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The Beatles’ Song “Hey Jude” Turned Into Modern Art
cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNOTE Prints of The Beatles’ song, “Hey Jude.” - March 21, 2010 - cNoteART
The Grip Weeds Prepare for the Release of “Strange Change Machine,” Their First Studio Album in 5 Years with Two Shows at SXSW 2010
The Grip Weeds head to Austin’s SXSW Festival to kick-start the release of their first studio album in 5 years "Strange Change Machine." The new album, a double CD, includes 23 tracks of new material and is slated for a May 2010 release on Rainbow Quartz Records. The Grip Weeds... - March 20, 2010 - The Grip Weeds
Northwest Holistic Health Presents a "Hemp Can Save the Planet" Event - a Benefit for Northwest Holistic Health, Jack Herer, Rick Simpson, and Eddy Lepp
This event is at the Knitting Factory on March 26th, 2010 Movie and Panel event begin at 3pm Concert begins at 8pm - March 20, 2010 - Northwest Holistic Health
Chicago Native D-Millz on The KiKi Miller Report
Chicago native D-Millz and his single “Let’s Make Love” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report which broadcasts on World Vibe Radio (www.worldviberadio.com) Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST with rebroadcasts at the same time on Wednesday and... - March 20, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
DBZ Snake Skin Venom Poised to Strike at Musikmesse
Master guitar builder, Dean Zelinsky creates a textured Snake Skin finish using new techniques. - March 20, 2010 - DBZ Guitars
Pink Ink Productions Launches in Portland, OR: PR Firm Dedicated to the Marketing of Musicians and Performers
Pink Ink Productions specializes in the promotion of indie bands in Portland, OR. - March 20, 2010 - Pink Ink Productions
The Icon Music Group Hires New Head of Business Affairs
The Icon Music Group is pleased to announce the hiring of David McLees as head of Business Affairs. David McLees has been in the entertainment and music business for over 23 years. He has most recently been president of his own consulting company Pop Fly Entertainment. McLees was also the... - March 20, 2010 - Icon Music Group
U2’s Song “One” Turned Into Modern Art
cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNOTE Prints of U2’s song, “One.” - March 20, 2010 - cNoteART
National Gospel Recording Artist, Canton Jones, and Dr. Mason Betha to Appear at the "Strick City Concert" at Faith Chapel’s Word Dome This Saturday
On Saturday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m., DJ Strick of 95.7 Gospel Jamz will host the “Strick City Concert” at Faith Chapel’s Word Dome located at 100 Lexington Street in Birmingham. This free concert event, which is sure to draw youth from Birmingham and all surrounding cities,... - March 20, 2010 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
"Let’s End Bullying Together" Another "Jeans Bring Dreams Concert" to Benefit "Champions Against Bullying"
“Jeans Bring Dreams” a Tween/Teen Traveling Concert Series is scheduled for March 25, 2010, to be held at Level 3 in Los Angeles, California from 5:00pm to 10:00pm www.jeansbringdreams.com. Red Carpet will begin at 4:00pm. - March 19, 2010 - dekoposh, Inc.
Half Acre Day Multiplies - and Then There Were Two
Multiply is the second song in Half Acre Day's "Lunar Series" in which they release a new single every new moon. - March 19, 2010 - Half Acre Day
Icon Records Hires New Company President
The Da Silva Group and Icon Records is pleased to announce that Rob Christie is joining Icon as company President. Rob Christie is a two-time Grammy award winning music producer. Rob handled production and A&R (Artists & Repertoire) at EMI-Capitol Records in Hollywood for 15 years. He has... - March 19, 2010 - Icon Music Group
Going for Baroque: Titusville Presbyterian to Host Organ Concert May 2
Organist Andrew Henderson of New York's Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church will perform works by the Baroque masters such as Handel, J.S. Bach, Tallis and Purcell. Highlights will include a suite from Handel's "Water Music," J.S. Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in C major," and a suite of Purcell's "Trumpet Tunes," as well as congregational singing of Baroque hymn tunes. - March 19, 2010 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
The Band Rock Sugar Rekindles 80s Classics - "Reimaginated"
Visionary Cinema Presents: Rock Sugar -- a band that has achieved the impossible. They’ve cracked the code and produced an idea and execution that is totally new and unique, yet has already sold millions and millions of records - and then they’ve combined it all into a package that nearly everyone who hears it and sees it wants to get a piece of “the rock.” Or in this case, The Rock Sugar. - March 19, 2010 - Visionary Cinema
Seminal Films Announces the Release of Modern Love
Seminal Films is pleased to announce the release of Modern Love, a psychological drama about a family man afflicted by a radical personality change in an Australian coastal town. John, his wife Emily, and their small son Edward leave the city for what they believe will be a brief foray to the... - March 18, 2010 - Seminal Films
Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” Featured in cNoteART’s Inaugural cNOTE (100) SERIES
cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNOTE Prints of Louis Armstrong’s song, “What a Wonderful World.” - March 18, 2010 - cNoteART
Girlyman Glides Into Naples for Eden Benefit Concert
Folk-pop group Girlyman is coming to Naples for a one-night only show to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida as part of the organization’s annual “Gig for Good” series, presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists, or TARA. This year’s concert will be... - March 18, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” Featured in cNoteART’s Inaugural cNOTE (100) SERIES
cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNOTE Prints of Lady Gaga’s song, “Bad Romance.” - March 17, 2010 - cNoteART
Craftsman Piano Presents Concert and Piano Sale at 7th Annual Yoho Artists Open Studio
Craftsman Piano Sales and Service Co., in conjunction with YoHo Artists Studios, is proud to present Oxana Mikhailoff and Dr. Yelena Grinberg in concert on April 17 and 18. Ms. Mikhailoff will perform a concert of Chopin on Sat. Apr. 17. Dr. Grinberg will perform a concert of Bach and Mendelssohn... - March 16, 2010 - Craftsman Piano Co.
Double E Promotions Makes It Into the Top 5 Agape Fest King Country Annual Fan Appreciation Awards
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce that the Booneville, MS based promotional company has been voted into the top 5 for Agape Fest King Country Fan Appreciation Awards for promoter of the year. - March 16, 2010 - Double E Promotions
37 Management Announces the Release of "My Story" by Sway Penala
My Story was written, produced and performed by Sway Penala. The album is 15-song musical illustration of the bounding emotions you feel in the journey of love. The album is set to release on May 4 marketed by 37 Management and distributed in North America by Select-O-Hits Distribution. - March 16, 2010 - 37 Management
Atlanta Gears Up to "Welcome To Hustleville Showcase 5"
Georgia’s craving for real music will finally be satiated by The G3 Agency's “Welcome To Hustleville Showcase 5”, an urban music showcase to provide a platform for talented music artists, labels, and producers to network in a venue of live entertainment. “Welcome To... - March 15, 2010 - The G3 Agency
Gary Numan Announces Rare UK Live Performance with The Playground at London’s Scala on Tuesday 13th April 2010
Pioneering electronic artist Gary Numan is set to play an exclusive one-off show at the Scala in London on the 13th April 2010 as a warm-up show before his forthcoming appearance at the Coachella Festival in California in addition to shows in LA and San Francisco. - March 14, 2010 - The Playground
Masterlab New Orlando Facilities
Masterlab Celebrates 14 years and 48 million R.I.A.A. certified record sales with new Orlando, Florida strategic alliance. New Film and Television Placement Agency and recording facilities are among highlights of new offices. - March 13, 2010 - Masterlab sa., Mastering & Media Delivery
Nokio from Dru Hill and “Love M.D.” on The KiKi Miller Report
R&B group Dru Hill’s co-founder Nokio and new single “Love M.D.” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report on World Vibe Radio, Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST. - March 13, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
San Francisco’s devil said maybe. Releases Debut Album
San Francisco band devil said maybe. cutting into the scene with their debut self-titled EP welcoming a blues rock reunion. - March 13, 2010 - devil said maybe.
