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New Hip-Hop Musician, Jephte Blanc, Introduce Inspiring Music
New hip-hop musician, Jephte Blanc with stage name Young Suspect A.K.A Love is Eternity introducing new and inspiring music. His music expresses the reality of his world and depicts his views on many social issues. - July 24, 2011 - Jephte Blanc
Morgenstern Trio, Winner of Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award, Launches New CD
The Morgenstern Trio, 2009 winner of the prestigious Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award (KLRITA), has recorded a CD released by Azica Records (AZD-71266). The CD features Bedrich Smetana’s Trio in G minor, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8 and Leonard... - July 23, 2011 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Mano-a-Mano, 3-Day Festival of Piano Virtuosos in New York
The three-day Mano-a-Mano Piano Festival takes place August 21, 22, 23 at The Cornelia Street Cafe in NYC and features four piano virtuosos: Jerry Kuderna, William Komaiko (accompanied by bassist Dick Sarpola), Jung Lin and host Jed Distler. - July 23, 2011 - ComposersCollaborative Inc.
Niq of Tyme Entertainment Presents: Lil Niqo aka Boy Wonder aka Yertman aka Mr. OK Then and His New Video, "Where'd U Get That"
11 year old San Diego, California native, Lil Niqo has been working non-stop and loving every minute of it. This young man made history last year at the age of ten, becoming the youngest hip-hop artist ever signed to the legendary Def Jam Recordings. Pending the release of his newest viral "Where'd U Get That" (Directed by Yellow Nigro & Nique/Edited by Yellow Nigro & Styled by Browncynderella). #OKTHEN - July 23, 2011 - Niq of Tyme Entertainment
What do Maxwell, Lionel Richie, Donnie Osmond, Usher and Christina Aguilera Have in Common...Andre Delano Was Once Their Sideman and Has Now Gone Solo
7th Note Entertainment, Inc. is proud to guide the exploding career of multi-talented saxophonist, singer and songwriter, Andre Delano. His new single, “S’posed to Be” remained one of the top downloaded R&B songs on CD Baby.com during its late spring release. In addition,... - July 22, 2011 - Andre Delano
Awe-Inspiring Rope Man Video Redefines the Musical Term "One Man Band"
A new YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWrk9Qc_wfU) reveals the talented "Rope Man" using a complex music invention to play 13 instruments at once. Self-made musical contraption consists of PVC pipe, rope, erasers, guitars, cymbal, drums, metal springs and more. Short 2 min. video shows something never done before in the history of man. - July 22, 2011 - Graham Czach
TV Star Angelique Bates PKA "Alizay" Releases Debut Single "Can’t Fade Me Now" on Expat Records
The Nickelodeon actress famous the world over for her role in "All That" and various Hollywood films, has released an upbeat Pop/Hip Hop track which has already received considerable airplay across stations in the US and UK. - July 22, 2011 - Expat Records
Facebook-App Matches Your Taste in Music
Fellody has released a Facebook-app where you can check your friends' taste in music. The app ranks your friends by their music likes and matches them with your music-style. - July 22, 2011 - ZOKYO
Hip Hop Grows Up Inc. Along with Dollyhood Records Partners with Florida A&M University to Host the C.E.O. Experience – a Music and Entertainment Industry Conference
During a press conference, Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced it will host the Creativity Education Opportunity (C.E.O.) Experience, a music and entertainment industry conference scheduled for November 3 and November 4, 2011 on FAMU’s campus. The conference will offer new artists,... - July 22, 2011 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Leave It on the Floor Starring America’s Quadruple Threat Performer Ephraim M. Sykes Dances Across the U.S.
Independent film Leave it on the Floor starring actor, singer, dancer and musician Ephraim M. Sykes of stage, television and film has a cult following with U.S. film festivals. - July 21, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Redesigned “Four Pillars of Singing” 2.0 Engages Vocal Athletes with Content-Rich, State-of-the-Art Multi-Media
Innovative vocal training program offers 435 files and 16 GB of high-definition video, interactive audio and ground breaking film edits for voice training. - July 21, 2011 - The Vocalist Studio
New Indie-Folk Singer Gives Away His New Single
Mauro Sanches will release his debut EP on July 25 but decided to give exclusively to his ReverbNation fans a free download: his new single and title track Neon Blue. Mauro Sanches is a musician/songwriter from Brazil who decided to start bringing to life his creative stuff by himself. Alone, he... - July 21, 2011 - Mauro Sanches
Country Artist Lisa Matassa to Perform at Four Country Format Radio Stations in Idaho, Montana and Washington State
Country artist, Lisa Matassa, will perform and give interviews at four country format radio stations in Idaho, Montana and Washington on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 and on Thursday, July 21, 2011, as part of the western U.S. leg of her national radio promotional tour for her debut EP, “Me Time.” - July 20, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
Nickk Goes Live on YouTube & Indian Television
Nickk’s first album is now live on YouTube, amazon, iTunes and Indian Television. - July 20, 2011 - BeatFactory Academy
Grammy Award Winner Bonnie Pointer Releases “Like A Picasso” - Promo Partner Tune Syndicate Tags Airplay Direct for Radio Debut
Bonnie is back! Due for release on July 26, 2011, her first album in years offers a palette of fourteen Soul, Americana, Pop, Rock, and Gospel Tunes. - July 19, 2011 - Tune Syndicate
MelodyNights.com Opens Office in Berlin, Germany
Melody Nights has opened an office in Berlin as part of the companies expansion program. - July 19, 2011 - Melody Nights
Ben Speak Announces "A Concert to Remember" on 7/29/11
Ben Speaks announces “A Concert to Remember” on July 29th, 2011 in Hopkinton, MA with teenage artists that include Abbey Perrault, Mary Kate Shanahan, Ashley Gorham, Abbey Hennigan, and Evan Katz. The concert will bring the community together through music and art to remember those who... - July 18, 2011 - Ben Speaks
MyReviewsNow in Affiliation with Violin Master Pro Announce Limited Time Offer
Those who dream of playing a rousing Violin solo, or would simply like to learn the violin basics while impressing friends and family, no longer have to pay high fees for private lessons. MyReviewsNow has teamed up with Violin Master Pro to offer a limited time only price of $27 for the complete Violin Master Pro learning system. - July 15, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
The Playground Takes a Look at the Music Industries Biggest Battle: Electro Vs Dubstep
The Playground looks at the clash of the genres in the run up to Steve Aoki’s exclusive London show on September tenth at Koko. - July 15, 2011 - The Playground
Country Artist Lisa Matassa to Embark on West Coast Radio Tour for Her Debut Country EP, "Me Time"
Country artist, Lisa Matassa, will visit three California country format radio stations on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, as part of the west coast leg of her national radio promotional tour for her debut EP, “Me Time.” - July 14, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
The Make Releasing Debut EP "This Box" July 19th
California based band The Make releases their premiere debut EP immediately after successful single & video release on June 30th. The Make is signed with Suspended Sunrise Recordings, Superbowl MVP Aaron Rodgers' record label. - July 14, 2011 - Suspended Sunrise Recordings
Red Flame Presents 'Back on Solid Ground' at the Calgary Fringe Festival
Red Flame artist David Andrew Wiebe and his band are scheduled to perform at this year's Calgary Fringe Festival. - July 14, 2011 - Red Flame
World Premiere of Another Black Seasons New Video
Another Black Season and Inner Dream Records have announced the premiere of their new music video for “Nothing Without You.” - July 14, 2011 - Inner Dream Records
Leading Hip-Hop Producer “Wolfman Jacc” Joins The McFadden Agency
Powerhouse Alliance Adds Momentum to Producer’s Following - July 14, 2011 - The McFadden Agency, Inc.
RgM Management & Foghorn Records Presents: "Hollywood" New Single by Mark Cashin & The Lil Hussys & One Night in Tamworth
August 6th kicks off the start of Mark Cashin & The Lil Hussys' Tour rocking The Albert Hotel in Tamworth which coincides with the debut of their new 2011 single "Hollywood." - July 14, 2011 - RgM Management
EdgeSounds Electric Piano Sound Sample Library Released
EdgeSounds has announced the release of the Electric Piano, a 2-DVD-ROM sound sample library for NI KONTAKT and GIGA Studio. - July 13, 2011 - Edge Sounds, LLC
Easton Corbin Producer, Carson Chamberlain to Produce Chris Caskey’s Freshman Album
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars Corey Frizzell is proud to announce that his client, Chris Caskey is currently recording his freshman album with Easton Corbin hit producer, Carson Camberlain. Carson Chamberlain, a native of Berea, Kentucky, started professionally in the music business as a... - July 13, 2011 - Country Artist Chris Caskey
Chris Caskey’s Current Crossover Single, "Gods Pocket" Jumps to #52 on the National Radio Chart for July of 2011
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars Corey Frizzell is proud to announce TCM Recording Artist Chris Caskey’s first radio crossover single, God’s Pocket” has jumped thirty spots to number fifty two on the National Christian Voice Christian Country Top 100 for July of 2011. Chris... - July 13, 2011 - Country Artist Chris Caskey
K4S Entertainment Raises the Bar for the July Issue of Web Publication
After receiving a staggering number of views to www.k4sent.com once the initial release was published in June, K4S Entertainment brings in big name independent talent to feature for the July edition of the Website that publishes July 11, 2011 with dynamic Youtube sensation Karmin, Nationally... - July 13, 2011 - K4S Entertainment
Pop Sensation "Nickk" Ready to Make It Big in the Music Industry
BeatFactory Music launches a pop/rock singer on 17th July. - July 12, 2011 - BeatFactory Academy
YesStyle Sponsors David Choi's "By My Side" Official Music Video
Leading online fashion retailer YesStyle sponsored the latest music video from YouTube sensation David Choi, "By My Side," the second track from his 2010 album of the same name. This is the second time YesStyle partners with the singer-musician. Last year, the company sponsored the music video for David's single "That Girl" which was released in May 2010. - July 10, 2011 - YesStyle
World Premier of Art by Dano Original Painting Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Jimi Hendrix Rainbow Bridge Featuring Surf Legend David Nuuhiwa
The Rock and Roll Emporium presents Art by Dano original painting commemorating the 40th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix Rainbow Bridge featuring Surf Legend David Nuuhiwa. Dano and David Nuuhiwa will be on hand to sign prints of the piece at the Rainbow Bridge Release Party August 5th from 7p-9p at Tuna Town, 221 Main Street in Huntington Beach, CA 92648. - July 08, 2011 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Buy Me A Drink Hits US iTunes App Store with a Buzz
Buy Me A Drink has launched on iTunes, bringing “A great night out in one App” but with a major twist: A woman’s take on an industry dominated by men, nightlife. - July 08, 2011 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Sound Light Ascension Expo in Louisville, KY, USA, September 24 & 25, 2011 Jonathan Goldman, Keynote Speaker
The Sound Light Expo in Louisville, KY will draw people from around the world to gather September 24 & 25, 2011. They will serve and celebrate the spirit of all in the Light Community and on the planet. Jonathan Goldman, sound pioneer, Grammy finalist and author is the keynote presenter. The event takes place at the Ramada Conference Center, 9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY. - July 08, 2011 - Sacred Journeys
Grammy Award Winner Kenny G in Concert Sept. 16 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will present a rare acoustic duo performance by Kenny G featuring Robert Damper on piano, Friday, September 16 at 9 p.m. in the Rollins Center. In a recording career that spans almost three decades with 23 album releases, Kenny G has solidified his reputation as a... - July 08, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Camp Jam’s National Music Summer Camp Program is Geared Up to Rock Nashville This Summer
Camp Jam, the nation’s premier provider of rock music summer camps and educational rock ‘n’ roll music programs, today announced that it is gearing up for the Summer 2011 camp series in Nashville, Tennessee. Campers, referred to as Jammers, will rehearse, record, and perform like... - July 07, 2011 - Camp Jam
Hip-Hop Stars Release Song to Raise Funds, Awareness for Durham Mom
As a Durham, North Carolina cancer survivor and mother of two crusades to overturn a custody order that has outraged the world, a close friend from her childhood days in New Jersey has organized the recording and release of a hip-hop record to help fund the legal battle. - July 06, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Gabriel Bello Debuts at #1 with His Premier Jazz Album Release
Gabriel Bello has produced several number one records and now his first Album, self titled "Gabriel Bello" debuts at #1 on Billboard a week after the June 21st release by Kings Mountain Music & Film. - July 05, 2011 - Gabriel Bello
A New Spin on the Classics and Sound Healing
Earlier this year, January 2011, Musical Concepts released Meditate With The Masters, the new solo CD by composer-pianist Jed Distler. The album presents a western-based alternative in the sound healing market which is currently predominately eastern-based. Each of the 15 tracks is inspired by a classical composer and designed for relaxation and healing. Distler has been called "an altogether extraordinary pianist" (Newark Star-Ledger) and New York's “Downtown keyboard magus" (The New Yorker). - July 05, 2011 - ComposersCollaborative Inc.
