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V.P. & Head A&R of Young Jeezy's Label Hosts New Chi-Ill Release
New Heat from Chi-Ill Hosted by Bigga Rankin and MixxMobb - January 11, 2012 - Torture Chamber Inc.
The Rare Collections Joins the Greater Orange County Record Show January 29, 2012
The Rare Collections will exhibit a collection of vintage record albums, posters, concert memorabilia, fine art rock photography and other rare collectibles for sale at the Greater Orange County Record Show at UFCW Hall located at 8530 Stanton Ave. Buena Park, CA, next to Knott’s Berry Farm. - January 09, 2012 - The Rare Collections
Official Launch of Steel Entertainment & Records International Agency & Indie Record Label
Representing Celebrity Impersonators, Tribute Artists, Tribute Bands, and Original music artists, including international on Steel Records Label. - January 09, 2012 - Steel Entertainment & Records
Beat "Blue Monday" on January 16th, 2012 with Nemo Shaw’s New EP "Beautiful Moment" from Revibe
The third Monday in January is traditionally known as "the most depressing day of the year." Why not make it a time for listening to chilled out and fun music and download Nemo Shaw’s "Beautiful Moment" for free? - January 09, 2012 - Revibe
Entrepreneurship Program from “Starving to Striving” for Artists Debuts in Delray Beach Florida
Business training, coaching and funding for local artists comes to life in a program with a name evoking mixed reactions from the community. - January 05, 2012 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Songs for Horse Lovers ... CD by Northwest Singer-Songwriter
Through horses and music, Laurie Lee Lewis found medicine to heal from a brain injury... "ears ringing and all!" - January 05, 2012 - Under The Rainbow Creations
Great Reviews from Mt. Airy, NC Community for Nashville Recording Artist, Rachael Johnson
Nashville Recording Artist, Rachael Johnson earns great reviews after performing this December to a full house at the Old North State Winery & Brewery in Mt. Airy, NC. One lucky fan left the show with an auctioned, one of a kind, Rachael Johnson show poster fetching $150. The poster was... - January 05, 2012 - Rachael Johnson Music
Miss Kristin's Classic Catalog of Songwriting Infiltrates World
Miss Kristin’s catalog has an exclusive sound with an exciting and timely body of work that presents a unique and fitting message to the world at large. - January 05, 2012 - Big Fuss Records
Monster Adds Atlanta-Based DJ Nabs to Famous Monster DJ Roster
DJ Nabs, known for his time on Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def label and Atlanta's Hot 107.9, is now an official Monster DJ. The newly formed relationship is a perfect fit for Monster and Nabs who is regarded as one of the pioneers in the Southern Hip Hop movement. The incredibly talented DJ... - January 05, 2012 - Dj Nabs In The Lab
Ohio Idol Begins June 9th
Statewide singing competition for residents of Ohio that are 12 years of age or older. - January 04, 2012 - Ohio Idol
Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert Rumor Not True According to Spokesman
Outside The Wall - Pink Floyd Tour Website denies rumors of Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert. Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert Rumors denied by spokesman. More than a few legendary bands have been rumored to reunite for the opening and/or closing ceremonies at this summer’s Olympic Games in... - January 03, 2012 - Outside The Wall
Bread and Roses Centennial Events in Lawrence, MA
2012 is the year of celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Bread and Roses Lawrence Textile Workers' Strike. In January, the Bread and Roses Centennial Committee introduces an exciting calendar of events, from an opening ceremony to a historical exhibit to a major musical weekend. - January 03, 2012 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee
Canadian Cellist, Soo Bae, Featured with the Minnesota Sinfonia
International award winning cellist, Soo Bae to be featured with the Minnesota Sinfonia in St. Paul and Minneapolis on February 10 and 12. This will be Ms. Bae’s second engagement with the Minnesota Sinfonia. This February, Ms. Bae will be performing “Cello Concerto No. 1” by... - January 03, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Lack of Flaws Gives Back to Local Detroit High School Students This Holiday Season
Local students enjoy a master class learning about chasing your goals, the importance of songwriting and the business of music. - December 31, 2011 - Chart Vision, Inc.
