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Composer/Modern Guitarist Lawrence Blatt Announces the Release of Emergence- Produced by Will Ackerman
Award winning guitarist Lawrence Blatt, continues with his passion for blending science and music with his new album Emergence. As Blatt explains “the natural world is full of complex patterns and seemingly unexplainable order. From the migration patterns of birds and butterflies, to the... - June 03, 2014 - LMB Music
Dialtone Pickups Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Dialtone Pickups patent-pending technology provides the guitar industry's first-ever infinitely adjustable-tone pickup, currently offered as a drop-in humbucker replacement. - June 02, 2014 - Dialtone Pickups
LuthierBuilt.net Marks 9 Months Connecting Musicians and Artisans
LuthierBuilt.net has now been connecting discerning players with musical instrument artisans and their work for 9 months. - June 02, 2014 - LuthierBuilt.net
X-Factor Teen Reed Deming’s New Song Seeks to Inspire Self-Acceptance Movement by America’s Youth
Two years ago, 13 year old X-Factor Season 2 semi-finalist Reed Deming was dubbed the “Next Justin Bieber” in a YouTube video of his live audition in front of judges Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, L.A. Reid and Demi Lovato. That video has nearly 35 million views to date and now, at age... - June 02, 2014 - Silver Tongue Management
Regi Wooten "The Teacher" Jams with Musicians at Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville is proud to announce that Regi Wooten will return for part two of his “My Approach to Music” seminar and jam session this August. - May 31, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Madison Teenager Named Boys & Girls Clubs of America Digital Arts Festival Winner, and His Song is on the Top 50 National Digital Billboard Charts
Sam Wright also known in the music industry as Pretty Boy Hefner will attend an awards trip that will take place in Los Angeles the week of July 14th - 18th as a reward for winning the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Digital Arts Festival, and is #19 on National Airplay Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Charts. - May 30, 2014 - Pretty Boy Hefner
Danish Singer MØ to Headline Grand Ballroom at Webster Hall
Danish electro - pop singer MØ, will be returning to New York in the Fall to play the Grand Ballroom at Webster Hall on September 25th, 2014. MØ just played two sold out performances in Brooklyn, New York earlier this month. Gaining heat for her track “Don’t Want to... - May 30, 2014 - Webster Hall
Tessanne Chin of The Voice Gets a Leg Up from NJ Podiatrist
Tessanne Chin, winner of NBC’s Season 5 of The Voice headlined on Memorial Day at the Oracabessa Music Festival in Roy Wilkens Park in Queens, NY. Dr. Daniel Margolin, DPM and his wife Amy Margolin of New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center in Oradell helped with Chin’s promotions at the... - May 29, 2014 - New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center
Feesheh.com Launches UAE Online Store
After two years of serving the Jordanian market, Feesheh.com, the first online store for musical instruments, is now going regional. Feesheh was launched in February 2012 by the two Jordanian co-founders, Nur Alfayez and Fahed Farraj who as musicians themselves, saw a gap in the MENA market and... - May 28, 2014 - Feesheh Music Warehouse
Beatvoxx Records Launches with Debut Release, Break These Chains
Billboard Club Chart Topper Rokelle, Launches New Indie Imprint with Debut Single "Break These Chains" Featuring Ivan Gomez and Nacho Chapado - May 27, 2014 - Beatvoxx Records
Dialtone Pickups Announces the Guitar Industry’s First Infinitely Tone-Adjustable Electric Guitar Pickup
Dialtone Pickups allows players to alter the tone of their guitar using two knobs built directly into the pickup. The knobs can be independently adjusted to achieve the preferred tone, and easily tuned to produce a new tone in a matter of seconds. - May 25, 2014 - Dialtone Pickups
Ragan Whiteside Hops Genres and Releases New Video "Work It Out"; Get Ready for the Summer Groove - Quantum Drive Drops July 8
Contemporary Jazz / R&B Flutist, Vocalist & Songwriter Ragan Whiteside has released a new music video for the song “Work it Out” from her upcoming album, Quantum Drive. While mostly known for her electrifying flute skills, Ragan steps out of the box and puts her vocals on... - May 25, 2014 - Randis Music
The Knight Family Manager Adam Knight Announces Increased Web Presence
Southern Gospel artist, The Knight Family increases Social Media reach. - May 25, 2014 - The Knight Family
Indie Rock Band, The Phantoms Continue to Beat to a "Different Drum" with New Release
Following up their debut EP with their latest album, “Different Drum”, The Phantoms continue to experience a wave of success and underground fan following. - May 24, 2014 - The Phantoms
Mr. Constantine Dantoulis is Included to the Board of Directors of Atlanta Strings Conservatory Inc. 501 c/3 Non-Profit
Atlanta Strings Conservatory, a nonprofit institution dedicated to the education and promotion of string music, announced today the inclusion of Mr. Constantine Dantoulis to its Board of Directors. “Constantine Dantoulis has been instrumental from day one to the Conservatory as a volunteer... - May 24, 2014 - Line IMPEX Co.
Private Invitation Only Membership for Complimentary Events & Entertainment Launches in 16 US Cities & the U.K.
On the List, a private invitation only membership for complimentary events and entertainment will launch in 16 US cities & the UK on June 8, 2014. - May 23, 2014 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground
Music Artist to Release New Song Every Day in 2014
Chicago musician takes on project to write, record, and release a new song every single day in the year 2014. - May 23, 2014 - Melody Fusion
Bohemian ViennaCC Releases Video for Band "Rockefeller Junior"
The Vienna-based musician ViennaCC published a music video of the song "Love Is Only For The Anxious" of band "Rockefeller Junior." ViennaCC produced the video free of charge for the band. - May 22, 2014 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
Unsigned Vibe Auditions in Richmond, VA
Last weekend Unsigned Vibe held auditions downtown Richmond at the Doubletree Hotel. - May 22, 2014 - Entertainment Concierge
Mambo Sons Guitarist Tom Guerra to Release Solo Album
After 15 years leading indie rock and roll trio Mambo Sons, (Omnicide Records), guitarist/songwriter Tom Guerra is releasing his first solo album entitled "All of the Above" on Casa Del Soul Records. - May 21, 2014 - Casa Del Soul Productions Worldwide
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman Gives Hip-Hop Fans 3 for 1 Releasing His New Single "Bonus," the Video and Launching His Website Simultaneously
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman releases his new single “Bonus” accompanied with eye catching visuals. The single is available today via itunes and his website www.naysaymusic.com. The single is the first off his forthcoming mixtape Good Bizness Vol.1, to be released this summer. In addition to the single and video Yac-Yan launches his new website www.yac-yandabiznessman.com giving fans the full audiovisual experience. - May 20, 2014 - naysay music
Southern Gospel Artist, the Knight Family Announces Expanded Touring, New Album
The Knight Family has announced an expanded touring schedule and a new album. Group manager, Adam Knight states that he, wife Angel and mother Linda are increasing the amount of dates the are now booking as well as a wider scope in travel area. 2014 hosts dates in TN/VA/KY/NC/SC/AL/FL/TX and AR. - May 19, 2014 - The Knight Family
Metropolitan Wind Symphony to Present 4 Free Outdoor Band Concerts on Thursday Evenings in July at Hastings Park in Lexington
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony will perform 4 Free traditional outdoor Band Concerts on Thursday July 10, 17, 24, and 31, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, at Hastings Park, Levi Burnell Bandstand, Mass. Ave. and Worthen Road, Lexington, MA. MWS Music director Lewis J. Buckley will conduct the varied music programs, which will have something for all tastes. Patrons are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and to picnic while enjoying the concerts. The concerts will be held, weather permitting. - May 19, 2014 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
Lucky Records Releases Seinfeld's Guitarist E-Book Worldwide Helping People Who Suffer from Depression
"Hear the Silence" by Seinfeld’s studio guitarist, Jamie Glaser, has been released in all E-book formats by Lucky Records Publications. Mr. Glaser shares his inspirational story helping others to recover from depression. - May 18, 2014 - Lucky Records
PRS Guitars Named as the Exclusive Official Acoustic Guitar of the Van’s Warped Tour
PRS Guitars heads out on the road as the official acoustic guitar of the infamous Van's Warped Tour with presence in the Acoustic Basement with performances by Brian Marquis, Anthony Raneri and more. - May 18, 2014 - PRS Guitars
New Artist Kari Taylor Makes Her Acting Debut in Musical-Dramedy Stage Play "In Sheep’s Clothing"
Writer and Director, Robert Kinsey presents the reality stage play In Sheep’s Clothing. A musical dramedy filled with laughter, music, and drama starring Kari Taylor. - May 17, 2014 - Earforce One Records
The Alley Cat Lounge at Five O’Clock Steakhouse to Host a Rare Performance by Critically- Acclaimed Local Blues Artists “Tweed Funk”
On Friday, May 23, 2014, Milwaukee’s iconic Five O’Clock Steakhouse will host a rare performance by critically-acclaimed local blues group Tweed Funk in The Alley Cat Lounge. - May 16, 2014 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Songwriter Girl Announces Studio Session Added to Industry Leading Songwriter Girl Camp
Join #1 hit songwriter Kirsti Manna in Nashville, TN for her industry leading Songwriter Girl Camp June 21-22nd, 2014. An all Girls/Women event! - May 16, 2014 - Songwriter Girl LLC
Classic Rock Band Firefall to Play at Newly Renovated Kallet Theater Pulaski, NY
For co-founder Jock Bartley, Firefall has not only represented an opportunity to make quality music over the course of more than 40 years, but also represents a personal, heartfelt commitment to maintaining the tradition and craftsmanship of a contemporary musical genre that he and his peers helped create and shape. See Firefall live Saturday June 7th at the newly renovated historical Kallet Theater in Pulaski, NY. Tickets are on sale now! - May 15, 2014 - Kallet Theater
Cabaret Singer and Vocalist Mary Carrick Releases Debut Album Let’s Fly
Rising cabaret singer & concert vocalist Mary Carrick releases her debut album, "Let's Fly." Her track list combines the Great American Songbook, cabaret, jazz, musical theater, folk and more. The album features music by Cole Porter, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Harold Arlen, Craig Carnelia, Stephen Schwartz, Jason Robert Brown, Hank Williams, and more. - May 15, 2014 - Mary Carrick Sings
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with Team in Training Announce a Gala Evening & Fund Raiser at Ray's Boathouse, Seattle on 29th May. Keynote Speaker - Anna Cummins.
LLS Gala Evening & Fund Raiser featuring Anna Cummins Gold Medalist, Women's 8+ Rowing 2008 Beijing Olympics. Ms Cummins will speak in support of the first ever rowing crew for Team in Training, a fund raising branch of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. TNT Rowers are training for The Masters Regional Rowing Championships & raising donations so those with blood cancers may better their lives. Anna Cummins & '08 Olympic Crew will be inducted to the National Rowing Foundation Hall of Fame 05/31/14. - May 14, 2014 - TNT Novice Rowers 2014
Metropolitan Wind Symphony to Host Free All Day Festival of Bands in Boston
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony, which founded the Boston Festival of Bands, will host the 26th annual Boston Festival of Bands at historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, (adjacent to Quincy Market) in Boston on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bands will play... - May 14, 2014 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
Oakwood Homes Presents 2014 Summer Concert Series at Banning Lewis Ranch
Oakwood Homes presents its second annual free concert series starting June 5 at Banning Lewis Ranch. - May 14, 2014 - Skyline Talent & Events
AOK Promotion and Production New Website Announcement for Country Artists
Adam Knight announces new website for AOK Country Promotions. - May 14, 2014 - AOK Promotion and Production
Talented Young Artist, Backed by All-Star Band, to Debut "Salute" to Wounded Heroes
Free Memorial Day weekend concert May 25 in West Palm Beach to benefit Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - May 12, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
AOK Promotions and Producer Adam Knight Offering New Recording Packages, Will Represent the Company and Artists at CMT Music Awards
AOK Promotion and Production owners Adam & Angel Knight are offering a new recording package for artists who are ready to move to the next level of their endeavor. Utilitizing some of the greatest talent in Music City USA as pickers and state of the art rooms, the company is striving to bring... - May 10, 2014 - AOK Promotion and Production
Famed Guitar Maker Dean Zelinsky Opens Factory Store in Highland Park, IL
