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Viewer Launch Promo CD with Live Performance at The Winning Post, York Featuring Special Guest Toastie Taylor
Viewer celebrate the launch of their eponymous promo CD with an exclusive and intimate event at The Winning Post, York. They will be joined on stage by long term affiliate Toastie Taylor for what promises to be an evening of exceptional indietronica and kinetic computer art. - September 12, 2012 - Viewer
geeKs & azWHOLEz to Exclusively Premiere First Music Video "The Beast Got It!" at Themed Show "Hedonistic Happenings" at One 17 Sofa Lounge September 14 Fri 10:00 P.M. Et
Greensboro local indie band to premiere music video "the BEAST got it" at themed show Hedonistic Happenings at One 17 Sofa Lounge September 14th. - September 12, 2012 - geeKs & azWHOLEz
The Dismissed, Richmond-Based Rock Band, Releases Studio Debut
The Dismissed, from Richmond, VA, make their studio release debut with "Antisocial." The track highlights the band's aggressive style which blends melody and unique rhythms into an original sound. - September 12, 2012 - The Dismissed
Electric Records and Tron Burgundy Set to Release Social/Political Album with "SumWHeRE eyE bLONG"
Tron Burgundy is due to release an 8-song acoustic album on September 17th dealing with world/environmental/societal issues in a very stream-of-consciousness lyrical style. The date coincides with the Occupy Movement's Year Anniversary. - September 11, 2012 - Electric Records
Country Music Icon, Willie Nelson, Writes Forward to Nashville-Based Artist, Corey Frizzell’s Up-Coming Book
Country Music Legend Willie Nelson, even at 79 may be one of the busiest guys in the music industry, but he still found the time to write the forward to Nashville based writer and artist, Corey Frizzell’s, new up-coming book “Nashville’s Honky Tonk History,” which will be part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. - September 11, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Woodie Records and Brewer Media Group Announce Partnership
Woodie Records, headquartered in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and the Brewer Media Group have agreed to a multi-year contract that will provide artists a low cost alternative to recording, song promotion, name branding, media coverage and most importantly long term support. Woodie Records... - September 10, 2012 - Woodie Records
Maddie Gardner to Appear at Australia Spirit Spectacular
Superstar cheerleader, Maddie Gardner will travel to Brisbane, Australia September 19-25, 2012 to make a special appearance at the Australia Spirit Spectacular and Asia Pacific Grand Final. Cheer Channel executives and film crew will accompany Maddie to film exclusive on-site segments of Maddie's fall show, Cheer Mashup. - September 08, 2012 - Story Merchant
Can Revenue-Share Save the Music Industry?
IMRadio realized a royalty issue four years ago when it went live. Currently poised to begin a new era of revenue and profit generation, IMRadio.com already has 85,000 independent musicians' original "royalty-free" songs in its radio rotation. The revenue-share model is designed to provide a larger percentage of the revenue stream into IMRadio, its partners and especially its independent musicians’ pockets. - September 06, 2012 - IMRadio, Inc
HRX Records Artist Joseph Michael Signs on as New Vocalist for White Wizzard
Earache Records Artist White Wizzard to Record New Record Midnight Reign Singer/Composer Joseph Michael - September 06, 2012 - Hrx Records
Shop, Play, Laugh at The Palace Danbury Theatre
Shop till you drop and Laugh out loud at The Palace Danbury theatre. - September 06, 2012 - The Palace Danbury
Albedo to Release Their First New Age Christmas Album
The New Age Music Artist Albedo will be releasing their very first Christmas Album this November. - September 03, 2012 - Albedo Music
Chris Hendricks Band to Present "Breaking Down Barriers" Program to Brier Creek Elementary School
Anti-Bullying Program Expands Reach in the Triangle with Presentation on Aug. 31 - September 02, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Short Play Series - Smitten and Bitten: 8 Stages of a Relationship
A short play series basing the 8 Stages of a Relationship as the premise. - August 31, 2012 - Lightyear Production
America's First Mashup Singers The Company Men Welcome Comedian Alli Breen for Iconic Key Club Show Sunday 9/2
The Company Men in residency through September at the iconic Key Club on LA's Sunset Strip. On Sunday 9/2, these modern gentlemen welcome comedian Alli Breen as special guest. - August 31, 2012 - the COMPANY MEN
Cheer Channel's Hit Web-Series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader Reaches 600,000 Views
Cheer Channel's hit web-series, Secret Diary wrapped up Season 1 in July and has raked in over 600,000 total views on the 6 episodes and special features videos on YouTube. Season 2 is set to debut this fall on the Cheer Channel YouTube and on the #1 DISH Network and cable television. - August 30, 2012 - Story Merchant
Superstar Cheerleader, Cami Branson Signs Sports Development Agreement
Cami Branson, 16-year-old superstar cheerleader signed with the Austin, Texas based Porformance Sports Marketing. CEO Cindy Villarreal now represents both Branson and Maddie Gardner, two of the top cheerleaders in the industry. - August 30, 2012 - Story Merchant
Young Pals Music Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
New York-based full-service music label releases more than a dozen full-length albums, singles & theatrical soundtracks, with much ahead. - August 28, 2012 - Young Pals Music
Once Again, the Audience Acclaims "Tango Lover - Enamorados Del Tango" as the Best Tango Show
International Tango sensation performed in South Florida and New York. - August 28, 2012 - Tango Lovers
Marcos Ayala the Argentinean Tango Sensation Dazzle South Florida and New York
Young Argentinean talent with rich international path enchants the audience giving Marcos Ayala a standing ovation. - August 28, 2012 - Tango Lovers
Carolina Ballet Returns to the Durham Performing Arts Center During 2012-2013 Season
Ballet Company to Present Three Productions, Including The Nutcracker, Fancy Free & Carolina Jamboree, and Giselle - August 26, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
"Just Like the White Winged Dove" Stevie Nicks Tribute Band's Tour Hits the Atlanta Stages in August & September
Worldwide fan favourite Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac tribute band, White Winged Dove, comes to the Atlanta-Metro area on the Fall leg of their 2012 Epic Tour. - August 25, 2012 - Barbara Joy & White Winged Dove
Bella Donna, the Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Experience Coming to the Scherr Forum Theater Thousand Oaks September 15, 2012
The critically acclaimed, "hauntingly familiar" tribute recreation of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac in concert. The Ventura county band celebrates the legendary superstars at the Scherr Forum Theater in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 8pm. - August 23, 2012 - Bella Donna Rumours of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
Irish Storyteller Clare Muireann Murphy Includes Indy in US Tour
Storytelling Arts of Indiana is thrilled to announce that Irish Storyteller Clare Murireann Murphy will stop in Indy to perform during her US Tour. A hit during the 2011 National Storytelling Festival, Clare has been invited to perform in Utah, Oklahoma, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana beginning in... - August 23, 2012 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
South Bay Ballet’s Skylar Kolby Burson Signs Professional Contract
Southern California native Skylar Kolby Burson, a student of Lauridsen Ballet Centre, to begin professional career as a company member with Utah Regional Ballet. - August 22, 2012 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Kentucky Man to Attempt Guinness World Record Axe Juggle
Erik Kloeker of the World-Renowned Pickled Brothers Circus to attempt to break the world record for juggling axes on Newport, Kentucky's riverfront overlooking the Ohio River and Sawyer Point in Cincinnati, Ohio. The attempt will take place on Thursday, August 30th 2012 at 7:30pm. - August 21, 2012 - Pickled Brothers Circus
Martens Presents His New Albums “Flashbacks” and “Indian Summer” Which Will Be Released on August 29 and September 10 Respectively
Martens presents two further albums “Flashbacks”and “Indian Summer” which will be released on August 29 and September and are available in internet stores such as iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, CD Universe, Spotify and so on. These two albums are characterized by spheric and... - August 19, 2012 - Willem Martens, Composer
Random aka Mega Ran and RandomBeats Music Announces the Release of "Mega Ran in Language Arts, Volume Two"
Language Arts Volume Two sees Random struggling to make progress as an educator, while his students are addicted to a poisonous video game that is distracting them from their educational goals, facing a battle challenge by the most notorious gangster rapper the neighborhood has seen, while at the same time trying to balance music, teaching, and maintain a relationship. - August 18, 2012 - Random Beats
Techno Compilation in Bulgarian-Swedish Collaboration Between Renesanz Records and Dansant
The Bulgarian techno label Renesanz Records teams up with Swedish fellow label Dansant to launch a new compilation album series. Renesanz, founded by DJs and producers Balthazar & JackRock, has a big following internationally and are famous in Bulgaria for what are known as the indisputably best techno club nights of the country, bringing in the scene's top names such as Umek and John Acquaviva. - August 16, 2012 - Substream Music Group
Environmental Consultant Appointed to Mainly Mozart Board of Directors
Mainly Mozart announced that they have appointed Anderson M. Donan to the Board of Directors of this non-profit organization dedicated to delivering the works of Mozart and the Masters. Mainly Mozart brings together leading musicians from the nation’s most prominent orchestras and ensembles,... - August 15, 2012 - Mainly Mozart
The C.R. Ecker Band Shifts Attention to Needs of the “Unappreciated Woman” with Its New Country/Rock Single “Whisper Sweet Nothins”
Ever since last Summer with the introduction of several songs directed to male listeners, most notably “I Just Wanna’ Meet Girls, “ The C.R. Ecker Band has shifted its focus to a predominately female audience, most recently with “Whisper Sweet Nothins.” This country/rock song, out on digital release globally, recounted by female lead Amber Rose, details the frustrations expressed by millions of women to tell their husbands or significant others to “sit down and listen up.” - August 14, 2012 - Charles R. Ecker
Hot, Captivating, Hip-Hop by CHI3 Feat. Fabio & JayLove on The King Edward Music Label
The debut single entitled "Twerk It" by Chicago Hip-Hop Group CHI3 feat.Fabio & JayLove is the newest release on the King Edward Music Label. "Twerk It" currently is getting a lot of action from the Club DJ Community. A recent poll conducted by Starfleetmusic showed that of the nearly 4000 DJ’s that cast their vote so far, more than 60% voted that "This Song is a Hit." - August 14, 2012 - King Edward Music
What The Folk, a New Album by King Kohn - Release Date 9/13/2012
King Kohn proudly announces his third album release and sixth studio production since diving headlong into the music scene with the release of his debut Album, Peace Love Death, on July 13, 2011. King Kohn has gained national airplay and recognition on famous radio shows like Dr. Demento (Die! - August 13, 2012 - King Kohn, LLC
RGB Lounge: Help the Community Boldly Battle Body Odor
RGB Lounge will be collecting new hygiene product donations August 16 - Sept. 31 in Chicago. Donations from different neighbors will be put into packets and distributed to local homeless shelters. - August 11, 2012 - RGB Lounge
LightPoint Releases First Single on iTunes & Amazon
LightPoint is an original band from Ardmore, Pa. featuring an eclectic blend of rock, country and jazz. - August 08, 2012 - LightPoint Band
Sky-Pony Serves Up Quirky Indie-Rock with Theatrical Flair at Joe's Pub in NYC on August 19th
On Sunday August 19th, the band Sky-Pony will explode onto the stage of Joe's Pub like a herd of stampeding wild horses. They'll serve up a high-energy set of original tunes inspired in equal parts by indie-rock and good old-fashioned American Songbook balladry. Expect a live show with theatrical... - August 07, 2012 - Sky-Pony
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Donates Bill Monroe Portrait to the Friends of Mark Newton Benefit- Frizzell to be on Hand to Autograph Original Portrait
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, recently created a fine art portrait of the late Bluegrass legend, Bill Monroe, to be donated to the August 24th Friends of Mark Newton Benefit. The benefit will include a star studded golf outing, auction and live concert in Fredricksburg, Virginia. Frizzell will be on hand at the benefit for a meet and greet to sign event posters and the original Monroe portrait to the highest bidder. - August 07, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Frausun's Newest Album Explores an Emerging Zombie Plague, Which Begins at a Catholic Mass
The latest album from the band Frausun, Christ Tested Positive, is a 9-song Experimental/Industrial work that explores an emerging zombie plague, which begins at a Catholic Mass. The virus of faith transforms into a physical one. Christ became infected after the raising of Lazarus. The disease was... - August 04, 2012 - Frausun
John Legend’s Younger Brother, Vaughn Anthony, Releases “Life Of A Player”
Highly Anticipated Mixtape & EP Now Available, Upcoming Tour Announced... VA is quickly evolving into R&B’s missing intonation. - August 03, 2012 - Vaughn Anthony
Spirit of Marilyn Celebration with Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe in Las Vegas 50 Years Later Marilyn is Still Oscar's Favorite "Broad"
Oscar's steakhouse & Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe host the only Las Vegas commemorative honoring the 50th year of life without Marilyn. As the #1 photographic lookalike for Marilyn Monroe on the West Coast, Mycki will share Marilyn stories, mingle, sing & entertain. Marilyn trivia with prizes awarded. Spirit of Marilyn painting & posters available: portion of the proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. - August 02, 2012 - Gentlemen Prefer Marilyn
Dawn Monroe Opens Up for Mr Cheeks on August 1st, 2012 at The Pyramid for Occupy Wednesdays
August 1, 2012 at 9pm at The Pyramid, 101 Avenue A (bet 6th and 7th st). Dawn Monroe will be opening for Mr Cheeks, performing her internet hit “DO IT” at the Pyramid. Mr Cheeks will be performing songs off his highly anticipated New album under his own label Mob Music/IMG/Universal Records. It will be a monumental night with Cheeks return to the Music business and Dawn’s introduction to the world and as the newest addition to the Mob Muzik Family. - August 01, 2012 - Dawn Monroe
The C.R. Ecker Band "Bushwacked Song" Works Its Way Up to Gain Recognition, Now Ready to Make Mainstream American Radio After One Year on the Internet
This song, lamenting the lingering economic malaise in America, quickly found an audience in over 20 countries via Internet radio during its first year. But not in the U.S. That will change in early August, one year after its release date, with a move into traditional American radio on KMEM, Memphis, which bills itself "the cradle of rock and roll." - July 31, 2012 - Charles R. Ecker
Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) Performs in New York and South Florida
International Tango sensation comes to South Florida and New York. - July 31, 2012 - Tango Lovers
USAABT Fundraiser Sponsorship Opportunities
The United States of America Adaptive Bobsled Team and US Paralympic Bobsled & Skeleton Association, Inc. First Annual Fundraiser August 24, 2012 - July 31, 2012 - Hydrus Media
Artist Resource Center Announces Short Films for One Lens Film Festival August 16
The Artist Resource Center today announced the selection of six short films to be showcased in the One Lens Film Festival scheduled Thursday, August 16 at 7 p.m. at the Arclight Cinemas in Sherman Oaks, CA. The One Lens Film Festival is designed to encourage artists to create and use films to... - July 28, 2012 - Artist Resource Center
Minnesota Sinfonia Calls for New and Unpublished Orchestral Scores
With the generous support of the McKnight Foundation, the Minnesota Sinfonia is pleased to announce a call for new and unpublished (chamber) orchestral scores. Four works will be commissioned and premiered for the 2013-14 season, with composers receiving commissioning fees ranging between... - July 28, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
"Think! For Yourself" a New Youth Musical
Diversity Youth Theater Summer Ensemble will be performing a whimsical musical story that follows a colorful bunch of vendors at Marv's Marvelous Flea Market. The market struggles to stay open until one charismatic saleswoman puts the place back on the map. What price will the lively bunch pay to keep Marv's Marvelous Flea Market open? An adventurous story, filled with music, laughter and dance. - July 28, 2012 - Diversity Youth Theater
Dialogue with Three Chords Hosts Readings of Short Plays by Independent Playwrights Which Explore How Family Histories Haunt and Inform Our Lives
Dialogue with Three Chords is hosting staged readings of work by independent playwrights. Curated by Stephen Gracia, the show features work selected from the community of artists who have lent their talents to previous Dialogue with Three Chords productions. “A Mad Woman’s... - July 27, 2012 - Dialogue with Three Chords
First Julie London Tribute Featuring the Satin Doll Trio Kicks Off This Weekend at Germano's Cabaret in Baltimore MD
Washington DC's popular Satin Doll Trio presents an intimate musical program focused on the early minimalist recordings of America's most beloved torch singer Ms. Julie London whose music popularized great American Standards such as "Cry Me a River," "Hey Daddy," and "I'm in the Mood for Love." - July 25, 2012 - Satin Doll Trio
Calling All Fibbers: Storytelling Arts of Indiana Hosts Fourth Annual Liar's Contest at the State Fair in August
Storytelling Arts of Indiana is pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Liar's Contest held during the Indiana State Fair. Contestants are invited to spin a tall tale in Pioneer Village on the fairgrounds Friday, August 3, 2012. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and the contest begins at 7 p.m. Cash... - July 25, 2012 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
Minnesota Sinfonia Announces Fall Tour with Soprano Superstar Maria Jette
The Minnesota Sinfonia to perform in outstate Minnesota this fall. Cities to be featured are Pipestone, Worthington, Jackson, and Redwood Falls, Minnesota. - July 24, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia