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Future Visions Entertainment Boosts Music Business
Future Visions Entertainment creates opportunities for creative talent by educating them on the music industry, acting the film business and finding a modeling agency, while connecting them with talent seekers and talent buyers. Future Visions Entertainment will use myfve.com with a combination of... - July 08, 2007 - Future Visions Entertainment
The Fourth Issue of Frantik is Out Now - Crowd Participation
This jam-packed issue is filled with all new features and is a sure fire way to stimulate your mind. - July 08, 2007 - Frantik Magazine Online
New Music Website Launch
Dope Joints website launch: www.dopejoints.com - July 07, 2007 - DopeJoints.com
New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Come and Perform at The Ridgefield Playhouse
You could walk right past Preservation Hall in New Orleans and never know it was there ... but just step inside, sit on the simple chairs and take in the upright piano, the 30-year old drum set, and wait for the magic of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to begin. Oh, but wait, you don’t have... - July 06, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Seven-Time Grammy Winner Toto is Trekking to The Ridgefield Playhouse
Their hits include “Rosanna,” “Hold the Line” and “Africa,” to name a few and now, after nearly 30 years of playing music together and enjoying worldwide success, Toto has once again joined their creative forces and recorded what could be their most personal... - July 06, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Air Supply Brings Their 80's Ballads to The Ridgefield Playhouse
Air Supply’s songs, “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One that You Love,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” all achieved multi-million plays on the radio. Now Air Supply, with original members Graham... - July 06, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
GigaGroove Productions Releases New DVDs
Stein GigaGroove Productions, who have produced rock star Lenny Kravitz, and other celebrities, is releasing several new films and DVDs over the next 12 months. During this new rolling-out phase, "Ladies Styling With Milo" has been released domestically. - July 06, 2007 - Stein GigaGroove
Byron Zanos “Secrets and Lies” An American Idol Finalist
Byron Zanos and co-writer Drew Yowell’s song “Secrets and Lies” was selected out of 25,000 entries as a Top 20 finalist in the first-ever American Idol Songwriting Competition. Finalists in the contest were chosen by American Idol Executive Producer Simon Fuller and 19... - July 05, 2007 - Byron Zanos
Award-Winning Freestyle Rap Newcomer, P-Star Performs Songs from Her Debut Album, Welcome to My Show
Including Her Single and New Music Video, Wanna Make You Dance, In a Special Opening Performance for Teen Singing Sensation, JoJo at Englewood’s bergenPAC, Saturday, July 21st at 8 PM - July 05, 2007 - P Star
Trio Subtonic CD Release & Quivah, at The Goodfoot, Portland, OR, 7/19/07
Trio Subtonic will be releasing there first full length CD July 19th at the Goodfoot, Portland, OR. Live Hip hop heavies, Quivah will be playing the second set. - July 04, 2007 - Trio Subtonic
Erie Art Museum Announces Blues & Jazz Festival Line-up
Headline talent includes Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Junior Brown, Stew Cutler Trio & Rashied Ali Quintet - July 04, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
TheProsperityGuy.com Launches New Website That Provides Music to Increase Prosperity
Launching of New Website for Downloading Music - July 03, 2007 - TheProsperityGuy.com
City of Hollywood to Present a Certificate of Recognition to 6 Year Old Musician Ethan Bortnick
Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Ethan Bortnick, six year old musician, for his exceptional performances and for bringing recognition to the City of Hollywood. 5.00PM - July 3, 2007 - Hollywood, Florida - City Hall. - July 02, 2007 - Ethan Bortnick
r_garcia's Lost Sessions Have Been Found
r_garcia releases ten never before heard tracks form the vaults of Polyvibe. - July 02, 2007 - Polyvibe
P-Star Wraps Up the Filming of Her Second Music Video
Award-winning freestyle rap newcomer, P-Star, wraps up the filming of her second music video "Wanna Make You Dance" with the help of Hunc Records executive Hunc and video director Andre Wilkins. - July 02, 2007 - P Star
ART+ Podcast: Preservation Hall Jazz Band Releases Made in New Orleans, a Commemorative CD Set
Preservation Hall’s new box CD ‘Made in New Orleans’ is actually all made in New Orleans. It includes historical treasures about Preservation Hall and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The new CD will be available on line at the band’s web site http://www.preservationhall.com... - July 02, 2007 - ARTplusradio.org
Sentimentalist Magazine: Indie Music Magazine Takes on Interpol, Queens of the Stone Age and More in the Summer Issue 25
Sentimentalist Magazine Issue 25 hits newsstands worldwide July 9th. - July 01, 2007 - Sentimentalist Magazine
Chelsea Palermo Sings "All About Love" on Friday, July 13th
21 year old jazz diva Chelsea Palermo sings "All About Love" accompanied by legendary trumpet virtuoso Warren Vache on Friday, July 13th, 2007 at the River's Edge Cafe - July 01, 2007 - Chelsea Palermo
Is the Age of the Record Deal Dead
Indianapolis musician, songwriter and worship leader Scott Wilder releases debut CD without major label support. - June 30, 2007 - Scott Wilder
Taylor Hicks Fan Charities Send Soldiers to Spartanburg Concert
Taylor's Angels and the Proud Of Our Troops drive have joined forces this summer to support U.S. troops through Taylor Hicks concerts. - June 28, 2007 - Jewelry Sprout
Urban Gospel Artist “Ron J. Brown” Releases Debut CD “Godality”
He is a well known psalmist, gospel artist, songwriter and producer, who writes and ministers urban contemporary/ R&B gospel music, having opened for artists such as: Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ, and shared the platform with ministers such as: Benny Hinn Ministries. He is not only a... - June 28, 2007 - Ron J. Brown Ministries
Curtis Macdonald - New CMMP CD Release "Home On The Horizon"
Curtis Macdonald creates a collection of fresh, beautiful new compositions that weave a tapestry of New Age, Nu-Jazz, and Adult Contemporary instrumental into a unique signature sound. - June 27, 2007 - Curtis Macdonald
The Disgruntled Sherpa Project Heads to “The Wildwoods” for Sixth Album
The Disgruntled Sherpa Project’s sixth album, The Wildwoods, is a bit of a departure for the band. The disc, which will be released on Tuesday June 26th, does not delve into many genres like past releases, this time out its rock, followed by more rock, and followed by even more rock. Indeed... - June 26, 2007 - The Disgruntled Sherpa Project
Tony Bennett's 81st Birthday Celebrated by Russ Lorenson with Special Show in San Francisco
Russ Lorenson returns to San Francisco with his acclaimed show, "Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett," for a week-long celebration of Mr. Bennett’s 81st birthday at The Empire Plush Room, 940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109. Shows are July 31 (press opening), and August 2-5, 2007. - June 26, 2007 - RL Productions
55-Alive! Announces 55-Alive! Battle of the Boomer Bands
Boomer Bands and Musicians to Showcase Talent in Online Competition - June 23, 2007 - 55-Alive!
How Do You "Respond to Sound II"?
Respond to Sound II is an Avant-garde hip hop documentary that depicts the evolution of Black American street dance and its influence of those dancers on American culture. It details two centuries of Black Street Dancers and performers from 1760 to 1960. - June 23, 2007 - Respond II Sound
Song Contest Opens with over $10,000 in Cash and Prizes
Call for entries-2007 North Carolina Songwriters Co-op 10th Annual Song Contest presented by Sam Ash Music. Over $10,000 in cash and prizes. Accepting entries from all over the world through Sonicbids.com. Submit through Sonicbids.com or mail to NCSC. Deadline Aug 31,2007. Go to www.ncsongwriters.org or www.sonicbids.com for details. - June 23, 2007 - North Carolina Songwriter's Co-Op
The Kingdom Heirs Welcome New Piano Player
The Kingdom Heirs proudly welcome Andy Stringfield as the newest member of the group. Andy will join the group on August 6th, 2007 at Dollywood. Andy Stringfield, 21 years old, is from Harriman, Tennessee. Andy was a sophomore at the University of Tennessee before getting his big break in gospel... - June 22, 2007 - The Kingdom Heirs
The Bullet Soul Garage Labor Day Weekender Las Vegas
The Bullet presents a weekend of live music, DJ's, dancing & festivities with 15 amazing soul, garage & power pop bands along with DJ's from far & near at The Aruba Hotel Las Vegas. - June 22, 2007 - The Bullet 60's club
Rhythm Dynamics CD Jazz My Soul Continues to Climb on the Jazz Charts
The Jazz Explorers, “Jazz My Soul” release by Rhythm Dynamics moved to #2 on the WNMC Top 10 Jazz List for 6/1 - 6/7. The Jazz Explorers is # 7 on Top 25 Musician Profiles on allaboutjazz.com. "Jazz My Soul" moved up from #17 to #15 on the Roots Music Report Jazz Chart last... - June 22, 2007 - Rhythm Dynamics, Inc.
Supa Nova Slom's "Unify the Hood, Heal the Hood"
Supa Nova Slom's "Unify the Hood, Heal the Hood" Brought Together Rival Gang Members; Speakers T. Rogers and Ben Chavis Sharing Knowledge and Wisdom with the Youths of Brooklyn - June 22, 2007 - Supa Nova Slom
New Singing Sensation Summer Johnson Performs Live with Ledisi
98.7 Kiss FM Presents Summer Soul Nights: New Singing Sensation Summer Johnson Performs Live with Ledisi at South Street Seaport, Pier 17, Thursday, July 26th at 7 PM. - June 22, 2007 - Summer Johnson
Tone VIP and Hersh Present "Y'all Don't Do It Like Dis"
24 year old Hip-Hop sensation, Shea, Gears up for the Release of His Debut Single. - June 22, 2007 - Tone VIP and Hersh
Savannah Music Festival Coming Soon
“Southern, Soulful and Sophisticated,” the 18th Savannah Music Festival will take place Thursday, March 15 through Sunday, April 1. The festival’s line-up includes the music genres Americana, bluegrass, blues, classical, dance party, gospel, guitar, Irish, jazz, organ, piano and... - June 22, 2007 - Savannah Convention & Visitors Bureau
Strictly FX Joins Toby Keith on the Big Dog Daddy Tour
Live special effects company, Strictly FX, joins multi-platinum recording artist, Toby Keith, on the road for the 5th consecutive year. This time on the Big Dog Daddy tour. The show features over 200 pieces of product including: a 20 second gerb waterfall, a barrage of confetti streamers and... - June 21, 2007 - Strictly FX
Taylor Hicks Fans Remember Enterprise High Students
A print of portraits of Taylor Hicks is being auctioned on Ebay to benefit the Enterprise High School in Enterprise, AL after a devastating tornado that took the lives of eight young students in March 2007. - June 21, 2007 - Artwork by Laurensilk
Opuzz.Com Announces Major Release of 18 New Royalty Free Music CDs
Opuzz.com, one of the largest independent providers of high-quality royalty free music announces a major release of 18 new CDs of royalty free music. Find everything from music for travel to holiday, romantic music and world music. This release also sees the release of hard to find music like music... - June 21, 2007 - Opuzz Royalty Free Music Library
Sarawak First Ethnic Music Store, Borneo World Music Dotcom
Borneo World Music objectives is to promote the Borneo music to the world music industry. The effort will also encourage more involvement of local composer to produce their works for international market. For the music lovers, especially those who have interest in Rainforest tunes, BWM will promise them something different. - June 21, 2007 - BorneoWorldMusic.com
First Digital Only Release in Greece: Warner’s New Summer Dance Hit Free to Try with 2Play by mpGreek
mpGreek the biggest music and entertainment network for Greek digital entertainment today launched an exclusive digital-only track by Warner Music’s Inspiro. This is the first digital only release for the Greek market. mpGreek is offering this track for free to download via its new service... - June 20, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc
Indian Ocean – Back by Popular Demand
Indian Ocean once again set to make waves in the San Francisco Bay Area. Fundraiser to support the "Drive Against Bribe." - June 19, 2007 - Association for India's Development
Bazialini Rise's from the Underground
The Underground's finest emcees converge on Anderson, South Carolina for the Def Jam and Sho'Nuff Entertainment music showcase. - June 16, 2007 - Bazialini Music Group
Country Legends to be in Concert at Carolina Crossroads
"Last of the Breed Tour" Coming to North Carolina - June 15, 2007 - Carolina Crossroads
InLine Productions Releases Ray Riddle's Debut CD "From The Heart"
InLine Productions, a small independent label on the west coast is releasing Ray Riddle's debut cd "From the Heart" on June 15th 2007. This will be InLine Productions first record release. - June 15, 2007 - InLine Productions
Sunset Records Releases "Turn To You" by Zamza
Russia's soulful trip-hip power pop trio releases debut CD. - June 15, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
The Folsom Prison Gang to Perform at Oakboro Summer Night Cruisers
The Folsom Prison Gang, a Johnny Cash tribute band located in Western North Carolina, will be performing live at the August Oakboro North Carolina Summer Night Cruisers event. This free family friendly event will pull in hundreds of cars, thousands of spectators and allow registered cars to... - June 15, 2007 - The Folsom Prison Gang
OFMB Presents: Reggae For Christ Vol. 1 Voted the 2007 CGMA Album of the Year
OFMB Presents Reggae For Christ Vol. 1 has been voted the 2007 Caribbean Gospel Music Association Album of the Year International. - June 14, 2007 - Our Fathers Music Business Co., Inc.
mpGreek and Warner Music Greece Team Up to Launch 'myStage Music Contest'
mpGreek®, the global leader in Greek digital music services has joined forces with Warner Music Greece to launch a world wide – Greek music competition for Recording Contract with Warner Music called “myStage Music Contest”. Unsigned artists from Greece and Abroad will be... - June 14, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc
First Annual Kleinburg Jazz Festival
The 1st Annual Kleinburg Jazz Festival came to a close with everyone agreeing that it was a huge success. The three-day festival was launched at The Doctor's House on Friday, June 8th, with a big kick-off party that featured music by Juno award-winner Hilario Duran and his 8-piece Havana Remembered Band. - June 13, 2007 - The Doctor's House Restaurant & Banquet Events
Paul van Dyk Set to Telease New Artist Album "In Between" August 14th
First single “White Lies” to be released July 31st - June 13, 2007 - Aurelia Group
Sean Ono Lennon Just Added to The Ridgefield Playhouse Line up
Sean Lennon, Just Added to The Ridgefield Playhouse Summer Season. Sean Lennon, appearing at The Ridgefield Playhouse on June 27. - June 12, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse