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Virtual City Radio by IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC is Now Listed on iTunes
Virtual City Radio and Virtual City News works hard to make sure Music Artists get the maximum exposure. - May 25, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
‘American Idol’ Comic Talent Norman Gentle ‘Slaps’ Debut Single Toward Critical Mass: "Bitch Slap" Released by Young Pals Records International
Music Video Released to Multiple Outlets, Media Mayhem, Radio Airplay Launches - May 25, 2010 - Young Pals Music
Award-Winning Violinist Arvel Bird Brings National Tour to the Rockies
Hot off sell-out performances and standing ovation crowds in New York and Utah, “Lord of the Strings” Arvel Bird is bringing his award-winning music to the Colorado Rockies in May and June. Arvel has 16 CDs, with his newest album, Ride Indian Ride, just released this year. Prior to... - May 25, 2010 - Arvel Bird
New Jazz Hip Hop from New Black Music Artist Niva
Niva the soul diva has a new song and video "food stamps" produced by new black music.net. - May 24, 2010 - New Black Music.net
Starbeats, Inc.: Future Youth Entrepreneurs
In the Birmingham community, a group of teenagers are creating a summer fundraiser to assist Montage Music Groups, a group that promotes music for youth. StarBeats, Inc. offers to create custom music for a good cause. - May 23, 2010 - StarBeats, Inc.
Nova Loops BeatWarrior Series Exclusively Distributed by Big Fish Audio
The Nova Loops BeatWarrior Series at Big fish Audio utilizes Nova's quick strike team to deliver products on a weekly basis. No more waiting months to get your hands on the most current sounds. - May 23, 2010 - Novasoundinc
Arizona Metal Band The Rendering Signs with Authentik INK. Set to Release New EP Protector This July.
Authentik INK. is proud to announce the signing of Metal/Hardcore act The Rendering from Glendale, Arizona. The band recently self-produced their new EP, Protector and enlisted producer Stephan Hawkes (American Me, Chelsea Grin) to mix the effort. This young band formed in 2009 as a group of... - May 22, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
World Premier of George Lynch Custom Art and Carved Guitars June 5th at the Rock & Roll Emporium
World-renowned guitarist George Lynch will unveil a selection of his Custom Art and Carved Guitars on June 5th, 2010 at The Rock and Roll Emporium in Huntington Beach. The event will also feature a debut performance by the “George Lynch Trio” and a chance for attendees to meet the... - May 22, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Classical Pianist Rick Starmer Mixes Up a Blend of Music on His New CD, Because I Can’t Paint Which is Due Out on Sunset Classics This June 1
Rick Starmer’s classical gem hits stores on June 1 with his new record label, Sunset Classics at Sunset Classics & Jazz (SCJ). - May 21, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Sunset Jazz Sets Up "The Gift" for Its Worldwide Release by the Legendary Jazz Pianist, Anthony Geraci
If you could look deep within the soul of Vermont jazz pianist Anthony Geraci, you would be able to envision to what is laid down on his brand new jazz CD, The Gift. Sunset Jazz sets up “The Gift” for its worldwide release by the legendary jazz pianist, Anthony Geraci. There is a... - May 21, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
“The MANIFESTIVUS” to Feature: Common, Toubab Krewe, and John Brown's Body
The Festival is announced and tickets are ready for sale. Performances highlighted by headliner Common. - May 20, 2010 - Halogen Media Works.LLC
GigsWiz Launches a Groundbreaking Service for Measuring the Demand for Live Concerts
Helsinki-based technology startup GigsWiz launched today the beta version of its analytics platform for the live music industry. The service helps bands, their agents and local promoters make better informed decisions on where bands should arrange concerts and tours. GigsWiz gathers fan requests... - May 20, 2010 - GigsWiz.com Ltd
Cork & Fork Sponsors Community Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The owners and management of Cork & Fork, Inc., in conjunction with Peterson Management, Owner/Management Company of Virginia Gateway, take great pleasure in announcing a gala evening of food, wine, music, friendship, and simple pleasures, all to help fund and sustain the outstanding work of... - May 19, 2010 - Cork & Fork
Xplosion Ent Presents The Alliance: the Movement Benefit Concert for Susan G. Komen Foundation in Relation with BossDivas Entertainment and Arrogant Ent
The Alliance: The Movement Benefit Concert Hosted by Xplosion Entertainment The Alliance: The Movement Benefit Concert will be hosted by Xplosion Entertainment at My Sister’s Room on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 The Alliance: The Movement (TATM) acts as a platform for positivity and unity... - May 19, 2010 - BossDivas Entertainment
Michael Lowman Signs with Authentik Artists, Records New EP at Studio at the Palms
South African singer/songwriter Michael Lowman signs with Authentik Artists, records new album with producer Mark Needham at Studio at the Palms (Las Vegas). Set to release new EP In My Own Words on June 8, 2010. - May 19, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Four See Entertainment Announces Mental Health Awareness Concert on June 2
Four See Entertainment announces a NAMI benefit concert that will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana on 6/2/10. - May 19, 2010 - Four See Entertainment
University of Chicago Department of Music Performs Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem Memorial Weekend
Opera stars soprano Kimberly Jones and baritone Jeffrey Ray lend their voices to the annual Cathy Heifetz Memorial concerts - May 19, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music
Reigning ACM Female Vocalist Miranda Lambert Donates Personal Sketch to Pennyroyal Silver, Proceeds to Benefit Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation
Country music sensation Miranda Lambert has contributed a design for Pennyroyal Silver’s Signature collection, profits for which will go to benefit Lambert’s own MuttNation Charity. The Grammy nominated singer/songwriter was inspired by her own rescued mutts Delilah, Delta and Cher. - May 17, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
Southern California Bands Lost Cabras and Jellmunekita Take on Panama in June
Punk rock duo Lost Cabras, out of Los Angeles/Long Beach, venture on tour to the beautiful country of Panama starting Friday, June 4, with friends Jellmunekita. The 10-day tour is called “Los Diablos Rojos,” which is named after the vibrant colored public transportation buses of Panama City. - May 16, 2010 - Lost Cabras
Quinn, the Voice Behind "Evolve," and His Song "Wish You Were Here" on the KiKi Miller Report
Quinn, the voice behind the song "Evolve" in Gatorade commercials, and his single “Wish You Were Here” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report on World Vibe Radio Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST. - May 16, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
Studio Launches New Summer Violin Program
Bill Wright's Music Studio launches new Summer Violin Program - May 16, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Guitar Studio Visits Sparta High School
Guitar Studio Visits Sparta High School to discuss the Physics of String Harmonics. - May 16, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Metal Fans Worldwide Demand Cultural Recognition with International Day of Slayer Holiday
On June 6, fans of heavy metal worldwide celebrate the International Day of Slayer to gain metal equal footing as a culture among many others in our pluralistic society. - May 15, 2010 - National Day of Slayer
Historic Silver Screen Magazine to Publish New Volume with Midnight Refrain Jazz Artist Laura Shaffer as Cover Girl
Colliers Media Company imprint, an iconic entertainment magazine that was reintroduced last year as an E Magazine, now returns in hard copy format with a special issue entitled "The Classic Glamour is Back!" - May 15, 2010 - TVS Networks
Jaryll Avid Will Mix and Master a Song for 5 Talented Artist
Special opportunity for 5 artists to have one of their songs mix and mastered by Joe Caban of Jaryll Avid. - May 15, 2010 - Jaryll Avid Corporation
I.N.C. Bleeds Heavy Aggression, Adrenalin Into Today's Metal Scene
In a stroke of genius, thrasher band reemerges to regale fans with songs styled around German Cannibal Armin Meiwes sound bites in Bleed the Line. I.N.C., a thrasher band of mythical proportions, emerged as a heavy metal front runner. They covered Cars tunes, were there when Pantera got signed,... - May 14, 2010 - Indestructible Noise Command
MusicDish*China Joins Beijing's INTRO 2010 as an Official Media Sponsor
INTRO 2010 Will Welcome and Delight Over Ten Thousand of China's Electronic Music Fans with World-renowned DJs, Producers, and Visual Artists - May 14, 2010 - MusicDish LLC
Fearless Album Sneak Peak - Listening Party, by Opulent PR
An invitation to join Urban Soul recording artist Naira, as she presents a sneak peak to her upcoming 3rd project: Fearless - May 14, 2010 - Naira
Arvel Bird to Perform with Rochester Chamber Orchestra
Award-winning Native American violinist and composer Arvel Bird will be the featured soloist performing his original compositions with New York’s Rochester Chamber Orchestra on May 16, 3 p.m., at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue. David Fetler will be conducting. Hot off a... - May 13, 2010 - Arvel Bird
Online Music Licensing for Films, TV Series, Commercials. Here's Have a Sync.
A new service to find music and synchronization licenses for audiovisual productions. - May 13, 2010 - Have a Sync
Overall Beauty to Partner with Goth Band Saints of Ruin
Kim Snyder, owner of Overallbeauty.com along with BB Couture Nail Polish has partnered with the Goth Band, Saints Of Ruin, to provide the band with nail polish. Overall Beauty knows that all good Goth bands need a good quality dark nail polish. That is why Overall Beauty, along with BB Couture,... - May 12, 2010 - Overall Beauty
Dowling Music Strikes a Chord in Manhattan
One year ago, New Yorkers were told to look for music elsewhere as Patelson Music bid its farewell. This week, Steinway Hall trumpets the sounds of Dowling Music, its first and only tenant and the most comprehensive sheet music store in Manhattan. - May 12, 2010 - Dowling Music
Jaryll Avid Music is Set to Release Their Latest Music Production Sampler, Sampler JA1004
Jaryll Avid Music is set to release their new music production sampler, which will include some of today’s unheard producers in the music industry. - May 12, 2010 - Jaryll Avid Corporation
The Boys of Summer Sign with Authentik Artists Set to Release New Lp What It’s All About on June 15, 2010
Detroit, MI Pop/Rock group The Boys Of Summer sign with Authentik Artists. Set to release new LP What It’s All About on June 15, 2010. - May 12, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Tom Hess Music Corporation Helps Guitar Players Save Time, Money and Frustration by Learning How to Avoid Mediocre Guitar Teachers
Summary: Guitarists all over the world can now get guidance on how to find the right guitar teacher for them. - May 12, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Mbop's Bygraves' Classics Re-Released to Coincide with Anniversary
A collection of music hall legend Max Bygraves greatest wartime hits is to be re-released to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in September. - May 12, 2010 - Mbop global
Mbop's Verona Chard to Give Jazz Fans Fever
Bristol-born, Bath-raised jazz newcomer Verona Chard has brought her distinctive, smoky style to a host of her favourite tracks on new LP, Fever. - May 12, 2010 - Mbop global
Rachel Fine Signs with Sunset Records
Multi faceted entertainer, Rachel Fine signs a multi faceted record deal with Sunset. In recent months, Rachel Fine has put the finishing touch on her debut album, Own Your Own, also showcasing that music to the great Village crowds at some ultra hip and avant garde music venues in downtown New... - May 12, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
PRS Guitars, Youth Arts Forum, & Shuffleboard Records Present Youth Rock Live! a Simon Malls Performance Featuring Six Volt with Special Guest Whitney Kelly
Youth Rock Live charity concert series featuring Six Volt from Red Bank, NJ to raise money for Homeless Kids across America playing at 22 Simon Malls June - September. Sponsored by PRS Guitars, Shuffleboard Records and Youth Arts Forum. - May 11, 2010 - Six Volt
NewJerseyStage.com Writer Hopes to Have Asbury Park's Rock 'N Roll Story Told
New Jersey author is trying to raise funds through Kickstarter.com to get his book covering Asbury Park's rock and roll history published. - May 11, 2010 - NewJerseyStage
Diamond in the Rough Open Mic for All Ages Sponsored by Virtual City Radio
In addition to Music Artist Appreciation Party, Virtual City Radio by IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC is now hosting Open Mic for all ages. - May 10, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
myArtist App for the iPhone, Intimately Connects Artists and Fans
Pellucid Solutions, LLC today announces the myArtist App for the iPhone, a new and revolutionary artist promotional platform. - May 10, 2010 - Pellucid Solutions, LLC
Premier Musique Group Acquires New Talent
American Idol contestant, Courtney Salter signs a record deal with Premier Musique Group. - May 09, 2010 - Premier Musique Group
"Pretty Girl" Unleashed
JayR Presents / Red Honey Entertainment R&B Singer/ Songwriter Jimmie Reign releases her first full length album - "Pretty Girl" - May 09, 2010 - JayR Presents
Music Competition Network (MCN) Goes International
MCN is the only "Place in Cyberspace" for comprehensive Music Competition Information - May 09, 2010 - Music Competition Network
The Next "K" Song Will Get Everyone on the Dance Floor This Summer
Mother Nation Publishing announces the future release of K’s third song called Virtual Reality. - May 08, 2010 - Mother Nation Publishing
University of Chicago New Music Ensemble Presents the World Premiere of Alex Stephenson’s "Dorian Gray Listened"
International pianist Amy Briggs performs on concert of 20th- and 21st-century works. - May 08, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music
'I Refuse To Vote' Compilation Album Launched
Cross Seas Entertainment launches their well timed 'I Refuse To Vote' album in support of breakthrough artist Blee's campaign, "I Refuse to Vote until Politicians are Paid Minimum Wage!" - May 08, 2010 - Cross Seas Entertainment
ICY Public Relations Secures Debut International Recording Artist AiRis for 2010 Media and Public Relations Representation
Debut International Recording Artist AiRis is the newest addition to the African Music Industry - May 07, 2010 - ICY Public Relations L.C.
Digital Music NY to Host Q&A with RightsFlow's President & CEO Patrick Sullivan
Discuss on the Process by Which Publishers and Songwriters Are Getting Paid in the Era of Online Music Services. - May 07, 2010 - MusicDish LLC