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Retro Still Rocks on Boopity Bop
Jeff Stone’s new CD proves that retro styles of music still rock. - February 20, 2008 - Jeff Stone Rocks.com
Dietrich & Chevalier, the Musical
Their love, their war, their songs. The passion that endured a World War, a trial for treason and two lifetimes. Featuring 15 of their signature songs. - February 19, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Got Any tar?... 'Apes Follow IPO to Chapel Hill
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing at the first ever International Pop Overthrow (IPO) Festival in Chapel Hill on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 8:30 pm. - February 17, 2008 - The Fire Apes
Black & Bluestein
Jerry Mayer’s engaging dramedy, set in 1963 St. Louis. A Jewish liberal finds that breaking the color barrier could break his bank account and his marriage. You’ll laugh… You’ll cry…You’ll think. - February 15, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
A Bit of Irish - Chris Sullivan’s 9th Annual Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
A raucous St. Patrick’s Day hooley (party) and celebration of Ireland in songs, poems, limericks and stories. - February 15, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
‘Apes Embark on Rock and Roll Adventure
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, draw the focus on The Rock and Roll Report for Tuesday, February 12, 2008. - February 14, 2008 - The Fire Apes
The Town of Hempstead on Long Island Welcomes RandirobicsTM for an Unforgettable Children’s Fitness Event
RandirobicsTM comes to The Town of Hempstead on April 24th and 25th for a children’s fitness entertainment event - February 13, 2008 - Randimedia
15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest Declares Johnny Rodgers a Winner
After reviewing thousand of entries, music judges select Johnny Rodgers' song Home to Mendocino as best in category. - February 13, 2008 - Johnny Rodgers
Your 33 Black Angels to Embark on U.S. Tour in Support of Lonely Street After Glowing Rolling Stone Review
New York band Your 33 Black Angels will be taking their live showcase to the southern and western United States in support of their debut album, “Lonely Street.” The tour will make stops in various cities including New Orleans, LA, Flagstaff, AZ, Albuquerque, NM, Los Angeles, CA, Riverside, CA, Portland, OR and Austin, TX. The band will be performing in Austin, TX on March 13th during the South by Southwest music festival. - February 10, 2008 - Your 33 Black Angels
Radio Orphans Podcast 137 Now Available
Episode 137 of the Radio Orphans Podcast is now available and includes independent music from Blood Red Sun, Strangers In Wonderland, Hinterland, Abra Moore, redstarrising, Clarity and The Brothers P, and Radio Orphans. - February 09, 2008 - Radio Orphans
Hindu Kush Beats Out 70 Acts to Win Battle of the Bands and Has "Day Fire" Featured in Warner Bros Film
New Psychedelic Dance Rock band has two big wins in one week. - February 08, 2008 - Hindu Kush
Classic Audio Poems Make the Perfect Gay Gift This Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day, the world's first online audio bookshop for the gay community -- Qclassics.com -- is giving away free downloadable love poems, voiced by some of the UK's leading film and stage actors, including stars from Broadway and London's famous West End. - February 07, 2008 - Qclassics
Multi-Talented Artist/Producer Christina K. Enters Licensing Agreement with MTV Networks to Feature Original Songs and Production
2008 is set to be a very big year for Christina K., as her catchy and original tunes find a home with one of the worlds most popular music networks. - February 06, 2008 - Christina K.
Sarasota Youth Opera Enrollment Up by 75 Percent
Sarasota Opera is happy to announce that 100 young people are enrolled in Sarasota Youth Opera for the Spring Session, which is more than a 75-percent increase over last term. Singers are currently learning the music for Canadian composer Dean Burry’s "The Hobbit," which will have... - February 03, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Myxing It Up: Apes Pickup Another Spotlight
Myxer Inc., today announced that “Hey Kate!” from The Fire Apes as the Myxer “Pick of the Day” (POTD) for Wednesday, January 30th. The POTD is exclusively featured on the homepage of Myxer website. Roughly 150,000 users visit the Myxer website daily, and every user who signs... - February 01, 2008 - The Fire Apes
Building Bridges with Cotton Candy
American youth circus holds Cotton Candy Social to preview documentary about collaboration with Jewish/Arab youth circus in Israel. - February 01, 2008 - Circus Day Foundation/Circus Harmony
A Valentine for Santa Monica American Cultural Youth Ambassadors. “The Little Girls” Rock the Playhouse, 80’s Music Phenomenon Reunites.
