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Alt/Prog/Rock Band Lucid Fly's "Hope In Day" Spring Tour 2013

In March 2013, Lucid Fly will be heading to Austin, TX touring in support of their EP, The Escape Stage, as well as showcasing at the Red Gorilla Music Fest and the Heart of Texas Rockfest during music week at SXSW. - January 23, 2013 - Lucid Fly

the COMPANY MEN To Play (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York

On the heels of their Red Dress Awards performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the COMPANY MEN bring their show to (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC. - January 23, 2013 - the COMPANY MEN

Slow Burn Theatre to Mount the Broadway Cult Classic Side Show in West Boca

After the success of their opener, Avenue Q, the award-winning Slow Burn Theatre Company continues its fourth season with the Tony award nominated and cult classic Side Show. Based on the true story of Siamese twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a... - January 20, 2013 - Slow Burn Theatre

NOLAJazzToronto and Grossman's Tavern Present: Jazz Legend to be Celebrated the "Kid Bastien Forever Weekend" at Grossman’s

NOLAJazzToronto, Grossman's Tavern and Toronto musicians pay tribute to one of the legends of New Orleans Jazz, Cliff “Kid” Bastien, at famed live music venue Grossman’s Tavern on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Of his friend and bandmate, Chuck Clarke has said, "Over... - January 19, 2013 - NOLAJazz Toronto

Cabaret Duo Mary Carrick & Todd Brooks to Bring Sounds of Love to Valentine

Professional vocalist and cabaret singer Mary Carrick will perform with pianist and vocalist Todd Brooks on Sunday, January 27, 2013 in Valentine, NE with their cabaret show, "Love Notes”. The duo will perform at 7 p.m. at Valentine High School. The program features music from the Great American Songbook, lesser known gems, and their trademark touch of whimsy and humor. - January 18, 2013 - Mary Carrick Sings

Retro Rap King Mega Ran Headlines “NES in the West Tour”

Retro rap king Mega Ran is headlining the “NES in the West Tour.” The NES tour is Ran's 1st major US tour of the New Year. Starting in Dallas, Mega Ran and his super friends will head through Texas, Arizona, California, Washington, Utah, and Nevada. The fan support has been phenomenal, and thanks to their donations through Kickstarter, Ran always wants to show his appreciation for the love and support. Language Arts Vol. 3, is available now. - January 18, 2013 - Random Beats

British Prog Rockers Flicker Set to Release Debut Album January 28th

“How Much Are You Willing to Forget” is the forthcoming debut from UK rockers Flicker. Promotional CDs & interviews are available in anticipation of its release at the end of January. - January 18, 2013 - Flicker

Russian Cellist, Dmitri Kouzov, to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia

International Beethoven Competition winner, Dmitry Kouzov to be the featured soloist with the Minnesota Sinfonia this coming February. Mr. Kouzov to perform Tchaikovsky's “Variations on a Rococo Theme, opus 33”, a work dedicated to a colleague of Tchaikovsky's from the Moscow... - January 17, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia

Carolina Ballet to Sponsor Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon Jan. 17

Local Arts Organization Supports Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Networking Event. - January 17, 2013 - Carolina Ballet

"Have I Got a Girl for You" Set to Kick Off Rainbow Dinner Theatre's 2013 Season on January 25

Rainbow Dinner Theatre, the only all-comedy dinner theatre in the United States, is set to kick off their 29th year of making showgoers laugh on Friday, January 25, with the production "Have I Got a Girl for You." Written by Jon Lonoff, this modern comedy about romance tells the story of a blind date gone horribly wrong, leading to love gone terribly right, for two of the least likely people. - January 16, 2013 - Rainbow Dinner Theatre

New Face on Drums for Corey Brooks Band

Corey Brooks Band announces new drummer along with other big plans for 2013. - January 13, 2013 - Corey Brooks Band

Chris Hendricks to Perform at Cat’s Cradle Jan. 19 with Carbon Leaf

Raleigh-Based Musician to Perform at Iconic Triangle Venue with Renowned Rock Band - January 13, 2013 - Chris Hendricks Band

Cheer Channel Announces Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One

Cheer Channel announces the synopsis of the second season of the hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One. The second season will be filmed in Austin, Texas. Season 1, filmed in Los Angeles has over 1.5 million total views across the CCI syndicated platforms. - January 12, 2013 - Story Merchant

Ricky Nelson Remembered Among Pollstar’s Top Viewed - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson’s Concert Tour in Top 20 Most Viewed

Celebrity entertainers Matthew & Gunnar Nelson are delighted their popular Ricky Nelson Remembered Tour is among the top 20 list of most viewed concert tours on PollStar.com as they announce their 2013 tour dates. With over 43 headline concerts announced already for 2013, “Ricky Nelson... - January 11, 2013 - Ricky Nelson Remembered

SloFunkPump Releases New Record "Radio"

Hollywood, FL, musician SloFunkPump releases new record, "Radio." - January 11, 2013 - SloFunkPump

Acclaimed New Age/Instrumental Pop Composer Reveals His Heart & Soul on New CD Release

A beautiful and heartfelt soundtrack of romantic inspiration, Curtis Macdonald’s new CMMP release "When Dreams Come True" is the perfect companion for moments of relaxation and causal entertaining. Available on iTunes, Amazon.com & CD Baby. - January 10, 2013 - Curtis Macdonald

Start 2013 on the Right Note with the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Balcony Club

Bringing back the classics with a performance on January 12th with special guest violinist Elmar Oliveira! - January 06, 2013 - Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Balcony Club

Christopher Williams, A'Ngela Winbush, Keke Wyatt and Sean Blakemore Are Asking Everyone, "Do You Trust Your Best Friend?"

The new hit stage play, "Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend?" is coming to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Concert Hall March 16, 2013! - January 04, 2013 - Derrell Lawrence

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

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

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

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

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