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Wright Music Group Releases New Hit R&B Single "I Need You in My Life" from Artist David Wright
New R&B Music release "I Need You in My Life" by David Wright. David Wright expresses his need and love to have a woman in his life. - January 01, 2016 - Wright Music Group
David P. Suade Talks Relaunching BassBox Music Group
David P. Suade is Relaunching Bassbox Music Group. Discusses new business model, the state of the music industry and being successful as an independent. - January 01, 2016 - Hive
Indie Rapper Dez Nado Uses Self-Produced Cable Reality Show to Gain Major Label Support for New Album Release
Indie singer-songwriter breaks ground by leveraging support gained from self-produced cable reality TV show "Life & Grind: Duval" to broker deal for distribution from Universal Music Group. - January 01, 2016 - Dez Nado
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Has Recognized Wilho F. Saari as Professional of the Year 2015 in the Performing Arts
Wilho F. Saari of Naselle, Washington, was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of the Performing Arts. In addition, he has become a Lifetime VIP member. - December 31, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
U.R.E Releasing AZ Smooth's Debut Album "Street Fame"
The Independent recording artist Jaesin "Az Smooth" Stone has announced the release of his highly anticipated debut album, “Street Fame” arriving everywhere on Spring 2016, exclusively through azsmooth.bandcamp.com. Pre-orders available on 1/1/2016. Releasing on all DSP's... - December 31, 2015 - U.R.E
AOK Records Announces the Signing of Taylor Galess
AOK Records, a division of AOK Promotion and Production has announced the signing of 17 year-old, Taylor Galess. The Rogersville, TN native has a growing fan base, having held the number 1 position for her area on Reverbnation for weeks now. Adam Knight, President of AOK states, “I am... - December 30, 2015 - AOK Promotion and Production
The C.R. Ecker Band Releases "A Bright Tomorrow" to Inspire Kindness in the World
"A Bright Tomorrow" is a Country/Heartland/Christian song which was originally written by Charles Ecker in 1988. His goal has been to release this song and make it available at no cost to anyone who wished to have a copy. Some 27 years later, Charles Ecker received his wish and is inspiring the world one person at a time through his songwriting. - December 27, 2015 - The C.R. Ecker Band
The Palm Beach Press Names Monty Warren & the Friggin Whatevers to 2015 Fave Music List as the Roots Rockers Roll Out Album No. 3: "Far Out Close Up"
The Palm Beach Press has named Monty Warren & the Friggin Whatevers to its 2015 Fave Music List (12/16/15). Warren and the "Whatevers" (prominent musicians in the Palm Beach, Fla./Raleigh, N.C. area) released their third "roots rock" album "Far Out Close Up" in celebration of Keith Richards' birthday Dec. 18 under the Green Cheese Records label. - December 23, 2015 - Monty Warren, Musician
RMR008: Sharif D + Black Cherry: "If I Was Yours" | Respect Music Records
Producer/Performer Sharif D collaborates with emerging artist Black Cherry to deliver a Soulful Tropical House number in time for the Southern Hemispheres Summer Season titled “If I Was Yours.” - December 23, 2015 - Respect Music Records
ArtistShare® Fan-Funded Recordings Receive Grammy® Nominations in The 58th Annual Grammy Awards
Fan-funded recordings by Maria Schneider and the Gil Evans Project nominated for Best Large Ensemble Albums and Best Improvised Solos. Maria Schneider’s collaboration with rock icon, David Bowie, receives Grammy® nomination for Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals. - December 23, 2015 - ArtistShare
Kamilean by KazeLoon
Original Eastside Los Angeles Gangsta Trap Freestyle Rapper KazeLoon releases his mixtape album at C.D Baby called Kamilean. - December 22, 2015 - KazeLoon Records & K.D Lean Inc.
