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WCPE Celebrates Mozart in June
Music Director William Woltz of WCPE, TheClassicalStation.Org, announces special programming for June 2007. Mozart at Noon features the 27 piano concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. June 28 and 30 have Serenades and an All-Request Friday June 29 rounds out the month with a listener's choice for... - June 11, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Its Here, the "venuslevitating: Blast Off to Outer Space" Phone Home Challenge
Syntage and “CoolRiddims” have teamed up to bring you an exciting new contest that will allow you to give a little and get a whole lot in return. For a limited time only every 25th person who downloads the ring tone “Rain” from the “AT&T Mobile Music Studio”... - June 11, 2007 - CoolRiddims
mpGreek Launches “Viral” Muic Downloads with Heaven’s New Album of Thanos Petrelis by Phoebus
mpGreek the biggest music and entertainment network for Greek digital entertainment today launched 2PLAY, the first Greek web “Viral” music Download campaign with Thanos Petrelis New Album “Eimai Akomi Eleftheros” by Phoebus. This service and promotion is offered for the... - June 10, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc
Q-Tip Added to List of Heavy Hitters at the “Jazz in the Hip Hop Generation©” Symposium
The mission of the World Famous Lessons in Jazz Series is to preserve the rich legacy of jazz culture by bringing awareness to its evolving relationship with hip hop music through education, scholarships, and music appreciation. - June 10, 2007 - World Famous Lessons in Jazz Series
The Global Response Continues to Build for "Jazz My Soul" from Rhythm Dynamics
"Jazz My Soul" by The Jazz Explorers, released by Rhythm Dynamics, is receiving superb reviews. The "buzz" is growing in the USA, Europe, Australia and Canada. "Jazz My Soul" is showing broad appeal with almost every track reported getting airplay. "This is one... - June 08, 2007 - Rhythm Dynamics, Inc.
Beeline and Pacific Media Ltd. to Sponsor Zamza Concert in Russia
Beeline, the premier mobility solutions provider in the Russian region, is co-sponsoring, along with Pacific Media, the 'Zamza live in Concert' show. The show will take place at the City Of Ponds outdoor area in the center of Khabarovsk, Russia on Thursday, June 12th, 2007. Beeline has also... - June 08, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
MAD mpGreek On-Demand: mpGreek and Mad TV Launch First Greek Web on Demand Program Online
mpGreek the biggest music and entertainment network for Greek digital entertainment and Mad TV - the only Greek music channel - today launched the first web on-demand program for the Greek market named Mad mpGreek on-Demand. Its goal is to create the ultimate web on-demand Greek music experience. - June 07, 2007 - Greased Networks Inc
The [Black] Rapper Show Starring R.E.U.B Co-Starring Clinton Sparks
Hip-Hop Artist R.E.U.B Debuts New Album, "The [Black] Rapper Show," A Parody of VH1's White Rapper Show from the Perspective of a Black Rapper Richmond, VA. - June 07, 2007 - R.E.U.B.
Ashland Miller in Concert - Ottawa IL
Ashland Miller will be back in Illinois for the first time with her own band on Saturday, June 9th at Old Town Commons. - June 05, 2007 - Old Town Commons
Japanese Story Sparks Worldwide Celebration
From the mind of Ai Yazawa to a comics series that has sold more than 22 million copies worldwide, to a hit anime series, to a blockbuster movie with a recently released sequel, to rumors of Hollywood companies eager to buy the rights to film their own version. The world continues to be at awe with NANA. - June 05, 2007 - Seven Pilipinas
A3 The Night, Life & Style Network Joins Joost
New Channel Features The Best of Global Nightlife, Fashion & Style - June 04, 2007 - A3 The Night, Life & Style Network
WCPE Releases Quarter Notes for Summer 2007
The WCPE Quarter Notes are published quarterly to enhance appreciation and understanding of classical music. The notes contain program listings, articles on composers and other musical highlights on WCPE, as well as news about the station. - June 02, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
KY Artists Band Together: Reunited Week - June 11th-16th
Kentucky artists pull together their resources in order to bring a week of support, music, food, & unity to the city of Lexington during this 6-day 1st annual event beginning on June 11th. - June 01, 2007 - Reunited Week Committee
Spate Magazine Talks with Rap Artist Rasheeda
Spate Magazine got a chance to catch up with rap artist Rasheeda. - June 01, 2007 - Spate Magazine
The 6th Annual Midatlantic Music Conference
The largest and longest running music conference in the Mid-Atlantic States returns to Charlotte for a 6th consecutive year. Since 2002, over 500 performers and more than 250 music industry professionals have all agreed, the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference is the number one music industry networking event in the market. - May 31, 2007 - Wholeteam Enterprises, LLC
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Billy Bang and Kahil El'Zabar Duo
Over the years, Bang's hard-edged tone, soulful sense of traditional swing and evocativelly expressive style has enhanced over two dozen albums by top names in a variety of genres. - May 31, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Remix to American Idol Carrie Underwood's Hit Single, “Before He Cheats,” Leaked Online
The remix to Carrie Underwood's (American Idol) hit single, "Before He Cheats," featuring rapper Articulate, is leaked online. - May 30, 2007 - Articulate Entertainment
Junior Asks "Are We Famous Yet?" - The Answer is in Stores June 5
Let the fun begin - redneck punk 'n' roll is on its way to global domination. Texas-based Junior unleashes its down-home, power chord slice of life "Are We Famous Yet?" (Toucan Cove/Universal Republic) on June 5, 2007. - May 30, 2007 - Toucan Cove
Audio Democracy - The Future of Internet Music Reviews
Audio Democracy is the result of a few friends deciding that everyone, everywhere, no matter their resources, should be able to get their music reviewed in an open and honest manner. - May 30, 2007 - Audio Democracy
35th Anniversary of Music History
It was a beautiful spring morning on Thursday, June 15, 1972 as Americans awoke, turned on their television sets to the Today Show and learned that the nation's first jazz museum was set to open that day in New York City. They saw and heard hosts Frank McGhee and Joe Garagiola interviewing jazz... - May 29, 2007 - Howard Fischer
Bazialini Music Group -- West Side Rid'n
Westside Ridin -- Bazialini Music Group signs Big Vee, East Oakland's prodigal son. - May 29, 2007 - Bazialini Music Group
PimpZtress RaH Signs with Soulsupplement Records
Soulsupplement Records is proud to announce the signing of east coast DJ/Producer PimpZtress RaH as a remix artist. PimpZtress RaH is one of Soulsupplement Records most well rounded artists. Besides Djing the PimpZtress is classically trained on the flute and violin and has a diverse musical... - May 28, 2007 - Soulsupplement Records
Singer/Songwriters Lizzie West and Baba Buffalo, with Help of Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter, Tour to Create Performances of Information and Inspiration
Performance Artists/Social Activists Lizzie West and Baba Buffalo (aka Lizzie and Baba) are kicking off their summer/fall tour intended for both coasts. Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter will help them kick off the tour in Kansas City, Missouri, after which the tour will continue through the... - May 27, 2007 - Lizzie West/Holy Road Tours Union
Sunset Records Announces the Signing of Russia Rockers Zamza
Hailing from the eastern part of Russia, Zamza is a well-respected, major indie label signed, three-piece "Trip Hip Power Pop" band. Their debut CD, which will be in stores on July 10th, is entitled, "Turn To You", and should serve to further skyrocket the band's trajectory in... - May 27, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
American Troops Are Remembered with Gifts of Music
US troops are remembered this Memorial Day weekend. - May 27, 2007 - Jewelry Sprout
Rhythm Dynamic's CD Release "Jazz My Soul" Rises Rapidly on RMR Jazz Chart to #3
RMR (Roots Music Report - Jazz) reports that "Jazz My Soul" by the Jazz Explorers climbed to third position on their radio airplay tracking across the USA in just three weeks. - May 25, 2007 - Rhythm Dynamics, Inc.
Genese Music Holds Open Auditions
Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC (GMEG) will be holding its first Mid-Atlantic Auditions on May 26, 2007, from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center, 847 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 225 3130. - May 24, 2007 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC
Music Affiliate Program Training Blog Launched
New music affiliate program blog trains affiliates on how they can profit from the rapidly changing music industry. - May 23, 2007 - Platinum Millennium
Peter Searcy's Flame Starts with Spark, in Stores May 22
Peter Searcy's new record, Spark (Toucan Cove/Universal Republic) out May 22 - May 23, 2007 - Toucan Cove
S.D. Mack Events Now Offers Free DJ Services for Charity and Select Fundraising Events
S.D. Mack Events, founded by Legendary 70s Disc Jockey Steve Mack is now offering free DJ Services for charity and select fundraising events. For over 30 years, Steve Mack has worked actively as a New York based club and special events DJ. Mr. Mack is the house DJ for several important organizations, including The New York Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the New York Chapter of the Deborah Heart & Lung Foundation. - May 22, 2007 - S.D. Mack Pictures
The Cowboy Junkies, Featuring Country Music and Alternative Rock, Are Coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse
The Cowboy Junkies own brand of country blues/rock will be headed to the Northeast to perform in Connecticut at The Ridgefield Playhouse. The Cowboy Junkies seminal second album, “The Trinity Session,” was recorded in one 14-hour session at Toronto’s church of the Holy Trinity. It sold more than 1.5 million copies internationally. Now, though, the Cowboy Junkies are riding into The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts on Thursday, June 14 at 8 p.m. - May 22, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Kaniget Internet Radio Airs Nils Kjerstadius from Sweden
Kaniget Internet Radio Airs Nils Kjerstadius from Sweden. Original tracks with lyrics by Jan Oltegen. 70's Hard Rock to Country. Listen in now at http://www.kaniget.com/kanigetradio.html. - May 21, 2007 - Kaniget
Law & Order Superstar Producer Dick Wolf to Documentary on The Doors
Two of the founding members of the Doors are performing as Riders on the Storm. They revealed to Classic Rock Central that "Law & Order" producer Dick Wolf will produce a documentary on the band. - May 19, 2007 - Classic Rock Central Media LLC
Rising Indie Rock Band, Mavis Drive, from Toronto, Canada to Release New Album
Mavis Drive, Recent 3rd place winner of Rocksearch 2007 to hold free CD Release Party June 1. They are ready for an Explosive 2007 year with the release of their Highly Anticipated Release of their first full length CD. - May 19, 2007 - Freebird Management
Lokixximo Competing in the Burger King "Tu Ciudad, Tu Musica" Contest 5/26/07
The judges have voted and had chosen the best local artists in Latino music in ten U.S. cities to perform in the upcoming Burger KIng Contest "Tu Cuidad, Tu Musica" taking place on Saturday May 26th at the Elizabeth Waterfront latin Festival, out of The Top New York Latin artists from... - May 18, 2007 - Lokixximo Music
Audible Spectrum Records Partners with Concert Promoters and Venues Nationwide
Audible Spectrum Records, LLC. (ASR), located in Paramus New Jersey has been teaming up with concert promoters from all over the country to provide solutions for independent musicians as well as concert promoters. The company has announced that by July 2007 their services will allow any musician to... - May 18, 2007 - Audible Spectrum Records, LLC.
Television’s Richard Lloyd Takes Sole Credit for the CBGB’s Scene
“CBGBs is the most famous rock ‘n roll club to have ever existed and I (edit) created it,” said Lloyd to blog moderator Jim Slade. In a bizarre and often R-17 rated interview with the popular rock music discussion blog, Rock Town Hall, Richard Lloyd of the punk/new wave phenom... - May 18, 2007 - Rock Town Hall
New Singaporean House Music Label Dustpan Recordings Releases its First EP
Newly-formed Singapore-based house music label, Dustpan Recordings, has released its first EP, The Skate Park Jam EP by Kane Ian. Dustpan Recordings is the first and only music label of its kind in Singapore, dedicated to promoting “everything house” and putting Singapore’s dance... - May 17, 2007 - Dustpan Recordings
MetalUnderground.com Sponsors Forwardhead Release Party and Forthcoming "Taking Back the Suffering" World Tour
Metalunderground.com has signed on as a sponsor of local Maryland alternative-metal band Forwardhead's release party concert and forthcoming worldwide tour in an effort to spread the word about quality underground heavy metal. - May 17, 2007 - MetalUnderground.com
Sunset Records Group's Artists to Use SNOCAP MyStores to Make Music Available for Sale through MySpace
Sunset Records Group (SRG), one of the world's leading indie music companies, today announced that SNOCAP will include the label’s digital music content from the entire Sunset Records Group catalog at MySpace. - May 17, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
Clove Cigarettes: The Famous Sigaret Kretek from Indonesia
The meaning of Clove cigarettes is 'Kretek cigarettes' processed by famous Madura Tobacco from East Java and mixed of Indonesian nature clove or spices then produce sensational exotic fragrance typical of Indonesia tropical island. Clove cigarettes sound more and more familiar for everyone then... - May 16, 2007 - Sale Cheap Cigarettes
MP3Musicgrams.com Expands Services for New Artists and Bands Online
Upload your MP3, Upload Your Photo and Artist Description, Sign up to Directory, Sell Your CD and Now - Submit Your News - May 16, 2007 - Munch Music Inc.
Momentum is Building for Rhythm Dynamic's CD, "Jazz My Soul" by the Jazz Explorers
Rhythm Dynamics Inc. is very happy to report that "Jazz My Soul" by The Jazz Explorers is being noticed and picked up by radio stations around the world. From trend setting New York, Colorado, California, Florida, Texas and 7 other states to jazz-aware Europe, and beyond, "Jazz My... - May 14, 2007 - Rhythm Dynamics, Inc.
SongCheck Live Presents ‘The Brookledge Sessions’ Debut Concert to Benefit the Mosaic Project on June 8
SongCheck Live, Orange County’s first live music and video forum which produces and celebrates powerfully intimate, acoustic performances and one-on-one interviews with the artists by the artists, marks its first annual benefit concert on Friday, June 8, 2007 from 8:00 PM-1:00 AM at the exclusive [Seven-Degrees] in Laguna Beach, CA - May 13, 2007 - SongCheck Live
Marc-André Hamelin Interview on WCPE’s Show “Preview!”
TheClassicalStation.Org, announces today that their weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with pianist Marc-André Hamelin. Airing Sunday, May 13 at 6 p.m. (ET), Hamelin will talk about his upcoming May 15 concert in Raleigh, N.C. as part of the Raleigh Chamber Music... - May 12, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Liferdef Records/EMI Releasing 2 New Albums June 19th
New releases - June 19th - Liferder Records/EMI - "Assassin Presents - Tne High Fee Movement " - "Liferdef Records Presents - The Sweatshop" - Am Kidd - May 12, 2007 - Liferdef Records
Bazialini Music Group and DJ SoloFlex Part Ways
It's official - Bazialini Music Group and DJ Solo FLex part ways. Meanwhile, Bazialini Music Group announces DJ and Hypeman Search. - May 11, 2007 - Bazialini Music Group
MLC Entertainment Presents: Lokixximo Performing at the Bahamas Fashion Week
Mlc entertainment presents Lokixximo, performing at The Bahamas fashion Week, still one of the hottest new reggaeton stars making history in the industry. They announced their fashion week tour dates today and Bonao, Jose josexx, and their super producer Add on will perform shows through out the... - May 11, 2007 - Lokixximo Music
End of the Reel for Cassettes or the Start of a New Collectable Era?
Eil.com the world's leading provider of rare music & music memorabilia was more than an interested listener when Curry's announced they will no longer be selling cassette tapes from the end of this year. - May 11, 2007 - Esprit International Limited
Successful International Release of "20 Pedacitos”
Sharing her experiences and talent as a composer, Diana Mera brings us "20 Pedacitos"(20 pieces), the song that became the title to her new Single EP in promotion under SGM Records. The launching of "20 Pedacitos" was hosted at a very exclusive nightclub in Scottsdale, AZ. The... - May 11, 2007 - O11CE Management