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Andre Nickatina Announces Summer Tour with Bizzy Bone, Glasses Malone, Tmills & Dot Dot Curve
Tour Kicks Off in San Francisco, Ca at Slim's on July 21. - July 17, 2010 - Andre Nickatina
DirectRooms.com – Cairo’s International Song Festival 2010 Slated for 20 to 28 August
DirectRooms.com has confirmed that the Cairo International Song Festival is held in August each year, and invites performers from all over the world to share their musical traditions with Egyptian audiences. - July 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Mumbai Gear Up for ‘Business Class Refugees’ This Weekend
Catch Yotam Agam and Patrick Sebag perform Business Class Refugees Live on July 16 & July 17 at Blue Frog, Mumbai. Artists for the Blue Frog show in Mumbai are: Yotam Agam, Patrick Sebag, Mahesh Vinayakam, Padma Shankar, Eyal Mazig, Meher Malik, Yoav Benzel Kartick & Gotam fuse world music... - July 17, 2010 - EarthSync
DBZ Guitars Awarded "Best in Show" at 2010 Summer NAMM
DBZ Guitars wins Best in Show Award at this year’s National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show held in Nashville, TN. "We are honored. It is very rewarding to be able to build guitars to the level of quality I expect from an instrument again. It’s even more rewarding... - July 16, 2010 - DBZ Guitars
Destruction Of A Rose Offer Fans Pre-Order of New Album American Hell Through Third Degree Merch
Las Vegas Metal Band Destruction Of A Rose Launch Pre Order of New Album American Hell Through Third Degree Merch, Set for August 10, 2010 Release Exclusively Through Hot Topic Stores and Online Retailers. - July 16, 2010 - Bob Bradley PR
DirectRooms.com – Manowar Comes to Barcelona on 12 September 2010
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce the ever popular band Manowar is playing a concert in the city of Barcelona on the 12th of September 2010 at Palau Sant Jordi. - July 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Katy Perry Nails Summertime with IOION Watches
California Gurl Katy Perry Rocks the Waves in Stilettos and IOION Watches on Entertainment Weekly’s “The Summer Must List“ - Now on Newsstands. - July 15, 2010 - LYB Productions
A Real Diamond Shines This Summer, "If You Know What I Mean"
The Real Diamond is a premiere Neil Diamond Tribute Band set to perform on stage in Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Saturday, July 31 and Saturday, September 18. The Real Diamond set list runs like a Neil Diamond greatest of the greatest hits CD, including note-for-note... - July 15, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
notjuststands.com Introduces Curly Maple Top Guitar Shaped Guitar Stands
Not Just Stands is proud to introduce the new handmade, solid wood, curly maple top, guitar shaped guitar stand. These gorgeous guitar stands are designed to fit your guitar perfectly, as each stand is cut to match the outline of a specific guitar model. - July 15, 2010 - Not Just Stands
"Apologies" by Delilah
Delilah releases her first single, "Apologies," off her upcoming *Unscathed* album. - July 15, 2010 - DELILAH
'String Theory' is the Latest Studio Album by Doug Jenson and the Feel Kings
Doug Jenson and the Feel Kings continue their unique 'blues grind' sound with the release of their long awaited second studio album 'String Theory'. 'String Theory' features a wide ranging collection of all new songs, including "Keep The Roads Rollin", "I Am Protection", and... - July 15, 2010 - Doug Jenson and the Feel Kings
London Alternative Popsters Rubicks to Release Fevered Second Single ‘Is This Love?’ Taken from Their Forthcoming 2nd Album 'Rise and Fall of the Giddy'
After an abundance of critical praise from their last single ‘Giddy Up’ and other previous releases, Rubicks are set to release a more lyrically personal single entitled ‘Is This Love?’ on the 29 August 2010 via Sharp Attack Records. - July 15, 2010 - Rubicks
TKRP & Money Machine Records Proudly Presents Nas' Protégé Nashawn’s "Actuality" Album
TKRP & Money Machine Records proudly presents Nas protégé Nashawn’s “Actuality” album to be released digitally on iTunes on Friday, July 23, 2010. “Actuality” features guest appearances from platinum artists Nas, 50 Cent and Kanye West. - July 15, 2010 - TKRP Music Publishing
GoDIY's Trenchtown’s Release Party a Full Success
Trenchtown pulled a near-capacity crowd to Lighthouse Cafe on Friday night July 9th to celebrate the release of their new album. The new release is the band’s first under the name Trenchtown and was sponsored by Leblon Liquor and Best Buy. Coverage from the release party is available at... - July 15, 2010 - Go DIY Records
Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto Now Available at Music Minus One
Music Minus One is now offering the acclaimed Clara Schumann Piano Concerto in their line of premium accompaniment editions. This Concerto is the first MMO release by a female composer and has been praised by many modern pianists and critics as a unique gem of the German Romantic repertoire. - July 15, 2010 - MMO Music Group, Inc.
