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Kurt Oldman Says Yes to the Dress
Kurt Oldman teams up with established reality TV composer, Dieter Hartmann to score TLC's, "Say Yes To The Dress." - March 08, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
Luxury Credit Card (Black Card) News and Information Site Launched
The Black Card (www.the-blackcard.com) site has been launched as a special interest community surrounding luxury credit cards, including news, rumours, lifestyle, celebrities, and more. - March 07, 2009 - the-blackcard.com
Kurt Oldman Has “The Last Laugh”
Film composer Kurt Oldman recently completed the score to the comedy, “The Last Laugh,” starring Saturday Night Live’s Victoria Jackson. - March 07, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
Flux Records Announces the Release of Frank Rothkamm's Frank Genius is Star Struck
Deluxe Edition Compact Disc with Complete Lyrics and Accompanying Print Celebrates Rothkamm's Poptronic Music. - March 07, 2009 - Flux Records
SLS International, Inc. Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with DIP Financing
Plans to Complete Sale in Bankruptcy Within 60 Days. SLS International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SLSZ) announced today that it filed a voluntary chapter 11 petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Company announced that it intends to conduct a sale of... - March 06, 2009 - SLS International, Inc.
Niva's Fun Day for Houston's Cuney Homes Kids
Indie R&B artist Niva to put on a free show for Houston's Kids. - March 06, 2009 - New Black Music.net
Popular Atlanta Rock Band, Stokeswood, to Release First Album, Carrassia, on April 17, 2009: Release Party and Concert Being Held at Atlanta Music Venue, Masquerade
Popular Atlanta rock band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net), has announced that they will be releasing their first full-length album, Carrassia, on Friday, April 17, 2009. The Carrassia release party and Stokeswood concert will be held on the “Hell” stage of well-known Atlanta music... - March 06, 2009 - Stokeswood
Harvard Law School Goes Hip Hop
Harvard Law School ’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) and The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project (HHELP) will host a mini-music seminar. The seminar will take place on March 14, 2009 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. It will be held at Harvard Law School in Austin Hall. - March 06, 2009 - The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project
Dallas Music Instructor Publishes Book on Chord Theory with Method Never Seen Before
Mike Ellis Music Instruction in Dallas, Texas, has published a no-nonsense, practical book on how to understand chords on the piano. This book contains a method never seen before in the industry. - March 05, 2009 - Mike Ellis Music Instruction
Scottish Based OneDay40 Band Signs with Colt Records
Colt Records of Nashville announces the signing of Americana supergroup from Scotland OneDay40. - March 05, 2009 - Colt Records
The Velvet Gentleman Available Now
Ironhorse Music Group LLC's first instrumental project from in-house production team, The Aqua League available now. - March 05, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Generation Jones' New Social Voyeurs Leading to the Promised Land in Music and Politics
Members of Generation Jones, including the new band New Social Voyeurs, are the new leaders in politics and music in many ways these days, so says Rob Sobol, the singer of the new pop song “Try,” and other social commentators. Generation Jones members, born from 1954 to 1965, were... - March 04, 2009 - New Social Voyeurs
Trebeka on Her Way to Stardom
International nu-jazz singer Trebeka, start her 2009 world tour in Hanoi, Vietnam. - March 04, 2009 - Lotus Road Music
Sheet Music Company Names New Marketing Manager
J.W. Pepper, the world's largest sheet music retailer, has named Mandy Kubik as manager of the Grand Rapids store. - March 04, 2009 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Cambridge Concentus to Perform Final Concert of Season March 8th
The Cambridge Concentus period ensemble will perform its final concert of the season on March 8th at the First Church in Cambridge. The program pairs J.S. Bach's apocalyptic cantata Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! with the Fifth Brandenburg Concerto. - March 03, 2009 - Cambridge Concentus
Stunning New Music Video from Niva
R&B HipHop Soul Indie artist Niva releases New song and video. 'Pretty Butterfly.' - March 03, 2009 - New Black Music.net
The Original 24-Track Analog Master Recording of Johnny Cash's Live Performance at The Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park, NJ USA on July 28, 1990
These are the Original 24-track Master Tape Recording's of Johnny Cash Live on the night of July 28, 1990 at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NY USA. Part of these tapes were released by Universal/Mercury Polygram "The Great Lost Performance." - March 02, 2009 - Navybob, LLC
Seeds Family Worship Releases Newly Re-Packaged Albums
Seeds Family Worship announces the release of their newly re-packaged albums – Seeds of Courage, Seeds of Faith, Seeds of Praise and Seeds of Purpose. The four albums include two identical full length cds, one to keep and one to give away. All four albums take inspiration from God’s... - March 02, 2009 - Seeds Family Worship
Taliferro Music Announces the Release of 5 Upcoming Albums
Taliferro Music - a new music label - announces the release of five upcoming album releases in the jazz, r&b, ambient, idm, electronic and down-tempo genres. - March 02, 2009 - Ty Showers
Scott McCurry Releases New Album at Dallas' House of Blues
Accomplished Dallas Musician launches third alt rock album, "Go On & Do Your Thing", March 14th, 2009 at the Dallas House of Blues with CD party and concert. - March 01, 2009 - Scott McCurry
Download and Donate
Anders Holst plays a role in finding a cure for breast cancer through his music. - March 01, 2009 - Anders Holst
Dw. Dunphy's Enigmatic Now Available on iTunes
Dw. Dunphy's career-defining album Enigmatic is now available at music's premiere distribution outlet. - February 28, 2009 - Introverse Music Ltd.
The Presidents of the United States of America Headline 4th of July Party at the Glen
Multi-platinum recording artist The Presidents of the United States of America will take the stage on the 4th of July, at Watksin Glen International, during the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen. Fans looking to attend the concert only have the option to buy a $39.00, Sunday general admission ticket. - February 28, 2009 - Watkins Glen International
Don Ward Makes a Very Special Live Appearance to Play His Contemporary Smooth Style of Jazz Early Next Month on March 6 and March 7
Sunset Jazz recording artist is tapped to play two shows playing his contemporary style of smooth jazz at the world famous Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center in Camden, New Jersey on Friday March 6th and Saturday March 7th. - February 27, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
KISS to Close Pepsi Music Festival in Chile on April 3, 2009
According to Gabe Reed, KISS will close the Pepsi Festival in Santiago, Chile on April 3, 2009 and perform for the first time in Chile in over a decade. - February 27, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
The 1st Annual Kansas City Music and Entertainment Conference Showcases Some of Kansas City’s Most Talented Up and Coming Artists
The Weirdos Music Group is proud to announce the 1st Annual Kansas City Music and Entertainment Conference. This event will take place Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Center in downtown Kansas City, MO. The goal of the Kansas City Music and... - February 26, 2009 - Kansas City Music and Entertainment Conference
Elk Grove Community Band & Pleasant Grove High School Jazz Band Join Together for 2nd Annual Benefit Concert and Dinner
The Elk Grove Community Band combined with the Pleasant Grove High School Jazz Band will present its 2nd Annual Benefit Concert and Dinner on Monday, March 30, 2009 at the PGHS Cafeteria from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. - February 26, 2009 - PGH Band Boosters
The Velvet Gent Debuts March 3rd
Ironhorse Music Group LLC to release first instrumental project from in-house production team, The Aqua League March 3rd. - February 26, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Jazz Vocalist Receives International Adulation
Atlanta jazz vocalist Kemba Cofield will travel to Santiago, Chile this month to perform in March at the Grand Hyatt due to her diligent marketing and promotions on Myspace. - February 26, 2009 - Kemba Cofield
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Raises Money and Awareness for Africa: Hosts VIP Party Fundraiser to Support African Cause at the Hotel Icon to Raise >$5000
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, whose mission is to “provide access to education in rural Sub-Saharan Africa,” hosts invite-only VIP party on Saturday, 3/20/09 (7 –10 pm @ Hotel Icon, Downtown Houston). Event is also the Exclusive VIP Pre-Party for DJ Pete Tong/Deadmau5’s concert. The party will raise awareness about The EFHF as a nonprofit charity, as well as the need for support for basic education in rural Sub-Saharan Africa - February 25, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
Grateful Dead Historic Relics in NY Rock N Roll Auction March 1st
The Grateful Dead evolved during a time of mind expansion and influenced a generation of like-minded people and cultural activities, from the music to the art to the experiential lifestyles. The memorabilia from these times was often ephemeral to the people and society yet today reflects a great... - February 25, 2009 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Sam Ash Music Store and The Caldwell Group Welcomes Indie Rock Band Sound Cannon to Atlanta for Their Debuting at I dO Music - My Band Rocks Weekend
Orlando Fl based indie rock band Sound Cannon tour stop in the Atlanta market - February 25, 2009 - The Caldwell Group
Wex Rex Presents Bruce Springsteen Memorabilia in NY Rock N Roll Auction Mar. 1
Bruce Springsteen has emerged as a legendary rock and roll star, and in the 40 years of performing he has blazed a trail of roots rock, traditional heartfelt melodies and stadium anthems describing his view of life and his aspirations for the future. - February 25, 2009 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Wex Rex Presents Eric Clapton Memorabilia in NY Rock N Roll Auction Mar. 1
Eric Clapton has proven over the length of his career that he is a guitar god worthy of emoting with mega-riffs and single notes, from heavy rock to the soulful blues. - February 25, 2009 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Dw Dunphy's Enigmatic Now Available at CD Baby.Com
Jumping the gun two whole months, Introverse Music is proud to present Dw. Dunphy's Enigmatic. - February 25, 2009 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Christian Music Pioneers New Hope and Renaissance Schedule 40 Year Reunion
A community of New Hope and Renaissance band-mates, their families, friends, and fans reuniting July 30 - August 2, 2009. - February 25, 2009 - New Hope-Renaissance Reunion 2009
Najam Sheraz Performs Only Love on Press TV
New British television program "Remembering the Children of Palestine" has invited Pakistani Pop star Najam Sheraz to sing his peace anthem "Only Love" on their Tuesday February 24 telecast, 6 PM – 7PM GMT, according to Janet Goodman Publicity and Booking. - February 25, 2009 - Janet Goodman Publicity and Booking
Bernie Pearl in Concert
Blues guitarist Bernie Pearl will perform in concert Saturday 2/28. - February 25, 2009 - Bernie Pearl Productions
Richard Collins, a Country Blues Guitarist from New Orleans' Folk Era of the 1960s, Has a New Charity CD Available March 1, 2009
Richard Collins, a country blues guitarist from New Orleans' folk era of the1960s, has a New Charity CD Available March 1, 2009. Proceeds to New Musicians Relief Fund. - February 24, 2009 - Richard Collins
Brands and Music…. Now Football and Music
Greg Halford celebrates opening the scoring for Sheffield United by revealing a shirt advertising his record label. - February 23, 2009 - R&R World
Prisonworld Records Introduces Likely Suspect and Their Jailhouse Doo Wop
An Acapella group is "changing the game" in the music industry by bringing their new style of doo wop to the forefront - February 23, 2009 - Dawah International, LLC
Blockstar Music Shoots First Video
New Independent label Blockstar Music is prepping to shoot its first music video for their first international artist. The first artist to be released under the new label is Young Gent. His first single is called “Grown and Sexy” which features newcomers Chase and Drake Murphy and can... - February 23, 2009 - Blockstarmusic
Billy Gibbons Guest Stars on Russian Rock Band Pushking's New Album
ZZ Top Star Billy Gibbons completed guest vocals and played lead guitar on "Cut the Wire", a new track to be included on the Russian rock band Pushking's new album. One of Russia's most popular metal/rock bands, Pushking has released over 15 albums. The band's new CD, "Pushking -... - February 22, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
Classical Connect – a New Free Classical Music Performance Website
New classical music performance web site features a large library of performances. Different instruments and ensembles are represented. Offers classical musicians new concert venue while providing the listening public with a new exciting interactive source of classical music performances. - February 22, 2009 - Classical Connect LLC
Paul Stanley Completes Vocals for the Track "Cut the Wire" for Russian Rockers Pushking's New Album "Pushking Duets" to be Released in Late 2009
Paul Stanley guest stars on Russian Rockers Pushking's New Album "Pushking Duets." - February 21, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
Hitt Music Group and the Professional Longboard Association Announce Placement Deal for HMG Artists
Hitt Music Group is happy to announce its new affiliation with the Professional Longboard Association. The PLA has optioned music from the following HMG artists: Black Market Corp. (“Move On” and “That Feeling” from the album Dope on Plastic) Elevaters (“Row Your... - February 21, 2009 - Hitt Music Group
Children’s Recording Artist, Jonathan Sprout Finds His Unique Calling as Kidzmusic.com’s Featured Artist of the Week
Sprout dominates the field of original hero music for children and releases his third CD devoted specifically to some of our greatest American Heroes. - February 21, 2009 - KIDZTOWN Productions
Miami Beach to Host 24th Annual Winter Music Conference
The city of Miami Beach will host the 24th annual Winter Music Conference (WMC) next month. The conference, which is scheduled to take place from March 24th to March 28th at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa, is the biggest networking event for insiders of the music industry worldwide. Each year,... - February 21, 2009 - Marco Polo Beach Resort
Boston Area's MetroWest Opera to Perform Ravel's Sensational "L'enfant et les sortilèges” in French and Mozart's Comic "The Impresario" in English March 21-29 in Weston
The Boston Area's MetroWest Opera said today that it will perform Maurice Ravel's "L'enfant et les sortilèges” (The Child and the Spells) in French and Wolfgang Mozart's "The Impresario” in English March 21-29 on the stage at Weston's First Parish Church. The church is located at 349 Boston Post Road. See www.metrowestopera.org - February 21, 2009 - MetroWest Opera
Maui, Hawaii Recording Studio Welcomes Jeff Hendrickson
Bob Plotnik & Jeff Hendrickson are hooking up at Grace Recording Studio in Maui, Hawaii. This eco friendly studio runs 100% on solar power, harnessing the sun’s energy using photovoltaic solar panels. To guarantee the client’s privacy this facility is gated and secured. You can... - February 20, 2009 - Grace Recording Studio