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Sowing the Seeds of Rock and Roll - Tom Guerra's "American Garden"
“American Garden” is the third solo album from former Mambo Sons guitarist Tom Guerra, following the success of “All of the Above” (2014) and “Trampling Out the Vintage” (2016). Available exclusively on Casa Del Soul Records. - June 05, 2018 - Casa Del Soul Productions Worldwide
Death Has No Friends – Single Release
The Single Release of Death Has No Friends. It’s Genre is Heavy Metal, Metal and Christian Metal. Pre-Order Release Date is 6/2/2018 and the Official Date is 6/12/2018. It is being released by songwriter Joe Aponte, aka JoeyNiles. A message of love and warning. - June 04, 2018 - JoeyNiles
The Rise of Female Hip Hop Star Nahnee of Stylish Records LLC
Solo Hip Hop star Nahnee, a young female hip hop artist is on the rise. Currently ranked at #2 on the ReverbNation hip hop charts. Check her out at the links posted on this page. - June 04, 2018 - Stylish Records LLC
MTS Management Group's Country Rocker Matt Westin Releases New Single and Lyric Video for "Farm Town"
MTS Management's Pittsburgh-based country artist Matt Westin has released the single and official lyric video for "Farm Town." It is the second single from his album, "Legacy," dedicated to the memory of his father. - June 01, 2018 - MTS Management Group
She Says Yes...Again. Country Singer Elton Mishoe and Wife Renews Vows.
She says yes….Again. Country music star and AOK Records recording artist, Elton Mishoe proposed to his wife of 25 years on Friday, May 18th. Armed with a brand new album of songs which celebrate his love for the beautiful Ms. Trudy and a custom made ring from one of Nashville’s finest... - June 01, 2018 - AOK Promotion and Production
Boca Abajo Releases New Single Titled Recaída
Austin’s Latin Rock Pioneers have released their newest single titled, Recaida. This new single embodies Boca Abajo’s signature Roots Rock Sound mixed with true Latin Rock Beats. “This song is a culmination of several different styles that we grew up listening to. It feels like... - May 31, 2018 - Boca Abajo
Sharon Showcase Festival
The Sharon Showcase festival is on June 16th in Sharon Center, OH. This event is a large music and arts festival held in the circle in Sharon Center beginning at 12pm and ending with a large concert from 6pm - 8pm in the gazebo. It includes bands playing all day, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, a large collector car show, many arts and crafts vendors and games/prizes/activities for children. Located in the Sharon Circle (intersection of St. Rts. 162 and 94). - May 29, 2018 - Sharon Township Firefighters' Association, Inc.
Versatile Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean and Country Singer Levi Moore Receive 12 Nominations in the 2018 Josie Music Awards
Natalie Jean is a very rare kind of vocalist. Winning recognition across the most diverse of musical genres and quite comfortable performing in English, French and Creole. Levi Moore is an up and coming talented Country artist. In exciting news, Natalie Jean and Levi Moore have garnered over 12 nominations in the 2018 Josie Music Awards as well as winning song competitions and film festivals for their song and music video for “The Letting Go.” - May 29, 2018 - Natalie Jean
History in the Re-Making: MTS Signs Clayton Morgan
Clayton Morgan has signed with MTS Management Group for exclusive publicity and promotions of his upcoming release, "Taste For Love." Morgan is the son of Eddie Daniels, a member of legendary 60s Detroit pop group, The Four Sonics. - May 29, 2018 - MTS Management Group
Motown Veteran Michael B. Sutton Launches The Sound of L.A. Entertainment Company with New Distribution Deal with Orchard/Son
R&B, Pop, Jazz, Gospel and Dance Genres Gloriously Represented with Dynamic New Artists On June 1, 2018, Michael B. Sutton, a four-decades plus veteran of the music industry who has worked with Kanye West/Jay-Z (Guess Who's Back) Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and... - May 28, 2018 - The Sound of LA
MTS Signs Eurovision Semi-Finalists and Pop Songwriting Duo Fitzsimon and Brogan
London-based songwriting team and pop duo, Fitzsimon and Brogan have signed with MTS Management Group for publicity and promotions. FaB will release their album, "Big Blue World" in June. The pair were Eurovision Contest Semi-Finalists. - May 27, 2018 - MTS Management Group
Waymasters Win National Gospel Fan Award for Favorite Country Gospel Group for Second Straight Year
For the second year in a row #1 recording gospel artist's, Waymasters, have been honored as America's Favorite Country Gospel Group as awarded by the 2018 Gospel Music Fan Awards, a national fan voted award platform supported by Christian Voice Magazine. The vocal group was also awarded the honor... - May 25, 2018 - Waymasters
Chantal Releases the Powerful New Album "Scars"
The singer, songwriter and pianist known as Chantal has released her debut album, "Scars," which is now available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide. The album contains 13 tracks for an approximate total listening time of one hour. - May 23, 2018 - Chantal
Aiyana Smash’s "Brand New" Start
2017 Xi Phi Talent Competition winner Aiyana Smash debuts single on Ironhorse Music Group LLC. - May 23, 2018 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
The Legendary Bonnie Pointer Honored on the Reuters Billboard and in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Bonnie Pointer has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard and in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of music and entertainment. About Bonnie Pointer Patricia... - May 22, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Big House Additions
New York-based Big House Companies (home to Big House Labs, Big House Publishing, Big House Recordings) gives an update on acquisitions, alliances and business deals. - May 22, 2018 - Big House Companies
Grammy Award Winning Artist Ashanti Joins a Busy Miami Memorial Day Weekend
In Miami, Florida, Saturday May 26th, 2018, the Grammy Award winning “Ashanti,” who recently sold out the James L Knight center in Miami with rapper “Ja Rule" in February, returns for an “up close and personal” live performance Saturday, May 26th at the “All White Party” at the Sport of Kings Theater located at 901 S. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach FL. The Sport of Kings Theatre is located on the grounds of the sprawling Gulfstream Race track. The event hours are from 9:00pm – 2:00am. - May 18, 2018 - S.P.A.S.E Jenkins Entertainment
Parker Symphony Orchestra Announces New Concertmaster
Music Director René Knetsch and the Parker Symphony Orchestra announce the appointment of Cynthia Carrier as the orchestra’s new concertmaster. Ms. Carrier succeeds former concertmaster Nadya Hill. Ms. Carrier is an established violinist and music teacher. She was the assistant... - May 17, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Bruce Lev Releases Chill/New-Age Album "Through the Vortex - The Sedona Effect"
"Reminiscent of the Beatles in Rishikesh, India Bruce's transformation is remarkable!" - Billy Shears - May 16, 2018 - LevSongs Productions
Reggae Fusion’s New Unique Sound: Jericho Spitz
Chicago's latest unique fusion of Hop-Hop-influenced Reggae music. - May 15, 2018 - Cadre Enterprises
Jeffrey Scott Cutter Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jeffrey Scott Cutter of Warren, Michigan has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Jeffrey Scott Cutter Jeffrey Scott Cutter is the National... - May 15, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Anchors To Dusk Publishing Client Davis Mallory to be Screened at Out Web Festival 2018
Anchors To Dusk Publishing client, former MTV reality star, Davis Mallory, turned DJ and singer, may have his latest music video featured and screened at Out Web Festival 2018. This is a big accomplishment for such a young talent. - May 15, 2018 - Anchors To Dusk Publishing, LLC
Barbra Angel Announces New Healing Music Album
"Carpe Diem" is a new solo project in 432Hz (EP) by Barbra Angel. Barbra gives an inspirational and heart-warming performance, and her mission is to encourage and challenge people to think about their lives and the difference they can make in the world every day. She addresses this... - May 14, 2018 - Big Noise
Pass Out Records' Ukulele Jazz Master Abe Lagrimas, Jr. Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Ten new songs featuring Abe as a composer, arranger, drummer, vibraphonist, and ukulele player. Fresh acoustic jazz and improvised music. - May 11, 2018 - Pass Out Records
Elton Mishoe Rocks the Stage at Farm Bash '18
Before a crowd of 6,000 Country music lovers, AOK Records artist, Elton Mishoe rocked the stage at Farm Bash '18. As the anchor artist of the Farm Bash concert series at Culler Farms in Gaston, SC, Mishoe took the stage to the delight of those who came to hear solid Country music. iHeart Radio... - May 11, 2018 - AOK Promotion and Production
Jaxon Rigdon, AKA Attikos, Goes from ROTC to Rap to Killing Mockingbirds
Orlando resident Jaxon Rigdon grew up with dreams of becoming a Navy Seal but life pushed him in a different direction. Now he boldly announces his arrival on the hip-hop scene with the release of the booming new music video “Mockingbird,” which takes aim at being more than just another party song. The artist states, "I strive to balance easy-listening tunes with music that delivers a powerful punch with lyrical substance." - May 10, 2018 - Attikos
Baltimore Piano Phenom Josh Christina to Release Third Album Recorded at Historic Sam Phillips Recording Studio
Baltimore based piano player, songwriter and singer, Josh Christina is releasing his third album recorded at Sam Phillips Recording studio in Memphis, TN. Josh co-produced this album with two-time Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Jon Carroll. This piano driven production--drums, bass, piano, guitar, organ and lead vocals were all done live--just as it was done at Sun studios in the 50's. The music ranges from upbeat rock/pop, moving ballads to soulful blues. - May 10, 2018 - Josh Christina Music, LLC
Original Black Pantah, Project Reggaeologist via Sunset Recordings
Original Black Pantah, Dancehall, Reggae & Roots Legend. - May 10, 2018 - Sunset Corporation of America
Dillon Francis and Young Ash Hot Drop New Single & Video
Emerging artist signed to Big House, Bronx-born rapper Young Ash, joins Dillon Francis on a collaboration and comes out swinging with “BABABA.” - May 10, 2018 - Big House Companies
VIBE Launches "Urban Asia Vol. 1" Hip Hop and Rap Compilation Series
VIBE magazine teams with Hong Kong based B2 Music to launch a new "Best of Asian Hip Hop" series. The first of its kind, "Urban Asia Vol. 1" includes hits from top Chinese superstars Jackson Wang, Higher Brothers and Edison Chen, as well as bangers from India, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Mongolia. This series captures the new Urban Asia Movement at its best. - May 09, 2018 - B2 Music
Thump Records - Making Moves and Breaking Music Barriers
The best of the best in Lowrider Jams, Old School, and Classic Oldies, Thump Records is making moves once again to stay on top of the industry and deliver the best music nationwide. After the success of Lowrider Underground Sound Vol. 1, Thump has just released Vol. 2 now available on all major... - May 09, 2018 - Thump Records
Rod Clemmons' New Single "She’s My Girl" Honors Mothers Everywhere
Rod Clemmons' latest album "What’s Up? It’s Me" has allowed the musician to say thank you to the people who were instrumental in helping him become who he is today. The single "She’s My Girl" is particularly poignant for Mother’s Day. Rod wrote the track... - May 09, 2018 - Big Noise
Momma Lynn Records (MLR) Announces Seattle Rock and Roll Band One Gun Shy to Release Third Album Entitled "Eye of the Storm" – Summer 2018
The Seattle based Rock and Roll band, One Gun Shy, will release their third album in the Summer of 2018 through an exclusive agreement between Momma Lynn Records and Lime & Dime Records. - May 06, 2018 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Tarakon Artist, CASHE "Ring the Alarm" in His Debut Hip Hop Single
The year 2016 was a memorable one for Indie Hip Hop artist, CASHE (formerly known as Cash Flizzo); that was the year he caught the attention of Multi- Platinum Selling, International Recording Artist, Kevin Lyttle and his independent label, Tarakon Records headed by CEO, Dr. Jacqueline James-Lyttle. - May 04, 2018 - Tarakon Records
The New Release from PDS, "DJ" True Story of Young Singer Fun Led to Love
Song to be featured on EP, titled, "DJ"; beautiful truths about pumpin' music + relationships - May 04, 2018 - PDS Entertainment LLC
Valley Home-Schooled Students Enjoy Scottsdale Philharmonic Concert
Families from the Classical Conversations Community attended a free concert performed by the Scottsdale Philharmonic as part of the students' fine art course. - May 04, 2018 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
Eccentric Pop Records Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Traffic Entertainment Group
Eccentric Pop Records (Wilmington, NC) has signed an exclusive, global distribution agreement for physical products with Traffic Entertainment Group (Boston, MA). Digital distribution for Eccentric Pop will remain with Symphonic Distribution. - May 04, 2018 - Eccentric Pop Records
Vera Causa Opera Announces Premiere of New Canadian Operas for Canadian Opera Fest in June
This year at Canadian Opera Fest, Vera Causa Opera is featuring two new operas by two emerging Canadian women composers: Padajuća Zvijezda by Julijana Hajdinjak and The Covenant by Dylann Miller. - May 03, 2018 - Vera Causa Opera
A Smorgasbord of Scandinavian Music Arrives in Parker This May
Parker's PACE Center will host the Parker Symphony's season finale concert featuring a variety of classical music written by Scandinavian composers. - May 03, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
MTS Management's Seattle Acoustic Blues-Pop Artist and Navy Vet Phillip Broussard Does It "All Over Again"
MTS Management's Seattle acoustic blues-pop singer-songwriter and 2-tour Navy veteran Phillip Broussard has released his official lyric video for "All Over Again." The track is from his debut EP, "Wavelength." - May 02, 2018 - MTS Management Group
MTS' Multiple Video Award Nominee Jeremy Parsons Releases "Why Is The Bluebird Blue" Music Video
MTS Management Group's Jeremy Parsons has released the official music video for his latest single, "Why Is The Bluebird Blue." Parsons is a Monkey Bread Tree Video Awards and NCCC Film Festival Awards nominee. - May 02, 2018 - MTS Management Group
Third Street Music School to Honor Grammy, Tony, & Oscar Award-Winners Rosanne Cash & Joel Grey, & Architect Byron Bell at Anniversary Benefit
Feature Performance by Cast of Broadway Musical, SpongeBob SquarePants - May 01, 2018 - Third Street Music School
Dance Music Icon Martha Wash and DO-KWA Productions Negotiating Stage Musical Adaptation of James Arena's Tribute Book, First Ladies of Disco
DO-KWA Productions, the entertainment company overseen by pop, R&B and dance music icon Martha Wash, has announced that negotiations have begun for the production of a new stage musical based on the tribute book by James Arena, First Ladies of Disco. - May 01, 2018 - DO-KWA Productions
Schoolhouse Rock Meets Hip-Hop: Grammy Nominated Rap-Producer Rekindles the Legacy of Bob Dorough
Just as Bob Dorough passed away this week, his “I’m Just a Bill” received another few decades of life thanks to Multi-Platinum, Grammy Nominated Producer Kevin “Khao” Cates who has written a sequel to “I’m Just a Bill” in the catchy Hip-Hop style from... - May 01, 2018 - Kevin “Khao” Cates
New Musical "New York in Chains" Opens in Hollywood Fringe Festival
In 2017 the lights went out on the statue of liberty the night before International Women Day march. (Fact) On June 3, 2018 a new musical, "New York in Chains," opens in the Hollywood Fringe Festival of plays based on the idea that the Statue of Liberty comes alive and leaves her island. - April 30, 2018 - New York in Chains
Heather Whitney is "Moving on" with New Album and MTS Management Group
Texas-based country singer-songwriter, Heather Whitney has signed with MTS Management Group. Her new album, "Moving On" features her latest single, "Movin' On Song" and video, "Shut Up and Dance," produced by Cherish Lee. - April 27, 2018 - MTS Management Group
Singer-Songwriter Jamie Skylar Makes Cosmic Connection with Marmalade
The new album drops Friday, April 27th. - April 26, 2018 - Prophet Records
Non-Profit Professional Music Studio, Artists Supporting Artists, Opens in Waterville, Maine
Nashville comes to Waterville, Maine. A new non-profit organization has opened called, Artists Supporting Artists. They offer professional music lessons, sound engineering, recording and mixing at no cost to clients. - April 26, 2018 - Artists Supporting Artists
Telepse Music Artist 2TTEE Drops New EP Album
Telepse Music artist 2TTEE titles new album, Ibadan, and it is available for direct sale on the official album site. It is also available worldwide at major music stores. - April 22, 2018 - Telepse Company
Scottsdale Philharmonic to Perform Free Concert May 20
Two additional free classical music concerts are scheduled in fall 2018. - April 20, 2018 - Scottsdale Philharmonic