The Harbor Choral Festival of Music Tuning for It's Most Popular Season
Now in its eighth season, The Harbor Choral Festival of Music invites singers of all ages to participate in its five day event July 20-24. “We were extremely honored to receive a grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs in support of our project,” Patty Haan,... - July 15, 2010 - The Harbor Choral Festival of Music
“American Idol” Season 9 Runner Up Crystal Bowersox Contributes Original Design to Pennyroyal Silver’s Signature Collection
Profits from Bowersox’s Design to Benefit The Red Cross of Toledo, Ohio as a Result of Recent Tornado - July 14, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
Rainbow Sun to Rise for Mbop's Munroes
London-based indie-rockers The Munroes will release their summery debut single, Rainbow Sun, in September, it has been confirmed. Christened after towering frontman Robert Munro Runciman, this initial cut is taken from The Munroes’ debut album Dying To Be Re-Born - set for release later this... - July 14, 2010 - Mbop global
Diana Yukawa Supports Katherine Jenkins at Cheltenham Racecourse
Situated in the heart of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham Racecourse has been host to a plethora of events over the years, from horse racing to concerts and literary festivals. This year, July the 3rd saw the young violinist Diana Yukawa take to the stage in support of the famous classical Welsh singer,... - July 14, 2010 - Diana Yukawa
Music Minus One to Offer Lady Gaga Karaoke Collection
Music Minus One, leading provider of accompaniment CDs and sheet music for musicians and singers is now offering a Karaoke CD regrouping all the best hits from singer Lady Gaga. The CD is manufactured by Pocket Songs a subsidiary of Music Minus One and is now available for purchase through MMO’s website and its Pocket Songs website: www.pocketsongs.com - July 14, 2010 - MMO Music Group, Inc.
Time for the Music Industry to Go B2B
While the music industry is struggling due to decreasing sales, online services are being offered that collectively co-create parts of a solution to the current troubles. It starts with a B2B network for the music industry to find services & gigs, communicate ideas, and to develop control for their artistic futures. Just recently launched out-of-beta is the keystone of this concept: NuMuBu.com. - July 13, 2010 - NuMuBu Corporation, Inc.
tHE.DESIGN and The Moonlighters Orchestra to Perform at the Big Bad Ball
tHE.DESIGN and The Moonlighters will perform at the ninth annual Big Bad Ball on October 2nd from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Capital City Club in Raleigh, North Carolina. The black tie gala benefits Hospice of Wake County. - July 12, 2010 - Big Bad Ball
Dancehall’s Most Versatile Deejay Busy Signal’s New Album D.O.B. Releases July 13
VP Records is excited to announce the release of the new album D.O.B. from Busy Signal. He is not an artist to follow the beaten path. This album displays his innovation and lyrical skills that has broken down barriers and has taken Dancehall to places no other artist could. - July 11, 2010 - VP Records/Greensleeves Records
Mr. John Sponsors Asbury Park Jazz Festival
Mr. John was a sponsor of the Asbury Park Jazz Festival held on June 26th and 27th in Asbury Park NJ. - July 11, 2010 - Russell Reid / Mr. John
GigsWiz for Facebook Application Released Following Huge User Demand
Helsinki-based music start-up GigsWiz has released its much sought after official Facebook Application only three weeks after the free service’s open beta was released. Based on feedback gathered from the eager GigsWiz user bands the Facebook application has been the number one priority... - July 11, 2010 - GigsWiz
Strattoos Guitar Tattoos Capitalizes on America's Craze for Tattoos with a New Product That Allows Guitar Players to Tattoo Their Guitar Without Damaging the Finish
Thirty-six percent of those ages 18 to 25, and forty percent of those ages 26 to 40, have at least one tattoo, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. With the increasing prominence of tattoos, especially amongst musicians, Strattoos Guitar Tattoos unveils it's own line of fully-removable tattoos made exclusively for both acoustic and electric guitars. - July 10, 2010 - Strattoos Guitar Tattoos
Roja Records Releases "House Sampler" Exclusively on Beatport Until July 20, 2010, Featuring Juicy Music Artist Tony Puccio and Industry Up-Comers Matt Funk & dj Rigi
Tech, Funk, Dark and Edgy with a hint of Progressive sums up the House Sampler four track EP from Roja Records. - July 10, 2010 - Roja Records
New Release Chronicles History of Rock Scene in Virginia; Book by Pete Crigler, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Chronicling the history of rock music in Virginia from the 1950s to the 21st century was a labor of love for author Pete Crigler, who has been a fan of music from an early age. The book tells the story of the state’s links to rock, from the genre’s early days to the rockabilly of Gene... - July 09, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Paint the Walls Black Compilation Volume 1 Now Available for Free on Shockhound
First Time Exclusive Free Downloads from Destruction of a Rose, She Has a Fashion Vice, The Rendering and More - July 08, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
The Rhion-Antirrion Bridge is the Latest Michalis Terzis Masterpiece Full Length CD Being Released at Sunset Classics on August 3rd
Michalis Terzis is ready to release his latest full length CD masterpiece, The Rhion-Antirrion Bridge, on August 3rd with Sunset Classics. Michalis Terzis is someone that composes classical music in the most accessible, sublime and sophisticated way, and his latest full length CD, The... - July 08, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Aly Cook - Nominee for New Zealand Female Country Artist of the Year 2010
Tasman Singer-Songwriter Aly Cook is one of 3 final nominee for New Zealand Female Country Artist of the Year 2010. Aly features other kiwi artists on her own growing weekly live webcast on http://www.kiwisofa.tv. After raising US$20k on Sellaband.com. Aly has been recording her debut album "Brand New Day" with Top Kiwi Producer Alan Jansson. The title track boasts a guest vocal from Kiwi music icon Sharon O'Neill & Many other high profile musicians appear on the forthcoming album. - July 07, 2010 - alycook
The Next Wedding Classic Song Contest
Week 1 Semifinals July 4-11, 2010. thenextweddingclassic.com. - July 07, 2010 - The Kalliergo Group
Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Sevendust Play Big Part in New Children’s Book by Five-Year-Old Author Zachary Malott
Major rock band Sevendust is featured throughout this new children’s release and spared no effort in making sure this child’s first concert experience was most memorable. - July 06, 2010 - Michael Malott Publishing
Introducing Audimute’s New Absorption Sheets in Charcoal—a Portable, Easy-to-Hang, Attractive Sound Control Solution
Portable is affordable. For years people have tried a variety of affordable solutions—from hanging carpets on walls to scattering egg cartons around the room—to reduce echo and reverberation in homes, studios, and other spaces where sound needs to be controlled. Audimute created its... - July 04, 2010 - Audimute Soundproofing
Freestyle Missions and The Heart of Hip-Hop Announce the Worlds First Urban Hip-Hop Discipleship School
School will focus on equipping future leaders targeting the Urban and Hip-Hop culture and communities. - July 03, 2010 - Freestyle Missions
Iconic Rocker, Brian Ray, Releases Solo Singles from Upcoming Album This Way Up
Ray Balances Touring the World with Paul McCartney and Making a Bold Musical Statement with Wild Guitars and Big Hooks. - July 03, 2010 - Icon Music Group
Audio Engineer/Sound Designer Wain Bradley a Member of the Arkansas Talent Database is This Episodes Guest on Arkansas Talent Conversations
Wain Bradley, sound engineer, has worked on countless CDs and films, give a listen as he shares his viewpoints on the audio recording of bands and independent films. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a one-on-one podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - July 02, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
"Set It Off" New Single from Pennjamin
"Set It Off" New Single From Pennjamin Bannekar Produced by Best Kept Secret (producer of Wale "Pretty Girls"). - July 02, 2010 - Pennjamin Bannekar
Mbop Promotions' Verona Chard Extends UK Tour
Mbop Promotions' Jazz siren Verona Chard has added dates to her UK tour ahead of the launch of her debut album, Fever, on July 21. - July 01, 2010 - Mbop global
Jazz is Alive and Kicking in Hertfordshire
Musicians have been busy performing at some of the areas prestige events. This featured Jazz musicians playing at Hanbury Manor, Brocket Hall, Hatfield House and many more. The Jazz musicians also have many residences at these venues for other occasions. This was all part of NSN Productions Limited who has been round for over 5 years, providing live music for all events and occasions. - July 01, 2010 - NSN Productions Limited
Former Quiet Riot Members Cover Led Zeppelin on Fat Girl Tribute
Veteran Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali and guitarist Alex Grossi lend their talents to the title track of the upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks." - July 01, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment
R&B Artist Niva Releases Debut CD "Rollercoaster Love" Produced by New Black Music.net
Singer Songwriter Niva the Soul Diva releases her debut CD of dance songs and inspirational r&b soul hiphop. - July 01, 2010 - New Black Music.net
Rare South African Wines Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
Twenty of the finest wines to come out of the world-renown wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Robertson Valley, S.A. will be showcased at the 5th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, July 10th & 11th 2010 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration... - June 30, 2010 - Grayhaven Winery
Young Raleigh Artist Jordan Okrend Forges Distinct Sound with New EP
Jordan Okrend is a young musician who has always wanted to inspire people with music that carries a message of hope. At the age of 19, Jordan is getting ready to release an EP that he hopes will do just that. His debut EP, “Unpredictable” contains five songs with introspective lyrics... - June 29, 2010 - Jordan Okrend Music
Tom Hess Music Corporation Publishes Results of Study That Reveal Why Many Guitar Teachers Don't Get a Lot of Students
Survey results identify the reasons why most guitar teachers do not succeed at attracting a lot of guitar students. - June 25, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Deplete Me; A New Pop Album by the Petroleum Pop Princess Baroness Mistress is Released and Features Songs About Oil and Energy
Deplete Me, a new music album written and recorded by the Petroleum Pop Princess Baroness Mistress, Kristen Baumlier, will be released on July 4, 2010, and features 9 songs that focus on the past, present and future of energy. Baumlier currently lives in Cleveland, OH, in Cuyahoga County, which is... - June 25, 2010 - Petroleum Pop Princess
EBE Ensemble Presents Free Summer Shows in Prospect Park at the Music Pagoda
This Summer, EBE Ensemble brings "Shakespeare in the Pagoda" to Prospect Park, with free productions of Romeo & Juliet and Julius Caesar in repertory with a company of 12 actors. Performances begin July 24 at the Prospect Park Music Pagoda. - June 24, 2010 - EBE Ensemble
Twisted Sister Guitarist Covers Spinal Tap on Fat Girl Tribute
Twisted Sister guitarist Eddie Ojeda covers "Big Bottom" by Spinal Tap, on the upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks." - June 24, 2010 - SplitScreen Entertainment
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Interviews Executive Producer and Host of the Next Great Drummer Eric Seats
Seats and Rapture Stewart Founded Key Beats, Inc. and Have Worked with the Biggest Names in the Music Industry. - June 24, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
Free Concert Series Down on Main Street
Returning for its second year, the “Down on Main” concert series kicks off the first of three events on July 8 at Fairpark Amphitheater in Downtown Tupelo. Each event will be held on the second Thursday of the month in July, August, and September. All concerts are free and open to the... - June 24, 2010 - Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association