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Hammerax Feather - Super Light and Fast Cymbals
Hammerax has released the Feather brand cymbal line. They are precise, fast and dark and are among the lightest, fastest 18" cymbals ever produced. - April 24, 2011 - Hammerax
World Beat Gets Global Exposure from Voice Over Artist Cal Koat
Using podcasting, interviews, reviews, and charts Voices.com member, Cal Koat, has taken a small segment of the music industry and brought into people's homes across the globe. - April 23, 2011 - Voices.com
Radik Presents His First Album in New York City
Radik is a Brazilian artist living in Los Angeles and he will present his first album "Pera" in New York City this coming week. - April 22, 2011 - Radik
Hammerax Releases Nu Bells
Hammerax has released a line of 4-sided bells that are loud and aggressive and come in a variety of sizes including 5", 6", 7" and 8". - April 22, 2011 - Hammerax
Digital Distributor Valleyarm Launches Indonesian Website
As part of its expansion of its global operations, digital distributor Valleyarm have just launched an Indonesian local site of its website at www.valleyarm.co.id. - April 22, 2011 - Valleyarm
Wendy Rule in Concert
Australian recording artist Wendy Rule is touring the US this summer, and will be performing in North Hollywood. Beat Magazine describes her music as “...sweeping melodies, emotive vocals and the ability to haunt the mind like a lingering spirit...”, while Rolling Stone Magazine says “Wendy Rule creates dark, sensual sonic theatre… compelling stuff.” - April 21, 2011 - Pendraig Publishing
Big Easy on the Buttermilk Channel
Red Hook, Brooklyn’s Bayou, Brings the Big Easy North for a Weekend of Cajun and Zydeco Sounds. - April 21, 2011 - Bayou n' Brooklyn
Five Prominent Video Game Composers to Attend Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con, April 29-May 1
Greg Edmonson, Sean Murray, Garry Schyman, Kevin Sherwood, Inon Zur to Meet Fans at Anaheim Comic Con - April 21, 2011 - Fan Expo HQ
DirectRooms.com – Join Fun Malaga: Features Music by the Classical Greats in June 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that a special night of classical music will be coming to Malaga in June with performances by world famous artists. - April 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Wagner’s Compositions Are Played in Naples Now Until October 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that Naples will be alive with the sound of classical music for an entire six months as an extended collection of concerts are performed in the city. - April 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Songdoor 2011 Opens with New Interactive Site, Expands to Offer Free Songwriter PR and Services Suite
The SongDoor 2011 International Songwriting Competition is open. Awards total: $40,000+. The competition has significantly expanded to include free songwriter PR and services to help songwriters promote their music. All entrants receive an unlimited-access SongU.com trial and free digital... - April 21, 2011 - SongDoor
SongVest to Auction the Rights to Disney Music Classics
"Music Memorabilia With A Paycheck" Auction April 30 – May 7 at SongVest.com to Feature Rights to Disney Classics from "Dumbo," “Snow White,” "Bambi" and more. - April 21, 2011 - SongVest
AdvertBuzz.com Providing Free Online Local Classifieds
AdvertBuzz.com, one of the Reliable WebHosting.net communities of websites offer a comprehensive free online classifieds for trustworthy web user services. - April 20, 2011 - AdvertBuzz.Com
Muhammad Ali Stunned as 8 Year Old Composes a Song for Him - Ethan Bortnick - Composes "The Champ"
Ethan Bortnick composes and then plays an original composition for Muhammad Ali at Celebrity Fight Night, Muhammad Ali's Charity event. The song is entitled "The Champ." - April 20, 2011 - Sun and Sky Entertainment, Inc.
Tinatin Releases Debut EP "Wild," Focusing Attention on Potential Ravages of Climate Change; Released on the Eve of Annual Earth Day
Singer/songwriter Tinatin and collaborator and co-songwriter/producer Ayhan Sahin -- both New York-based musicians have banded to record Tinatin’s debut EP, “Wild” on Young Pals Music. It’s no coincidence that the six-song collection is timed for release on April 19, the eve of Earth Day. Its title track offers a socially conscious anthem about the consequences of climate change, as a rash of alarming trends sweep the land. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxWAcP-2VAE - April 19, 2011 - Young Pals Music
Vintage Sound with a New Gritty Shine: A Band's 4th Album
My Brothers Banned releases it's 4th album this week. "Meet me in the Park" expands on their Beatle's and Byrd's reminiscent harmony laden songs with a grittier way. 'Meet me in the Park" retains My Brothers Banned's vocal melodic heart, with a mix of acoustic and electric... - April 19, 2011 - My Brothers Banned
Kultur Announces the Latest DVD Release in the Series of One the Greatest Opera Voices of All Time, Placido Domingo: My Greatest Roles Vol. 4 Verismo on DVD April 26th
Plácido Domingo: My Greatest Roles. Vol. 4: Verismo Opera Includes: Andrea Chénier, El Gato Montés, Pagliacci, Plus Bonus Interviews. 4-DVD Set Available on April 26th Kultur is proud to announce the latest DVD release in the series about one of the greatest opera voices of... - April 19, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
New "INDIEvening" Segment of Conversation Crossroad Spotlights Indie Artists
Conversation Crossroad hosts Betty-Lynn White and Garrison Leykam have launched the "INDIEvening" segment of their radio show to spotlight indie artists. "We decided to dedicate Monday evenings to helping indie artists expand their exposure and get their music heard by new... - April 18, 2011 - Conversation Crossroad
Virtuoso Guitarist Tom Hess Joins Rhapsody of Fire
Virtuoso guitar player and leading online guitar teacher Tom Hess joins the epic metal band Rhapsody of Fire - April 17, 2011 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Call for Piano-Yoga® Teachers
With the continued growth of this groundbreaking piano method, Piano-Yoga® is now actively seeking to expand its pool of teachers. - April 16, 2011 - Piano-Yoga®
Allegro Music and Dance School Announcing Fundraising Concert and Silent Auction
Allegro Music and Dance School is hosting a fundraising concert and silent auction on Saturday April 16, 2011 at 4:00pm on 550 Pilgrim Drive, #F. The Allegro Music and Dance School is raising funds for their programming and facilities. There will be dancing, music and fun for all ages. Allegro... - April 15, 2011 - Allegro Music and Dance School
RockStar Weekly Investigates New Elvis Presley Music
This week RockStar Weekly, Canada’s only weekly music magazine, is excited to release a special issue dedicated to the late, great King of Rock N’ Roll, Elvis Presley. In the issue, RockStar Weekly interviewer April Savoie had a special chat with Viva Elvis musical director Erich Van... - April 15, 2011 - RockStar Weekly
The Grip Weeds Embrace Emerging New Music Business Models and Release Their Latest Album Strange Change Machine in the High Resolution Audio Format
By making Strange Change Machine HD available in 24 bit/96kHz digital audio, The Grip Weeds present their music in a format without compromise, direct from their website via digital download, to give fans a true high fidelity listening experience for the very first time. - April 14, 2011 - The Grip Weeds
Critically Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter, Tiffany Apan of Poets Labyrinth Productions and Music, Releases New EP
Poets Labyrinth Artist, Tiffany Apan, releases "Heart Song: The Living Room Sessions EP" based on her well-received Living Room Sessions from YouTube. - April 14, 2011 - Poets Labyrinth Productions
Xenon Pictures Announces New Justin Bieber Film “Biebermania!” Coming May 17th
The Announcement of a New Justin Bieber Documentary "Biebermania!" Has Millions of Excited Fans Tweeting Details of the DVD Release. - April 13, 2011 - Xenon Pictures
Sunset Guitars Announces Launch of Three Models
US-built electric guitar line features new acoustic technology and proprietary electronics. - April 13, 2011 - Sunset Guitar Company
Insight Communications Adds the Galaxie Music Service
Stingray Digital, a Montreal-based provider of music services to multi-channel operators, announces the availability of its Galaxie Digital Music Service for customers of Insight Digital Cable. - April 13, 2011 - Stingray Digital Group
Dawna Lee Heising of EOE Covers Creepersin Has Risen from the Grave
The Band Creepersin is Headed by Creep Creepersin and Performed at the Blue Café in Long Beach, CA in April 2011. - April 13, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Goose Creek Music New Release - Goose Creek Music Collections: Disk 1
Goose Creek Music announces the release of a compilation of live and studio recordings by notable Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore songwriters and musicians. “Goose Creek Music Collections, Disk One” will be available from online merchants iTunes, and Amazon.com, and also distributed as a CD through local stores and CD Baby. The album will be available for sale on April 19, 2011.Q - April 12, 2011 - Goose Creek Music & Entertainment
DirectRooms.com – Music Lover's Trip to Vienna and Salzburg on 14 to 22 May
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce the forthcoming Music Lover's Trip to Vienna and Salzburg, taking place from 14th May to 22nd May 2011 in Salzburg and Vienna. - April 12, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
NLAPW Hosts Felicity Coltman Concert
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) hosts Felicity Coltman piano concert and Duke Ellington High School of the Performing Arts student poetry reading Saturday April 30th at 7 p.m. - April 12, 2011 - National League of American Pen Women
2nd Annual Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo 2011 Announced
Memphis Hip Hop Weekend will take place September 1-5, 2011, with the Expo taking place at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Downtown Memphis on September 3-4, 2011. - April 11, 2011 - MemphisRap.com
Electronica Artist Kaydean to Release Double EP: Emerge/Submerge
Zonisphere Recordings just announced Electronica artist Kaydean will release a double EP, Emerge/Submerge Double on May 17, 2011. - April 11, 2011 - Zonisphere Music Group
DirectRooms.com – Prague Spring Music Festival in May and June 2011
The 66th Prague Spring International Music Festival is due to begin on the 12th May and end on the 4th June 2011. - April 10, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Get Together to Have Fun at Florentine Musical May 2011
Europe’s oldest and most prestigious classical music festival this year will be the Florentine Musical May 2011 in Milan. - April 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Bay Area Pros Founder and President Monica D. Hardwick to Join Talent Quest Florida as Judge
Founder and President of Bay Area Pros, Monica D. Hardwick, join a number of talented individuals for the annual Talent Quest Florida Competition. - April 08, 2011 - Bay Area Pros
New "Coming Round the Mountain" Remix Gaining Popularity Ahead of British Royal Wedding
A remix version of "Coming Round The Mountain" has been released by the The Deep South Project. The Deep South Project are an English band formed in 2010. "Coming Round The Mountain" is the first single from their album and is proving a hit across Spain where it has just been... - April 08, 2011 - The Deep South Project
International Soloists Join University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Gershwins' "Porgy And Bess" and Other Favorites
Songs, choruses, and orchestral excerpts highlight Gershwins’ innovative synthesis of European orchestral techniques and American jazz, blues, and folk music idioms in this spring concert. - April 08, 2011 - University of Chicago Department of Music
The Most Recent Los Marijuanos Album, "Trippin On Tricombs," is a Deluxe Full Length Thirty (30) Song CD That Includes the Hit Song, "Summertime," is in Stores Now
“Thumbs Up” to the Sunset Urban label for releasing the brand new thirty (30) song CD, "Trippin On Tricombs," by Los Marijuanos. - April 08, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
CCC Examines Global Music Rights and Royalties
Music royalties and more will be discussed at the "Global Music Rights" event of the California Copyright Conference. The dinner and panel will be on on Wednesday, April 13, in Los Angeles. - April 08, 2011 - California Copyright Conference
Multiplatinum Producer Kevin "Khao" Cates "Bridges DA Gap" with Comedian Rickey Smiley
Multi-platinum Producer, Kevin "Khao" Cates literally Bridges the Gap on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show by introducing the "Bridge DA Gap" Curriculum. (DA = Developing Academics) - April 07, 2011 - Khao Music
Lotus Mason Releases 2nd Single "Rust and Roll" on 30th of May via Glowb Records
Pop rock outfit Lotus Mason returns with 2nd single "Rust and Roll" from their forthcoming album via Glowb Records on the 30th May 2011. - April 07, 2011 - Lotus Mason
Just When You Thought Bieber Fever Hit Its High, ‘Never Say Never’ Debuts in Exec Digital
You might as well call him Mr. Social Media. Justin Bieber can attribute the launch of his career to YouTube and dedicate its lasting effect to the social media craze…his boyish charm, of course. In five years, the seventeen year old heart-throb has not only released three platinum albums,... - April 05, 2011 - WDM Group
Tony Succar Releases "Thriller," a Tropical Tribute to the "King of Pop"
Well recognized Latin Artist Tony Succar pays tribute to Michael Jackson in his innovative arrangement of “Thriller.” The new single captures the ears and hearts of many, while embodying the essence that is the King of Pop. - April 05, 2011 - Mixtura Productions Corp.
Join Sunset Jazz Piano Based Trio, Woodcock Group, as They Celebrate the Release of a Brand New Full Length CD, Water Stories on May 3rd
Woodcock Group’s a trio that gives jazz listeners a CD that evokes great characteristics and eloquence, impressive for an artist that has not even released its debut CD to stores, until now with Sunset Jazz. - April 03, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Serbian Jazz Trio Signs Record Deal with Sunset Jazz Recordings
The Serbian traditional jazz trio, Woodcock Group, will release the album, Water Stories with the Sunset Jazz record company. Aleksandar Jovanovic, the jazz trio's pianist, brought together the incredible musicians. Marko Fabry for his electric bass work on the CD, along with drummer, Aleksandar Cvetkovic. - April 03, 2011 - Sunset Corporation of America
Sarah June, Acclaimed Detroit Singer/Songwriter Signs with Expat Records
The Detroit musician and notorious tattoo model selects the indie label to release her much-anticipated third album. - April 02, 2011 - Expat Records
Independent Artist Devo Spice Takes on iTunes
Devo Spice is trying to prove that you don't need the backing of a major record label to make a splash on iTunes. His new album Gnome Sane comes out on April 1st and he is asking all his fans to buy it on that day from iTunes. He is hoping that if all of his fans buy the album from the same place on the same day, the album will get pushed up the iTunes charts giving him more publicity, exposure, and ultimately more sales. - April 01, 2011 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC
"Deejays for Japan" - a Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Event
The Hip Hop Loves Foundation, Jon Quick Select Events and friends will host “Deejays for Japan” a Japanese earthquake/tsunami relief event. The event is slated for Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at Taj (48 W. 21st NYC). DJs volunteering services include D-Nice, Jon Quick, M.O.S., Snatch-1, Commish, Chris Washington and CEO. AJ Calloway and Kevin Powell will be hosting. All proceeds will be donated to Japanese Center for International Exchange. - April 01, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
Ron Kaye's Music Instruction is Nationally Recognized as Pensacola's Best for the Third Straight Year
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Nationwide, only 1 in 120 (less than 1%) 2011 Award recipients qualified as Three-Time Award Winners. - March 31, 2011 - Ron Kaye's Music Instruction