New Year’s Eve Masquerade and Fashion Show Brings Together the Best of Denver’s Fine Arts with High Fashion for an Unforgettable New Year’s Celebration
This will be the first time the Colorado Symphony has been involved with a Live Fashion Show. This event will target a new demographic for the Colorado Symphony, and collaborate with a new industry altogether. This will also be a first for the involved fashion designers, including Project Runway All-Stars Winner, Mondo Guerrra. The New Year’s Masquerade & Fashion Show is the premier event introducing this fusion of High Fashion and Fine Arts in Denver. - December 17, 2015 - Soul Makers LLC
Great Independent Album - Inspire 2 (Redemption of the Ghettos Worldwide)
INSPIRE 2 is the follow-up to INSPIRE that was released in 2009. This album focuses on motivating and inspiring the youth about their future. There are also hidden messages within the songs that will have individuals thinking about many aspects of life. Redemption of the Ghettos Worldwide is simply planting a seed of positive views to the youth about life. Mezonic took three years to complete this project and listeners will appreciate every single song. - December 17, 2015 - Mezonic Records
Stars Turned Up to See Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Jordin Sparks and More to Support the Rock the Schools Concert's 5th Anniversary at The Mint in Los Angeles
Promenade PR and Entertainment Group presented the Rock The Schools Concert's 5th Anniversary Bash at The Mint in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 10th featuring Johnny Rzeznik, Jordin Sparks, Ryan Cabrera, Mark Ballas and more, and heavily attended by celebrities. The intimate, acoustic show was... - December 17, 2015 - Promenade PR and Entertainment Group
SRI Jazz Gives Away Songs Following the Terrorist Attacks
SRI Jazz is giving away the free songs “I Love Paris” and “Everybody’s Cryin’ Mercy” to promote peace and love to counter the recent terrorist attacks and hate-inspired crimes. - December 16, 2015 - SRI Label Group
Dw. Dunphy Releases Two Free Songs Via Bandcamp.com
Free tracks from both a brand new Christmas compilation and from upcoming album, and Dunphy promises more new music in 2016. - December 16, 2015 - Introverse Music Ltd.
"Garth Vader," Country Music / Star Wars Parody Band Debuted Live in Los Angeles Dec. 12, 2015
Toys for Tots benefited as the charity of the night. The band "Garth Vader" has been coined “The Best 90’s Country Star Wars Parody Band in The Galaxy” by the established musicians who make up the band. - December 15, 2015 - Garth Vader Band
Indie Band Fights Terror via Musical Warfare
Armed with musical weapons of mass “construction”, San Francisco band “Daytime Nightlife” is fighting fear and negativity in all forms with their debut self-titled album. “What I have found in this band and their music is something that has become more of a rarity in... - December 15, 2015 - Daytime Nightlife
Pop The Cork! Welcome 2016 with Original Single "Let’s Spend This New Year’s Eve At Home" from Burgeoning Country Act Christi Bauerlee
Launch single from upcoming album “Pop” is commandeered by NYC-based label Young Pals Music’s founder & executive producer Ayhan Sahin. - December 14, 2015 - Young Pals Music
MtB Entertainment's New Album: Return of the Beast by Marcus Christ
"Marcus Christ, the prodigy from Compton, CA that is able to sing, rap and perform stand-up has just released his debut album on 12/7/2015 called Return of the Beast! Available for download worldwide at CDbaby." - MtB Staff - December 14, 2015 - MtB Entertainment
RYDE is Official Transportation Partner for SnowGlobe Music Festival
Upscale Motorcoaches Provide Safe, Convenient, Environmentally-Friendly Regional and Onsite Shuttling Solution to and around South Lake Tahoe - December 12, 2015 - RYDE
Solo Piano Music Composer Stephen Majewski Nears 3 Million Plays on Pandora
Stephen Majewski‘s solo piano music has now been played on Pandora more than 2.8 million times. Listeners can purchase Stephen’s physical albums and digital downloads at www.stephenmajewski.com. Downloads are also available on iTunes, Amazon, and others. - December 12, 2015 - Stephen Majewski
Artists Across America Ban Together for Charity for Those Affected by the Paris Attacks
ProtectOurFutures, CBM Records, Red Devil Post, & Streaming for Charity: Combined Forces for a Benefit Concert for Those Affected by Paris Terrorist Attacks - Streaming for Paris - December 11, 2015 - CBM Records
