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Chapel Hill Couple Donate $50,000 to Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Charles and Shirley Weiss of Chapel Hill have donated $50,000 to the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle to establish an endowment for up-and-coming solo artists. - October 20, 2007 - The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Local Rotary Club Decides to Use Prison Gang for Fundraising Event
Get ready for a fundraiser like no other fundraiser. The Pocomoke City Rotary Club will be hosting a fundraising event featuring a live performance by The Folsom Prison Gang; a North Carolina based Johnny Cash tribute band. The Gang rolls into town on Saturday, January 19th 2008. This all-ages... - October 19, 2007 - The Folsom Prison Gang
The Blue Stater Comedy Tour: Political Stand-up Comedy 10/18 in Chicago
The Blue Stater Comedy Tour will be debuting in Chicago on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 8:00 PM at Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. The Blue Stater Comedy Tour is guaranteed to take on and tackle all the subjects that are on the minds of the well read people who are wondering what the hell happened to our country, and rile and ruffle the feathers of all those who don't think there is a problem. - October 19, 2007 - The Edge Comedy Club @ CCPA
The Grip Weeds Make the Journey "From Basement to Billboard" a Reality
New Jersey pop-psyche band The Grip Weeds heads for CMJ Music Marathon with lead single "Salad Days" lodged in Top 10 on Billboard's Underground Garage Chart. - October 17, 2007 - The Grip Weeds
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Free Benefit Concert is Grand Finale of 35th Annual Kingstree Pig Pickin’ Festival
Thousands making their way to Kingstree, South Carolina for highly anticipated concert event of the year. - October 15, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Benefit Concert
Worldwide Musician Golden Boy (Fospassin) Releases New Single, "Dirty Crunk," in Digital Stores on 12/12/2007; Hiphop and Alternative Together
Golden Boy (Fospassin) will be publishing his new release "Dirty Crunk" as a single album of 2 songs with "Hawaii.Get ready to buy yours by 12/12/2007 for holidays on itunes,napster,Amazon.com,connect,rhapsody and others.We are not those big artists with no talent...We keep it real.Radio stations and televisions will never stop us in our duties by not being fair to play our songs. - October 14, 2007 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)
"The Party Animals" on a Tour of European Armed Forces Bases
This Press Release outlined our upcoming European Tour. We traveled to five different countries in Europe (Germany, England, Belgium, Norway, and the Netherlands). We performed on US and NATO military bases. The show was for our fighting troops families and children that have been stationed over seas. - October 06, 2007 - The Party Animals, LLC
The Jitter Critters New York Debut at New World Stages
On October 27th, 2007 The Jitter Critters, the a new educational entertainment group for children will be taking on New York City at New World Stages. With educational songs about brushing teeth, eating fruits and vegetables, reading books and much more, these fun-loving Crittters help re-inforce positive behaviors for children. - October 04, 2007 - The Jitter Criitters
NPR Finds Blind Texas Saxophonist in Zimbabwe?
Blind jazz saxophonist, Kevin Brown, recently had the pleasure of doing an interview with Dick Gordan from NPR. A most moving, and inspiring interview. - September 24, 2007 - Curse Buster Sound
Golden Boy (Fospassin) New Album "Top Feeling" Now available on iTunes and Amazon.com
The new album "Top Feeling" of Golden boy (Fospassin) the ultimate songwriter and king of the new way hiphop available on Amazon.com, itunes, rhapsody, emusic, napster and others. Download and order the CD on Amazon.com - September 23, 2007 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)
Common Ground Theatre Determined to Keep Dr. Floyd Gaffney’s Work and Dream Alive – Kicks Off New Shows on September 30th
The Common Ground Theatre's Board of Directors unanimously decided to move forward on the productions that the late Dr. Floyd Gaffney had been working on, including, “Awaiting Judgment,” by Art Cribbs; “Christmas is Comin’ Uptown,” by Udell and Rose; and “Jazz Queens Cast Blue Shadows,” by Anthony Drummond and Floyd Gaffney. - September 22, 2007 - Common Ground Theatre
Maniacal Plan to Perform at Benefit Rock Concert, Augusta Maine 9/22
Maniacal Plan, the rock outfit from NYC, will perform at the Rock Against Rape benefit concert in Augusta, Maine on September 22nd. - September 20, 2007 - Maniacal Plan
New England String Ensemble Premiers New WGBH Studio
