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Musicians and Celebrities Sail the Atlantic for World Peace
Musicians and Celebrities set sail March 8th from Spain to America on a 54 foot yacht with a stop in Jamaica. - February 21, 2008 - BackStage Pass
Composer James Falzone Offers His Song of Roland to the Children of South Evanston
The Musical Offering partners with Oakton Elementary School and eclectic composer James Falzone in a cross-curricular arts in education project celebrating friendship and valor in the time of Charlemagne this May 2008 with Falzone's original "The Song of Roland: A Music Mural." - February 20, 2008 - The Musical Offering
Retro Still Rocks on Boopity Bop
Jeff Stone’s new CD proves that retro styles of music still rock. - February 20, 2008 - Jeff Stone Rocks.com
Farview Recording, Chicago, is Pleased to Announce the Release of Rock Drums Volume III
Farview Recording, creator of the original rock drum samples for Drumagog, has carried on their tradition of excellence with the 3rd installment of the Rock Drums series, featuring superior, innovative and unique drum samples. Farview Recording's owner and chief engineer, Jay Walsh, is committed to... - February 20, 2008 - Farview Recording
iCON the Mic King Releases "The Reintroduction" for Free Download
Emcee iCON the Mic King releases free "Reintroduction" mixtape via internet. - February 20, 2008 - iCON the Mic King
Got Any tar?... 'Apes Follow IPO to Chapel Hill
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing at the first ever International Pop Overthrow (IPO) Festival in Chapel Hill on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 8:30 pm. - February 17, 2008 - The Fire Apes
"YouMusic.jp" - a New Japanese Music Website Supporting Artists Who Aspire to Make a Major Debut and to Perform on International Stages One Day
A new website geared toward new music artists, "YouMusic.jp", is announcing its pre-launch phase today. YouMusic displays music performances by such artists and allows their audience to post their comments freely. It is a free, "community-minded" website, available in both... - February 17, 2008 - Simulingual, Inc.
DOT.TUNES Revenues Driven by iPhone, iPod Touch, Wii and PSP Plug-In Sales
DOT.TUNES, the web application that puts a user’s entire iTunes library at their fingertips allowing content to be accessed from virtually any target device with a web browser, continues to expand its brand, and the company’s coffers, through the sale of popular plug-ins including the iPhone, iPod Touch, Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstaton plug-ins. - February 16, 2008 - DOT.TUNES
Wingert-Jones Publications’ Composer Gary P. Gilroy Writing for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games
Wingert-Jones Publications announces that Gary P. Gilroy will write and arrange new music for the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Mr. Gilroy has written many works for Wingert-Jones and continues to produce the highest quality of work in the educational music world. Along with Dave... - February 16, 2008 - Wingert-Jones Publications
Music Artists Earn 100% of Sales Anywhere
New earBuzz Player/Widget delivers 100% model to artists’ sites. - February 15, 2008 - earBuzz.com, LLC
50 Cent Lyrics Online is Launched
50CentLyricsOnline.com was launched on February 2, 2008 and contains the lyrics to every song by 50 Cent. - February 15, 2008 - 50 Cent Lyrics Online
WCPE Preview! Features Carolina Ballet of Raleigh, N.C.
The WCPE weekly program Preview! will feature an interview with Robert Weiss, artistic director of the Carolina Ballet. The interview will air during the station’s Sunday, February 17 program that runs from 6 to 9 p.m. - February 15, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Wingert-Jones Publications Announces a Brand New Look On-Line
Wingert-Jones Publications announces a brand new look for wjpublications.com. Wingert-Jones Publications announces an excellent new look to their web site wjpublications.com. New features to the website include complete catalog listings, a featured composer’s gallery, top-sellers, and a... - February 15, 2008 - Wingert-Jones Publications
Roxwel’s Valentine’s Week Lineup: Who Needs Flowers and Candy?
Roxwel.com’s Latest Original Shows Covering Rock, Metal and Indie Industry News and Artists - February 15, 2008 - Blastro Networks
‘Apes Embark on Rock and Roll Adventure
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, draw the focus on The Rock and Roll Report for Tuesday, February 12, 2008. - February 14, 2008 - The Fire Apes
The Town of Hempstead on Long Island Welcomes RandirobicsTM for an Unforgettable Children’s Fitness Event
RandirobicsTM comes to The Town of Hempstead on April 24th and 25th for a children’s fitness entertainment event - February 13, 2008 - Randimedia
15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest Declares Johnny Rodgers a Winner
After reviewing thousand of entries, music judges select Johnny Rodgers' song Home to Mendocino as best in category. - February 13, 2008 - Johnny Rodgers
An Evening with Warpharin
Warpharin will be playing Bar Louie (5201 W War Memorial Drive • Peoria, IL 309.282.7400) - February 11, 2008 - Warpharin
New Song, Ode to New Orleans, About Hurricane Katrina, by Louisiana Artist Daniel Glen Timms Hits the Radio Airwaves with a Music Video That Urges Restoration of the City
Singer, songwriter, guitarist Daniel Glen Timms has just released his first single, "Ode to New Orleans," from his new album, La La Land, on Blue Earth Records. The song is about the Louisiana-native artist's Hurricane Katrina experience, and is being played on the radio throughout the United States and at radio stations in Europe. - February 11, 2008 - Blue Earth Records
SIR Magazine (Southeast Indie Report) Announces Rock Band Senona and Hiphop Phenom Bigg Jigg Will Grace the Double Cover of the Winter 2008 Release
Atlanta-based SIR Magazine announces double cover feature of Bigg Jigg and Senona. Publication is released quarterly to highlight indie talent of all genres and generate promotional exposure of the talent to industry professionals and music enthusiasts. Thousands of copies are circulated to record labels, music conferences and radio stations among other prominent outlets. - February 10, 2008 - SIR Magazine
New Rock Music Website Launched
InternationalBrands has launched a new free rock music website at www.acidrock.com. - February 10, 2008 - International Brands
Radio Orphans Podcast 137 Now Available
Episode 137 of the Radio Orphans Podcast is now available and includes independent music from Blood Red Sun, Strangers In Wonderland, Hinterland, Abra Moore, redstarrising, Clarity and The Brothers P, and Radio Orphans. - February 09, 2008 - Radio Orphans
Kameko Hires WeRoqq Publicity and Promotion
The “Extraterrestrial Rock Star” Signs with PR firm to Launch Debut Album. - February 09, 2008 - WeRoqq Publicity & Promotion
Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit - Broadway as You've Never Seen It Before at The Ridgefield Playhouse
Come see the Broadway shows you love like you’ve never seen them before. The sidesplitting savagery known as “Forbidden Broadway” is on the road again. Now celebrating its 25th year, this year’s version includes the puppets of “Avenue Q,” the witches of “Wicked,” Billy Joel’s “Movin' Out,” and new looks at old favorites. This comedy musical review that affectionately spoofs the shows we all love, will be at The Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2008. - February 08, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Hindu Kush Beats Out 70 Acts to Win Battle of the Bands and Has "Day Fire" Featured in Warner Bros Film
New Psychedelic Dance Rock band has two big wins in one week. - February 08, 2008 - Hindu Kush
WCPE Preview! Features Burning Coal Theatre of Raleigh, N.C. - Interview with the Artistic Director to Air Sunday, February 10
WCPE’s weekly program, Preview!, will feature an interview with Jerome Davis, artistic director of Burning Coal Theatre Company. The interview will air on Sunday, February 10. - February 08, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Multi-Talented Artist/Producer Christina K. Enters Licensing Agreement with MTV Networks to Feature Original Songs and Production
2008 is set to be a very big year for Christina K., as her catchy and original tunes find a home with one of the worlds most popular music networks. - February 06, 2008 - Christina K.
Bill Petty Named Finalist for Male Vocalist of the Year in 2008 Momentum Awards
IndieHeaven.com, the leading organization supporting Independent artists in Christian music, is pleased to announce that Bill Petty has been nominated as a Male Vocalist of the Year finalist in the in the 3rd annual Momentum Awards. These prestigious awards will be presented at the upcoming CIA... - February 06, 2008 - Bill Petty Ministries
The Mardi Gras Party Continues at The Ridgefield Playhouse with the Return of Buckwheat Zydeco
Buckwheat Zydeco's powerful and haunting version of the classic, "Cryin' in the Streets" appears on "Our New Orleans: A Benefit Album for the Gulf Coast" along with songs by Allen Toussaint and Dr. John (both of whom have appeared at the Playhouse). After a sold out performance in 2007, Buckwheat is bringing that New Orleans sound to The Ridgefield Playhouse during Mardi Gras, on Sun., Feb. 17 at 8 p.m., as part of the Danbury Audi Jazz Series. Each attendee gets Mardi Gras beads as they enter. - February 05, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Free MP3 Downloads from Journey Close's Website Enables Emerging Artists to Reach Vast Audience
Providing music fans with a unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of music, Journey Close Music (an affiliate of Amazon) is offering free and low-priced mp3 downloads of eclectic compilations on its website. The latest offering, is an assortment of 15 different jazz, soul, pop, rock and... - February 05, 2008 - Journey Close Music
South Tenth Records Kicks Off 2008 With The John Sullivan Brigade's Second Rock Music CD
South Tenth Records is kicking off 2008 with the John Sullivan Brigade’s second CD, A Sound Opportunity For Your Last Music Purchase, alongside the frontman’s second rock music novel, Opportunity Rocking, as well as the band’s first video single, “In Control”, on... - February 04, 2008 - South Tenth Records
"Ethical Diva" Danelle Harvey and Tygahoney Music Announce 2008 Tours and Album "Tortured Soul"
Danelle Harvey embarks on the Tygahoney Music presents Fair Trade Fortnight 2008 Acoustic Tour and album due for release in Spring 2008. - February 04, 2008 - Tygahoney Music, LLC dba Female MusicPreneru International
Rich & Famous Upper Westside Tour Reveals Shock-Jock, Italian Designer and English Superstar All Reside in Same Upper Westside Luxury Apartment Building
Rich & Famous Tours reveals that a famous Italian designer who goes by one name starting with the letter A, a member of the "royal family" of English actors, and a disgraced “shock-jock” radio star all live in the same “white-glove” apartment house on Manhattan’s Upper Westside. Jim Dykes, President and Guide of Rich & Famous Tours, says “The Rich & Famous Tour whisks starstruck visitors and curious locals through the most exciting celebrity-filled neighborhoods in the Big Apple. - February 03, 2008 - Rich and Famous Tours
Sunset to Release Videos of Robert Gordon, Tommy Conwell and Reach Around Rodeo Clowns on DVD and as Video Downloads
Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) will allow Amazon’s Unbox to release a download-to-burn version of five (5) new Reach Around Rodeo Clowns videos, a Tommy Conwell live performance from 1996 and a rare Robert Gordon live concert - all are due out starting late February. The video downloads will be released on the same days as the official DVD releases. - February 03, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Stardust Shines Brighter with Prestigious Parenting Award
Lullaby collection earns esteemed 2008 Best Product iParenting Media Award - February 03, 2008 - Cher & Gene Klosner
Shania D to Release Debut EP Early Spring 08
Indiefied Artist and Electric SuperLuva Femme-Spinner Answers the Call. - February 03, 2008 - Indiefied
Contemporary Drums and Percussion Summer Camp in Orlando Florida from June 5-7, 2008
The event that will gather the best percussionists of the world under one roof. - February 02, 2008 - Contemporary Latin Music Educators, LLC
WCPE Expands Offerings to Mandarin Speaking Audience
New Web site Goodien.org Reaches World’s Largest Language Population. - February 02, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Myxing It Up: Apes Pickup Another Spotlight
Myxer Inc., today announced that “Hey Kate!” from The Fire Apes as the Myxer “Pick of the Day” (POTD) for Wednesday, January 30th. The POTD is exclusively featured on the homepage of Myxer website. Roughly 150,000 users visit the Myxer website daily, and every user who signs... - February 01, 2008 - The Fire Apes
Give Peace a Chants World Sound Healing Day – Feb. 14, 2008
A global event on Valentine's Day in which thousands of people throughout the planet project a healing sound for the Earth. Conceived by Sound Healing pioneer Jonathan Goldman, this is the 6th World Sound Healing Day--the first in which Temple of Sacred Sound, an interactive Internet website, will be launched in order for people to sound together in cyberspace to raise the consciousness of the planet. This event will be measured by the Global Consciousness Project out of Princeton, NJ. - January 31, 2008 - Healing Sounds
Jax Streeter World's First Virtual Recording Artist Performs for TV Show Gossip Girls SIM in Second Life
Jax Streeter performs live on the SIM of CWTV Show Gossip Girl in Second Life to a packed audience both in-world and out. - January 31, 2008 - Jax Streeter Virtual Artist
Rock Town Hall Will Live Blog During Tom Petty’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
The popular music discussion blog, Rock Town Hall, will be presenting it’s annual Super Bowl Halftime “Live Hot Blogging Action” on Sunday, February 3 followed on Monday with a “Post Show Wrap-up.” This event is open to the public. - January 31, 2008 - Rock Town Hall
Teens to be Treated to Intimate "Conversation with…" Singer Songwriter Randi Driscoll, Interviewed by Radio Personality Midori
Teen Girls can meet Randi Driscoll and 94.9 FM DJ Midori live at Young Women’s Leadership Program, which provides Free Training and Development to San Diego’s ‘emerging and undiscovered’ young women. Event date: Saturday, February 2, 2008 9:30 am -11:30am - January 30, 2008 - Jenna Druck Foundation
Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival Website Launch
The official website of the Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival is now live. Log in to http://www.celebrationofpraisefestival.com for the latest festival news. Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival, staged in partnership between Solid Rock Productions and the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting... - January 30, 2008 - Solid Rock Productions
Rising Country Star Jimmy Aldridge Reaches Internet Milestone
Country music artist Jimmy Aldridge has reached an internet milestone, reaching over 50,000 listeners on Myspace.com. Over the last few years Myspace has introduced several new musical acts to the national market, and Aldridge is in a position to be next. Aldridge's music is a combination of... - January 30, 2008 - Jimmy Aldridge
A Valentine for Santa Monica American Cultural Youth Ambassadors. “The Little Girls” Rock the Playhouse, 80’s Music Phenomenon Reunites.
It’s original 80's girls group “The Little Girls” in Concert performing old and new material off their soon to be released album - a special appearance at the intimate Santa Monica Playhouse in a one night only special benefit concert for the Playhouse American Cultural Youth Ambassadors’ UK ’08 Tour. - January 29, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
J Henry Returns with CODE RED - CD Release Party January 31st Crash Mansion New York City
J-Henry is back with his sophomore album CODE RED, digitally available on January 29, 2008 on all major digital service providers. J-Henry along with co-producer & guitarist Anthony Krizan (former guitarist for the '90s band the Spin Doctors) added a lot of texture and instrumentation to this CD. The Code Red CD Release Party will be held in NYC's Crash Mansion on January 31, 2008. - January 28, 2008 - J Henry
Mixx Maker Introduces the Collaborative Mixtape and Rallies Music Industry Support
Project Opus Technologies has given the mixtape a collaborative twist with the launch of Mixx Maker, a Facebook application that lets you make 'Mixxs', virtual mixtapes with your friends. - January 28, 2008 - Project Opus Technologies
Press Release PR Announced as PR Agency for Toronto Independent Music Awards
Continues strong links to the Canadian indie music scene with exclusive TIMA deal - January 27, 2008 - Press Release PR
Nashville Singer/Songwriter Bobby Pizazz Performs in Concert at French Quarter Cafe
Nashville singer/songwriter Bobby Pizazz performs in concert at French Quarter Cafe, Saturday evening, February 2, 2008 celebrating the kick-off of Mardi Gras 2008. Pizzaz and his four-piece band, Rhythm Train, “featuring: John Heinrich, Eddie Watson John Terrance and Hugh Waddell”... - January 27, 2008 - Bobby Pizazz