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Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts Legendary Niacin Band Member John Novello
John Novello of Niacin, the neo-fusion instrumental trio, will be coming to Nashville on July 30th to deliver a seminar to encourage artists as well as hold a fundraiser for a local cause: helping artists. - June 10, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Don't Look Back Now - VanMarter Project Releases Debut Single and Video
Hydrus Media announces VanMarter Project’s debut single titled “Don’t Look Back” released June 1, 2011. Hydrus Media is a multimedia company dealing in television, film and music production located in Port Orchard, Washington. The groundbreaking series, “Catchin’... - June 10, 2011 - Hydrus Media
Minnesota Sinfonia Announces Free Summer Concert Schedule
This summer, the Minnesota Sinfonia will offer two Summer Concert Series chamber orchestra performances at Lake Harriet Bandshell on June 24 and July 22. Also on the schedule in June and July are five family pops concerts and three children’s concerts in and around the metro area. New this... - June 10, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Niva the Soul Diva, New Black Music Artist Performs at BB Kings
R&B Soul performer Niva the Soul Diva performs at New York's BB Kings. - June 10, 2011 - New Black Music.net
Hustle Hard Entertainment Signs Early with Hollywood Pr Mogul, J.D. Wilson
Texas based record label, Hustle Hard Entertainment, jumps off with a major head start by announcing the signing of PR mogul Jasmine Wilson as the new lead publicist of the label. - June 10, 2011 - J.D.Wilson Public Relations
Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Presents "Ka Himeni Ana" 27th Annual Hawaiian Music Competition (Contestant Submissions Now Being Accepted by Hawaii Pacific Entertainment)
The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 27th Annual “Ka Himeni Ana” Hawaiian music competition on Saturday, August 27th, at the Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu. Ka Himeni Ana, founded by Richard M. Towill, features amateur Hawaiian music groups performing in the... - June 09, 2011 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Aniden Produces Concert DVD for the Ron Helman Jazz Ensemble
Live at the Lensic Theater, September 26, 2010 - June 09, 2011 - Aniden Interactive
Minnesota Sinfonia’s Magic of Music in St. Paul
Join the Minnesota Sinfonia in St. Paul for some light and fun favorites featuring the story of Peter and the Wolf at John A. Johnson Elementary School. While all Sinfonia concerts are open to children, their free-admission Children’s Concerts are particularly fitting. Families are invited to... - June 08, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
DTR Inc. CEO, Jay Goldberg, Teaching New Course, Beatles: Six Degrees of Separation in Jupiter, FL
This fun course combines educational information about the Beatles and bands six levels down their family tree with concert footage, scenes in movies and television centered on the bands, historical footage and much more during the course. - June 08, 2011 - DTR Inc.
New Eau de Parfum Nightfall by Susan McCray™ Featured at MTV Movie Awards Luxury Gift Suite at SLS Hotel; Hollywood Starmaker Debuts Her Latest Discovery
Nightfall by Susan McCray™ (www.nightfallbysusanmccray.com) is an original hand blended eau de parfum made from 100% natural ingredients, featuring a delicate fusion of white floral and citrus essential oils, such as white rose, jasmine, and bergamot. Susan McCray was Michael Landon’s... - June 07, 2011 - Nightfall by Susan McCray
Nineteen Double E Promotions Artists Chart on Five National Radio Charts for June of 2011
Double E Promotions celebrates having nineteen artists make their mark on Five national gospel radio charts for June of 2011 with Marty Raybon’s single “All In The Hands Of Jesus” reaching the #2 spot on the national Christian Voice Country Gospel Top 100 and Palmetto State... - June 06, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Minnesota Sinfonia to Perform at Rosefest 2011
Join the Minnesota Sinfonia at Rosefest 2011 Sounds of Summer festival for some entertaining, lighter musical fare including Broadway and movie tunes, marches, and much more at their Roseville Family Pops Concert to be held at the City of Roseville’s Central Park Pavilion. The Sinfonia... - June 06, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Ronnie, "Coming To Get Ya!" - R&B/Pop Debut Single
New female R&B/Pop recording artist Ronnie to release debut single: "Coming To Get Ya!" - June 04, 2011 - Ronnie
Reality TV Star Dylan Dilinjah from "Making The Band" Signs New Record Deal with Expat Records
Dylan, star of Diddy’s MTV reality show for three seasons, has announced his signing to Indie label, Expat Records. - June 04, 2011 - Expat Records
Music Studio Now Accepting Students for Summer Rock Band Camp
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio is now accepting students for Summer Rock Band Camp. Camp starts June 27th for 7 weeks. - June 03, 2011 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Kultur Celebrates Kris Kristofferson’s 75th Birthday This June 22 by Announcing the Release of D1696 Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work Kultur Celebrates Kris Kristofferson’s 75th birthday this June 22 by announcing the release of D1696 Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work. This video takes an in-depth look onto the extraordinary life of Kris Kristofferson, who not only wrote such... - June 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Get Ready for Ripface Invasion's Debut EP on July 5, 2011
Ripface Invasion is a quartet of veteran rockers from the New Jersey punk/hardcore scene. They developed a unique bold sound for new and old generations to hear with their thrash punk/hardcore crossover style. Ripface Invasion's self-titled debut EP will be available worldwide on July 5, 2011. - June 02, 2011 - Ripface Invasion
Karine Hannah Single "Frida's Sonnet" Released from Work-in Progress ABBA Musical
Young Pals Music releases tribute to ABBA’s Frida Lynsgtad, performed by Canadian chanteuse Karine Hannah. Accompanying music video lensed by Christopher Holmes. - June 02, 2011 - Young Pals Music
The Newest KLK Mixtape Includes the Latest V10 Music & Sports Hip-Hop Star, Lorenzo “Yah Derrty Zo” Brooks
Yah Derrty Zo is a St. Louis artist represented by V10 Music & Sports management, with incredible beats, passion, swag appeal, radio experience and an in your face attitude. - June 02, 2011 - V10 Music & Sports
Dr. Leigh-Davis' iTunes Music Mix CD, Given for Free to Londoners, is Now Available at Amazon
Previously, only Londoners could get a gratis copy of the audio CDs comprised of mixed music compilations from iTunes. Now, Dr. Leigh-Davis and Confidence Magazine are offering it to the world via Amazon. - June 02, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
TV Star and Hollywood Actress Angelique Bates AKA ‘Alizay’ Signs Record Deal With Expat Records
The renowned Californian actress and star of Nickelodeon's #1 hit, television show, "All That" has chosen to focus on her music career by partnering with the Indie label to release her debut album. - June 01, 2011 - Expat Records
An Allman Brothers Tribute by The Peach Project - June 4, 2011 - Appearing at Joey's Casa Italiana, Hewitt, New Jersey
The Peach Project will be performing the music of The Allman Brothers Band on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Joey's Casa Italiana with the vocal and improvisational fire and creativity inspired by the original All Brothers Band. - May 31, 2011 - Joey's Casa Italiana
John Corigliano's "Winging It" Takes Flight on New Cedille Records CD with Pianist Ursula Oppens
"Winging It," a recent work by acclaimed American composer John Corigliano, receives its world-premiere recording on a disc devoted to his solo and two-piano music featuring performances by Ursula Oppens. - May 31, 2011 - Cedille Records
Two New Retrospective Music CDs Released Today by a Formal Sigh and Mark Peters
1980s cult Liverpool band A Formal Sigh have just released a retrospective CD "A Far Cry" alongside the solo instrumental CD by their bass guitarist, Mark Peters, "Half English." - May 29, 2011 - Mark Peters
A Cycle of 14 Serial Etudes for Clarinet Solo Released
Heemrec Music has released the cycle of “14 Serial Etudes for Clarinet Solo.” - May 29, 2011 - Heemrec Music
Free in Concert, Laura Story and John Waller
Free in concert, Laura Story and John Waller, June 25, 2011 at 7 PM, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 47120 Romeo Plank, Macomb, MI 48044. Presented by The Alms Project. - May 28, 2011 - The Alms Project Inc.
Local Marketing Agency Recreates Magazine Into App for iPad
Nashville-based agency, Centresource partnered with American Songwriter Magazine to design a digital experience of the publication for iPad users. With mobile services growing in demand, Centresource took a unique approach to creating The American Songwriter app - now available on iTunes - by... - May 28, 2011 - centresource interactive agency
One Concierge & FabLuxury Offer VIP Experience for 2011 Glastonbury Festival
With hundreds of live performances and over 150,000 people in attendance, The Glastonbury Festival is known worldwide as one of the most attended festivals for contemporary music, dance, theatre and other performing arts. In collaboration with FabLuxury, One Concierge is offering clients exclusive VIP and concierge services for the 2011 Glastonbury Festival. - May 28, 2011 - One Concierge
Alphasonik and Parker Theory Launch the “Meet Me in the Light” Contest
Car audio manufacturer Alphasonik is pleased to announce a promotional collaboration with pop-rock band, Parker Theory with the release of their new album. - May 27, 2011 - Alphasonik
New Orleans Singer Songwriter Daniel Amedee Releases Debut Rock, Choral, Orchestral Album on Indie Label Expat Records
The first full length album by the 24 year old New Orleans artist is entitled "Themes From" and includes 10 tracks including the critically acclaimed "Swimming Through the Unconscious Disconscient." - May 26, 2011 - Expat Records
Professional Guitar Teacher Dylan Kay Offers a Unique Way to Teach His Students
The London-based guitarist now offers Skype guitar lessons that make it easy for his students to learn—no matter where they are in the world. - May 25, 2011 - Dylan Kay
International Day of Slayer Demands UN Recognize Heavy Metal Culture
Claiming that heavy metal, while an elective culture, is a culture like those recognized by ethnicity, religion or geography, heavy metal fans petitioned the United Nations to recognize the "International Day of Slayer" as a heavy metal holiday. - May 25, 2011 - National Day of Slayer
4shared Introduces 4shared Music for Android v1.0.1
4shared, a file sharing service, has updated 4shared Music for Android up to version 1.01. The new features include improved design, easy playlists creation process etc. 4shared Music allows users to have an instant access to all the music files hosted on 4shared servers. This application allows... - May 25, 2011 - 4shared
Rethinking the Recession for Independent Music Artists
New Music Licensing Company Focuses on Indie Artists to Quicken the Placement Process. Full Volume Music LLC, a music clearance start-up in Philadelphia PA, has begun to focus on partnering exclusively with independent artists. The company believes indie artists provide fresh and original music... - May 25, 2011 - Full Volume Music
Motley Crue Completes Successful South American Tour
Rock legends Motley Crue complete South American tour presented by Gabe Reed Productions. - May 22, 2011 - Gabe Reed Productions
The Introduction to No-Limitt, and His New Afrolife Master Sound, is Evident on His Debut CD Released by Tropical Records
Gbakurumo (Hold On), is the No-Limitt answer to an Afrolife Master sound is set to be released on Tropical Records on May 24th. - May 22, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Limp Bizkits "DJ Lethals" Presents The PartySlayerz
Lethal Dose Records formed by turntablist extraordinaire DJ Lethal, founding member of hip hop phoneme House of Pain and rock icons Limp Bizkit in 2010 presents a new side project. - May 22, 2011 - Lethal Dose Records
Southwest Pop Band, With Love From Humans, to Play Various UK Festivals Including Glastonbury and Green Man
Southwest Pop Band With Love From Humans have today announced a string of high profile UK Festival appearances during the summer of 2011, including 3 performances at Glastonbury, as well as appearances at Beach Break Live, Green Man Festival and Lemonfest. - May 20, 2011 - Expat Records
Double E Artist, Barry McGee Wins CGM Comedian of the Year Award
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions would like to congratulate Double E Artist, Barry McGee for receiving the fan voting based CGM “Comedian of the Year” Award at the 1st Annual CGM Fan Fest held at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. Barry McGee has... - May 20, 2011 - Double E Promotions
Aussie Artist Katie Cole Added to BBC Radio 2
Australian artist Katie Cole "Lost Inside a Moment" play-listed to BBC Radio 2 - May 19, 2011 - Katie Cole
Reformed Whores and Therefore Productions Release “Punch Me in the Face” Music Video
NYC musical comedy duo Reformed Whores and video production company Therefore Productions premier comedic music video “Punch Me in the Face.” - May 19, 2011 - Therefore Productions, LLC
uWall.Tv Turns YouTube Into Your Own Jukebox
uWall.tv categorizes music artists into a variety of genres, make a huge wall of small pictures to be clicked and make playlists, sparing visitors from switching back and forth among websites, meanwhile, with its social networking features, it allows people to make their own playlists, listen to their friends music, and follow other users activity. - May 18, 2011 - DreamDesigners SRL
The White Tree Identifies Modern Australian Wedding Trends and an Endless Quest for Individuality
Celebrity weddings, digital media and the cultural trend towards uniqueness has lead to more and more couples opting for less traditional weddings, looking for modern ways to make their special day stylish, memorable, and a little bit different. James Tudball and Nick Reive caught on to this trend... - May 18, 2011 - The White Tree
Infinite Worldwide and Expat Records Search for Hot Unsigned Talent
Infinite Worldwide and Expat Records are currently searching for undiscovered and unsigned artist to join the Expat Records roster. Artists who are looking for a record deal to further their music career and promote their music should send their Myspace of Soundcloud links to mp3@expat-records.com. - May 18, 2011 - Expat Records
Nashville Based, Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Creates the New Logo for Honky Tonk Country Artist, Curtis Lyn Cook
Nashville based, Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell created the new logo for Honky Tonk Country Artist, Curtis Lyn Cook, due to make a debut on Cooks forthcoming album. The Scopus, Missouri native fronts the band with a home town namesake, Cowboy Scopus, currently working on their third album... - May 17, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Ruthie and The Wranglers CD Release Celebration, “Ruthie And The Wranglers, Live At Goose Creek”
Goose Creek Music and Entertainment announces the release of a new live album “Ruthie and the Wranglers, Live at Goose Creek.” The band will celebrate the album’s release with a performance and CD signing event at the Hill Country Barbecue in Washington DC on June 17, 2011. - May 17, 2011 - Goose Creek Music & Entertainment
New Album Release "Slide to eternity" by SimCut Music
SimCut Music is releasing a new trance album "Slide to eternity." - May 17, 2011 - SimCut Music
Hutchins Consort Ensemble Celebrates 100th Birthday of Famed Violin Maker
Carleen Hutchins, Pioneering Luthier, changed the way an Orchestra Sounds - May 17, 2011 - The Hutchins Consort
Teen Hip Hop Duo "Sike Yo Mind" Sign Album Deal with Expat Records
Sike Yo Mind, the teen hip hop duo from Grand Rapids, Michigan have chosen to partner with the new International label for their forthcoming EP release, a blend of smooth hip hop and electronica. - May 16, 2011 - Expat Records
TouchDiva Corp. Ltd. Announced Today It Has Been Selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Europe Award
TouchDiva Corp. Ltd. announced today it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Europe award, a prestigious list honouring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the European business region. TouchDiva is a streaming digital jukebox for your living room with superb sound. It can accesses millions of tracks via a music subscription of around € 10 a month. If you prefer music on the go TouchDiva is also available on iPhone, iPad and Android phones. - May 14, 2011 - TouchDiva Corp Ltd