Dean Zelinsky, founder of the guitar brand that bears his name and most recent venture Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars (www.deanzelinsky.com), announces the opening of his outlet store, Dean Zelinsky’s Guitar Factory Outlet at 3080 Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park, IL. - May 08, 2014 - Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars
Glad Heart Quartet Releases "What A Morning" with AOK Promotion and Production
Glad Heart Quartet of Illinois has entered into a radio promotion agreement with AOK Promotion and Production owner Adam Knight to release the Gospel standard, "What A Morning" This is one of the most exciting up and comers on the SG scene. Call your local station and request the song... - May 08, 2014 - AOK Promotion and Production
Adam Knight and AOK Promotions Release Seven Day Jones
Hot new Contemporary Christian Band Seven Day Jones releases single! - May 08, 2014 - AOK Promotion and Production
MelodyFusion.com to Hold Contest for Best Photo, Winner Receives Prize Worth $100
In May, musician-focused social media website, Melodyfusion.com is holding a contest for best profile picture in which the winner receives a prize worth $100 retail value. - May 08, 2014 - Melody Fusion
Award-Winning Mexican Actress & TV Star Bianca Marroquin Releases Debut Solo Album
"El Mundo Era Mio" launches Tuesday, May 13, on Young Pals Records International, with 5 co-writes from the beloved singer, songwriter, dancer & actress. - May 07, 2014 - Young Pals Music
Ragan Whiteside Wins Flutist of the Year in the 2014 Black Women in Jazz & Fine Arts Awards
Contemporary Jazz Flutist, Vocalist & Songwriter Ragan Whiteside took home the award for Best Black Female Flutist of the Year in the Black Women in Jazz & Fine Arts Awards, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta, GA. The black tie event featured a night of glamour and elegance, creating a greater awareness of the many vital contributions that African American Female artists have made in the past, present and to the future of jazz. - May 07, 2014 - Randis Music
Saline Youth Fiddle Groups to Merge
Saline Fiddlers and Fiddlers ReStrung will merge in August 2014. - May 07, 2014 - Fiddlers ReStrung
Innovative New Product for Guitar Players. SOLOIST: All-In-One Guitar & Accessory Hanger by Wall-Axe
Wall-Axe Custom Guitar Hangers announces their latest innovation in guitar accessories, the SOLOIST: All-In-One Guitar & Accessory Hanger, a single-hanger solution inspired by their flagship decorative multi-guitar hangers. - May 06, 2014 - Wall-Axe Guitar Hangers
Ruggid Real Takes Rap by Storm with "The Essence" Mixtape
Yvonne Wilcox, Pen Name's Client Ruggid Real has a new Mixtape now available on DatPiff.com also a new Single on iTunes. - May 05, 2014 - Yvonne Wilcox, Pen Name
Pyrrhic Launches Website Alongside New E.P.
Pyrrhic celebrates the launch of his website with a new E.P. out on his own imprint, Prospective Audio. The website is launched on 2nd May 2014 and can be found at the link below: www.pyrrhicmusic.com As for the E.P. The Blue People is three instrument tracks based around strange, dark and... - May 04, 2014 - Prospective Audio
Playground Politix Red Carpet World Premiere – May 15, 2014
Playground Politix is a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling through dance for space on the playground. - May 03, 2014 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
PENTATONE May Release: Steinbacher Records Mozart
Finally satisfying a long-standing demand, it is now time for Arabella Steinbacher’s Mozart. Released on PENTATONE, Mozart - Violin Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5 is available worldwide as of May 1, 2014. - May 03, 2014 - PENTATONE
Church of Scientology Hosts Series of Musical Jams
The Church of Scientology has begun hosting a series of musical jams for Nashville performers. - May 03, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Thre3 Cards Announced as One of the Grand Prize Winners
Rising Stars Concert and Festival Announces Winners. - May 03, 2014 - Thr3Card