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Davis named SVP Marketing and Promotions for indie Lo-Down Entertainment - May 01, 2009 - Lo-Down Entertainment
YipYaw.info Announces New Listing for Saturday Night Live
Web site that gives daily calendar of late night television musical guests now has included NBC's Saturday Night Live. - April 30, 2009 - SPIKEnology, LLC
Musician’s Musician is Set to Perform at Sri Vidya Temple of Rush, NY
Concerts at SriVidya Temple. Friday, May 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm. Vijay Gopal – Flute, Accompanied by Veena - Violin, Sinthujan – Mrdangam. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 3:30 pm. Smt. Anitha Krishna – Vocal Accompanied by Sidharth – Violin, Aparajith – Mrdangam and Subangh on Ghatam. Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 3;30 pm. T K Govindarao – Vocal, with vocal support of Vikram P. Sundararaman and Sriram Narayanan accompanied by Sashidar on Violin and Rohan Krishnamurthy on Mrdangam. - April 30, 2009 - SriVidya Concert Tour
Monroe Blakkk and The SpnCycle Entertaiment Group to Begin 90 City Promotional Tour in May
Local rap artist, Monroe Blakkk, will leave Macon Georgia traveling throughout the country on a 90 city promotional tour to promote his music and preserve the essence of Hip Hop that will take him to various locals over the United States that include Wichita Kansas, Chicago Illinois, Jacksonville Florida, Albany New York and many major cities in between. - April 30, 2009 - fletcher batts iv
Sunset Records Signs Multi Record Deal with the Georgia Rock Band, Down from Zero
Down From Zero, the greatly buzzed Georgian based heavy metal hard rock group featuring vocalist and guitarist Jason Scott, bassist Jonathon Paul and drummer Brian Doggins, has signed an exclusive worldwide recording deal with Sunset Records. The exceptional trio will release its highly anticipated... - April 30, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Ted Kurland Appoints Jack Randall Vice President of A&R
New position charged to develop exclusive projects and sign new artists. - April 30, 2009 - Ted Kurland Associates
DougSimpson's EP Sketches Available Now
Ironhorse Music Group LLC producer/recording artist DougSimpson's EP Sketches are available now. The first single "Big City" featuring Slim of Euphon was the first off of Doug's EP. Released in March, "Big City" has been featured on MTV's Real World: Brooklyn as well as the... - April 30, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
For 5 Million Voice Changer Software Users, What's Next?
April 2009 has witnessed a surge of downloads and purchases of Voice Changer Software in particular, thanks to the release of new version 7.0. - April 30, 2009 - AVSoft Corp.
Andrew Antone to Sing at CSUCI Commencement Ceremony
On Saturday, May 16, 2009 Andrew Antone will be performing the university's coveted Alma Mater at the seventh commencement ceremony of California State University Channel Islands. As part of this honor, Andrew will be one of the few selected members of the President-appointed Platform Party. A... - April 29, 2009 - Antone Enterprises
Sekshun 8 Signs Major Independent Recording Deal with Sunset Records
Rock Band, Sekshun 8 signs recording deal with Sunset Records today, sets up live show at Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park on July 11th and gets ready to release the Black Winged Butterfly CD on July 7th. According to The Billboard Media Wire, Sekshun 8 has signed a multi album recording deal... - April 29, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Former DC Go-Go Band Member and R&B Performer, Gospel Artist Ron J. Brown Releases New "I Speak Faith - the Believer’s Language"
Ron J. Brown has been developing his talents as a gospel artist, songwriter and producer with the hopes of getting pertinent exposure within the gospel music industry to connect with gospel industry professionals such as: A&R Reps at Record Labels, Media Contacts, Booking Agents and Management. Ron has strong compassion for being used by the Spirit of God to spread the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ for Salvation, deliverance and healing. - April 29, 2009 - Ron J. Brown Ministries
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio Spring 2009 Student Recital
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio holds it's first annual Spring Recital. Student performances on Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Piano and Banjo featured. - April 29, 2009 - Bill Wright School Of Music
PDQ Bach Meets Moses - Choral Concert
San Diego Choral Arts Ensemble presents "PDQ Bach Meets Moses." Saturday, May 9th,2009, 6:00PM, Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall [near Genesse Avenue], San Diego, CA 92121 - April 29, 2009 - San Diego Choral Arts Ensemble
Core Device Return in 2009 with What I've Become
New Jersey metallers Core Device come back strong with a brand new studio album. - April 28, 2009 - Introverse Music Ltd.
