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Southerncare Companies Announces the Next Pop Superstar Melissa Cohee to Perform at Phase 54

Wendy Benson with Southerncare Companies is the Publicist/Marketing Assistant for Melissa Cohee and has booked her at Phase 54 for her first weekly demanded performances beganing Thursday November 29, 2007 and every Thursday night at 9pm thur December. - November 25, 2007 - Melissa Cohee

New Orleans Artist Mercure Inks Deal with Elevated Minds Music Group (EMMG)

New Orleans-based indie musician Mercure announced an agreement between his team and promotion / distribution giant Elevated Minds. On the heels of his full-length debut Beyond Good & Evil, Thomas "Mercure" Hudson will become CEO of Mercure Music, LLC. - November 25, 2007 - Elevated Minds Music Group

The New EG-18000 Magic Sing from WebbyShop

This season's must-have is a sure-fire hit to all music lovers as WebbyShop presents the 2008 Magic Sing Wireless Microphone Karaoke. From Understudy to Diva Featuring more than 2000 songs, this new gadget is the perfect companion that will hone every talent and fulfil everyone’s dream of... - November 24, 2007 - WebbyShop

TurnItUp Media to Offer High Fidelity, Legal, DRM-Free Music Downloads, Zero Cost to the Public

In a time when the power of the internet is showing signs of media domination TurnItUp Media™, the first and only Anti-Piracy Fighting Ad-based Music Service Provider offers High Fidelity, DRM Free Legal Music Downloads for a new digital music revolution. - November 23, 2007 - TurnItUp Media, LLC

Amanda Baker Wins Best Music Video Award in Italy

Italian win sets the stage for Music Oz awards in Australia - November 22, 2007 - Worldview

World Film Magic Announces New Music Releases, Latin and Rock en Espanol

World Film Magic Distribution, a film, home video, and music distributor, announces the release to major stores like Wal Mart, Target and the Internet, of their exclusive artists Ana Rocio, El Blanco de Sinaloa, and Audaz de la Sierra. According to president Paloma Villarreal and CEO Jose... - November 22, 2007 - Exhibe Flix

Mind, Body and Soul. Music Has Taken Control

From the stage to the studio, recent Scribble Jam Beatbox Champion Poizunus decides to spice up his approach to making beats. - November 22, 2007 - Poizunus

Sarasota Youth Opera to Perform in Two December Concerts

Sarasota Youth Opera has scheduled two performances open to the public in December. - November 22, 2007 - Sarasota Opera

20 Finalists for myStage Music Contest

myStage, the biggest Greek online music contest has reached the final voting process. On November 16th mpGreek together with Warner Music have released the 20 finalists voted by the mpGreek users and fans. Artists from Greece and abroad have been contesting for the ultimate prize of getting a... - November 22, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc

New England String Ensemble Announces Flute Competition Winners

First Place winner Katherine Griffith of Weston performs in December “Sacred & Profane” concerts - November 22, 2007 - New England String Ensemble

WCPE New World Weekend

Thanksgiving Programming Honors American Composers and Homeland Favorites. - November 21, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM

Hip Hop/Rap Event at the El Torito Pub on Avenida Revolucion # 879, Tijuana, BC, Mexico

MC IPAK announces a 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 18th bi-cultural Mexican-Chicano Hip Hop/Rap event at the El Torito Pub on Avenida Revolucion # 879, Tijuana, BC, Mexico. Performers include MC IPAK desde el DF, Aztlan FM de California, and four local Tijuana artists, Pennock, Legion Marverl, Q-Flash... - November 18, 2007 - alianza de la rima

"Nipplepalooza" Comedy Music Showcase Returns to Rochester

Following the success of its first two installments in Rochester, the Nipplepalooza comedy music showcase is returning this month, with a bigger venue and a new lineup. This year's line up features Rochester's own Worm Quartet, along with Sudden Death, Rob Balder, Carla Ulbrich, and headliner Ookla The Mok. The show is being presented by FIDIM Interactive, LLC for The Funny Music Project and will take place November 30th at the California Brew Haus in Rochester, NY. - November 17, 2007 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC

Oomix – a Music Revolution

New Website Allows Musicians To Make Music Anytime, Anywhere, with Anyone in the World – And Sell It. - November 17, 2007 - Oomix

WebbyShop Launches New Music Site

WebbyShop launches http://www.magicsing.us, the first search engine and directory for Magic Sing artists and songs. - November 17, 2007 - WebbyShop

International Reggae Artists, Chaka Demus & Pliers Announce the Back Off The Wall North American Tour 2007

Reggae's best selling duo, Chaka Demus & Pliers, tour North America for the first time - November 16, 2007 - Jamstar Productions, LLC

Singme.com Launches Christmas Karaoke Catalog

Singme.com (http://www.singme.com), the world’s first and only mp3 karaoke and video karaoke download store launches its Christmas song catalog. Celebrating the theme “Sing with Friends this Holiday Season,” Singme! now offers popular Christmas songs like Jolly Old Saint... - November 16, 2007 - Singme.com

Pena Dynasty Group Presents Urban Latino Stars Showcase at Legendary Spot : the Sugar Bar

Live event producer Pena Dynasty Productions announces showcase to celebrate Latin hip-hop music with performances by tomorrow's stars. - November 14, 2007 - Pena Dynasty Group

Realize Records Artist Chris Bruni Receives Five Nominations on Grammy Entry List

Realize Records recording artist and Philadelphia native, Chris Bruni has received five nominations on the Grammy entry list for his 2007 release “Watch Me Burn.” The 50th Annual Grammy entries include Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year for “Watch Me Burn,”... - November 13, 2007 - Realize Records

Graph Tech’s Revolutionary New Program Helps Dealers & Distributors Increase Profits

Consumer demand prompts leading guitar nut and saddle manufacturer to implement new system - November 11, 2007 - Graph Tech Guitar Labs

On His Way to Stardom: JUMZ Announces Tour Dates

Indie rap artist JUMZ announces the launch of the first upcoming “My Head Is Swollen” European Tour beginning in December in France. - November 10, 2007 - Pena Dynasty Group

WCPE Veterans Day Tribute

National Radio Station Honors Those Who Have Served Their Country - November 09, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM

WCPE Preview! Features Leon Fleisher

Interview to Air Sunday, November 11 at 7 p.m. ET - November 09, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM

Juno Records Releases Exclusive Remixes by Dimitri from Paris and Lindstrom

The latest installment of the Juno 10th anniversary series sees exclusive remixes by Dimitri from Paris and Lindstrom. Tracks are remixes of two club classics by Imagination, the disco supergroup who had 11 chart hits in the 1980s. - November 09, 2007 - Juno Records

Rapper The Game’s BWS Europe Department Will Drop First Official Release

In an effort to expand exposure for the European division of Compton’s native rapper The Game and his Black Wall Street music label, BWS Europe’s debut mix tape will be released on their official website later this week. - November 09, 2007 - The Black Wall Street Europe

Orlando Band Rehearsal Facility Now Offers Free Recording Studio to All Members

The Outer Limit Studios in Orlando, FL now offers free recording services to all member bands. Rehearse at The Outer Limit Studios and receive free time in the recording studio. - November 08, 2007 - The Outer Limit Studios Entertainment Services

Six-Year-Old Musician Ethan Bortnick to Perform at The 20th Anniversary Celebration of Showboats International Boys & Girls Club Rendezvous at Fisher Island

Other performers that will take part at the event are The Village People, The Pointer Sisters, Gloria Gayner and The Blues Brothers Revue. - November 08, 2007 - Ethan Bortnick

Indie Bands Riding a Viral Video Tidal Wave to Virtual Fame

Indie band The Knockarounds, YouTube's most subscribed music channel this week, are one of the many new DIY bands who are taking advantage of the viral video phenomena to use micro-budget videos to gain cyber-lebrity status. - November 08, 2007 - TheKnockarounds

Musical Debut of Sultry Vocalist Robbi Spencer, Producer, Writer, Vocalist, Guitarist CD/DVD Set - Speak 2 Me

A fusion of neo soul, acoustic, jazz and world, Robbi comes with a smooth sound that can relax even the most critical of music ears...composed, performed, produced, published and mixed by Robbi. - November 08, 2007 - Robbi Spencer

Soul Food Reaches the Parts Bling Cannot Reach

UK Gospel Choir, IDMC celebrate 13 years together on 1-12-2007, with a live recording and exhibition in London's Dominion Centre. Performing songs from their back catalogue and new project, Soul Food. - November 08, 2007 - IDMC

SongDoor Competition Entry Deadline is Nov. 15th

The SongDoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition entry deadline is November 15. Entrants can complete the entire entry process, including song and lyric uploads, through the SongDoor website (www.songdoor.com). - November 08, 2007 - SongDoor

Finalists Announced in 07-08 New England String Ensemble Flute Competition

New England String Ensemble Announces Finalists in the 5th Annual Flute Competition judged by legendary flutists Doriot Anthony Dwyer and Fenwick Smith. - November 08, 2007 - New England String Ensemble

Experiencing Love Through Music

Announcing a benchmark in Donnie C's career as an Indie Neo-Soul Recording Artist. This event will capture Donnie C's vision to incorporate love within music of all genres, including his very own. Donnie C wishes to bring back the holistic & organic energy & presence to all cultures &... - November 07, 2007 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac

Standing Out in a Crowd

TheDownloadsMp3.com focuses on customer service as way to stand out among the crowd of music downloading sites on the internet - November 07, 2007 - TheDownloadsMp3.com

The Prince of Pop Music Has Completed His Album; Album Release Party is Scheduled for April 24 and 26 2008 at the Mansion Night Club in Miami; His Label is Value Link

Critics are calling it the best Pop Album since Michael Jackson's Thriller. - November 06, 2007 - Value Link Records

TriviaOnNet.com Reaches 10,000 Members

10,000 registered players already joined the online trivia community that features real money games. - November 06, 2007 - Skilled Partners

New Album, Mentalite Africaine, by Prince Eyango

Prince Eyango emerged from the African music scene in the late '80s to become one of the continent's most popular musicians. Born in a rural, mountainous region of Cameroon, far from the center of African pop music, Prince Eyango's talents were recognized at the age of seven when he began singing... - November 06, 2007 - Prince Eyango

New Gospel Jazz Internet Radio Station Available: the Call Letters Are WGJB

WGJB Gospel Jazz Internet Radio is an Internet radio station dedicated to giving God Praise through Jazz music. They play Jazz artists like Ron Brown, Todd Ledbetter, Ben Tankard and More. - November 06, 2007 - Spirital Dance L.L.C.

'Hit Number One' Sets Fire to the Worldwide Music Industry in Search of Best Musical Talent

Hit Number One is the first website of its kind to bring together music professionals and aspiring artists from all over the world, so that only real talent can make it to the top. - November 05, 2007 - HitNumberOne.com

New York Honor for Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Organizers

Diana Ross, Anita Baker and Billy Ocean for Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues 2008 - November 04, 2007 - Committee To Celebrate Guyana

Minnesota Vikings’ Bryant McKinnie Joins Together with Pleasure P of Pretty Ricky to Establish Swagga Entertainment

Venture to be Documented in Reality Television Project - November 04, 2007 - Bryant McKinnie

Get Ready for "Dex Davis Day!" on Thursday, November 15, 2007

Independent Los Angeles Children’s Gospel Record Label Launches It’s First ‘Ground-Breaking History-Making Animated Cartoon DVD. - November 04, 2007 - TGKS Records

Frantik Thanksgiving - a New Team Member

FRantik is announcing a new team member to join the Frantik Team, just in time for Thanksgiving. - November 03, 2007 - Frantik Magazine Online

The Fire Apes Prepare for Battle in Atlanta

The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band based out of Charleston, SC, will be performing in the next round of the Bodog Battle of the Bands on Wednesday, November 7th, at Vinyl, Atlanta, GA. Qualifying for this year’s battle based on strength of performance and fan voting, The Fire Apes,... - November 03, 2007 - The Fire Apes

New Music Billboard Features New Artists

About New Music Billboard.com: Best New Music Billboard and Music Community. MP3 downloads, streaming audio and charts. We are on the web at http://www.newmusicbillboards.com - November 03, 2007 - New Music Billboard

Fire Apes to Play International Pop Overthrow Festival

The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing at the International Pop Overthrow Festival on November 11th, at 3:30 pm at The Baggot Inn, New York, NY. The Fire Apes were one of 60 bands from around the world that were chosen to perform at this well established... - November 01, 2007 - The Fire Apes