Brave New World's Shyan Selah to Join All Star Band for Unity for Peace Jam at the House of Blues
Shyan Selah has been included as a Very Special Guest for the Unity for Peace Jam in Los Angeles. This charity event, designed to promote world peace through music and the arts is presented by the Unity For Foundation, which aims to target global issues - beginning with the promotion of world peace - one community and one neighborhood at a time. - March 12, 2010 - Brave New World
J.W. Pepper Names Vice President of Communications
Paul Smith assumes role as J.W. Pepper's Vice President of Communications for world's largest sheet music retailer. - March 12, 2010 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Delbert Entertainment Designs for Recording Artist Michael-Ann
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced the re-branding of recording artist, Michael-Ann. - March 12, 2010 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Grizzlies, Devils, Dolls, Art and Moi Mingle on Free URB ALT Music Sampler-Dos
URB ALT Media releases new digital download music compilation featuring Gil Scott-Heron, Grizzly Bear, Meshell Ndegeocello, Toro Y Moi, MuthaWit, BLK JKS, No Bra, Leila Adu and other alternative artists. - March 12, 2010 - URB ALT Media
Joni Mitchell Tribute Album from Bandhouse Gigs Named Best Pop Rock Recording
Washington Area Music Awards honors noted DC producers. - March 11, 2010 - Bandhouse Gigs
Audio Network Music Wins Huge Acclaim on Sony PS3's Smash Hit Game, 'Heavy Rain'
Audio Network's tracks have become a soaring success as an integral part of Sony PS3's latest smash game, 'Heavy Rain,' which debuted at the top of the UK All Formats chart on release. - March 11, 2010 - Audio Network PLC
Audacious Record Finds the Common Ground
Dave Audé & Tall Paul produced track features new set of floor-filling remixes and vocals from Sisely Treasure - March 11, 2010 - Audacious Records
Susie Butler Celebrates the Songs of Sarah Vaughan in a Show on March 28, 2010
Celebrity Impersonator Susie Butler Celebrate the life of Sarah Vaughan on her 86th Birthday, Sunday, March 28th, 2010 at the Jazz Heritage Center 1320 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 with a screening of the video The Divine One: The Life of Sarah Vaughan and a performance of her greatest hits. - March 10, 2010 - Susie Butler
Studio 144 Presents Roots Revolution & Duppy A'Jamba @ the Blue Rock Tavern in Cincinnati, Ohio, This Thursday, March 11th from 9pm Until 2 am. Admission is Free.
Studio 144 presents-- Roots Revolution - Positive Vibes-West Coast Reggae Band performing with -- Duppy a'Jamba -- local ska/reggae/rock sensation @ The Blue Rock Tavern, 4114 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati @ Thursday, March 11th 9pm-2am--Admission is Free. Come warm up your vibes and celebrate Love & Good times*Roots Style. - March 10, 2010 - Studio 144
Alina Smith Band Wins KTLA Battle of the Bands
West Hollywood-based Singer and Songwriter, Alina Smith, performing two original songs in a live broadcast Southern California “Battle of the Bands” contest on KTLA, Los Angeles independent TV station, swept viewer responses to achieve the top position. - March 10, 2010 - Alina Music Inc.
HT Media LLC Brands Octave Match Records and Octave Match Entertainment Ink Deal with Their First Ska Artist for Recording, Management, and Publicity Contracts
HT Media LLC brands Octave Match Records and Octave Match Entertainment sign the Ska band Rude Squad to recording, management, and publicity contracts. - March 10, 2010 - HT Media LLC
Six Volt Joins Milk Rocks Tour
Local talent Six Volt, joins Milk Rocks tour to rock out and promote childhood health. - March 09, 2010 - Six Volt Band
"Out of the Ensemble" Cabaret Returns to COMIX's Copper Room on March 23rd
"Out of the Ensemble" returns to COMIX on March 23rd at 8pm. The series bring performers "out of the ensemble and into the spotlight" with performances by Andy Kelso (Mamma Mia!), Erica McCarthy (A Chorus Line Broadway National Tour), Gerard Salvador (Mamma Mia!, Friends with Benefits), Jessica Stewart (Fiddler on the Roof at Village Light Opera) & Dennis Stowe (Shrek the Musical, The Apple Tree). - March 08, 2010 - Kearns Artist Services
Let Us Find Common Ground
The Rob Owen Band has recently released Common Ground. The EP includes five carefully-crafted compositions “painted” on an adult alternative canvas of muse. With the assistance of a talented band of musicians, Rob uses his baritone voice, atypical chord progressions, and modulating meter signatures to convey tranquil and illuminating aural imagery. The Rob Owen Band has painted five uncommon soundscapes onto Common Ground. - March 08, 2010 - Rob Owen Music
Release of Marina Tihvinskaya's Album "My Favourite Dependence"
“My Favourite Dependence” is the first album from the french singer Marina Tihvinskaya. This young international artist takes us on a musical journey, swinging for our delight from electro to pop-rock. - March 07, 2010 - Marina Tihvinskaya
Fiamme Takes March Madness to a Whole New Level with Live Entertainment and Fine Food in a Dinner Club Setting
Fiamme’s March musical line-up includes fan favorites like Rosemary Butler and Rick Whitfield as well as new groups like Nukl Hedz. - March 07, 2010 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Kyonté, DMV Artist of the Year, and “What’s That Sound” on The KiKi Miller Report
DC based R&B artist Kyonté and his new single “What’s That Sound” will be featured in the Reverse Interview on The KiKi Miller Report on World Vibe Radio, Monday, March 8, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CST. - March 06, 2010 - KiKi Miller Co.
Greensleeves Records Ragga Ragga Ragga is Back with Its 2010 Installment
This trend-setting collection will be available March 23, 2010. Known for breaking the latest tracks and featuring the hottest artists in Dancehall music; Ragga Ragga Ragga series is a definitive compilation for fans of underground dancehall hits. On the heels of the Gully Gaza feud, this album... - March 05, 2010 - VP Records/Greensleeves Records
Tramai Entertainment Announces First Annual Soul Music By the Bay Conference
During Oakland-based Conference Attendees Learn About the Business-side of Music Industry From Executives - March 05, 2010 - Soul Music By The Bay
The UK’s Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle Invited to be the Sole Entertainment Act at the SXSW Music Festival Welcome Dinner
Out of the hundreds upon hundreds of acts performing this year, 18 year old Polly Mackey and her band the Pleasure Principle have been personally invited to deliver the first official music performance of the SXSW 2010 Music Festival at the Delegate Welcome Dinner at The Four Seasons Hotel on Wednesday 17th March. - March 05, 2010 - Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle
Crossrock™ Gig Bags & Cases Launch 2010 Collection at Frankfurt Musikmesse 24-27th March 2010
Kingstar will launch Crossrock Gig Bags 2010 Collection at Frankfurt Musikmesse 24-27th March 2010. The new range of gig bags & cases for musical instrument offer the perfect combination of style, function, carrying comfort and excellent protection. See Complete lines of Crossrock Bags 2010 collection at Musikmesse Hall 3.0 Booth G79D. - March 04, 2010 - Kingstar Int'l Enterprise Ltd
Hammerax Contest- Win a Free $474 Whipcrash Cymbal
Hammerax has announced a contest where drummers can guess the number of hammer dents in a 24” Whipcrash Ultra cymbal and win one, absolutely free. (Street value $474 USA). - March 03, 2010 - Hammerax
Vince Neil Completes Successful South American Tour
Motley Crue's Vince Neil completed his successful South American Tour with a sold out and 1st time appearance in Sao Paulo, Brazil on February 27. The trek included 4 concerts in 4 countries in 4 days and included sold out shows in Santiago, Chile; Santa Cruz, Bolivia; Buenos Aires, Argentina and... - March 03, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll in the West End
Dallas' West End is the place to "go green" at the 3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Free entertainment on two stages including Celtic rock band "The Killdares" and unique Beatles cover band "BeatleGras" along with Irish dancers, Bagpipers, Radio Disney AM 620 and the 3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll Pet Parade and Costume Contest. - March 02, 2010 - West End Association