"Sample Magic" Book Released for Ensoniq Samplers
Syntaur Productions releases the definitive tool for using Ensoniq's EPS, EPS-16 Plus, ASR-10, and ASR-88 digital samplers. - April 28, 2009 - Syntaur Productions
New Direct Sales Model on Music Industry. Ship Directly from the Manufacturer.
Electric Guitar King just launched new direct sales model on music industry. With no guitar middlemen to pay therefore no price hike for the guitar players. They have all kinds of high-quality electric guitars, handmade acoustic guitars or guitar accessories. You name it and they have it. Guitars... - April 27, 2009 - Electric Guitar King
Nikki Beach Grand Opening VIP Dinner with Ramnate, Mayor of Koh Samui, to Showcase Nikki Beach International Cuisine and Entertainment
Nikki Beach is celebrating the grand opening in Koh Samui Thailand with a VIP dinner party to taste the international menu. - April 27, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
"Autumn Winds" - New Single by The Dreamcatcher Sound to be Released in May 2009
"Autumn Winds" is the second release by Canberra's electro pop duo The Dreamcatcher Sound. The single includes two original songs plus a remix of the title song. It can best be described as solid synth-pop with a touch of new age!. - April 25, 2009 - The Dreamcatcher Sound
An Evening of Wine and Jazz with Branford Marsalis at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield Connecticut
Music lovers have been introduced to Saxophonist Branford Marsalis anywhere from the stages of the world’s greatest clubs and concert halls to seeing him jam on stage at a Grateful Dead concert. Now, no matter where you saw him- you can see him again at The Ridgefield Playhouse as he and his... - April 24, 2009 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Twenty3Fifty9 Releases “The Count, Act I, The Soul of a Prisoner”
Twenty3fifty9 releases their long awaited debut album, “The Count, Act I, The Soul of a Prisoner,” the first part of a melodic symphonic metal retelling of the Alexandre Dumas masterpiece, "The Count of Monte Cristo." - April 24, 2009 - Twenty3Fifty9 Records
Moxie Street Media Eco-Activates the Globe with Summer 2009 Edition
Eleventh Issue Talks Hip-Hop, Ciara, BMX and Eco-Activism with Earth Day Release. - April 24, 2009 - Moxie Street Media
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Will Ship School Books to Umuokpu Village in Nigeria Thanks to Successful Fundraiser Party
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, was successful in reaching its $5000.00 fundraising goal for their “Textbook Drop” project to ship brand new textbooks to the Community Secondary School in Umuokpu village, Nigeria. To achieve this goal, on Friday March 20, 2009, The EFHF hosted a V.I.P. Pre-Concert Charity Party for the Pete Tong/Deadmau5 concert. - April 23, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
Breakbeat Label UFO Recordings Launches Website
Upstart label ready to release first singles. - April 23, 2009 - UFO Recordings
Tropical Records Inks a Landmark Distribution Deal with the Newly Formed Gee Cee Records and Dancehall Superstar Original Black Panta
The Original Black Panta signs worldwide recording deal at Tropical Records. - April 23, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
GreenLight to Represent Personality Rights of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash
Celebrity-Estate Representation Experts to Help Maintain Johnny and June’s Legacies and Manage Licensing Activities. GreenLight, one of the world’s leading intellectual property services companies, today announced that it has been selected to represent the personality rights of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, two of the world’s most beloved entertainers, including their name, image, likeness, signatsignatures and characterizations used in advertising, promotions and merchandising. - April 23, 2009 - Corbis Corporation
My Private Hell Announce Album Title and Release Date
Suicide EP to be Released on June 9th, 2009. - April 23, 2009 - My Private Hell LLC
R&B Artist, Lovely Hoffman, Takes Students to Uganda, Africa
American R&B artist Lovely Hoffman recently set out on an overseas journey, April 16th 2009, in which she took three students from Smith Leadership Academy, a charter school in Boston, MA., on a 11 day trip to Uganda, East Africa; the region where the first human remains were discovered. More... - April 23, 2009 - Lovely Hoffman
Reggae Legend I Kong Signs New Deal with Tropical / Sunset Records
