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From All Points West to the World – RumBum.com to Stream Live from the All Points West Music & Arts Festival
RumBum.com has partnered with the All Points West Music & Arts Festival to sponsor the live stream for the fest set to take place in historic Liberty State Park, July 30 to August 2. The All Points West Live Stream will capture the very best of the fest and deliver them to music fans the world... - July 30, 2009 - Rum Bum
No Explanation Productions LLC Introduces New Record Label Designed to Change the Relationship Between Artist and Label
No Explanation Productions LLC burst onto the Virginia music scene earlier this year with the release of their music media site RockTheBurg.com and a series of high profile promotional events. Today the company unveiled the newest portion of this innovative music media company, No Explanation... - July 30, 2009 - No Explanation Productions LLC
Battle Song – The World’s Saddest Song is to be Released – on August 9th, 2009
It took three years to produce this song. Each time the producers, musicians, singers and sound engineers tried to work on it in the studio, they were so deeply moved and thoroughly saddened that they found it impossible to complete it. - July 29, 2009 - Huckleberry Friends AG
Classical Connect Completes the George Flynn Project
ClassicalConnect.com presents the most complete online library of compositions by the remarkable composer George Flynn via its free virtual concert hall. - July 29, 2009 - Classical Connect LLC
Morescape Records and Times Music India Announce the Highly Anticipated International Release of Generations: Esho Boshona, Featuring Antara Chowdhury
Introducing Morescape Records and the album Generations: Esho Boshona, a new Bengali Pop release from Antara Chowdhury, the daughter of the acclaimed and celebrated genius Sri Salil Chowdhury. The album is a collaboration between Antara and her brother Sanjoy Chowdhury, dubbed the "King of Background Music" in Bollywood and features original compositions by Salil & Sanjoy Chowdhury. - July 29, 2009 - Morescape
From Asha Puthli's Space Talk to Apollo 11 Space Walk: Puthli's Jazz Funk Classic Sent Into Deep Space for Eternity
"Space Talk," the Asha Puthli classic has been transmitted into deep space by the UK based organization, SentForever, in tribute to NASA, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's historic moon landing. - July 28, 2009 - Asha Puthli Inc.
"Christina DeRosa Cabaret Show" at the Camden House
Actress, Singer, Model Christina DeRosa will perform in her own show “Christina DeRosa’s Cabaret Show” at the Camden House - July 27, 2009 - Christina DeRosa
Skidmark Cards to Rihanna: We'll Lower the Bar if You Help Raise Awareness
"Skidmark Cards is a greeting card company dedicated to raising funds and awareness for victims of domestic violence," according to spokesman Thomas Burr. The spokesman adds, "We seek nothing more than to further our cause, along with trying to gain the support of the public at large, which includes our offer to Rihanna." - July 27, 2009 - Skidmark Cards
Independent Recording Artist MRDC Pays Subscribers Who Enjoy and Tell Others About Website
With music more commonly downloaded off the internet than purchased at retail stores these days, users have been waiting for an innovative approach to buy and benefit from their music. Martin Richmond, the artist behind MRDC is perhaps one of the most innovative musicians in the industry. Not only... - July 26, 2009 - mrdc-music.com
Webceleb.com and Whet Travel Empower Fans to Choose Semi-Pro DJ to Perform Aboard Premier Entertainment Cruise
Electronic dance music fans now have the opportunity to decide who they want spinning on the Groove Cruise from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas Oct 1st – 5th. Webceleb and Whet Travel teamed up to support amateur DJs through an online contest where the winner is decided by voting fans at webceleb.com. The online contest spans June 21st – August 16th. - July 25, 2009 - WebCeleb, Inc
Summer Music Festivals Amplifies Visits with Audio Guide
Popular Aspen and Napa Festivals Now Have Immediate Access to Fun and Informative Facts Using a Cell Phone - July 25, 2009 - Guide by Cell
"Artist to the Stars," Corey Frizzell to Present a Portrait of Keith Whitley to the KY Music Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in Renfro Valley, Kentucky will be hosting an event to honor the memory and music of Keith Whitley on Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature live musical performances and "Artist to the Stars,” Corey Frizzell will be on hand to present a special portrait of the late Country Star, Keith Whitley as part of Whitley’s exhibit in the Hall. - July 25, 2009 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
KindSir Music Launches to Develop Texas-Based Music Artists
New record label and publishing company launches in Austin, Nashville and New York. - July 24, 2009 - KindSir Music
The Sistah's Debut EP Brown on the Edges Available July 28th via Ironhorse Music Group Website
The Sistah's Debut EP to feature songs "Brooklyn Was Beautiful" and "1ne (Remix)" featuring Canadian MC Eternia. - July 24, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Nususa Live Hosts Free Concerts Online
Nususa Live is a Web site streaming live in-studio performances and features instant online interaction with artists in real time as shows are being streamed. - July 24, 2009 - Nususa Live
Mellow Down Easy Sign with The Campbell Howell Agency
Nashville Indie-Roots Rockers Sign New Management Contract with Nashville Firm - July 23, 2009 - Mellow Down Easy
MOCA Jacksonville Presents Hollywood Swings! Jazz Concert and Jam Session
The music from your favorite movies and TV Shows, followed by an open jam session, at MOCA Jacksonville. - July 23, 2009 - Museum of Contemporary Art
Andy Pratt - Live Now Available Worldwide
After releasing more than 20 studio albums and being praised by Rolling Stone magazine’s Stephen Holden saying, “Andy Pratt has forever changed the face of rock,” this legendary musician and songwriter has just released the long awaited CD, Andy Pratt – Live at The Village... - July 22, 2009 - Its About Music
The Beautiful Ones Are Set to Release "Grandio City" Digitally with Sunset Connect
The beautiful ones are gearing up to release its debut album with Sunset Connect titled "Grandio City". The album will be dropping worldwide on August 25, with exclusive releases at specific strategic partners on August 4. The beautiful ones debuts with Sunset Connect after the... - July 22, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Benefit Concert to Help Local Cat Refuge Care for Record Numbers
Famous Chapel Hill music venue Cat's Cradle will host a concert featuring Tres Chicas, Luego and Gambling the Muse on August 21 to benefit The Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill cat sanctuary in Pittsboro, North Carolina. - July 22, 2009 - The Goathouse Refuge
Fake Elegance Signs a Record Deal with Sunset Records. The Debut Album is Expected to Hits Stores This Fall.
Fake Elegance signs with Sunset Records today and the label is excited to release the first album this September. Formed in the Ukraine, Fake Elegance has found the way of casting their wide musical range with a new recording deal at Sunset Records. The band has fused an evocative rock n roll... - July 22, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Unicorn's No Way Out of Here - the Anthology Now Available on Two-Disc CD from Renaissance Records
The long awaited double-disc anthology by the premier UK country-rock band, Unicorn, is finally available and bursting at the seams with 39 of the band's best songs including 15 previously unreleased tracks. This impressive two-disc anthology includes a new “best of” collection with... - July 22, 2009 - Its About Music
Qball Cafe Hosts an Assault of Area Metal Bands in Fredericksburg Virginia
On Saturday night, 7/18/2009, Qball Cafe was nearly destroyed by an assault of area metal bands. RockTheBurg.com brought the Metal Mayhem Tour to Qball’s on Bragg Rd. Three of the area’s best metal bands put on an amazing performance for the fans. Reticle opened the show with a... - July 22, 2009 - No Explanation Productions LLC
Rebecca Ryan & The Sparrows Play with Susan Voelz & the Defenders of the Monarchy Treasure in Chicago
The Sparrows, with Rebecca Ryan, will make their Chicago debut, playing with former Pi Dog Pondering's, Susan Voelz, at the Morseland in Rogers Park on Friday, July 24th starting at 10 PM. - July 22, 2009 - The Sparrows
Violinist, Signs to Sony Music for Solo Album...with a Difference
Violinist, Diana Yukawa Signs to Sony Music for Solo Album...with a difference. - July 22, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Mario Calegari & Eddie Cumana at Mansion New Jersey Hosted by Ele Kauderer and Extreme Rush
Kult Records and Extreme Rush Records in association with Ele aka Lazar and Danielle along side the Extreme Rush Team presents a Kult takeover of Therapy Thursdays with International super Star, Mario Calegari and the legend, Eddie Cumana. Opening sets will be presented by guest DJs Rob Barbosa and Vandersames. - July 21, 2009 - Extreme Rush Ventures Events
Shock Departure for Fan Favorite O’Shea on CMT's Can You Duet
Legendary Songwriter Speaks Out. - July 21, 2009 - O’Shea
MyPayCut.Com Launched Today Promises a One-Stop Shop for the Marketing of Intellectual Property - a Web Site for These Hard Times
A new web site for these hard times has been launched today in San Francisco, California.MyPayCut.Com provides photographers, cameramen, writers, journalists, writers of scientific and specialized papers, actors, composers, singers, bands, inventors, and amateurs a great place to display their materials to prospective buyers. - July 20, 2009 - MyPayCut.Com, LLC
Music from the Motion Picture Thirst by Park Chan-wook to be Released on Milan Records on Tuesday July 28, 2009
A priest becomes a vampire… another man’s wife is coveted… a deadly seduction triggers murder. Thirst is the new film from director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). A box office smash in Korea, Thirst was honored with the Prix... - July 20, 2009 - Milan Records
Project: Reggaeologist is the Worldwide CD Release from the World’s Most Renowned Dancehall, Club and Reggae Artists, the Original Black Pantah, on Tropical / Sunset
The original Black Pantah sets up to release his debut CD, Project: Reggaelogost with Sunset’s, Tropical Records on August 11th. - July 20, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Dancehall Artist Alayna Has Signed an Exclusive Recording Agreement with the New York Based Record Label Tropical Records, a Sunset Records Company
Under the terms of their recording agreement, the upstart reggae and world music record label will release the brand new full length Controversy CD from the artist on September 22. The CD will be made available at every major retail outlet on the world along with every digital distribution outlet... - July 20, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Kansas City Celebrates 50 Years of Music Making
J.W. Pepper's Kansas City location marks a milestone supporting area music directors. - July 19, 2009 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
West Yellowstone, MT Gets Ready to Rock with Suzy Bogguss; Add a Musical Weekend, July 24th & 25th to Your Yellowstone Trip
Black Mountain Productions presents Suzy Bogguss of Grammy & Country Music Award fame. This fantastic evening is a benefit for "Music in the Park." Tickets are $20.00 (adults) and $15.00 children (15 & under) and are available in Bozeman at Cactus Records. Call 406-646-7701 to reserve tickets in advance. The following evening, Brenn Hill, 2004 AWA Male Vocalist of the Year, will perform for free in the West Yellowstone City Park, starting at 7:00 PM. - July 19, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Breakbeat Label UFO Recordings Announces Release Schedule
Original tracks will be available for purchase at five online music stores this month. - July 19, 2009 - UFO Recordings
Project Groove Mobile DJ Company Will Give Away Free Dance to a Local School
Project Groove DJs announced today that they are launching a contest that will give local students a chance to win a free dance at their school. - July 18, 2009 - Project Groove Mobile DJs
Russell Reid Sponsors Wave Gathering Music Festival
Russell Reid was a proud sponsor of the 4th Annual Wave Gathering Music Festival, held in Asbury Park NJ on June 19-21st. - July 18, 2009 - Russell Reid / Mr. John
Black Lagoon Set to Launch Second Album Certified Stars Gives New Voice to Hip Hop. Single “Fever” Available Now.
Detroit's own hip hop group Black Lagoon Releases single - Fever. - July 17, 2009 - Prana Marketing
The BIG Sessions @ International DJ Expo Monday, August 10, 2009
The BIG Sessions is ramping up for a stellar crowd at the 2009 International DJ Expo from Aug. 10-13 at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., there are so many BIG players shining throughout. Rounding up major talent including Joanna Krupa, America Olivo, Natalie Reid, Kaci Battaglia, Chris Wills, Rod Carrillo, Camel Rider, Peter Presta, Ray Roc and Lost Daze. - July 16, 2009 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC
Pricedelight.com Releases Article: Vinyl Records Are Making a Comeback; Do You Have Something to Play Them on?
What are Your Options for Enjoying Your Vinyl Records. - July 16, 2009 - Pricedelight.com
Giving Back to the Community; De'Vonne Records Recording Artist Root Deep, to Give Free Performances in Support of Non-Profit Organization and Community Health Fair
National Recording Artist, Root Deep, is announcing the release of his new CD, Mind Musik 101, by De’Vonne Records, and is now slated to perform at two events in Metro Atlanta, GA; to benefit Families, Children, and Domestic Abuse Victims. - July 16, 2009 - Molly Dog Films
Classical Connect Presents Five Modern Composers
ClassicalConnect.com presents five modern classical composers via its free virtual concert hall. - July 16, 2009 - Classical Connect LLC
Classic Bowie Track Set to Raise Awareness of Local Helensburgh ‘Heroes’ as Scots Community Bids for Chart Success
A Scottish community is readying itself to release a version of the classic David Bowie track 'Heroes', on 1st August 2009, which is the end product of six months hard work by over 100 local volunteer singers and musicians. - July 16, 2009 - Helensburgh Heroes
Decorated Rap Stars, Three 6 Mafia, Plan Cookery Show
Oscar winning hip-hop artists, DJ Paul and Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia, have teamed up with reality showrunner and producer, Adam Briles (Survivor, The Contender, Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment), on a new television project titled, “Cookin’ Ain’t Easy!” The project was... - July 15, 2009 - Mise En Scene Entertainment, Inc.
Legendary Eddie Hinton Album Set for US Release
"Very Extremely Dangerous," the only album released during Eddie Hinton's lifetime, is set for reissue in late September 2009. - July 15, 2009 - Reel Music Inc.
Taliferro Music Announces the Release of "Apple A Day" by Loop Division
Loop Division Suggests an "Apple A Day." Chill Out and Downtempo artist Loop Division releases an "Apple A Day" - in online stores. This is the second downtempo/chillout music release from Taliferro Music this month. - July 15, 2009 - Taliferro Music
Mike The Pike Productions Finalizes Three Additional Acts for Big Summer Show
MTP Productions contracts Metro Station, Cobra Starship and Katie Chonacas a.k.a. Kyriaki Sunday for stadium event. - July 15, 2009 - Katie Chonacas
Monroe Musical Instrument Store and Music School Wins “Best of the Gold Coast” Connecticut Award
Creative Music Center selected by Moffley Publication readers as the 2009 “Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut” in two categories: Best Musical Instruments store and Best Music Lessons. - July 15, 2009 - Creative Music Center
Drum, Dance, and Didge in the Meadow
Experience the Joy of the drumbeat is the theme for this month's drum circle, sponsored by The Chakra Shack, to be held Saturday, July 18th, from 1-4 p.m., at the Mount San Jacinto State Park meadow in Idyllwild, CA. The event is free with suggested donations of $10-15 to cover the costs of the... - July 15, 2009 - The Chakra Shack
RumBum.com to Stream Live from the Mile High Music Festival July 18-19
RumBum.com has partnered with the Mile High Music Festival to sponsor the live stream for the Festival, happening July 18-19th in the fields of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado. - July 15, 2009 - Rum Bum
Legendary 1971 Kool & the Gang Album Re-Issued on CD
"Kool & The Gang Live at PJ's, Hollywood" was the band's third album and is acknowledged as one of the finest jazz-funk albums of the '70s. - July 14, 2009 - Reel Music Inc.