Go Dumb Boyz Feature Velocity Models in Music Video "I Can’t Sleep"
Vivid Imaging Studio’s Velocity Models were chosen as the feature models in the Go Dumb Boyz video, “I Can’t Sleep.” - July 02, 2011 - Vivid Imaging Studio
Double E Promotions Releases Compilation Disk #158, Including the New Country Gospel Single by Shenandoah Lead Singer Marty Raybon
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the release of compilation disk #158 to radio featuring the new Country Gospel single, “You’ve Got To Move,” by Marty Raybon, lead singer of the Grammy winning Country group Shenandaoh. Disc #158 features the... - July 02, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Nashville Roots-Rocker Andrew Adkins Returns with the Release of "Troublesome, My Love"
Award-winning Nashville singer/songwriter returns with debut solo album. - July 02, 2011 - Mellow Down Easy
MyReviewsNow Presents the Singorama Vocal Training Program at a Special Limited Time Price
The professional team at Singorama have created a set of special instruction e-books to further supplement and assist individuals with natural singing talent in need of coaching. The Singorma program is currently offered at a special discount through July 3rd, 2011. - July 01, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
The Divine Name by Jonathan Goldman Wins Visionary Award for Best Alternative Health/Healing Book on June 25, 2011
The Divine Name by Jonathan Goldman wins 2011 Visionary Award for Best Alternative Health/Healing Book. Goldman, an internationally acknowledged sound pioneer and authority on transformative uses of sound, Grammy-nominated musician and author, received the Coalition of Visionary Resources award in Denver, CO at INATS-W June 25, 2011. The Divine Name (Hay House 2010) is a seminal work for personal and planetary transformation. - July 01, 2011 - Healing Sounds
Minnesota Sinfonia’s Final Family Pops of the Summer Season
Join them at the Mississippi. Check out the East Coon Rapids Dam Visitor Center and then head over to the performance pavilion for an evening of classics. The Minnesota Sinfonia’s Coon Rapids Family Pops Concert will feature entertaining, lighter musical fare including Broadway and movie... - July 01, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Phoenix: Songs of Change, Grace and Acceptance. A New Release by Alt/Pop Artist Annie Moscow/Melonball Records.
Melonball Records is proud to announce it’s latest release, “Phoenix” by alt/pop singer/songwriter, Annie Moscow; a collection of 12 new songs by Annie Moscow, dealing with change. The songs range from the funny and upbeat, to poignant and sublime. On “Bed & Breakfast... - July 01, 2011 - Annie Moscow
Double E Promotions Takes Home Four Awards, Including "Promoter of the Year" at the 11th Annual King Country Agape Fest Fan Appreciation Awards
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce winning four awards, including the Promoter of the Year Award at the 11th Annual King Country Agape Fest Fan Appreciation Awards, held in Granbury, TX. Double E Promotions clients also bringing home awards are, Sandra Dee with the... - June 30, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Leading Independent Music Distribution Powerhouse Independent Distribution Collective Partners with CommerceSocial, a Revolutionary Distributed Commerce Platform
IDC has partnered with CommerceSocial. CommerceSocial is a powerful distributed commerce platform for sellers and publishers alike. - June 30, 2011 - Independent Distribution Collective
Pale Blue Entertainment Releases the New Tom Kurlander Single, "Baby I Want You," New on iTunes
Pale Blue Entertainment (PBE, inc) announces the release of "Baby I Want You," the first single from Tom Kurlander's upcoming album, Sugar Burn Sessions. The single is now available on iTunes. The Los Angeles based singer-songwriter will tour in support of the album's release. - June 30, 2011 - Pale Blue Entertainment, LLC
Dylan Dilinjah from Making The Band to Release New Single on 18th July 2011
The Caribbean Hip Hop artist and MTV reality TV star chooses ‘Over You’ as his debut with Expat Records. - June 30, 2011 - Expat Records