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Tickets Still Available for R&B Legend Keith Sweat in Concert Sept. 20 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host R&B/blues singer-songwriter Keith Sweat in concert on Friday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. in the Rollins Center®. A limited number of tickets are still available at $35 & $45. Sweat, the innovator of the New Jack Swing, has a host of notable hits... - July 24, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Viva Live Music's Musical Trends

Viva Live Music have spotted some great musical trends for live entertainment this year! Here is our break down of what's hot in live music this year. - July 24, 2013 - Viva Live Music

Christmirr (CME) Enterprises Official Launch Party

Philadelphia Artist Management and Entertainment Production Firm Christmirr (CME) Enterprises hosts its official Launch Party. - July 23, 2013 - Christmirr Enterprise

Big House Publishing (BHP) Inks International Sub-Publishing Deal with EU Music Publisher, Alter-K

Big House Publishing (BHP), a boutique, independent music publisher, has expanded their reach to a total of 22 countries through a sub-publishing deal with Alter-K. - July 22, 2013 - Big House Companies

Respect to Release Scorned, the Roots Reggae CD Recorded by the Legendary Reggae Artist

Tropical Records (Sunset Distribution Company) sets up to release the full length reggae CD entitled Scorned by the legend, Respect. - July 22, 2013 - Sunset Corporation of America

Butchered Records Releases S.A. Sanctuary - Shred Your Head DVD

NY Indie releases 1st DVD by San Antonio Thrashers. - July 19, 2013 - Xpress Media News

Glenn Miller Orchestra Coming to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Oct. 25

The renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform in the Rollins Center® on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., now under the leadership of band director and lead vocalist, Nick Hilscher. Hilscher became the director of the touring band in 2012, replacing previous director Gary Tole to become the... - July 18, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Gerald J Releases Summer Single

NYC cabaret singer, Gerald J, has put his crooning days on hold, for the release of his first dance track, “Guadalupe.” - July 18, 2013 - Gerald J Graziano

Composer Willem Martens Will Release His Album “Poetica”

Willem Martens’ new album “Poetica” will be released at August 15 2013. The work of Martens is self-produced, directed and arranged and its musical expression varies from deep avant garde and experimental structures to film – and theater music. The music of this album is... - July 18, 2013 - Willem Martens, Composer

From Mental Illness to Triumph: Jazz Singer/Songwriter Raises Funds for an Inspirational Recording

Abuse survivor and singer/songwriter, Ashley Daneman, brings her new jazz/folk influenced recording project to Kickstarter. “Beauty Indestructible,” comes out of Daneman’s journey from PTSD to health and promises to bring inspiration. - July 17, 2013 - Ashley Daneman

La Fin Absolute du Monde to Release Song Remixed by Justin K. Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu) on Upcoming Vinyl Album

Avant-garde duo La Fin Absolute du Monde today announced their next music release, a remix of their song “Black Sheep” by Justin K. Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu), along with two other remixes to be available on limited edition vinyl. They have also launched a crowdfunding campaign on... - July 17, 2013 - La Fin Absolute du Monde

Skyline Talent Presents Oakwood Homes' July 24 Concert Featuring Tunisia

Skyline Talent presents Oakwood Homes concert featuring Denver’s most popular dance band, Tunisia on Wednesday, July 24 at the Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater, 4890 Argonne Way, Denver. - July 17, 2013 - Skyline Talent & Events

Legacystraps Announces Its New Sister Site Celticguitarstraps.com

Celticguitarstraps.com specializes in Guitar Straps and Saxophone Straps decorated with traditional celtic designs including celtic knots, chains, dogs and others. - July 16, 2013 - Legacy

Rap Artist VNova is Performing at Café Wha?

VNova will be preforming live along with, The Michael Jazz Trio, Elijah Dixon, and Malcah in New York City on Thursday, August 15 - July 16, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events

Electronic Dance Music Producer/DJ, UpperCase 5ive Launches New Website

Miami, Florida EDM DJ and Producer UpperCase 5ive launches website at www.uppercase5ive.com, that caters to his fans. - July 16, 2013 - Sewer Ratz Digital Music, LLC

Skyline Talent Presents Oakwood Homes' Free Concert at Banning Lewis Ranch Featuring Triple Nickel Country Band on Aug. 1

Oakwood Homes presents a free concert Thursday, Aug. 1 by the country band, Triple Nickel, at Banning Lewis Ranch, an Oakwood Homes community located at 6885 Vista Del Pico Blvd., Colorado Springs. The show runs 6:30-8 p.m. and takes place on the soccer field behind the Ranch House. Guests may... - July 16, 2013 - Skyline Talent & Events

2spicy Entertainment Announces the Next We Love Asia Music Festival to be Held in September This Year

Event & entertainment agency 2Spicy Entertainment based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today announced their upcoming "We Love Asia 2.0" music festival to be held on the 6th and 7th of September 2013 at Sepang International F1 Circuit, Kuala Lumpur. Featuring international superstars such... - July 15, 2013 - 2Spicy Entertainment Sdn. Bhd.

