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Compelling Crystallize Captures Coastal Character
Norine Braun’s new music video Crystallize features First Nation west coast art styled animation. - September 28, 2007 - Braun and Brains Music
The First Japanese Crowdsourcing Community Launches Humming Based Internet Social Community Site
WakuWaku Open Lab.(“WOL”) has launched Hanauter.com (http://www.hanauter.com), a humming based internet social community site which enables users to find and identify names of songs. - September 27, 2007 - WakuWaku Open Lab.
Legendary NC Rock Band "Arrogance" to Play Metrobravo! Party Thursday, September 27
Arrogance, the original rock band once called “the fountainhead of North Carolina Music (News & Observer) and who Gaff Music says “paved the way for just about every successful ‘80s and ‘90s rock act south of the Mason-Dixon” will come together again to entertain... - September 27, 2007 - Metro Magazine
Phoenix Rising Productions Does It Again
Phoenix Rising Productions is an entertainment management and booking firm with offices in Atlanta, GA and Palm Harbor, FL. The firm deals primarily with musicians of all genres. Recent expansion of the company has seen Phoenix Rising Productions branch out to also deal with actors, actresses, comedians, authors and entertainers from all genres, in an attempt to bring some fresh ideas to the local, regional and national entertainment scene. - September 25, 2007 - Phoenix Rising Productions
AlpineSoft Announces VinylStudio Version 3, with Enhanced Audio Cleanup Tools
Resurrect Your Old Vinyl LP's and Tapes - September 25, 2007 - AlpineSoft
NPR Finds Blind Texas Saxophonist in Zimbabwe?
Blind jazz saxophonist, Kevin Brown, recently had the pleasure of doing an interview with Dick Gordan from NPR. A most moving, and inspiring interview. - September 24, 2007 - Curse Buster Sound
WCPE Tenth Annual Open House to Honor Al Ruocchio
WCPE will be holding its tenth annual open house on Saturday, October 6 from 2-4 p.m. Throughout the afternoon, visitors will have the opportunity to take tours of the station, see demonstrations of how the equipment works and view the 1,200-foot tower that was recently featured on the Discovery Channel show “Hazard Pay.” In addition, visitors are encouraged to wear their craziest hat to the event in celebration of Mad Hatter Day, a holiday honoring all that is silly. - September 24, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Golden Boy (Fospassin) New Album "Top Feeling" Now available on iTunes and Amazon.com
The new album "Top Feeling" of Golden boy (Fospassin) the ultimate songwriter and king of the new way hiphop available on Amazon.com, itunes, rhapsody, emusic, napster and others. Download and order the CD on Amazon.com - September 23, 2007 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)
Dead Ninja Records CEO Kaydean Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Dead Ninja Records CEO and producer Kaydean was admitted into the hospital earlier this week for an emergency appendectomy. - September 23, 2007 - Dead Ninja Records
VH1 Selects The Rock and Roll Emporium to Help with Casting Their Newest Rock & Roll Reality Show
VH1 and the Producers of Rock of Love, Flavor of Love, I Love New York and Charm School are currently casting their newest Rock n' Roll relationship show. An open casting call will be held Tuesday September 25, 2007 at The Rock and Roll Emporium located at 205 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 during Surf City Nights. - September 22, 2007 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Cover Case Introduces New Cases for iPod Classic
CoverCase announced today the release of OnyxCase™, LeatherWrap™ and SkinWrap™, three unique cases specifically designed to complement Apple's new Classic iPod. Each case offers excellent protection against scratches and dents and is designed to complement any style. - September 21, 2007 - CoverCase.Com
Indie Groove Rock Band Stealing Jane Signs with MLC PR
Original and innovative groove rock band Stealing Jane signs with MLC PR in preparation for tours across the east coast to promote their newly released EP. - September 21, 2007 - MLC PR
Maniacal Plan to Perform at Benefit Rock Concert, Augusta Maine 9/22
Maniacal Plan, the rock outfit from NYC, will perform at the Rock Against Rape benefit concert in Augusta, Maine on September 22nd. - September 20, 2007 - Maniacal Plan
WikiMusicGuide Launches Win This CD Contest
WikiMusicGuide launches the first Win This CD contest. - September 19, 2007 - WikiWebGuide LLC
Six Independent Artists from Three States Will Vie for Grand Prizes at Final Winery Music Awards Competition
The cream of the crop will compete at the October 7 Finals of the summer-long, wine country-based competition among independent music artists. - September 18, 2007 - Winery Music Awards
New England String Ensemble Premiers New WGBH Studio
Live radio sneak preview of season opener in new WGBH studio of “Hungarian Dance,” NESE performs works of Hungarian composers Hubay, Bartok and Kurtag, featuring international award winning violinist, Irina Muresanu. - September 18, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
Tickets Now on Sale for 1964… The Tribute at Carnegie Hall; "Best Beatles Tribute Band on Earth" Return for Eighth Time
Tickets are now on sale for 1964…The Tribute’s return to legendary Carnegie Hall on Saturday, January 12th, 2008 presented by Strut Productions. Tickets may be purchased through the Carnegie Hall box office by calling (212) 247-7800 or by going online to www.carnegiehall.org. Ticket prices range from $35-$70. - September 17, 2007 - 1964…The Tribute
Music from Tanzania. New Dar-Es-Salaam CD by Ras Nas. Reggae, Afro and Dub Poetry
From heavy duby poetry to exhilarating soukous. - September 17, 2007 - Kongoi Productions
Liquid Air Lab - BBC Radio International
BBC Radio International opens rock music archive for mobile and web radio broadcast - September 15, 2007 - Liquid Air Lab
Cellist Zuill Bailey to be Featured on WCPE’s Show “Preview!”
Famed cellist Zuill Bailey will be featured on the upcoming WCPE show “Preview!” Bailey will discuss current projects and his upcoming performance with the Triad Chamber Music Society. The show will air Sunday, September 16. - September 15, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Formerly Deaf, Singer/Songwriter Raymond Gregory Releases a CD to Itunes
After overcoming the obstacle of progressive hearing loss; musical artist Raymond Gregory released a CD to several digital outlets including Itunes and Rhapsody. - September 14, 2007 - raymond gregory
Bay City Music Launches Website to Support Original Music
Company to Serve Mid Michigan’s Music Lovers in Bay City, Flint, Saginaw, Midland, Mt. Pleasant and other mid-Michigan communities. - September 14, 2007 - Bay City Music
South Padre International Music Festival Welcomes GLBT Music Enthusiasts
First annual event will be November 2-4; more than 40 acts from variety of genres will perform - September 13, 2007 - South Padre International Music Festival
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert Giving Back to the Children of South Carolina
S.D. Professionals, LLC and The Randy Parton Theater announced today that they will present the First Annual Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert, in an effort to raise awareness throughout South Carolina for the non-profit’s cause, providing children’s books to participating community children every month until the age of five. The family, fun-filled event will feature must-see performances from Jacob Timmons, Randy Parton, Heidi Lou Parton, Ryan Morris & The Moonlight Bandits. - September 12, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Benefit Concert
Allhiphop.Com's Breeding Ground Enrolls VA Artist, R.E.U.B, Into The New Freshman Class
VA Artist R.E.U.B. chosen for Breeding Ground section of #1 site hip-hop website, Allhiphop.com - September 12, 2007 - R.E.U.B.
Mainstreet Jazz Festival Kicks Off Sept. 15 in Stone Mountain
Mainstreet Jazz Festival features the best in contemporary jazz in a special outdoor setting. This year's performers are saxophonist Antonio Allen and vocalist Gabbie McGee. - September 12, 2007 - Mainstreet Community Services Association
Musicadium Artist in Top 30 New Artists to Radio Competition
Musicadium artist, Czarina, makes Top 30 in New Artists to Radio competition. - September 12, 2007 - Musicadium Pty Ltd
Indiankaraoke.com Launches Hindi Karaoke Videos of Bollywood
Indiankaraoke.com launches Hindi karaoke videos for Bollywood music lovers all over the world. Bollywood Hindi music is a popular form of music among the Indian music lovers. - September 11, 2007 - Indiankaraoke Ltd
WCPE Offers Special Programming for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
With a long history of observing the Jewish High Holy Days, WCPE will offer special programming on September 12 and 21. The programs will begin at 6 p.m. ET. - September 08, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Kevin Davison Set to Release Debut EP October 1st, 2007
Country music artist Kevin Davison set to release his debut EP "hear" on OceanVu Records October 1st, 2007. - September 07, 2007 - Kevin Davison
Embee Electronic Gmbh, Germany, a Small Entrepreneurial Company Set to Become One of the Leading Brands of Music Systems for Apple's iPod® and iPhone
EMBEE Electronics announces a brand new HiFi Home Theater System with powerful sound and sophisticated high-end design, to be made especially for Apple's popular selling spot iPod® and iPhone®. - September 06, 2007 - EMBEE Electronic GmbH
Ethan Bortnick, 6 Year Old Musician and Pianist, to Perform at the Chabad Telethon on September 9, 2007
On Sunday, September 9, millions of people will unite in song, dance, and the joy of giving. September 9 is the day of the 2007 Chabad “To Life” Telethon. Ethan Bortnick has been invited to open the Telethon with the Star Spangled Banner and perform throughout the telethon to help raise... - September 06, 2007 - Ethan Bortnick
Mark Siet Releases Deeper Meanings on Itunes Worldwide
Mark Siet releases his debut acoustic guitar CD on Itunes worldwide. - September 06, 2007 - Kitty Q Records
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio Now Accepting Guitar, Bass, Drum, Keyboard, Vocal and Ukulele Students for the Fall 2007 Semester
Are you ready to play better Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals and Ukulele? - September 06, 2007 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Double FF - Would ya Rock wit Me - Official Release
With hit singles Why and Power in the rock genre and When I Get There in Rap and hip-hop, it was only a matter of time before Double FF knew the people were going to demand a finished product. - September 05, 2007 - Double FF
All Indie Radio Adds More Indie Rock, Video News and Forums
AllIndieRadio.com expands with video news, an active forum, more Indie rock and reviews. - September 05, 2007 - All Indie Radio
Randy Parton Theatre Plans Community Appreciation Month
The Randy Parton Theatre has announced “Community Appreciation Month” during the month of September. Special “two for one” ticket prices will be available during the month. Randy Parton "Little Bit of Life" also includes special tribute to North Carolina icons. - September 04, 2007 - Randy Parton Theatre
Reggae Artists, Marcia Griffiths and Diana King, Line Up for the Trinity Fall 2007 Tour… Featuring Jamaica’s Premiere Female Artists
Trinity Tour, Presented by Jamstar Productions and Jamaica Arts Holdings, to Feature Female Reggae Artists Marcia Griffiths, Diana King and one other emerging female artist. - September 04, 2007 - Jamstar Productions, LLC
Blue Jar Signs Licensing Deal, 3 Year Management Deal and Tour of India 08
N. Ireland's only Gypsy Jazz band joins forces with 14 other international acts for a well publicized tour of India. They will also combine their skills in a highly desirable compilation cd accompanying the trip. - September 04, 2007 - Blue Jar
Curtis Macdonald - New CMMP CD Release "Cheshire Moon"
Curtis Macdonald creates a collection of New Modern Day Jazz Standards that weave a tapestry of traditional jazz piano trio with modern electronica. - September 04, 2007 - Curtis Macdonald
Haunted Voices and Haunted Voices Radio Now 501(c)(3)
HVRN Corporation is now listed as a Non for Profit Corporation! HVRN provides a community service for paranormal awareness and education. HVRN has also added new programing to their radio network, including a new 24 hours 7 days a week music station. Along with HVRN Corporations educational programs you will be sure to find what you are looking for at the HVRN Corporation. - September 03, 2007 - HVRN Corporation
Sunset Records to Start New Sunset Urban Division
Sunset Records (SRG), one of the world’s largest independent music company, has created Sunset Urban to offer a full slate of distribution, promotion, marketing and digital services for the independent urban music marketplace. In this new venture and division at SRG, Sunset’s Urban... - September 03, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
Dekema Records to Release Music via iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic and Others
Dekema Records announced today that it has established a relationship with TuneCore, an on-line music aggregator and distributor. This will allow Dekema Records to expand its current retail distribution to include outlets such as iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Napster and others. Edward Dekema, founder... - September 03, 2007 - Dekema Records
Ladies of Reggae: The Trinity Tour
A live performance showcase featuring Jamaica’s premiere female artists - September 01, 2007 - Jamstar Productions, LLC
Sunset Launches Tropical Records - New Jamaica-Based Record Label
Sunset Records (SRG) announced today that it has formed a record label with Jerome Chambers running the US operations and music industry veteran Clovis McFalling, best known for working on the island of Jamaica on worldwide reggae and dance hall acts. The new label, called Tropical Records, will... - September 01, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
WCPE’s Quarter Notes Reviews Maestro Simon Rattle’s Recent Works
In WCPE’s fall program guide, Quarter Notes, Preview! host Deana Vassar and Great Sacred Music host Ken Hoover review recent CD releases by Maestro Simon Rattle. - September 01, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Hip-Hop High Comes to Los Angeles
The High School For Recording Arts a Minnesota-based charter school will open its second campus in Hawthorne, California, becoming the first charter school to incorporate pop-culture into its curriculum. - August 31, 2007 - High School for Recording Arts
Thomas W. Seeland, Owner of Seeland Sound, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Thomas W. Seeland, owner of Seeland Sound, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. Thomas holds a Masters Degree in music from the College of New Jersey. As the owner of Seeland Music, Thomas provides sound service for various cliental. Thomas also teaches music and produces... - August 31, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Shad Harris's New Band "The Groovenators" Perform September 1st at The Saloon
The Groovenators consist of Shad Harris on vocals and keytar; Gary Hamilton on guitar, tenor sax, and vocals; Dave Peters on drums; and Myron Pipkin on bass. The Groovenators are a funky, soulful, swinging, West Coast Blues Band, based in California's Big Central Valley. - August 29, 2007 - The Groovenators
ROCKIT Releases Retro Boosters, Gets Featured in WikiMusicGuide
Retro Booster Album by the Rockit Band is WikiMusicGuide’s Featured Album of the Week. - August 29, 2007 - WikiWebGuide LLC