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Amanda Coluccio Prepares to "Fly Away"
As the Seventh Season of Fox TV’s hit reality series American Idol begins dominating the airwaves this week, one of Season Six’s most accomplished and gifted stars, 21 year old New Jersey-based singer / songwriter Amanda Coluccio, is back in the public eye as well, thanks to the... - January 25, 2008 - Arkatone Music Group Ltd.
Show Me How Videos Announces New Video Download Program and New Video on Play the Delta Blues Slide Guitar
Show Me How Videos is pleased to announce another in their instructional videos, this one on Play Delta Blues on Slide Guitar with Ruben Dobbs of Swamp Candy. - January 25, 2008 - Show Me How Videos
Checker Sedan Reaches All Major Music Venues in Detroit
Checker Sedan now offers service to all major music venues in and around the city of Detroit. These include venues such as DTE Energy Music Theatre, The Palace of Auburn Hills, Meadow Brook Hall. - January 25, 2008 - Checker Sedan
SongDoor 2007 Winners Announced
The winners of the SongDoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition have been announced. Entries were received from 13 countries on four continents. - January 24, 2008 - SongDoor
KMKplus Adds RAZR Phone Cover
KMKplus has added a line of attractive and protective covers for the popular line of RAZR cellphones from Motorola. These covers enhance and protect the RAZR from scratches or damage if dropped accidentally. - January 24, 2008 - KMKplus
KMKplus Adds iPhone Cover to Product Line
The KMKplus iPhone cover is an attractive and protective skin which will enhance as well as protect the valuable iPhone from scratches or inadvertent drops. - January 24, 2008 - KMKplus
NASCAR Drivers and Country Music Stars Inaugurate Track Chic TV
Track Chic TV inaugurates coverage of the 3rd Annual Celebration of Sound and Speed in Nashville: Where the Best of Country Music Meets the Boys of NASCAR. - January 21, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
mpRing.com: New Wave Mobile Media Distribution
Say goodbye to $3 ringtones and major record label domination. - January 20, 2008 - mpRing Inc.
WCPE Offers Birthday Tribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
In honor of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s birthday, WCPE will offer Mozart Madness the weekend of January 25-27. The weekend will feature Mozart’s symphonies, concertos, quartets and sonatas. - January 19, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Smith Street Records Announcement: The Jones Street Boys Appearing at Sundance Film Festival
After touring the Midwest in December, The Jones Street Boys are pleased to announce two appearances at the Sundance Film Festival. - January 19, 2008 - The Jones Street Boys
Australia’s Dedicated Digital Distributor Musicadium Officially Launches
Musicadium – Australia’s Dedicated Digital Distributor – is set to launch at The Zoo on Wednesday, February 13 with a fantastic showcase of local acts. The launch will feature Ranger (comprised of singer-songwriter Cameron Mckenzie, Adele from The Go-Betweens and Martin Lee of... - January 19, 2008 - Musicadium Pty Ltd
International Latin Pop Artist - Still Alive - Debut Single Hits Big
Patron Records - Latin pop artists Still Alive, who hail from Colombia South America, featured as the next big thing since Shakira coming out of Colombia; Debut their hit single video "Lady" on Latin TV. - January 18, 2008 - Patron Record
Genese Music and Entertainment Strike Deal with Baltimore Indie Label Brown FISH
Genese Music and Entertainment Group has joined forces with Brown F.I.S.H. LLC to manage the digital distribution of five releases and a part of their artist management. - January 18, 2008 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC
Roxwel and IndieSolo Team Up to Enhance User Experience
Roxwel Taps Into IndieSolo’s Niche Music Community by Adding Its Original Content to the Site - January 18, 2008 - Blastro Networks
mpGreek Introduces Free Gadget for Windows Vista™ Users
mpGreek the biggest music and entertainment network for Greek digital entertainment announced the launch of its new free gadget developed for users who run Windows Vista operating system. The gadget was produced in association with {L+A} interactive agency. The Windows Vista Gadget gives easy... - January 18, 2008 - Greased Networks Inc
Wit Announced The President (For Whom Shall I Vote) Elections 2008 Music Video
Wit (http://www.iwit.biz) announced The President (For Whom Shall I Vote) Elections 2008 Music Video. "Though this video is not what I have in mind for the music video for The President," said Wit, singer/songwriter, author. "It does add contrast as one listens to the lyrics and... - January 18, 2008 - Wit
XARC Mastering, the World’s First Fully Internet-Based Mastering Studio, is Celebrating Its Move Into the Fifth Year of Operation
Since launching December 1st, 2003, XARC Mastering has led a transformation in the mastering industry. Countless mastering studios have followed XARC’s lead and moved online. Today, XARC has a growing client base of over 800 active clients with many returning several times throughout the... - January 18, 2008 - XARC Mastering
Radical Rat Sneak Peek Invades Salt Lake City Hard Rock Cafe, 8pm-1am 1/16/08
For the third year the Radical Rat Sneak Peak will be held in the Brickhouse, a private club for members. Chicago Mike and Big Eyed Beans from Venus kicks it into high gear at 8pm, followed by James Moor playing songs from his debut album HUSH. Leopold and His Fiction will finish it off with some West Coast Rock and Roll. - January 17, 2008 - Radical Rat.com
Unique Hip Hop CD ‘In The Shadow of an Icon’ Hits Stores Jan. 15th
In stores January 15th nationwide, ‘In The Shadow of an Icon’ is a unique project putting artists from all across the nation together for a meaningful message filled CD. - January 17, 2008 - ThugLifeArmy.com
Bill Petty Nominated for IndieHeaven’s Momentum Awards
IndieHeaven.com, the leading organization supporting Independent artists in Christian music, is pleased to announce that Bill Petty has been nominated as Contemporary Artist of the Year in the 3rd annual Momentum Awards. Bill’s song, “You Can Always Come Home” from his debut... - January 16, 2008 - Bill Petty Ministries
Ronald Paige joins Genese Music as Its Vice President of I.A.L.S. Management
Genese Music attracts Ronald Paige who has worked with Pose and Motown to lead the Management section of its Independent Artist and Labels Services. - January 14, 2008 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC
Kris Ameringer, President of Dark World International, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Kris Ameringer, President of Dark World International, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Kris makes his home in Bantry, Ireland and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and finance from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dark world... - January 13, 2008 - Princeton Premier
WCPE Preview! Features Acclaimed Flutist Mimi Stillman
Interview to Air Sunday, January 13 at 7 p.m. ET. - January 12, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Eyran Records Releases Exclusive Digital - Only Single, Somthin’ N’You
Master pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen and body percussionist Jimmy Elcock to pre-release the title-track single from their new album on Eyran Records. - January 12, 2008 - Eyran Records
David Amlen, Co-Founder of Legacy Recording Studios, Talks About Understanding Celebrity Needs on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
David Amlen of Legacy Recording Studios talks with Robert Reiss about understanding celebrity needs of stars like Aretha Franklin and Mick Jagger, the complexities of sophisticated recording, and managing a business in a high profile arts field. Amlen talks about Legacy’s business culture, leadership, “going the extra mile,” and his philosophy of being both visible and invisible. - January 11, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
WCPE Preview! Features Soprano Talise Trevigne
Soprano Talise Trevigne will be featured on the weekly WCPE program, Preview! on Sunday, January 13. The interview will air during the program that runs from 6-9 p.m. - January 11, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
New Dance Studio Offers a Unique Dance, Theatre, Music and Fitness Opportunity for Children, Adults
On December 8, 2007 The Studio at North Park opened its doors and celebrated its Grand Opening, introducing a new dance studio to the community of North Park, SD. The Studio at North Park offers an extensive array of dance, theatre, music and fitness programs for students of all ages, including Creative Movement (Preschool), Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Ballroom Dance, Acting classes, Guitar lessons, Piano lessons, Voice lessons, Yoga and Pilates. - January 10, 2008 - The Studio at North Park
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Rachel Z
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series presents Rachel Z in concert at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, on February 21, 2008 at 8 p.m. Admission to this concert is free; suggested donation $10. Rachel Z and her piano trio mesmerized audiences at the Erie Art Museum Blues &... - January 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series will present a special Black History Month performance by the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex, 423 State Street. Admission to this concert is free; suggested donation $10. For 30 years, Ethnic... - January 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Burkina Electric
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series presents Burkina Electric in concert at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, on February 10, 2008 at 3 p.m. Admission to this concert is free; suggested donation $10. Burkina Electric, a band of four musicians and two dancers is the first... - January 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Finalists Announced in String Competition
New England String Ensemble Announces Finalists in 12th Annual String Competition. - January 10, 2008 - New England String Ensemble
Rapper GAHD Promotes Himself as the Entity “GAHD Inc.” and Offers Shares in His Privately Held Company
Rapper GAHD offers the public a chance to invest in his work by incorporating himself and allowing fans to share in his success. - January 09, 2008 - GAHD Inc.
MyMusicSite.com Giving Recording Artists, Record Producers and Music Buyers the Independence They Crave
New Website Takes Control Out of Music Labels’ Hands and Puts It Back Where It Belongs. - January 09, 2008 - MyMusicSite.com
Fire Apes Set to Perform at POPAsheville Music Festival
The Fire Apes, an award winning Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing as part of the POPAsheville Festival on January 20th, at 9:00 pm at Stella Blue in Asheville, North Carolina. - January 09, 2008 - The Fire Apes
News Blog, Frantik Forum and Added Functionality for More Reader Interaction
Frantik is pleased to announce added functionality for more reader interaction. - January 09, 2008 - Frantik Magazine Online
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ Raising Sand, Andy Palacio’s Watina Named Albums of the Year by The Music Box
The Music Box critics John Metzger and Douglas Heselgrave have named their top albums of 2007. - January 07, 2008 - The Music Box
Chris Carder Has Been Nominated for 2008 Momentum Awards
Chris Carder has been nominated as “Contemporary Artist of the Year” and his song “Trust” has been nominated as “Song of the Year.” - January 07, 2008 - Chris Carder
Apes Close 2007 as AirSpun's "Best Rock" AirGods
AirSpun, Inc. today announced The Fire Apes AirSpun’s "Best of 2007" Music AirGods poll in the Rock genre category. - January 07, 2008 - The Fire Apes
Mozart Makes This Band More Than a Band
Music students at the Crane School of Music apply their Classical music studies to a unique setting: a Ska-Punk band. - January 05, 2008 - Behind Bad Luck!
Guitar Virtuoso Dave Kilminster Begins 2008 on a High Note
Dave Kilminster has gained notice around the world as he sang and played to millions in a 110 show extravaganza with Roger Waters’ global staging of the Dark Side of the Moon Tour in 2006 and 2007. He has been interviewed by media around the world and featured in newspapers, radio, television and magazine interviews as his lead guitar work impressed both fans and critics alike. He continues with Roger Waters in 2008 and has released his rock album Scarlet to international acclaim. - January 04, 2008 - QEDG Managgement
Rice Technology Solutions to Offer Custom Music Production Computer Systems
Rice Technology Solutions announces new line of custom music production computer systems. New line-up to include models for every budget, from beginners to professionals. - January 04, 2008 - Rice Technology Solutions
Rapper Dominates Dr. Demento Countdown
For the first time in the 37-year history of the Dr. Demento Show, a single artist held four of the top five most-requested songs of the year. Sudden Death, a New Jersey comedy-rap act that scored Funny Five hits on the show throughout 2007, found themselves at the top of the charts when the year-end Funny 25 countdown aired December 30th. Sudden Death's songs were featured in the #1, #2 and #4 slots, and the group was featured as a guest vocalist on song #5. - January 03, 2008 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC
R&B Pop Artist Janid Signs New Deal with Zonisphere Records
Zonisphere Records is thrilled to announce the worldwide signing of "New York's Sexiest Latina" and beloved songbird, Janid. With this new $1.2M record deal, Zonisphere will incorporate Janid as their flagship artist while expanding the "Janid" brand even further through... - January 02, 2008 - Zonisphere Records
How Far Will the Evolution of Music Take Us?... Leave It to TurnItUp Media to Find Out
After numerous music download sites have come and gone, the complete package has finally come and is here to stay. - January 02, 2008 - TurnItUp Media, LLC
WCPE Preview! to Offer Best of 2007 Recap January 6
Vassar and Jordan Will Present Their Top 2007 Classical Recordings Picks - January 02, 2008 - WCPE 89.7FM
Quentin Elias and Electro Boy Inc Begin Work on LOVE CONFUSION, the Forthcoming New Album
Superstar Quentin Elias and Los Angeles based dance producer FLASH of electro boy inc hit the studio in Los Angeles CA, to begin recording his forthcoming music album titled LOVE CONFUSION. - January 01, 2008 - Electro Boy Inc
Chicago Dance Band Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Classic Style
Teddy Lee Orchestra one of America's last great dance bands celebrates its 50th year of performing the music of an era and releasing a CD: "An American Dance Band" Teddy Lee Orchestra. - December 31, 2007 - Teddy Lee Orchestra
The Dead Pyates Society to Auction Title of Their Debut Album on Ebay
The Dead Pyrates Society are putting the naming rights to their debut album for sale on eBay. As veterans of the music world for nearly forty years, the Dead Pyrates have decided that it is time to release an independent record to celebrate their heritage as musicians. - December 30, 2007 - Dead Pyrates Society
Indie Band Releases Entire Album as a Free Enhanced Podcast
Minneapolis, Minnesota based Radio Orphans are releasing their new album entitled "Unclaimed Freight" in its entirety, as part of their free weekly podcast. - December 30, 2007 - Radio Orphans
iUniverse Publishes "Neo-Modernist" Novel by Robert Crooke
iUniverse called Sunrise “an entertaining, literate, moving, and witty tale…a clever re-imagining of The Great Gatsby.” - December 29, 2007 - Robert Crooke