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The ChatRoulette Show by the Illuminated Theater Gets Increasingly Interactive

The ChatRoulette Show, a project of The Illuminated Theater, returns in September to San Francisco and Berkeley with improvements to the show format, designed to more fully engage and involve both live audience members and users of chatroulette.com. The ChatRoulette Show, a performance project of... - August 29, 2010 - WholeSpeak

Multimedia Opera Production to Debut at Roosevelt University

The ETERNAL TAO, an electronic opera, integrates voices, instruments, video, electronics, dancers and lighting and involves a multi-channel sound system with projected visual images. The production is composed and produced by Kyong Mee Choi, assistant professor of music composition and recipient of the prestigious Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship. The opera will be held at Ganz Hall, Roosevelt University, On Friday, October 22, 430 S. Michigan Ave., at 7:30 p.m. - August 28, 2010 - Kyong Mee Choi

Michael Lewis Band - Now Playing the Inland Northwest

The Michael Lewis Band, featuring some of the finest musicians in the Inland Northwest region, is now playing - and booking - venues all over the Northwest. - August 27, 2010 - Michael Lewis Music

The Orchard Backs Up a New Online Music Service and Social Community: BuyMyPlaylist.com

Znak Inc., the owner of BuyMyPlaylist music service, and The Orchard have signed a commercial agreement. The Orchard grants Znak Inc. non-exclusive marketing and sales rights to its entire catalog. Znak, through its websites (buymyplaylist.com and its sister sites), will make the music available to its registered users in the US, UK and Portugal. The service is to be launched in September 2010. - August 27, 2010 - Znak Inc

Local Florida Musician SloFunkPump Calls for Military Homecoming Video Submissions

American Troops to be featured in SloFunkPump Holiday Tribute Video - August 27, 2010 - SloFunkPump

Comedian Evan Wecksell Announces 2010 LOL Tour

Musical Comedian Evan Wecksell hits the road again with his solo show, new album and original, mostly wife-written "College The Musical" for an extensive fall tour. - August 27, 2010 - Evan Wecksell Booking

Margaret Cho Dependent on likeZEBRA

Famed Comedian Promotes Debut Album on the Popular Indie Music Hub - August 26, 2010 - likeZEBRA

IAIRA Fights for Performers Rights to Receive Fair Pay

The International Association of Independent Recording Artists weighs in on the fight to help performers receive fair pay for air play. - August 26, 2010 - International Association of Independent Recording Artists

Off the Record: The Fold Officially Joins likeZEBRA.com

Popular band, The Fold, leverages online indie music hub, likeZEBRA and thrives without label. - August 24, 2010 - likeZEBRA

Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson to Release Two New Albums

Randy Ellefson will release two instrumental albums titled Serenade of Strings and The Lost Art on September 14th 2010. The first is all acoustic guitar while the second is classical guitar. Songs from both albums are available for download now at www.randyellefson.com. - August 24, 2010 - Randy Ellefson

Eclectic English Rockers The Scratch Re-Issue Their Debut Album ‘DIY’ on the 10th October 2010 on Ponyland Records

Not ones to sit still, UK art-punk band The Scratch re-release their 2004 debut album 'D.I.Y' on their own Ponyland Records while writing new material, performing various summer festivals and landing 2 consecutive UK Tourdates #1 singles. - August 21, 2010 - The Scratch

New Social Voyeurs Write Love Song for the Unemployed

Some people react to being laid off with anger, some with despair. Rob Sobol of New Social Voyeurs reacted by writing a song, “Keep Keeping the Faith.” “A whole lot of folks like you and me were or are suffering very quietly, trying incredibly hard to find a new job, they need to... - August 20, 2010 - New Social Voyeurs

Jim Lauletta Headlines at Orpheum Theatre’s Comedy Night

Comedian Jim Lauletta, along with Mike Cote, Ellen Moschetto and Chris Pennie, will perform at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro's Comedy Night on August 28th. Tickets are $15, and a beer and wine cash bar will be available. - August 20, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre

Emit Concert Part of National Tour

Emit will perform as part of the national Shop Til You Rock at GGP Malls during the month of August. - August 17, 2010 - Emit

California Contemporary Ballet Holds Auditions for Snow Queen Ballet

Los Angeles Dance Company Prepares for 13th Season of Popular Holiday Performance. - August 15, 2010 - California DanceArts

Prophet & The Cowboys of Apocalypse Receives 2010 Phoenix Music Awards ‘Record of the Year’ Award for Maiden Album Release "The Edge"

Prophet & The Cowboys of Apocalypse receives 2010 Phoenix Music Awards ‘Record of the Year’ award for maiden album release "The Edge." Produced by Prophet and co-produced and engineered by Larry Elyea at Mind’s Eye Digital Studio in Tempe, Arizona. The awards ceremony will be held November 18, 2010 at the Paramount Theater located on the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood, California. - August 14, 2010 - St. Madness

EMIT’s Music is Getting International Exposure

Recently Emit's music has been featured in several international podcast shows. With Reviewers hailing them with keeping Rock alive and well! Reviewers are saying their music is cutting edge, but can also do a tune that is radio as well as podcast worthy. - August 12, 2010 - Emit

Stop! Drop! Hip Hop and Rock Showcase at Orpheum Theatre Foxboro

The Orpheum Theatre Foxboro announces that the Stop! Drop! Hip-Hop and Rock Showcase will perform for one night only on August 21, 2010. This showcase will feature New England's up-and-coming acts, including Political Extinction, Pulse, Stop Ready, Krazed, Protege, and Erratik. Tickets are on sale through their box office at 1-800-838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. - August 11, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre

Violinist Diana Yukawa Headlines Picnic Concerts

English Heritage Picnic Concerts, as part of the Summer Proms, is one of the largest and most respected music events of the summer. This past Saturday saw thousands of people descend upon Kenwood House and the beautiful surroundings of Hampstead Heath to witness the young award-winning violinist... - August 11, 2010 - Diana Yukawa

The New York International Fringe Festival Presents the World Premiere of Banshee of Bainbridge Written by Jim Tierney

The year is 1985. After losing his mother to cancer, 33 year old Mij Sullivan, an Irish-American Bronx native, believes it is his duty to restore his once all Irish neighborhood back to the way it used to be. The only problem is that he must fight off the Puerto Ricans to claim it. With a handful of visits by a banshee who has journeyed from the motherland to give him strength, Mij transforms himself into a warrior, but finds that the battle might only exist within him. - August 10, 2010 - Banshee of Bainbridge - NY Fringe 2010

Innovative Resource for Practicing Guitar Helps Guitar Players to Progress Faster

Guitar players learn how to make a lot more progress with the help of the most advanced guitar practice tool. - August 10, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation

New Zealand Band Ross Royce Rock the Famous Whiskey a Gogo

New Zealand band Ross Royce perform a blistering set at the famous Whiskey a Gogo in L.A last Saturday night to fans and music industry figures. - August 10, 2010 - Ross Royce

Saint Avarice Raise Awareness for Cancer Through the Life Giving Project

Saint Avarice are on a life altering assignment to change the face of heavy metal music with their "Life Giving Project." The project will raise awareness and money to help the families of children suffering with cancer. Armed with their debut single, "Malice to Alice," the... - August 09, 2010 - Saint Avarice

Multiple Award Winning New Age / Classical Crossover Artist Catya Maré Goes Wacky Electronica

The Hollywood Music in Media Award and Billboard World Song Contest winner Catya Maré is ready to put out her next album, which is going to be a flirtingly humorous, sexy & slightly wacky CD, titled "Tell Me Why..." To be in stores by September 8th, 2010. A preview is available at http:// www.catyamare.com - August 08, 2010 - Catya Maré Music

Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks to Perform at Lauritzen Gardens Art in Bloom Festival

Popular Omaha entertainers Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks, will be featured performers at the Lauritzen Gardens annual Art in Bloom Festival, August 14 and 15, 2010. The duo will perform songs from Broadway, the Great American Songbook, and other jazz standards from 9:30-10:30 a.m. - August 07, 2010 - Mary Carrick Sings

Monarch Theater NYC Playwriting Workshop

Monarch Theater NYC presents award-winning playwrights Migdalia Cruz and John Jesurun, two artists known for their spirited and multidimensional approach to writing for the theater. The twice-weekly intensive playwriting workshop runs from October 5-November 30, 2010. - August 05, 2010 - Monarch Theater

Jireh Records Recording Artist B.DOT is Set to Release is New Single "Belief Over Fame"

New single to be released nationwide out of Maryland. - August 05, 2010 - Jireh Records

SloFunkPump Releases Sophomore Record "Jukebox"

New video "Highway Of Song" launches new SloFunkPump record - August 05, 2010 - SloFunkPump

Diana Yukawa Opens Jam Dubai

When other people are going on vacation, Diana Yukawa’s going to work. “Heathrow’s particularly busy today,” comments Diana Yukawa, down the phone from London, as she waits to board her Dubai flight for tonight’s show. “There’s huge groups of teenagers on... - August 02, 2010 - Diana Yukawa

The Kumpnee Release Their First Single 'Under a Spell'

Sydney based New Zealand Hip Hop group The Kumpnee, have released their first single ‘Under a Spell’ from their upcoming self funded debut album ‘The Kumpnee Ball’ which is due for release in September 2010. Founding members of The Kumpnee, Josh Gage and Ronnie Lavender... - August 01, 2010 - The Kumpnee

Emit Releases Singles for Summer Album Compilation

Local Oklahoma City band, Emit, has been releasing singles at the first of each month. These singles are leading up to a new album which will be released near the end of the summer of 2010. Emit is comprised of two cousins, Brian and Caleb Collins, along with Austin Brimacombe and Benjamin... - August 01, 2010 - Emit

The Members Are Back

The Members, the band that bought you the MTV hit "Working Girl" are back. The Members release "Live in Berlin" in The USA. The Members Digital Catalogue Finally available on iTunes It was 1979 when The Members first hit the US with what was then called the "2nd British... - July 31, 2010 - The Members

South Bay Ballet's Evyn Nicole Davis Receives Making A Difference Award for Contributions to Arts and Dance

South Bay Ballet dancer captures coveted Making A Difference award for fourth consecutive year. - July 31, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura

Up and Coming Musician Secures Contract with Independent Music Company Hip Muzik

Musician and composer Ron Perovich begins work with innovative music house, Hip Muzik - July 29, 2010 - Hip Muzik

South Bay Ballet Students Awarded Spectacular Summer Opportunities

Many of South Bay Ballet’s dancers have already packed their pointe shoes and stuffed their leotards and tights into a suitcase heading off to summer intensive programs at major dance companies all across the country. - July 29, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura

Orpheum Theatre Foxboro Nominated for 15 Awards in EMACT Competition

Bay Colony Productions at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro proudly announces that its production of Rent has received 15 of 17 possible nominations in the 2010 EMACT DASH Awards. Each year, the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres (EMACT) commemorates the best and most memorable... - July 28, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre

Louisville Orchestra Highlights Louisville in Concert

Two pieces (Fanfare for Louisville and Variations for Orchestra) in this program were commissioned by the Louisville Orchestra and were recorded on the LO's Frist Edition label. Mr. Luvisi recorded Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with the Louisville Orchestra under the Baton of Lawrence Leighton Smith in 1993. - July 26, 2010 - Louisville Orchestra

West Covina Symphony Presents "East Meets West," a Concert of Communities and Cultures

The West Covina Symphony presents a celebration of the diverse cultures in our communities, the coming together of people, young and old from all walks of life, to celebrate their cultures and their music. Saturday August 28, 2010 at 7:30pm at the Sophia B. Clarke Theater at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA. - July 26, 2010 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra

The Louisville Orchestra Brings LIFE to the IdeaFestival

The Louisville Orchestra Presents LIFE: A Journey Through Time A Brown-Forman L.O. WOW! Event Saturday, October 2, 2010 • 8:30pm • Whitney Hall On Saturday, October 2 at 8:30pm the Louisville Orchestra will perform LIFE: A Journey Through Time at Whitney Hall, an artistic collaboration... - July 25, 2010 - Louisville Orchestra

Family Fun Comes to Baltimore's Centerstage Pearlstone Theater

The Los Angeles based rock band for kids "The Party Animals" bring their special brand of celebration to Baltimore's Centerstage Pearlstone Theater for one weekend only July 30 - August 1, 2010. - July 23, 2010 - The Party Animals, LLC

Bardot Music Director Nick Rosen Announces Record Release Concert Friday, July 30th at the Los Angeles Theatre Center

A stellar lineup of musicians and vocalists is confirmed for Bardot music director Nick Rosen’s record release concert July 30th. The concert, to be held at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in downtown Los Angeles, is in support of Rosen’s forthcoming solo album, Into the Sky, which... - July 22, 2010 - Nick Rosen Music

Ballet Theatre Company Announces Roman Baca, as Artistic Director for the 9th Annual Nutcracker Performance

Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) is very pleased to announce that Roman Baca, Director of New York City based Exit 12 Dance Company and a former Marine, deployed to Fallujah, Iraq, in 2005, will be the Artistic Director for the 9th annual performances of BTC’s 2010 Nutcracker. For the past eight... - July 22, 2010 - Ballet Theatre Company

Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell to Make a Special Keith Whitley Presentation at the 2011 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Artist to The Stars, Corey Frizzell has been personally invited by Robert Lawson, Executive Director of the KY Music Hall of Fame and Museum, for a special presentation during the up-coming 2011 KY Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in honor of the late Keith Whitley. The red carpet event will... - July 22, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Rock the Night Away with The Wedding Singer at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro

The Orpheum Theatre Foxboro invites you to rock the night away, 80’s style, with The Wedding Singer, a Tony-nominated musical, which will be performed August 6 – 8 and August 13 – 15 in Foxboro, MA. Based on the hit 1998 film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding... - July 20, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre

OKC Based Stonewater Bring Crowd to Their Feet Opening for Eddie Money at Luckystar Casino Clinton Oklahoma

StoneWater, a popular rock band from Oklahoma City, has been featured on many local and national radio and television stations. Most known for their single “Hero,” StoneWater was asked to open for Eddie Money this past week after their highly acclaimed show opening for Creedence Clearwater Revisited just weeks ago at luckystar Casino Clinton Oklahoma. - July 19, 2010 - StoneWater

The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic OPUS 28 Concerts Features Seven of the Area’s Most Talented Young Artists on August 6 and 8

August 8th post-concert dinner at Fiamme Restaurant & Bar to raise funds in support of future performances. - July 19, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic

Recent Headlines Within Performing Arts Companies

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