Award winning roots reggae legend, I Kong, has signed a new distribution deal with Tropical/Sunset Records this week. The deal gives the Tropical Records label a re-release of the Forgotten Man catalog title to begin the multi LP deal in April. - April 23, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Travel to Koh Samui Thailand for Nikki Beach Grand Opening
Koh Samui Thailand has the first Nikki Beach Club in Asia and this week is the Grand Opening Party. - April 23, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
Washington Post Music Critic Gives High Marks for Singer Songwriter, Laura Baron's CD, "Scenes from the Avenue"
DC area Singer Songwriter Laura Baron's latest CD "Scenes From The Avenue" is a welcome addition to any jazz and blues lovers collection. Washington Post reviewer Mike Joyce lists it's merits in his 4/17/09 review. - April 22, 2009 - Performance Development Group
AVD’s Philips Pronto Solution for Sonos Now Supports Rhapsody
AVD Australia is pleased to announce that the Philips Pronto Solution for Sonos now includes support for Rhapsody, the independent music service provider. The solution supports the TSU9400, TSU9600 and through to the large 6.4” TSU9800 control panels. The team at AVD Australia has gone to... - April 22, 2009 - avd.com.au
Full Moon Features is Celebrating 30 Years of Producing Horror Film’s with the Release of the Very Special Full Moon Archives Double CD Set
The critically acclaimed, award winning and cult horror film icon, Charles Band releases his very special Full Moon Archives 2 CD Set with Sunset Strategic Marketing (SSM). Everyone is howling at the Full Moon Pictures Archive CD Collection. Full Moon Features founder, Charles Band presents this... - April 22, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Guitar Teacher Directory Connects Students with Local Guitar Teachers
Findaguitarteacher.com is a comprehensive guitar teacher directory designed to provide a convenient, easy-to-use, and free-of-charge solution to the dilemma of how to find a guitar teacher. - April 22, 2009 - Findaguitarteacher.com
Palm Beach County Based Rainbow Marketing Inc. Announces the Addition of Kronberg Academy of Germany to Its List of Clients
Annette Gray, CEO of Rainbow Marketing Inc. (RMI) announced today the addition of Kronberg Academy of Germany to its client list. The private institution Kronberg Academy has become synonymous with the task of ensuring that the future generations of world-class Violin-Viola-Cellists are given a comprehensive musical education. Rainbow Marketing Inc. is charged with successfully launching the American Friends of Kronberg Academy. - April 21, 2009 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Go Large Records New Client J. Hall Exposes the Truth in Music Industry
J.Hall leaves Universal Music group to pursue his own dream and find the Truth in music. - April 21, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
MODA Entertainment Announces Mayor Bloomberg to Declare April 29th Duke Ellington Day in NYC
MODA Entertainment is proud to announce that New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will declare April 29th, 2009 "Duke Ellington Day" in honor of the 110th anniversary of the jazz legend’s birth. The proclamation will be presented to Duke Ellington’s grandson, Paul... - April 21, 2009 - PublicityBox
Colt Record's New Signing Enter Top #20 in Europe
Colt Records of Nashville, TN is delighted to announce that their latest signing, Americana band OneDay40 (from Glasgow, Scotland), have burst into the European CMA charts at #15 with their single "Sad Cowboy". "We knew these guys had great material but this is a great early... - April 21, 2009 - Colt Records
Solea Group Presents Virtouso Guitarist Stevan Pasero's Newest CD, "Jambossa"
Stevan Pasero is back. “Jambossa” is the much anticipated, newest release by guitarist Stevan Pasero. Noted for his flamboyant finger-stylings, arrangements & compositions, Stevan has sold over 10 million CDs worldwide and is recognized as "One of the greatest guitarists of all time." - KKHI, San Francisco, CA. The new album showcases this gifted artist's breathtaking technique and fluid musical skills that he has perfected over the past 25 years. - April 20, 2009 - SOLEA Group
Duke Ellington’s 110th on 110th
On April 29, 2009, at 1:10 p.m., Duke Ellington’s family and The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will be launching a series of activities to commemorate and celebrate the 110th Anniversary of Duke Ellington. The kickoff affair will be held at The Duke Ellington Memorial, located inside... - April 20, 2009 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts
Obama Salute Benefit MP3 Single Released by One Heart for Kids and Celebrate Radio
An uplifting Yes We Can single for download with the voices of President Obama, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy and titled Obama Inauguration Remix has been released by the non-profit Streetcats Foundation and international Celebrate Radio to benefit youth and is available... - April 20, 2009 - Streetcats Foundation
BeatHouse Music Group Presents Compilation CD “The Soulmance Project,” Featuring R&B/Soul/Hip-Hop’s Independent Rising Stars
“The Soulmance Project” CD set for May Release. - April 20, 2009 - BeatHouse Music Group
Full Moon Features Begins Working with the Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) Company Releasing the Cult Horror Film Catalog on DVD
Sunset’s home video distribution company, Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) to offer Horror Cult Film Favorites Full Moon Features Films in its catalog of DVD Titles. - April 20, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Custom Guitar Autographed by the Allman Brothers Band Will be Auctioned for Charity as Part of Gibson's Miami GuitarTown Project
Guitar painted by artist Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi, signed between concerts at New York’s Beacon Theater by Greg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Marc Quiñones, Oteil Burbridge and Derek Trucks. - April 19, 2009 - Liberty Media Group, Inc.
OVOW Communications Releases 1965 Newport Concert Performance of Obama's Favorite Bob Dylan song, Maggie's Farm, now available for Purchase and Download on iTunes
Bob Dylan's controversial performance of "Maggie's Farm" at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival is now available in an artist-authorized version for download and purchase globally on the iTunes store. Considered one of "the 50 Moments that Changed the History of Rock n Roll" by Rolling Stone magazine, and cited by Barack Obama as a song that "speaks to me," this video was mastered from the original film elements and is one of many performances being released as "Digital Video Singles." - April 19, 2009 - OVOW Communications, Inc.
Miranda Hope Releases First CD, Leaving Eden
Granddaughter of legendary showbiz icon Bob Hope, Singer-songwriter, Producer, Miranda Hope has released her first full-length album of original songs of American folk/rock, Leaving Eden, recorded in Nashville. Besides contributing the lyrics, Hope also sings and, on acoustic guitar, accompanies the Nashville musicians on the album. - April 19, 2009 - Miranda Hope
Voice Karo, Choice Karo Only on planetradiocity.com
Radio City 91.1FM, India’s first and leading FM radio brand offers Voice Karo, Choice Karo a mega online campaign that is on from April 6 right up to May 15 on www.planetradiocity.com to create awareness and generate political fervour amongst the youth. - April 19, 2009 - Planet Radio City
LR-60 & Mr. Moods Releases Its Coldest Memories CD Worldwide with Sunset Jazz
Sunset Jazz releases one of the finest Acid Jazz CDs with LR-60 & Mr. Moods on May 5th. - April 18, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Book Your Event.com Signs Exclusive Deal for Tejano Bands
Bill Angelini Enterprises dba Book Your Event .com has signed an exclusive agreement with San Antonio Texas’ Graham Central Station night club to provide Hispanic/ Tejano bands on Friday nights. In addition Latin Hip-Hop and International bands and artist will be featured on select dates for... - April 18, 2009 - Bill Angelini Enterprises
Songdoor 2009 Open for Submissions with New Site, Features, Freebies
The SongDoor 2009 International Songwriting Competition is now open for submissions. Awards totaling more than $40,000 (including a single-song publishing contract) and two new judges have also been announced. Complete information is available at SongDoor's new website:... - April 18, 2009 - SongDoor
Gabe Reed Promoted KISS Concert in Santiago, Chile on April 3, 2009 is a Smashing Sold Out Success
Gabe Reed and Jorge Villalobos successfully promote the sold out April 3, 2009 concert in Santiago, Chile to open the KISS South American stadium tour and close the Chilean Pepsi fest. Gabe Reed commented that "the show was a wildly successful night in KISStory. Not only was it a sold out... - April 17, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions