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WNY Bands Unite to Play in EXPOSURE Concert: Exposing Domestic Violence
OP Music House's groundbreaking EXPOSURE Concert has received an emotional outpouring of support. Since the concept was announced in February, forty bands have volunteered to perform at the two-day event which will be streamed live around the world and captured and sold on DVD, to expose domestic violence. - April 06, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Nebraska Singer-Songwriter Releases Anticipated Follow-Up Album
After three years of laboring on his sophomore effort, Midwest recording artist Daniel Christian overcomes setbacks to release an ambitious new collection of songs. - April 06, 2010 - DC Music
Join Guitar Legend Bruce Kulick at the Rock & Roll Emporium on April 25th
The Rock & Roll Emporium will be hosting a clinic and meet and greet with legendary guitarist Bruce Kulick on April 25th, 2010 to coincide with the release of his latest CD, “BK3”. Kulick, who first gained notoriety as a member of Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell touring band, may be... - April 06, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
EarthSync Makes Exclusive Digital Release of "A New Day" – Laya Project Remix
Landmark Laya Project album makes another milestone. - April 05, 2010 - EarthSync
Boost Group Limited Announces MP3 Internet Directory is a Result of Huge Growth in Digital Music Sales
A new website reflects the international growth in MP3 digital music download sales. - April 05, 2010 - Boost Group Limited
"Candy Girl" is the Eagerly Anticipated Debut Single from New British R & B Boy Band Sensation SOS (Sons of Soul)
“Candy Girl” is the eagerly anticipated debut single from new British R & B boy band sensation SOS (Sons of Soul). The track draws influences from American Hip Hop / R&B and has an urban contemporary feel. SOS includes the extremely talented vocals of Sterling, Rickell, Joe and... - April 05, 2010 - ukurbanmusicnews@gmail.com
Bob Dylan’s “Positively 4th Street” Converted Into Modern Art Image
cNoteART, which turns music into art, transformed Bob Dylan’s “Positively 4th Street” into Fine Art. - April 05, 2010 - cNoteART
Kenwood Summer Proms Welcomes Violin Virtuoso Diana Yukawa
Award winning violinist Diana Yukawa will grace the beautiful landscapes and its audience at Kenwood House as part of this year’s Summer Proms. The London based violin virtuoso will perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons a celebration of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The Royal... - April 05, 2010 - Diana Yukawa
Come On, Come On Sign with Authentik Artists
Chino Hills, CA pop act Come On, Come On signs with Authentik Artists. Set to release new EP Pop Fiction on May 11th, 2010. - April 03, 2010 - Authentik Artists Inc.
Jazz Pianist Fred Hersch to Perform at Adelphi University on April 17, 2010
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome solo jazz pianist Fred Hersch as he performs his diverse repertoire. The event, “A Jazz Genius!” will take place on April 17, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. in Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. He... - April 03, 2010 - Adelphi University
Grammy Museum Joins the Rock and Roll Emporium for Orange County Membership Drive
The GRAMMY Museum is joining The Rock and Roll Emporium (The RARE) Tuesday April 6 2010 at Surf City Nights from 5pm to 9pm at 205 Main Street in Huntington Beach for an Orange County Membership Drive. Membership offers a backstage pass to intimate performances, illuminating lectures, classes, special events, and a free subscription to the Members' e-zine. Sign up at the event to receive a 20.00 gift certificate for The Rock and Roll Emporium and 20% discount on Debut Memberships and above. - April 03, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Van Morrison’s Song “Moondance” Transformed Into Fine Art
cNoteART turned Van Morrison’s song, “Moondance,” into Fine Art for its most prestigious line of Museum Series, Limited Edition Framed Prints. - April 03, 2010 - cNoteART
Making Music Herstory Shares a Perspective of Women in Music at Apple Store
On March 23rd, in celebration of National Women’s History Month, Executive Producer Lisa Chamblee-Hampton and contributing artist Jennie Laws gave Las Vegas a taste of ‘Herstory’ at the Apple Store in Caesar’s Palace Forum Shops during the Made on a Mac: Making Music... - April 02, 2010 - Making Music Herstory
Blackfrog Studios Record a Charity Single in Aid of Cancer Charity
Local acoustic rock band, Full Circle, release their debut single this week in a bid to help turn around the life of a little girl seriously ill with neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer. Recorded at Thame’s BlackFrog Studios, the Thame and Abingdon based band hope that the donation of all... - April 02, 2010 - BlackFrog Studios Ltd
SOUNDBAR Entertainment Mobile DJ Company Gives Away Free Dances to Local Schools
New Jersey-based DJ company provides entertainment free of charge for cash-strapped school events - April 02, 2010 - SOUNDBAR Entertainment
John Lennon’s Song "Imagine" Turned Into Fine Art
cNoteART converted John Lennon’s song, “Imagine,” into Fine Art for its top-of-the-line Museum Series, Limited Edition Framed Prints. - April 02, 2010 - cNoteART
Sound Citizen Radio Launches on iTunes
Sound Citizen, a local music review and information site, announces the launching of their free music podcast on iTunes. - April 02, 2010 - Sound Citizen
Double E Promotions Releases, "Heartbroken, Forsaken and Alone" a Never Released Hank Williams Sr. Song Lost for 35 Years
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the addition of an uncut, unreleased national treasure to Double E’s compilation disk # 153. “Heartbroken, Forsaken and Alone”, Co written by Hank Williams Sr. and Glenn D. Tubb has been buried for 35 years at... - April 02, 2010 - Double E Promotions
Rolling Stones Song "Satisfaction" Turned Into Fine Art
cNoteART converted the Rolling Stones song, “Satisfaction,” into Fine Art for its top-of-the-line Museum Series, Limited Edition Framed Prints. - April 01, 2010 - cNoteART
"Can’t Keep a Sista Down" by K Jazz Available Now
Independent release of K Jazz's debut album Can't Keep a Sista Down on Kasino Brown Music. - March 31, 2010 - Kasino Brown Music, LLC
Elvis Presley Contract to Purchase Graceland to be Sold at Auction April 25
Gary Sohmers of Wex Rex Collectibles brings Elvis Presley original documents to auction including the purchase and sale agreements for Graceland, 1034 Audubon Dr. and the Circle G Ranch, plus more great historic memorabilia. - March 31, 2010 - Wex Rex Collectibles
John Paul Schultz, a 13 Year Old Sparta Ukulele Player, Was Awarded the Player of the Month Award by Bill Wright’s Guitar Studio in Sparta NJ
John Paul Schultz, a 13 Year Old Sparta Ukulele Player, Was Awarded the March 2010 Player of the Month Award by Bill Wright’s Guitar Studio in Sparta NJ. - March 31, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Grateful Dead’s Song “Friend of the Devil” Turned Into Fine Art
cNoteART converted the Grateful Dead’s song, “Friend of the Devil,” into Fine Art for its top-of-the-line Museum Series, Limited Edition Framed Prints. - March 31, 2010 - cNoteART
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Presents Chopin Project IV “His Loves and Romances”
Pre-concert dinner at Tuscany il Ristorante celebrates Chopin’s 200th birthday. - March 30, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Boston Band The Van Burens Play The Cave in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Boston-based The Van Burens play "The Cave" in Chapel Hill, NC, Tuesday night March 30. This is the first North Carolina show for The Van Burens, as part of their inaugural national tour in support of their debut release "The Eager EP." - March 30, 2010 - The Van Burens
Virtual City News and Virtual City Radio Will be Hosting a New Open Mic and Artist Showcase
Virtual City News and Virtual City Radio by IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC will be hosting Open Mic and Artist Showcases every Sunday. - March 29, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Still Time to Get Tickets to Eagles at Hollywood Bowl
Al Brooks Can Still Get Tickets for Eagles “Long Road Out of Eden.” Tour Will be at the Hollywood Bowl April 16, 17 and 20. - March 28, 2010 - Al Brooks Tickets
cNoteART Received a New Patent Pending Number for Turning Songs Into Art for All Musical Genres, Which Includes Art From Songs by Bob Marley, Elvis, U2 and The Beatles
cNoteART recently received a new patent pending number from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its proprietary process for turning music into art. cNoteART is the only resource for music converted into fine art from any genre or musician, including musicians such as Bob Marley, Elvis Presley, U2, Lady Gaga and The Beatles. - March 28, 2010 - cNoteART
BristleHead Music Website Launch
The gifted folk/country singer K'crasher has announced the official launch of her new website, BristleHeadMusic.com. Read on to learn more about this talented artist and what her website has to offer. - March 28, 2010 - BristleHead Music
Vivian Green and “Beautiful” on the KiKi Miller Report
“Emotional Rollercoaster’s” Vivian Green and her single “Beautiful” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report on World Vibe Radio, Monday, March 29, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST. - March 27, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
Cryout and Friends Record Live Concert from the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame for a CD Release Set to Hit Stores on 4/20
Live roots reggae from the Oklahoma Blues Hall Of Fame with Cryout and a group of top musicians record their live album to be released through on Sunset Live Recordings on 4/20 next month. Over the last decade of music, dancehall, ska and all types of reggae music have seen much critical acclaim... - March 26, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Unleash Your Inner Rock Star at Florida's Newport Guitar Festival, April 16-18
Florida’s Newport Guitar Festival today announced the multiple events and artists to appear at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Hard Rock Live, April 16-18. As a tribute to the world’s most popular instrument during International Guitar Month, the Festival celebrates both the visual and sonic milestones of the guitar with hundreds of unique guitars on display, intimate demonstration concerts, seminars hosted by acclaimed guitarists and much more. - March 26, 2010 - Florida's Newport Guitar Festival
Rick Starmer Signs Exclusive Contract with Sunset Classics & Jazz (SC&J)
Sunset Classics & Jazz (SC&J) is pleased to announce a wide-ranging long-term recording and composition agreement with the critically acclaimed pianist Rick Starmer. Rick Starmer’s first CD to be released at Sunset Classics is the musical compositions from the “Because I... - March 26, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
School Music Teachers at Risk: Gaining Job Security Skills in Today’s Brutal Economy
British Conductor & Educator Stephen P Brown is leading a School Music Teacher survey and giving away a new White Paper highlighting lessons from the London Philharmonic Orchestra. - March 25, 2010 - Stone Cottage Arts Foundation
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents the Parker Quartet
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents the Parker Quartet for its final performance of the 2009-2010 Season. A pre-concert dinner, with special reduced prices for CMSD ticket holders, will be held at Bacco Ristorante from 5:00-6:30 pm. - March 25, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Sunset Jazz Signs One of the Top Jazz Artists in Music History to a Multi Album Recording Deal
Anthony Geraci, whose career spanned more than two decades, is now considered to be one of the most highly regarded innovators in jazz, signed a brand new recording deal this week, with Sunset Jazz. There is always a great distinction coupled with a deep rooted sophistication when you hear Anthony... - March 25, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Indie Record Label to Open Merchandise Company This Week Offering Officially Licensed Product and Band Merchandise with Both New and Established Artists
Online Retail Company, Sunset Vending is being launched this week by founder Don Lichterman. New online music merchandise retailer Sunset Vending is being launched by Sunset Records founder Don Lichterman. The new online merch company is designed to accompany products made for his new music... - March 25, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Flash Grey’s Main Trip is Set to Hit Stores on April 13th Through at Sunset Connect
Sunset Connect is releasing the Main Trip by the top DJ, Flash Grey on April 13. Flash Grey has been critically acclaimed as one of the top DJ performers in the world, and his Main Trip CD will be released through the Sunset Connect record label on April 13. The superstar performer from the... - March 25, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Sunset Records Has Inked a Multi Album Deal with Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter Steve Garcia
Steve Garcia heads into the studio after signing deal with Sunset Records. Sunset, which internationally distributes albums by pop rock artists from all over the world, the label signs singer and songwriting "phenom," Steve Garcia to a multi album recording deal. The performer will also... - March 25, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents Pianist Yuja Wang
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents pianist Yuja Wang for its final performance of the 2009-2010 Opus 3 Piano Series - March 25, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Riazul Tequila Sponsors Digital Music NY April 13th Event
Riazul Representatives Will be On-hand During the Music Technology and Business Networking and Discussion Meetup. - March 25, 2010 - MusicDish LLC
Motley Crue Frontman Vince Neil Reschedules Mexico Show Due to Security Concerns
Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil's March 26, 2010 Appearance at Woodstock Plaza in Monterrey, Mexico has been rescheduled due to recent violence plaguing the nation. According to the show's promoter Gabe Reed, "after a lengthy evaluation, we determined that the present security situation in... - March 25, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
Ultimate Scores #1 Added Single on Radio with "It's My Birthday"
Singer/songwriter Ultimate sees his latest single, “It’s My Birthday,” as the number one (#1) most added single on radio nationwide this week (week of March 22, 2010). Released on his label Ultimate Domination Records, the electro/house/reggae fusion track was produced by hip-hop heavyweight producer BlackOut Movement (Mims’ “This Is Why I’m Hot”), and is the official second single from Ultimate’s upcoming album, scheduled for release later this year. - March 24, 2010 - FOX FUSE
Quince Debuts Series of Live Jazz Duets Thursday, April 8
Q2, the cocktail lounge of Quince at the Homestead, is the place for the debut of a live jazz performance series, Q2Nite, on Thursday, April 8 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Emmy Award-winning musician Steve Rashid and jazz mandolin artist Don Stiernberg kick off the unique series of jazz duets, which will continue on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Admission is free and musicians will play sets at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. - March 24, 2010 - Quince at the Homestead
French Reggae Artist Jah Gad, Signs Exclusive Record Deal with Tropical Records
This week, the French roots reggae artist, Jah Gad was recognized by representatives at the Indy record label Tropical Records before signing the artist to its’ multi album recording deal. Since the signing to Tropical, Jah Gad will deliver his new tunes sung in French making up the... - March 24, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents Richard Goode, Pianist
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit will present pianist Richard Goode on Saturday, April 10. - March 24, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Elvis Presley’s Song “Heartbreak Hotel” Turned Into Modern Art
cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNote Prints of Elvis Presley’s Song “Heartbreak Hotel.” - March 24, 2010 - cNoteART
Boston-Based Band The Van Burens Kicks Off National Tour at the Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge
Local band The Van Burens will begin their first national tour with a kick-off show at The Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge, MA, on Friday, March 26. This long-awaited tour has been meticulously planned in support of The Van Burens’ recently-released debut album "The Eager EP." Named after 8th President Martin Van Buren, the band will play on stages from Cambridge to San Francisco with plenty of stops along the way. - March 23, 2010 - The Van Burens
Delbert Entertainment Designs for Saxophonist and Composer, Ron Dziubla
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced the delivery of artwork for Saxophonist and Composer, Ron Dziubla. - March 23, 2010 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Susan Dezenhall Schwartz Brings the Sing And Sign A Language Series to the Sunset Records Strategic Marketing (SSM) Record Label
Sunset Strategic Marketing and Sunset Special Markets Division (SSM) continues the Sunset Records global expansion of its recorded music catalog by signing Susan Dezenhall Schwartz to release the first volume of the Sing And Sign A Language CD Set. Susan Dezenhall Schwartz brings the Sing And Sign... - March 22, 2010 - Sunset Corporation of America