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Gasparilla Music Festival Rocks Locally, Acts Globally
Carbon offsets, composting and bike valet round out the sustainability initiatives that are making a measurable impact. - March 04, 2015 - Gasparilla Music Festival
Former Lead Singer of NYC Indie-Pop Band Strip Darling Will be Releasing Her Debut EP in Spring 2015
Fresh off her debut single and video “City Lives,” emerging singer-songwriter Ryal continues her journey of self discovery on her upcoming mystical pop single "Lonely Love," which drops March 30. - March 04, 2015 - Ryal
True Legend Continues, New Titles from PENTATONE Remastered Classics
The second batch of this series highlights the phenomenal realisation of Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique and La Damnation de Faust, Georges Bizet’s Carmen and Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha. - March 04, 2015 - PENTATONE
National Anthem Vocal Competition
MusicStar launches National Anthem Vocal Competition on March 3, National Anthem Day! - March 02, 2015 - MusicStar
Dreamdoktor to Release Its Avante-Garde Sounds with Sunset Jazz
There’s some serious method to the madness of this new record from Dreamdoktor, now being released with the Sunset Jazz record label. The prolific electronic artist has spent years constructing musical compositions, which evokes a soothing and ambient sound that is very much avante-garde... - March 01, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
Klubjumpers’ Sizzling Remix of "Unconditional Love" - Featuring Oksana Angel - is Available Now on All Digital Platforms
Top Hollywood Record Producers and DJs Come Together to Create Unconditional Love - February 28, 2015 - Kingdom of Angels Publishing
ViennaCC Releases Free Acoustic Version "If You Wanna Dance"
The Vienna-based musician ViennaCC releases an acoustic version of his song "If You Wanna Dance." The song can be downloaded for free. - February 28, 2015 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
Benefit Concert for Fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charlie Kondek
The Bellamy Brothers and Bertie Higgins are performing a benefit concert for the family of Charlie Kondek who lost his life in the line of duty. - February 27, 2015 - Cayo Largo Productions, LLC
Indest and Dunphy Take a Moment to Discuss the Moment Before You Arrive
Dunphy produces Indest's latest recording under the Introverse Media production banner. - February 27, 2015 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Dallas Singer-Songwriter Leona Lee Releases New EP "The Dawn"
The singer and songwriter known as Leona Lee has released her first EP, "The Dawn." - February 26, 2015 - Elles Entertainment LLC
Art of Cool Festival Seeks Volunteers to Enrich Attendee Experience
Three-Day World-Class Jazz and Soul Festival Issues Open Call for “Cooligans” to Serve on Event Teams - February 26, 2015 - The Art of Cool Festival
Loverboy to Headline Brennan Rock & Roll Academy 2nd Anniversary Concert
The Academy Plans to Rock the House with Performances by Loverboy and Student Bands. - February 25, 2015 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
Valiant Horizon Announces EDM Producer Ultraloner as a New Artist on Its Label
U.S.-based electronica musician Ultraloner releases debut single “Joystick” on Valiant Horizon set to be followed by the debut EP “Wandering Down” also in Winter 2015. - February 25, 2015 - Valiant Horizon
Members of The Ventures Launch V2
Instrumental band V2—featuring members of The Ventures, Bob Spalding and Leon Taylor—is kicking off a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo on February 23rd to raise funds towards producing a debut album and to introduce itself to a worldwide fan base. The album will feature a balanced... - February 21, 2015 - V2
Manhattan-Based Young Pals Music Ushers in 2015 with Four Upcoming Album Releases
Celebrating nearly 10 years as a full-service music & publishing company, the label continues to expand its versatile musical palette with R&B, rock, pop, dance, musical theater & jazz projects. - February 20, 2015 - Young Pals Music
AOK Promotions and Productions Announces the Release of "River of Jordan" by the West Virginia Couriers
Adam & Angel Knight, owners of AOK Promotion have announced the release of the debut single from the West Virginia Couriers with the company. "River of Jordan" will hit the airwaves on March 2nd, 2015. Adam Knight states, "There are few artists out there right now with more going... - February 20, 2015 - AOK Promotion and Production
Not Just Stands Introduces New Finger Flat Guitar Picks, Put One on and Forget About It
Finger Flat Guitar Picks were originally designed by a guitar player to solve the problem of picks spinning out of position and ending up on the floor. Here is a pick that combines a comfortable and size adjustable finger pick attachment with a flat pick so the 1 piece nylon guitar pick attaches to the index finger on the picking hand and stays in the proper picking position at all times (Patent pending). Check out their page on Facebook. - February 20, 2015 - Not Just Stands
Dialtone Pickups Launch Debut Line
Dialtone Pickups allow guitarists to find that sweet spot, lock it in. - February 19, 2015 - Dialtone Pickups
Country Singer Mandy Bo Announces Release of New Single for February 25th 2015
Bad**s Country Girl Teams Up with Legendary Producer to Create Chart Topping Hit "Pay The Price" - February 18, 2015 - Mandy Bo
DADA Company and Opera XXI Launch "Play Opera" a Fun and Innovative App That Brings Opera to Children Through Mozart, Verdi and Puccini
Play with The Magic Flute by Mozart, Puccini's Nessun Dorma or Rossini's Cenerentola? Play Opera brings five beautiful opera love-themed fragments illustrated by five renowned artists make children discover opera in a fun way. - February 18, 2015 - DADA Company
Alexander Fiterstein, Clarinet, Returns for a Free Performance with Minnesota Sinfonia
The Minnesota Sinfonia is excited to present von Weber – The Sequel featuring the return of Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet, performing Carl Maria von Weber’s Second Clarinet Concerto. The Minnesota Sinfonia is a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to serving the musical needs of... - February 17, 2015 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
DJ Zevzek is Set to Release the "Dis Duzzit" CD
Europe’s famous Disc Jockey (DJ) spinner known as DJ Zevzek has released his very own full length album, “Dis Duzzit.” - February 17, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
Art of Cool Festival Announces Musical Collaboration with Ropeadope and Jellowstone Records
Three-Day World-Class Jazz and Soul Festival Announces First Record Label Showcase with Independent Labels - February 14, 2015 - The Art of Cool Festival
Apocalyptica’s Max Lilja Signs to Fluttery Records
Max Lilja, co-founder of legendary Apocalyptica and touring member of Tarja Turunen band has signed a recording contract with Fluttery Records. Label is to release Lilja’s sophomore solo album. - February 14, 2015 - Fluttery Records
Award Winning Songwriter Patrick Ballantyne Joins Northwood Records
Patrick Ballantyne re-releases back catalogue, releases new single, and joins Northwood Records. - February 13, 2015 - Patrick Ballantyne Music
Husband-and-Wife Tandem Dan and Cristina Handrabur Make Up What is the Band "Weed"
The latest release from Weed contains many nuggets of musical works with ambient singer Cristina Handrabur that lends her beautifully distinctive vocals to songs on "Visionary Sessions." - February 13, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
Soulful Singer Raymond Coats Sr. Announces the Release of His Much Anticipated New Album "Simply Raymond"
Backed by true superstars, acclaimed soulful singer Raymond Coats Sr. has just released his latest album titled “Simply Raymond.” Music fans have responded with quick passionate reviews, calling it one of the most vital and important albums of the year. - February 12, 2015 - Ray Coats Music
TUPAC Unseen: eBook & Website Publishes Previously-Unseen Tupac Shakur Collection of Photographs, Showing Icon in Rare New Light Now Available on Amazon, iTunes, Kobo...
Joel D. Levinson photographed Tupac Shakur in 1993, creating portraits that showed the human side of an icon. Two-decades later, Levinson is making these 'hidden' portraits public along with Original Artwork, launching a new book and website in a project entitled "TUPAC Unseen." - February 11, 2015 - A Picture Book, LLC
Church of Scientology Hosts Songwriters’ Night for Valentine’s Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will host a special songwriters’ night for Valentine’s Day on Feb 14, 2015. - February 11, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Great New Blues, Rock and BigBeat Artist to Release a Nineteen (19) Song LP Entitled Delta Rezuwreckshan
Han Drabur’s keyboards, slide and electric guitar bring together a traditional old school blues and rock sound on the debut Delta Rezuwreckshan album - February 10, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
John Patrick Shanley and Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Host "A Date With History" Gala Celebration with Performances by Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash and Anika Noni Rose
John Patrick Shanley to host A Date With History gala, a joyous benefit celebrating the independent theater of the "young, multicultural, and fearless" Nylon Fusion, with performances by Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash and Anika Noni Rose. The gala event will honor Austin Pendleton and Tony award winning and Disney Legend Anika Noni Rose as Lights of the Community. John Patrick Shanley and Academy award winner Paul Haggis to present the awards. - February 09, 2015 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Sharif D’s Upcoming Release with Respect Music Records Titled Hearts & Hormones
Respect Music Records introduces its latest label mate, the very talented Sharif D who is a multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Brisbane Australia. His sounds resonate with influences of disco, funk, soul and lounge. His first release with Respect Music Records goes by the title of... - February 09, 2015 - Respect Music Records
Sony Creative Hosts Remix Contest for Haunted Echo’s "ShapeTracer"
Create Your Own Remix of "ShapeTracer" at Acidplanet. - February 07, 2015 - Halo Askew Entertainment
Mov Sessian Project Available from Sunset Classics This Month
Clarinetist Claudine Movsessian is one of the most acclaimed classical artists that has manifested in music today - renowned for her melodic, polished, dignified, imaginative, creative clarinet work and for her broad undertaking in delivering a modern day classical tradition to broader and youthful avid listener. - February 07, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
PENTATONE Kicks Off 2015
PENTATONE, the classical music label specialising in high end surround sound recordings, today announced the release of four fine recordings produced with high calibre artists and orchestras. - February 07, 2015 - PENTATONE
Joe Blessett to Thrill Fans with "Excuse Me" Release
Artist blends smooth jazz with R&B and Hip Hop in new musical project. - February 05, 2015 - Joe Blessett Music
December in Red Partner with Artist Direct to Premiere Music Video for "Send Me a Postcard"
Single From the upcoming album, "The Way Out," available now on iTunes - February 05, 2015 - December In Red
Nashville Church of Scientology Holds First Writers Night of 2015
As a Celebrity Centre, the Nashville Church of Scientology works to uplift artists and musicians. Scientology Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, once wrote, “A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists.” - February 04, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Used to Tour This Spring with Every Time I Die, the Marmozets, + The Eeries at Webster Hall on April 25th
The Used will be hitting the road this spring with a stop at Webster Hall on April 25th with Every Time I Die, The Marmozets, and The Eeries. General tickets will be available for purchase 1/30 at 10AM local time at websterhall.com - February 01, 2015 - Webster Hall
Momma Lynn Management Announces "One Take: Pacific Northwest" Project Finishes Session #3 at London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) announces "One Take: Pacific Northwest" Project has recently finished Session #3 at London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington. - January 31, 2015 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
After a 5-Year Hiatus, Tony Traxx Re-Emerges to Launch Tony Traxx Music Group, LLC
After a 5-year hiatus, Tony Traxx is back. With age and his new company, Tony Traxx Music Group, LLC, Tony Traxx has taken his music production from just hip hop beat making to an entirely different level. Beat production is now available for the gaming and television industry as well. - January 30, 2015 - Tony Traxx Music Group, LLC
Leading Music Services Company, FirstCom Music, Pacts with John Fulford to Remix Renowned Catalog
FirstCom Music Opens Up Back Catalog with Fresh Remixes for Licensing Opportunities with New Collection: The Remix Project. - January 29, 2015 - FirstCom Music
Faith No More Announce 2015 North American Tour
Dates mark band’s first North American shows since 2010; new song, “Superhero,” available March 17. - January 28, 2015 - Webster Hall
The Used Announce Upcoming Tour with Every Time I Die, The Marmozets, + The Eeries
The Used has announced a North American Spring tour with Every Time I Die, The Marmozets, and The Eeries. The tour kicks off on April 3rd in San Diego, CA and wraps on May 2nd in Cleveland, OH. Presale tickets will be available today at 2PM local time through Thursday, January 29th at 10PM local time, here: http://theused.net/. General tickets will be available on Friday, January 30th at 10AM local time. - January 28, 2015 - Webster Hall
Skinfly Entertainment Brings You "Street" a New Action Drama Staring Beau "Casper" Smart
Beau "Casper" Smart, current creative director of some of the music industry's mega singers such as Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J and many more, took it to a new level of fitness for his upcoming film staring in "Street" as Remo Street. The 27-year-old actor showed off big arms and a six-pack chest during a fight scene. Blood, sweat, and even the possibility of missing teeth couldn't keep Beau from looking hot as he through punches. - January 26, 2015 - Skinfly Entertainment
SongDoor 2014 Winners Announced
The winners of the SongDoor 2014 International Songwriting Competition have been announced: the Grand Award has gone to Hudson Henry of Los Angeles, California for this song, "Addicted," which also won the Hard Rock/Alt-Rock category. Entries were received from 21 countries on four... - January 24, 2015 - SongDoor
World Sound Healing Day of Cincinnati – February 14, 2015
This Valentine's Day marks the 13th Annual World Sound Healing Day. Join with more than 1 million people on the planet during this global event founded by sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman. Become a sonic co-creator for personal and planetary peace. The local event is Saturday, Feb. 14, 2014, 7 PM, Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. Standout Cincinnati musicians will perform. The audience will tone AH - a Sonic Valentine for the Earth and for personal healing. - January 23, 2015 - Audrey Causilla
AOK Promotion & Production Signs the Bread of Life Singers
Adam & Angel Knight, owners of AOK Promotion & Production are proud to announce the signing of Chattsworth, GA based Bread of Life Singers. Their newest release, “The Father and The Son,” is set to debut on Christian radio across the country on February 1st. The parties have... - January 23, 2015 - AOK Promotion and Production
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Honors Latino American Author and Urban Street Dance Legends
Feb 20 @ 7PM Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hosts the world premier of “Underground Dance Masters: Final History of a Forgotten Era” documentary. Based on the book, the film exposes the history of what the world calls Hiphop & sets the record straight. - January 23, 2015 - Clockman Vision
The Resurrection of Murray the K
The Murray the K Archives has updated its website to emphasize the innovations and accomplishments of Radio Hall of Fame DJ Murray "the K" Kaufman before and after his association with the Beatles. - January 22, 2015 - Wordsworth & Company LLC