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Bella Donna to Bring Enchanted Evening to Grove Theater in Upland
The national touring act, Bella Donna - A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac makes a tour stop at the vintage Grove Theatre in Old Town Upland Saturday November 27, 2010 at 8pm. - November 03, 2010 - Bella Donna Rumours of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
Bon Jovi, KISS Tribute Bands and Total Soul Rock Dover in Nov
Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will present a line up of amazing cover and tribute bands this November including Rock Bottom, the premier East Coast tribute to KISS, on Nov. 13, Total Soul cover band on Nov. 20, and Bon Jovi tribute band, Bad Medicine on Nov. 27. Rock Bottom is... - November 03, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
GadgetBoost.com Releases the DockExtender Boost iPhone iPod and iPad Extender and Adapter
Created by Gadgetboost.com, this new dock extender adapter eliminates the need to constantly peel an iPod or iPhone from its case or bumper to use with a docking station or speaker system. - November 02, 2010 - GadetBoost.com
Rock Star Partners with Tom Hess Music Corporation to Help Rock Bands to Become Hugely Successful
Up and coming bands are taught to avoid common music career mistakes by a famous rock star. - November 02, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Corona Marketing Group Introduces Rocker7, Four-Channel Noise-Isolating Earphones
Rocker7 noise-isolating, straight-array 4-channel earphones brings professional quality sound and compact design to everyday life. - November 02, 2010 - Corona Marketing Group
Quentin Elias Remixed Produced by Flash Sanchez on Electro Boy Inc Records
Quentin Elias Remixed produced by Flash Sanchez on Electro Boy Inc Records hits international DJ digital download networks. - November 01, 2010 - Electro Boy Inc Records
An Internet Community for Musicians and Music Fans with Competitions for Unsigned Artists Launched at Weloveyoursongs.com
Weloveyoursongs.com is an internet community for unsigned musicians and music fans with the principal aim to empower artists that are not yet signed by any music label. - November 01, 2010 - Mapamundo Communications Ltd
Celtic Violinist Arvel Bird in Running for Five Grammy Awards
Celtic violinist and Native American flutist Arvel Bird is in the running for five Grammy Awards this year. Bird was named in the Field 4 Best Solo Rock Performance for his songs “Darkhorse” and “Take Me Home” from the album Ride Indian Ride. “Take Me Home” was... - October 30, 2010 - Arvel Bird
CCC Presents Panel on Digital Recognition Technologies
Digital data recognition could change how money is earned and paid in the music business. The California Copyright Conference examines the emerging uses of these technologies on the evening of November 9 in Los Angeles. - October 30, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
The Future is Looking More Than Ok for Medallion Music
Medallion Music, a division of Medallion Media Group Inc., has proudly become executive producer on the album Home by OK Sweetheart. - October 30, 2010 - Medallion Press
The Queen’s Chamber Band’s Halloween Celebration Concert at Adelphi on October 31, 2010
New York’s finest early music ensemble, led by harpsichordist Elaine Comparone, celebrates the glories of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and Vivaldi’s Concerto in D minor for Viola d’Amore, as well as music by Purcell, Monteverdi, and Rameau, concluding with Long Island... - October 29, 2010 - Adelphi University
A Night Full of Love and Music for Mr. Joe Jonas - Bluesman
The Joe Jonas Benefit Concert, 6 pm in Dallas, Texas at the Lakewood Theater. Starring Anson Funderburgh, Howard Scott, Zac Harmon, The Silvertones, Hash Brown, Jimmy Preacher Ellis, Dallas Blues Divas Revue, Cookie McGee and the Briefcase Blues Band. Tickets on sale now at http://lakewoodtheater.com. - October 28, 2010 - Joe Jonas Benefit Concert
KLM Distribution Hires Industry Veteran as National Sales Manager
KLM Distribution, LLC ( http://www.klmdistribution.com ) announced that sales, marketing and entertainment industry veteran, Scott Kelly has joined the management team as KLM's National Sales Manager. Kelly is a 20 year veteran in marketing, sales, training and publicity. He has trained over 1000... - October 28, 2010 - KLM Distribution, LLC
The 53rd Annual Entries for Grammy Nomination Consideration - Bishop Enterprises, LLC
Billboard charting artist Bishop The Overseer is being considered in 12 different categories for Grammy nominations. - October 26, 2010 - Bishop Enterprises Publishing, LLC.
Tornadoes Force Cancellation of Vince Neil's Performance at the ADRL World Finals in Texas
Motley Crue's Vince Neil was forced to cancel his performance at the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) world finals on Saturday when tornadoes forced the track to evacuate the track - October 25, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
2010 NTD Television Chinese International Violin Competition
NTD Television’s 3rd Chinese International Violin Competition will be held in New York City from October 28 – 31, 2010 at the Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center. The competition will be televised around the world via satellite, cable, and the Internet. Monetary sums of $5,000, $3000,... - October 25, 2010 - New Tang Dynasty Television
TV4U Celebrates the 55th Anniversary of Its RKO Unique Records Unit in November 2010
The iconic record label, one of 56 classic record labels under the TV4U umbrella, is home to legendary singers such as Rudy Vallee, The Harmonicats, Edie Adams, Ted Lewis, The Vagabonds, Herb Jeffries, Dimitri Tiomkin, and more. - October 24, 2010 - TV4U, LLC
Street Kingz / Tactics Entertainment Artist Profreshnill is the "New King on Tha Bloc"
Tactics Entertainment's Profreshnill an official Street Kingz member will be releasing his 3rd career album entitled “New King On Tha Bloc” due for digital release Nov 12, with an anticipated street release of Nov 20th. - October 23, 2010 - Tactics Entertainment
David Derr Creates Artwork for CD That Celebrates Isle of Man
Internationally exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios has created the art work for a recently released CD “Alas! The Horse is Gone.” Mr. Derr provided the visual themes for the CD, CD sleeve, booklet and book for Carol Walker’s latest project. - October 22, 2010 - D2 Studios
The HEIZ from Japan Will Lead the Fun SoCal Rock-n-Blues Dance Party 2010 on Nov.19 at the Proud Bird LAX Grand Ballroom
New Live Series Inaugural on the Friday before Thanksgiving with a portion of proceeds targeted to benefit The Blues Foundation & Generation Blues, a youth scholarship program - October 21, 2010 - California Rock Camp
New Brighton Recording Experience Product Release, brightonrecordingexperience.com
ALT Recording Studios have launched the website www.brightonrecordingexperience.com. This is simply the experience for anyone who likes to sing. - October 21, 2010 - ALT Recording Studios
Spoken Soul Rocker (i am) isis Premieres "Drive Me" Music Video
Spoken soul rocker (i am) isis has premiered the official video to “Drive Me,” the first single off her debut studio album on AfroPunk.com. - October 20, 2010 - (i am) isis
Flute and Classical Guitar Lessons Now Offered at Sparta Nj Music Lesson Studio
Flute and Classical Guitar Lessons now offered at Bill Wright's Sparta Music Lesson Studio. - October 19, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
VIP Fan Connect Inks Dawn Richard (Bad Boy Records) for Social Media Endorsements
VIP Fan Connect and Dawn Richard of the Bad Boy Records team up for social media sponsorships, endorsements and general social media representation. - October 19, 2010 - VIP Fan Connect
King Edward Music Announces 9 Door Empire Debut Single Release "Breakdown"
King Edward Music releases debut Single “Breakdown” of recent signing 9 Door Empire, a young Electronic Rock Band, from Los Angeles. - October 19, 2010 - King Edward Music
Mike Ellis Music Instruction Has Released a Book for Guitar That Will Revolutionize How Students Learn Chords on the Guitar
With this revolutionary method for learning chords on the guitar, the language of chord titles is taught without staff lines, note reading, or years of study. Author Michael Ellis says, "Students will never again have to use a computer or handheld device to look up chords, one at a time." He also claims that students can learn to make over 16,000 chords in just days. This sounds impossible, but Mr. Ellis has offered $100 cash to anybody who can disprove his claim. - October 18, 2010 - Mike Ellis Music Instruction
KEN Films Announces Release of Prem Antaheen
KenFilms Pvt Ltd, a new age media company in association with IndiaTales Media Pvt Ltd announces the release of “Prem Antaheen” – A Bangla Pop Album. This Contemporary romantic pop album has 8 beautiful tracks sung by singing sensation Mayukh Mazumder. - October 17, 2010 - Ken Films
Just 30 Days Left: Songdoor 2010 International Songwriting Competition Ends November 15
SongDoor 2010 entries must either be postmarked by November 15, 2010 or submitted online by midnight CST, November 15, 2010. All entrants receive a free self-paced online songwriting course at SongU.com, plus free songwriting software. "The only requirement to get the free course and free... - October 16, 2010 - SongDoor
SRO Entertainment Announces the DVD Release of Pictures of Status Quo on DVD November 16
Pictures of Status Quo: 40 Years of Hits New Profile of the UK Rock Band Debuts on DVD November 16 SRO Entertainment announces the DVD release of Pictures of Status Quo. The DVD will be available on November 16, 2010 retail price of $19.99. They have been playing together for over 40 years, they... - October 16, 2010 - SRO Sports/SRO Entertainment
From Kultur: An Evening with Tito Puente and Della Reese
An Evening with Tito Puente and Della Reese Available on DVD November 16 from Kultur Kultur announces the DVD release of An Evening with Tito Puente and Della Reese. To the delight of Jazz lovers, Tito Puente and Della Reese came together in this one-time event aboard the cruise ship SS Norway in... - October 16, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Volitains Release New Single 'Lovely Bones'/'Joy' on 15th November, via the Playground Records
Following on from the 'Underground' success of their debut single and EP, alternative retro rock darlings The Volitains return with their new single 'Lovely Bones'/'Joy'. - October 16, 2010 - The Volitains
New CCC Website Offers Features for Music Business Professionals
The California Copyright Conference launches a new website designed to engage and involve music industry professionals. - October 16, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
Sweet Honey in the Rock in Alvin Ailey's Dance Theater's 50th Anniversary of "Revelations"
Grammy Award-winning a cappella vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock, whose thought-provoking summer single/video “Are We Nation,” stirred up the national debate on the controversial SB-1070 Immigration Law that was enacted in Arizona, will heat up the fall with the Alvin Ailey... - October 15, 2010 - Sweet Honey In The Rock
Classic Roots Jazz Presents the Music of Eddie South
DMusic Records has released a rare collection of Eddie South tracks, a gifted African American jazz violinist who adapted his classical training to the American jazz scene. Collaborations are included with famous performers Ginny Sims and Django Reinhardt. - October 15, 2010 - DMusic
Various Artists Make Up the "How Weed Won The West" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (Sunset Records Soundtracks) CD Which Hits Stores on October 19
“How Weed Won The West” takes its message to the music by releasing an eclectic soundtrack CD with Sunset Records for the film that is opening in theaters this month. - October 14, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Ska Band Releases New Album; Launches Contest to Find the Most Hilarious Skank Mrs. Skannotto’s New CD to be Released at Concert on Oct. 15
Mrs. Skannotto, Rochester New York's long standing ska band, is releasing its fifth CD, as well as launching an online skank dance contest to find the most hilarious skank moves. - October 14, 2010 - Mrs. Skannotto
Terry Bozzio Becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
Hammerax has entered into an agreement where drum virtuoso Terry Bozzio will endorse and play Hammerax Hybrid bronze hanging sculptural percussion instruments. - October 14, 2010 - Hammerax
Lotos Nile Reaches Music Fans with StreamSend
StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, has helped Lotos Nile Marketing increase its email marketing’s effectiveness and boost client results. Lotos Nile conducts award winning public relations campaigns and is a leading edge specialist at developing high-impact digital... - October 13, 2010 - EZ Publishing
Friday Street Music Presents Chidi
Friday Street Music is proud to present some of the finest unsigned female talent in London, all under one roof, all on one superb evening of live music... - October 13, 2010 - Friday Street Music
Respect, the Reggae Music Artist is Signed at the Don Lichterman World Music Record Label, Tropical Records
Respect, named one of the “legends in reggae” music today, is set to deliver his Take A Stand full length CD to be released at Tropical Records at the end this year. - October 13, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
The Lomas Santa Fe Country Club and the St. James Academy Are Proud to Announce the St. James Academy Golf Tournament, Fundraiser, Award Dinner, and Live Show...
The Lomas Santa Fe Country Club and the St. James Academy are proud to announce the St. James Academy Golf Tournament, Fundraiser, Award Dinner, and Live Show by Sunset Recording artist, Steve Garcia. Steve Garcia (Sunset Records) will play a very special live show at the Lomas Santa Fe Country... - October 13, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
cNoteART Founder Erik Rosen Joins Celebrated Artists Ronnie Wood, Leonard Cohen, Ryan Adams and Many Others to Raise Funds for Cancer and AIDS
cNoteART founder Erik Rosen joined renowned artists such as Stephen Holland, Jimi Hendrix and John Mellencamp to raise funds for the TJ Martell Foundation, which has raised more than $240 million for cancer and AIDS. A “cNOTE” is music transformed into modern art. - October 13, 2010 - cNoteART
Celtic/Native American Violinist Arvel Bird Nominated for Three Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards
Celtic fiddler and Native American flutist Arvel Bird was nominated this week for three Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards for two albums. Bird was nominated in the category Best Blues Album for Ride Indian Ride and in the categories of Best Fiddle Album and Best Instrumental Album for Red River Jig. - October 13, 2010 - Arvel Bird
Virtual City Radio is Hosting a Networking Conference
Virtual City Radio is hosting a Networking Conference that is open to all genres. - October 12, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Barry’s Tickets Service Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Right now www.BarrysTickets.com will be donating $1 of every Lakers Ticket, Clippers Ticket, and Kings Ticket sale between now and the end of October to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer. - October 12, 2010 - Barrys Ticket Service Inc.
MusicPromotion4U.com, with Over 20 Years Experience, HD Concepts Brings You "The Future of Online Music Promotion"
Combining viral, web 2.0 marketing with aggressive gorilla marketing, Music Promotion 4 U evens the playing field for the Independent Artist. Affordable, practical music promotion & online marketing strategies indie musicians can sink their teeth into. Working with artists as well as independent record labels to find real fans & convert them into customers. - October 12, 2010 - Music Promotion 4 U
Award-Winning Violinist Arvel Bird to Appear at Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville October 30
Nations of Unity, a Tennessee Native American organization, presents an evening of Native American entertainment featuring Arvel Bird, an international, multi-award winning violinist/flutist/storyteller, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Clayton Center for the Arts. - October 12, 2010 - Arvel Bird
Omar Hakim Endorses Hammerax Hybrids
Hammerax has entered into an agreement where drumming icon Omar Hakim will endorse and play Hammerax Hybrid bronze hanging sculptural percussion instruments. - October 09, 2010 - Hammerax
Ten Double E Promotions Artist’s Chart on Three National Radio Charts for October of 2010
Double E Promotions celebrates having ten artists make their mark on three national gospel radio charts for October of 2010 with Sandra Dee’s single “Lost And Found” reaching the #6 spot on the Christian Voice Country Gospel Top 100 chart. Ten Double E Artist singles placed on... - October 09, 2010 - Double E Promotions
Reality Series "Hip Hop Sensation" Launches on Blinkx.com
"Hip Hop Sensation," a new web based talent series showcasing new hip hop talent, launches on Blinkx.com. - October 07, 2010 - Tite Belt Productions, LLC.