Live radio sneak preview of season opener in new WGBH studio of “Hungarian Dance,” NESE performs works of Hungarian composers Hubay, Bartok and Kurtag, featuring international award winning violinist, Irina Muresanu. - September 18, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert Giving Back to the Children of South Carolina
S.D. Professionals, LLC and The Randy Parton Theater announced today that they will present the First Annual Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert, in an effort to raise awareness throughout South Carolina for the non-profit’s cause, providing children’s books to participating community children every month until the age of five. The family, fun-filled event will feature must-see performances from Jacob Timmons, Randy Parton, Heidi Lou Parton, Ryan Morris & The Moonlight Bandits. - September 12, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Benefit Concert
Ballet Tech Cincinnati Moves Into New World Headquarters
ballet tech cincinnati held its first rehearsal in its new Kennedy Heights world headquarters facility on Saturday, September 08, 2007. With the Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Electric Jazz and Student Orchestra, they did a run-through rehearsal of Act I of the World Premier of The Jazzy... - September 12, 2007 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Allhiphop.Com's Breeding Ground Enrolls VA Artist, R.E.U.B, Into The New Freshman Class
VA Artist R.E.U.B. chosen for Breeding Ground section of #1 site hip-hop website, Allhiphop.com - September 12, 2007 - R.E.U.B.
Randy Parton Theatre Plans Community Appreciation Month
The Randy Parton Theatre has announced “Community Appreciation Month” during the month of September. Special “two for one” ticket prices will be available during the month. Randy Parton "Little Bit of Life" also includes special tribute to North Carolina icons. - September 04, 2007 - Randy Parton Theatre
Blue Jar Signs Licensing Deal, 3 Year Management Deal and Tour of India 08
N. Ireland's only Gypsy Jazz band joins forces with 14 other international acts for a well publicized tour of India. They will also combine their skills in a highly desirable compilation cd accompanying the trip. - September 04, 2007 - Blue Jar
Curtis Macdonald - New CMMP CD Release "Cheshire Moon"
Curtis Macdonald creates a collection of New Modern Day Jazz Standards that weave a tapestry of traditional jazz piano trio with modern electronica. - September 04, 2007 - Curtis Macdonald
Wendy of ABC's Fat March Releases Solo CD "As I Am"
Wendy Alane Wright, a former backup singer for Wayne Brady, Candy Dulfer, Johnny Lang and Billie Myers and star of ABC’s reality show “Fat March” has released her solo CD, “As I Am.” - August 30, 2007 - Wendy Wright Entertainment
Shad Harris's New Band "The Groovenators" Perform September 1st at The Saloon
The Groovenators consist of Shad Harris on vocals and keytar; Gary Hamilton on guitar, tenor sax, and vocals; Dave Peters on drums; and Myron Pipkin on bass. The Groovenators are a funky, soulful, swinging, West Coast Blues Band, based in California's Big Central Valley. - August 29, 2007 - The Groovenators
Party with the Rat Pack in Off-Broadway Show "Sinatra and Friends"
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., and Marilyn Monroe continue their stay at the HA! Comedy Club in Times Square after rave reviews. - August 27, 2007 - HA! Comedy Club and the Theater at HA!
I’m Not Crazy CD — the Madness of Coping with Stress
Jeff Stone’s new CD release “I’m Not Crazy” explores the madness behind coping with stress and finding the inner strength to pull it all together. - August 23, 2007 - Jeff Stone Rocks.com
New England String Ensemble Announces Flute Competition
New England String Ensemble seeks flutists 18 and younger, living in the New England Region to compete for a chance to win scholarships and a solo performance with NESE in their December concerts. - August 21, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
Two International Master Pianists Unite to Perform a Classical & Jazz Tour Featuring Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition
Pianists Eyran Katsenelenbogen and Andrei Ivanovitch to perform together a series of concerts in Germany during October 2007. - August 17, 2007 - Eyran Records
Brooklyn Youth Examine Life on the Streets of Brooklyn and for Youth in Darfur with Their Stirring Production of "the Gift"
Brooklyn based, Revelation Performing Arts Studio’s, Shared Theatre Education Program (S.T.E.P), is dedicating their summer production “The Gift” to Help Darfur Now, Inc. (HDN) “The Gift” depicts life on the streets of Brooklyn and in Darfur through the eyes of young... - August 15, 2007 - Revelation Perfoming Arts Studio, Inc.
