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Uniscope Distribution & Brand Services is Accepting Submissions for New Heat South Volume 2
Uniscope Distribution & Brand Services is now accepting submissions for the second volume of their globally distributed compilation series, New Heat South. The company is also looking to connect with more producers, songwriters, and label owners. - February 25, 2016 - Uniscope Distribution & Brand Services
US Soccer Legend Alexi Lalas Teams Up with Athletes Brand to Fulfill a Kid's Dream of Raising Awareness with Rare Disease Day
A boy that suffers from 8 rare diseases has dedicated his life to impacting the world and partnered with Soccer Hall of Famer, Alexi Lalas and Athletes Brand, in a global awareness campaign for Rare Disease Day. - February 25, 2016 - Athletes Brand
YouTube Video Leads Philly Trumpeter to Solo Performance at Carnegie Hall
When Philadelphia area trumpeter Bob Wagner posted a video on YouTube in the Fall of 2012, little did he realize that it would propel his musical career to a national tour and ultimately lead to an upcoming solo performance on the iconic stage of the world famous Carnegie Hall. - February 24, 2016 - Jump City Music Inc
Arts on the Green Presents Acclaimed Duo 2 (Peter H. Bloom, Multiple Flutes; Mary Jane Rupert, Harp), Chamber Music Concert March 19, Shrewsbury, MA
Arts on the Green presents the esteemed Duo 2 (Peter H. Bloom, flute, alto flute, bass flute and piccolo; Mary Jane Rupert, harp) in European and American Masters, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm, First Congregational Church, 19 Church Rd, Shrewsbury, MA. Free to all, but donations welcome. Information: 508-845-7286. Gems by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, and two stellar works written for 2: Butterfly Effects (2008) by Elizabeth Vercoe and Play of Light (2011) by Richard Nelson. - February 23, 2016 - Americas Musicworks
The Funky HomeBoyz Release "That Funky Hip Hop" Mixtape February 19th
The Funky HomeBoyz, a hip hop duo hailing from Queens, New York City, is preparing to drop their most recent studio endeavor this February. The mixtape, entitled "That Funky Hip Hop," will be available on SoundCloud for download upon its release. The duo, which consists of two cousins, Lashaun and Sean, are often referred to as the “Rap Attack Cousins.” - February 22, 2016 - SeanKev Music
International Tchaikovsky Competition Winner Performs with Minnesota Sinfonia
The Minnesota Sinfonia presents “Father and Son” on March 4th and 5th, featuring Itamar Zorman performing selections by Henryk Wieniawski and Antonin Dvorak, as well as Hora, a piece written by his father, Moshe Zorman. The concert will also feature the world premiere of Insouciant, by... - February 17, 2016 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Blue 22s Pop/Reggae Band Shows Heart for Valentine’s Day by Donating Proceeds from Their New Single, "Ready or Not" to Bring National Awareness to ADHD
Successful Pop/Reggae Band, Blue 22s will be releasing their new single and music video, Ready or Not, worldwide today to raise money for the awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; a cause that’s close to their heart. Blue 22s aren’t strangers to ADHD. Four of the five... - February 12, 2016 - Blue 22s
VAARCLOC Releases New Song "Ecdad"
VAARCLOC, an instrumental metal music project from Romania releases a new song entitled "Ecdad." - February 12, 2016 - VA ART
Musical Directors of Major Artists Trust His Advice; Top Rated Online Music Production Company's Video Series Offers That Advice for Everyone
A surprise will arrive this February. SongCat's most recent video series has now launched. In the meantime, results of its latest client satisfaction survey revealed interesting results. The company's growth rate will approach 50 percent throughout 2016. - February 10, 2016 - SongCat LLC
Forget Wine & Roses: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Breakup Redemption Single Since You’ve Been Gone" from Award-Winning Artist David Keeley
Second single from upcoming album “Pop” is commandeered by NYC-based label Young Pals Music’s founder & executive producer Ayhan Sahin. - February 09, 2016 - Young Pals Music
SF International Arts Festival 2016 Announces Detailed Program Multiple Artists from 13 Countries and the Bay Area to Feature in Over 100 Performances and Exhibitions
SF International Arts Festival is pleased to announce the program for 2016, which will take place from May to June 5 as a co-presentation with the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. More than 50 performance ensembles will participate in the Festival including some of the Bay Area’s finest as well as companies travelling from as far afield as Canada, Colombia, England, France, Japan, Lithuania, Morocco, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Serbia, South Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan. - February 08, 2016 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
Alex Hulme Little Lives Single Release
Alex Hulme releases his new Single "Little Lives" on February 5th 2016. - February 05, 2016 - Alex Hulme
Irene Hartfield CD Release Valentine’s Concert
Singer, pianist and songwriter Irene Hartfield will present a concert celebrating the release of her new CD, Play Me, on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Vermilion College Fine Arts Theater. Concert goers will have the opportunity to be the first to purchase copies of the... - February 04, 2016 - Irene Hartfield
“Defund THIS 2: Electric Vulvaloo” Uses Sex to Sell…Women’s Right to Choose
Burlesque fundraiser returns to support access to women’s healthcare. - February 04, 2016 - Dirty Bird Burlesque
Dreamkiller Announces Nationally Renowned Lineup Additions Former Members of "Bang Tango," "Mr. Big’s Eric Martin"
Dreamkiller is pleased to announce the addition of two new notable members, hailing from nationally renowned former and current projects. Stepping in on lead guitar and backing vocals is seasoned industry veteran, Scott LaFlamme, of Springfield, MA. Scott is most known for his work with Randy... - February 04, 2016 - Dreamkiller, LLC
The So and So's from Grimsby Are Back on the Road
From the great of Grimsby - February 02, 2016 - The So and So's
Reaching Records Brings Musical Icons to Colorado Springs
Colorado's premiere entertainer George Sisneros and Adult-Contemporary singer/songwriter John Redmon headline the "All About Love" post-Valentines day concert at the Stargazers Theater. - January 30, 2016 - Reaching Records
Jahan Nostra Releases Album "ESP" Exploring the Concept of Extra Sensory Perception Through Music
Jahan Nostra releases his album "ESP," the follow up album to "Sleepwalking," which is loosely based on the concept of extra sensory perception. ESP is the belief to have psychic abilities and deep intuition but also serves as a double meaning for Jahan. It is also a reference to the part of town where Jahan grew up in for this semi-autobiographical album about perseverance, adversity and spiritual belief. - January 23, 2016 - Jahan Nostra
Rock Star Becomes Film Star - Rock and Roll the Movie to be Released in February
Award winning lead vocalist of Paul Revere and the Raiders becomes film star, director, screenwriter. - January 21, 2016 - Rocking and Rolling Films
Salsa People Promotes Variety of Salsa Dance Programmes in This Year
Salsa People is a Zurich Based dancing school and club that provides a range of courses in salsa and other forms of dance disciplines across a multiple chain of students in best proportions. - January 21, 2016 - Salsa People Dance Studio & Entertainment
This is the Call! New Release by Ellis Williams
Call To Battle is the follow up to Ellis’ debut album Euphoria and is brought to audiences through the creative styling of record producer Andrew “Hawksilver” Piland. Available through online distribution sites such as iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. Listeners were so intrigued by... - January 19, 2016 - E Willz Music
Bang Tango Documentary Released Online for Free
Drew Fortier, who later became Bang Tango's rhythm guitar player, has posted a free link to his 4 years in the making of the documentary film "Attack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie" Chronicling the career of the MTV hit band, Bang Tango. - January 19, 2016 - Bang Tango Management
Kontras Quartet Performs at WMU - Wednesday, January 27 at 7:30 PM
Western Michigan University brings the critically acclaimed Kontras Quartet back to its popular Bullock Performance Institute for a concert featuring the music of Borodin, Haydn and Shostakovich. - January 17, 2016 - Kontras Quartet
Kontras Quartet Performs on NEIU's Jewel Box Series - Friday, January 22 at 7:30 PM
Northeastern Illinois University brings the critically acclaimed Kontras Quartet back to its popular Jewel Box Series for a concert featuring faculty artists Susan Tang, piano, and Robert Heitzinger, baritone. - January 17, 2016 - Kontras Quartet
Project Mayhem - The Knockout Underground Rock Musical
First rule of Project Mayhem… sign in, sit down, and gear up for a theatrical experience that will drop guests into a side-splitting, mind-racing, adrenaline filled, powerhouse rock musical like never seen before. - January 16, 2016 - Creating Arts Studios
Kev Evan Releases Debut Self-Titled Album; Listen to the New Album on Apple Music
Kev Evan has finally released his debut album, The album, which is self-titled, is a career first for the artist, who has been self-producing and writing his own content for four years. Kev Evan himself, has been known online for overcoming speech problems and using music as a way to connect with... - January 10, 2016 - Kev Evan
Kesavah BellyDance is Offering a Free Interactive Belly Dance Demo Class in Nelson BC
Kesavah BellyDance will be holding a free interactive Belly Dance demo class in Nelson BC on January 19th, 2016. Come spice up your life, get fit, and have fun all at the same time. - January 04, 2016 - Kesavah BellyDance
Solo Artist Tama Girard Endorses FatFingers Custom Guitar Company
2016 Looks to be quite a big year and great start for Tama Girard! Girard is releasing his new track "When I think of You" with Jeff Russo of Tonic, solidifying new artists to accompany him on his new tracks this year, and just signed his first of his scheduled endorsements happening this year. - January 03, 2016 - Tama Girard
Indie Rapper Dez Nado Uses Self-Produced Cable Reality Show to Gain Major Label Support for New Album Release
Indie singer-songwriter breaks ground by leveraging support gained from self-produced cable reality TV show "Life & Grind: Duval" to broker deal for distribution from Universal Music Group. - January 01, 2016 - Dez Nado
The C.R. Ecker Band Releases "A Bright Tomorrow" to Inspire Kindness in the World
"A Bright Tomorrow" is a Country/Heartland/Christian song which was originally written by Charles Ecker in 1988. His goal has been to release this song and make it available at no cost to anyone who wished to have a copy. Some 27 years later, Charles Ecker received his wish and is inspiring the world one person at a time through his songwriting. - December 27, 2015 - The C.R. Ecker Band
MTD4LYFE and Michael Tobias Design (MTD Bass) Host Their Fifth Annual Concert at 2016 NAMM Show to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
With the success of last year’s Fourth Annual MTD Family Reunion, and with thousands of dollars raised to support The Wounded Warrior Project, MTD4LYFE announced that their Fifth Annual MTD Family Reunion (#MTDFR5) will take place at The 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim this January. 100% of the proceeds from this event will support WWP. - December 25, 2015 - The ECI Group
Common Wealth Endeavors Kicks Off 2016 with "Small and Tired" by Kit Brookman, a New Australian Play Based on the Oresteia, Opening January 8th
Common Wealth Endeavors, continues its mission with a new play from rising Australian playwright, Kit Brookman. "Small and Tired" will run at Common Ground Theatre, Durham NC, Jan 7 to Jan 23, 2016. - December 23, 2015 - Common Wealth Endeavors LLC
RMR008: Sharif D + Black Cherry: "If I Was Yours" | Respect Music Records
Producer/Performer Sharif D collaborates with emerging artist Black Cherry to deliver a Soulful Tropical House number in time for the Southern Hemispheres Summer Season titled “If I Was Yours.” - December 23, 2015 - Respect Music Records
New Year’s Eve Masquerade and Fashion Show Brings Together the Best of Denver’s Fine Arts with High Fashion for an Unforgettable New Year’s Celebration
This will be the first time the Colorado Symphony has been involved with a Live Fashion Show. This event will target a new demographic for the Colorado Symphony, and collaborate with a new industry altogether. This will also be a first for the involved fashion designers, including Project Runway All-Stars Winner, Mondo Guerrra. The New Year’s Masquerade & Fashion Show is the premier event introducing this fusion of High Fashion and Fine Arts in Denver. - December 17, 2015 - Soul Makers LLC
"Garth Vader," Country Music / Star Wars Parody Band Debuted Live in Los Angeles Dec. 12, 2015
Toys for Tots benefited as the charity of the night. The band "Garth Vader" has been coined “The Best 90’s Country Star Wars Parody Band in The Galaxy” by the established musicians who make up the band. - December 15, 2015 - Garth Vader Band
Indie Band Fights Terror via Musical Warfare
Armed with musical weapons of mass “construction”, San Francisco band “Daytime Nightlife” is fighting fear and negativity in all forms with their debut self-titled album. “What I have found in this band and their music is something that has become more of a rarity in... - December 15, 2015 - Daytime Nightlife
Pop The Cork! Welcome 2016 with Original Single "Let’s Spend This New Year’s Eve At Home" from Burgeoning Country Act Christi Bauerlee
Launch single from upcoming album “Pop” is commandeered by NYC-based label Young Pals Music’s founder & executive producer Ayhan Sahin. - December 14, 2015 - Young Pals Music
Solo Piano Music Composer Stephen Majewski Nears 3 Million Plays on Pandora
Stephen Majewski‘s solo piano music has now been played on Pandora more than 2.8 million times. Listeners can purchase Stephen’s physical albums and digital downloads at www.stephenmajewski.com. Downloads are also available on iTunes, Amazon, and others. - December 12, 2015 - Stephen Majewski
Dallas Choral Festival - First Choral Festival in Texas Since 1999, Featuring 100 Professional Singers at Meyerson Symphony Center
Tickets are on sale for the inaugural Dallas Choral Festival on January 10, 2016, bringing together 100 professional singers for a rare performance of a large scale Sacred Masterwork with a professional orchestra, highlighting Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis and conducted by artistic director Greg Hobbs. - December 11, 2015 - Dallas Choral Festival
World Record Try at Club Fox Concert for The Semper Fi Fund
Attendees to The 4th annual Club Fox Concert for The Semper Fi Fund January 30, 2016 will get a chance to see a world record set for the largest tambourine rhythm section to perform live. - December 08, 2015 - Club Fox Concert For Semper Fi
Portland-Area Ballroom Dance Instructor Receives International Recognition
Portland-area business owner and dance instructor Michael Petr was named one of the top-ten ballroom dance instructors in the world on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the World DanceSport Championship in Columbus, Ohio. Petr, originally from Prague, Czech Republic, came to Portland with a vision of creating champions out of non-dancers. His students’ outstanding results speak to his success: He now has seven students who are earning top-three rankings on the state, national and international stage. - December 05, 2015 - Michael Petr Dance
Kontras Quartet Performs at Farnsworth House
The Kontras Quartet performs inside the famed Farnsworth House as part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial program "Architecture + Art: Inspiration Amplified." - December 05, 2015 - Kontras Quartet
Christmas Concerts with the Kontras Quartet & Chicago Choral Artists
The Kontras Quartet joins director Michael D. Costello and the Chicago Choral Artists for two candlelight concerts of sacred Christmas music. Recommended by the Chicago Tribune! Saturday, December 5, 2015 @ 7:30 PM St. Sylvester Catholic Church 2157 N. Humboldt Blvd Chicago, IL Sunday, December... - December 05, 2015 - Kontras Quartet
Kontras String Quartet Performs at Elmhurst College
Concert featuring witty, dark and romantic music by Haydn, Shostakovich and Borodin. - December 05, 2015 - Kontras Quartet
WORLD5 Signs with Spectra Music Group
WORLD5 finishes the final touches of their brand new album and teams up with Spectra Music Group for the release. - December 04, 2015 - Five Points Music LLC
A Night of Extreme Worship
On December 6, 2015, Knoxville will experience an event like nothing that has ever occurred before. Musicians, poets, dancers, visual artists, and more are coming together from all backgrounds to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. Barriers that have been placed on the body of Christ will be torn down and the glory of God will be shown. - December 01, 2015 - The 5th Woman
Momma Lynn Management Announces "Ravages of Time" to Record at Studio Sage
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) announces the highly popular rock and roll band "Ravages of Time" will be recording at the newly opened Studio Sage in Edmonds, Washington. The third album from the band will be entitled "Faith of the Fallen" and will be released and distributed by Momma Lynn Records (MLR) in early 2016. - November 28, 2015 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Cheers to the New Year at Fenix
2016 is quickly approaching and time is running out to get tickets to dine and be entertained this New Year’s Eve at Fenix. A special prix fixe dinner will be served, the band Aja Vu will perform the music of Steely Dan and Chicago, and you’ll receive complimentary champagne to toast... - November 26, 2015 - Fenix
Let’s Shape the Future of LGBTQ Travel
Explore the New Online Platform That Connects LGBTQ Travelers with LGBTQ Guides. - November 25, 2015 - Rainbow Campaign
"A Bright Tomorrow": A Song of Goodness Coming During Turbulent Times, Out to Global Audience in 120 Countries
Sometimes it's best to look calmly inward during troubled times to draw on faith, and find reasons to hope. "A Bright Tomorrow" from The C.R. Ecker Band is all about extending goodness to those in need and believing that you can help to make a better world. Charles Ecker first composed this song in the late 1980s, but no publisher was interested because he wanted to give it to the world. - November 23, 2015 - Charles R. Ecker