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Optimus Entertainment Group, LLC Welcomes Allen Spencer to the Optimus Network
Allen Spencer is also a Staff Writer and the A&R Rep in the areas of Blue Grass, Country and Rock on the Optimus Network. - November 06, 2008 - Optimus Entertainment Group LLC
Obama & Cool Weirdo Music's Peter Hadar, Both Release Their Formulas for Change on Election Day
Sophomore album available on iTunes & Everywhere Tuesday November 4th. New distribution deal with INgrooves; second single ‘Planets,’ new video. - November 04, 2008 - Cool Weirdo Music
China Guitar Maker Myaxe Improves on Tone
Myaxe guitars are now fitted with the advance tone-generating system that improves a lot how the guitars deliver sustain. - November 04, 2008 - Myaxe Musical Instruments Ltd
Solid Cables™ Reveals New Cable for NAMM
Solid Cables™ is pushing the boundaries of what a quality instrument cable should be with the unveiling of the Dynamic Arc Beta. The Dynamic Arc Beta instrument cable is designed to be the toughest, best sounding cable in the world when teamed up with instruments utilizing single coil pick... - November 04, 2008 - Solid Cables
Ddrum Signs Metal Icon Vinnie Paul
Ddrum and Vinnie Paul announce the unveiling of a new signature product line. “I’m proud to announce that I am making the move to Ddrum. This opportunity is giving me the chance to expand beyond playing music and bring my own line of kick ass, affordable drums to skin bashers around... - November 04, 2008 - Ddrum
SAE Institute Los Angeles Hosts REMIX Hotel; December 4-6
SAE Institute's Los Angeles campus hosts REMIX Hotel December 4th-6th. Three days of technology, artist performances, and producer seminars. - November 03, 2008 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
TheIndySite.com Launches
The premiere website for the creative community launches live today. - November 03, 2008 - TheIndySite.com
First Mohawk Bomb Records Entry on Grammy Ballot
Los Angeles, CA-based Punk Band 900 Pound Gorilla, is the first Mohawk Bomb Records artist to make it onto the Grammy voting ballot. Their song "Gutterball" was featured on the No Lip Vol. 1 compilation. This is the first Mohawk Bomb Records artist to make an appearance on a Grammy ballot. - November 02, 2008 - Mohawk Bomb Records
Philly Rockers SPiN Offer a Chance to Show Hinder Your "Lips of an Angel"
Upload the sexiest photo of your lips to win free concert tickets and meet multi-platinum Universal Recording artist Hinder. Their smash hit, "Lips of an Angel" sat atop the Billboard charts in the U.S. as well as around the world and became one of the top songs and ringtones of 2006. - November 02, 2008 - SPiN
Roxwel.com Official Video Premiere: Everlast’s "Stone in My Hand"
Catch the Video Premiere, Exclusive Live Footage and Interview with Erik Schrody. - November 02, 2008 - Blastro Networks
Bump if You Love Me Singer/Songwriter Nathan Veshecco’s Ode to the Obamas
With the most important Presidential election in history taking place next week, Nathan Veshecco has written a song for Barack and Michelle Obama called Bump If You Love Me. The two-minute song plays off the affectionate fist bump the Democratic Presidential nominee and his wife give to one another... - November 01, 2008 - Nathan Veshecco
Jason and deMarco Tour Coming to Raleigh
International Recording Artists to Perform November 8-9. - November 01, 2008 - St. John's MCC
MLC PR Signs Award Winning Singer Songwriter Colin Armstrong
Colin Armstrong signs with MLC PR to promote his debut full length release Lost and Anonymous. - November 01, 2008 - Colin Armstrong
Lumination Delivers to Listeners 'Eye Candy'
Lumination's debut EP surpasses expectations of rock instrumentals, band. - November 01, 2008 - Lumination
Jesse Jane on the Cover of Men's Athletic Quarterly Magazine (www.maqmag.com)
MAQ the ultimate men's handbook brings you the best issue to date, as well as the biggest star of the adult film industry Jesse Jane. - October 31, 2008 - MAQ Men's Athletic Quarterly Magazine
Texas Radio CD Released by Los High Tops, Acclaimed Surfabilly Band
Acclaimed Surfabilly band, Los High Tops, released “Texas Radio,” their first full-length CD, published by Nervous Music America. “Texas Radio” features an engaging mix of originals that draw from the diversity of Americana Roots music. Hicks With Sticks, California’s... - October 31, 2008 - Los High Tops
Bail Me Out
Hard financial times have always led to great music. Muddy Waters. Johnny Cash. James Brown. All of them sang about the struggle to put food on the table. So it's no surprise that musicians today are responding to the credit crunch, and the federal government's attempt to solve it, in song. Jim Becker, a 47-year-old Whittier songwriter who says he moved to Los Angeles in 1984 with $800 in his pocket hoping to make it big, echoes what a lot of Americans are feeling right now. - October 31, 2008 - Foggy Idea Music
4-Year Old Julian Pavone, "The World’s Youngest Drummer!", Heads to Pontiac Michigan After a Historic Performance at the World Famous Whisky a Go-Go
