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JP Dance Group Premieres Its New York City Spring Performance Season
JP Dance Group presents two nights of cutting-edge contemporary dance drama at the Riverside Theatre. Featuring the world premiere of 99, a four-part work by Julie Petrusak, and special guest performances by Germaul Barnes/Viewsic Expressions Dance and ACB Dance Company. May 9th and May 10th, 2014. - April 17, 2014 - JP Dance Group
The Sunrise Music Video for "We Have Not Heard" to Air on UPTV's National Program, "Up in the Morning"
The music video for "We Have Not Heard" will air on UPTV on Monday, 4/21/14 between 8:00AM and 9:00AM. - April 17, 2014 - The Sunrise
Punk Rocker Turned Symphonist Pitches Online to Raise Funds Independently
Nathan Felix, former punk rocker and now self-taught symphonist, turns to alternative funding sources for his latest grandiose recording, Neon Heaven, a choral symphony sung in Medieval Latin. With just 3 weeks to fund, the process is testing both the online fundraising model and the composer’s nerves. - April 17, 2014 - Nathan Felix
Christian Hard Rock Band "20 Shades" Fires Back at Critics, Leading Fight Against Bullying
Christian Hard Rock Band 20 Shades is partnering with Christian groups and schools in the US and abroad to be leaders in the fight against "bullying" - looking to lead and combat what they see to be a growing problem for pre-teens/teens. - April 15, 2014 - 20 Shades
America's Golden Age of Entertainment Comes to Talk Radio, Brought to You by Evans and Rogers Entertainment
New talk show with live entertainment and interviews with celebrities and historians to focus on 20th Century American music and entertainment history. - April 14, 2014 - Evans and Rogers Entertainment
Metropolitan Wind Symphony to Perform Band Concert: Dances
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony celebrates dance with the music in this concert. Dance has played an important, even central, role through music history. Much of their standard repertoire was either written to be danced to (ballet, theater pieces, etc.) or was composed with imaginary dancers in mind. Nearly every piece on this program falls into that category, resulting in a concert that will be full of life and motion. They will also welcome talented student musicians to join them on the stage. - April 13, 2014 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
Texas Tech Graduate Brass Quintet Recital
Graduate Brass Quintet Recital on April 16th at 8:00 P.M. - April 10, 2014 - Graduate Brass Quintet
California Contemporary Ballet Hosts Event for Thumbelina Ballet
Ballet Company Prepares for Summer Dance Production and Celebrates Local Artists. - April 09, 2014 - California DanceArts
Donnie C, Rising Inspirational & Gospel Recording Artist, Puts His Unique, Soulful Spin on His Latest Single, "I Won’t Complain"
“I Won’t Complain”, the Gospel standard, is the first single from Donnie C’s upcoming, as-yet-untitled album. It is Donnie C’s new take on an old Gospel classic but it still retains the same message of hope and faith during one’s trials and the blessings waiting... - April 07, 2014 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Tribute Album to the Melodies of Charles Ecker Released in Los Angeles to Memorialize Ten of His Top Songs
With the exception of Dido, it is rare for someone's music to capture enough attention to have a tribute cover album done in rapid time, but such is the case for Charles Ecker and music he has written since 2011 for The C.R. Ecker Band of Los Angeles, a country music group. Through the efforts of musicians Michael Stanton, Stacy Hogan and William Sherry, a ten song L.P., "Charles Ecker: Speechless" has been released with songs that have fast become popular in both the U.S. and Europe. - April 07, 2014 - Charles R. Ecker
GariMP3.com Launches to Serve Garifuna Music Download
Finding good music by Garifuna Artists has been a challenge... Until now, that is. GariMP3.com exists for the main purpose of helping the audience find, sample and download music. - April 04, 2014 - Garinet Media Network
Pursuing Their Dreams Despite the Storm - PRA Kids Refuse Not to Perform
State and local budget cuts, hyper-focus on testing and resistance by local schools to spend precious resources on programs relating to the arts has created a perfect storm… a storm keeping literally thousands of kids from experiencing the benefits of arts education... a storm that a group of kids in one Charter school in Broomfield, Colorado have chosen to face head on. - April 04, 2014 - Prospect Ridge Academy
NYC Professional Wedding, Engagement & Portrait Photographer Jennifer Michelle is Booking in the New York City Tri-State Area Now
Professional Photographer Jennifer Michelle is known for her warm spirit and creative eye for memories of all those she shoots, and now she's back in New York City & New Jersey to shoot your special event or portrait. - March 29, 2014 - Jennifer Michelle
Cabaret Singer and Vocalist Mary Carrick Announces Release Date of Debut Album "Let’s Fly"
Rising cabaret singer Mary Carrick will release her debut album "Let's Fly" on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Her first release, produced by J. Gawf, combines the American songbook with jazz, musical theater, cabaret, folk, and more. - March 29, 2014 - Mary Carrick Sings
Brennan Rock & Roll Academy Celebrates One Year of Achievement
Special Live Performances by Academy Students - March 29, 2014 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
City Players Presents Godspell
City Players, Inc., a 501(c)(3) theatre company based in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida is producing "Godspell!" during Easter Weekend of 2014. - March 28, 2014 - City Players, Inc.
A Night at 54Below with the Rock Band Sky-Pony and the Cast of Broadway's "Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"
On May 10 at NYC club 54Below, join soprano Lauren Worsham -- Phoebe from Broadway's critically-acclaimed "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"-- as she introduces her Edwardian castmates to her rock band Sky-Pony. It's Broadway meets indie-rock in a supper club setting. More info at http://www.sky-pony.com. - March 28, 2014 - Sky-Pony
The Jazz Film That May Never be Seen
"They Died Before 40" is about eight jazz musicians who died before the age of 40. It portrays their important contributions to the music and how they lived and died. - March 28, 2014 - Howard Fischer
Kid Rock’s Backup Vocalist Jessie Wagner to Take Center Stage with Envy at the Mercury Lounge in New York City
The Pop-Rock N’ Soul Band Celebrates the Debut of their New Album “Army of the Underdog” - March 27, 2014 - Envy
New Music from Cee Knowledge (Doodlebug of Digable Planets) & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra
The new single "Bandits" from Cee Knowledge & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra is now streaming on Bandcamp and available on iTunes. - March 26, 2014 - Cee Knowledge & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra
Emeka Releases Debut Music Video, "Destination Anywhere"
"Destination Anywhere" is the new music video from "Training Camp," Emeka's debut EP. The video reveals a boxer's struggle with addiction and his fight to overcome it. Emeka is an Omaha Hip Awards "Best New Artist" nominee. - March 26, 2014 - Emeka Music
Brooklyn Born Pop & R&B Singer-Songwriter Jennifer Michelle Releases New Music Back at Her Hometown in NYC
After recording her debut EP "Woman" due to release Summer 2014 in Atlanta, Ga., Jennifer Michelle travels back home to New York City to record and release her new music for her fans. - March 26, 2014 - Jennifer Michelle
Inconceivable: RVA Burlesque Pays Tribute to The Princess Bride
"The Princess Bride: a burlesque tribute of unusual size" pays tribute taZ his modern film classic with a unique show, the first of its kind in Richmond and only the second such show in the country. In addition to ecdysial burlesque acts, the audience will be treated to comedy, juggling, dramatic and drag acts. - March 26, 2014 - TFW Burlesque
Ted Neeley Set to Deliver a New Release Titled "Rock Opera" on New Imprint Tedhead Records
iTunes release on April 1 and Physical Release April 22, 2014. - March 24, 2014 - Ted Neeley
NYJA is Offering Vocal Jazz Workshops Now
New York Jazz Academy (NYJA) is providing workshops for aspiring vocalists of all skill levels and ages. Workshops are designed to help students learn stage presence, song interpretation, lyric memorization, musicianship skills, improvisation and the other important elements of jazz. Class sizes... - March 23, 2014 - New York Jazz Academy
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Presents “The Poet’s Song”
Celebrating Shakespeare 450 and great poetry set to great music and the World Premiere of “Full Fathom Five” composed by Errollyn Wallen. - March 22, 2014 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
Mama Foundation for the Arts Presents ALIVE! A Musical Celebration of a Generation
The new musical ALIVE! features a company of performers age 55 and over, with a unique blend of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop music. ALIVE! runs March 8, 2014 through June 14, 2014 at the Dempsey Theater, located at 127 W 127th Street in Harlem, NYC. - March 20, 2014 - Mama Foundation for the Arts
Slow Burn Theatre’s Production of “Chess” Musical Debuts While Political Unrest in Crimea Continues
As political tensions between the United States and Russia continue to strain amidst the turmoil in Crimea, Slow Burn Theatre’s presentation of the musical “Chess” seems more relevant than ever. Chess is a musical with lyrics by Tim Rice (Evita, Aladdin, The Lion King) and music... - March 19, 2014 - Slow Burn Theatre
KMG Live Presents Hot Feet, Hilang Child and Cathedrals and Cars
The Old Queens Head, 44 Essex Rd, London N1 8LN; Tuesday May 27th 2014. 8pm-Late. £6.00 - March 16, 2014 - Koreema
The Cabaret of Magic is Proud to Present "Danny Orleans and the Incredible Jan Rose"
The Cabaret of Magic announced today that it will be featuring national entertainers, Danny Orleans and the Incredible Jan Rose for four shows on March 26 – 29. - March 12, 2014 - Cabaret of Magic
Lee Neville Entertainment Presents the Latest Three Stories in the Ongoing Romantic Drama Time Short Film Series
2014 will see the release of three new short films in the ongoing Time Moving series. - March 12, 2014 - Lee Neville Entertainment
Kesavah BellyDance is Offering a Spicy Beginner Belly Dance Class in Salmo BC
Kesavah BellyDance will be offering a Spicy Beginner Belly Dance Class in Salmo BC starting April 16th, 2014 for an 8 week series. Come spice up your life, get fit, and have fun. - March 08, 2014 - Kesavah BellyDance
PressPlay Tour Invades Virginia Beach with the Who's Who of the YouTube World
PressPlay Tour Invades Virginia Beach With The Who’s Who of the YouTube World at Peabody’s March 8th 10a-4p Meet & Greet 4p-6p Concert The newly initiated PressPlay Tour is making its inaugural stop in Virginia Beach, VA on Saturday, March 8th. They are bringing YouTube Sensation... - March 06, 2014 - T Layne Entertainment
Lyric Light Opera Presents Peter Pan
Take a magical journey. Join Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael, and John in the high-flying timeless Broadway musical that will whisk you away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up. - March 06, 2014 - Lyric Light Opera
KMG Live Presents Velvet Morning + Courtly Love + Brothel Sounds
Velvet Morning are a newly formed band whose art describes personality, truth, beauty, inspiration and euphoria in the form of guitar based psychedelics. They will surely paint a perpetual picture of glistening motion in your mind. Predominantly siphoning psych stalwarts including The Brian... - March 06, 2014 - Koreema
Thre3 Cards Take the Main HUB Stage at First Friday, Las Vegas
First time appearing since the name change to Thre3 Cards. March 7th at 6:30 pm. - March 06, 2014 - Thr3Card
Rock Supergroup The Split Squad to Appear at SXSW 2014, Release Debut Album Now Hear This on Vinyl
The Split Squad is headed to their second annual appearance at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, TX, later this month. They will be performing in a showcase at the Gingerman pub on Friday, March 14, presented by Blurt Magazine and sponsored by Dogfish Head Brewery. The SXSW appearance is part of a Spring tour promoting the release of their debut album, Now Hear This, which will have its U.S. release on vinyl on April 15, 2014. - March 05, 2014 - The Split Squad
Musical Icon Col. Bruce Hampton Returns to North Georgia
Col. Bruce Hampton returns to Grant Street Music Room, Clarkesville Georgia on Saturday March 8th 8pm. Considered by many as the “Grandfather of the Jam Band movement” and a living musical legend his career continues to thrive and evolve. Equal parts psychedelicized Allman Brothers and boogiefied Grateful Dead (with a dash of Commander Cody thrown in), Col. Bruce Hampton & his new band will for sure mesmerize any music fan. - March 05, 2014 - Grant Street Music Room
Music is My First Language Holding Fundraiser to Support Music Education Programs for Kids in Need
Social Enterprise Organization filing for Not-For-Profit status in 2014, funding music mission to Ghana. - March 05, 2014 - Music is My First Language
Anya Kvitka Has Gone Mad. Metro Newspaper 2012 Singer/Songwriter of the Year to Release One EP Each Week in March.
San Francisco-based artist Anya Kvitka has announced "March Madness", a crazy release schedule of one EP of original songs per week for the month of March. Each week, Anya will release an EP made available for listening through SoundCloud at https://www.soundcloud.com/anya-kvitka. Produced primarily by long-time collaborator/producer snack|BOT, March Madness will feature guest producers and artists from the San Francisco Bay Area. - March 05, 2014 - Anya Kvitka
Waukegan Arts District Announces 2014 Lakefront Concert Series: "Summer Saturdays" Series Delivers Affordable Outdoor Arts and Entertainment for All Ages
How to unplug and spend more quality time with family and friends this summer? The 2014 Summer Saturdays lakefront concert season (FB: WAUKSummerSAT) brings a variety of musical talent to Stiner Pavilion - Lake County’s only outdoor performance venue situated on Lake Michigan. - March 05, 2014 - Waukegan Arts District
Irvine Young Concert Artists to Record Original Cajun Ballet by Elizabeth Skola Davis
The Irvine Young Concert Artists, a youth orchestra in Irvine California whose director is devoted to giving them performance opportunities and experiences like professional grade studio recordings, will record Davis's ballet at Capitol Records. This 35 minute ballet based on Cajun folk songs and tales of Madame Grand Doigts, a witch (or maybe ghost) who comes in the night to steal away naughty little Cajun children's toes, or if they're really bad, maybe the whole child! - February 28, 2014 - Elizabeth Skola Davis
Kelly Derrickson to Headline at El Paseo Concert Series
With her premier album "Warriors of Love" currently storming the charts in Europe, Country Rock recording artist Kelly Derrickson will be making her US performance debut on Saturday March 1st in California where she will be the headliner at the El Paseo concert series in Palm Desert... - February 27, 2014 - Kelly Derrickson
Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein Joins the Minnesota Sinfonia
Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein will join the Minnesota Sinfonia for the conclusion of its Winter Concert Series with a performance of Carl Maria Von Weber’s first clarinet concerto on Friday, March 28 in St. Paul and Saturday, March 29 in Minneapolis. Fiterstein is recognized for his... - February 26, 2014 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
DancEnlight Presents "Zen Landscape"
DancEnlight, a professional modern dance company, is proud to present the world premiere of "Zen Landscape" in the Hartford, CT area. Two performances will be held in the Hubbard Music Hall at the Loomis Chaffee School, 4 Batchelder Road, Windsor, on Saturday March 22th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 23th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m - February 26, 2014 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
LA Samba Dancers to Bring Brazil to Life at Local Carnaval Celebration
This year’s Brazilian Carnaval: World Cup 2014 will feature lively, cultural performances by Joany Macias and LA Samba Dancers. - February 25, 2014 - LA Samba Dancers
Christian Band The Sunrise to Perform at the 2014 Bringing America Back to Life Symposium
Christian band The Sunrise is scheduled to perform at one of the nation's largest pro-life events, the 2014 Bringing America Back to Life Symposium. Guest speakers scheduled to appear include David Barton of WallBuilders and Pam Tebow, the mother of Tim Tebow. - February 25, 2014 - The Sunrise
Too Late The Hero Releases New Music and Video
Too Late The Hero (formally signed to ReThink Records) has released a new EP and video today, and you can pay what you want for it. After their deal ended with ReThink Records (owned by Lamb Of God’s Chis Adler), Too Late The Hero, from Portland Maine, decided to go full DIY for their newest... - February 20, 2014 - Too Late The Hero
Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet Starring Orlando Bloom & Condola Rashad and Co-Produced by Manny Bello Premiered Valentine's Weekend
Shakespeare's Timeless Love Story Romeo & Juliet Starring Orlando Bloom & Condola Rashad Co-Produced by Manny Bello Geared up for a Limited Theatrical Release After a successful 16-Week Limited Engagement on Broadway, the Play Premiered in Theatres Valentine's Weekend, Captivating... - February 19, 2014 - Manny Bello
HT Media and Octave Match Entertainment Launching Publishing Service for Independent and Emerging Artists
HT Media LLC and its Octave Match Entertainment division announced today the launching of Music Placement Pro, a new music publishing service primarily servicing independent artists and songwriters. The scheduled launch date is set for April 21, 2014. "This has been a project years in the... - February 18, 2014 - HT Media LLC