Hard Work Pays Off for Scribble Jam 2007 Beatbox Champion Poizunus
Considered Canada’s most prominent beatboxer Poizunus can now add Scribble Jam 2007 Beatbox Champion to his list of accomplishments. After travelling to Cincinnati, Ohio for 3 straight years Poizunus made it clear that this was his year to win or else retire from the battling scene for... - August 14, 2007 - Poizunus
Music Producer, Benny Da Kidd, is Featured as Part of the "Future Rock Royalty" Ad Campaign by Elvis Shoes
Music producer, Benny Da Kidd, to appear in the Fall 2007 ad campaign that marks the first ever signature footwear collection inspired by the King of Rock ’N’ Roll. The Elvis Shoes "Future Rock Royalty" ad campaign embodies the spirit of personal creativity and self-expression inherent to the King of Rock ’N’ Roll and the Elvis Shoes collection. - August 13, 2007 - Benny Da Kidd
Fleas Perform in Our Nation's Capital: the Flea Circus Comes to Washington DC
This summer, our nation's flea circus will not play in the White House or in the Halls of Congress. Instead it will take place at Washington's weirdest venue- The Palace of Wonders- as the Acme Flea Circus performs two shows on Sunday, August 26. - August 10, 2007 - Acme Clown Company
Wu-Tang Clan Adds Band for Rock the Bells Tour
Stone Mecca joins rap pioneers The Wu-Tang Clan on stage at the North American Rock the Bells Festival - August 09, 2007 - Touch the Music Records
Michigan’s Most Creative Meeting Space Re-Launches with Open House
The Boardwalk Creative Center, Michigan's Most Creative Meeting Space, is having an open house to celebrate its grand opening in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event will feature refreshments, a tour of the multi-room facility, and an iPod nano giveaway. The open house will be held at 2803 Boardwalk in Ann Arbor on August 16 and 17 from 11 AM until 4 PM. All meeting planners, event coordinators, and artists are especially encouraged to attend. - August 07, 2007 - Boardwalk Creative Center
Cheril N. Clarke Brings Intimate Chaos to the Main Stage
Temptation. Seduction. Drama: Sizzling lesbian romance journeys from ecstasy to turmoil and back again - August 06, 2007 - Clarke Productions LLC
Better Get Ready! - The New Album from Grafted is Now Available
Better Get Ready! - the new release from Grafted, is now available. A CD Release Party is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. August 12 at The Park Theatre in North Vernon, Indiana. Tickets are free and donations are accepted. - August 06, 2007 - Grafted
Ground Up & Rising, a South Florida-Based Theater Company, Presents The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, an Obie Award Winning Play, at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus
Ground Up & Rising, a 501©3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the arts in South Florida, today announced their production of The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus. The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, an Obie Award winning play by David... - August 03, 2007 - Ground Up & Rising, Inc.
Atlanta Welcomes a New Regional Opera Company
The Atlanta performing arts scene has a serious new player in the game. OperaSouth, Inc. was formed as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization during the last quarter of 2006 and with nine performance credits in its first six months, has since been relentless in its pursuit of new performance... - August 01, 2007 - Opera South, Inc.
Star Search Casting Announces The 2007 "Best Talent Awards"
"Hollywood has finally figured out this is the best way to get brand new talent." - Lauren Regall, NBC News. Star Search Casting is pleased to announce their endorsement and sponsorship of the 2007 Best Talent Awards. - July 31, 2007 - Star Search Casting, LLC.