CBM Records Bands of All Genres Going Into the Studio to Record Cover of the Eagles of Death Metal’s Song "I Love You All the Time" for Their Campaign for Paris Charity
A Label and Its Bands Devote Their Music to Good - December 11, 2015 - CBM Records
CBM Records Band Three Beards Signs Radio Promotion Deal with Howard Rosen Promotion, Inc., Radio Promotion Company to Green Day, Sum 41, Sister Hazel, Bon Jovi and More
Atlanta record label CBM Record’s band Three Beards, has signed a radio promotion deal with famed Howard Rosen Promotion. - December 11, 2015 - CBM Records
NewGoldPop.com: Chart Topping Producer Releases Brand New Christmas Single
1982 Xmas No1 hit song producer releases single for the present. - December 10, 2015 - NewGoldPop.com
SRI Label Group Offers Free Holiday Songs
SRI Jazz, SRI Records releases special gift of free holiday songs by classic artists until the end of the year. - December 10, 2015 - SRI Label Group
Holiday Open House - Radio Theater Production of the Humorous Murder-Mystery “They Killed Him Dead” at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
Special free holiday open house in Hollywood, December 12, from 4:00 -10:00 PM, including a theatrical production of “They Killed Him Dead” featuring an all-celebrity cast. Must RSVP to attend show. - December 09, 2015 - Galaxy Press
MTS Management Group's TJ Leonard Releases "High On Livin" Album
MTS Management Group's Swedish country artist and Top 50 CMT.com artist, TJ Leonard has released his debut solo album, "High On Livin'." The album features his Top 40 New Music Weekly chart single, "Remember Those Times." - December 08, 2015 - MTS Management Group
Floral Drive by Jason D. Yonai a.k.a KazeLoon
Original East Los Angeles Belvedere Park Asiatic Gangsta Trap Freestyle Rapper/Producer/Song Writer/CEO KazeLoon releases his album called Floral Drive with artwork done by Nathan Hales of South Africa. - December 06, 2015 - KazeLoon Records & K.D Lean Inc.
Kontras Quartet Performs at Farnsworth House
The Kontras Quartet performs inside the famed Farnsworth House as part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial program "Architecture + Art: Inspiration Amplified." - December 05, 2015 - Kontras Quartet
Christmas Concerts with the Kontras Quartet & Chicago Choral Artists
The Kontras Quartet joins director Michael D. Costello and the Chicago Choral Artists for two candlelight concerts of sacred Christmas music. Recommended by the Chicago Tribune! Saturday, December 5, 2015 @ 7:30 PM St. Sylvester Catholic Church 2157 N. Humboldt Blvd Chicago, IL Sunday, December... - December 05, 2015 - Kontras Quartet
Kontras String Quartet Performs at Elmhurst College
Concert featuring witty, dark and romantic music by Haydn, Shostakovich and Borodin. - December 05, 2015 - Kontras Quartet
Black Diamond Public Relations Firm announces new client: Texas Country Rock & Roll Artist, Koe Wetzel & The Konvicts.
Black Diamond Public Relations Firm, a full-scale entertainment PR firm, today announced it has been named publicist of record for Koe Wetzel and The Konvicts. - December 04, 2015 - Black Diamond PR Firm
Black Diamond Public Relations Firm Announces New Client: Texas Country Music Artist, Michael Carubelli
Black Diamond Public Relations Firm, a full-scale entertainment PR firm, today announced it has been named publicist of record for Texas Country Music Artist, Michael Carubelli. - December 04, 2015 - Black Diamond PR Firm
WORLD5 Signs with Spectra Music Group
WORLD5 finishes the final touches of their brand new album and teams up with Spectra Music Group for the release. - December 04, 2015 - Five Points Music LLC
Muzik Annual Food Drive
It’s that time of year again – Muzik’s Annual Food Drive - Every Saturday patrons receive VIP complimentary admission before 11 p.m. with a non-perishable food donation. (Excludes Special Events) To help meet the city’s increasing food needs, Muzik along with partners are... - December 04, 2015 - Muzik
New Bose F1 Loudspeakers Debut in Lancaster, PA at the Federal Taphouse
Leprechaun Productions will be hosting the Bose F1 Dance Party on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Federal Taphouse in Lancaster, PA. Attendees will be able to hear and enjoy the Bose F1 Loudspeakers in a variety of applications with live music and club music on this night. Cocktail Hour will be... - December 02, 2015 - Greg Fitzpatrick
A Record Attendance at 84th Anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade That Included Captain Tom Bristol from L. Ron Hubbard’s “Under the Black Ensign”
