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Sweet Honey in the Rock in Alvin Ailey's Dance Theater's 50th Anniversary of "Revelations"
Grammy Award-winning a cappella vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock, whose thought-provoking summer single/video “Are We Nation,” stirred up the national debate on the controversial SB-1070 Immigration Law that was enacted in Arizona, will heat up the fall with the Alvin Ailey... - October 15, 2010 - Sweet Honey In The Rock
Ska Band Releases New Album; Launches Contest to Find the Most Hilarious Skank Mrs. Skannotto’s New CD to be Released at Concert on Oct. 15
Mrs. Skannotto, Rochester New York's long standing ska band, is releasing its fifth CD, as well as launching an online skank dance contest to find the most hilarious skank moves. - October 14, 2010 - Mrs. Skannotto
Adam's Attic to Rock Debut Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon
Competitor's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series Tour will make its debut stop in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 24. During the world-class endurance event, Adam's Attic will rock the debut Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon. - October 14, 2010 - Adam's Attic
RMC Studios Announces Rapid Music School Expansion Within Union County, NJ
RMC Studios, a Union County New Jersey Music School and Studio, announced today they’ll be expanding and adding schools in Cranford and Warren as well as adding satellite schools in Scotch Plains, Millburn and Short Hills. President, EJ Gaub, said “We’re experiencing tremendous... - October 08, 2010 - RMC Studios
Living History Programs Present Those People Lessons for a Bully-Free World Seventh Grade Performance Showcase at Ross Global Academy in New York City
Those People Lessons for a Bully-Free World Educational Showcase this Friday, Oct. 8 at 11 AM Because of recent interest and support of efforts to address bullying in schools, Living History Programs will present a showcase presentation this Friday, October 8th at 11am of Those People : Lessons... - October 07, 2010 - Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs
EBE Ensemble Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for the World Premiere of The Girl from Nashville
“Friday Night Lights” regular Steven Michael Walters’ new Southern Gothic tragedy begins performances December 2, opening December 3 at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre - October 07, 2010 - EBE Ensemble
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Joins Carla Ciuffo & Lindsay Truman for Music Row Corroboree Gallery’s "Untold Stories" Art Exhibit
Music Row based Corroboree Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of "Untold Stories," an exhibition presenting select works from Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Corroboree Gallery owner, Carla Ciuffo, and Photographer, Lindsay Truman, as well as a viewing of authentic tribal... - October 07, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Comedy Band Bob Knows Best Presents NERDFEST Y2K10 at the Glass House in Pomona
Bob Knows Best and local San Gabriel Valley venue to host unique showcase of music acts that embrace the geek subculture. Live music to include comedy, video game anthems, and a band that fancies themselves from space. - October 07, 2010 - Bob Knows Best Comedy Music
"Halloween Masquerade" Fundraiser to Benefit the Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Scholarship Fund
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre (BCT) will be hosting their 3rd annual fundraiser, Halloween Masquerade, to benefit the Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Scholarship Fund on Saturday, October 16 at St.Saviour’s Church in Brooklyn. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the BCT Scholarship... - October 06, 2010 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
The Illuminated Theater's ChatRoulette Show Goes Halloweenie: Special San Francisco Halloween Event on 10/30
The ChatRoulette Show, a monthly variety show and drinking game based in the San Francisco Bay Area features professional performers entertaining both a live audience and users of Chatroulette.com, the infamous web site where users randomly encounter other people with web cameras. A special San Francisco Halloween show features interactive activities; audience members who wear costumes can win prizes and appear on the show. A “Castro Edition” geared for the gay community is also in the works. - October 06, 2010 - WholeSpeak
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Presents a Series of Fundraisers
First fundraiser features Thousand Oaks native and prize-winning cellist Andrew Janss on October 3 - October 03, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Garfield Heights Welcomes Broadway Favorite "The Drowsy Chaperone" for Its Northeast Ohio Premiere
The Roaring '20s are back and better than ever! The most celebrated musical of the 2006 Broadway season, The Drowsy Chaperone, a completely original musical comedy, is coming to the Garfield Heights Center for the Performing Arts October 29 thru November 14, 2010, as the Garfield Players (aka... - October 03, 2010 - Garfield Players
Leading Australian Dance Magazine Gives Cash to US Residents
Dance Informa, Australia’s leading Dance Magazine has entered the USA market with a huge incentive for new subscribers. All dancers who sign up to the bi-monthly online publication receive free entry into a cash draw of $4000 and a new Apple iPad. - October 01, 2010 - Dance Informa
Nelson Set to Release New Album on 20th Anniversary - "Lightning Strikes Twice" Sequel to Multi-Platinum "After the Rain"
Frontiers Records and Nelson led by twin lead front men Matthew & Gunnar Nelson announced the release date of their new album “Lightning Strikes Twice” a seamless sequel to multi-platinum debut album “After the Rain” on the 20th anniversary of their history making turn... - October 01, 2010 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
Rock Guitarist Dean Shoultz Delivers 5 Free Tracks from His New Solo Album "Suite Emotions"
Join the official Dean Shoultz Mailing List and receive 5 free songs from his new album Suite Emotions. - September 30, 2010 - Dean Shoultz
“Connected Souls” Packs the House at CD Release Party
Connected Souls, featuring Mike Jordan and Doreen Poreba, recently released their debut CD to a packed audience. The positive thought music CD is now available at CDBaby.com, iTunes, amazon.com and digstation.com. - September 30, 2010 - Connected Souls
Thousands Attend BrisFest 2010 as Record Crowds Are Reported at the City Centre's Urban Spectacular Music and Arts Festival
BrisFest 2010 was a huge success with record crowds of an estimated 18,000 people attending the event and enjoying performances from over 500 bands, dj's and entertainers across nine stages, two boats and eleven nightclubs. - September 30, 2010 - Bristol Festival Community Group
likeZEBRA Announces Pierce The Veil as Featured Artist of the Week
Indie Music Network Gives Fans Exclusive Access to the Music Underground - September 30, 2010 - likeZEBRA
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings Another All Star Comedy Show "Comedy in Paradise" to Hauppauge November 7th
Another great night of comedy comes to Hauppauge, NY with headliner Mike Jacobs. - September 27, 2010 - Wilshire Comedy Group
The Visceral Company Presents "Tales to Die For" -- Horror Theatre in the Noho Arts District October 8-30
Ready for a good fright this Halloween? The Visceral Company presents “Tales to Die For” to help get you into the spirit of the Halloween season. “Tales to Die For” is an anthology of six shocking stories – think of an old 1950s horror comic book brought to life on stage. “Tales to Die For” is playing at T.U. Studios in the NOHO Arts District on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm from October 8-30. Information and tickets: www.thevisceralcompany.com - September 26, 2010 - The Visceral Company
Buckcherry Rocks Out as likeZEBRA’s Featured Artist of the Week
Indie Music Hub Gives Fans Exclusive Access to Buckcherry - September 23, 2010 - likeZEBRA
Esthema’s Eastern Dance Certified by The International Association of Independent Recording Artists
On September 15, 2010 the The International Association of Independent Recording Artists or IAIRA recognized and honored Esthema for artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in sound recording for their composition Eastern Dance featured on their second CD, the Hereness... - September 23, 2010 - Esthema
EBE Ensemble Announces 2010-2011 Season
Including a world premiere, NYIT Award-winning one-act festival, and two free repertory Shakespeare productions - September 22, 2010 - EBE Ensemble
Divinity, Creativity and Healing Converge in Ann Licater’s Musical Vision