It’s original 80's girls group “The Little Girls” in Concert performing old and new material off their soon to be released album - a special appearance at the intimate Santa Monica Playhouse in a one night only special benefit concert for the Playhouse American Cultural Youth Ambassadors’ UK ’08 Tour. - January 29, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
J Henry Returns with CODE RED - CD Release Party January 31st Crash Mansion New York City
J-Henry is back with his sophomore album CODE RED, digitally available on January 29, 2008 on all major digital service providers. J-Henry along with co-producer & guitarist Anthony Krizan (former guitarist for the '90s band the Spin Doctors) added a lot of texture and instrumentation to this CD. The Code Red CD Release Party will be held in NYC's Crash Mansion on January 31, 2008. - January 28, 2008 - J Henry
Nashville Singer/Songwriter Bobby Pizazz Performs in Concert at French Quarter Cafe
Nashville singer/songwriter Bobby Pizazz performs in concert at French Quarter Cafe, Saturday evening, February 2, 2008 celebrating the kick-off of Mardi Gras 2008. Pizzaz and his four-piece band, Rhythm Train, “featuring: John Heinrich, Eddie Watson John Terrance and Hugh Waddell”... - January 27, 2008 - Bobby Pizazz
Podium Master Joins the Parnassus Institute
Podium Master, the leading authority in presentational and public speaking training and speech coaching, has joined forces with the Parnassus Institute, an educational organization long dedicated to the transcendence of the Presentational and Leadership Arts. "This will provide us with access... - January 27, 2008 - Parnassus Institute
Santa Monica Playhouse Family Theatre Musical Matinee Series Presents Mary-Mary, Quite Contrary; Popular Production for Kids 2 to 102 Extended
You’re never too old to believe. A host of colorful storybook characters, unceremoniously plunked into 2008, confronts the miracles and mysteries of modern living as they try to convince a quirky Mary-Mary - so named by a mother who loved Mother Goose rhymes - that you’re never too old to believe in fairytales. - January 25, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Smith Street Records Announcement: The Jones Street Boys Appearing at Sundance Film Festival
After touring the Midwest in December, The Jones Street Boys are pleased to announce two appearances at the Sundance Film Festival. - January 19, 2008 - The Jones Street Boys
Eyran Records Releases Exclusive Digital - Only Single, Somthin’ N’You
Master pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen and body percussionist Jimmy Elcock to pre-release the title-track single from their new album on Eyran Records. - January 12, 2008 - Eyran Records
Finalists Announced in String Competition
New England String Ensemble Announces Finalists in 12th Annual String Competition. - January 10, 2008 - New England String Ensemble
Rapper GAHD Promotes Himself as the Entity “GAHD Inc.” and Offers Shares in His Privately Held Company
Rapper GAHD offers the public a chance to invest in his work by incorporating himself and allowing fans to share in his success. - January 09, 2008 - GAHD Inc.
Fire Apes Set to Perform at POPAsheville Music Festival
The Fire Apes, an award winning Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing as part of the POPAsheville Festival on January 20th, at 9:00 pm at Stella Blue in Asheville, North Carolina. - January 09, 2008 - The Fire Apes
Triahn Entertainment Announces The Generations of Comedy Tour Event
Comedy show featuring comedians of different perspectives and generations to be held at The Orchards in Chambersburg, PA on January 25, 2008. - January 09, 2008 - Triahn Entertainment
Launch of A Ballesteros Production Website
A Ballesteros Production is pleased to announce the launch of its newly developed website (www.aballesterosproduction.com). A Ballesteros Production is Washington, DC’s newest Christian-based dramatic stage entertainment company. The production company is set to debut Lavern Ballesteros'... - January 08, 2008 - Ballesteros Productions
Apes Close 2007 as AirSpun's "Best Rock" AirGods
AirSpun, Inc. today announced The Fire Apes AirSpun’s "Best of 2007" Music AirGods poll in the Rock genre category. - January 07, 2008 - The Fire Apes
Mimi Stillman to Perform with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Internationally-acclaimed flutist Mimi Stillman will perform with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle at their January 20 concert. This will mark the third collaboration between Stillman and the orchestra. - January 06, 2008 - The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Kalliope Stage is Alive and Well and Staying in Cleveland
Paul Gurgol, artistic director of Kalliope Stage, a non-profit producer and developer of American musical theater based in Cleveland Heights, OH, announced today that the theater has met its fund-raising goal of $50,000, the minimum funding required to continue its planned 2007-2008 season. Like... - January 05, 2008 - Kalliope Stage
Mozart Makes This Band More Than a Band
Music students at the Crane School of Music apply their Classical music studies to a unique setting: a Ska-Punk band. - January 05, 2008 - Behind Bad Luck!
