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Band Hopes Individual Contributions Through Fundraising Website Will Help in Difficult Times
Phoenix-based Whiskey Six looks to new crowdfunding site, Kickstarter.com, to help raise capital needed to compete in the chaotic music business. - November 11, 2010 - Whiskey Six
Present Project 2010: Letters to Santa
Present Project 2010: Letters to Santa by Mandy Kutschied and Leah Adcock-Starr directed by Leah Adcock-Starr and Benjamin Kutschied. Naughty? Nice? Upright Egg’s 4th annual holiday happening features food and drink, live theatrical performances, and the fat man himself. Don’t be a Scrooge; all profits go to charity. - November 10, 2010 - Upright Egg Theatre Company
Pop / Electronica Artist Catya Maré Considered for 22 Grammy Nominations, and Her New EP "Talk Talk Talk" in Stores Worldwide by November 15th
The multiple award winning songwriter / violinist and music producer Catya Maré, who at this time is considered for 22 Grammy nominations, releases a new EP, titled "Talk Talk Talk" (Three not serious songs about Love, Death and Walking The Talk...). This self deprecating, humorous and sexy EP will be available from every major music outlet, such as Amazon, iTunes and CD Baby by November 15th, 2010. - November 07, 2010 - Catya Maré Music
Swedish Glee Club Celebrates the Holidays with a Concert and Smorgasboard
Waukegan Swedish Glee Club Celebrates 105 Years of song with Julmiddag The Waukegan Swedish Glee Club, founded December 8, 1905, will celebrate its annual Julmiddag on December 12, 2010 at the Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Road in Wheeling. The program will begin at 3 pm with the... - November 05, 2010 - Swedish Glee Club
Brooklyn Children's Theatre Winter 2011 Acting Classes and Scholarships
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre (BCT), a children’s musical theatre program that presents new and original works written by local writers, is accepting enrollment for their Winter 2011 acting classes which run Jan 3-Feb 17, 2011. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. - November 04, 2010 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
Bella Donna to Bring Enchanted Evening to Grove Theater in Upland
The national touring act, Bella Donna - A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac makes a tour stop at the vintage Grove Theatre in Old Town Upland Saturday November 27, 2010 at 8pm. - November 03, 2010 - Bella Donna Rumours of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
Douglas Drama Group's Latest Production is 'Third Week in August'
'Third Week in August' a hilarious comedy by Peter Gordon will be presented by Douglas Drama Group on 24th, 26th & 27th November 2010 at 7:30pm, at Parbold Women’s Institute - November 03, 2010 - Douglas Drama Group
Rock Star Partners with Tom Hess Music Corporation to Help Rock Bands to Become Hugely Successful
Up and coming bands are taught to avoid common music career mistakes by a famous rock star. - November 02, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
The Future is Looking More Than Ok for Medallion Music
Medallion Music, a division of Medallion Media Group Inc., has proudly become executive producer on the album Home by OK Sweetheart. - October 30, 2010 - Medallion Press
A Night Full of Love and Music for Mr. Joe Jonas - Bluesman
The Joe Jonas Benefit Concert, 6 pm in Dallas, Texas at the Lakewood Theater. Starring Anson Funderburgh, Howard Scott, Zac Harmon, The Silvertones, Hash Brown, Jimmy Preacher Ellis, Dallas Blues Divas Revue, Cookie McGee and the Briefcase Blues Band. Tickets on sale now at http://lakewoodtheater.com. - October 28, 2010 - Joe Jonas Benefit Concert
Restaurant Magic Business LLC Adds Magical Entertainment to Dine-In Experience
Restaurant Magic Business LLC generates results for the bottom line as restaurant owners add more in-house entertainment. - October 26, 2010 - Kostya Magic Entertainment
The Double Rainbow Ranch Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Simrit Kaur
Soulful Kirtan Musician Performs in Boulder on October 23, 2010 - October 22, 2010 - Simrit Kaur
Music & Mischief Media’s CEO Serves as Panelist at 2010 UMMA Convention
October 14th - 16th, 2010 at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center in Kansas City, MO, the United Minority Media Association held its annual Midwest/Southeast Regional Conference. This event covered a multitude of topics with distinguished guests from around the country sharing their expertise and... - October 22, 2010 - Music & Mischief Media Group
The Rhythms of Brazil Comes to Life in Kuala Lumpur
Grupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia (GBCM) is proud to announce its 7th Annual Festival, Ritmo Do Brasil 2010 which runs from the 3rd to the 7th of November 2010. Ritmo Do Brasil or Rhythm Of Brazil, aims to spread the vibrant energy and vivacious spirit of Brazil – a mix of Portuguese, African... - October 21, 2010 - Groupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia
King Edward Music Announces 9 Door Empire Debut Single Release "Breakdown"
King Edward Music releases debut Single “Breakdown” of recent signing 9 Door Empire, a young Electronic Rock Band, from Los Angeles. - October 19, 2010 - King Edward Music
Mike Ellis Music Instruction Has Released a Book for Guitar That Will Revolutionize How Students Learn Chords on the Guitar
With this revolutionary method for learning chords on the guitar, the language of chord titles is taught without staff lines, note reading, or years of study. Author Michael Ellis says, "Students will never again have to use a computer or handheld device to look up chords, one at a time." He also claims that students can learn to make over 16,000 chords in just days. This sounds impossible, but Mr. Ellis has offered $100 cash to anybody who can disprove his claim. - October 18, 2010 - Mike Ellis Music Instruction
The Volitains Release New Single 'Lovely Bones'/'Joy' on 15th November, via the Playground Records
Following on from the 'Underground' success of their debut single and EP, alternative retro rock darlings The Volitains return with their new single 'Lovely Bones'/'Joy'. - October 16, 2010 - The Volitains
The Orlando Magic Partners with Event Magic USA
Event Magic USA has partnered with NBA team, The Orlando Magic, bringing live entertainment to their fans at all home games. - October 15, 2010 - Kostya Magic Entertainment
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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.
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