The 84th anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade is rapidly becoming the largest Christmas Parade in the world and included the 5-story tall Captain Tom Bristol from "Under the Black Ensign" by L. Ron Hubbard. - December 01, 2015 - Galaxy Press
New Drumming Invention by Benson Music
Local musician invents a product for drummers. Watch the video and get in with the Kickstarter campaign. Great rewards. Fun video. Great product. - December 01, 2015 - Benson Music
The OPEN HEART Holiday Concert Premieres in St. Paul
Ashana is coming. Weaving soaring, angelic vocals together with the celestial sound of crystal singing bowls, Ashana will be featured in The OPEN HEART Holiday Concert, brought to us this December 6 at 3pm by HOLLY HOUSE Center for Integrated HealthCare on the campus of St. Catherine University. Ashana is a premiere healing music artist of our time. Her music lifts the soul. - November 30, 2015 - HOLLY HOUSE Center for Integrated HealthCare
TheRealJonSmith Writes and Produces a “Movie Star” for Universal Pictures
Multi-Genre Record Producer, Songwriter, Mixer, and Multi-Instrumentalist Jonathan Smith [a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith] produced and wrote a “Jem” of a song for Universal’s new “Jem and the Holograms” movie and soundtrack. Released in U.S. theaters everywhere on October 23,... - November 30, 2015 - TheRealJonSmith
Grammy Nominated Artist Rey T Releases "99 Women"
Grammy Nominated Artist and Lead Singer of Special Request Releases New Single Entitled "99 Women" - November 29, 2015 - Prime USA Records
Momma Lynn Management Announces "Ravages of Time" to Record at Studio Sage
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) announces the highly popular rock and roll band "Ravages of Time" will be recording at the newly opened Studio Sage in Edmonds, Washington. The third album from the band will be entitled "Faith of the Fallen" and will be released and distributed by Momma Lynn Records (MLR) in early 2016. - November 28, 2015 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
DaBuzz is Back and Headed to Chicago
Nexus Radio (nexusradio.fm) and Roscoe's Tavern in Chicago Welcome DaBuzz to Roscoe's on Sunday, December 6th for a free performance. - November 27, 2015 - Nexus Radio
Cheers to the New Year at Fenix
2016 is quickly approaching and time is running out to get tickets to dine and be entertained this New Year’s Eve at Fenix. A special prix fixe dinner will be served, the band Aja Vu will perform the music of Steely Dan and Chicago, and you’ll receive complimentary champagne to toast... - November 26, 2015 - Fenix
Sicwitit Sticwitit Wes P Productions, LLC Will Release What Never Was, a Song Acknowledging What Never Was in a Marriage Healing Our Women with Gratitude on Thanksgiving
Sicwitit Sticwitit Wes P Productions, LLC will release the sixth single from I Am That, I Am: For The People, By The People, What Never Was on 11-26-15-15. - November 25, 2015 - Sicwitit Sticwitit Wes P Productions, LLC
Sweden Makes Music – Free Showcase Featuring Sweden’s Newest Crop of Pop Stars
The Consulate General of Sweden in New York and Export Music Sweden present an exclusive Brooklyn showcase curated by Grandins Flying Circus featuring some of the newest and brightest stars of Swedish pop at Baby's All Right in Williamsburg on Tuesday, December 8. The evening will feature live... - November 24, 2015 - Consulate General of Sweden
"A Bright Tomorrow": A Song of Goodness Coming During Turbulent Times, Out to Global Audience in 120 Countries
Sometimes it's best to look calmly inward during troubled times to draw on faith, and find reasons to hope. "A Bright Tomorrow" from The C.R. Ecker Band is all about extending goodness to those in need and believing that you can help to make a better world. Charles Ecker first composed this song in the late 1980s, but no publisher was interested because he wanted to give it to the world. - November 23, 2015 - Charles R. Ecker
Minnesota Sinfonia Dedicates January Concerts to the Memory of Thelma Hunter
The Minnesota Sinfonia will present A Tribute to Thelma Hunter, featuring Loren Fishman performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on January 15, 16, and 17. This past August, the state lost a very important and honored member of its music community, pianist and arts advocate, Thelma Hunter. - November 21, 2015 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia