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Big Island GLBT Pride Festival Announced for July in Kona
Announcing the 2012 Big Island Pride Festival, Sunday July 22nd from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at Kamakahonu Beach/Ahu’ena Heiau (the Luau Grounds of Courtyard at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel). After an absence of several years this island-wide event once again brings together the Big... - May 25, 2012 - Big Island Pride Festival
Audio4fun Continues Backing Karaokaholics
Audio4fun's free Video Karaoke Maker, along with the large weekly updated song library, has continuously earned visitor’s interests, as it helps karaoke lovers create and enjoy their own works. - May 25, 2012 - AVSoft Corp.
FrostByte Media’s The Last Vegas Make "Bad Decisions" on August 28th
The Last Vegas have signed to FrostByte Media to release their fourth full-length album 'Bad Decisions', which is set for a North American street date of August 28th. Produced by Johnny K (Megadeth, Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Airbourne), the album was recorded in the band's hometown of Chicago and... - May 25, 2012 - Frostbyte Media Inc.
Bay Area Composer Fuses Classical Piano with Usher Track
Composer offers unique approach to remix of Usher song "Climax" for contest. - May 25, 2012 - Copus Multimedia LLC
Xclaimed Ministries Helping the Community
Over 100 children received free toys and 10 children won brand new bicycles. The ministry provides these free events as part of its main outreach. Everyone in attendance receives a free cooked meal which consists of a cheeseburger, bag of chips and bottled water. - May 24, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Allan Scott Announces EP Release "Blameless and Free"
Recording Artist Allan Scott Releases Blameless and Free on May 15, 2012 Allan Scott Band makes its label debut with their latest collection of songs on the Blameless and Free EP, available via digital music outlets on May 15. Full of memorable hooks and characterized by lyrical depth, the project... - May 24, 2012 - RadioActive Entertainment, LLC
Anaphora Ends 4th Season at Nichols Hall in June
Anaphora's Season Finale is on Friday, June 15th at Nichols Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at www.anaphoraensemble.com. - May 24, 2012 - Anaphora
Son of Rock and Roll Legend Records in Nashville
Bobby Brooks Wilson, son of legendary singer Jackie Wilson, records with Tony Mantor of Plateau Music. - May 24, 2012 - Plateau Music
Melissa Bel's Video “Distance” Gets Released Through FrostByte Media Inc. Giving Fans a First Real Look at This Artist’s Many Talents
Melissa Bel has released her video for “Distance” online as the first from her sophomore album. - May 24, 2012 - Frostbyte Media Inc.
Two New Titles in the Footsteps Series: Chopin, and Tchaikovsky Available May 29th
Chopin, and Tchaikovsky Available on DVD May 29 - May 23, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (“HARA”) Presents the Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival and the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, May 25-27, 2012
The 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival, the culminating event of Mele Mei 2012 - a month-long celebration of Hawaii's music, will take place May 25-27, at the Hawaii Convention Center, and includes unique music industry-related workshops and the prestigious 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. - May 22, 2012 - The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts
Dw. Dunphy's Reliquary Now on Official Introverse Media Website dwdunphy.com
New Jersey musician gives away "best of" compilation to celebrate. - May 21, 2012 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Dutch Painter Ineke Tuijten Creates New Covers of the Albums of Composer Willem Martens
World artist Ineke Tuijten agreed to cooperate with avant garde composer Willem Martens. The style of these two artists corresponds with and is complementary to each other’s art work. They plan a multimedia project in which the music of Martens and the paintings of Tuijten will be intertwined. - May 19, 2012 - Willem Martens, Composer
University of Chicago Department of Music Performs Debussy’s "Fêtes" and "La Mer" with Poulenc’s "Gloria" this Memorial Weekend
Performance features soprano Patrice Michaels and a composition by University of Chicago Professor Augusta Read Thomas. - May 19, 2012 - University of Chicago Department of Music
Award-Winning You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game to Host First Annual Celebrity Charity Tournament During CMA Music Festival
Country Music Artists LoCash Cowboys, Buddy Jewell, Julie Roberts, Mark Wills and more compete to create The Winning Sentence to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Success Won’t Wait! - May 19, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
LGN Entertainment, Parent Company of Veal-Steen Music Publishing, Announces Partnership with Queen Patra and Label +Plus Entertainment
Patra, The Queen of Dancehall, releases her much-anticipated new single, “Come Ova” featuring Delus. The single will be available everywhere on June 12th through LGN Entertainment / +Plus Entertainment. - May 18, 2012 - Veal-Steen Music Publishing
Adelaide DJ Services Release New “Music Pages” on their Website
Adelaide DJ Services, an Adelaide DJ entertainment agency specialising in weddings, is pleased to announce the release of their new music pages on their website: http://adelaidedjservices.com.au/adelaide-dj-music-lists.html. - May 18, 2012 - Adelaide DJ Services
CD "Elegante" from Susan Palma-Nidel w/ Guests Branford Marsalis, Leo Amuedo, Chico Pinheiro, Cyro Baptista and More
Elegante features compositions by Ivan Lins, Pablo Ziegler, Paquito d’Rivera, Heitor Villa Lobos, Agustin Barrios and Quique Sinesi. The recording is a cohesive, yet diverse journey through various musical genres from South America and the Caribbean including Brazilian MPB, Nuevo Tango and Cuban Son all performed expertly with a classical sensibility, a recording of rare beauty and virtuosity that will inspire listeners to cry, laugh and dance. - May 17, 2012 - Susan Palma-Nidel
Composer Willem Martens Will Release His 6th Album Modulations Which is Dedicated to His Former Teachers Darius Milhaud and Nadia Boulanger
Composer Willem Martens Will Release his 6th Album Modulations Which is Dedicated to His Former Teachers Darius Milhaud and Nadia Boulanger. Willem Martens’ new album Modulations will be released at May 24 2012. The work of Martens is self-produced, directed and arranged and its musical expression varies from deep avant garde and experimental structures to film – and theater music. His music is original, vibrant and always spheric says his personal manager and musical director Ineke Tuijten. - May 16, 2012 - Willem Martens, Composer
The GA Music Awards Announces Its 2012 Nominations for Female R&B Nominee, Tocarra Hamilton
With all that she has accomplished, it’s hard to believe, she’s an independent artist. It’s 2012 and her time has come. - May 16, 2012 - Tocarra Music, LLC
Jesse Jackson Slated to Release Highly-Anticipated Album
One of Miami's most recognizable musicians releases long-awaited first album. - May 16, 2012 - Jesse Jackson
"Songs of Grief and Loss" Unearths a Treasure Chest of Sad Songs – Gleaming Diamonds from the Music Mines
"Songs of Grief and Loss" ("SGL") has selected "10 Alternative Sad Songs" about partings and endings – whether of relationship, marriage or death. - May 16, 2012 - Songs of Grief and Loss
Pennsylvania Rapper Cadet Releases Solar Systella Mixtape
PA emcee set to satisfy fans with his debut. - May 15, 2012 - Cadet
Oklahoma Queen Takes Throne at Palace Istanbul by Storm
While 007, cast and his crew are filming all around Istanbul today, preparations are underway for a royal evening. - May 15, 2012 - Demetra George
HRX Records Seeks Musicians
The Hollywood Rx Records Now Auditioning Musicians for Vixens Live Show Revue. - May 15, 2012 - Hrx Records
Ohio Idol Announces the Live Audition Location and It All Begins in 21 Days
Statewide singing competition for residents of Ohio that are 12 years of age or older. - May 14, 2012 - Ohio Idol
New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus Announces Spring Charity Concert Dates Changed
The NMGMC, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization has concluded that it will always strive to maintain the vision set for the New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus and that a future date will be announced for the Spring Charity Concert. - May 14, 2012 - New Mexico Gay Mens Chorus
International Line-Up in a Reinhardt-Inspired Evening of Virtuosity
Viktor Obsust Trio returns to Benslow Music for Jazz Manouche II. - May 13, 2012 - Benslow Music
Marissa Pontecorvo Announces New Representation and Tour
Marissa Pontecorvo announces her signing with Joe Magnetico & Associates and dates of her new tour. - May 13, 2012 - Joe Magnetico & Associates, LLC
Galaxie Improvements Rolled-Out to More Than 2 Million Customers
Visually-rich images and enhanced information now complement the audio experience. - May 13, 2012 - Stingray Digital Group
Global Business Development Center Announces the Addition of Actor Jorge Pallo to Speaker List & New Workshops to Existing Entrepreneurship Program for Artists
"From Starving to Striving" The Business Side of Art a South Florida based program that focuses on developing the business skills of artists announces a revised 2nd Quarter Program Schedule and once again an impressive list of program speakers which will now include Actor Jorge-Luis Pallo. - May 12, 2012 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Donnie C Releases Latest Singles; Performs May 19th at Mt. Sinai Church
Growing up in a troubled community, Donnie C utilized his passion and channeled his gift in music to block out all the negative that surrounded him. Donnie C hid in the shadows of his gift, singing and writing as a child. After 10 years of being away from home Donnie C decides that he wants to debut his music career back home. His new singles are Shelter From the Storm and Marching Up to Zion off of his master piece forthcoming album "Getting to know you"(Free). - May 11, 2012 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Bigasoft FLAC Converter Updated to Support Splitting FLAC to Tracks with CUE Sheet
Bigasoft FLAC Converter, a powerful FLAC file converter to convert FLAC to WAV, ALAC, MP3, AAC, ect., updated to support splitting FLAC by CUE file. - May 11, 2012 - Bigasoft Corporation
New Music Company for a New Music Industry
KamDre Entertainment Takes on the New Music Biz - May 11, 2012 - Kamdre Entertainment
Singer/Songwriter Tina Malia Releases New Single & Video "The Lost Frontier"
In preparation for debuting her highly anticipated pop/electronic album “The Lost Frontier” next month, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Tina Malia premiered her first single and title track worldwide today, which can be purchased exclusively from her on-line store... - May 10, 2012 - Tina Malia
New Frausun Album in Support of GLBT Youth Called "FagGuts"
Frausun, the controversial Electronic musician/performance artist from Dallas, TX., has released his 11th studio album “FagGuts.” His latest work covers themes of sexuality, faith and war with songs such as “A (Girl) Who Takes Her Time,” a Mae West cover, “Death Is The... - May 10, 2012 - Kurtz Frausun Production
Rock Star Announces Release of Innovative Online Guitar Soloing Resource
New guitar soloing resource is released from Tom Hess and Fabio Lione to show guitar players how to make truly awesome guitar solos. - May 09, 2012 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Custom T Shirts Offer Expression for Upcoming Independent Music Performers
Online TV network encourages freedom of expression by offering independent music artists unique custom T Shirts, band merchandise and a highly interactive TV channel to upload quality independent music videos and albums. - May 09, 2012 - Indie Urban Music
Minnesota Sinfonia Announces First Ever Tour to Greater Minnesota
The Minnesota Sinfonia to go on tour to greater Minnesota. The tour will feature nine greater Minnesota cities total, with five cities to be toured in June and four in September. June concerts will be held in Canby, Willmar, Granite Falls, Hutchinson and Red Wing, Minnesota. September concerts to... - May 09, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
plusadd, Inc. Offers Hanon's “Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Excercises” in “piaScore Store”; with All 60 MIDI Files for Practice and 50% Off Price Until 20th, May
plusadd, Inc. (Headquarters: Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture; President: Hiroyuki Koike) announces that Hanon's “Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Excercises” with all 60 MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) files is available in the digital music sheet store “piaScore Store”... - May 09, 2012 - Piascore, Inc.
Joy Keys Chats with Saxophonist YolanDa Brown
On "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys"-podcast chat with the UK's premier saxphonist YolanDa Brown about her latest album, "April Showers, May Flowers." - May 08, 2012 - Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys
Female Artists Takes Over Emergency Arts First Friday’s Downtown
Lil Art Bodega presents the second annual all female exhibition entitled, "It's a Man's World But..." The L A B is bringing the public the most talented, established, and upcoming female artists under one roof. Featuring the following artists Teresa Maharaj, Tonia Mcintosh, Jennifer Kleven, Kathleen Strukoff, Val Eagar, Tanya Watler, Yvonne Wiltse, just to name a few. Each of the artists will put there artistic spin to translate into art form the iconic song "It a man's world" by the late Mr. James Brown. - May 07, 2012 - Lil Art Bodega Creative LLC
Sanoon Violin Academy Moves to North Texas Area
Suzuki based music instruction now offering private lessons in the North Texas area including Frisco, Allen and Mckinney. - May 06, 2012 - Sanoon Violin Academy
Stingray Digital and Opus Arte Announce Programming Agreement
Stingray Digital (operators of VOD and Cable Properties Concert TV, The KARAOKE Channel, and Galaxie) and Opus Arte (UK-based opera and ballet content provider) are pleased to announce a programming agreement that will give Stingray Digital access to more than one hundred world-class ballet and... - May 06, 2012 - Stingray Digital Group
A&R to Release a New EP
St. Paul hip-hop artist, A&R, will releases a new EP on May 8, 2012 - May 04, 2012 - Antonio A&R Richardson
Portable Piano Outlet Announces Launch of New Website, Inspired by Recent Studies Showing Positive Effects of Playing a Musical Instrument on the Body and Mind
The burst of research in recent years focusing on the positive effects of music on the mind and body has shed light on the numerous benefits it can provide, including increasing the capacity of your memory, enhancing coordination, relieving stress, and promoting happiness in your life (Matthews, "18 Benefits Of Playing A Musical Instrument"). - May 03, 2012 - Portable Piano Outlet
Will Downing Talks with Chaye About "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow"
Recording Artist Will Downing talks about his latest project, “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” Musical Trilogy on www.chayzlounge.com, Internet Radio streaming the perfect of R&B, smooth jazz, classic soul & more. - May 03, 2012 - Impact Artist media
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Platinum Gospel Series, “The Divas Of Gospel” Now Available
Sonorous Entertainment Inc.- latest addition to the Platinum Gospel Series, “The Divas of Gospel,” is now available online and in most major music outlets worldwide. This timeless compilation includes songs from Gospel legends, Shirley Caesar, Albertina Walker, Clara Ward, the Davis... - May 03, 2012 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
The KARAOKE Channel Mobile Application Now Available for Android
Stingray Digital and Phunware join forces to deliver the best karaoke to smartphones everywhere. - April 29, 2012 - Stingray Digital Group
OutRaleigh Main Stage to Feature More Than a Dozen Performances
The LGBT Center of Raleigh has released the main stage performers for their OutRaleigh festival on Saturday May 5, 2012. There will be local and national artists to perform. - April 27, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh