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Cheer Channel Debuts "Cheer Up" Lifestyle Show for Cheer Parents
New CCI original program expands audience base and show slate. - October 10, 2013 - Story Merchant
Brown Girls Burlesque's Its Doesn’t Matter if You’re Black or White
BGB's Dia de los Muertos/Halloween Michael Jackson tribute show. - October 10, 2013 - Brown Girls Burlesque
Sport For Jove Theatre Company Announces 2013/2014 Outdoor Festival Season Lineup
Celebrating their 5th year as a theatre company, and Shakespeare’s 450th birthday in 2014, Sport For Jove Theatre Company announces its 2013/2014 outdoor theatre season lineup; Cyrano de Bergerac and Much Ado About Nothing (directed by Adam Cook). - October 10, 2013 - Sport For Jove Theatre Company
Trippy Love Letter To Austin, The Villas Release New Music Video
Indie rock band The Villas have just released a new music video for their single, "Life Goes On". According to the members, the video is a trippy love letter to Austin, Texas, where the band hails from. - October 09, 2013 - The Villas
Urban Grandstand Relaunches
Cleveland-based Online Magazine relaunches after a near two year hiatus. - October 09, 2013 - Urban Grandstand
Rock & Roll Legends Team Up for Las Vegas Charity Concert
Alice Cooper, KISS and dozens of others hold concert to benefit rock & roll academy. - October 08, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
Common Wealth Endeavors Announces the US Premiere Production of "Many Moons" by Alice Birch
Juniper is looking for love, Robert is trying to avoid it, Ollie doesn't know what it is, and Meg has resigned herself to never having it. As these four people move through a July day in London, they orbit each other, unaware that they are hurtling towards one moment that could devastate them all. Alice Birch's full length debut work was a finalist in the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. - October 08, 2013 - Common Wealth Endeavors LLC
Koopa Soundworks to be Officially Incorporated in 2013
Official company name to be "Koopa Soundworks Co. Ltd." Koopa Soundworks is a record label that releases music albums that are tied to video games. Working together with music composers from the videogame industry, Koopa Soundworks creates music that uses games as a basis of its concept,... - October 08, 2013 - Koopa Soundworks
Harlequins Enigma Owner Announces New Solo Album
The seeker åge riisnes, owner of harlequins enigma wants a new approach via a solo album to gain recognition in his work. age (own compositions) is now released via his distributor cdbaby. The collection which is a double album, is spread in multiple genres including hiphop, pop, dance, new... - October 07, 2013 - harlequins enigma
The Penguin Announces New Music Playlist for First Half of October 2013
The Penguin is proud to announce its new music playlist for the first half of October 2013. Over 30 artists are making their first appearances on the station in this playlist. - October 06, 2013 - The Penguin Rocks
Brown Girls Burlesque Presents “Beyoncé vs. Rihanna” at The Black Cat in Washington, DC. Friday October 18th, 2013
Brown Girls Burlesque returns to Black Cat DC to indulge audiences in a raunchy, sparkly shakedown between the world’s biggest showgirls as The BGB lovelies split into two teams for the ultimate strip-off in honor of their favorite pop diva: The Single Ladies (team Beyoncé) will attempt to put a ring on their competition, The Bad Girls (team Rihanna). - October 04, 2013 - Brown Girls Burlesque
Rapper Nasty Nick Continues to "Make It Hot" with "West Side Story" Album
Rapper Nasty Nick has been working extremely hard to promote his sophomore effort "West Side Story." The rapper has had multiple appearances at different venues since the spring of 2013 and he looks to keep the momentum going this fall with even more appearances. After celebrating the... - October 04, 2013 - Nasty Nick Musiq
Satin Doll Trio Salutes the Music of Julie London at the Metropolitan Room
Washington DC's popular Satin Doll Trio presents an intimate musical tribute to America's most beloved torch singer Ms. Julie London at the Metropolitan Room in New York City on Sunday, November 3rd at 9:30pm. - October 03, 2013 - Satin Doll Trio
Cheer Channel Unveils 2013-2014 Slate of New Original Programming
"Secret Diary 3" and "Cheer Mashup" earn renewals in the stacked line-up. - October 03, 2013 - Story Merchant
Rock Band 20 Shades/Bassist Davey Angelo Reunite for 2014
Original Bassist Davey Angelo Rejoins TMG Recording Artist 20 Shades for 2014 and Upcoming CD Release - October 02, 2013 - 20 Shades
Cheer Channel Launches Newsmagazine Webseries "Cheer Living"
CCI partners with CheerLiving Magazine to produce cheer industry vlog. - October 02, 2013 - Story Merchant
New Album from Glen Michaelsen in Spring 2014
Danish pop artist Glen Michaelsen is heading for the studio to record his second solo album. Since the release of his debut hit single "Adore You" in 2011, the demand for an album to follow-up has been overwhelming. "I was very surprised by the attention and success that 'Adore You'... - October 01, 2013 - Glen Michaelsen
"The Trash Tunes" - Trash Day is Everyday! Debut Music CD by Steve Trash and Kelvin Holly
Trash day will never be the same - thanks to the debut CD "The Trash Tunes" by Rockin' Eco Hero Steve Trash and accomplished veteran musician Kelvin Holly. Like the weekly chore, kids' music is often mind-numbingly silly or just plain-old horrible, but not this music. Appealing to grown-ups and kids, this unlikely duo proves that "Music is Magic" with 8 all original songs inspired by the their love of music and devotion to making our world a better place. - September 29, 2013 - The Trash Tunes
Cheer Channel Launches "So You Think You Can Cheer" National Television Competition
Individual and stunt duo categories will highlight excellence in cheerleading - September 29, 2013 - Story Merchant
Vokalensemblet Skrik Turns Ylvis Hit "The Fox" Into 8 Part A Cappella Choral
Vokalensemblet Skrik of Ylvis’ hometown Bergen has contributed to the phenomenon with an eight part a cappella choral version of the hit single. The arrangement was made especially for Vokalensemblet Skrik by conductor Jon Flydal Blichfeldt. Skrik performed “The Fox” for the first time at Logen Theatre in Bergen, Norway on Wednesday September 25th during a performance commissioned by the Norwegian Humanist Association. A music video based on the performance is now available on YouTube. - September 29, 2013 - Vokalensemblet Skrik
J Ross Parrelli Accepts Dance Invitation from United States Army National Guard Sgt. Brandon "Edge" Haines on His Return from Second Deployment in Afghanistan
Sgt. Brandon “Edge” Haines, returning from his second tour of duty in the United States Army National Guard E-TAB 139th Field Artillery in Afghanistan, contacted J Ross Parrelli and asked her if she would dance with him at her exclusive CD release party. - September 28, 2013 - J Ross Parrelli
All Ages Halloween Party with Live Music at 23 Club Oct. 26
The historic Brisbane 23 Club (Brisbane, CA) will be host to a “Haunted Halloween” on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 5pm to closing (1:30 am Sunday). Come and help “summon the ghosts” of Vance Terry (1934-2001) Jimmie Rivers (1926-2003), and others who played there, in... - September 27, 2013 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
Pink Diamonds Released Their Debut Original Track "Party Bus" with Multi-Platinum and Disney Music Mogul, Andrew Lane
Let’s get this party started...just make sure you’re ready to hop on a Party Bus! Drew Right Music/Media Rolled Out the Red Carpet for the official video release of Pink Diamonds’ original debut EP “Party Bus.” - September 27, 2013 - Drew Right Music/Media
Violinist Gary Levinson Returns for Performance with Minnesota Sinfonia
The Minnesota Sinfonia will kick off its 25th Anniversary celebrations with Minneapolis and St. Paul performances featuring internationally acclaimed Russian virtuoso violinist, Gary Levinson. Mr. Levinson is a celebrated chamber musician and the Senior Principal Associate Concertmaster of the... - September 27, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Carolina Ballet to Open 16th Season with an Evening of Ballets by George Balanchine
Groundbreaking "Rubies" to Highlight Program - September 27, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Broadway Star, David Burnham Returns to New York in His Directorial Debut
David Burnham, Broadway Star of Wicked, Light in the Piazza, and Joseph returns to New York in his directorial debut with Happy 50ish! The Mid-Life Crisis Comedy Musical, playing at Stage 72 at the Triad in November, 2013. Burnham's feel for the audience and his impeccable comedic talents are what... - September 26, 2013 - Lynn Shore Entertainment, LLC
Hip Hop Returns to the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hip Hop Returns to the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the second MC Lyte/First Wave $100,00 Scholarship to be presented live at the Soul Train Awards. - September 25, 2013 - Bridge and Tunnel Entertainment
Minnesota Sinfonia Celebrates 25 Years Serving the Community; Celebratory Activities Offered by Local Nonprofit
The Minnesota Sinfonia celebrates 25 years of over 1,500 concert and educational performances in the Twin Cities and around the state! Since it’s creation in 1989, the Sinfonia has stayed true to its mission of serving the musical and educational needs of Minnesota families - especially... - September 25, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
The Penguin Rocks Presents Bruce Springsteen Day on September 23
Online radio station to broadcast 8 straight hours of Bruce Springsteen music on Springsteen's birthday. - September 21, 2013 - The Penguin Rocks
Medieval Celtic Speed Folk Band’s Third Release Picks Up the Tempo with New Line Up
PerKelt's third release is the first to feature their new, U.K. trio line up. The CD, Dowry of a Troll Woman, presents Medieval inspired material performed in a decidedly Celtic style, but includes more upbeat material than the band's previous releases. It is available to the public and press as of September 17th, 2013. - September 21, 2013 - PerKelt
Independent Filmmaker Sees Quick Traction for Kickstarter Campaign
Jody Fedele is an independent filmmaker working on his first major theatrical release; The Monster Master, an anthology horror film. His current Kickstarter campaign is raising funding for one of the vignettes entitled Monster Master: Graveyard of Horrors. Mr. Fedele and his brother Jon Fedele have been working on Hollywood features for over twenty years. - September 20, 2013 - Jody Fedele
Béla Fleck to Perform Banjo Concerto with North Carolina Symphony
Concert Also Features Laurelyn Dossett, North Carolina Symphony Bluegrass Band, Plus Mandolin Great Chris Brashear, and Banjoist Joe Newberry - September 20, 2013 - NC Symphony
The Multilevel, Vegas-Style Nightclubs That DJs Build
The rise of electronic dance music (EDM) is evident, as famous DJs such as Tiesto and even lesser known DJs such as Xtina, voted Atlantic City's #1 Female DJ, have nightclubs built just for them. - September 19, 2013 - Wave Nightclub
"Extraordinary Woman" Erica Jacob Shows Another Side of Her Prowess with Acoustic Set at Manhattan’s Hourglass Tavern
Erica Jacob ably demonstrated that every Extraordinary Woman has multiple layers, via her performance at Manhattan’s Hourglass Tavern on Sunday evening, September 15, 2013. - September 18, 2013 - Young Pals Music
Minnesota Sinfonia Plans Free Concerts to Begin 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Minnesota Sinfonia is excited to announce six sets of weekend concerts have been planned in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Help the Sinfonia begin their 25th Anniversary celebrations by joining them for these breathtaking concerts featuring talented and exciting soloists. All concerts are free to... - September 18, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
KMG Live Presents Colin Stetson + Supports Wednesday July 16th 2014
@ Dingwalls, Camden 11 Middle Yard, Camden Lock, London, NW1 8AB. Following his two sold out dates at Café Oto in October of 2013, Koreema Music Group’s live sector KMG Live is proud to present Colin Stetson. - September 18, 2013 - Koreema
D.B. Rielly Releases New CD
D.B. Rielly is releasing his brand new CD entitled "Cross My Heart + Hope To Die." - September 16, 2013 - Shut up & play!
Broadway Stars Team Up for 3rd Annual "James Moye's Boogie in the Butt Benefit" Tonight
Moye brings Ashford, Strole, Pritchard and Mead to headline annual benefit for NIBD Kids. - September 16, 2013 - James Moye's 'Boogie in the Butt' Benefit
Professional Orchestra Receives Grant for Community Performances: Xcel Energy Supports Minnesota Sinfonia’s Mission to Offer Free-Admission Concerts
The Minnesota Sinfonia is excited to announce it has received an $8 thousand grant from Xcel Energy to fund community concerts. The Sinfonia believes all members of Twin City communities should have the opportunity to experience classical music without worrying about the cost of... - September 15, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Holiday Caravan Parade Announces Performance Policy Changes, Dinner Dance and Deadline for Queen Applications
The Holiday Caravan Parade Board of Directors announced today that it has modified its long-stand policy that prevented dance groups and bands from stopping or slowing the procession with performances. Effective with the 2013 parade, performances lasting no more than 90 seconds will be permitted in... - September 14, 2013 - Holiday Caravan Parade
Classical Crossover / New Age Artist Catya Maré Nominated for Hollywood Music in Media Award 2013
The classical crossover / new age composer, violinist and music producer Catya Maré was nominated for the prestigious Hollywood Music in Media Award 2013. Her instrumental song "Joy," where the violin is used as a mesmerizing and touching primary voice, received the nomination in... - September 13, 2013 - Catya Maré Music
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Winning Rock Musical "Next To Normal" to Open Slow Burn Theatre's Fifth Season on October 18th
Setting their fifth season ablaze, the award-winning Slow Burn Theatre Company will open this Fall with the groundbreaking, feel everything rock musical Next to Normal. Nominated for eleven Tony Awards and winner of three, Next to Normal is just the eighth musical ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for... - September 12, 2013 - Slow Burn Theatre
Erica Jacob to Showcase Songs from Triumphant Debut Album "Extraordinary Woman" at New York’s Hourglass Tavern
Acoustic set scheduled for Sunday, September 15 @ 8 p.m. Following the mid-August release of album “Extraordinary Woman,” Erica Jacob will showcase songs from her debut collection in a live performance at New York City’s Hourglass Tavern, on Sunday September 15 at 8 p.m. - September 12, 2013 - Young Pals Music
For Jerome Melo - "Miami Nights" Turns Up the Miami Scene: New Artist, Jerome Melo, Releases New Video
What's hot in Miami? New artist, Jerome Melo, a native Miamian who has just released his video, "M-I-A Nights" on You Tube. Coming up for Melo --- a collab in the studio and a college circuit underground tour. - September 11, 2013 - Jerome Melo
The Peninsula Singers Begin Practicing for Christmas Concert
The Peninsula Singers, Door County's premier choral group, will begin practicing September 30 for their annual Christmas concert. - September 11, 2013 - The Peninsula Singers
Analog Presents "Richard Wagner and His Ancestors and Descendants in Song"
Rising stars of the Wagnerian stage Christina Carr, mezzo soprano, and Caleb Stokes, tenor, will join forces with Rachelle Jonck, pianist, in a unique recital presenting masterpieces of German Lied and French Melodie by composers that either inspired Richard Wagner's musical language or were... - September 11, 2013 - Christina Carr
DEA Youth Dance Program Expands to Arizona Through Donations from the M.A.S.H Coalition Against Substance Abuse and Target
Free After-School Program That Helps Kids Turn to Dance Instead of Drugs Enters Its 22nd State - September 11, 2013 - DEA Youth Dance Program
Lyric Light Opera Presents ANNIE in Kirkland, WA and Mount Vernon, WA
Leapin' Lizards! Lyric Light Opera presents ANNIE this October and November. The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals that has garnered a staggering 14 Tony and Drama Desk awards. Little orphan ANNIE charms everyone's hearts. ANNIE runs October 5-20 at Kirkland Performance Center and November 2-17 at McIntyre Hall. - September 10, 2013 - Lyric Light Opera
King Edward Music Releases Debut Single "Instinct" by Young Electronic-Rock Band "Breath Øf Grey"
B.Ø.G.'s debut single "Instinct" is the newest release on the King Edward Music Label. Instinct is innovate in a way that it gives a new type of sound to both Rock listener and electronica lovers. - September 10, 2013 - King Edward Music
Rapper Nasty Nick Ready to Ingnite Fans with New Album "West Side Story"
Rapper Nasty Nick is set to release his sophomore album, West Side Story, September 10, 2013. This project is the highly anticipated follow up to his critically acclaimed first album, Lost in the Shuffle, which took the east coast club scene by storm in 2012. Darilyn La Fontaine will host a party... - September 09, 2013 - Nasty Nick Musiq