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The Village People’s Iconic Cowboy Randy Jones Brings His Vocal Machismo to New Single "Hard Times"
Tough times certainly come and go, but with the will to win, empowered individuals always land “on the right line.” That’s the overwhelming lyrical theme of “Hard Times,” the latest single from New York City-based indie label Young Pals Music. - November 21, 2016 - Young Pals Music
Stephanie "Miss LaVega" Lavigat Partners with MVB Entertainment to Form Lavigat Enterprises
Miss LaVega was once the face of MVB Entertainment's music division (MVBEMG), and now she is partnering with the company that gave birth to her music career, to help her get her new company, Lavigat Enterprises, up and running in 2017. - November 21, 2016 - MVB Entertainment LLC
New Age Artist Albedo Just Released The Nutcracker Album
New Age Music Artist Albedo has just released an album called “The Nutcracker.” - November 20, 2016 - Albedo Music
Soundwaves Art: Icons of Music 2016 Fundraiser - Artwork Signed by Over 20 Artists Including: Roger Waters, Kings of Leon, Queen, ABBA, Sam Smith, Duran Duran
Soundwaves Art: Icons of Music 2016 Fundraiser features limited edition artwork signed by over 20 artists including: Roger Waters, Kings of Leon, Queen, ABBA, Sam Smith, Duran Duran, and Bon Jovi. Proceeds of the art sale benefit MusicCorp, War Child, Hope & Homes for Children, and Music Rising. - November 19, 2016 - Soundwaves Art Foundation
Triggr & Bloom's, James Larese, Directs Highly Anticipated New Video for A Tribe Called Quest's, "We The People"
Triggr & Bloom is pleased to announce the video release of “We The People” the first single from Tribe Called Quest’s latest release “We Got It From Here, Thank You 4 Your Service,” their first in 18 years. Director James Larese and Executive Producer Monica... - November 18, 2016 - Triggr & Bloom
Sexy Soca with a Dance Flavor! Kevin Lyttle is at It Again
Tarakon Record's Multi platinum selling international artist, Kevin Lyttle has released yet another smash hit. The track "Slow Motion" lives up to its name with its provocative lyrics and Soca, R&B and Dance fusion. Fans across the Caribbean and Australia can expect to hear it from... - November 18, 2016 - Tarakon Records
Atlanta Band Reignites Auburn Avenue’s Iconic Blues Music Legacy
Ethnically and socially diverse new Atlanta band named after the iconic Royal Peacock nightclub in Sweet Auburn district in Atlanta brings attention to the rich history of the venue and famous acts who performed there. This band recently won the Atlanta Blues Challenge and will represent Atlanta in the upcoming 33rd International Blues Challenge held on historic Beale St in Memphis. - November 17, 2016 - Rebekah Ellis
MTS Management's Ed Roman Announces World Premiere of "The Way She Goes" Music Video on Canadian Beats
MTS Management's award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Ed Roman will premiere his new video, "The Way She Goes" on Thursday, November 17th. Canadian Beats Magazine will host the worldwide premiere of the Roman-directed clip. - November 16, 2016 - MTS Management Group
2016 Georgia Music Award Winner, Tawana Lael Debuts Her New Single “Do Unto Lovers”
Classic R&B is Back. New Music Release from Tawana Lael. - November 13, 2016 - K.Y.D.A. Entertainment
Lord Conrad Plans to Release New Music Single in 2017
New single coming out in 2017, a fusion between trance and EDM electronic music. - November 13, 2016 - Lord Conrad
Non-Profit Arts Organization to Hold Charity Art and Music Event
Expressions NJ, Inc. will be presenting the Expressions of Thanks Art and Music Event on November 19th, 2016 from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. - November 12, 2016 - Expressions NJ, Inc.
Lifetime VIP Member, Wilho F. Saari to be Honored as Professional of the Year 2017 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Wilho F. Saari of Naselle, Washington, was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Lifetime VIP for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of the Performing Arts. He is now slated to be honored as Professional of the Year 2017. - November 12, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
New Age Artist Albedo to Release Nutcracker Album
New Age Music Artist Albedo will be releasing an album this month called “The Nutcracker.” - November 12, 2016 - Albedo Music
Internationally Acclaimed Reggae Music Artist Mikey General Releases New Lovers Rock Single
Wurl Rootz Band Comprising of Alpha School Musicians Announces Their Debut Single, You Move Me Baby Featuring Legendary and Internationally Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Mikey General. - November 11, 2016 - Wurl Rootz Band
Jo Dee Messina Releases Christmas Song "Noel" Under Independent Label Dreambound Records
Nine Time No. 1, Multi-Platinum Selling, Award-Winning Artist Releases Holiday Single to Radio and Digital Retailers - November 11, 2016 - Dreambound Enterprises, Inc.
Chart Topping Spanish Band Tarifa Plana Signs Television Deal with Wanda Halcyon Television Productions of California and London
Tarifa Plana, one of the hottest young bands in Spain, currently with a top ten music hit in the Canal Fiesta radio charts, Bi Polar, has just signed to be featured on an eagerly awaited new music reality television show, Johnny Boy Music Inc. The lead protagonist on the show is iconic London music... - November 09, 2016 - Johnny Boy Records Entertainment Ltd
Founder of Blackfire Research, Ravi Rajapakse, and Founding Member of NWA, Arabian Price, Discuss the Future of Wireless Home Entertainment at Web Summit 2016
Ravi Rajapakse, CEO of Blackfire Research, and Arabian Prince, founding member of the legendary rap group NWA and veteran technology entrepreneur will discuss innovations in entertainment technology at Web Summit 2016. A music panel session entitled “Innovate or Die featuring Ravi Rajapakse and Arabian Prince” will take place on November 10, 2016, 14:40-15:00pm GMT, and will stream live worldwide on social media at www.facebook.com/WebSummitHQ. - November 08, 2016 - Blackfire Research
West Coast Hip Hop Artist Tone Dogg Raw Dropped His Third Solo Release Entitled, "Optimo" on October 18, 2016
Industry insiders state, “The album, 'Optimo' recalls the golden age of West Coast hip hop, and is nothing short of extraordinary.” - November 08, 2016 - Doggma Uno
Todd & Marlon and THE SUMMIT Collaboration
Todd & Marlon new communication campaign features THE SUMMIT to bring to life the effortless elegance of the past. - November 05, 2016 - Todd & Marlon LLC
MVB Entertainment Rebrands Itself as an "All Digital" Entertainment Company
The popular New York city talent management and artist development company will become an all digital firm in 2017. In an effort to cut cost and keep its brand relevant, MVB Entertainment, LLC. is preparing to innovate what its been doing since 2005. - November 03, 2016 - MVB Entertainment LLC
Singer-Songwriter Releases Album Discussing Mental Illness
Singer-songwriter Emily Brown has just released a new album, “Emily Frown,” about confronting and conversing with mental illness. - November 03, 2016 - Emily Brown
Momma Lynn Records (MLR) Announces John Kingsley "About the Town" Release Date
Momma Lynn Records (MLR) announces the debut solo album by John Kingsley entitled "About the Town," will be released on December 2, 2016. The much-anticipated album recorded at Studio Sage in Edmonds, Washington gives the listener a glimpse into Kingsley's heart and soul and the insightful views of his world. - November 03, 2016 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
On a Mission of Civiliti ... See Things Differently... People Equally
With a uniquely new "self-sustainable" business model, Civiliti launches its Indiegogo Campaign today utilizing EcoArt to support environmental sustainability and human rights non-profits directly. African masks and sculptures, photography, painting, music and other original artisan works... - November 02, 2016 - Civiliti Corporation
Exclusive Interview with Virtuoso Keyboardist Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater
Virtuoso keyboardist Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment reveals how he became successful in the music industry, in an exclusive interview featured on the inspirational website RiseUpEight.org. In this candid interview, Rudess discusses his career and beginnings as a... - November 02, 2016 - RiseUpEight
Meleana Brown Debuts New CD and Performs at Blue Note, Honolulu, Nov. 28th
Meleana Brown, Hawaiian born songstress captivates audiences with a wide array of musical genres from hawaiian, soul, jazz, pop, gospel and inspirational music. She is appearing at the Blue Note in Honolulu, November 28, 2016. After opening for Bruno Mars in Honolulu and singing as John Legend's duet partner on ABC TV, Duets, Meleana will be debuting her own music, off her new album. - November 02, 2016 - Meleana Brown
Texas Hill Country First Annual Country Music Festival for the Public at Thousand Acre Ranch
Rockin J Ranch and Vaaler Creek Championship Golf Club is hosting its first annual Country Music Festival this weekend November 5th, 2016, 11-4pm on the Ranch. - November 01, 2016 - Rinco of Texas
All About Jazz and ArtistShare Partner to Bring Fan-Funding Model to the Jazz Community
Launchpad by ArtistShare has partnered with All About Jazz to offer unique and exciting opportunities to the worldwide community of jazz artists. - October 31, 2016 - ArtistShare
Elliot Ricci's "Comin' Out of the Bushes" is a Political Parody Spanning Two Presidential Elections. This Song is About Character Flaws in Certain Candidates.
Comin' out of the Bushes is a political parody song and video that reminds us to vote with our conscience. The clever lyrics remind us that "character" does matter when you want to hold the most powerful position in the U.S. Elliot Ricci is a singer/songwriter who is a self-taught piano player. In Comin' Out of the Bushes, Elliot is being silly and playful, bringing light to a serious subject. But in his usual, fabulous performances audience members constantly tell him, "You should be in Vegas!" - October 29, 2016 - Elliot "Rockin" Ricci
Gospel Group Records Victory Song for Hillary
Gospel quartet, The Great Divas of Gospel, has recorded an uplifting song, "Run, Hillary, Run!" for Hillary Clinton as time draws closer to Election Day. - October 29, 2016 - The Great Divas of Gospel
Legendary Keyboardist, Composer, and a Pioneer in the Evolution of Funk, George “Bernie” Worrell, Jr., Better Known as Bernie Worrell in His Final Band Collaboration
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 along with 15 other members of Parliament-Funkadelic, the musical genius Bernie Worrell chose to collaborate with Khu.éex', a Native Funk Band. The music of Khu.éex’ is his final recorded collaborative work, as confirmed by Preston Singletary. Through this Native band, he continued to honor his love and gift for sharing music, and his immense talent both improvising, and composing, and of course on keyboard. - October 28, 2016 - Khu.eex (band)
Sheraton Jumeirah Country Music Festival
For the second time in Dubai, the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort will host the Country Music Festival over two consecutive weekends, starting on the 16th of November 2016. During the Country Music Festival guests will enjoy delicious American Style Food Stalls, where they can choose many... - October 27, 2016 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Grammy-Winning Talent Headlines 20th Annual Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
Four-time Grammy Award winner Esperanza Spalding will be among the outstanding performers as the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with five nights of free concerts Nov. 3-12. drjazzfestival.com Presented by the Dominican Ministry of Tourism, the popular event has... - October 24, 2016 - FEDUJAZZ
MTS Management Group's Eddy Mann Releases Official Lyric Video for "The Consequence"
MTS Management Group's award-winning Inspirational singer-songwriter Eddy Mann has released the official lyric video for "The Consequence." The song is the first single and title track from his upcoming album, due out on Election Day, November 8th. - October 24, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Gary Farr & His All Star Big Band Featuring Lisanne Lyons Will Tour the Florida Panhandle in January 2017
Gary Farr & His All Star Big Band will be performing concerts in Tallahassee and Panama City Florida January 25th & 26th 2017. - October 23, 2016 - Secret Formula Records, Inc.
Rockers Monty Warren & The Friggin' Whatevers Celebrate CD Launch and Chuck Berry's Birthday at Alligator Alley Pub (10/22) (Oakland Park, FL)
On Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m., Oakland Park's Alligator Alley Native Florida Sub Pub & Tap Room hosts Monty Warren & the Friggin' Whatevers CD Launch Party (Album No. 3, "Far Out Close Up"), and celebrates the birthdays of Chuck Berry, Monty Warren and local musician/pub owner, Kilmo Doome (also known as Carl Pacillo). The group features local and out-of-state musicians coming together to "Raise the Bar." The Hate Ash Buried opens. - October 22, 2016 - Monty Warren, Musician
Filipiak Announces Launch of Vidlicity
Producer / Director Bill Filipiak has launched Vidlicity, a brand dedicated to the creation, marketing and distribution of video content for the music industry. A twenty-five year veteran of the entertainment industry, Filipiak says he created Vidlicity in an effort to evolve with the changing... - October 22, 2016 - Vidlicity
New Music Video About the Election is Released
A new music video “Rock in the Sun: Election Version” has been released by the artist John O’Brien playing with the band Observatory. The music video focuses on the difficulties of dealing with the 2016 presidential election. The theme is that we must end the fighting and the hate... - October 21, 2016 - John O'Brien Entertainment
Legendary Record Producer Receives Proclamations and a Day in His Honor from Mount Vernon and Westchester County, New York
Thursday 10/13 was a big day for Hip Hop History for legendary record producer Tony Dofat. The Mount Vernon Public Library Foundation Gala 2016 held at the VIP Country Club honored legendary music veteran, producer, Author, and Educator Tony Dofat and presented him with awards and proclamations for his contributions to the community and honored 10/19 as The official Tony Dofat day. - October 18, 2016 - The TDC Group, Inc
Heartbeat Of The World, the New Album by World5 Released on Spectra Music Group
World5 released their new CD, “Heartbeat Of The World,” October 7, 2016 on the Spectra Music Group label. - October 17, 2016 - Five Points Music LLC
Sound Oracle Speaks at Ableton Loop Summit for Music Makers
On Sun, Nov 6, at 17:30 - 18:45 at Hall 2, Sound Oracle will speak at Ableton Loop Summit for Music Makers. - October 16, 2016 - Sound Oracle
Award Winning Artist Frizzell to Make Special Presentation at Jean Shepard Nashville Palace Show
Plans have been confirmed for Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, to make a special presentation during an up-coming, star studded night to honor the late country legend, Jean Shepard. Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Presents a Night to Honor Jean Shepard, a Grand Lady of the... - October 16, 2016 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Joey Price Debuts "The Fame " EP Release
This Debut Showcases the rawness of persuasion and motivation to Get To The Top. - October 14, 2016 - Joey Price
John Scholz Named President, From the Dust Productions Inc.
Seasoned CPA and Successful Entrepreneur Takes Aim at Music Industry - October 13, 2016 - From the Dust Productions
Steve Wariner Guests on MTS Management's Swedish Country Rocker Hicks' New Single and Video "Stomp a Little Louder"
MTS Management Group's Swedish country rock artist, Hicks has released his single and video, "Stomp A Little Louder." The track, penned by Hicks and Steve Wariner, features both Steve and his son, Ryan. Steve also makes a cameo appearance in the video. - October 13, 2016 - MTS Management Group
The First Annual Freedom On Festival Honors Veterans and the Nation’s Fallen with Assuming We Survive, All That Remains, Atreyu's Brandon Saller and More
On October 14, 2016 at the Grizzly Rose in Denver, CO., Article 15 Clothing hosts the first Freedom On Festival honoring Veterans and the Nation’s fallen in support of 501c3 Fallen Angel Aviator Foundation. Live performances include Justin Jensonne, Lewis Brice, Assuming We Survive, All That Remains, Atreyu's Brandon Saller and a rowdy debut by the Drinkin’Bros themselves. - October 12, 2016 - Jade Umbrella
International Artist Al3xAndrovA Aligns with Fashion Show Extravaganza to Benefit John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Al3xAndrovA has aligned with Elizabeth’s Boutique and the Hollander Hotel to present the annual Fashion Show Extravaganza, benefiting John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The event will showcase the artist's highly anticipated release of Modern Day Cinderella. Al3xAndrovA... - October 12, 2016 - Storage 2.O rg
Mts Management's Inspirational Artist Eddy Mann Rocks the Vote on Upcoming Election Day Release "The Consequence"
MTS Management's Philly-based inspirational singer-songwriter and worship leader, Eddy Mann has announced an Election Day release for "The Consequence." Pre-sale begins on October 11th. It is Mann's first album of all-new material since 2014's "Dig Love." - October 12, 2016 - MTS Management Group
MTS Records and Inspirational Artist Eddy Mann Win at 2016 IMEA Awards
Pittsburgh-based MTS Records and Philly-based inspirational singer-songwriter Eddy Mann were among the winners at the 2016 International Music and Entertainment Association Awards. The ceremony was held Saturday in Murfreesboro, TN. - October 12, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Actress, Producer and Director, Lisa Pellegrene Discusses the Debut of a New Music and Dance Series: Peace, Love, Unity Dance Troupe
Lisa Pellegrene, a known international animal advocate and long term vegan, as well as a professional in TV and Film, with an additional established background as a writer and strategic consultant, debuts the first episode of her forthcoming web and corresponding TV series this fall. - October 11, 2016 - Public Relations Office of Lisa Pellegrene
Macguyver, Bruce Wayne, The Karate Kid, Darth Maul & Shawn Michaels are Coming to New England Super Megafest Comic Con
The New England Super Megafest Comic Con celebrates movies, TV, comics, movies, super heroes, music, wrestling and sci-fi in Massachusetts at New England’s premiere celebrity pop culture family event. - October 09, 2016 - Super Megafest