaw
"Snow Song" and "Angel Song": Two Magical Seasonal Songs for All Those Separated from Their Loved Ones This Christmas. - November 23, 2012 - Songs of Grief and Loss
Country Artist Graham Murray, EP Release
Much anticipated release of Graham Murray's Debut Release has arrived. - November 23, 2012 - Graham Murray Music
American Idol Winner, Country Star Scotty McCreery to Appear at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Feb. 22
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces that country sensation Scotty McCreery will perform in the Rollins Center on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at 9 p.m. McCreery is the winner of Season Ten of American Idol. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 21st at noon from $35 to $85. McCreery is the first... - November 23, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Monkeybars Awards Emerging Artist Mentorship Opportunity with Renowned Music Producer
Socially Driven Platform Recognizes Artists as Part of Soundcheck Campaign - November 22, 2012 - Monkeybars, Inc.
Playback.fm: Easily Listen to All the Top Songs from Every Year Since 1946 - Present Day for Free
Playback.fm: The only free online radio web app to listen to the top songs from every decade since 1946 - Present Day All in one easy page. - November 21, 2012 - Playback.fm
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Rhythm Is It!: You Can Change Your Life in a Dance Class Available December 18th
Rhythm Is It! You Can Change Your Life in a Dance Class Debuts on DVD December 18. - November 21, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
More Than Half of All American Adults Regret Not Learning an Instrument
PLAY Method is a new and unique concept that turns traditional piano teaching on its head. - November 20, 2012 - PLAY Method LLC
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
Joy Keys and Singer Khethi Chat with South African Singing Group The Muffinz
This week on "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys"- podcast chat with The Muffinz about their album "Have You Heard?" - November 17, 2012 - Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys
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
Fredrick Levore to Sing at NYC's Somethin' Jazz Café Nov. 17th
Contemporary soulful jazz vocalist, Fredrick Levore, will perform two 45 minute sets at Somethin’ Jazz Café in New York City on Nov. 17th. - November 15, 2012 - Fredrick Levore
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
AbiJack Management Joins Forces with Shelby Lynne for "Made in America" Branding Campaign
AbiJack Management, leader in partnership development, sponsorship, event marketing, artist relations and tour activation, today announced that the company has partnered with American singer/songwriter Shelby Lynne for a new branding campaign. - November 14, 2012 - AbiJack Management
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
Grammy Award Nominated and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Walter Williams, Sr. of the Legendary O'Jays Releases "Get Your Feet Off My Cadillac"
CO-founder and Co-lead singer of The O’Jays, Walter Williams, Sr., releases solo CD project “Get Your Feet Off My Cadillac.” - November 12, 2012 - Walter Williams Music
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
Russ Lorenson Celebrates Seven Years of "Christmas in San Francisco" - Broadway and Cabaret Star Karen Mason to Guest
For the seventh year, crooner Russ Lorenson comes home for the holidays with his annual show, "Christmas in San Francisco," for one performance only at 8:00pm on December 5th at The Rrazz Room at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102. The guest artist for this year’s show is Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason. - November 11, 2012 - RL Productions
Joe Atman is Set to Release His Debt Cd Entitled, It Took The Village with Sunset Records; Street Day is in December 15, 2012
It Took The Village by Joe Atman is being released to stores all over the world on December 15th. Joe Atman has strong influences that are soulful and his debut CD, It Took The Village, Atman opens up with a solemn track, and one of the main singles on the album, "Arrest Me," and his... - November 11, 2012 - Sunset Corporation of America
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
Jamaican Artist Matik Takes a Stand Against the War on Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana is being banned across the nation. Jamaican/pop artist Matik addresses the issues in his new music video "Keep It Burning." - November 09, 2012 - Rootstar Entertainment
Connect Productions Sets November 18, 2012 for Rock/Metal for Child Advocates
Rock & Metal unite to raise funds to sponsor Christmas for very special teens. - November 09, 2012 - Connect Productions
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
Nicko McBrain, Drummer from the Band Iron Maiden, to Visit Music Students at School of Rock Coral Springs
Nicko McBrain, drummer from the band Iron Maiden, is scheduled for a meet & greet at the School of Rock Coral Springs, Thursday, November 8th at 7:45pm. - November 05, 2012 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward