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Berlin-Based Band "PHUONGSTILLE" Relaunches as "DOWN TO NINE," Announce Debut for 2012
Berlin. German band PHUONGSTILLE has officially announced its relaunch as DOWN TO NINE. The band, which has been playing for over three years and has built up a fan base in the Berlin area is planning to launch its debut album in the first half of 2012. "The name change was pending a long... - February 13, 2012 - DOWN TO NINE
New Single from the Danish Rock Band Dead Smiling Pirates
Dead Smiling Pirates release the new single Dandruff Killer Punch from their upcoming album Harvest On A Hype. Listen to the new single on Dead Smiling Pirates website. Lead singer Kim Burmeister said: "Dandruff Killer Punch was the song that most testers believe is a potential hit. - February 13, 2012 - Dead Smiling Pirates
Viewer to Perform Live at York RI with Special Guests Toastie Taylor and DJs from You Set The Scene
Viewer play live at the Railway Institute - York - showcasing their dancefloor filling indietronica against a backdrop of kinetic computer art. They will be joined on stage by special guest and long term affiliate Toastie Taylor. Support comes from DJs from You Set The Scene spinning the finest 7" 60s pop, soul and rare grooves. - February 11, 2012 - Viewer
Singer /Entertainer - Jerry Armstrong to Perform in Joliet, IL
Jerry Armstrong will be performing at the Hoof & Fin Roadhouse, 3501 Channahon Rd. in Joliet, IL, February 25th 9:00pm to 11:00pm. Chicago born & raised, he has been performing for over 25 years throughout the Midwest. A “Las Vegas style” entertainer, amazing audiences with his... - February 11, 2012 - Jerry Armstrong Entertainment
SoBe Arts Presents the World Premiere of Hamlet Soundtheater/Opera Music and Libretto by Carson Kievman. Based on the Play by William Shakespeare.
SoBe Institute of the Arts presents the World Premiere of Carson Kievman’s Hamlet Soundtheater/Opera in the Little Stage Theater on Miami Beach. This provocative, sophisticated, and radically re-imagined musical setting of Shakespeare’s masterpiece was the final commission by legendary producer Joseph Papp for the New York Shakespeare Festival / Public Theater. Due to Papp’s tragic passing soon after the work was completed, Hamlet remained unperformed, until now. http://sobearts.org/hamlet.html - February 09, 2012 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
17 Year-Old Alyssa Allyson from Orange County Debuts Rapunzel
AJJ Records artist Alyssa Allyson debuts Rapunzel video. - February 08, 2012 - AJJ Records
Music for Valentine’s Day: "My Love is Yours"
Music artist Jerri Bokeno releases new single on Young Pals Music. - February 08, 2012 - Young Pals Music
The Fool Funnel Releases Debut Album
Indie Band identifies, The Cure for Cancer Revealed, in its new title tracked album. - February 08, 2012 - The Fool Funnel
44 Plays for 44 Presidents Aiming to Break a World Record
20 productions already planned across USA, including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Austin, Boulder, Providence, Minneapolis, Madison, Little Rock, Des Moines... - February 08, 2012 - 44 Plays for 44 Presidents
Country Musician Charlie Allen Releases American Farmer Video
Charlie Allen, songwriter and country musician, host of "American Farmer" on Discovery Channel releases his theme song-video for the show. - February 08, 2012 - Charlie Allen
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, to be on Hand for Nashville’s 2012 CRS Week for Industry Interviews Including with Germany’s Premier Journalist, Christian Lamitschka
Among this year’s CRS week interviews, Nashville's Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, will sit down with Germany's leading Country Music Journalist, Christian Lamitschka, to update the European fans on the coming year’s projects. - February 07, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
National Black Touring Circuit Presents the Black History Month Play Festival in New York City from February 3 – 26
Festival Honors African American Heroes: A. Philip Randolph, Zora Neal Hurston, Adam Clayton Powell and Con. Barbara Jordan with Presentations by Amiri Baraka, Dr. Brenda Greene and Dr. Lenora Fulani. - February 06, 2012 - National Black Touring Circuit
Jared Blake to Release His Debut Single Music Video
Taking reigns and latching on to the country and rock clash of genre’s, Jared Blake released his high-energy music video for his new track “Don’t Mind.” Motorcycle fanatics may take notice of a familiar face in the 3-minute clip. The man by the pseudonym of “Panhead... - February 05, 2012 - Jared Blake Music
Dali Van Gogh Releases Three Singles to Audiences World Wide
Dali Van Gogh releases "Not My Worst," "Weight of the World" and "Sober." - February 03, 2012 - Dali Van Gogh
Nylon Fusion Collective Presents the First Annual "This Round’s on Us" Play Festival Fundraising Event to Support Its 2012 Season, Titled Amour and More
10 playwrights take comic, whimsical, and sometimes poignant looks at the humor and heartbreak that is Valentines Day in these short, spontaneous plays. Keep your eyes and ears open as these plays can suddenly "happen" at any time amidst the merriment of Nylon Fusion Collective's winter fundraiser Amour and More. - February 02, 2012 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Minnesota Sinfonia Announces Young Artist Competition
This spring, the Minnesota Sinfonia is to hold their annual competition for string musicians up to age 21. This includes violin, cello, bass and viola. The competition is divided into two categories, the Junior Division for musicians up to age 14 (born on or before 1/1/98) and the Senior Division... - February 01, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Easton Flutist Uses Music to Raise Money for MS
A chamber music concert will be held to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) on February 26, 2012 at 2:00. The concert will take place at Trinity Church, 234 Spring Garden Street, Easton, PA. The suggested donation is $15, and all proceeds will go to NMSS. Organizer and flutist... - February 01, 2012 - Pamela Taylor
Washington, DC Area Group Famous For a Century to Release Album, Adds Frontman
Washington, DC area group Famous For A Century announces the release of their debut album and the signing of a new frontman. - January 31, 2012 - Famous For A Century
New Age and EDM Music Collide on the New Curtis Macdonald CD Release "Suburban Prairie"
An imaginative landscape of pulsing reflective instrumental music has arrived with Curtis Macdonald’s new CMMP CD release “Suburban Prairie” available on iTunes, Amazon.com and CD Baby beginning Tuesday, January 31, 2012. - January 31, 2012 - Curtis Macdonald
The Internet Musician Podcast Debuts with Three One-Hour Episodes
The Internet Musician Podcast (http://www.theinternetmusician.com) will officially launch on January 30, 2012 with three nearly one-hour long podcast episodes. Indie artist and podcast host, Brian Hartzog says the first few episodes are jam-packed with internet music marketing advice designed to... - January 28, 2012 - Brian Hartzog
High Sonic Records Announces Release of SNAFU Kitties Acclaimed EP Break Yo Back
High Sonic Records, LLC proudly announces the worldwide release of the SNAFU Kitties highly acclaimed EP Break Yo Back on January 24, 2012. - January 25, 2012 - High Sonic Records LLC
Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend? Stage Play - You Will Never Look at Your Best Friend the Same Again
Due to the overwhelming success of the one night only showing of Philadelphia's own Derrell Lawrence's stage play Do You Trust Your Best Friend?, an encore presentation of this award winning dramatic production featuring some of the best Philadelphia talent will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122. - January 19, 2012 - Derrell Lawrence
The Lost Studio Presents Playwright Sarah Daniels' Provocative and Controversial Play MASTERPIECES
A searing black comedy set in early 1980’s London. The Lost Studio Theatre Company presents its inaugural production, MASTERPIECES by Sarah Daniels. Directed by Cinda Jackson and opening January 26, 2012, MASTERPIECES is both raw and disturbing. It follows the disintegration of three... - January 17, 2012 - Lost Studio
Roots of the White Tree Grow Northward, Sprouting Free Sydney Gig for Event Industry Personnel
In a business landscape where purchases are increasingly dominated by the homogeneity of large corporations, there is an increasing demand for unique, personalised and edgy experiences. The White Tree events creatives team of Melbourne fill that niche in Melbourne, and demand for their services has... - January 16, 2012 - The White Tree
York Maine Musician Releases Independent Rock Album and Music Video
York native and musician Jon King recently released an independent Extended Play (EP) album and music video. The album, consisting of four original tracks written by King, was produced by Strewnshank Productions in Boston, MA. King performs lead guitar, vocals and a piano track on one of the songs. - January 13, 2012 - Emily King
Laguna Beach Live! Presents Nashville Backstage Next Week at the Forum Theatre
Who: Laguna Beach Live! a 501 (c) 3 organisation. What: Nashville Backstage concert When: January 21, 2012 8pm Where: Forum Theatre, Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tix: $20-$30/adult and $10/student 21 & under www.lagunabeachlive.org tic: 800-595-9713 Info... - January 13, 2012 - Laguna Beach Live!
