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Hero Needed to Save Florida Legacy Jazz Festival
With the hope of appealing to a successful entrepreneur who is passionate about jazz, a Florida non-profit Jazz society reduced the minimum bid for the Festival title sponsorship on eBay. - April 14, 2008 - North East Florida Jazz Association
Farmington United Percussion Ensemble Takes Midwest Regional and State Championships
On Sunday April 6th, Farmington United Percussion Ensemble (FUPE) competed at the MCGC Indoor Percussion State Championships in Saginaw Michigan. The group was awarded first place winning a Gold Medal and the title of 2008 PIA Class State Champions with a score of 90.8. Formed in 2004, this is the... - April 12, 2008 - Farmington United Percussion Ensemble
Award-Winning Writer/Director Stewart St. John Licenses Original Scores to New York Times Best-Selling Authors for Spiritual Audio Books Published by Hay House
Stewart St. John composes music for the Abraham-Hicks (“The Secret”) 11-CD children’s audio book series Sara Learns the Secret about the Law of Attraction -- Now Available at Barnes & Noble - April 11, 2008 - StewartStJohn.com
Annual a Cappella Chorus and Quartet Competition
North Atlantic Region One of Sweet Adelines International will hold its 33rd Annual Competition at Symphony Hall, Springfield, Massachusetts 20 show choruses and 23 quartets representing the all of the New England states, northeastern New York State, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces of Canada... - April 10, 2008 - Region 1 Sweet Adelines
Soundflag.com - the First Worldwide Online Record Label
From 20 April 2008 on Soundflag with its website www.soundflag.com acts as agent for unknown musician and bands from more than 25 countries worldwide. Soundflag also is a way for everybody to find out about new hits not being played on commercial charts. - April 10, 2008 - Soundflag Ltd.
Call for Remixers: "Borders" Remix Contest Announced
Remix artists are invited to try their hand at a remix of this dance-rock tune. - April 10, 2008 - Ben Seigel
TekNmotion Explodes Onto the Gaming Audio Scene with Release of Pulsar SX PC Gaming Headphones
Connect via USB or audio plug, the choice is yours. Feature packed, stylish gaming headphones that sound great and are affordable for all PC gamers. - April 09, 2008 - TekNmotion
A Double Debut: Hegedus‘ First Piano Concert in the New Carnegie Arts Centre
Internationally acclaimed Hungarian pianist Endre Hegedus debuts with a double recital in Carnegie Centre. His concert is also a debut of classical music in the new Arts Centre of Kenmare. - April 09, 2008 - Re-created Sound Limited
Soap Opera Actress Nadia Bjorlin of 'Days of Our Lives' Spearheads Pop Opera Music CD with Siblings
The Bjorlin Trio EP Debuts on iTunes As Siblings Record Classical Crossover Music. - April 08, 2008 - The Bjorlin Trio
Nordic Greats Join New England String Ensemble for Season Finale Concerts
Icelandic violinist, Judith Ingolfsson and 4-Time Olympic gold medallist, Johann Olav Koss join New England String Ensemble for the 14th Season Finale “Nordic Landscape” concerts. - April 07, 2008 - New England String Ensemble
SXSW… Coming Back at Ya on Blastro Networks
Featured Content From Moby, American Bang, Kissinger, Boombox, Sounds Under Silence, Hot 93.3 and Much More to Follow. - April 06, 2008 - Blastro Networks
Refugee Entertainment, LLC and X3 Inc. Guitars Make Beautiful Music Together
Refugee Entertainment, LLC secures two year endorsement deal through X3 Inc. Guitars for rock band Liquor Boxx. - April 06, 2008 - Refugee Entertainment, LLC
