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The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Announces New National Board of Directors and New York and Nashville Chapter Boards for 2015-2016 Term
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Announces New National Board of Directors and New York and Nashville Chapter Boards for 2015-2016 Term. - January 22, 2015 - AIMP
Silent Sleep to Debut Second Studio Album, Distributed by Really Epic Dog, at 2015 Sundance Film Festival
Album “Stay The Night, Stay The Morning Too” Available to More Than 80 Music Services Through Unique Distribution Strategy - January 22, 2015 - Red Touch Media
R&B Singer Leona Lee Debuts Two Hot, New Singles While Preparing for Big Move to Hollywood
Leona Lee a Dallas native represented by Elles Entertainment is more than just a singer. She is a triple threat. On top of singing, she also dances and writes her own music. If you didn’t know her age, you’d think you were talking to a mature, twenty-something. In reality, Leona Lee is... - January 21, 2015 - Elles Entertainment LLC
INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015 ANNOUNCES WINNER - Powered by LaMusica
INCA KOLA brand a trademark of The Coca Cola Company announced Melissa Mercado, the winner of the INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015. Melissa Mercado, a Bronx, NY Native and INCA KOLA Corporate Executives will be joining the celebration together at the INCA KOLA FLYAWAY SWEEPSTAKES CALIBASH 2015 Concert which will provide great entertainment to Latin Urban music fans and the opportunity to sample INCA KOLA at the CALIBASH 2015 Festival. - January 18, 2015 - Continental Food and Beverage Inc.
Kick Start 2015 Creatively with Audio4fun's Attractive Offers
To help everyone kick start a new year filled with inspiration and creativity, Audio4fun is graciously offering their Top audio/video morphing tools at 30% Off regular prices. Offer ends on Jan 26, 2015. - January 17, 2015 - AVSoft Corp.
Former Disc Jockey and Music Director Releases New Book - "Number One Songs - the First Twenty Years"
Former disc jockey/music director is pleased to announce the release of his new book, "Number One Songs - The First Twenty Years." - January 17, 2015 - Larry Irons
Award Winning Singer/Song-Writer Tom MacLear Releases New Poetry Essay Collection "Inside a String"
Award winning singer, song-writer and producer, Tom MacLear is pleased to announce the promotion of his book of poetry and essays entitled, "Inside a String." MacLear, along with his singing partner, Heather Waters won Best Country Song 2014 by the Hollywood Music In Media Awards for last summer’s U.S. Country Radio Favorite: "Someday." - January 17, 2015 - Tom MacLear
Hip Hop Artist Leaves You Wanting More
When you think of Hip Hop music, the ideology of the Dancehall boom is a natural blend in styles that should come to mind. - January 17, 2015 - Sunset Corporation of America
Jazz Songstress Cheryl Barnes Will Perform Songs from Her New Album at H.O.M.E. in Beverly Hills
Her New Single “Come In From The Cold” is Out Now on iTunes and Amazon. - January 15, 2015 - Cheryl Barnes
The Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase Announces Their 17th Year with "Country Music, Caldwell County Style"
The 17th annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase has announced the theme for the 2015 showcase “Country Music, Caldwell County Style”. The long running showcase will be on March 28th starting at 7:30pm in the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir, NC. The show will feature... - January 15, 2015 - Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase
Grammy Award Winning Kool & the Gang to Perform May 15 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for Kool & The Gang. - January 14, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Czech Singing Artist on First U.S. Concert Tour
Gabriela had been studying the voice via Skype with Vocal Coach Ken Tamplin in California. Student Gunčíková did her part of the lessons from the Czech Republic, using Webcams and internet technology. - January 14, 2015 - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy
PENTATONE and Oxingale Records Join Forces
Following Their Acclaimed First Collaboration Shuffle.Play.Listen. Musical Adventurers Matt Haimovitz and Christopher O’Riley Reunite for an Illuminating Traversal of Beethoven’s Seminal Sonatas for Pianoforte and Cello. - January 14, 2015 - PENTATONE
Mardi Gras Stompin' at The Stanhope House
Once again PocoNotes and WNTI-Public Radio at Centenary College have saved the "Best" for "Last" as they team up to bring The Storyville Stompers, New Orleans' "BEST Traditional Brass Band," back to The Stanhope House, "The LAST Great American Roadhouse," on January 25, 2015, for an encore Mardi Gras performance. - January 13, 2015 - PocoNotes LLC
Popcetra Publishing Places 8 New Rock Songs for Sale
To start off the New Year with a bang, Popcetra Publishing has opened up their catalog vault and have placed the first round of chart topping rocks songs for sale. - January 10, 2015 - Popcetra Publishing LLC
Westone Audio Endorses Modern Country Indie Music Artist Stevi Madison
Modern Country Music Artist Stevi Madison announced today she has been endorsed by Professional In-Ear Monitor manufacturer Westone Audio. - January 10, 2015 - Stevi Madison
Tony & Tricia Sanders' Consistent Message is to Educate and Empower Independent Artists
This team has been in the music industry for a combined total of 30+ years. They are owners of Atlanta based New Image Entertainment that houses a booking agency, artist development, management, social media marketing, and now radio servicing. - January 10, 2015 - New Image Social Media
Church of Scientology Hosts Songwriters’ Night for Freedom to Honor MLK Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will host a special songwriters’ night to honor human rights and freedom on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan 19, 2015. - January 10, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Get in the Mix with the UK’s Premier DJ Store, WestendDJ
WestendDJ, one of the UK’s leading DJ equipment retailers, has launched a new website www.westenddj.co.uk, aimed at providing the very best DJ and Production technology from market leading brands. Replacing their existing solution, the new website features comprehensive listings for the... - January 10, 2015 - WestendDJ
Boston Wedding DJ Ron Carpenito Awarded Couples' Choice Award 2015
DJ Ron Carpenito has been named winner of the 2015 Prestigious Couples’ Choice Awards by WeddingWire for Wedding Entertainment in the Boston and New England Area. - January 10, 2015 - DJ Ron Carpenito Entertainment
Soul Jazzy Entertainment Will Begin Casting for an Upcoming Christian Play "the Unexpected" on January 26
On Monday, January 26, 2015, Soul Jazzy Entertainment, will begin casting for an upcoming Christian stage play, “The Unexpected.” "The Unexpected," written & directed by author, playwright and indie recording artist, Gina Carey, is an emotional faith based, fiction, drama... - January 09, 2015 - Soul Jazzy Entertainment
The Allstar ProVIP Event Series Comes to the International Boutique Night Club in Scottsdale, AZ in Celebration of the NFL Pro Bowl
Hot Lava Entertainment & Productions will host the biggest inter-active events in celebration of the NFL Pro Bowl on January 22nd, 23th, and 25th 2015 in Scottsdale, AZ. Events will be hosted and attended by some of professional football’s brightest stars. - January 08, 2015 - Hot Lava Entertainment & Productions
New Classical Guitar Video: "Relaxing Bell" (Music for Awareness)
Enzo Crotti is happy to announce the publication of "Relaxing Bell," new music video with music for awareness available on You Tube and on more platforms video streaming. - January 06, 2015 - Enzo Crotti
Biolab Piercing Studios Body Suspension Extravaganza Featuring Enigma, C.O.R.E., Hosted in Houston Texas by Texas Body Art Tattoo Studio
Join us in the grand opening of Biolab Body Piercing Studio Houston's finest and only stand alone piercing shop for all your piercing needs. www.biolabpiercing.com Hosted by Khris Harding from Punkstar FULL Throttle and can be heard live on www.punkstarradio.com . The night is to celebrate the... - January 05, 2015 - Biolab Piercing Studio
"Jimmy Van Heusen Swinging on a Star" by Christopher A. Coppula
"Jimmy Van Heusen Swinging on a Star," by Christopher A. Coppula, is the first official biography of the prolific composer James Van Heusen. Van Heusen wrote over 1,000 songs, including 50 standards. He is tied for most Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Van Heusen composed music for... - January 05, 2015 - Twin Creek Books
Time to Dust Off That Guitar in 2015
Aspiring guitarists in 2015 should dust off that guitar and get playing with the help of structured guitar lessons from teachers and good quality guitar books. - January 05, 2015 - Learning To Play The Guitar
New Software Release - Guitar Analyzer Software - Ultimate Scale Mastery - Learn What Fits Into What & Where / Everywhere
This software is a learning tool that puts all the elements of learning guitar scale modes and harmony in one dynamic view. Learning is more interactive and visual when it is instantly displayed in tables and is graphically viewed on a guitar fret board. These displays can be broke down to fingering ranges and positions that can be directly applied toward practice and learning. This eliminates trying to keep a place inside pages of a book while trying to hold a musical instrument. - January 03, 2015 - Guitar Analyzer Software
Sea Songs by Songwaves Wins the Best of the Year Award at Family Review Center
Family Review Center announced today that Sea Songs has won the Best of the Year Award for 2014 - January 03, 2015 - Family Review Center
A Free New Market for Sellers and Buyers to Find Deals on Roland Electronic V-Drums. EzDEALe Launches New and Used Electric Drum Categories.
EzDEALe is proud to announce the release of the new Roland Electronic Drums Category to the online marketplace. EzDEALe, the mega auctions and classifieds site, changes the game by allowing sellers to list free auctions. The online marketplace launches a new category for Roland Electronic Drum Sets. Many dealers have signed up to list their products and reviews for all kinds of musical instruments. Drummers, bloggers and product review seekers can all benefit from these classifieds and auctions. - January 02, 2015 - EzDEALe the Marketplace SuperStore
Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Amy Otey Returns to Her Roots
Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Amy Otey releases a six-track Country/Americana album called "Lights Are Always On in Nashville." - January 02, 2015 - Ionian Productions
Multi-Genre Release of American Heroes by LizzyG Lauded by AOK Promotions
AOK Promotion & Production has announced the release of American Heroes by LizzyG to the Southern Gospel, Contemporary Christian, and Billboard Country stations. The single is an homage to those who have given their lives to the Armed Forces and First Responders. American Heroes is the debut... - January 01, 2015 - AOK Promotion and Production
YMA Gift Benefits Special Needs Kids in the Mahoning Valley
Special needs kids benefit from recent Youngstown Music Awards event. - December 30, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition
The Caribbean Music Summit Announces Keynote Speakers
Coca-Cola Head of Global Music Marketing Joe Belliotti and Music Dealers CEO Eric Sheinkop will join Over 500+ Global Music Executives, Artists and Brands at a Three-day Entertainment Industry Confab Focusing on the Future of the Music Business - December 24, 2014 - SynCo
In the Year of the Multi Billion Headphone Industry Munitio Takes a Stand
Munitio (www.munitio.com), known for their distinctive aesthetic design and enveloping submersive sound is setting the standard for what we know as a true premium headphone. Munitio will be launching their new Pro30s during the Munitio Reset Event on January 13th, 2015 in New York. - December 23, 2014 - Munitio
Four Digital-Only World Jazz Fusion Albums by Gino Foti Released on Net Dot Music Label
Net Dot Music, Inc. announces the simultaneous release of four digital-only full-length albums in several jazz and world music sub-genres by bass guitar and keyboard player Gino Foti. The collection, compiled from his catalog of the past decade, blends traditional ethnic sonorities and modern jazz... - December 23, 2014 - Net Dot Music
Southern Gospel Magazine Has Made an Agreement with Jordans Shore, a Southern Gospel Trio to Handle All Their Marketing and Advertising
Jordan Shores is from Nashville, TN. The trio has been together approximately one year. Recently the group replaced the tenor singer with Angie Moore. Completing the trio is Jim Reynolds and Roger Speegle. Each of the three artists come with extensive backgrounds in Southern Gospel Music. The... - December 23, 2014 - Southern Gospel Magazine
Southern Gospel Magazine Has Added Jeff Davidson to the Staff as Sales Manager
Southern Gospel Magazine is honored to announce that Jeff Davidson has agreed to the offer of Sales Manager. Jeff Davidson comes with a diverse background in the Southern Gospel Music Industry. He has formed and sang with his own quartets, New Destiny and Highest Honor. He has also sang with such... - December 23, 2014 - Southern Gospel Magazine
Introducing Wave.cat – A 100% Free, Uninterrupted Music Playlist Platform
Omerta let music lovers wave goodbye to the iPod Classic with a new era of social music. - December 20, 2014 - Wave.cat
Artist Radar Launches Next Generation Media Shopping and News Platform
Artist Radar is a next generation media shopping and news platform designed to offer a unique experience for everyone interested in keeping up-to-date with entertainment news. Based on individual interests including authors, bands and actors, Artist Radar collects the most relevant products from across the internet and presents it in one personal dashboard and newsfeed. Users can discover new releases, shop entertainment products and concert tickets, and can comment and rate releases. - December 20, 2014 - Artist Radar
Clay Thrash Helps YES! Beat Liver Tumors Launch Awareness Campaign for Advanced Cancer
East Texas Native Country Singer and Songwriter, Clay Thrash, Composes “Gonna BEAT This Thing” to Emphasize Awareness Campaign and to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer. - December 19, 2014 - Say YES to Hope
The Ukelation - an Eclectic Electric Ukulele. A Noteworthy New Kind of Instrument.
A new self contained electro-acoustic ukulele with built in speaker and effects that can be played anywhere. The Ukelation company is running a Kickstarter campaign now. See ukelation.com - December 19, 2014 - ukelation.com
Award-Winning Irish Author Comes Home to Boston
Penny McCann Pennington, author of acclaimed novel, "It Burns a Lovely Light" made a splash in Somerville's Infamous Irish Restaurant and Pub, The Burren. "You can't beat signing books to the sound of mandolin, guitar and some crisp Gaelic Harmonies," says Pennington. "Not... - December 17, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington
Delilah to Release Sarah + 1, a Tribute to Sarah Vaughan on Groove United Records in 2015
Covering Vaughan’s American Standards - Whatever Lola Wants, September In The Rain and Just Friends - December 17, 2014 - Delilah Music
Tommie Sunshine Signs on to Play Multiple Dates on the Beats Drop Cancer 2015 Fundraising Tour
One of the hottest hashtags in electronic dance music is making its vision a reality, as #BeatsDropCancer gears up for their US Tour with EDM powerhouse Tommie Sunshine officially onboard for the cause! - December 16, 2014 - Electronic Music Alliance
In a Storm of a Music Video Debut, Redrum Bares Originality
Redrum releases his Debut Video, taking a chance by filming the intro relating to an iconic movie in from the 80's that fit what he was trying to convey through the song. Fast paced, innovative and gritty, the video shows the artist burst on to the scene going down a certain road while being shot... - December 16, 2014 - Mekanizm Records
A Rhode Island Local Releases National Music Single with Rock Royalty
Tama Girard Steps out from "Behind-the-Scenes," and Some of the Industry Greats Step in to Lend a Hand. - December 14, 2014 - GF Entertainment
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Merges with Music for Tomorrow, Uniting Two Standout Music Nonprofits
Two seminal music nonprofits, Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) and Music for Tomorrow (MFT), merge in an effort to bolster their compatible missions of aiding in the prosperity and future of jazz music. Based in NYC, ALJA is dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of Afro Latin jazz,... - December 13, 2014 - Music For Tomorrow
Gico Music Artist, Gina Carey, to Release Her New CD, “Gina Carey, The Soul Singer” on February 10th
Gina Carey, prepares to debut her 11th CD release “Gina Carey, The Soul Singer” just 4 days before Valentine’s Day. - December 12, 2014 - Gico Music
New Singing Teacher in Bellevue at Nancy Bos Voice Studio
There has never been more demand for singing lessons in Bellevue and the Eastside. To help meet demand, Dr. Julie Cross will be working in the Nancy Bos Voice Studio. Dr. Cross is a highly skilled and experienced teacher. In a community that typically has waiting lists, the addition of several new hours of high quality instruction will open the door for more singers to follow their dreams. - December 09, 2014 - StudioBos
Christmas CD Released to Help Animals at Shelter
With a hope to inspire, advocate, and raise funds, mother-daughter release Christmas CD to help local Humane Society. - December 09, 2014 - Callie and Laurie Lewis