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Leonardo Da Vinci in Locarno
A contemporary music concert, created after Leonardo da Vinci's drawings, composed by Emanuel Pimenta, to celebrate the 500 years of the only still existent building by Leonardo, in Locarno, Switzerland. - August 28, 2007 - ASA Art and Technology
Red Nation Radio Presents the First American Indian Music Radio Show in the City of Los Angeles; “Music Has the Power to Bring Us All Together”tm
Red Nation Holdings, Inc, and its subsidiary Red Nation Radio are announcing the historic first broadcast of an American Indian radio show in a Top 5 Radio market in the U.S. Red Nation Radio (RNR) has entered into a arrangement with Pacifica Radio's KPFK, FM 90.7 in the Greater Los Angeles area... - August 26, 2007 - Red Nation Media
Ayinde Howell Stars in White Lies Black Sheep Screening at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival September 6-15, 2007
Budding actor, Ayinde Howell, stars in James Spooner’s White Lies Black Sheep, debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival. Chosen from a pool of a quarter-million submissions, this coming of age story will show three times during the festivities (September 9, 11, 13). Ayinde shares... - August 25, 2007 - Ayinde Howell
Jacksonville Recording Studio is Bringing Music Education to the Masses with Its Free Music Business Training Workshops
Since opening its doors in May 2007, E.R.R.U.P.T. Studios (which stands for Envisioning Rap, R&B, Urban, Potential) has seen wide success. As a show of appreciation to the positive response from the community, studio owners Jeron Davis and Brian R. Arnold feel it is time to give back. - August 25, 2007 - E.R.R.U.P.T Studios
The Funny Music Project Launches The Sideshow
FIDIM Interactive, LLC today announced the launch of The Sideshow, a new section of The Funny Music Project which allows anyone to post a song. The Funny Music Project, or The FuMP, was launched in January of this year by FIDIM Interactive as a collaborative effort between a group of comedy... - August 24, 2007 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Jazz Violinist Diane Monroe
The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series will present violinist Diane Monroe in concert on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. Admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested. This performance is partially supported by a grant from... - August 23, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
I’m Not Crazy CD — the Madness of Coping with Stress
Jeff Stone’s new CD release “I’m Not Crazy” explores the madness behind coping with stress and finding the inner strength to pull it all together. - August 23, 2007 - Jeff Stone Rocks.com
Dekema Records to Reissue Classic Fire Ants Single
Dekema Records announced today that it will reissue the classic single "Ant Acid" by the seminal Seattle grunge group the Fire Ants. The Fire Ants were a “super group” that formed during the big major label-signing era of Seattle bands. Members of the band included Chad... - August 21, 2007 - Dekema Records
Blooper Man Theme Song Released on iTunes.com
Now on ITunes.com, Anton Communications released Blooper Man Theme Song, written by the Grandfather of Bloopers and Laurie Hannan-Anton. Featured in the book "Um" by Michael Erard, published by Pantheon, this lively, kid friendly song is about language, and the evolution of Bloopers. Check out umthebook.com to read about the book release on August 21st. Download the song at Itunes.com for .99 cents, and own a piece of broadcast history. www.antoncommunications.tv for publisher's site. - August 20, 2007 - Anton Communications, Inc.
Echoboost.com Launches--Inspired by American Idol and YouTube
This week marks the launch of Echoboost.com, a social music network that helps people discover songs made by unsigned musicians in their own communities and across the country. Formerly RadioFire.net, Echoboost.com premieres with over 6,000 registered artists and 12,000 songs. Offering a new... - August 20, 2007 - Echoboost.com
Songdoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition Adds Alternative Category; Prize Purse Doubles
The SongDoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition, in association with SongU.com, Jay’s Place, Masterwriter and Delgado Guitars, has added an alternative category. The prize purse is now valued at more than $21,000. Complete entry information is available at www.songdoor.com. "In... - August 20, 2007 - SongDoor
Five Artists Vie for Last Slot in 2007 Winery Music Awards Competition
Independent music artists compete in fourth and last semi-final round of outdoor winery concerts. Winner advances to finals and for a chance at cash, prizes and a record deal. - August 20, 2007 - Winery Music Awards
New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund Nominated for Myspace Impact Award
Popular social networking site Myspace announced earlier this month that The New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund has made it to the final top 3 of worthy nominees to be honored with the "Community Building" Impact Award. - August 19, 2007 - New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund
The Release of Love and Light Volume One
Captive Libertine Recordings announces the release of Brig Feltus' debut album, Love and Light Volume One. Originally slated for July 17th, the label opted to push back the album's release, giving it a Fall release date of September 4th. A listening party will be held preceding the release of the... - August 19, 2007 - Captive Libertine Records, LLC
Elliot Steger Jazz Quartet Comes to the Concord Performing Arts Center on October 12, 2007
5th Annual Concert to Benefit the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Association - August 17, 2007 - Libery Alzheimer's Partnership
Native American Music Awards Announce Nominees for Ninth Annual Awards Show
To be held Saturday October 6, 2007 at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls New York - August 17, 2007 - Native American Music Awards
Two International Master Pianists Unite to Perform a Classical & Jazz Tour Featuring Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition
Pianists Eyran Katsenelenbogen and Andrei Ivanovitch to perform together a series of concerts in Germany during October 2007. - August 17, 2007 - Eyran Records
Emzy.Collins Begins Promotional Contest for Fans
The Detroit based emzy.collins is offering fans the chance to win a cash prize for their word-of-mouth promotion. The fan that is able to get the most people to purchase the artist's recent CD "nothing yet" will win the prize. - August 16, 2007 - emzy.collins
EAN Announces 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media Summit 2007
Key Entertainment Industry Veterans from Asia and the US to Speak at 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media (APEM) Summit 2007 in Los Angeles. STAR Group, Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios, Nexon, MTV Networks and Other Major Asian and US Entertainment Companies to be Present. - August 14, 2007 - Entertainment Asia Network
Tix Corporation Acquires Exhibit Merchandising LLC
Tix Corporation (OTCBB: TIXC) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Exhibit Merchandising LLC. - August 14, 2007 - TIX Corporation
Megacollage Announces Series of Free Online Music Compilations
With millions of songs now available online, who has time to hunt through them all? Megacollage has mined them and found the gems. - August 14, 2007 - Megacollage
Hard Work Pays Off for Scribble Jam 2007 Beatbox Champion Poizunus
Considered Canada’s most prominent beatboxer Poizunus can now add Scribble Jam 2007 Beatbox Champion to his list of accomplishments. After travelling to Cincinnati, Ohio for 3 straight years Poizunus made it clear that this was his year to win or else retire from the battling scene for... - August 14, 2007 - Poizunus
New Jersey Music Producer Announces Release of Compilation Album
Willingboro, New Jersey, music producer, Joe Dingle, founder of "The Shedd Spot," where some of the best musicians in the industry meet to meld gospel and urban beats together from dusk til dawn, announces the release of his much anticipated compilation album--"Your Arms." - August 13, 2007 - Joe "Drumprince" Dingle
Sos (Sittin' on Staxx) - Going All the Way Fast
Strictly Grindin' Records and Cypic Entertainment is Making Name for Itself in the Tough Rap Game. - August 13, 2007 - Cypic Entertainment
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music, Sparta, New Jersey Announces Additional Piano Classes Now Available Six Days a Week, Starting September 4, 2007
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music for children and adults announces expansion of its music program. Starting September 4, 2007 piano lessons and piano instructions conducted by experienced teachers will be available six days a week in Sparta, Sussex county, New Jersey. The enrollment of music and... - August 12, 2007 - Biryukov Academy of Art and Music
WCPE Offers "Cinema Classics Weekend" August 18 and 19
Think of your favorite movie. Would you get the full effect if there was no music? Would “The Bad News Bears” be as funny without the overture to Bizet’s “Carmen”? Would the fountains of Bellagio scene near the end of “Ocean’s Eleven” be as tranquil... - August 12, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
World's First Fair Trade Media Singer/Songwriter/Humanitarian Danelle Harvey to Perform in Cambridge to Kick Off Her EP Release
Singer/Songwriter/Humanitarian Danelle Harvey EP Home - dedicated to Fair Trade will be re-issued Monday 13th August 2007. She has chosen Cambridge venue 'Man on the Moon' for the re-launch. - August 12, 2007 - Tygahoney Music, LLC dba Female MusicPreneru International
Canadian Recording Artist Shawn Hlookoff to Perform at the Ford Amphitheatre
Canada’s hottest new singer/songwriter Shawn Hlookoff is set to perform at the Ford Amphitheatre Sunday to benefit the Guitar Center Music Foundation, August 26, 2007 - August 11, 2007 - Shawn Hlookoff
Legendary Producer Ed Stasium to Helm Fugitive Kind Debut Album
Only one week after East Coast post-indie neophytes Fugitive Kind’s self-produced debut offering Give In EP hit the digital shelves on iTunes, All-Star producer Ed Stasium signed on to immediately record and produce Fugitive Kind’s full-length album, planned for release summer ’08. - August 11, 2007 - Fugitive Kind
World’s First Online Karaoke Download Store Launches Pop Song Catalog
Singme. now offers both new titles and classic karaoke pop, which include songs by Mariah Carey, Black Eyed Peas, Josh Groban, Alanis Morissette, Backstreet Boys, Air Supply and Gloria Gaynor among others. - August 11, 2007 - Singme.com
Michael Jackson Keyboardist Finds Missing Recordings Lost for Over 30 Years -- Mystery Musician’s CD Storming Up Charts After Three Decade Delay
A top music producer found an unmarked audio tape in his attic. The recording, now storming up the music charts, is being compared to the new Tori Amos CD. But the mystery musician’s songs were recorded 30 years ago. - August 10, 2007 - Complete Connect Worldwide
Arkadia Releases DVD From Renowned Jazz Saxophonist Billy Harper
Arkadia DVD, the new DVD division of the Grammy-nominated record label Arkadia Records, is proud to announce the August 2007 release of the exclusive DVD, Billy Harper in Concert: Live From Poland. Considered one of the premier saxophonists of the post-Coltrane era, Billy Harper’s uniquely... - August 09, 2007 - V.I.E.W./Arkadia
Wu-Tang Clan Adds Band for Rock the Bells Tour
Stone Mecca joins rap pioneers The Wu-Tang Clan on stage at the North American Rock the Bells Festival - August 09, 2007 - Touch the Music Records
S.D. Professionals, LLC Debuts Video Production Expertise at the New Randy Parton Theater
Firm’s Creativity and Talent Captivate Audience and Win Recognition - August 08, 2007 - SD Professionals LLC
Edward Hopper Inspires Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues CD Release by Steve Vozzolo
"An Edward Hopper Dream," Music Inspired by the Paintings of Edward Hopper by Steve Vozzolo with The Burt Teague Project. Tragic Poet Records is pleased to announce a new CD Release. A collection of 18 original songs inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper. This pop/rock music has a... - August 08, 2007 - Tragic Poet Records
Ace Ticket: Boston's Best Ticket Broker 2007
Ace Ticket has won Boston Magazine's 2007 Best of Boston "Best Ticket Broker" category. - August 07, 2007 - Ace Ticket
Frantik Magazine Online Launches "Crowd Participation"
Frantik is pleased to announce the launch of the new page, Crowd Participation. Crowd Participation will focus mainly on a monthly question in which the readers will be responsible for determining the outcome. The first question from this page, "In your opinion, which band is the most... - August 06, 2007 - Frantik Magazine Online
Better Get Ready! - The New Album from Grafted is Now Available
Better Get Ready! - the new release from Grafted, is now available. A CD Release Party is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. August 12 at The Park Theatre in North Vernon, Indiana. Tickets are free and donations are accepted. - August 06, 2007 - Grafted
That Flawless Flashing Day is Grayscale's Debut on Sunset
The long awaited and anticipated worldwide release of the debut CD from Grayscale, is on August 21 and has revealed an upbeat sound featuring a new delicate touch; a mixture of captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics. With their transition to Sunset Records, the band's major indie record label... - August 06, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
OurGig.com, the Website Solution for Entertainment and Media, Expands Services
OURGIG.COM the leader in website hosting and design for independent entertainment and media in the US and Canada has expanded services to include; complete promotion and marketing services. One of the biggest challenges their clients' face is figuring out where to put their money and energy. As... - August 04, 2007 - OURGIG.COM, LLC.
Rapper Quin.C Signs to Dead Ninja Records
East coast rap and southern hip hop's first unification ambassador, charismatic rapper Quin.C, has just signed an exclusive recording contract with Dead Ninja Records. With his southern etiquette, distinguished flow and lyrical wit, Quin.C had managed to create a buzz on his own releasing multiple... - August 04, 2007 - Dead Ninja Records
All Hail, SirShystie is Here
CoolRiddims is proud to present "What Ya Know"? by rising superstar SirShystie. The single written in record time and recorded over an original David Aaron beat is a fun whimsical jaunt through a typical "Shystie" parley while out for a night out with the boys. - August 03, 2007 - CoolRiddims
Artists Join Together to Help Young Girl with Cancer
Magic for Marissa will help family left high and dry by insurance company. - August 02, 2007 - Dangerous Grooves Records
Australian Death Metal Band Vahrzaw Available on iTunes
Revolutionary new digital music distributor gives Australian death metal band Vahrzaw a worldwide audience. - August 02, 2007 - Musicadium Pty Ltd
The Best in Philly Hip Hop - Poesh Wonder Releases Debut Solo Album "Like This"
Respect The Culture, LLC, a Philadelphia-based record label and multi-media company announces the release of Poesh Wonder’s debut solo album, “Like This.” Poesh Wonder has performed regularly on the Philadelphia hip hop scene for over five years and has appeared on several albums... - August 01, 2007 - Respect the Culture, LLC
Bean & Leaf Roastery and Cafe is Now Open
A new coffee roastery/tea house is serving New London, CT and the surrounding area with fresh on-site roasted coffees and fair trade organic teas. The cafe is family friendly and offers not only the finest coffees, espresso based drinks, and teas. But also fresh fruit smoothies and baked goods. - July 31, 2007 - Bean & Leaf, LLC
Star Search Casting Announces The 2007 "Best Talent Awards"
"Hollywood has finally figured out this is the best way to get brand new talent." - Lauren Regall, NBC News. Star Search Casting is pleased to announce their endorsement and sponsorship of the 2007 Best Talent Awards. - July 31, 2007 - Star Search Casting, LLC.
Nazz (Featuring Stewkey) to Make Rare "one off" Concert Appearance in Massachusetts, August 17th
The legendary psych-pop band Nazz will perform a 'one off' concert in Massachusetts, marking the band's 40th anniversary. - July 31, 2007 - The Night-Owl Music
Hemys Releases Debut Single "The Movement" as Free Download
Tynman recording artist Hemys is releasing his debut single as a free download at Tynman Entertainment's website - July 31, 2007 - Tynman Entertainment
Randy Ellefson to Issue New Album July 31; Mp3s and New Website Available
Hard rock instrumental guitarist Randy Ellefson will release his second album, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid, on July 31, 2007. The first single, “Blue Sky,” is now available as a free download. He has also released a new website, www.randyellefson.com, with streaming audio and a free Demo Club membership allowing more mp3s, videos, guitar tablature, and other items. - July 29, 2007 - Randy Ellefson