Julian Pavone, “The World’s Youngest Drummer!”® returns home after his explosive performance at West Hollywood’s Whisky A Go-Go to play a metro Detroit premier venue, The Crofoot in Pontiac, Michigan. - October 31, 2008 - Julian Pavone
Syncopate Expands DJ-Based Entertainment Programs
Syncopate International, a firm offering innovative team building exercises using music and interactive DJ training workshops, announced today it has expanded its product line to include entertainment products including “Celebrity DJ” and “DJ Your Own Party”. "This... - October 31, 2008 - Syncopate International
Triple Diamond Recordings in Talks to Sign New Band 'The Progress of Energy’
Triple Diamond Recordings are in talks to sign new local band, The Progress of Energy. The band is poised to accept a contract to help them become the next big thing in the music world. - October 31, 2008 - Triple Diamond Recordings
Soulfound “Is a Rock Band” Enters Amazon.com Digital Album Charts
Mohawk Bomb Records artist Soulfound's new CD, “Is a Rock Band”, has entered the Amazon.com digital album sales charts at #50,688. Although it is not in the high rankings as say Nickelback, Snow Patrol or Jack's Mannequin, it is the highest position a Soulfound mp3 album has appeared on... - October 30, 2008 - Mohawk Bomb Records
New Low Cost Chinese Microphone Mod from OktavaMod
Michael Joly founder of OktavaMod announces new low cost microphone modification. - October 30, 2008 - OktavaMod
Last Minute Halloween Music Ideas for a Scary Party from the Music Information Website Viola in Music
A list of scary music for Halloween night. - October 30, 2008 - Viola in Music
The Holiday King Endeavors Toward World Record Book
Just in time for the annual Guinness Book of World's Records day celebration on November 13th, a record setting compilation of Holiday songs is released by Atlanta based independent hip hop artist C.A.M.IL. - October 30, 2008 - C.A.M.IL
Colin Armstrong Set to Release Debut Full Length Album "Lost and Anonymous"
After various award nominations and wins, San Diego native, singer/songwriter Colin Armstrong, is slated to officially release his debut full-length album “Lost and Anonymous” on January 13, 2009. - October 30, 2008 - Colin Armstrong
GuitarForSale.tv Discount Guitar Store Opens in Time for Holidays
Innovative website GuitarForSale.tv has announced the opening of an addition to their existing website specifically for sales of new guitars at discount prices. After a year of offering great prices on hard to find vintage guitars and used name brand electric guitars and electric basses, with the... - October 30, 2008 - GuitarForSale.tv
Seeds Family Worship Releases Its Fifth Album
Seeds Family Worship announced today the release of their much-anticipated fifth album The Power of Encouragement. With its release, Seeds has grown to include 58 portions of scripture set to music. Remaining true to its name, the album includes 10 powerful songs of encouraging scripture performed... - October 30, 2008 - Seeds Family Worship
MP3Waxx.com Launches Exclusive Music Promotion Service
MP3Waxx.com launches exclusive music promotion service to officially break records and send music to over 426,000 music industry contacts -- allowing the latest releases to be distributed throughout the music industry in a matter of minutes. MP3Waxx.com has over 55,000 DJ contacts worldwide in... - October 30, 2008 - MP3Waxx.com
MixMyMusic.net Announces New Online Music Mixing Service for Musicians, Bands, and Artists
MixMyMusic.net and Recording Engineer Christian Cummings announce a new, online mixing service for musicians and bands world-wide. Artists can now have a professional tailor their mix to professional standards regardless of where they’re located. - October 29, 2008 - MixMyMusic.net
WebCeleb.com Unveils 1st Musician WebCeleb and Launches Full Beta Site to Support Undiscovered Talent
The first WebCeleb has been discovered amidst a full Beta launch of WebCeleb.com. Undiscovered talent will now have a platform that appeals to more of their needs; ability to circulate work worldwide and get connected with resources to advance their careers. - October 29, 2008 - WebCeleb, Inc
GiG Productions Signs Lengendary Recording Artist, and Actor, Cuba Gooding Sr. to Management Deal
Jeff “Sincere’ Arcio CEO and Sr. Talent Manager, along GiG Productions announced today that the firm has signed international R&B/Soul recording artist and actor Cuba Good Sr. to its roster of clients. - October 29, 2008 - GiG Productions
Grandmas Rock
Sofia, 87, and Gladys, 93, two great women with strong aspiration for peace and clean environment, have inspired their grand-children to produce an electronica music album - Ancestors' Sins. “Not only did Sofia and Gladys inspire our album thematically, but they made a strong influence on... - October 29, 2008 - Sofia Gladys Projects
Brazilian Band, Vougan, Join AirPlayDirect.com
Brazilian Power Metal band, Vougan, launch AirPlay Direct profile, and EPK in support of "Mind Exceeding." - October 28, 2008 - Metal Music Promotions
Kudos for American Composer Lori Laitman's "The Seed of Dream" on Naxos
“Lori Laitman has a great gift for song-writing and these songs skillfully employ a variety of styles to convey the pathos of the Holocaust.” American Record Guide, 2008.“This cycle is indeed a masterpiece that should not be missed!” Journal of Singing, 2008. - October 28, 2008 - Jona Rapoport
9/11 Benefit Concert Being Planned
Looking for bands to participate in 9/11 benefit concert. - October 28, 2008 - Military-space.org
Censored Announces New Single, "Things We Hate"
The five-pieced melodic hard rock band, Censored, announces their release of the single "Things We Hate," which is to be the first single released from their much anticipated new demo. - October 28, 2008 - Censored
Laitman’s New Opera “The Scarlet Letter” in High Gear for November World Premiere
Significant new American opera, based on Nathaniel's Hawthorne's literary masterpiece, to premiere in Arkansas November 6, 2008. - October 27, 2008 - Jona Rapoport
Live Webinar with Bob Baker from TheBuzzFactor.com, and Don Lichterman, Founder of Sunset Records
Learn how to generate attention-getting publicity with an online approach to PR with two music industry executives. - October 26, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Kwo - Freestyle Improv Piano Album "Rebirth [Live]" Release
Virtuoso Paul Kwo finally released his first freestyle piano improv album "Rebirth [live]" performed live in the virtual world of Second Life in hard copy and at most major online digital outlets. - October 26, 2008 - Paul Kwo
Harmonica Wizard PT Gazell's 2008 China Tour
American Master of the Half Valved Diatonic Harmonica to tour China in support of new CD "Back To Back." - October 26, 2008 - MissMax Records
Corey Feldman Launches New Label, Cifi Records, to Release New Truth Movement Album November 25th
Actor/ Producer, Director, Musician Corey Feldman is branching out and adding Record Label Owner to his list of credits. Developed initially for the launch of the newest "Truth Movement" album, Cifi Records will also eventually re-release all of Corey’s previous albums. "The... - October 25, 2008 - Corey Feldman
Brazilian Band, Vougan Launch Online CD Sales via Promotion Company
Brazilian Power Metal band, Vougan, team up with www.metalmusicpromotions.com to launch online CD sales of their debut, "Mind Exceeding." - October 25, 2008 - Metal Music Promotions
ThumbPeople Video Release Expected to Create Ripple Causes Whitecap
ThumbPeople, Inc., the producer of children’s literature and music with the goal of building self confidence in children through creatively fun methods, unleashed their first video today. The ThumbPeople video, “First Steps Prove Tricky, Watch me Fall and Laugh” currently posted... - October 24, 2008 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Unsigned Music Website, Muzikvoice.com Celebrates New Era
Website king muzikvoice.com is about to celebrate its fourth year of progression through providing free services to musicians. But is this about to change, as they are now charging for memberships? - October 23, 2008 - Muzikvoice.com
4-Year Old Julian Pavone, "the World’s Youngest Drummer!," Makes History with His Band as the Youngest Ever to Play Legendary Rock Venue Whisky a Go-Go
Julian Pavone "World’s Youngest Drummer!”® will make history on October 27th, 2008 when he steps onto the stage at the World Famous Whisky A Go-Go, on the Sunset Strip. The Julian Pavone Band will be performing at 8:00 p.m. The band, Vincent Fondale (vocalist), Alex Raz... - October 23, 2008 - Harmonie Network, Inc.
Singer/Songwriters Lou & Peter Berryman Perform at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series presents Lou & Peter Berryman in concert at the Erie Art Museum Annex on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at 8 p.m. The performance will be held in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested. This... - October 23, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
"Dance for Change"- Election Tuesday Rally
Election Tuesday Rally will be held for individuals voting age and over from diverse communities. This event will allow people to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama. Live election coverage will be shown. - October 22, 2008 - Dance for Change
Release Snafu - Ty Showers' 4th Album Sphere Released Early
Sphere, Ty Showers' fourth album release in 4 months, was originally supposed to be released November 1. The actual release date is October 1. Ty has actually released 4 albums in 3 months. Electronic and Jazz Music lovers embrace Sphere on Imeem.com and Last.fm - October 22, 2008 - Ty Showers
Solid Cables™ Signs Guitar Hero
Solid Cables™ has signed on Guitar Hero contributing guitarist, Brian Kahanek as their latest endorser. Solid Cables™ is quickly taking the industry by storm by finally providing the industry with what it needs – a cable that works. A real instrument cable that lasts and can take... - October 22, 2008 - Solid Cables
Workshop Prepares Musical Performers for Film Debut
Entertainment company gives opportunity to learn basic acting for the camera. - October 22, 2008 - Statusj