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Pianist Eric Ferrand-N’Kaoua of France to Perform at Miami International Piano Festival’s Classical Sundays at Five
The second in a series of classical piano concerts presented by the Miami International Piano Festival, “Four Classical Sundays at Five” will feature Eric Ferrand-N’Kaoua of France on Sunday, January 13 at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Aventura, FL at 5 P.M. About the... - January 01, 2013 - Miami International Piano Festival
Abdias Ernesto Garcia Revisits the Album That Launched His Solo Career with Tacatantán Records
Three years after the release of Experimento de la Vida, Abdias Ernesto Garcia revisits the album that launched his solo career. The songs, now remixed and dubbed carry sounds that instantly distinguish them from early mixes. - December 30, 2012 - Tacatantan Records
StageGrade Acquired by Davenport Media Enterprises
The theater review website StageGrade emerged on the scene in 2010 to fill a glaring need: an objective report card revealing the critical consensus for every play and musical in New York City. StageGrade quickly became for the stage what Rotten Tomatoes has become for the screen, serving as a... - December 30, 2012 - StageGrade
Stringfield Releases CD
Atlanta area band Stringfield has released a self-titled debut album of 8 original songs. - December 28, 2012 - Stringfield
New Center for Family-Centric Education, Programs and Entertainment
The ClearView Cultural Center opens a 15,000 square feet facility in Mesa, Arizona, that is dedicated to providing family-friendly programs, services and entertainment. - December 28, 2012 - ClearView Cultural Center
Chris Hendricks Announces “Meant To Survive” CD Release Show Jan. 5 at Lincoln Theatre
Raleigh-Based Musician to Celebrate Release of Latest EP at Downtown Venue Along with Saints Apollo and the Kicks. - December 21, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Two-Time World Champion Dance Troupe Grupo America Aims to Reclaim Top Spot in Cuban Salsa
Grupo America, a Canadian Latin dance troupe from Vancouver, BC, aims to reclaim its spot as the World Champion for cuban salsa at the World Latin Dance Cup Championships today in Miami, Florida. The team won first place for the cuban salsa category in 2007 and 2008, and is competing for the first time since then, in the cuban salsa and bachata categories. The team has qualified for the finals in both categories, and will be competing for the top spot later today. - December 17, 2012 - Grupo America
New Frontiers - Composer Ciarán Farrell and Guitarist Damien Kelly Release Their New Album
Composer Ciarán Farrell and guitar virtuoso Damien Kelly launched their new album, “New Frontiers,” on Friday 7th December at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. It follows their EP “Jolt” which reached No.1 in the Irish classical iTunes charts when it was released last... - December 16, 2012 - Ciaran Farrell
Robert Maxwell to Conduct The Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra for the 2013 Carnival Season
Robert Maxwell will follow the family tradition started in 1950 by performing Mardi Gras Music for the Carnival Season in New Orleans. - December 14, 2012 - JMO - Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra
Cheer Channel Announces Glitterbug Cosmetics as a Sponsor for New Series, Cheer Mashup
Glitterbug Cosmetics, makeup provider for Season 1 of the Cheer Channel Inc. original web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader, will partner with CCI on a new series, Cheer Mashup. - December 14, 2012 - Story Merchant
Amethyst Jeans to Partner with Cheer Channel as Major Brand Sponsor of Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader
Amethyst Jeans, major youth denim manufacturer, will partner with Cheer Channel Inc. for the second season of the CCI hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader. - December 14, 2012 - Story Merchant
2012 Best Bluegrass Band in St. Louis to Visit Cape Girardeau at Port Cape on 1/11/13
Port Cape proudly presents Elemental Shakedown, who recently was named St. Louis's Best Bluegrass band by the Riverfront Times. The doors will be open at 8:00 PM on Friday, January 11th. This is the first of 3 shows this winter. Subsequent performances are on 2/16/13 and 4/13/13. Elemental Shakedown is a dazzling 5-piece outfit utilizing traditional bluegrass instrumentation and tight harmonies to get you up and moving and wanting more. - December 12, 2012 - Elemental Shakedown
Carolina Ballet Announces Promotion of Nathan McGaha to General Manager
New General Manager to Assume Role Beginning Jan. 14, 2013. - December 12, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Viewer to Perform Live at York, RI with Special Guests Toastie Taylor and DJs Rich Clark (Freakin) and Nigel Naylor
Viewer host a pre-christmas blow out at the Railway Institute, Queen Street, York. Featuring a live show from the duo with special guest and long term affiliate Toastie Taylor and DJ sets from Nigel Naylor and Freakin's Rich Clark. Open from 8PM - and for the princely sum of £6 Advance and £8 O.T.D -this promises to be the hi-light of the festive calendar. - December 12, 2012 - Viewer
New Book Aims to Help Actors Transform Themselves Into Their Next Great Character
Authors, Paul Marcus, Ph.D. and Gabriela Marcus are pleased to announce their book, Theater As Life: Practical Wisdom Drawn from Great Acting Teachers, Actors and Actresses. This new work explores acting technique theory and its impact on everyday living. - December 12, 2012 - Paul Marcus
California Contemporary Ballet to Show Special Retrospective Video of 14 Years of “The Snow Queen”
In celebration of their 15 years presenting “The Snow Queen,” California Contemporary Ballet will be releasing a short video to be seen just prior to the performances of the ballet on December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. The video will document the progression of the ballet over the course of... - December 12, 2012 - California DanceArts
B.Rad Blues Band BBQ and Blues Event at Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza – Dec 12th, 2012 8pm
Presenting B.Rad Blues Band at Fat Face Fenner’s Fishack Hermosa Beach – Dec 12th 8pm. The BBQ & Blues promotion is sponsored by Fat Face Fenners and Jack Daniels. They will debut new original material at this show. - December 11, 2012 - B.Rad Blues Band
Award Winning French Violinist, Arnaud Sussmann, and the Minnesota Sinfonia
Avery Fisher Award winning, Arnaud Sussman to perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia this coming January. Postcard from Paris promises to be a sure hit with a world premiere composition, a renowned soloist and a symphony by an extremely respected french female composer. Mr. Sussman to perform... - December 10, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
2012 Best Bluegrass Band in St. Louis to Visit East Peoria at Meadows Ave Tap on 12/15/12
CornStar Promotions & Meadows Ave Tap proudly present Elemental Shakedown, who recently were named St. Louis's Best Bluegrass band by the Riverfront Times. The show will be held at 8:00 PM on Saturday, December 15th and admission will be free. Elemental Shakedown is a 5-piece outfit utilizing traditional bluegrass instrumentation and tight harmonies to get you up moving and wanting more. - December 10, 2012 - Elemental Shakedown
HRX Records Joseph Michael to Play Scion Label Showcase with White Wizzard
White Wizzard to Play at Earache Records Event Sponsored by Scion. - December 10, 2012 - Hrx Records
Cheer Channel Announces Chasse as Season Two Sponsor for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader
Chasse, a cheer accessories and clothing company has signed on as the official category sponsor of cheer accessories for Cheer Channel Inc.'s second season of the hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader. Chasse has experienced success with CCI's branded entertainment. - December 09, 2012 - Story Merchant
Cabaret Singer Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks Bring Holiday Cabaret to the Tilden Public Library
Cabaret singer and professional vocalist Mary Carrick will perform a Holiday-themed cabaret show, "Silver Bells and Candy Canes" with pianist and vocalist Todd Brooks" on December 10, 2012 at the Tilden Public Library located in Tilden, Nebraska. The show begins at 7 p.m. - December 09, 2012 - Mary Carrick Sings
A Welcome Comeback for the New Musical, A Country Christmas Carol by Albert Evans and Ron Kaehler
A Country Christmas Carol (by Ron Kaehler and Albert Evans) was commissioned by James A. Rocco, snapped up by Dramatic Publishing after its first NY reading and Walter Bobbie presented it in New York for the Broadway USA Series of Great New American Musicals. - December 06, 2012 - James Rocco
YouTube Sensation Kady Richards Shoots "Beautiful" Video in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The highly anticipated video of "Beautiful" from, YouTube Sensation Kady Richards was shot on location in prestigious Cambridge, Massachuetts. - December 06, 2012 - ButtaLoveMusic, LLC
Broadway and Concert Vet & VP of Programming at The Ordway, James A. Rocco, Follows Up to His 2012, FMQB Top 40 Adult Contemporary Hit with a Holiday EP, Cold Enough 4 U?
Rocco follows up his FMQB AC Top 40 hit, And The Night Stood Still with a holiday EP (Cold Enough 4 U?), that captures his emotional and rockin’ vocals. As one critic said, (he’s) “one of the most astonishing voices to cross the stage.” This is Adult Pop at its best. - December 05, 2012 - James Rocco
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2012 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 38-year tradition with its announcement of full-length Nutcracker performances in the Hartford, CT area. - December 05, 2012 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Carmen Sandiego Composer Sean Altman Proves His Theme Song is More Popular Than Billboard #1 Hits
Singer-songwriter Sean Altman has taken to the streets of NYC’s Times Square to test the theory that his original theme song “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” is more popular than Billboard #1 hits. Altman approached hundreds of people of all ages and demographics to sing... - December 04, 2012 - Sean Altman
Zing Experience to Release Debut Album, Project Haiti, on December 4th, 2012, Followed by California Tour and NYC and Boston Record Release Concerts
Zing Experience’s much anticipated debut album, Project Haiti, will be released December 4th by PeaceTones Records, and will be followed by a tour in California and album release concerts in New York City and Boston. Following in the footsteps of Paul’s parents (the Grammy-nominated Boukman Eksperyans) the husband-wife duo Paul Beaubrun and Cynthia Casasola form the core of Zing Experience and continue the family tradition of fusing Haitian roots, rock & roll, and socially conscious lyrics. - December 02, 2012 - PeaceTones Records
Sephira Celebrates the Sounds of the Season in "Starlight"
Fresh from a star-turn as "Bond Girls" entertaining VIPs at the pre-premiere bash for "Skyfall," classical crossover performers Sephira shift to songs of the season in a collection of holiday classics and originals presented in their signature style. - December 02, 2012 - Sephira
McGough Academy Team Qualifies for 2013 Irish Dancing World Championships
The McGough Academy Eight Hand Team Girls Under 10 Qualify at the Irish Dance Mid Atlantic Regional Championships for the World Championships 2013 in Boston, MA. - November 30, 2012 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
Smart Television Could Change Our Culture
For centuries television has determined the course of our actions, trends, cognitive thinking skills, and so forth in society. - November 30, 2012 - AD VYBE Public Relations & Promotions Firm
Minnesota Sinfonia Receives NEA Grant to Support 2013 Winter Concert Series
Grant one of 832 Art Works grants totaling $23.3 million in funding nationwide - November 30, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Sweetie G's Debut Music Video Release
Pittsburgh Hip-Hop artist Sweetie G has released her highly anticipated debut video for her new single titled "Do It Right There"! - November 29, 2012 - Sweetie Talk Entertainment
Vassy Gets a Little Audacious with New Single "We Are Young"
New Audacious Records Single from Australian Singer/Songwriter Vassy Features Remixes from Dave Audé, Sultan & Ned, Ivan Gomez, Dirty Freqs and Reidiculous - November 29, 2012 - Audacious Records
15th Anniversary of California Contemporary Ballet's "The Snow Queen" Seasonal Extravaganza
Local Ballet Company Presents Performance in Glendale, Featuring Local Professional and Amateur Talent in a Festive Display of Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Aerial Arts, and Gymnastics. - November 27, 2012 - California DanceArts
All About Death, But It Simply Won't Die
Dead for almost 20 years, it managed to survive in extremely hostile conditions almost unaffected. The death metal beast rises once again to cast its unholy spells against all opposition and all odds. Prepare for the attack. Marek "Kościej" Makosiej, one of the founders of... - November 25, 2012 - Desolator
Country Artist Graham Murray, EP Release
Much anticipated release of Graham Murray's Debut Release has arrived. - November 23, 2012 - Graham Murray Music
HRX Records to Release Paul Sternquist Shred Guitar Album
HRX Records set to release “Dark Matter” Paul Sternquist’s Shred Guitar Tour De Force. - November 20, 2012 - Hrx Records
Stringfield to Release CD
Atlanta area band Stringfield is set to release their self-titled debut album on Dec. 15th, 2012. - November 19, 2012 - Stringfield
Mark Lacey Among the Few Interpretive Guitar Builders
Top-tier guitar builder, Mark Lacey, has become identified with a new direction of interpretive design and creativity in the building of guitars that are generally commissioned in a way similar to that of a great painting, sculpture or other artwork. - November 16, 2012 - Lacey Guitars
ISH Announces Indiegogo Campaign for Upcoming Album Release
Neo Soul/R&B husband and wife duo ISH prepares for upcoming album release and announces Indiegogo crowd funding campaign. - November 16, 2012 - Artist ISH
Cheer Channel Held First Casting Call for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader, Season 2
CCI held a Highly Anticipated Casting Call in Austin, Texas on November 10, 2012. CCI Was Casting Lead Roles, Featured Extras, and Background Actors for the Highly Anticipated Second Season. - November 15, 2012 - Story Merchant
New Jersey Based Progressive Rock Band "The Tea Club" CD Release Delayed Until November 27th Due to Hurricane/ Digital Album Will Still be Released November 15th
Due to Hurricane Sandy, the New Jersey Based ProgRock Band "The Tea Club" who were set to release their 3rd album entitled "Quickly Quickly Quickly" on November 15th have delayed the physical CD release Until November 27th. Digital album will be available November 15th. - November 15, 2012 - The Tea Club
The C.R. Ecker Band Releases 75th Anniversary First-Ever Country Cover of "Once in a While" to a New Generation of Music Lovers
In a tribute to songwriters Michael Edwards and Bud Green, The C.R. Ecker Band releases the first country re-cast of this 1937 song of "love lost" in the U.S. through iTunes, Amazon mp3 and cdBaby. Performed by Amber Rose, this version follows over one dozen covers of this song since first performed by Frank Sinatra and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and then re-cast as a "doo-wop" song in the early 1960s by The Chimes. - November 14, 2012 - Charles R. Ecker
Fast Rising African Rapper Chyme HD Premieres New "Cups in the Air" Hit Single Featuring Ade Piper
Chyme HD, also known as the high definition rapper with the skills of a veteran is back with a definite party starter and club banging hit titled "Cups in the air." - November 14, 2012 - Chyme HD
Eric Nolan Grant of the Legendary O’Jays Launches New Record Label Dedicated to Quality and Soulful R&B
Boy Wonder Records releases three new artists this year, Eric Nolan, “G” Men and Nehemie & Billy Rich. - November 14, 2012 - Boy Wonder Records
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Wins the Prestigious 2012 AMG Heritage Freelance Visual Artist of the Year Award
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, was honored for his artistic collaboration with some of music’s biggest names with the 2012 Artists Music Guild Heritage Award for Freelance Visual Artist of the Year during a star studded, red carpet gala on Saturday night, November... - November 14, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Carolina Ballet Celebrates the Holiday Season with the Magic of the Nutcracker
Local Professional Ballet Company Performs The Nutcracker in Three Locations Beginning Thanksgiving Weekend - November 14, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Cabaret Singer Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks to Perform at the Minden Opera House
Mary Carrick will perform at the historic Minden Opera House in Minden, NE, Friday, November 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Joined by pianist Todd Brooks, the duo will offer a cabaret-style evening featuring songs from the musical theatre, the Great American Songbook, and other humorous and lesser-known gems. - November 12, 2012 - Mary Carrick Sings
Chris Hendricks Announces November Dates for "Breaking Down Barriers" Anti-Bullying Program
Raleigh-Based Musician to Appear at Seven North Carolina Schools to Address Harms of Bullying. - November 11, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band