Taquarius Ford Launches TaquariusFord.com and New Management Company

Millionaire and Philanthropist Taquarius Ford launches TaquariusFord.com a new and trendy music management company in Beverly Hills. - July 15, 2013 - Taquarius Ford

Skyline Talent Presents Oakwood Homes' July 17 Concert with Face All Vocal Rock Band

Oakwood Homes presents Face, the all-vocal rock band on Wednesday, July 17 at the Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater, 4890 Argonne Way, Denver. Face is the all-vocal rock band from Boulder that has amazed audiences for the past decade. The group is composed of five vocalists and a “beat... - July 14, 2013 - Skyline Talent & Events

Waymasters Celebrate Incredible Year

The Christian Country Gospel band, Waymasters were honored at a celebration this month, were they were given awards commemorating their breakout year, which included three national and international Top 10s, two National #1s, two International Top 5s, Song of the Year and Band of the Year... - July 14, 2013 - Waymasters

Premier Pan-African Ensemble L'Esprit d'Afrique Features Lazaro Galarraga on Album

Famed Cuban virtuoso Lazaro Galarraga will perform with L'Esprit d'Afrique at Zanzibar in Santa Monica, CA on Thursday, July 18th to commemorate the release of their first album, "The Spirit of Africa." - July 13, 2013 - L'Esprit d'Afrique

Emerging R&B/Pop Artist Ashley Martin's Official Music Video Talk to Me Released

"Talk to Me by Ashley Martin has become a sensational hit for music lovers." -Mega Vu TV. Ashley is a very creative independent artist with tremendous talents and skills. Along with her other videos in which she produced she also directs and writes treatments and scripts for the video production. Silver Iris Entertainment handled the video services & Profound Sounds are credited for the beat. This song is meant to capture love, heart break, betrayal, denial, and yet the courage to move on. - July 12, 2013 - In Touch Entertainment Inc

Sonorous Entertainment to Release “Harvest Gospel: Five Blind Boys Of Alabama” in September of 2013

Sonorous Entertainment is beginning its Harvest Gospel Series with a September 17th album release by gospel legends The Five Blind Boys of Alabama. - July 11, 2013 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Music for Productions Adds Chat Feature to Stock Music Library Website

Music for Productions has just announced that they have added a chat feature to their stock music library website. With this new chat feature stock music library experts can see when a guest has arrived on the site. This allows Music for Productions to quickly answer questions, help customers with... - July 10, 2013 - Music for Productions

Innsbruck Welcomes Ola Onabulé to Its Management Roster

OLA ONABULÉ has signed an exclusive management contract with Innsbruck Records for the Americas and Asia. Ola is currently recording his 8th album (in the UK and NYC) and working with Innsbruck Records Management to promote his new music along with an extensive tour to continue building his... - July 10, 2013 - Innsbruck Records

Ken DeRouchie Band 4th CD to be Released July 12th 2013

The 8 piece Soul/R&B/Funk Ken DeRouchie Band is set to release their 4th full length CD titled "Muse" at their gala CD Release Party on Friday July 12th 2013 at the world famous Portland club, Jimmy Mak's (www.jimmymaks.com). The CD is comprised of 15 songs and features 2 time Grammy nominated drummer Steve Moretti, Portland vocal legend LaRhonda Steele, Muddy award winners Jeff Knudson, Alex Shakeri and Rae Gordon as well as Gavin Bondy of Pink Martini. - July 09, 2013 - Ken DeRouchie Band

Valiant Horizon’s Terry Sartor Releases "Industry" Single Remix by Joe Gauthreaux

Emerging electronic music artist Terry Sartor to release new EDM single remixed by Joe Gauthreaux. - July 08, 2013 - Terry Sartor

Latin Grammy Winner Composer Yalil Guerra Presents a New Concert Series

Latin Grammy winner composer Yalil Guerra and RYCY Productions present Cuban concert pianist Elizabeth Rebozo, in a historical new concert series throughout Southern California starting Summer 2013. - July 08, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.

National Music Services Helps Promote Very Talented New and Upcoming Artists in Their Monthly Spotlight Artist Section

Country Artist Rex Robards is in the spotlight this month as the National Music Services spotlight artist of the month. - July 08, 2013 - National Music Services

NewProductHelp.com Authors Exciting Online Presentation for Sangophone Invention

Raymond E., Georgia resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create an informative online presentation for his Sangophone invention that could be used in the future to introduce the product to potential licensees. An innovative new product... - July 06, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.

Minnesota Sinfonia Presents Junior Composers Winning Composition at Annual Youth Outreach Concert

The Minnesota Sinfonia is proud to present the Junior Composers Competition winning composition, “Waves of Feeling” by Jayson Elliot at it’s annual Youth Outreach Concert. 25 young talented musicians are also scheduled to perform Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 5 in e... - July 05, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia

Get Money Stop Playin Ent. / Menace Records Announces the Release of G Notes Debut Mixtape "Get Money Stop Playin Mixtape," Now Available on iTunes

Get Money Stop Playin Ent. / Menace Records is thrilled to announce the release of debut mixtape, “Get Money Stop Playin Mixtape” by G Notes, available on iTunes and other leading digital retailers. - July 04, 2013 - Get Money Stop Playin Entertainment / Menace Records

Lexington Group Chad Higgins & In Spirit and In Truth Releases Second Single

Rhythm of Gospel Award nominated group releases second single from latest project. - July 04, 2013 - Chad Higgins & In Spirit and In Truth

Slamin Fatbeatz Media & Promotion Help Indie Artists Through Record Label and Brand Promotion

Slamin Fatbeatz Media & Promotion looks to help artists reach their market through their record label as well as market the artist’s brand through promotions. - July 03, 2013 - Cinsay

Russel P. Brown Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Russel P. Brown of New Brunswick, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Russel P. Brown Mr. Brown has over 35 years experience in the entertainment field. He... - July 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

Mid July Release of "The Voice of Women Album" by a "Survivor" Herself

Release of "What Ever Happened to Little Lisa?" (feat. Lori Jean) New Age Version and "Chunk of Love" (feat. Lori Jean). iTunes in U.S. and Audiojelly in the U.K. - July 03, 2013 - LJ Film and Music

North Carolina Symphony to Give Free, Patriotic Program at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre, July 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Free Salute to the Red, White and Blue part of 2013 Rex Healthcare Summerfest Series. - July 03, 2013 - NC Symphony

Dance Music Production and Remixing Made Easy with WeMakeDanceMusic.com Project Templates

We Make Dance Music now offers over 100 Logic templates and an increasingly diverse selection of Cubase and Ableton Live templates. These are complete songs already arranged, ready to be modified and mixed to your liking. The site also offer audio mastering templates. - July 02, 2013 - We Make Dance Music

New Summer Video from Recently Signed Artist, Jay Matthews

TJC Music Publishing artist, Jay Matthews, releases latest video, Earn Your Wings, on July 1st from his Dreams & Microphones album. - July 01, 2013 - Global Entertainment Services

Independence Day Heats Up with the Release of Dacada Summer’s Full-Length CD "Fourth and First"

Young Pals Music production personifies the singer/songwriter’s Midwestern roots, meshing pop-country-folk template with city smarts. - June 30, 2013 - Young Pals Music

the COMPANY MEN to Perform at Hollywood Casino, June 29th

Event Details Event Name: the COMPANY MEN Free Concert Event Location: Hollywood Casino in Columbus, OH Event Date: Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 9pm the COMPANY MEN, known as “America’s First Mashup Group,” are performed a Free Concert on Saturday, June 29 at 9:00pm at the o.h. - June 30, 2013 - the COMPANY MEN

Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson to Release New Album

Rock musician Randy Ellefson’s fifth album, Now Weaponized! is to be a digital only release this fall and is currently being mixed. - June 28, 2013 - Randy Ellefson

Calgary Rapper Writes Song to Benefit Flood Victims

Ryan Perez writes and produces “#letsbuild” in efforts to rebuild Calgary. Following the severe flood that affected thousands of Calgarians, Ryan Perez, a local artist and musician wrote and produced a song to help fund-raise for families that have been directly... - June 28, 2013 - Ryan Perez Creative Agency

Now is the Time for the Last Year

Acclaimed Indie Rock Band, The Last Year Signs with Shanachie Entertainment EP Due for Release Mid-August. - June 28, 2013 - The Last Year

Music from Final Fantasy VI by the New Age Artist Albedo

The New Age Artist Albedo will be releasing an album of music from Final Fantasy VI and is currently running a fundraising campaign on the Kickstarter website. The New Age Artist Albedo will be releasing a new album that will be nothing but music from Final Fantasy VI. It will be arrangements of... - June 28, 2013 - Albedo Music

ViennaCC's Music Video "Words Of Love" Shows Interactive TV

Musician ViennaCC shows how an interactive music video could look like in the future. - June 28, 2013 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH

Restaurants and Nationally Acclaimed Musicians Come Together in Support of Children's Cancer Awareness Day on July 27th

The Soulful Giving Foundation presents its fourth annual Artful Giving Blanket Concert - an amazing music and food venue - to raise funds and awareness in regard to the importance of supporting doctors and scientists studying and identifying the causes and cures of childhood cancers. All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to Randall Children's Hospital and Providence Cancer Research Center. - June 27, 2013 - Soulful Giving Foundation