World Flutist Ann Licater’s Doorway to a Dream hits #3 on Zone Music Reporter’s Top 100 Radio Airplay Charts. The album is a richly dimensional follow-up to Licater’s award-nominated solo debut Following the Call; she launched the album with a performance at INATS (Int’l. New Age Trade Show) 2010. - September 21, 2010 - The B Company
Films of Colour to Release Debut Single ‘Actions’ via Label Fandango, Plus Announce a 12 Date UK Tour to Support It
After summer festival and TV performances, UK-based pop rock act Films of Colour are set to make their mark on the music industry when releasing their debut single 'Actions' via indie record company Label Fandango in October with a full UK tour to support it. - September 21, 2010 - Films of Colour
Having Their Track ‘I Don’t Know Your Name’ Selected as the Theme for the Leeds Arena Ad Campaign, Escort Knights Announce Its Release as a Single & UK Tour Dates
Upbeat indie dance pop band Escort Knights have announced the official release of their single 'I Don't Know Your Name' on the 31st October via Waltzer Records. The track was recently used in a full scale marketing campaign for the newly built Leeds Arena and the band have booked in tour dates to support it. - September 20, 2010 - Escort Knights
A Two-Tracked, Power-Packed Attack
Rock Steady is Random Allies latest EP release, with two genuine rock warheads armed with attitude and audacity. - September 18, 2010 - Random Allies
Bay Area Studios Foundation is Doing Good Through One Search and One Purchase at a Time
Supporters of Bay Area Studios Foundation are using GoodSearch and GoodShop, raising money with every search of the Internet and every purchase on-line. - September 17, 2010 - Bay Area Pros
DHM Productions Presents the Plainview Premiere of A Don't Hug Me County Fair, Award-Winning Musical Comedy, Opening Sept. 16 at the Jon Hassler Theater
From Los Angeles, A Don’t Hug Me County Fair is the award-winning summer sequel to the musical comedies Don't Hug Me and A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol, that have both played at the Hassler. The Don’t Hug Me musicals have played in over 100 cities around the U.S. and Canada. - September 16, 2010 - DHM Productions, Inc.
Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson Releases Two New Albums
Randy Ellefson has released two new instrumental albums Serenade of Strings and The Lost Art. The first is all acoustic guitar while the second is classical guitar. Songs from both albums are also available for download and streaming. - September 15, 2010 - Randy Ellefson
Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle Release Their New Single 'Higher' via The Playground Records on 7th November 2010
After much media attention and many 2010 festival appearances plus the band being hand-picked from 2,000 acts to officially open SXSW 2010, Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle release their debut commercially-released single ‘Higher’ via The Playground Records on 7th November 2010. - September 15, 2010 - Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle
Electro Pop Band Live Like Lions Release Their New Single 'Cecile' on Echo Palace Music on 8th November 2010
Electro dance pop band Live Like Lions release their new single 'Cecile' on Echo Palace Music on 8th November 2010. They combine the release of the new single with UK tour dates supporting The Little Comets. - September 15, 2010 - Live Like Lions
Darkwave London Rockers Ulterior Release New Single 'Sex War Sex Cars Sex' on Speed Records on 1st November 2010
Ulterior release their new single 'Sex War Sex Cars Sex' on Speed Records. The single is released on 1st November and is available exclusively as a 7'' single from Rough Trade Stores. The band is set to tour the UK this coming autumn to support the release of the single. - September 15, 2010 - Ulterior
Gothic Scuzz Punk Band the Gaa Gaa's Release New Single on the Playground Records
Gothic scuzz punk band The Gaa Gaa's release their new single "Voltaire" on The Playground Records on 1st November 2010. The single is the first release on The Playground Records. The band also have upcoming tour dates around the UK and Germany to support the single. - September 15, 2010 - The Gaa Gaa's
Lady Ga Ga Inspired Song by Ross Royce Storms the Radio Waves
The song Mrs.Vain by artist Ross Royce inspired by Lady Ga Ga and Taylor Swift to name a few has started to recieve extensive radio play in Australia, New Zealand and now the U.S. - September 13, 2010 - Ross Royce
Indestructible Noise Command Releases New Tunes After Two Decade Thrash Nap
Metal heads everywhere once got a serious shock to the system. Twenty years later, Thrash band I.N.C. is ready to shock them once again. - September 13, 2010 - Indestructible Noise Command
Apple Inspires a New Sound from Vocal Vixen Kai Brant on Her Debut Record
Former Los Angeles rocker Kai Brant changes the tone on her new self-titled release with a mixture of avant-garde and experimental pop tunes, thanks in part to the Apple computer. - September 12, 2010 - CiXi Digital Records
Kissing Lola Goes All the Way with 100 Fans
Pop/Rock Band Kissing Lola offers a lifetime of music, creative collaboration, concert tickets and limited edition merchandise for free to a select group of 100 fans. - September 12, 2010 - Kissing Lola
San Elijo Dance and Music Academy Launches Sister Academy in 4S Ranch
4S Ballet Academy to Offer Pre-Professional Dance Instruction in San Diego. - September 12, 2010 - 4S Dance Academy
Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks Bring Broadway Cabaret to Glenwood
Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks, award-winning Omaha entertainers, will perform a one-night only Broadway-themed cabaret show, Saturday, September 18th, 7:30 p.m. at the Barton Theatre, located in Glenwood, Iowa. The event, hosted by the Mills Masquers, features songs from classic and contemporary musical theatre and other humorous gems. - September 11, 2010 - Mary Carrick Sings
Chicago Modern Orchestra Project Announces Season of Innovative and Unexpected Programming
Second annual concert season kicks off with works by Yoko Ono and Duke Ellington - September 10, 2010 - Chicago Modern Orchestra Project
The Devil Wears Prada Slays as likeZEBRA’s Featured Artist of the Week
Billboard Top 10 Artist Offers likeZEBRA Fans an Exclusive Band Giveaway - September 10, 2010 - likeZEBRA
Network of Ensemble Theaters Presents: Micro-Fest: Atlanta, a Festival investigating Race, Culture and Aesthetics
One festival, three cities. From October 2010 through February 2011, the Network of Ensemble Theaters (NET) will premier its highly anticipated Micro-Fest: USA in Atlanta, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Atlanta hosts the first event, October 8-10, 2010 at 7 Stages Theater, with activities in and... - September 09, 2010 - Out of Hand Theater
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings an All-Star Comedy Show Featuring Tim Homayoon to Popei's in Sayville on Columbus Day
Wilshire Comedy Group brings an all-star comedy show featuring Tim Homayoon to Popei's in Sayville. - September 09, 2010 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Tom Hess Music Corporation Announces Music Career Special Report That Helps Bands to Make Their Live Shows More Successful
Bands learn what to do to get a lot of people to attend their gigs by studying a special report on improving their stage presence, live performance and concert promotion skills. - September 08, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
The For His Glory Music Group Takes You Back to Basics with Their First Live Recording Entitled Church Live
With summer making its final curtain call and fall swiftly approaching, the For His Glory Music Group is taking you back to the basics with their live CD and DVD recording entitled "Church Live" which will take place September 26, 2010. - September 06, 2010 - For His Glory Music Group
Ogogo’s Topless Diamond Will be Available on September 7, 2010
IIIRecords is proudly releasing OGOGO's third Film Ques series, Topless Diamond. - September 05, 2010 - OGOGO
Full Streaming Audio of Randy Ellefson’s Two Upcoming Albums Now Available
Randy Ellefson has added all tracks from his new instrumental albums Serenade of Strings and The Lost Art, both to be released on September 14th 2010, to www.randyellefson.com. The first is all acoustic guitar while the second is classical guitar. Songs from both albums are also available for download. - September 03, 2010 - Randy Ellefson
IAIRA Feels the Effects of Growing Pains
The International Association of Independent Recording Artists admits that sudden growth explosion has caught them a bit by surprise. - September 02, 2010 - International Association of Independent Recording Artists
Humour-Laced Indie Popsters Stages of Dan Release Their Single "Gary" on Frontman Chris Aliano’s Brother’s Record Label DTR Records on the 7th of November 2010
Family business, dance music covers, BMX bikes… and pig roasts are just some of the things associated with British indie band Stages of Dan and their single "Gary." - September 02, 2010 - Stages Of Dan