Unique Violin Ensemble Present "Ave Vienna" in 2012 Opener
The Hutchins Consort Shares the Stage with Soprano Lauren Smith for Evening of Romantic Classical Music. - January 11, 2012 - The Hutchins Consort
Website Kicks Off “Inspire Belly Dance” Award
Belly dance website, HipMix.net announced today that they are launching an inspirational contest.... asking people to submit the name of a person who has inspired them in their belly dance life, along with a short description about the person. The program, called “Inspire Belly Dance... - January 11, 2012 - HipMix.net
Official Launch of Steel Entertainment & Records International Agency & Indie Record Label
Representing Celebrity Impersonators, Tribute Artists, Tribute Bands, and Original music artists, including international on Steel Records Label. - January 09, 2012 - Steel Entertainment & Records
Hydrus Media Announces 2012 School Music Fundraising Tour Sponsor Opportunities
Business sponsorships needed to support rock band tour to raise funds for schools' music and performing arts programs across the Northwestern US. - January 06, 2012 - Hydrus Media
Ohio Idol Begins June 9th
Statewide singing competition for residents of Ohio that are 12 years of age or older. - January 04, 2012 - Ohio Idol
Canadian Cellist, Soo Bae, Featured with the Minnesota Sinfonia
International award winning cellist, Soo Bae to be featured with the Minnesota Sinfonia in St. Paul and Minneapolis on February 10 and 12. This will be Ms. Bae’s second engagement with the Minnesota Sinfonia. This February, Ms. Bae will be performing “Cello Concerto No. 1” by... - January 03, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Lack of Flaws Gives Back to Local Detroit High School Students This Holiday Season
Local students enjoy a master class learning about chasing your goals, the importance of songwriting and the business of music. - December 31, 2011 - Chart Vision, Inc.
The Circassian Circle: Showcasing Caucuses History and Culture in New York
Circassian Circle www.circassiancircle.com, a new and original folk dance troupe from the Caucasus region of Eurasia, will take part in the 55th anniversary conference of The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP/NYC). Performances are scheduled for Saturday, January 7th at 4:00pm and... - December 29, 2011 - Circassian Circle
8 Year Old Chicago Area Boy Writes & Produces Christmas Song
Chicago Boy Writes Christmas Song with a Message to Everyone. - December 23, 2011 - Criterion International
Husband-and-Wife Duo Sky-Pony Present an Evening of Indie-Rock with Theatrical Flair, Sunday January 29 at Knitting Factory Brooklyn
Brand new band Sky-Pony combines the "uptown" talents of singer/actress Lauren Worsham (City Center's Where's Charley, Goodspeed's Carnival, City Opera's Candide) with the "downtown" sensibility of her husband Kyle Jarrow (from the bands The Fabulous Entourage and Super Mirage, also an Obie Award-winning playwright for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant) for a big gig at Knitting Factory Brooklyn on January 29. - December 23, 2011 - Sky-Pony
Reno Band Will Commemorate Multiple Album Release with Live Show
Genre Bending Band Knowledge Lives Forever will Perform Live in Reno to Celebrate the Release of Three Album Collection entitled The Trilogy. - December 21, 2011 - KLFMusicGroup
Rising Singer and Songwriter Johnny Rain Releases WOUNDEDdrug, silentHIGH Mixtape
Rising singer and song writer, Johnny Rain is pleased to announce the release of his free, downloadable mixtape, WOUNDEDdrug, silentHIGH. The mixtape is well-written and the project thoughtfully arranged and meticulously produced. - December 19, 2011 - Johnny Rain
VanMarter Project Joins Empty Vessel Music to Give Back
VanMarter Project advocates The Music Matters Project – giving at risk youth free music education, appreciation and intervention in America’s inner cities. - December 19, 2011 - Hydrus Media
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell to be on Hand at Rising Artist, Rachael Johnson’s Old North State Winery & Brewery Concert to Autograph Show Poster
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell will be on hand December 17th with rising artist, Rachael Johnson for her one night only concert to be held at the prestigious Old North State Winery & Brewery, in Mt. Airy, NC. Corey and Rachael will autograph a show poster designed by... - December 16, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
E! News Spins Hayley Dees Nowhere Video Single
HRX Records Artist Hayley Dees Video Played on Major Entertainment News Show - December 14, 2011 - Hrx Records
Collected Souls Will be Rockin' the Halls at Their Debut Performance at the Tiger Bar (Rock and Roll Lounge), One Night Only - Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Collected Souls, the new Collective Soul Tribute out of the Pacific Northwest is serving up something a little different than the recent plethora of 80's and Metal tributes. Come "Rock the Halls" with Collected Souls at the Tiger Bar in Portland, Oregon on Friday, December 23rd. Be temporarily swept away from the holiday craziness and lose yourself in the emotion and soulfulness of the Collective Soul music this band will deliver. - December 13, 2011 - Collected Souls
California Contemporary Ballet Overcomes Casting Obstacles to Present 14th Season of “The Snow Queen” Ballet
Los Angeles Area Dance Company Produces Original Ballet; Guest Performer from Hungary Added to Cast - December 12, 2011 - California DanceArts
harlequins enigma Releases Time Dance (Liberty Mix), Available Shortly on Major Mp3 Stores
harlequins enigma release a new professionally remastered version of their favourite dance track from octagon volume 2 - night pulse and the silhouette of dr. voodoo. - December 09, 2011 - harlequins enigma
Pianist Andrew Staupe to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
To ring in the new year, the Minnesota Sinfonia will feature American pianist, Andrew Staupe, an internationally lauded soloist hailed for his compelling virtuosity and poetic lyricism by audiences and critics alike. Mr. Staupe has earned prizes in a number of competitions, including with the... - December 09, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Hawaii Sacred Choir--Children Singing at University Level
Free sacred choral Christmas concerts in Honolulu. Performed at St. Theresa's Co-Cathedral, Saturday, 12/10/11, at 3:00 pm, and St. Andrew's Cathedral, 12/11/11, 5:30 pm. Hawaii Sacred Choir performing, Daniel J. Werning and Mike Dupre, conducting; John Renke, organist; Honolulu Handbell Ensemble. - December 05, 2011 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
Georgia Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker Ballet
Full-Scale Production in Peachtree City, Top Ten Place for Families, December 10th and 11th - December 03, 2011 - Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts
Ravenscroft Model 220 Debuting @ 2012 NAMM Show
The next star to appear at the 2012 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show may not be a celebrated musician who is tickling the ivories - it may be the piano itself. The Anaheim venue will enjoy in one of its exhibits the use of a $235,000 hand crafted piano which was constructed in... - December 02, 2011 - Ravenscroft Pianos
San Diego’s Beloved Nutcracker Ballet – Cannons Roar, Fairies Fly and Snow Falls at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Dec 17 & 18
A cherished family tradition, the West Coast Ballet Theatre’s enchanting production of The Nutcracker captures the magic, excitement and innocence of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet as seen through the eyes of a child. The Nutcracker is produced in association with San Elijo Dance & Music Academy and 4S Dance Academy. - November 30, 2011 - San Elijo Dance and Music Academy
HRX Records Releases Hell...It's Christmas Featuring Simpsons' Alumni Michael Dees
HRX Records' single from Holiday EP Contains some familiar Voices and unusual surprises. - November 29, 2011 - Hrx Records