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National News Anchor Releases Song and Video Call to Action; We Can Make America Great Again - But Not If We Remain Chained to Shackles of Racism
News Anchor Kelly Wright is calling America together with his new song. - August 18, 2017 - Kelly Wright - Singer, News Anchor
2 Songs by New Age Artist Albedo Nominated for Utah Music Awards
2 songs by the new age artist Albedo have just been nominated for Best Instrumental Song by the Utah Music Awards. - August 16, 2017 - Albedo Music
Hit Music Studios Announce the New Single "Renovate" by Lily Jay
Hit Music Studios, working closely with Sony Music, is thrilled to announce the up and coming release of the New single from Lily Jay, "Renovate," set to release and be available on iTunes, Apple Play, YouTube, and Spotify, in Spring 2017. - August 14, 2017 - Lily Jay Management
North Coast Rep Opens Season 36 with Neil Simon's Hilarious Classic, Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Performances beginning Wednesday, September 6, 2017, running through Sunday, October 8, 2017. - August 11, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Feed-A-Million Project Gospel Show
On August 20, 2017, the Feed-a-Million project presents the F.A.M Gospel show hosted by Deon Rollins. The event will be held at Gee's, 3415 52nd Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781 from 3-7pm to raise money to feed the homeless. - August 11, 2017 - Feed A Million Project
Adey Bell is Coming to Orcas Center for the Performing Arts
American composer, singer/songwriter, and pianist Adey Bell to perform Sat Aug 26 at 7:30 at Orcas Center for the Performing Arts. - August 11, 2017 - Jesse Boleyn
Nathan Angelo Releases A Matter of Time Following Daughter’s Liver Transplant
Singer-songwriter Nathan Angelo will release his new full-length album, A Matter of Time, on Aug. 18 following his 2-year-old daughter’s liver transplant. Angelo's "Timeless Tour" will feature more than 20 live shows in U.S. cities throughout the fall. - August 10, 2017 - Nathan Angelo
Sachiko Tiana’s First Single Tackles a Serious Challenge Most People Face
Singer and songwriter seeks to inspire people and deliver hope with her music. - August 09, 2017 - Sachiko Tiana
Anastassia Ballroom & Dance Studio of Central Florida Celebrates Dance Anniversary Special with Style
Dance the night away on Friday, August 25th at Anastassia Ballroom & Dance in Central Florida. Celebrate the three-year anniversary of owner Anastassia Abramenko’s dance studio with a ballroom dance extravaganza. The festivities begin at 7 pm and feature professional dancesport entertainment, appetizers, drinks, dance music and social dancing. - August 03, 2017 - Anastassia Ballroom & Dance
#RyderRadio – 028 | Free Download
#RyderRadio returns with the next roundup of the summer’s hottest tracks, future anthems and brand new exclusive material. - August 03, 2017 - Ryder DJ
The Most Interesting Man in the World Dennis Graham, Hosts Video Premiere Party for His Debut Single "Kinda Crazy"
After a long-awaited time, the most interesting man in the world, Dennis Graham, as described by his son and recording artist Drake, has finally released the highly-anticipated video for his debut single "Kinda Crazy." The "Kinda Crazy" single was officially released... - August 02, 2017 - Dennis Graham
Beauty and the Beast Enchants and Amazes
Sudbrink Performance Academy opened Beauty and the Beast Jr. at University Lake School this past weekend. While it is SPA's first production, it has done nothing short of amaze those in attendance. "The show was fantastic," said one patron, "the set, the costuming, and the talent of... - August 01, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Kitari to Perform at the Legendary Mercury Lounge on Saturday, August 5th
Hard-hitting, NYC-based indie rock band KITARI will be headlining Mercury Lounge on Saturday, August 5th. Combining elements of post-punk-inspired modern rock bands such as U2 and Kings of Leon with the classic, psychedelic sounds of the Doors and Cream, the high-energy quartet mixes infectious melodies with epic jams. Their full-length album, entitled "The Breath of Empty Space," can be heard for free in its entirety on – SoundCloud (link: SoundCloud.com/Kitari). - August 01, 2017 - Kitari the band
World Citizen Artists (WCA) to Launch Global Art and Music Initiative to Help "Unify Divided Societies"
Attention All Artists, Musicians Who Care About the Future of Our World. - July 31, 2017 - World Citizen Artists
"Vengeance Turns" Hires Rob Margolies as Producer During Pre-Production on Film
Margolies is excited to bring over 10 years’ experience to this female-led western as it continues to gain momentum. - July 27, 2017 - Bang Bang Serendipity Productions
The 3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival - September 23
Playwrights Local presents its third annual free festival of plays, workshops, and special events on September 23 at Waterloo Arts. - July 27, 2017 - Playwrights Local
VOENA Children’s Choir Accepts Invitation to Perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall with Eric Whitacre
“Get us to Carnegie Hall” are the words that Director Annabelle Marie often spoke after a season of performances. “We have talent musicians that deserve to be on stage in New York and we need to make it happen for these children in VOENA.” Well, that’s exactly what... - July 26, 2017 - VOENA
15 Year Old Teen, JJosh, Releases His First Single and Will Audition for American Idol 2017 Making His Life Long Dream Come True
JJosh, an aspiring R&B teen artist, will finally get his wish, which si from the age of seven he dreamed to audition for American Idol. The official casting company to this season’s upcoming show called his production company and connected with JJosh extending the invitation to audition... - July 26, 2017 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Outfielder Mason Williams Raises Awareness of Vision Loss with New T-Shirt Campaign
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders outfielder Mason Williams is helping to raise awareness of Choroideremia (CHM), a rare inherited disorder that causes progressive vision loss, and ultimately complete blindness. Williams’ efforts are in support of his friend, Mark DeVoe, a 12-year-old from Washington, N.J., who is currently battling the retinal disease. Williams co-designed a t-shirt being sold to raise proceeds and awareness for the Choroideremia Research Foundation. - July 26, 2017 - Athletes Brand
Culturefest Prepares to Rock the Mountain for 14th Year
The 14th annual Culturefest World Music and Arts Festival will take over the Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, WV September 7-10 with a weekend long immersion in the creative arts. - July 25, 2017 - RiffRaff Arts Collective
The Village People’s Iconic Cowboy Randy Jones Sets Summer on Fire with a Cascade of Remixes for Single "Hard Times"
Released by Young Pals Music, Jones follows the release of his successful single “Hard Times” with no less than eight club remixes from renowned producers and D.J.s Mark Saunders, Erik Kupper, Drew G, Tim Cox and more. - July 24, 2017 - Young Pals Music
Create Your State Tour Now Accepting Applications
The Create Your State program features live music, visuals, and a compelling exchange about the arts-centric revitalization of Princeton, providing inspiration and insight for the replication of this work. - July 24, 2017 - RiffRaff Arts Collective
Friends The Musical - The #1 Unauthorized Parody of the Hit TV Show "Friends" is Set to Open at St. Luke's Theatre on October 13th; Tickets on Sale August 1st
Could this BE anymore exciting! - July 24, 2017 - Lynn Shore Entertainment, LLC
Tim Bennett to Release "The View from Here"
The Independent Artist’s 3rd Album to Date is Filled with Exuberantly Hook-Filled Country Rock (August 11, 2017). - July 21, 2017 - Tim Bennett
Salsa People Introduces Professional Salsa Kurse Zürich for Enthusiastic Learners
Salsa People offers professional courses to enthusiastic learners. Check out the Salsa Kurse Zürich offered by them and get enrolled today. - July 19, 2017 - Salsa People Dance Studio & Entertainment
Lazer & Levi, "Those Boys from Colorado" Signed with Indienink Music
Indienink Music is pleased to announce that they have signed Colorado based band Lazer & Levi for the promotion of the upcoming release, "The Prologue." This 5 song EP is the culmination of years of experience. “We are happy to add 'Lazer & Levi' to the Indienink Music Family!” - Marlene Palumbo. “With our music, we want to bring to light our life, love and friendships that we have made along the way leading us to our dreams becoming a reality.” - Lazer and Levi - July 19, 2017 - Indienink Music
Augmented Reality Exhibit: Beyond Drug Addiction
Drama Desk-nominated interactive theater company Live In Theater, in collaboration with full range digital agency Omega-R, creates an augmented reality app allowing audiences to travel back in time and see iconic 1960's photographs that inspired the interactive and immersive hit experience J & K 1965, all happening throughout the Lower East Side’s Needle Park. - July 19, 2017 - Live In Theater
Introducing 14 Year Old Pop Vocal Powerhouse Estacia, Which Submitted Her First Album Titled, I Am Estacia to the 60th Grammy® Awards for a Nomination Consideration
Rising teen Pop Artist Estacia, releases her first album, I Am Estacia, on her fourteenth birthday, July 5, 2017. The album includes a remix of her first single “Speak to Me,” released in 2016 and written by her, and includes another seven original songs co-written with her producer, Grammy® Award Winning participant, and Latin Grammy® Nominee Pianist, Lannie Battistini. Her Label, Hands In Motion Music submitted her album to the 60th Grammy® Awards for a Nomination Consideration. - July 18, 2017 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
Martina Sykes’ The heART Mission Partners with Bay Area Studios Foundation for Community Outreach and Panel Discussion
The heART Mission is teaming up with St. Petersburg, Florida’s Bay Area Studios Foundation for an entertainment industry discussion. - July 18, 2017 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
Summer Variety Show "Tomfoolery" to Hit North Coast Rep Stage
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to announce a revue featuring four actors, a piano and 28 of Lehrer's satirical songs, written in the 1950s and 1960s and known for their "witty naughtiness.” Based on the Tom Lehrer Songbook, it is a show like no other, written by Cameron... - July 18, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Children from Hackensack Meridian Health K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital to See The Princess, The Cow, and The Corn Maze
The Princess, The Cow, and The Corn Maze - a family friendly new musical, well suited to young audiences - children of all ages (and their parents). - July 15, 2017 - Rabbit Hole Theatricks
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) Announces Seattle Based Rock and Roll Band, One Gun Shy, Has Joined the Momma Lynn Family of Companies
Momma Lynn Management announces the Seattle based Rock and Roll band, One Gun Shy, has joined the Momma Lynn family of companies and will release their third album, "Zombie" through a partnership with Pacific Northwest Independent Record Labels, Momma Lynn Records and Lime & Dime Records. - July 14, 2017 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Composer Gabriel Dib Talks About His Creative Process After Winning the Portuguese-Brazilian Award, an International Award
Award Winning composer arrived in Los Angeles in 2013 and since then has written music for 15 TV shows including Castle (ABC), The Family (ABC), Criminal Minds and Criminal Minds Beyond Borders (CBS), as well as studio and indie feature films. - July 13, 2017 - Original Music by Gabriel Dib
The Theatre School at North Coast Rep Presents: "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a Fun Show for All Ages
There’s mischief in the woods! The Theatre School @ North Coast Repertory Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Magical fairies with love juice complicate two teen couples’ relationships in this “First Folio” Shakespearean comedy. - July 13, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida Presents "Troupe Dreams on Shakespeare," at Area Stage Company in Coral Gables on August 9, 2017
On August 9, 2017, the Shakespeare Troupe will perform a staged reading of an abridged version of Shakespeare’s popular comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Area Stage Company Founder and Artistic Director John Rodaz, and Executive Artistic Director Maria Banda-Rodaz, are hosting the Shakespeare Troupe for their Area Stage audience. - July 12, 2017 - Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida
PASSING - a Stage Play by Kukui Kikuyu Productions -- Premiering at 2017 Capital Fringe Festival
Passing for white is over, right? Two women reunite, and secrets and suspicion reveal that when passing the truth isn't always black and white. Come be part of the conversation. - July 08, 2017 - Kukui Kikuyu Productions
The Peter Sprague Trio Comes to North Coast Rep for Monday Night Jazz
Monday Night Jazz is back at North Coast Repertory Theatre, July 24th with The Peter Sprague Trio at 7:30pm. The trio explores the jazz tradition of improvisation but with a slightly different spin. They bring their jazz viewpoint to songs that resonate with the boomers: starting with The Beatles,... - July 08, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Country Music's Sister Duo, Presley & Taylor, Join Buddy Lee Attraction's Roster
Country Music’s hot, new, sister duo, Presley & Taylor, have joined the dynamic roster of Buddy Lee Attractions-Nashville, earlier this week July 5, 2017. Joining Buddy Lee Attractions has paved the way for country music fans across the country to experience the live energy and neo-traditional sound that has made Presley & Taylor the highlight of fairs and festivals in the northeast. - July 07, 2017 - Presley & Taylor
Theatre Arts Academy Presents Inaugural Production of Beauty and the Beast JR
Sudbrink Performance Academy brings new life to the "tale as old as time" - tickets on sale now at sudbrinkacademy.com - July 07, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Paint & Eat for the Homeless
Above Art Studios and L.O.V.E Movement's mission is to feed and inspire the next Basquat who was a famous artist whose painting sold for millions in a recent auction. Many of our disenfranchised people are lost with no hope. "We believe rather than giving a dollar and moving on with our busy life, offer an alternative," says Mr. Charles of Above Art Studios. - July 07, 2017 - Above Art Studios
Everybody Panic! ... Pacific Northwest Independent Record Labels Join Forces
The Momma Lynn family of music related businesses has joined forces with CaviGold Records to bring the music of Everybody Panic! to their fans. - July 07, 2017 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Momma Lynn Records (MLR), Announces Pacific Northwest Band, Cryptamnesia, Has Joined the Momma Lynn Family of Bands and Artists
Momma Lynn Records (MLR) announces Pacific Northwest area band, Cryptamnesia, has joined the Momma Lynn family of music and will be entering the studio this Summer with a planned Fall 2017 release. - July 06, 2017 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Ryder DJ Releases #RyderRadio - 027 | Free download
With the Ibiza season now in full flourish, #RyderRadio returns with over an hour of upfront, deep and tech house vibes. Featuring a host of this summer's hottest artists including DJ S.K.T, Offaiah, Gorgon City, Hot Since 82 and more. Brandon Ilsley joins us for this month's guest mix. Full... - July 05, 2017 - Ryder DJ
Indie Music Artist Michael Quest Releases His First EP, Time Bomb
Michael Quest releases his first EP containing three original guitar-driven songs. The project features a Pop/Rock, Acoustic/Rock and re-released Blues/Rock song. - July 04, 2017 - Michael Quest
Brothers United: Batman and Hammer Forged in St. Elmo’s Fire Metal
Brothers Jeff and Kelley Jones are teaming up. Kelley is DC Artist for Batman and The Hammer. Jeff is guitarist and songwriter for the band St. Elmos Fire. The bands new album includes a song based on Kelley Jones character named The Hammer. - July 01, 2017 - St. Elmo's Fire
Rabbit Hole Theatricks Presents Erik Jonathan Shuler in The Princess, The Cow, and The Corn Maze
The Princess, The Cow, and The Corn Maze is a new children’s musical with book and lyrics by Michael MacKenzie Wills, based on the soon to be released children’s story from award–winning author Amber L. Spradlin. - July 01, 2017 - Rabbit Hole Theatricks
Momma Lynn Records (MLR), Announces Seattle Hardcore Band Millhous Begins Recording at Studio Sage in Edmonds, Washington
Momma Lynn Records (MLR) announces Seattle Hardcore band Millhous has begun recording their new EP, “Illiterati” at Studio Sage in Edmonds, Washington and are preparing for a Fall 2017 release. - June 30, 2017 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Southern California Teen Indie Rock Band Joins Local Musicians Live in Encinitas Performing Music and Providing Inspiration at All Ages Show
Village Park, a Southern California Indie Rock band, led by local teen music duo, Luca Irvin and Nico Fabito, announced they will be performing live with their band’s debut all ages show on July 1, 2017 at UNIV Studio, 1057 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA. The Band hopes to inspire other teens... - June 29, 2017 - Village Park
Tuesday Night Comics Returns to North Coast Rep with Top Comics
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 7:30PM. - June 29, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
SACRED Opens the 2nd Week of Milwaukee's Summerfest
Milwaukee’s Summerfest opens its 50th anniversary 4th of July celebration at 12 Noon at the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard with Milwaukee’s own, SACRED. SACRED is a progressive modern rock band consisting of Vincent Black on Vocals (Formerly of Everybody, Chandelier), managing... - June 28, 2017 - SACRED