Valentine's Day Free Ringtones by Mateo Medina
Kutroc Records proudly presents free ringtones from the label's catalog of songs on love and relationships. - December 30, 2011 - Kutroc Records Corporation
The Brand New Music on the "Are You Listening" CD Was Independently Released Earlier in the Year by the Australia Band, BabyJane
The album is hard rock and metal music at its best and Sunset (Records) has set up the CD to be released all over the world, on January 24th, 2012. The songs are edgy with aggressive lyrics and accessible hooks that make up a solid full length CD. The band has great talent musically and production... - December 30, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Sunset Classics Gets Ready to Release the "Deliverance" CD by World Music and Avant Garde Experimental Music Artist, Martens
Marten’s sets up his brand new full length 14 song Experimental CD with SC&J (Sunset Classics & Jazz). The avant-garde electronic experimental deep underground music artist Martens gets set to release his brand new full length CD with Sunset Classics (SC&J). Martens produced a... - December 30, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Acoustic Generation to Headline EP Release Party 12/29 at World Famous Roxy Theatre
Show information for Acoustic Folk Rock/Pop music group. - December 29, 2011 - Acoustic Generation
Magic Rosin Breaks New Ground with Its Professional Grade Premium Rosin for Violin, Viola, and Cello
Magic Rosin returns with it’s new formula containing only 100% premium pine rosins with no other ingredients or fillers. No longer a “dark lump of mysterious concoction” Magic Rosin comes in cool designs and colors. http://www.magicrosin.com - December 28, 2011 - Magic Rosin
8 Year Old Chicago Area Boy Writes & Produces Christmas Song
Chicago Boy Writes Christmas Song with a Message to Everyone. - December 23, 2011 - Criterion International
Husband-and-Wife Duo Sky-Pony Present an Evening of Indie-Rock with Theatrical Flair, Sunday January 29 at Knitting Factory Brooklyn
Brand new band Sky-Pony combines the "uptown" talents of singer/actress Lauren Worsham (City Center's Where's Charley, Goodspeed's Carnival, City Opera's Candide) with the "downtown" sensibility of her husband Kyle Jarrow (from the bands The Fabulous Entourage and Super Mirage, also an Obie Award-winning playwright for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant) for a big gig at Knitting Factory Brooklyn on January 29. - December 23, 2011 - Sky-Pony
Double E Promotions Releases Christmas Compilation Disk 2011, Including the Christmas Single, “Christmas Comes Alive” by Marty Raybon
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the release of Christmas Compilation Disk 2011 to radio featuring the new Christmas single, “Christmas Comes Alive,” by Country Star Marty Raybon. - December 22, 2011 - Double E Promotions
30 Double E Promotions Artist’s Chart on 7 National Charts for Dec Including Marty Raybon’s New Single Reaching #1 on the Christian Country Cashbox Top 20
Double E Promotions celebrates having thirty artists make their mark on seven national gospel radio charts for December of 2011 with Marty Raybon’s single “You’ve Got To Move” reaching the #1 spot on the National Christian Country Cashbox Top 20, #1 on the National Christian... - December 22, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Reno Band Will Commemorate Multiple Album Release with Live Show
Genre Bending Band Knowledge Lives Forever will Perform Live in Reno to Celebrate the Release of Three Album Collection entitled The Trilogy. - December 21, 2011 - KLFMusicGroup
Valentine's Day Ringtones by Kutroc Records
The special ringtones will consists of sentimental messages from each song. "Everyone around the world will have a chance to get to know the artists better and to download the free ringtones from Kutroc Record's website," Medina said. - December 21, 2011 - Kutroc Records Corporation
The Piano-Yoga® Christmas Sale is Here
Piano-Yoga® is offering some irresistible seasonal offers this Christmas to get pianists into the Christmas spirit. - December 20, 2011 - Piano-Yoga®
Rising Singer and Songwriter Johnny Rain Releases WOUNDEDdrug, silentHIGH Mixtape
Rising singer and song writer, Johnny Rain is pleased to announce the release of his free, downloadable mixtape, WOUNDEDdrug, silentHIGH. The mixtape is well-written and the project thoughtfully arranged and meticulously produced. - December 19, 2011 - Johnny Rain
VanMarter Project Joins Empty Vessel Music to Give Back
VanMarter Project advocates The Music Matters Project – giving at risk youth free music education, appreciation and intervention in America’s inner cities. - December 19, 2011 - Hydrus Media
Atlanta's Peggy Still School Excels in International Music Exams
Students lead Georgia, the world in Fall 2011 ABRSM exams. - December 16, 2011 - The North Fulton School of Music
Uniting At-Risk Youth Through Music: Local Program Seeks Funding
Baltimore nonprofit seeks backers to fund orchestra program for at-risk youth. - December 16, 2011 - GBYO Bridges Program
Chris Morris Releases New Single and Music Video - "Sunshine in the Rain"
"Sunshine In The Rain," is the new single from Singer/Songwriter Chris Morris. It's a signature classic ballad that while timeless, is very much now. The single and music video are now featured @ www.theartofchrismorris.com. - December 16, 2011 - Chris Morris
Smooth Jazz Artist, Lloyd Gregory, Brings His Chart Topping Sounds to the Bay Area Jazz and Blues Club
The Bay Area Jazz and Blues scene just got hotter with the silky soulful sounds of award-winning Smooth Jazz Artist, guitarist Lloyd Gregory, who will be playing at the Biscuits & Blues, San Francisco’s #1 blues nightclub on December 18th for two shows at 8 pm and 10 pm. - December 16, 2011 - Lloyd Gregory Enterprises
THINKSOUND™ Releases New In-Ear Monitor Headphone
THINKSOUND™ announces the release of the ms01 8mm in-ear monitor with a specially engineered frequency response. - December 14, 2011 - TIMBRE SOUND LLC dba thinksound
