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Draper Center Offers Free Children’s Summer Program
Western New York’s Premier Dance Studio, Draper Center, Introduces Youngsters to Music and Movement. - June 19, 2015 - Draper Center for Dance Education
Rising Young Pop & Jazz Stars, The Potash Twins, Recording with "Funkytown" Writer-Producer on 35th Anniversary This Month of Worldwide Hit Atop 4 Music Charts
The identical Potash Twins, trumpeter Adeev and trombone player Ezra (www.potashtwins.com), are finding their muse in Funkytown this summer. Just 21 but already making a name in both the jazz and culinary worlds, the Omaha natives charmed producer/ songwriter Steven Greenberg back to the studio to record the duo's second album, The Potash Twins. Greenberg's biggest hit as Lipps, Inc., "Funkytown," was a worldwide smash. It hit Number One on four different music charts 35 years ago this month. - June 18, 2015 - Potash Twins
"Build A Buzz" with Universal Artist J Ross Parrelli
Discover the best techniques in social marketing and local promotion to push your business to the top. Blue Door Studio and APPAC Presents an expert panel series "Build a Buzz,” at the newly remodeled State Theater, July 8, 2015; 6-8pm. - June 18, 2015 - J Ross Parrelli
Project Mayhem
The Unauthorized Fight Club Musical - June 17, 2015 - Creating Arts Studios
Sikh Album on Ek Onkar Released by Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission
A new Video Album on Ek Onkar titled "Ek Onkar Satgur Te Paiyai Hau Bal Bal Gur Darsayena" has been released by Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission, Chandigarh. The Album is conceptualized, produced and directed by Brig. Partap Singh Jaspal (Retd.), a direct disciple of Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj. The video is available for free download on the Sikh website www.sikhvideos.org. - June 16, 2015 - Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission
Huge Release Party Success for Pop Music Icon Grace Valerie for 2015 Hot Summer Single, Magic
“Magic” Available Now on iTunes and Amazon. - June 13, 2015 - Grace Valerie
Noah Francis Johnson Releases Powerful New Video/Single; "Fire"
Noah Francis Johnson releases new single "Fire" taken from his second studio album "Tigerbay," available June 15th 2015 on Last Ten Records. Given his musical journey through Soul, Rock, Folk and Blues, Noah has been influenced by a wide range of styles and great artists such... - June 13, 2015 - Noah Francis Johnson
Joshua2’s “Blues Project: Pentecostal Blues Concert” Includes Black Music Month Salute to B.B. King at MIST Harlem from June 19-20
Blues Artist Joshua2 Presents a Musical Performance Celebrating the Blues and Uniting People Together through the Love and Healing of the Blues. Joshua2's "Pentecostal Blues” Blends Blues, Gospel, Folk, R&B/Soul and Country Music. - June 13, 2015 - Mist Harlem
Welcome The Howling Tones Announces UK Tour with Mother Corona and Welcome Back Delta
Welcome The Howling Tones “raw rock behemoths” are about to hit the road for their second tour across the UK, kicking things off with a release party for their self-released debut album, Green & Blues, on 17th July! - June 10, 2015 - Welcome The Howling Tones
Swing Music Returns to the Syria Shrine Syria Shriners Stage Band Host Swing Dances
After nearly twenty years, the sounds of Big Band Swing Music are being heard again at the Syria Shriners Center in Cheswick, PA. Popular big band music from the 1930's to 1960's will be played. The Syria Shriners Stage Band is hosting a dance every third Friday of the month. The next dance is scheduled for June 19, 2015. The dances will be held at the Syria Shriners Center located in Cheswick, PA. There is an admission fee of five dollars. - June 09, 2015 - Syria Shriners Stage Band
Urban Grandstand Digital Releases Issue 7 of Digital Magazine
Ohio-based digital entertainment magazine releases new issue, boasting features with Nafeesa Monroe, Traci Braxton, Tahj Mowry, Miesha Wilson of Nu Life Fitness, and much more. - June 09, 2015 - Urban Grandstand
RadicLea Records Signs CrashDollz
RadicLea Records has signed the band “CrashDollz” out of Detroit Michigan, to their growing label. CrashDollz are one of the leading bands in Detroit. Fronting the band are, Rachel Rekkit on blazing guitar and Nikki Darling delivering the in your face vocals. CrashDollz music is... - June 07, 2015 - RadicLea Records
SoBe Arts Presents the World Premiere of Intelligent Systems the Surrender of Self in Mystical Contemplation
This June, SoBe Arts will present the world premiere of Intelligent Systems, an innovative 90-minute musical theater work about nothing less than the nature of the universe, conceived and presented in a thrilling multimedia style that will intrigue its audience and raise important questions about ideas that are - well, literally out of this world. - June 04, 2015 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Norfolk Steel Pan Youth Ensemble Invited to International Competition in Trinidad: Mosaic Steel Orchestra to Hold Special Free Outdoor Concert at Attucks Theatre
Twenty high school students in Norfolk, Virginia's Mosaic Steel Orchestra have been invited to compete this August at the International Conference and Panorama in Trinidad. These steelpan musicians are from 12 different schools in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach and this is their first competition on the international stage. - June 04, 2015 - Mosaic Steel Orchestra
NVE Records Signs Distribution Deal with Universal Music Group
Southern California based independent record label NVE Records announced signing their distribution deal with Universal Music Group this week. NVE Records, home to six resident artists, is looking to expand their reach internationally with the new deal. The record label will also be expanding its... - June 04, 2015 - NVE Records
Singer, Songwriter, Actress Melis Conjures Time-Tested Musical Heroines with Debut Album Release
Alt-soul project, produced by NYC’s Young Pals Music Founder Ayhan Sahin, combines vintage female singer/songwriter acoustics with Turkish influences. - June 03, 2015 - Young Pals Music
Award Winning Artist Donnell Isaac Releases New Single "Favor"
Award winning, chart topping artist, known to many as Donnie C, Donnell Isaac, is back and has passionately reignited his music career stronger than ever before with his new smash hit single entitled “Favor.” After a long, eventful two years, Donnell Isaac experienced deep depression due to close family losses. Holding on to Jeremiah 29:11 to pull himself through, Donnell Isaac applied God’s promises to his life and went from failure to faith and Favor. - June 03, 2015 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Presenting "Magic Monday," the Debut Album by Breedlove & Chew Fu
Fresh off of Lady Gaga’s artRAVE tour, 12/12 records is proud to present Breedlove & Chew Fu’s debut full length album “Magic Monday.” Already hailed by the Lady herself as a "hit in the making," “Magic Monday” teases genre while providing audio access to the most downtown, late-night city scene. It’s the real deal sound of 24 hour New York party people, and you’re lucky to be invited. Available 6/2 on 12/12 Records, a division of Gully Entertainment LLC on Tunecore and affiliated portals. - June 02, 2015 - Gully Entertainment LLC
Laff House Comedy Club, a Renowned Comedy Club in Philadelphia, Inside The Prince Theater
Laff House Comedy Club is regarded as a reliable comedy club which was closed three years ago. The Laff House Comedy Club ran successfully for over twenty years in the historical south street section of Philadelphia and has been regarded as a prominent landmark; it was the home of some great comedians, Kevin Hart, Michael Blackson and other well renowned comedians. - June 01, 2015 - Laff House Comedy Club
Intimate Illusions "A Magical and Musical Experience"
World-class magic, fantastic story-telling, audience participation and incredible live music by Celine Dion's concert cellist, this intimate performance weaves original, thought-provoking illusions, wit, humor, and dazzling live music together with an entertaining theatrical twist. - June 01, 2015 - Intimate Illusions
Black Eye Affair Hits the Studio for Debut
Alternative folk/rock/country act Black Eye Affair has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com to fund and create pre-orders for an upcoming debut album. - May 31, 2015 - Black Eye Affair
Huge Success for American Standards Singer Oleg Frish’s Album Release Party at Russian Consulate in New York
“Duets With My American Idols” is Available on iTunes and Amazon - May 30, 2015 - Oleg Frish
Kat's Korner Hosts Historic Evening
Come celebrate Kat’s Korner’s anniversary on June 30th, 2015. Kat’s has been providing a fun, family-friendly atmosphere for 15 years where even the most left-footed person can learn to dance. Beginner lesson starts at 7pm. - May 28, 2015 - The Kat's Korner
SongCat™ Forges Ahead with New Alliances: Partners with Grammy-Winning Engineer Miles Walker and the Annual "International Songwriting Competition"
Groundbreaking song demo and music production studio assists songwriters & musicians in delivering radio-ready tracks. - May 27, 2015 - SongCat LLC
LoNero: New Album, U.S. Tour and Tour Documentary
LoNero Announces North American Tour with Guitar Legend Tony MacAlpine; New Album “The Defiant Machine” and Tour Documentary - May 19, 2015 - LoNero
Introducing CUSH Pads™ by Sonall Percussion
Sonall Percussion of Encino, California has introduced their first product called CUSH Pads™, patent-pending. CUSH Pads™ replace the standard felts on standard cymbal and hi-hat stands with new pads made of a proprietary elastomer material, made in California. CUSH Pads™ were recently given a rave review in the May 2015 issue of Not So Modern Drummer Magazine, a reputable publication in the percussion world that that has been in business for nearly 30 years. - May 18, 2015 - Sonall Percussion
Atlanta's Band X - Ready to Rock the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel - 2015 Hendon Rocks Party with Superstars Rick Springfield and Paul Rogers
Atlanta Party Band, Band X, is ready to rock the Hendon Rocks 2015 party at the The Joint in the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel, the 30th star studded anniversary for Charlie Hendon of Hendon Properties. As always, Band X will open the show, back up the super star artists, and close out the party. - May 18, 2015 - Band X
Linnea Krepper - New Swedish Artist on the Rise
Linnea Krepper is a pop/r&b singer and songwriter in Stockholm, Sweden. - May 16, 2015 - Linnea Krepper
Rock Band Dream Alive Writes, Records and Self-Produces Sophomore EP in Less Than 4 Weeks
In a surge of creativity, Los Angeles-based rock band Dream Alive wrote, recorded, self-produced and mastered their forthcoming EP, Drifting Away in less than four weeks. The band – Nik Phoeniks (lead vocals / keyboard), Karan Parikh (lead guitar / vocals), Ramon Ryder (rhythm guitar /... - May 15, 2015 - Dream Alive
Jwaundace Candece ("Let's Be Cops," "Resurrection") Joins the Cast of "Barbershop 3"
Atlanta based stunt woman Jwaundace Candece is taking advantage of Hollywood's move to the south and stepping in front of the camera. - May 12, 2015 - Jwaundace Candece
Burn Blue Sky Announces New Singer and Summer Tour Dates
Akron rock band Burn Blue Sky, announce new singer, a new website and summer tour dates in Ohio and Maryland. - May 10, 2015 - Burn Blue Sky
Oquirrh Mountain Symphony Hires New Music Director, Ty Turley-Trejo and Shane Mickelsen as Associate Conductor
Turley-Trejo is a recent Masters graduate in Orchestral Conducting from Brigham Young University. - May 08, 2015 - Oquirrh Mountain Symphony
Metropolitan Wind Symphony Hosts the Free All Day Boston Festival of Bands on Saturday, June 13 at Faneuil Hall in Boston
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony, which founded the Boston Festival of Bands, will host the 27th annual Boston Festival of Bands at historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, (adjacent to Quincy Market) in Boston on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bands will play selections ranging from Broadway show music to Sousa marches to classical music. It is a free band concert. - May 08, 2015 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
Danielle Antonio is the Fresh and Beautiful Voice on the Scene with Her Soulful Rock Single, "Freedom and Philosophy"
"Freedom and Philosophy" is Available on iTunes. - May 07, 2015 - Danielle Antonio
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Eclectic Showcase
Connecticut Concert Ballet’s next show presents eclectic repertory and premiere works that highlight classical and contemporary dance technique including classical ballet, contemporary ballet, modern dance and jazz. - May 02, 2015 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Clos La Chance's Groovin in the Grove Next Stop for Songwriter Promoting Military Charities
Promoting awareness of the military charity Semper Fi is never done. To Prove the Point, Mick from The Big Dawg Patriots is spreading the word this summer by playing festival and winery gigs. - April 29, 2015 - The Big Dawg Patriots
Memorial Day Began 150 Years Ago, Two Weeks After President Lincoln's Last Visit to the Theater
When Dunedin Concert Band Director and Conductor Stephen P Brown realized President Lincoln’s assassination and the first publicly recognized Memorial Day occurred so close to each other, he simply had to find live music to share with the residents of Pinellas County that reflected both... - April 29, 2015 - Dunedin Concert Band
Oksana Angel’s Debut Single "Unconditional Love" in Rotation on 105.9 FM Radio - Side by Side with Nick Jonas’ "Chains," Rihanna's "American Oxygen" and Maroon 5 "Sugar"
105.9 FM RADIO http://krycfm.com Rotates Klubjumpers’ Remix of Oksana Angel’s Song "Unconditional Love” in Yuba City/Sacramento, CA. - April 27, 2015 - Kingdom of Angels Publishing
Passing Sirens to Experience Line-Up Change/Return to Studio
Milwaukee Synth Rock outfit Passing Sirens to experience line-up change as they prepare to enter the studio for the entire month of May. - April 26, 2015 - Passing Sirens
Familia Festival Hosts Musical Guests, Cajun Fare, and Endless Entertainment
The Familia Festival kicks off that summertime feeling with family, friends, culture and a variety of entertainment at the Yolo County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gather together on a Sunday afternoon filled with the sounds of musical guests Solsa, The Mike Torres Band and Los Elegantes. Shake things up with performances by the Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Co. and the Yemaya Salsa Dance Company who both share a passion for the art of dance. - April 21, 2015 - Solsa Entertainment
John Draper (Actor/Musician) to Appear with Originals Rock Band: HOTWIRED at Festapalooza
John Draper (Actor/Musician) will be appearing alongside his band-mates on bass guitar in originals rock-and-roll band, HOTWIRED. HOTWIRED is one of the 12-finalist bands selected to compete at Festapalooza on May 2nd, 2015. The location is the M15 Concert Bar & Grill – 9022 Pulsar Court, Corona, CA 92883. Tickets are available for purchase at the hotwired.rocks website. - April 21, 2015 - John Draper
Congratulations Hotwired, a Finalist at Festapalooza
Congratulations to Hotwired for being one of the 12-finalist bands selected to compete at FESTAPALOOZA on May 2nd located at M15 Concert Bar & Grill – 9022 Pulsar Court, Corona, CA 92883. Hotwired is an original female-fronted hard rock band from Southern California. Three winning bands will go on to play at the Hair of the Dog Music Festival, on Oct 3rd., at Storm Stadium with bands: Jack Russell's Great White, Warrant, Dokken, Trixter, LA Guns, and many more. - April 18, 2015 - Hotwired
Delaware Band Records New Album Off-The-Grid in a Storage Unit
Delaware Punk Rock Band My Version of it's eighth studio album was recorded using only a generator in a mini-storage unit in New Castle, Del. - April 15, 2015 - MVOEntertainment
Alan Hewitt, Multi-Platinum Artist and Keyboardist for the Moody Blues Forms Super Group
Alan Hewitt & One Nation Readies to Release new CD "Evolution" April 21. - April 15, 2015 - Alan Hewitt
Cuba and the United States Shake Hands in Yalil Guerra’s New Album
With his Complete Works for String Orchestra, the young composer Yalil Guerra launches his fifth album into the classical music market. On this occasion, he presents the Ensamble Solistas de la Habana and its founder/director, Ivan Valiente. Cuba has always been a source of inspiration for Guerra,... - April 14, 2015 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Artist Releases EP Simultaneously Live in Multiple Cities
Vadzimu Records streaming live music to the globe. - April 14, 2015 - Vadzimu Records
Metropolitan Wind Symphony Band Concert: Boston Strong
Boston Strong is composer Zach Friedland’s musical response to the spirit with which Bostonians met the challenge of the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013. Also on the program are Moorside Suite by Gustav Holst, Mt. Everest by Rossano Galante, Havendance by David Holsinger, American Civil War Fantasy by Jerry Bilik, Fugue a la Gigue by J. S. Bach, Heather Ridge Sketches by Stephen Bulla, Officer of the Day March by R. B. Hall, Illyrian Dances by Guy Woolfenden, and Last Stand by David Avshalomov. - April 14, 2015 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
The Catholic Girls Ask You to Kiss Me One More Time
The Catholic Girls all female rock band from the 80s through today and tomorrow have a new CD, Kiss Me One More Time. - April 13, 2015 - The Catholic Girls
War Virgin: a Musical Comedy Show
Have you ever wondered what really goes on during war, especially for women? Laura Westley, a New Port Richey native, West Point graduate, former Army officer and Iraq War Veteran, has created a musical comedy show to answer that very question. Come watch her perform with members of the Gypsy Stage Repertory Theater (based in Dunedin) in a one-of-a-kind show. - April 11, 2015 - War Virgin
Notable Minnesota Rock Musicians Join School of Rock Twin Cities in Music Festival to Raise Funds for Music Education
10 of Minnesota's most notable professional musicians will join School of Rock students onstage at BEST OF MINNESOTA Music Festival. The fundraiser festival is April 25, 2015 at the Minnesota Music Cafe, 12noon - 6:30pm. This is an All Ages event. In addition to 6 1/2 hours of live music, games tournaments will be held on the patio; take pictures with the rock stars on the Red Carpet, get autographs, enjoy great burgers and brews... all for a good cause. - April 11, 2015 - School of Rock, St. Paul