Chicago Dance Band Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Classic Style
Teddy Lee Orchestra one of America's last great dance bands celebrates its 50th year of performing the music of an era and releasing a CD: "An American Dance Band" Teddy Lee Orchestra. - December 31, 2007 - Teddy Lee Orchestra
The Dead Pyates Society to Auction Title of Their Debut Album on Ebay
The Dead Pyrates Society are putting the naming rights to their debut album for sale on eBay. As veterans of the music world for nearly forty years, the Dead Pyrates have decided that it is time to release an independent record to celebrate their heritage as musicians. - December 30, 2007 - Dead Pyrates Society
Indie Band Releases Entire Album as a Free Enhanced Podcast
Minneapolis, Minnesota based Radio Orphans are releasing their new album entitled "Unclaimed Freight" in its entirety, as part of their free weekly podcast. - December 30, 2007 - Radio Orphans
Premier Studio of Dance Offers Discounts on Webkinz Plush Toys
Beginning in January 2008, the Premier Studio of Dance will begin offering Webkinz as part of their retail merchandise through the Premier Studio of Dance’s online store. In addition to their long line of dancewear, dance shoes and Mia Bella Gourmet candles, the Premier Studio of Dance will also offer its customers with discounted prices on Webkinz. - December 28, 2007 - Premier Studio of Dance
Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Placement Classes
Placement classes for singers who plan to join Sarasota Youth Opera will be held Thursday and Friday, January 10 and January 11. The program is open to all students age 8 (or who entered third grade in 2007) through high school. These classes are necessary and students who are interested in... - December 23, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Fire Apes Grab Spotlight on IndieSolo
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be the featured artist on IndieSolo.com on Friday, December 21, 2007. - December 22, 2007 - The Fire Apes
Electronic-Music Duo Offers Its Live Act on eBay
The “Makers of Sense” will perform anywhere in the U.S.A. at the highest bidder’s 2008 New Year's Eve event or celebration. Bids start at only one thousand dollars... plus shipping and handling. - December 19, 2007 - labo_labs
Guitarist Randy Ellefson Releases New Single
Randy Ellefson has released a new hard rock song “The Key” as a free download in support of his second album, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid. - December 18, 2007 - Randy Ellefson
Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson Releases Video
Randy Ellefson has released a new video for the song “Better Things To Do” in support of his second album, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid. - December 17, 2007 - Randy Ellefson
The Quest for a Christmas Number 7
The Black Mountains have set their sights on a heady target of the chart number seven spot this Christmas armed only with a couple of quid, a smattering of musical ability and a belief in a free-thinking public. - December 14, 2007 - The Black Mountains
Celebrated New Music CD Promotes Relaxation on 13 Native American Wood & Clay Flutes
A serene and melodic CD, “Following the Call” aids listeners in accessing intuition and personal discovery while meditating or relaxing. A former student of R. Carlos Nakai, Ann Licater delivers original music on a myriad of flutes in this debut CD co-produced by Grammy® Nominee Gentle Thunder. - December 13, 2007 - The B Company
The City of Brotherly Love Welcomes the Image City
Discreet Charm Productions, Philadelphia and Rochester-based independent film company comes to Philadelphia for a night of films, music, and art. - December 13, 2007 - Discreet Charm Productions
Boston Pops Holiday Concert Auction to Benefit New England String Ensemble
NESE Music Director Federico Cortese Conducts Boston Pops Holiday Concerts. - December 13, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
The ‘Shooz are Back
10-Piece Nu Shooz Orchestra Unveils New Material in Two Performances at the Legendary Jimmy Mak’s Jazz Club - December 11, 2007 - Nu Shooz Orchestra
The Jones Street Boys Named New York City's "Artist of the Month" by the Deli Magazine
Brooklyn, NY-based band The Jones Street Boys have been described as "bluegrass, blues and good old fashioned rock and roll." After releasing their debut album "Overcome" in October 2007, the band has been named New York City's "Artist of the Month" by The Deli Magazine, and has recently announced a December 2007 tour. - December 09, 2007 - The Jones Street Boys
LaughTour 2008 to Make History at the Historic Five Flags Theater in Dubuque
Hey Dubuque; Get ready for an evening of spectacular entertainment at the Five Flags Theater. The Magnificent Mark "The Knife" Faje, will be headlining this "one night only". He has been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman (three times), NBC's America's Got Talent, Comedy Central and the Discovery Channel did a half hour special on his unique skills. He will be joined by top Midwest-touring stand-up comedians. - December 06, 2007 - Lullo Entertainment
Controversial Rapper Spitzer Leashes Out at President Bush
Midwest Rapper Spitzer leashes out at President Bush in American Dream - December 05, 2007 - Spitzer Entertainment
Jazz My Soul is Picked as a Top 25 Release of 2007
The editors at Indie-music.com have selected "Jazz My Soul" (Rhythm Dynamics Inc.) from thousands of CDs as one of the top 25 independent releases of 2007. - December 05, 2007 - Rhythm Dynamics, Inc.