Nik Kershaw Interview with Melody Nights
Pop Icon Nik Kershaw was in Berlin recently performing at the 02 World as part of the "Back to the 80's" tour. He took time out for an interview with Melody Nights. - December 14, 2011 - Melody Nights
The Music Business is Not What It Used to be
"The music business is not what it used to be as informed consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to purchasing music. Although the consumer has power in purchasing music, the radio top 40 list continues to be dominated by the same programming. We believe there are plenty of fans out there that given a chance will choose quality songs over quantity-based songs," said Medina. - December 14, 2011 - Kutroc Records Corporation
DirectRooms.com – This New Year Attend the EarthTonz NYE Music Festival in Queenstown
DirectRooms.com now confirms that the EarthTonz NYE Music Festival will take place in Queenstown, in New Zealand’s South Island, from 30th December – 1st January 2012 at Gibbston Valley Station. - December 14, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Wantickets Presents 12 Days of EDM Holiday Giveaway
Win big with the "12 Days of EDM Holiday Giveaway" brought to you by Wantickets. Beginning Dec. 13, one winner will be randomly selected on each day of the holiday giveaway to receive a box full of EDM-related goodies (such as an iPad 2, tickets to see Deadmau5, Lil Jon & Sidney Samson or Steve Angello in Las Vegas, headphones, giftcards, a VIP New Years Eve Table package at The Highlands in Hollywood and more...) - December 14, 2011 - Wantickets
Collected Souls Will be Rockin' the Halls at Their Debut Performance at the Tiger Bar (Rock and Roll Lounge), One Night Only - Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Collected Souls, the new Collective Soul Tribute out of the Pacific Northwest is serving up something a little different than the recent plethora of 80's and Metal tributes. Come "Rock the Halls" with Collected Souls at the Tiger Bar in Portland, Oregon on Friday, December 23rd. Be temporarily swept away from the holiday craziness and lose yourself in the emotion and soulfulness of the Collective Soul music this band will deliver. - December 13, 2011 - Collected Souls
People’s Music School Earns Top Sun Shine Project Grant
The Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust Award Will Help the School Reach Hundreds More Inner-City Children with Free Music Education - December 13, 2011 - People's Music School
Australian Hard Rock Band BabyJane Signs a Worldwide Record Deal with Sunset Records
Sunset signs hard rock act, BabyJane from Perth, Australia this week, Are You Listening? To hit stores January 24th, 2012. The debut BabyJane album entitled “Are You Listening?” is being up to be released on January 24, 2012, following its signing to Sunset Records this week. Multi... - December 13, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Stryk Releases Debut Album, Thorough
Stryk is preparing to release his debut album later this month, marking a huge stage in the career of the multi-talented Hip-Hop, R&B singer-songwriter, and Composer. - December 11, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Gico Music’s John Carey & Gina Carey to Release New Smooth Jazz /Soul CD’s Next Year 2012
Soul/Jazz Recording Artist John and Gina Carey prepare for the releases of their new solo Albums “Smooth and Funky” and “Love Letters.” - December 10, 2011 - Gico Music
Free Web-Based Key or Tempo Change Service
Introducing the Internet’s First Web-based Key and Tempo Change Service - Powered by Song Surgeon; It’s Free - December 10, 2011 - Todd, Michael & James, Inc.
harlequins enigma Releases Time Dance (Liberty Mix), Available Shortly on Major Mp3 Stores
harlequins enigma release a new professionally remastered version of their favourite dance track from octagon volume 2 - night pulse and the silhouette of dr. voodoo. - December 09, 2011 - harlequins enigma
DirectRooms.com – Live Concert Celtic Connections Brings Music Lovers to Glasgow in January 2012
Online hotel booking website DirectRooms.com advises tourists and travellers to reserve hotel rooms well before arriving in Glasgow in the New Year to be sure of availability and value. - December 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Los Alamitos High School Choir Presents Holiday Memories
The Los Alamitos High School Vocal Music Program is performing their Holiday Show on December 8, 9 and 10th. “Holiday Memories” is this year’s theme and it is a celebration of all aspects of this joyous season, taking you on an unparalleled holiday journey. Los Alamitos High School, 3591 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos, CA. - December 07, 2011 - Note-Ables Booster Club
Hungry Ear Coffee House January 7, 8 pm at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation
The Hungry Ear Coffee offers up singer-songwriter Louis Robinson and Ashley Harris, whose been described as a melting pot of contemporary country, soft rock. January 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $5. Bring a canned food donation for the Community Action Center. - December 07, 2011 - Hungry Ear Coffee House
Flux Records Releases "Reno" - The Skinny Lad and His Beefy House
Flux Records in conjunction with Padilla Günther Projects is delighted to present "Reno," a Compact Disc with 4to by German-American artist Frank Rothkamm. - December 07, 2011 - Flux Records
The Next Holiday Classic Song Contest 2011 is Now Open for Voting
The Next Holiday Classic Song Contest is an online song contest for independent writers. - December 07, 2011 - The Kalliergo Group
Gina Marsh Records Her Entry for the Teen Hoot Contest
Gina Marsh Music has recorded a new song on her YouTube channel, Ginamarshmusic. This cover version of Lady Antebellum's Just a Kiss is her newest release and has been submitted as a contest entry for The Teen Hoot. - December 06, 2011 - Gina Marsh Music