Roxwel Content Featured on the Dailymotion
Watch The Toadies Upfront and Uncut on the Dailymotion’s Music Channel. - April 06, 2008 - Blastro Networks
"America Needs Me" Announces the Official Featured Artist for the Month of April 2008
Jessica Paris takes the lead as the newest 4 star general in the New music revolution. - April 05, 2008 - America Needs Me
Trance Project Dream Quest in the Studio Recording Season Three
Dream Quest has joined Dark World International in Ireland and is currently in the studio recording their next release. - April 05, 2008 - Dark World International
Pro Songwriter Officially Launches Innovative Website, "Songwriter Advisor"
Former Warner/Chappell staff songwriter Orlando Gutierrez offers beginner to advanced songwriters free songwriting help and personal advice in an effort to help them achieve success in the music industry. - April 05, 2008 - Songwriter Advisor
Fans to Take Over New Web Puppet Comedy
Social media agency Qube Media is rolling out a wide-ranging online pr and user-generated content campaign for new web-based comedy show backed by Sony BMG. The daily show, called Apollo's Pad, is produced by Galleon Holdings plc and is set in a run-down New York nightclub run by puppets. Deviant... - April 04, 2008 - Qube Media
Farina Records Announces Its Launch as "The First All Digital Record Label with Major Recording Artists"
FARINA Records, Inc. formally announced today its launch as the “1st All Digital Record Label with Major Recording Artists”. As a forerunner of creating new and innovative approaches for the Music Industry, FARINA Records is ecstatic to be the first Record Label to initiate an all... - April 04, 2008 - CARLO J FARINA Entertainment, Ltd.
Quentin Elias and Electro Boy Inc Records Release New Single “Fever” on iTunes
Recording Artist Quentin Elias and Los Angeles based dance producer Flash of Electro Boy Inc Records release “Fever” on iTunes in advance of the upcoming album titled LOVE CONFUSION. - April 03, 2008 - Electro Boy Inc
"America Needs Me" and Unique Styles Magazine Announce Partnership Agreement
Musical Revolution, Peace Media Social Evolution, Takes A Step Forward. - April 02, 2008 - America Needs Me
Community Music Center Fundraiser Opens Doors to the Legendary Venetian Room on May 5th to Celebrate Stephen Shapiro’s 30 Years of Leadership
On Monday, May 5th 2008, Community Music Center (CMC) will hold its annual fundraiser, A Salute to the Joy of Making Music at the Venetian Room at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel. Special tribute will be paid this year to Stephen R. Shapiro for his 30 years as Executive Director. Jazz vocalist... - April 02, 2008 - Community Music Center
"America Needs Me" and Cool Vibes Radio Announce Partnership Agreement
The New Peace Media Social Evolution Takes Another Step Toward Empowering The Spirit of America. - April 02, 2008 - America Needs Me
Original Johnny Mercer Music Contracts for Sale at Circa Savannah
An important collection of one of America's favorite lyricist, vocalist, and composer who contributed to many Broadway musical productions and Hollywood films is available for purchase as Circa Savannah. - April 01, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
MMA Battles Spill Over to Music Arena on indieSolo.com
IndieSolo.com, a filter for the independent music industry, launches MMA Music - a niche music section dedicated to Mixed Martial Arts and Music. - April 01, 2008 - EyeShout Media Inc.
Color Tango Musicality Seminar
A Seminar for Tango Dancers and Tango Music Lovers. An informative and inspiring Seminar on the history and evolution of Tango music by one of the most extraordinary Tango Orchestras in the world... The Color Tango Orchestra. - April 01, 2008 - Librero Multimedia Productions
Music That Speaks to the World - Electroprophet's Debut Album Entitled "Let's Put It Back Together" is Now Available Worldwide
Electroprophet's 12-track debut album of hard-hitting and fresh-sounding industrialesque electronic metal is now available worldwide from CD Baby (http://cdbaby.com/cd/electroprophet). - April 01, 2008 - Electroprophet
Broadjam and Spring Hill Studio Productions Join SongDoor 2008 as Silver Sponsors
The SongDoor 2008 International Songwriting Competition has announced the addition of two new Silver Sponsors: Broadjam and Spring Hill Studio Productions. Complete information is available at www.songdoor.com. "We decided that we wanted to be a sponsor because SongDoor has valuable prizes... - March 31, 2008 - SongDoor
Author Publishes First Band Nerds Poetry Book
DJ Corchin opens the door to the wonderful world of “Band Nerds” with international availability of Band Nerds Poetry From The 13th Chair Trombone Player. - March 28, 2008 - The Phazelfoz Company, LLC
mpGreek and DIAS Group Introduce the New Online Music Store in Cyprus
mpGreek, the largest Digital Music Services provider for Music Downloads and DIAS Group the biggest media group in Cyprus, introduce the new digital music service of music.sigmalive.com. Music.sigmalive.com offers all the current and classic Greek music hits as well as a plethora of genres and... - March 28, 2008 - Greased Networks Inc
Latin Pop Star to Make Appearance at 15th Annual GLBT Expo
Kentucky Colonel Jade Esteban Estrada to unveil new music video at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. - March 28, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Lawyer Turned Rapper Set to Release Mixtape with Mick Boogie on March 31st
Mekka Don, most prominently known for his online reality series, The “Legal” Hustler, is set to release his first mixtape, “Law and Order”, with DJ Mick Boogie on Monday, March 31st. - March 27, 2008 - Mekka Don
Soulfound to Co-Headline Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg
Mohawk Bomb Records Artist Soulfound is one of two bands playing on the XM Satellite Radio stage at the Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg on April 5, 2008. Soulfound will perform starting at 11am in Honda Plaza. They are one of two bands featured during the weekend, the other being Fueled By Ramen... - March 27, 2008 - Mohawk Bomb Records
The Sean Maxwell Project Presents a Diversity of Talents Fashion Show Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer. Special Performances by Diana DeGarmo of American Idol.
Executive Producer Sean Maxwell is producing a Fashion Show in Atlanta, Georgia to bring together a diversity of talents to support a worthy cause. Portions of Ticket Sale Proceed Profits will be going to help in the fight against Breast Cancer. The non-profit charity organization to receive the proceeds will be the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. Diana DeGarmo of American Idol is one of many talents performing to support this worthy cause. - March 26, 2008 - The Sean Maxwell Project
Korpo Records Releases the First-Ever Korpo Album
Adam Tod Leverton's first album is released. - March 26, 2008 - Korpo Records
Joshua Perahia & Jeff Fenholt to Record New Album, CDs Re-Issued
Joshua Perahia of the band Joshua and TBN personality Jeff Fenholt entering the studio to record "Resurrection." Band's back catalogue re-issued, new DVD also to be released. - March 26, 2008 - Joshua Perahia: The Band
Nine Local Bands Join Forces in Mean Dog Music's Charity Jam Benefiting Special Olympics Ohio
Local bands Bad Influence, County Line Junction, Dysfunctional Family, The EM-50 Project, Love Gravy, Radio Surfers, Smugglin’ Yo-Yos, Tense, and Warped Minds will play to raise money for a worthy cause. - March 26, 2008 - Mean Dog Music Promotion
First Gala Night at Chicago's Legendary Blackstone Hotel April 4, 2008
Following a lavish $128 million dollar renovation, Chicago's legendary Blackstone Hotel, newly restored to its original glory, is being celebrated with a roaring gala honoring philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus on Friday evening, April 4, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, dinner, music, dancing, a... - March 25, 2008 - The Benjamin Marshall Society
Philadelphia-Based Hip Hop and Soul Artists/Record Label Release Song Calling for End to Iraq War in Midst of Heated Pennsylvania Presidential Primary Election
Respect The Culture, LLC, a Philadelphia-based record label and multi-media company announced today the release of a song calling for peace and the end to the U.S. war in Iraq. Hip hop artists Nex Millen/Retrospective and Poesh Wonder collaborated with soul songstress taragirl on the new single. - March 25, 2008 - Respect the Culture, LLC
Pianogeek.com Has Launched Its Website for the Different Learning Styles of Piano Players
Pianogeek.com is an one-stop online resource for professional and budding piano players with news, shopping, and how-to videos that caters to different types of learners. - March 25, 2008 - PianoGeek.com
Starr Cullars "Live At B.B. King Blues Club" Available on DVD and Featured as Video Download at Amazon’s Unbox
Starr Cullars "Live At B.B. King Blues Club" Available on DVD and Featured as Video Download at Amazon’s Unbox at Alamo Records / Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE). - March 25, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Sunset Records Announces the Release of Kan'Nal's "Live At The Boulder Theater" DVD as a Video Download at Amazon's Unbox
Kan’Nal To Premiere "Live At The Boulder Theater" on Amazon’s Unbox beginning Tuesday, May 20th. - March 25, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Bandwidth Online Rock Magazine Launches First Edition
The online magazine www.bandwidthrockmagazine.com showcases rock bands and the musicians who play the music we know as rock n’ roll in all breeds. Personal concert reviews with interviews from the band members will be presented. Bandwidth Rock Magazine will prove to be a source of rock-n-roll information for everyone. The creativity and rock n’ roll touchtone of Bandwidth is a highly desired format. - March 25, 2008 - Bandwidth Rock Magazine
Benefit Concert for One World Healing Arts Institute, Asheville, NC
Students of One World Healing Arts Institute will host a benefit concert March 30th at the Garage at Biltmore. Featured performers include Laura Reed & Deep Pocket, Woody Wood & Hollywood Red, Snake Oil Medicine Show, the Archrivals, Robert Greer from Town Mountain with Friends and Cactus, a kid favorite. The benefit concert is an all-ages show, doors open at 5pm and tickets are $15 adults, $5 kids. www.owhai.com. - March 24, 2008 - One World Healing Arts Institute
The Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) Company Will Now Offer Movie Rentals on Demand with Tivo Through Amazon Unbox
Sunset’s strategic partnership with Amazon brings growing catalogue of current home video titles to your home with Unbox. - March 24, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Sunset Records Presents the Sunset Urban Showcase World Premiere Concert Party
Sunset Records presents Sunset Urban Showcase World Premiere Concert Party at legendary spot, The White Gate in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 6, 2008. - March 24, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Songdoor 2008 Welcomes New Judge Brady Seals
The SongDoor 2008 International Songwriting Competition, in association with SongU.com, Jay’s Place, Spring Hill Studio Productions, Broadjam and Masterwriter, has announced the addition of a new judge for their Country category, recording artist/songwriter/producer Brady Seals. Complete... - March 22, 2008 - SongDoor
New Text Message Marketing for Musicians and the Music Industry
JTLBMedia Inc, one of the pioneers in text message marketing has launched its newest website in the text message marketing industry www.TextTheBand.com. This new site is geared towards the unsigned and local band, musician or entertainer who is trying to break into the music industry, trying to get... - March 22, 2008 - JTLB Media
Piano Lessons Online a Low Cost Win-Win for Students and Their Piano Teacher
Describes a new way for students to take piano lessons online. - March 21, 2008 - Quiescence Music
“Falling (Remixes)”: Singer/Songwriter Kadis Collaborates with Renowned Asian DJs/Producers to Create Dance Music for Radio & Dance Floor
On his highly anticipated debut CD single released on MOD Records, Singaporean singer/songwriter Kadis collaborates with renowned DJs/producers Aldrin & Akien, Eddie Niguel and DJ Romy to create dance music that is accessible to both radio and dance floor. Produced by RY and written/performed... - March 21, 2008 - MOD Records
WCPE Preview! Features Andrew Manze and the Helsingborg Symphony
Andrew Manze will be interviewed on March 23, 2008, between 6-9 p.m. The interview will be based on his unique performance style, as well as, his upcoming performance at Duke University. - March 21, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM