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Guitarist Randy Ellefson to Re-Release Debut Album
Rock musician Randy Ellefson’s debut album, THE FIREBARD, is to be a re-released this month after being re-recorded. - June 11, 2014 - Randy Ellefson
Season Debut of "Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 3: First Crush" Episode 1 Presented by Chassé Begins Tonight at 7pm Central
Twitter Viewing Party Tonight Cheer Channel Inc. (CCI), the #1 online news and entertainment network for the spirit industry, announced today the launch of its original hit webseries, "Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 3: First Crush," presented by Chassé® and the... - June 09, 2014 - Story Merchant
Beatvoxx Records Signs DJ & Producer Twenty-Faux Carat
Twenty-Faux Carat Marks First Artist Signing for the Indie Dance Music Imprint - June 09, 2014 - Beatvoxx Records
Mega Producer Lil C/C Gutta Joins OnTime Music Group
Lil C/C Gutta, the double platinum producer, has joined forces with OnTime Music Group in a Joint Venture Label Deal. - June 07, 2014 - OnTime Music Group
Religious Drama “Heaven’s Rivers” Compelling
New play by Kevin T. Baldwin explores a man’s faith in God, in others and ultimately, in himself. - June 05, 2014 - MillboroughStories.com
Michigan Philharmonic Presents Summer Concert Line-Up
The Michigan Philharmonic presents 4 Free summer concerts throughout Southeast Michigan. - June 04, 2014 - Michigan Philharmonic
Suspenseful New Play "Haunting Lusitania" Released
Eerie new two-act play spins a more supernatural tale of Lusitania sinking. - June 04, 2014 - MillboroughStories.com
Minnesota Sinfonia Brings Music and Arts Festival to Fridley
The Minnesota Sinfonia - a Minnesota-based non-profit dedicated to serving the musical needs of Minnesotans - is excited to announce the very first Fridley Music and Arts Festival taking place on Saturday, June 28, at the Medtronic Rice Creek Campus. The Festival will offer an afternoon full of live performances and art activities for the entire community. - June 04, 2014 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Composer/Modern Guitarist Lawrence Blatt Announces the Release of Emergence- Produced by Will Ackerman
Award winning guitarist Lawrence Blatt, continues with his passion for blending science and music with his new album Emergence. As Blatt explains “the natural world is full of complex patterns and seemingly unexplainable order. From the migration patterns of birds and butterflies, to the... - June 03, 2014 - LMB Music
The Hollywood Festival Announces Call for Entries
The Hollywood Festival announces call for entries in film, music, writing, theater, comedy, photography and new media. - June 02, 2014 - The Film Festival Network
The Three Times Moving Short Film Trilogy Concludes with a Time Forgotten
June 30th 2014 sees the online premiere of the romantic drama short film Three Times Moving: Time Forgotten- the conclusion to the Three Times Moving Trilogy. - June 02, 2014 - Lee Neville Entertainment
Chicagoland Company Revolutionizes E-book Entertainment
Medallion Press, a subsidiary of Medallion Media Group, has developed a new technology aimed at revolutionizing the reading experience for millions of book lovers across the globe. TREEbook is a patented new technology which allows authors and publishers to create novels with multiple story... - June 01, 2014 - Medallion Press
New One-Act Play About Alzheimer's Disease Gets World Premiere
Recently the New Players Theatre Guild in Fitchburg, Massachusetts presented a riveting and thought-provoking one-act play about the effects of Alzheimer's Disease - May 31, 2014 - MillboroughStories.com
New Play "Running of the Brides" Gets World Premiere
A new play based on the former Filene's Department Store race for the cheapest bridal gowns had its world premiere. The one-act comedy, "Running of the Brides," was received with cheers, laughter and standing ovations for two weekends in May. Written by playwright Kevin T. Baldwin. the... - May 31, 2014 - MillboroughStories.com
Cheer Channel Adds Blingity Bling to Sponsor Lineup of "First Crush"
Blingity Bling to "Bling Out" Cast of Secret Diary Three. - May 31, 2014 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Announces GymCheer USA as Official Location of "First Crush"
Home of the California Flyers to Support Secret Diary Three. - May 31, 2014 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Secures Tulip® Body Art® as Sponsor for "First Crush"
CCI Adds Lifestyle Accessories Provider to Sponsor Lineup. - May 31, 2014 - Story Merchant
Madison Teenager Named Boys & Girls Clubs of America Digital Arts Festival Winner, and His Song is on the Top 50 National Digital Billboard Charts
Sam Wright also known in the music industry as Pretty Boy Hefner will attend an awards trip that will take place in Los Angeles the week of July 14th - 18th as a reward for winning the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Digital Arts Festival, and is #19 on National Airplay Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Charts. - May 30, 2014 - Pretty Boy Hefner
Common Wealth Endeavors to Present Sandi Toksvig’s "Bully Boy," Production Will Run at Common Ground Theatre, Durham, NC from June 12-28, 2014
Common Wealth Endeavors will present Sandi Toksvig’s "Bully Boy" as the first production of its 2014 season. Toksvig’s play is a timely and insightful exploration of the challenging moral issues of contemporary military occupation and the effects of war on the mental health of serving soldiers. The play runs in Durham, NC during June 2014. - May 27, 2014 - Common Wealth Endeavors LLC
Beatvoxx Records Launches with Debut Release, Break These Chains
Billboard Club Chart Topper Rokelle, Launches New Indie Imprint with Debut Single "Break These Chains" Featuring Ivan Gomez and Nacho Chapado - May 27, 2014 - Beatvoxx Records
Ragan Whiteside Hops Genres and Releases New Video "Work It Out"; Get Ready for the Summer Groove - Quantum Drive Drops July 8
Contemporary Jazz / R&B Flutist, Vocalist & Songwriter Ragan Whiteside has released a new music video for the song “Work it Out” from her upcoming album, Quantum Drive. While mostly known for her electrifying flute skills, Ragan steps out of the box and puts her vocals on... - May 25, 2014 - Randis Music
Two Queens, One Throne, an Encounter of Latin Music History and Art, Sponsored by La Familia
Contemporary Puerto Rican painter Melissa King-Castro joins renowned author, journalist and college professor, Juan A. Moreno-Velázquez in a visual and historical presentation of their work when they meet, on Saturday, May 31st, at Chips and Salsa, located on 43 West 46th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, in Manhattan. The presentation will commence at 7 p.m. - May 25, 2014 - La Familia Attire
Indie Rock Band, The Phantoms Continue to Beat to a "Different Drum" with New Release
Following up their debut EP with their latest album, “Different Drum”, The Phantoms continue to experience a wave of success and underground fan following. - May 24, 2014 - The Phantoms
Mr. Constantine Dantoulis is Included to the Board of Directors of Atlanta Strings Conservatory Inc. 501 c/3 Non-Profit
Atlanta Strings Conservatory, a nonprofit institution dedicated to the education and promotion of string music, announced today the inclusion of Mr. Constantine Dantoulis to its Board of Directors. “Constantine Dantoulis has been instrumental from day one to the Conservatory as a volunteer... - May 24, 2014 - Line IMPEX Co.
Private Invitation Only Membership for Complimentary Events & Entertainment Launches in 16 US Cities & the U.K.
On the List, a private invitation only membership for complimentary events and entertainment will launch in 16 US cities & the UK on June 8, 2014. - May 23, 2014 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman Gives Hip-Hop Fans 3 for 1 Releasing His New Single "Bonus," the Video and Launching His Website Simultaneously
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman releases his new single “Bonus” accompanied with eye catching visuals. The single is available today via itunes and his website www.naysaymusic.com. The single is the first off his forthcoming mixtape Good Bizness Vol.1, to be released this summer. In addition to the single and video Yac-Yan launches his new website www.yac-yandabiznessman.com giving fans the full audiovisual experience. - May 20, 2014 - naysay music
Metropolitan Wind Symphony to Present 4 Free Outdoor Band Concerts on Thursday Evenings in July at Hastings Park in Lexington
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony will perform 4 Free traditional outdoor Band Concerts on Thursday July 10, 17, 24, and 31, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, at Hastings Park, Levi Burnell Bandstand, Mass. Ave. and Worthen Road, Lexington, MA. MWS Music director Lewis J. Buckley will conduct the varied music programs, which will have something for all tastes. Patrons are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and to picnic while enjoying the concerts. The concerts will be held, weather permitting. - May 19, 2014 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
Lucky Records Releases Seinfeld's Guitarist E-Book Worldwide Helping People Who Suffer from Depression
"Hear the Silence" by Seinfeld’s studio guitarist, Jamie Glaser, has been released in all E-book formats by Lucky Records Publications. Mr. Glaser shares his inspirational story helping others to recover from depression. - May 18, 2014 - Lucky Records
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure Celebrates 18 Years in Orlando
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, the popular pirate themed dinner theater located just off International drive in Orlando, is proud to announce that in May it will be celebrating it’s 18 year anniversary since opening in Orlando in May 1996. “We want to thank the Orlando community for... - May 16, 2014 - Pirates Town
Classic Rock Band Firefall to Play at Newly Renovated Kallet Theater Pulaski, NY
For co-founder Jock Bartley, Firefall has not only represented an opportunity to make quality music over the course of more than 40 years, but also represents a personal, heartfelt commitment to maintaining the tradition and craftsmanship of a contemporary musical genre that he and his peers helped create and shape. See Firefall live Saturday June 7th at the newly renovated historical Kallet Theater in Pulaski, NY. Tickets are on sale now! - May 15, 2014 - Kallet Theater
Cabaret Singer and Vocalist Mary Carrick Releases Debut Album Let’s Fly
Rising cabaret singer & concert vocalist Mary Carrick releases her debut album, "Let's Fly." Her track list combines the Great American Songbook, cabaret, jazz, musical theater, folk and more. The album features music by Cole Porter, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Harold Arlen, Craig Carnelia, Stephen Schwartz, Jason Robert Brown, Hank Williams, and more. - May 15, 2014 - Mary Carrick Sings
Line IMPEX Co Names Constantine Dantoulis in Its Board of Directors
Constantine Dantoulis brings great experience to Line IMPEX. - May 15, 2014 - Line IMPEX Co.
Metropolitan Wind Symphony to Host Free All Day Festival of Bands in Boston
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony, which founded the Boston Festival of Bands, will host the 26th annual Boston Festival of Bands at historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, (adjacent to Quincy Market) in Boston on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bands will play... - May 14, 2014 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
Non Stop Kids Entertainment Officially Launch New Service
Award winning children's entertainers officially launch a new service 'Wizard Workshops' designed specifically for older children. This new service will continue the trend set by Non Stop Kids Entertainment of providing innovative packages for older children - an area many entertainers will shy... - May 11, 2014 - Non Stop Kids
Famed Guitar Maker Dean Zelinsky Opens Factory Store in Highland Park, IL
Dean Zelinsky, founder of the guitar brand that bears his name and most recent venture Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars (www.deanzelinsky.com), announces the opening of his outlet store, Dean Zelinsky’s Guitar Factory Outlet at 3080 Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park, IL. - May 08, 2014 - Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars
The Music That Sells Hollywood’s Top Blockbusters: audiomachine
audiomachine releases Phenomena - its sixth public album of epic film trailer music. - May 08, 2014 - audiomachine
Award-Winning Mexican Actress & TV Star Bianca Marroquin Releases Debut Solo Album
"El Mundo Era Mio" launches Tuesday, May 13, on Young Pals Records International, with 5 co-writes from the beloved singer, songwriter, dancer & actress. - May 07, 2014 - Young Pals Music
Ragan Whiteside Wins Flutist of the Year in the 2014 Black Women in Jazz & Fine Arts Awards
Contemporary Jazz Flutist, Vocalist & Songwriter Ragan Whiteside took home the award for Best Black Female Flutist of the Year in the Black Women in Jazz & Fine Arts Awards, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta, GA. The black tie event featured a night of glamour and elegance, creating a greater awareness of the many vital contributions that African American Female artists have made in the past, present and to the future of jazz. - May 07, 2014 - Randis Music
Saline Youth Fiddle Groups to Merge
Saline Fiddlers and Fiddlers ReStrung will merge in August 2014. - May 07, 2014 - Fiddlers ReStrung
BedPost Confessions: The Popular Storytelling Show is Moving to Ironwood Hall
The producers of BedPost Confessions: Smart, Sexy Stories are moving their production to the newly renovated Ironwood Hall, beginning May 15th, 2014. - May 06, 2014 - BedPost Confessions
Thre3 Cards Announced as One of the Grand Prize Winners
Rising Stars Concert and Festival Announces Winners. - May 03, 2014 - Thr3Card
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
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces the Artists for Their Short Play Festival "This Round’s on Us" on May 10 and 11, Featuring Labrynth's Craig Sirmumsila Grant
Take a break from the humdrum with NyLon Fusion's latest This Round's on Us short-play festival. This time around, the company pays homage to that most speech-slurred and teetering of traditions, spring break, with ten-minute tales of breaking free, breaking rules, and breaking hearts. - April 30, 2014 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
SoBe Arts Presents "Fairy Tales, Songs of the Dandelion Woman"
From May 8 through May 18, the Little Stage Theater at SoBe Institute of the Arts becomes the portal to "Fairy Tales, Songs of the Dandelion Woman," a 70-minute trip “down the rabbit hole.” With a score and libretto created by Carson Kievman, this contemporary music-theater... - April 28, 2014 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
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!
Operatic Soprano Rochelle Small Clifford and Imani Winds Founder Valerie Coleman Pair to Compose Classical Songs for Their Freedmen Ancestors of the 5 Civilized Tribes
Two New York based classical musicians, Rochelle Small Clifford and Valerie Coleman, have collaborated to compose a groundbreaking new song cycle, From Tears to Triumph (Life Beyond the Dawes Rolls) which pays homage to the Freedman of the Five Civilized Tribes, and their larger-than-life heroic ancestors who survived the Trail of Tears to settle Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Rochelle will be debuting these songs in Wichita, KS on May 4th. - April 27, 2014 - Rochelle Small Clifford
Ready, Set, Pray! Florida’s Monica D. Hardwick to Release "Prayer" Play on National Day of Prayer
St. Petersburg, Florida entertainment entrepreneur Monica D. Hardwick will release her children’s play; A Garden of Prayer on National Day of Prayer May 1st 2014. - April 25, 2014 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
"From Italy to Baroque Park" New Book by Songwriter John Giovanni Padovano
Padovano tells the story of the origins of his music. - April 24, 2014 - John Giovanni Padovano
Show Piano - A New Kind of Competition, Web TV Show & Performing Arts Fusion
Reaching out to young multi-talented performers, Show Piano is ready to makeover the performing arts world with its new style and a series of competitions and TV webisodes. - April 24, 2014 - Show Piano
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