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17 Year-Old Alyssa Allyson from Orange County Debuts Rapunzel
AJJ Records artist Alyssa Allyson debuts Rapunzel video. - February 08, 2012 - AJJ Records
The En Sound Music Awards Heads for Atlanta Ga on July 29, 2012
The En Sound Music Awards, one of Gospel's most recognized awards events of its kind, will be heading to the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center in the city of Decatur, GA on July 29, 2012 and promises to be an evening packed with great performances and surprises. This year, the event will... - February 08, 2012 - Delroy Souden
The Fool Funnel Releases Debut Album
Indie Band identifies, The Cure for Cancer Revealed, in its new title tracked album. - February 08, 2012 - The Fool Funnel
Country Musician Charlie Allen Releases American Farmer Video
Charlie Allen, songwriter and country musician, host of "American Farmer" on Discovery Channel releases his theme song-video for the show. - February 08, 2012 - Charlie Allen
SOUL LOUNGE USA Presents Lalah Hathaway Tour in Columbus, Cincinnati, Chattanooga and Huntsville
SOUL LOUNGE USA initiates a 2nd and much anticipated Soul Music Tour featuring Grammy-Nominated Lalah Hathaway starting Thursday, February 23rd in Columbus, Ohio. This short tour run will be followed by concerts in Cincinnati (2/24), Chattanooga (2/25) and Huntsville, Alabama (2/26). Details of dates available at www.SoulLoungeUSA.com. - February 08, 2012 - SOUL LOUNGE USA
Saint Louis' New First Lady of R&B/Soul, Aunyae Heart, Releases Debut Single, "Be With You" on Valentine’s Day
Aunyae Heart, 22, www.aunyaeheart.com is one of the hottest young singers and musicians to hit the St. Louis music scene. She has been compared to Alicia Keys due to her strong vocals and exceptional keyboard skills. She has also been coined the female D'Angelo by music industry execs, due to her soulful delivery. Aunyae will release her debut single "Be With You" on February 14, 2012 with her full CD to follow later in the year. - February 06, 2012 - Wu Cuz Productions
MemphisRap.com Opening New Memphis Office, Recording Studio Location
MemphisRap.com will be opening an office in Memphis, TN and it's subsidiary M-Town Studio, a privately owned and independent digital recording studio. - February 05, 2012 - MemphisRap.com
Jared Blake to Release His Debut Single Music Video
Taking reigns and latching on to the country and rock clash of genre’s, Jared Blake released his high-energy music video for his new track “Don’t Mind.” Motorcycle fanatics may take notice of a familiar face in the 3-minute clip. The man by the pseudonym of “Panhead... - February 05, 2012 - Jared Blake Music
Samaritan’s Feet Partners with Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter Gordon Chambers
Recording Artist Gordon Chambers and Music Cares – Charlotte Partner with Barefoot Entertainment to Provide Shoes of Hope for Children in Need - February 05, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Double E Promotions Releases Christian Country Compilation Disk #161, Including the New Singles by Marty Raybon & Cindy Hughlett
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the release of Christian Country Compilation Disk #161 to radio featuring the new Country Gospel single, “I’ve Seen What He Can Do,” by Country Star Marty Raybon and “Little Girl Hurt,” by Country... - February 04, 2012 - Double E Promotions
Gico Music Celebrates the Release of Smooth/Jazz Artist John & Gina Carey at the Claremont Forum
John & Gina Carey will celebrate the new releases of their CD’s “Smooth Soulful & Funky” & “Love Letters” at The Claremont Forum February 21, 2012. - February 04, 2012 - Gico Music
Gico Music's John Carey & Gina Carey to Release New Smooth Jazz /Soul CDs on Valentine's Day
Soul/Jazz Recording Artist John and Gina Carey prepare for the releases of their new solo Albums "Smooth and Funky" and "Love Letters." - February 04, 2012 - Gico Music
Toronto Rapper LP Da Original Releases "No Organization No Progress" Mixtape: February 07, 2012
G7 Records emerging artist -- LP Da Original, is set to release his debut mixtape "No Organization No Progress" on February 07, 2012--featuring singles "Betty Crocker" feat. French Montana, "Eyez Lo" feat. Reema Major and "Soul Already Dead" feat. Atlanta rapper Trouble. - February 03, 2012 - G7 Records Inc.
Dali Van Gogh Releases Three Singles to Audiences World Wide
Dali Van Gogh releases "Not My Worst," "Weight of the World" and "Sober." - February 03, 2012 - Dali Van Gogh
Gina Marsh Releases Second Original Song on iTunes
Massachusetts teen singer and songwriter Gina Marsh has released her newest original song, titled "Just Forget It", which is available now on iTunes. Gina recorded "Just Forget It" at Cybersound Studios in Boston. In addition to writing the music and lyrics, Gina also plays... - February 02, 2012 - Gina Marsh Music
Lagond Music School Announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a 10th Anniversary Celebration, and Their First Live Streaming Fundraising Event on the Lagond Music Website
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, the Lagond Music School, a not-for-profit organization located in Westchester County, announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a live video streaming performance and fundraising event on Friday, February 10th from 8pm to 12 midnight. This global online performance will commemorate the innovative contemporary music school’s 10 years of serving a diverse community of over 1,000 students. - February 02, 2012 - Lagond Music School
Trio Solisti to Perform at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) is pleased to announce Trio Solisti’s return on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY. Recognized as “the most exciting piano trio in America” by the New Yorker and... - February 02, 2012 - Adelphi University
Minnesota Sinfonia Announces Young Artist Competition
This spring, the Minnesota Sinfonia is to hold their annual competition for string musicians up to age 21. This includes violin, cello, bass and viola. The competition is divided into two categories, the Junior Division for musicians up to age 14 (born on or before 1/1/98) and the Senior Division... - February 01, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Sonorous Entertainment to Release 2 New CD’s Per Month from the House of Beauty (HOB) Gospel Music Catalog
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. will be releasing two CD’s on a monthly basis as part of its continuing Platinum Gospel Series from the HOB Gospel Music Catalog. Each CD will be digitally remastered to provide the best quality sound of these recordings. HOB Records was founded in 1958 by Carmen... - February 01, 2012 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Easton Flutist Uses Music to Raise Money for MS
A chamber music concert will be held to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) on February 26, 2012 at 2:00. The concert will take place at Trinity Church, 234 Spring Garden Street, Easton, PA. The suggested donation is $15, and all proceeds will go to NMSS. Organizer and flutist... - February 01, 2012 - Pamela Taylor
Satellite Music Group Signs First Artist, Begins Production on Debut Album
Washington, DC's newest artist development group Satellite Music Group signs first artist, begins pre-production on Famous For A Century's debut album. Album details to be announced. - January 31, 2012 - Satellite Music Group
Washington, DC Area Group Famous For a Century to Release Album, Adds Frontman
Washington, DC area group Famous For A Century announces the release of their debut album and the signing of a new frontman. - January 31, 2012 - Famous For A Century
New Age and EDM Music Collide on the New Curtis Macdonald CD Release "Suburban Prairie"
An imaginative landscape of pulsing reflective instrumental music has arrived with Curtis Macdonald’s new CMMP CD release “Suburban Prairie” available on iTunes, Amazon.com and CD Baby beginning Tuesday, January 31, 2012. - January 31, 2012 - Curtis Macdonald
The Internet Musician Podcast Debuts with Three One-Hour Episodes
The Internet Musician Podcast (http://www.theinternetmusician.com) will officially launch on January 30, 2012 with three nearly one-hour long podcast episodes. Indie artist and podcast host, Brian Hartzog says the first few episodes are jam-packed with internet music marketing advice designed to... - January 28, 2012 - Brian Hartzog
New on iTunes: Sugar Burn Sessions by Tom Kurlander
Sugar Burn Sessions, the new album from singer-songwriter Tom Kurlander is now available on iTunes. The album is explosive at times, combining a driving pure rock edge with resonant storytelling and strong melodies. Tom Kurlander & PaleBlueSound kick off the Sugar Burn Sessions US Tour 2012 in February. - January 26, 2012 - Pale Blue Entertainment, LLC
Unique Artist Consulting Service Rises with KTC Mgmt
KTC MGMT, a Santa Monica, Calif. based business, launched a unique and highly effective consulting company to provide an array of solutions to artists and bands of all sizes. - January 26, 2012 - ktc mgmt
Sonorous Entertainment’s Partner, Universal Music Group Extends Distribution Agreement
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. CEO Dwayne Bigelow has confirmed that Universal Music Group has extended its distribution agreement for an additional two years. This extension will allow both companies to continue working together in distributing some of the greatest Gospel music ever... - January 25, 2012 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
High Sonic Records Announces Release of SNAFU Kitties Acclaimed EP Break Yo Back
High Sonic Records, LLC proudly announces the worldwide release of the SNAFU Kitties highly acclaimed EP Break Yo Back on January 24, 2012. - January 25, 2012 - High Sonic Records LLC
SongDoor 2011 Winners Announced
The winners of the SongDoor 2011 International Songwriting Competition have been announced: the Grand Award has gone to Zachary Esters (Z-FLO) of Greenville, MS, USA, for his song, "Maybe," a powerful anti-suicide rap/rock song. Entries were received from 21 countries on four... - January 25, 2012 - SongDoor
Brenda Brown Entertainment Presents "Country Side Of Bluegrass” by Janie Fricke
Janie Fricke New Album Release available on iTunes: Country Side Of Blue Grass. - January 25, 2012 - Brenda Brown Entertainment, LLC
Voltron Entertainment & OTR2S Inc. Presents On The Road to Success Part IV Artist Summit
On The Road to Success IV Artist Summit is a two-day event designed to help educate up and coming artists trying to break in the music industry. - January 25, 2012 - Black Tie PR
Nightlife Cultural Initiative Brings Life Back to Nightlife
A nonprofit company created to elevate nightlife culture announced plans for the first annual nightlife culture expo. - January 24, 2012 - Nightlife Cultural Initiative
World Sound Healing Day in Cincinnati - February 14, 2012
Cincinnatians can become "sonic activists" and connect with hundreds of thousands on the planet during the 10th Annual World Sound Healing Day, founded by sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman. The local event is Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, 6 PM, New Thought Unity Center of Cincinnati, 1401 E. McMillan St., E. Walnut Hills. Standout Cincinnati musicians will perform. The audience will tone AH - a Sonic Valentine for the Earth and for personal healing. - January 24, 2012 - Joan Vann PR
WingZz Knarleyy, Making His Way from Boca Raton to the World; How This Young Rapper Dancer is Planning His Musical Future
Young Dance Rapper Making His Way Around the World and Leaving Behind the Image of "Just Another Rapper". - January 24, 2012 - WingZz Knarleyy Music Group
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. Opens International Division Offices
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. has opened their international offices in Toronto, Canada. The office, located at 133 Richmond Street West. Suite 310, Toronto, ON has been fully operational as of January 3, 2011. The office will serve as the headquarters for the recently appointed international... - January 20, 2012 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Three-Time Grammy Award-Winner Bruce Hornsby to Perform for a Sold Out Audience at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center on February 10
The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) will host recording artist, singer-songwriter, and pianist Bruce Hornsby for a solo show. - January 19, 2012 - Adelphi University
Indra Public Relations Applauds Tenor Luciano Lamonarca's Release of His 2nd Album "The Impossible Dream" - January 7, 2012
Tenor Luciano Lamonarca released his new album “The Impossible Dream,” in which he explores for the first time the American and Broadway repertoire, recording two of the worldwide famous songs, "Maria" from the musical "West Side Story" and the latter, "The... - January 19, 2012 - Indra Public Relations
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University: Cutting Edge Interventions Bring Together International Social Scientists, Students & Performers
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University Cutting edge interventions bring together social scientists, students and performers from around the world to New York City. Fordham University in conjunction with Hip Hop Therapy and Hip Hop Psychology present the first... - January 18, 2012 - Hip Hop Psychology
Figjam Celebrates What’s the Name of the Dame’s Hit Film Festival Run with an EP of Julian Marsh Remixes of ABBA Classics Performed by the Drag Queens from ABBAlicious
To celebrate the successful festival run of "What's the Name of the Dame?" Figjam partnered with world-renowned DJ Julian Marsh to release an EP of remixes featuring ABBA covers from the movie. - January 18, 2012 - Figjam Records
Sonorous Entertainment Inc. to Have Representation at 2012 Midem Festival in Cannes, France
Sonorous Entertainment Inc.—reported today that the Company will have a representative in attendance at this year’s Midem Music Festival in Cannes, France, January 28-31. Midem is the world's largest music industry trade fair, which has been held annually at and around the Palais des... - January 18, 2012 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Church of Scientology Hosts Tony Harnell’s "How to Succeed in Music" Seminar
Tony Harnell is an internationally famous recording artist who is now helping musicians find opportunity and work in the music industry. - January 17, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Roots of the White Tree Grow Northward, Sprouting Free Sydney Gig for Event Industry Personnel
In a business landscape where purchases are increasingly dominated by the homogeneity of large corporations, there is an increasing demand for unique, personalised and edgy experiences. The White Tree events creatives team of Melbourne fill that niche in Melbourne, and demand for their services has... - January 16, 2012 - The White Tree
Joy E. Stebbins Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Joy E. Stebbins, of Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Classical and Specialty Concerts. About Joy E. Stebbins Joy E. Stebbins, was born on October 12, 1948 in Allentown,... - January 15, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Glaudé Productions Client Audiostate 55 Entertainment! Signs Sensational Duo J.A. & THA PREZ
The collective styling of brother J.A. & THA PREZ are signed to Dr. Henry Panion, III's prestigious Audiostate 55 Entertainment! recording label. - January 13, 2012 - Glaudé Productions
York Maine Musician Releases Independent Rock Album and Music Video
York native and musician Jon King recently released an independent Extended Play (EP) album and music video. The album, consisting of four original tracks written by King, was produced by Strewnshank Productions in Boston, MA. King performs lead guitar, vocals and a piano track on one of the songs. - January 13, 2012 - Emily King
Grammy-Winner Clare Fischer Hospitalized at 83, Scheduled Grammy Celebration Concert at Vitello’s Will Go on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 8PM
American jazz composer, arranger and pianist Clare Fischer was taken to the hospital in Los Angeles on Sunday January 8, 2012. He suffered a cardiac arrest few days after having a minor surgery. According to son, Brent Fischer Planned concert at Vitello’s must go on -- Monday, January 16, 2012 at 8PM. - January 12, 2012 - studioexpresso
ToblerOrchestra and Soulbeat Present "Milano Noir"
ToblerOrchestra, the enhanced musical ensemble with 100% volatile members is proud to present "Milano Noir," a minimal-techno work in collaboration with Soulbeat available for free download. - January 12, 2012 - ToblerOrchestra
Independent R&B Newcomer, Shun Ward, Tops 30,000 Views on New Music Video
Crate Crashers' introduction propels this promotion plan. Shun Ward's new music video is proving good music always out-trumps high dollar promotion of garbage. So without a major label deal - yet, Shun Ward can still bring it. Check out this great musical talent on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x34-iQ7tCE) and support him on Facebook by sharing this grass-rooted artist. - January 11, 2012 - Crate Crasher
Unique Violin Ensemble Present "Ave Vienna" in 2012 Opener
The Hutchins Consort Shares the Stage with Soprano Lauren Smith for Evening of Romantic Classical Music. - January 11, 2012 - The Hutchins Consort
Satisfaire Release Date Announced – February 16th 2012
Skylark Recordings, LLC announced the international record release of “Satisfaire” Produced by Dj Teo Skylark. International Street date set for February 16th 2012. - January 11, 2012 - Skylark Recordings, llc.