Atlanta’s Newest Theatre Group to Produce “Parting” by Nubia Kai
Tafari Jirani Theatre members from Howard University, Spelman College, California Institute of the Arts, Roosevelt University, and University of West Georgia return home to Atlanta to stage its third production on August 4 in the Southwest Arts Center Tafari Jirani Theatre, Atlanta’s newest... - July 30, 2007 - Tafari Jirani Theatre Company
Randy Ellefson to Issue New Album July 31; Mp3s and New Website Available
Hard rock instrumental guitarist Randy Ellefson will release his second album, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid, on July 31, 2007. The first single, “Blue Sky,” is now available as a free download. He has also released a new website, www.randyellefson.com, with streaming audio and a free Demo Club membership allowing more mp3s, videos, guitar tablature, and other items. - July 29, 2007 - Randy Ellefson
It's a Singer Thing
It’s a singer thing - vocal training CD. “It’s a singer thing” – is an exciting vocal training CD that both beginner and professional vocalists can use daily to become the best singers they have ever been. The secret of top performing singers. A training volume in CD format. Exclusively produced by Kyle' Music. - July 27, 2007 - Ian Vos Productions
B2K Rapper Lil Fizz: Solo EP Digital Success Story
His “Pay Day” finally arrived. Hip-Hop and R&B superstar Lil Fizz of the multi-platinum group B2K conquered the internet music community with the release of his first solo EP, “Pay Day.” Available exclusively through digital download, “Pay Day” transformed... - July 26, 2007 - Lil Fizz
Norbet Records Unleashes Long Awaited Debut Album “Just Norwood”
Norbet Records hits the airwaves with Pop/R&B Crooner Norwood Young. The sexy and sultry album is available now. - July 19, 2007 - Norwood Young
Military Veteran Recording Artist, Eric Lopez, Invited to Compete in Armed Forces FameCast.com Competition
Military veteran Eric Lopez is has been writing and singing music privately for over 15 years and is now beginning to share his music with the world. A self trained vocalist with an incredible operatic range likened to Bono of the world famous band, U2. Eric is currently completing an album titled "In The Trenches," an acoustical studio album based on life experiences involved with being a military member, infatuation, love, the journey to manhood, and the things that Eric is passionate about. - July 19, 2007 - Eric Lopez Music
Award-Winning Composer Russ Landau Scores CBS Hit Series "Survivor: China" - Share the Experience at www.landaus-travels.blogspot.com
Composer Russ Landau documents his experience as he travels across China in search of ancient sounds to incorporate in the soundtrack and theme song of the next Survivor 15. Check it out at http://www.landaus-travels.blogspot.com - July 19, 2007 - Russ Landau
Bay Area Alternative Rock Band, The Dystrict, Wins Mix 106.5 FM Battle of the Bands
The Dystrict will Open for Major Recording Artists, Brandi Carlile and Mandy Moore at San Jose’s Premiere Free Summer Concert Series, Music in the Park - July 19, 2007 - The Dystrict
Texas Biker Band Elvis Tribute CD "Going Back to Memphis: A Biker Band Tribute to Elvis"
Band to Donate Royalty to BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) and St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. - July 18, 2007 - Jambone Records
B2K Rapper Lil Fizz Met by Adoring Fans at Myspace Block Party
Lil Fizz proved his unbeatable star power, creating a stir at the Grand Opening Block Party, an exclusive VIP event hosted by internet giant Myspace.com. - July 18, 2007 - Lil Fizz
B2K Rapper Lil Fizz Transforms Into Celebrity Radio DJ for a Day
Lil Fizz to Host Internet Interactive Radio Show and Talk Live with Fans - July 18, 2007 - Lil Fizz
A&E’s Ultimate KISS Fan Teams with AboutFace USA Charity for Tribute Song Benefit
Bob Brunson, the Ultimate KISS Fan on A&E/Gene Simmon’s Family Jewels has teamed with Chicago-based charity About Face USA to donate 25% of all proceeds from purchases/downloads of the tribute song “Friends with Painted Faces.” - July 15, 2007 - BrunsonWorld
B2K Rapper Lil Fizz Featured on Yahoo! Music
Hip-Hop and R&B superstar Lil Fizz of the multi-platinum group B2K is the latest artist featured on Yahoo! Music. - July 14, 2007 - Lil Fizz
Lokixximo Bringing Back the New York Latin Flava to Speakers
The new reggaeton stars Lokixximo are exploding back onto the mixtape scene with a classic hot new cd "Los locos tambien comen da mixtape," bringing back that New York latin flava back into speakers with 13 exclusive tracks. - July 14, 2007 - Lokixximo Music