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Round Top Music Festival
The Round Top Festival Institute presents the 44th Round Top Music Festival on June 7th to July 12th in Round Top, Texas (248 Jaster Road). Founded by concert pianist James Dick, the Round Top Music Festival annually selects 95 students (from over 500 applicants) who study with distinguished faculty and perform in the Texas Festival Orchestra. Master classes and rehearsals are open to the public. - May 02, 2014 - Round Top Festival Institute
Dr. Amit Sarkar Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Amit Sarkar of Westwood, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of fine arts, music and education. About Dr. Amit Sarkar With over 50 years experience, Dr. Sarkar is an... - May 02, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Artists on the Rise: PerTarsha
Birmingham, AL based RnB singer/songwriter, PerTarsha, releases her late night radio RNB influenced song, "More Than Your Woman" May 31, 2014. In 06/2014, she plans to release the 9 track album, "Mixed Emotions: An Unsigned Version." This 9 track album will take its listeners on an enjoyable journey to introduce them to the eclectic styles of PerTarsha. - May 01, 2014 - PerTarsha
May at Webster Hall
Performances by Miss May I, French Horn Rebellion with Hey Champ, Ballyhoo!, Caiikie, and The Dan Band. - May 01, 2014 - Webster Hall
Twelve Foot Ninja Wins "Best New Talent" at Revolver Golden God Awards 2014
Twelve Foot Ninja has received the Best New Talent award at this year’s Revolver Golden Gods Awards, America’s only hard rock and heavy metal awards show. With the winners determined by the fans, the Australian group beat out fellow nominees Deafheaven, Scar The Martyr, ††† (Crosses), Heaven’s Basement and Issues for the award. - May 01, 2014 - Webster Hall
Pyrrhic Releases New Track Off His Highly Anticipated Blue People E.P.
Pyrrhic releases his latest collaboration with Katey ahead of their E.P. release on 2nd May. This elegant and unique track is now available to stream! - May 01, 2014 - Prospective Audio
Argentine Tango Dancer Appearing as Jack Sparrow at Argentine Tango Milonga in Hartford CT: Wins Prize for Best Costume
It was a cool Connecticut evening and a very cool costume Milonga put on by HartsTango. Everyone was decked out. Nate Evans, Hartford Argentine Tango teacher from Hartford Ballroom had a scary zipper on his face. Jack Sparrow swaggers in and leaves with the Grand Prize. - April 29, 2014 - Hartford Tango
The Long-Awaited Release by Foley to be Showcased at Launch Party
With no definitive scene around him Gareth Foley took the idea to gather up every sound, thought and feeling and has travelled the world capturing audio from the changing environments he has visited. His album has seen him capture audio snapshots of the differing countries to render these into an album of complex and mesmerising audio compositions. - April 29, 2014 - Foley Records
Logan Awards Announce Nominees for Best Comedy Music of 2014
The Logan Whitehurst Memorial Awards for Excellence in Comedy Music have announced the nominees for this year’s awards. Nominees include Garfunkel and Oates, Devo Spice, Insane Ian, The Doubleclicks, and Jon Cozart. - April 28, 2014 - The Logan Awards
One Fine Day - a 50s/60s Musical Tribute
"One Fine Day - A 50's/60's MusicalTribute" covers legendary female singers and girl groups with glamour, style, tight harmonies, & rich vocals. - April 27, 2014 - Jonnie Fox Rocks!
Regi Wooten "The Teacher" Encourages Up-and-Coming Musicians at Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville was proud to host Regi Wooten for his “My Approach to Music” seminar on April 5th. - April 26, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Le CITY Deluxe USA Celebrates Its 1 Year Anniversary
Friday April 25, 2014 Le CITY deluxe Magazine will be celebrating its 1 year anniversary and the launch of their latest Fashion issue featuring Charlize Theron. The event will be taking place at, 520 West Avenue, Penthouse Bentley Bay, Miami Beach, at 7pm-11.30 pm. In the past year Le CITY deluxe... - April 24, 2014 - Le CITY Deluxe
BullsEye Radio Adds Celebrity Interviews to Their Website
BullsEye Radio On TV, a new feature of BullsEye Radio Golden Oldies Internet Radio, is attracting huge celebrity names such as: * Bobby Vinton * Pat Boone * Tommy James and more! Come listen to a conversation with some of the biggest names in the music industry. - April 24, 2014 - BullsEye Radio
End of April at Webster Hall Consists of Performances by La La Lush, Moosh and Twist, Push 4171 and Tei Shi in Marlin Room and Studio at Webster Hall
Saturday, April 26th and Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 at Webster Hall in Marlin Room and the Studio. - April 24, 2014 - Webster Hall
"Let the World Unite" is in Stores This Month
Full length 10-track album "Let The World Unite" by No-Limitt is set to hit stores on April 29th. - April 24, 2014 - Sunset Corporation of America
Black Belt Studio Announced the Launch of Top Ringtones 2014 App
The music app for Android which is the collection of the most popular sounds. - April 24, 2014 - Black Belt Studio
New Festival by 6e Concerts Includes New Music in New Venues
A personal long term project turns into a regional event and utilizes spaces not normally associated with classical music. When Stephen P Brown began his quest to compose 150 pieces of new music by his 50th birthday, he was not prepared for a regional performing and visual arts festival to be born and present his compositions in the most unusual of spaces – a car dealership. Sunday, May 25th, 3pm Ferman BMW, 31480 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 - April 23, 2014 - 6e Concerts
Michaela Paetsch, Internationally Renowned Violinist, in Concert at Christ’s Church May 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Michaela Paetsch, the award-winning violinist and recording artist, who has played all over the world, in venues including Carnegie Hall, will be in concert at Christ’s Episcopal Church on Friday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. Paetsch will be accompanied by Peter Biro. - April 21, 2014 - Christ's Episcopal Church
Chaparral MusicFest Announces 2014 Summer Music Workshops in Prescott
Chaparral MusicFest in beautiful Prescott, AZ presents educational workshops for youths-seniors and engaging performances free to the community. 2014 events include Chamber Music Workshop, Composition Workshop, Youth Choral Workshop, Percussion Workshop, Suzuki Academy Schedule and registration are... - April 20, 2014 - Chaparral Arts.
Teenage Guitarist to Release Brand New Album
16 year old guitarist Matt Wong will release his brand new album "Reflections" on June 2, 2014. - April 20, 2014 - Matt Wong
Pop Sensation Whitney Anthony Excites with the Upcoming Release of Safe and Sorry
Raleigh, N.C. native singer to release new song, Safe and Sorry, on April 22. - April 19, 2014 - Whitney Anthony Music
Storm Maverick is Back with New Music
Storm Maverick's self titled album. Storm Maverick's album, out May 28th, was said to be his "favorite album yet." Storm Maverick decided to have a different approach to his album. His new album is more aggressive then his last two albums. Storm Maverick is an edm artist hailing from... - April 19, 2014 - Storm Maverick Productions
Dreamin’ Out Loud Entertainment Signs with Hit Radio Promo
Mark Giles to Promote Debut Katelyn McCarter Single. - April 18, 2014 - Dreamin' Out Loud Entertainment
Boston-Based Recording Artists, Busker, Release "We Run"
A new song and video tribute commemorating the 118th running of the Boston Marathon. - April 18, 2014 - Busker Music
Recording Artist, Tocarra Hamilton Has Rave Reviews with Her New EP, "My Beginnings," Dropping April 21, 2014
After a successful run of collaborations with top artists like Usher, Pitbull and Lil Scrappy, Tocarra is ready to make success for herself as she sets up to release her new EP, "My Beginnings." - April 18, 2014 - Tocarra Music, LLC
The Sunrise Music Video for "We Have Not Heard" to Air on UPTV's National Program, "Up in the Morning"
The music video for "We Have Not Heard" will air on UPTV on Monday, 4/21/14 between 8:00AM and 9:00AM. - April 17, 2014 - The Sunrise
SongDoor 2014 Open for Submissions with New uVote Cash Award
The SongDoor 2014 Int’l. Songwriting Competition is open for submissions. Awards of $41,000+ are available to entrants in six categories. All entrants receive $120 in free songwriting tools. Complete information is available at http://songdoor.com. - April 17, 2014 - SongDoor
New Worldwide Digital Release from Sonorous Entertainment Gospel Roots Collection: Shirley Caesar
Following on the heels of its first release in the Gospel Roots series, Sonorous Entertainment is proud to announce the digital release of “Gospel Roots” featuring Shirley Caesar to the international music market. In keeping with the concept of the Gospel Roots series Caesar’s... - April 16, 2014 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
Christian Hard Rock Band "20 Shades" Fires Back at Critics, Leading Fight Against Bullying
Christian Hard Rock Band 20 Shades is partnering with Christian groups and schools in the US and abroad to be leaders in the fight against "bullying" - looking to lead and combat what they see to be a growing problem for pre-teens/teens. - April 15, 2014 - 20 Shades
Unsigned Fashion Art Rock Band Palaye Royale Makes History
Fashion-art rock band Palaye Royale named champions of MTV's "Musical March Madness" 2014; they are the first unsigned act that was fan-voted to ever compete. Global Samsung Galaxy Note commercial continues to make an impression; fans continue to "Get Higher" and make history. Palaye Royale kicked off their career with debut single "Morning Light" in early 2012, garnering 20 Million+ views on YouTube. - April 14, 2014 - Palaye Royale
Johnny Utah’s Bar and Restaurant to Open in South Norwalk. NYC’s Original Mechanical Bull Riding Bar and Restaurant is Set to Take the Stage May 1st.
The party pros behind Johnny Utah’s in New York City and Philadelphia open their newest location in South Norwalk, Connecticut on Washington Street on May 1st. This line-dancin’, shot-pourin’, mechanical bull-ridin’ bar and restaurant is a little bit country, a little bit... - April 14, 2014 - Johnny Utah’s, South Norwalk
Jackie Wilson, Ike & Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley Songs Go to SRI Records
SRI Records has acquired the exclusive rights to the recordings of Jackie Wilson, early Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley and the early recordings by Ike & Tina Turner. - April 12, 2014 - SRI Label Group
Drake Bell Talented Actor/Musician at It Again with SG Celebrity Productions
SG Celebrity Productions has begun to set up performance meet/greet dates for Drake Bell at malls and other venues in support of his new cd release “Ready Steady Go” out on Surfdog Records April 22, 2014. This new sound for Drake is co-produced by one of Bell’s Idols, Brian Setzer... - April 12, 2014 - SG Celebrity Productions
Thomas McConnell Signs to Wayne Coy Productions Artist Management
Liverpool singer/songwriter Thomas McConnell, one of the UK's fastest rising young musicians, has signed with Bay Area-based Wayne Coy Productions (WCP) Artist Management for Worldwide representation. WCP will be coordinating all efforts with record labels, radio, retail, touring and... - April 12, 2014 - Wayne Coy Productions
Calcoic.com Presents "Cove Red," a Whale Rights Music Video Retort to "Earth Day" & Celebrity Boycotts of Whale Captivity
Michael Parish of Calcoic.com casts out a new rock music video with real whale sounds set to popular whale footage to declare a new environmental campaign targeting what Michael calls, "anemic pittance to the earth, non-humans and future generations via Earth Day and celebrity boycotts... meanwhile the human legacy for stewardship on this planet is literally a criminal crying shame." - April 11, 2014 - Calcoic.com
The First Dedicated Real Music Xchange is Up and Running
FDRMX is a new music video distribution site for independent artists utilizing premium advertisements from all across the world. - April 11, 2014 - FDRMX
Nimaxy Studio Launched House Music Radio App as a Collection of Online Radio Stations
House Music lovers can enjoy countless hours of favorite music broadcasted live. - April 10, 2014 - Nimaxy
The White Panda Performs in the Grand Ballroom at Webster Hall
Electro dance duo The White Panda consists of Procrast (Tom Evans) and DJ Griffi (Dan Griffith.) The White Panda will be taking over the iconic Grand Ballroom with Skizzy Mars on June 26th, 2014. - April 10, 2014 - Webster Hall
Brooklyn Based Electro-Rock Duo French Horn Rebellion, Live in the Marlin Room at Webster Hall
French Horn Rebellion takes the stage at Webster Hall in the most updated space, the Marlin Room at Webster Hall. - April 09, 2014 - Webster Hall
DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg’s Music Article Published on Yahoo
The article is titled “A Baker’s Dozen of Songs from Bands/Artists You May Not Know, but Should Know.” - April 08, 2014 - DTR Inc.
Donnie C, Rising Inspirational & Gospel Recording Artist, Puts His Unique, Soulful Spin on His Latest Single, "I Won’t Complain"
“I Won’t Complain”, the Gospel standard, is the first single from Donnie C’s upcoming, as-yet-untitled album. It is Donnie C’s new take on an old Gospel classic but it still retains the same message of hope and faith during one’s trials and the blessings waiting... - April 07, 2014 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Tribute Album to the Melodies of Charles Ecker Released in Los Angeles to Memorialize Ten of His Top Songs
With the exception of Dido, it is rare for someone's music to capture enough attention to have a tribute cover album done in rapid time, but such is the case for Charles Ecker and music he has written since 2011 for The C.R. Ecker Band of Los Angeles, a country music group. Through the efforts of musicians Michael Stanton, Stacy Hogan and William Sherry, a ten song L.P., "Charles Ecker: Speechless" has been released with songs that have fast become popular in both the U.S. and Europe. - April 07, 2014 - Charles R. Ecker
UK Dirty Rock N’ Roll Band, the Jim Jones Revue Performs in the Marlin Room at Webster Hall
The Jim Jones Revue performs in Marlin room for a very special launch of Paul Pope's latest novel. - April 06, 2014 - Webster Hall
ViennaCC Releases Remix of Linkin Park Song
The Vienna based musician ViennaCC releases a remix and music video of Linkin Park's song "A Light That Never Comes." - April 06, 2014 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
GariMP3.com Launches to Serve Garifuna Music Download
Finding good music by Garifuna Artists has been a challenge... Until now, that is. GariMP3.com exists for the main purpose of helping the audience find, sample and download music. - April 04, 2014 - Garinet Media Network
Shun Ward is Nominated "2014 R&B Rookie Of The Year"
Crate Crashers has nominated Shun Ward as "2014 R&B Rookie Of The Year." Shun Ward's new full album release, "Shun Ward USA - Under Shun's Authority," has already received great reviews and awards. - Crate Crashers Promo -- Today - April 03, 2014 - Crate Crasher
Melodream Recording Artist Chase Baker Releases His First Single Of The Year
Melodream Records releases the first single of the year by the premier artist Chase Baker titled "No Time." This long awaited and anticipated single is filled with great punch lines and savvy vernacular. The song was produced by Brooklyn native Freshbeatz. This single will surely make... - April 03, 2014 - MeloDream Entertainment
Isaac James Front Man Blackie Starks Forms New Band Maximus and Signs to CBM Records
CBM Records out of Atlanta, Ga announces this morning that they have signed on a new band Maximus, formed by Blackie Starks formerly of Isaac James. - April 03, 2014 - CBM Records
Relax to the Sound of Classical Music; Favorite Music is Collected in Classical Music Collection App
Nimaxy launched a new radio app for Android-powered devices featuring Classical music online. - April 03, 2014 - Nimaxy
Africa and Afro-Cubans Reunite at Bare Bones
An eagerly awaited documentary of an incredible journey of reunion is coming to Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Two hundred years after they were separated by the horrors of the Transatlantic slave trade, a group of Africans and their lost family in diaspora find each other again. A timeless, universal story of discovery, acceptance and hope for the future. - March 31, 2014 - Unshackled Media