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Meet Dame Myra Hess Musicians on Picture This Post
Dame Myra Hess chamber music musicians who perform every Wednesday at 12:15 PM in Chicago's Cultural Center and simulcast on WFMT are profiled on Picture This Post. - October 08, 2016 - Picture This Post
Dynamic Duo, "Broadway and Beyond," Performs at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater
On the eve of October 1st the singing duo Joanie Sigal and Tom Godfrey of “Broadway and Beyond” performed in the lobby of the Historic Clearwater Building to a packed audience. Sigal and Godfrey have a 20 year history of performing together with their first performance being in the very same Clearwater Building in 1996. - October 07, 2016 - Church of Scientology
MTS Management Group, Whiskey And Cigarettes Named Final Ballot Nominees In Nashville Universe Awards
Final Ballot Nominees for the 2016 Nashville Universe Awards have been announced. Whiskey And Cigarettes Radio Show and MTS Management Group are among the nominees. The ceremony will take place on November 7th at Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. - October 07, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Le'Andria Johnson Stars in Spare The Rod Spoil The Child at The Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC
Produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child focuses on taboo issues that are often ignored in the Black Community. “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child speaks to all ages,” said Shirley Caesar, gospel legend and 2016 recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “I was particularly amazed to see young people so accurately depicting what our youth are going through. Everyone should see this exceptional play. Your life will never be the same." - October 06, 2016 - Summerville Productions
Tanis Launches Debut Album, "Blackout" Boldly Exploring Alternative Themes of Love, Melancholy and Identity
"Blackout" EP features some of the past hits of Tanis along with brand new compositions, making it the definitive buy for all her fans. - October 01, 2016 - Tanis
Marc Hoffman Releases Late September
"Hoffman returns to the studio with a new confidence, able to hold his own with the best in the genre." —Gary Dalkin, Film Music On the Web - September 30, 2016 - Marc Hoffman
66 Raw Radio Holds Exclusive "Raw Power Summit" During the 12th Annual A3C Festival
66 Raw Radio will partner with Patchwerk Recording Studio and IdOMusic to hold an exclusive industry workshop called the "Raw Power Summit," one of Atlanta's exclusive industry mixers during the 12th Annual A3C Festival. - September 29, 2016 - 66 RAW, LLC
MTS Management Group Signs VH1 "Save The Music" Finalist and Mental Health Advocate JJ McGuigan
MTS Management Group has signed Wichita, KS alternative rock singer-songwriter JJ McGuigan for promotion of his latest EP, "Dissociative." JJ is a VH1 "Save The Music" Songwriting Contest Finalist and an advocate for mental health awareness. - September 29, 2016 - MTS Management Group
“The Declaration of IndependenTS” by Bruce Lev Wins Best Americana Album
Bruce Lev’s album “The Declaration of IndependenTS” has just been honored as the “Best Americana Album” in the Akademia Music Awards along with naming Bruce Lev as their “Artist of the Month” for September 2016! Coming off his stage performance and... - September 28, 2016 - LevSongs Productions
Digital Music News Outlet The Encore Media Rebrands to Nü Echo Media
Digital music news outlet The Encore Media rebrands to Nü Echo Media to include two new aspects. - September 28, 2016 - Nü Echo Media
Singer-Songwriter Natalie Jean Wins Big at 2016 Josie Music Awards
Best Musical Collaboration & World Artist of the Year - September 28, 2016 - Natalie Jean
CracKerman Album Release
“CracKerman getting deep…I mean he looks like a raving lunatic and yet he’s making sense.” ~ Howard Stern - September 26, 2016 - Jayde Monroe Productions, LLC
Opera Encore Planned at Scientology Information Center for Austrian Opera Singer in October
Ms. Susanne Epple returns to the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater on October 23rd, to perform opera arias and songs in 4 languages. All are welcome and light complimentary refreshments will be served. - September 23, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Richard Lynch, Ed Roman, MTS Management Among Winners at 2016 Josie Awards in Nashville
Ohio-based Traditional country artist Richard Lynch, Canadian multi-instrumentalist Ed Roman, and Pittsburgh-based MTS Management Group were among the winners at Sunday's 2016 Josie Music Awards, held at Schermerhorn Opera House in Nashville, TN. - September 22, 2016 - MTS Management Group
SuperXtar, a Global Singing Competition, Postpone Finals to February 18, 2017
SuperXtar, a worldwide, online, singing talent contest, based in Tampa-Florida, in union with VrTuo TV - a smart TV channel - has moved the date of the Finals to February 18, 2017. The 12 finalists and their companions will be flown from all over the world to the Finals site in Nashville,... - September 22, 2016 - SuperXtar
Wizard World Comic Con Music Concert Series Returns with The Pretty Reckless at Brady Theater in Tulsa, Thursday, October 20
Singer-Guitarist Taylor Momsen, Guitarist Ben Phillips, Bassist Mark Damon & Drummer Jamie Perkins to Kick Off Wizard World Comic Con Tulsa with Explosive Show. - September 21, 2016 - Fan Expo HQ
Lynn Yew Evers to Perform at Carnegie Hall
Lynn Yew Evers will perform with Will Ackerman, Producer and Grammy Award-winning guitarist, in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 28th at 8:00 pm. The concert is in celebration of Evers' new CD "ELYSIAN." They will be joined by other musicians including Trevor Gordon Hall,... - September 20, 2016 - Big Noise
Artistshare® Submits Five Crowdfunded Albums for Consideration in the 59th Grammy® Awards
New fan-funded recordings from ArtistShare® artists Robin Eubanks, Benjamin Koppel and Joe Lovano, The Clayton Brothers, Rale Micic and Gonzalo Grau - September 18, 2016 - ArtistShare
Among Legends' New Single "We Were Vaguely Saints" Now Available Worldwide
After an exclusive premiere through Exclaim! Music, Among Legends' latest single "We Were Vaguely Saints" is now available worldwide. - September 18, 2016 - Among Legends
Beale Street and Blues Hall of Fame Partner for Bridging the Blues Event
Two iconic Memphis organizations announced events for the annual Bridging the Blues campaign. On Thursday, October 6th the Blues Hall of Fame will open a new exhibit from internationally acclaimed blues photographer Marc Norberg. That same evening Beale Street will present the Road to the Biscuit... - September 16, 2016 - Beale Street
Singer Joe Simon Reflects on an Extraordinary Career That Took Him from the Cotton Fields to the Top of the Charts
One of the last great male soul voices returns with a new documentary, a new book and a new single with The Temptations. - September 15, 2016 - Stamford Creative Management
Cedar Lake Cellars to Host Sixth Annual Fall Fest
Celebration to feature live music from three St. Louis bands. - September 14, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Le Affaire Music to Present Detroit Soul Explosion
Detroit, a major center in the creation of such legendary music milestones as birthplace of the "The Motown Sound" and Techno will ignite as Le Affaire Music presents Detroit Soul Explosion. The concert will take place on October 1, 2016 at 8:00 pm at The Music Hall, 350 Madison in... - September 13, 2016 - Big Noise
Among Legends Release New Single on Exclaim! Music Ahead of Hello Sailor Records Compilation
Waterloo pop-punk band Among Legends released a new single today, streaming exclusively on Exclaim! Music. “We Were Vaguely Saints” is the lead single on Hello Sailor Records’ upcoming compilation album Coveted, due out September 16. “We thought it would be fun to ask bands... - September 12, 2016 - Among Legends
The Buggies to Play Hard Rock Cafe in Boston
Hear Now Live and WEMF Radio will present The Buggies at the Hard Rock Cafe on Clinton Street in Boston, MA on Friday, September 30 at 11:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and patrons must be over 21 years old to attend. The Buggies are creating quite a stir up and down the East Coast, having just conquered... - September 12, 2016 - Big Noise
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) Announces Seattle Singer-Songwriter, Abby London, Has Joined the Momma Lynn Family of Companies
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) announces Seattle Singer-Songwriter, Abby London has joined the Momma Lynn family of companies and will enter the studio in the Fall of 2016. MLM Founder and CEO, Michael Decker says that “We are very happy to bring Abby London into the Momma Lynn family of unique... - September 10, 2016 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Sabakuch Music to be Launched by Renowned Punjabi Singer Sukh-E on 9th September 2016
India’s first ever music platform for earning money through original music. - September 09, 2016 - Sabakuch.com
Record Setting Country Gospel Group, Waymasters, to Headline Saturday Night’s North Carolina Mountain State Fair
Christian Country Gospel’s No. 1 group, Waymasters, will headline the Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Festival at the 2016 North Carolina Mountain State Fair. - September 08, 2016 - Waymasters
Controversial N.W.A. Manager Jerry Heller Up for Posthumous Award at Miami Web Fest
The Diva Docs and Jerry Heller score an award nomination at Miami Web fest 2016 for "The NWA Chronicles," a 3-part interview series. Mr Heller passed Friday September 2, after a heart attack and subsequent automobile accident. - September 08, 2016 - Melbadelphia Entertainment
If You Love Me (Discal Remix): Another Major Hit Record Release by Angel Sessions
Angel Sessions has done it again, with another hit single, "If You Love Me (DiscaL Remix) coming worldwide. - September 06, 2016 - Angel Sessions Music
MTS Management's Inspirational Artist Eddy Mann Releases Worship Retrospective "RE: Prize" Ahead of VA and TN Dates
MTS Management Group's Philly-based singer-songwriter and worship leader, Eddy Mann has released "RE: Prize," a retrospective collection of previously-released worship songs. Mann has announced September and October tour dates in Virginia and Tennessee. - September 06, 2016 - MTS Management Group
The Recording Academy Presents in Honor of Keith Emerson
The Recording Academy®’s charity MusiCares® will present Musicians In Pain—Get Help and Keep Your Gig in memory of rock keyboardist Keith Emerson. Register early. - September 05, 2016 - Reflection Media
New Gamer Music Album - Ancient Aires & Marches; Music by Gamers for Gamers
Rich Staats' fifth album is geared for gamers. Music by a Gamer for Gamers. The songs are a fusion of instrumental, traditional instruments, electronica, and choral designed to have the maximum positive impact on your gaming sessions. These tracks are great for action adventure movies too. Genre: Electronic: Acid Techno; Release Date: 2016. - September 03, 2016 - Rich Staats
Freedom Records and The Wright Media Publishing Company Present The Anarchy Militant Rebel Militia's New Release "Back to the Slave Ship"
New compilation available for free download at anarchymilitant.wixsite.com/anarchymilitant. - September 02, 2016 - The Wright Media Publishing Company
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Selling Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments
Noah's Park & Playgrounds Now Offering Wide Variety of Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments to its online E-commerce store, www.noahsplay.com - September 01, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
The Head of a Girl Announce Newly Released Debut 6 Song E.P. Titled “someplace somewhere.”
The Head of a Girl released their much anticipated alternative/ electronic/ industrial debut E.P. entitled “someplace somewhere.” on the 8 TRAX Sound label. - September 01, 2016 - Mylinda Montroy
Online Radio Station Launches a Dedicated Classical Percussion Music Program
Classic Pinellas Radio announces a new online radio program dedicated to classical percussion music called “Percussion Panorama.” - September 01, 2016 - Stephen P Brown
Recked Entertainment Sign Ever More Broken to Management Deal
Grafton, IL based Alternative Rock Band “Ever More Broken” has signed exclusively to Recked Entertainment for management. This heavy yet melodic group is a fresh line up of talented musicians eager and ready to go in a new direction. Ever More Broken will be releasing their 1st single... - September 01, 2016 - Recked Entertainment
Earth III (Earth 3) Guitar Straps Look to Make Comeback
Roy Jones, creator of the Lollipop Guitar and former employee of Earth III guitar straps and music products has applied for the trademark rights and will attempt to bring the classic guitar straps back to the market place. - August 31, 2016 - Roy Jones
Free Blues for Peace Event 9/21/16 at White House
A free music event, Blues for Peace, will be held in Washington, D.C.'s Lafayette Park outside of The White House on September 21, 2016 to coincide with International Day of Peace. Music starts at 11AM and will end at 2PM. - August 30, 2016 - Windmill Music
Wizard World's New Music Concert Series Returns with Purity Ring at The National in Richmond, Friday, September 9
Canadian EDM duo Corin Roddick, Megan James Continue Successful New Series in Conjunction With Wizard World Comic Con Richmond. - August 30, 2016 - Fan Expo HQ
Progressive Rock Band Desert Dragon Announces European Tour
Prog Rock Band Desert Dragon featuring ex-White Wizzard members Joseph Michael and Will Wallner to tour Europe. - August 29, 2016 - Desert Dragon
Listening Room YYC is Relaunching in September
After a brief summer hiatus, Calgary's Listening Room - house concert style events in intimate settings without distractions - is relaunching in September with two unique concepts - The Circle and The Classics. The Circle is a unique singer/songwriter circle concept featuring the original works of local artists, as well as interpretations of notable songwriters. The Classics will feature local vocalists interpreting the works of classic jazz artists, along with the house band. - August 29, 2016 - The Music Entrepreneur
Singer Jack Jones to Host "Spotlight on Jack Jones" Airing on Crooner Radio Online
Legendary singer will host a listening party on the internet's #1 Vocal Jazz, "Crooners Only" station. - August 27, 2016 - Crooner Radio
Simba La La: World Music for Children CD Release
Erie Art Museum Invites the Community to a World Music CD-Release Party for Families. - August 27, 2016 - Erie Art Museum
Christian Music Trendsetter Carman Returns to the Stage Triumphant After Life-Threatening Cancer Battle
Bringing life and hope to families across the country in the high energy 2016 "CinemaSonic Experience" Tour - August 25, 2016 - Carman
Wantreez Music Enters Contract for Big Data with the Most Popular Music Identification App; Shazam
Store music service provider, Wantreez Music (www.rhymeduck.com, CEO: Noh Jong-chan), has announced that the company made a partnership to be supplied with big data from the most popular music identification app company, Shazam. Wantreez Music will be able to receive a huge amount of Shazam’s... - August 25, 2016 - Wantreez Music
International Producer Actor Lily Lisa Shares Spotlight with First Global Virtual Reality Conference
Lily Lisa known for her exquisite taste in fashion and global fan base wows them at the 2016 GVRC. - August 23, 2016 - Lily Lisa
MTS Management's Award-Winning Canadian Musician Raises Funds for Schools, Orphanages and Safe Houses in Tanzania
On Friday, August 19th, MTS Management's award-winning Canadian musician Ed Roman performed at Terra Nova Public House in Terra Nova, ON to raise funds for The Bahati Project. The socially aware artist raised funds for schools, orphanages and safe houses in Tanzania. - August 23, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Chart Topping Soul-Funk-Blues Band Become Top Nominees for 2016 Native American Music Awards
WI Blues Chart Toppers, The GroovaLottos are nominated for "Best Pop Recording" of 2016 by NAMA, and they need your vote. Public Voting Now Open. - August 22, 2016 - TheGroovaLottos