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Glenn Miller Orchestra Returns to Dover

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra® is scheduled to perform in the Rollins Center® at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at 7 p.m. Glenn Miller was among the most successful dance bandleaders in the Swing Era of the 1930s and ‘40s. Tickets go on sale April... - April 22, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

New Release by Thomas W. Demerritte Shows Young People How to Get Started on the Right Path- Published by Dog Ear Publishing

There is no denying that hip hop and rock music play a very important role in the lives of Generation Next. That’s a Rap!, published by Dog Ear Publishing, is an inspiring and informative book written for young people, especially urban youth, who are interested in making a career in music. - April 22, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing

BullsEye Radio and Video Chat is Making Their Mark on the Internet

BullsEye Radio is one of the most interactive and entertaining Video chat and Internet radio sites on the world wide web today. People from all over the world are visiting and making new friends every day. Finally a place to come without the hassle of the everyday chatroom drama. Monitored chat. - April 21, 2010 - BullsEye Radio

Editing Creations Edits Travis Porter Interview

Editing Creations has edited a interview with Travis Porter for Downsouth.com. - April 21, 2010 - Editing Creations

Friends of the Gamelan and University of Chicago Central Javanese Gamelan Ensemble: an Evening of Javanese Music and Dance

Friends of the Gamelan and the University of Chicago Central Javanese Gamelan Ensemble will present their annual spring concert on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 6:00 PM at Hyde Park Union Church, located at 5600 S. Woodlawn Ave. Joko Sutrisno returns once again as guest artistic director. Dancer Tri Sutrisno will also be a special guest. - April 21, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music

The Dixie Chicks’ Song “Cowboy Take Me Away” Transformed Into Visual Art

cNoteART, which transforms songs into art, converted “Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Dixie Chicks into a work of fine art. - April 21, 2010 - cNoteART

"California Girls" Has a Beach Boy Feeling When the Song is Turned Into a Fine Art Image

cNoteART, which transforms music into modern art, turned the Beach Boys’ song “California Girls” into a modern art picture. - April 20, 2010 - cNoteART

PhanTank.com, the Official PHISH 3D Forum, is Holding a Contest to Win One Two-Day Pass to the Phish Telluride Shows Along with an Extremely Limited Event Camping Pass

The Phish Ticket Telluride Contest requires you register on the PhanTank.com message board and enter the contest by making the most ridiculous post you can. The most ridiculous post wins. - April 19, 2010 - Phan Tank, Inc.

From the Concert Halls of Europe to the Backstreet Bars of London - The Lost Society

Smoking Barrel Recordings is launching it's first ever release by the London based Band "The Lost Society." Their debut EP "The Loneliness of The Long Distance Runner" is set for online release on April 20th 2010. - April 19, 2010 - Smoking Barrel Recordings Ltd

Guitars, Autographs, Posters, Beatles, Elvis and Hendrix in Rock & Roll Collectors Auction

Gary Sohmers assembles a collection of Music Memorabilia including Beatles rarities, Elvis signed documents and Autographed Guitars to be sold by www.WeissAuctions.com in Oceanside NY April 25 2010. - April 19, 2010 - Wex Rex Collectibles

Andy Scott - CD Release "Hope"

Hope is the follow-up to Andy Scott's critically acclaimed Don't Tempt Fate, and its 10 songs-an intoxicating emotional wallop, are written and produced by the New York-based artist. Hope refines that album's take on Andy's sophisticated blues-tinged, after-hours vocal jazz, he's gone even... - April 18, 2010 - Andy Scott

The Highly Anticipated Release from Amathus Music Entitled 50 Techno Club Tracks Vol. 3 - Available May 6, 2010

Amathus Music is back once again with Techno Club Tracks Vol. 3. - 50 Techno Club Tracks Vol. 3 is a value-packed dance music release that contains 50 tracks of some incredibly strong material from the Techno, Electro House, Trance & Hands Up style dance music scene. - April 17, 2010 - Amathus Music

Chene Park Amphitheater Announces It's 2010 Summer Concert Series

Chene Park has officially opened its box office to the public for the 2010 Summer concert season. Music lovers can expect to be entertained by some of the most sought after acts in the business. This season will open on Memorial Day Weekend, May - 29th & 30th, 2010 and will feature the talents... - April 17, 2010 - Chene Park Amphitheater

MusicDish & Music Matters Launch Newsletter Focused on China's Music Market

MusicDish*China Monitor Will Examine the Chinese Music Market Both from a Business and Technology Perspective as Well as Its Growing Independent Music Scene. - April 17, 2010 - MusicDish LLC

Hands Like Glass Sign with Authentik INK and Ricochet Management

Los Angeles Band Hands Like Glass sign with Authentik INK and Ricochet Management. Set to release EP "With Unveiled Faces" through digital retailers on May 18, 2010. - April 16, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.

Never Before Published Beatles Photos April 21 at the Rock and Roll Emporium for Surf City Art Walk in Huntington Beach

Rare, candid never before published photographs of The Beatles will be unveiled at The Rock & Roll Emporium on April 21, 2010 to coincide with the Surf City Art Walk. These never before published photographs of The Beatles were taken at a press conference held at the Capitol Records building... - April 16, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Emporium

“Dock of the Bay,” an Otis Redding Song, Turned Into Fine Art Picture

cNoteART, which transforms songs into fine art, converted Otis Redding’s “Dock of the Bay” into a modern art. - April 16, 2010 - cNoteART

Hitclub Entertainment Presents New Smooth R&B Artist "Joonie"

Joonie's Debut Album “Acoustic Love” on April 27, 2010 Available on iTunes, bandcamp and over 350 Digital Outlets World Wide - April 15, 2010 - Hitclub Entertainment

Fontana Expands Client Services - Independent Distribution Company Selects Royalty Review Council for Label Royalty Accounting Services

Fontana, the independent distribution arm of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, has expanded its client services further through a new strategic partnership with Royalty Review Council. Under the arrangement, Royalty Review Council will become a preferred outsource provider of record and mechanical royalty accounting for Fontana’s distributed labels. - April 15, 2010 - Royalty Review Council

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Song "Hard to Concentrate" Turned Into Modern Art Picture

cNoteART, a company that can turn any song into fine art, transformed the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Hard to Concentrate” into a fine art image. - April 15, 2010 - cNoteART

Elton John’s Classic Song "Tiny Dancer" Translated Into Modern Art

cNoteART, a company that can turn any song into modern art, converted Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer” into a fine art image. - April 14, 2010 - cNoteART

Justine Bennett Signs with Authentik Artists

Los Angeles, CA singer/songwriter Justine Bennett signs with Authentik Artists. Set to release new EP Heavy Feeling on May 4th, 2010. - April 12, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.

Predestined Release Debut Rock Album on Season Records

Original Indie Rock Band from New York City release real music. Songs for those who "listen" to what they hear. - April 12, 2010 - Season Records

SloFunkPump Releases New Video for "Sway"

Today, SloFunkPump has released a solo electric studio video for the track "Sway." The video was recorded live at Legend Room Recording in Palm City, Florida. "This electric studio version of 'Sway' strips the song down to its core," SloFunkPump said. "It's a beautiful... - April 12, 2010 - SloFunkPump

Eric Lee Beddingfield to Perform at 12th and Porter Wednesday April 14

Eric Lee Beddingfield will be performing at legendary 12th and Porter in Nashville, TN on Wednesday April 14th along with special guests McKenzies Mill, Derek Welsh and Marion Grace. Eric Lee Beddingfield first caught the attention of the Country Music charts and song spinners with his self-titled... - April 12, 2010 - Eric Lee Beddingfield

Spider Rockets' Self-Titled Limited Edition CD to be Unleashed on April 20

Available for a short time starting April 20: the limited edition printing of Spider Rockets’ most recent release featuring artwork by renown rock photographer, Mark Weiss (Ozzy Osbourne, GNR, Disturbed, Nickelback), and artist, Ioannis Vasiloupolos (The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd). - April 11, 2010 - Spider Rockets

Open Mic and a Chance to Win 4 Hours of Studio Time from IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC

Virtual City News and Virtual City Radio by IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC hosts this event every Saturday. - April 10, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES

The University of Chicago New Music Ensemble Performs at the Midwest Graduate Music Consortium 2010 New Music Concert

Presenting works by the graduate student finalists of the MGMC’s 2010 nation-wide call for scores - April 10, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music

BritishMania Beatles Tribute Band to Appear at Weinberg Center in Frederick Maryland on June 25th

BritishMania, a leading Beatles Tribute Band and the official Beatles tribute band of Liverpool Tours, is playing a one-night-only concert at the Weinberg Center in Frederick, MD on June 25th at 8pm. - April 10, 2010 - BritishMania

Billy Joel’s Song “The Entertainer” Transformed Into Modern Art

cNoteART, which can turn any song into fine art, converted Billy Joel’s “The Entertainer” into a fine art picture. - April 10, 2010 - cNoteART

musiccompetitionnetwork.com Lauched April 3, 2010 as the First Dedicated Website Serving the Music Competition Community

Music Competition Network (MCN) is the New Go-To Association for Competitors, Competition Hosts and Service Providers. MCN is the only "Place in Cyberspace" for comprehensive Music Competition information. - April 10, 2010 - Music Competition Network

Eroica Inducts Antoine Smith - 2010 Catalogue for History of Records

Eroica inducts Antoine Smith, a native Clevelander of OH as a jazz and other genres composer/artist for 2010 History of Records. - April 10, 2010 - Turn On Records

Thea Harris Releases New Single

Thea Harris has done it again, with the release of her new single Live Right. Her voice is a unique combination of the smooth rhythms of jazz, the boldness of soul and penetrating depths of gospel. The song is like a breath of fresh air that carries a message of hope. Thea Harris is not merely an artist, but an instrument of God, utilizing her gift to usher in His presence as she yields to the Holy Spirit in a lifestyle that is an uninhibited expression of worship. - April 10, 2010 - Thea Harris Music Inc.

38th Annual Bentonia Blues Festival in June

The 38th Annual Bentonia Blues Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 19, 2010 in the heart of downtown Bentonia, MS on the home place of the historic Blue Front Café. - April 10, 2010 - Yazoo County CVB

Economics Major Wins First Place in 2010 University of Chicago Concerto Competition

Ph.D. student Alice Chen Performs Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with University Symphony Orchestra. - April 10, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music

Sing and Sign a Language: Spanish Opens Up a World of Spanish Language Learning for the Children’s Marketplace

Sunset Strategic Marketing (SSM) is setting up their first release that will tap into the children’s marketplace with the Sign and Sign a Language: Spanish three (3) CD Set. The “Sing And Sign A Language: Spanish” CD Set is not only a specially packaged three (3) CD set, the... - April 09, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America

Von Sway and “Here I Am” on the KiKi Miller Report

Von Sway and his single “Here I Am” featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report which broadcasts on World Vibe Radio (www.worldviberadio.com) Monday, April 12, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST. - April 09, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.

Coldplay’s Song “Fix You” Transformed Into Fine Art Image

cNoteART, which can turn any song into fine art, converted Coldplay’s “Fix You” into a picture. - April 09, 2010 - cNoteART

MODA Entertainment Announces Library of Congress Acquires Dexter Gordon Collection of Jazz

MODA Entertainment is proud to announce that The Library of Congress has taken steps to ensure the survival of client Dexter Gordon’s musical heritage by acquiring more than a thousand items from his career spanning more than five decades. - April 09, 2010 - PublicityBox

Global Music Rights Presentation by the CCC

Money in music is a worldwide matter of rights, collection societies, and laws. All aspects will be discussed at the April 20 panel at the California Copyright Conference in Los Angeles. - April 09, 2010 - California Copyright Conference

MarRaps Parody Ranked in Top 40 Most Talked About Online Videos Today

New artist Mars uses hip hop parodies to challenge the industry status quo of using sex, drugs and violence in the rap art form. - April 08, 2010 - MARS MUSIC, LLC

Local, Award Winning Musicians Rally to Play Concert for Peace and Love During Global Love Day, May 1st Event

In a grass roots community effort to support the 7th annual Global Love Day (a one day planetary event inviting people around the world to join together in unity and celebration), a group of talented and award winning musicians will perform a peace and love concert on Saturday evening, May 1st, at the Center for Spiritual Living in Seattle at 7:30 pm. - April 08, 2010 - The Love Foundation