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Cheers to the New Year at Fenix
2016 is quickly approaching and time is running out to get tickets to dine and be entertained this New Year’s Eve at Fenix. A special prix fixe dinner will be served, the band Aja Vu will perform the music of Steely Dan and Chicago, and you’ll receive complimentary champagne to toast... - November 26, 2015 - Fenix
Let’s Shape the Future of LGBTQ Travel
Explore the New Online Platform That Connects LGBTQ Travelers with LGBTQ Guides. - November 25, 2015 - Rainbow Campaign
"A Bright Tomorrow": A Song of Goodness Coming During Turbulent Times, Out to Global Audience in 120 Countries
Sometimes it's best to look calmly inward during troubled times to draw on faith, and find reasons to hope. "A Bright Tomorrow" from The C.R. Ecker Band is all about extending goodness to those in need and believing that you can help to make a better world. Charles Ecker first composed this song in the late 1980s, but no publisher was interested because he wanted to give it to the world. - November 23, 2015 - Charles R. Ecker
Band X Announces Their Exclusive Event Titled "Party with a Rock Star"
Atlanta's Band X, the ultimate party band, features an exclusive event titled "Party With a Rock Star.". Band X will bring the Rock Star to the Party, Event, Festival, or even Wedding. Band X will open the show and perform a set of party/dance music, and then the band will bring up the Artist or Artists to perform a set of the artist's songs with Band X as the backing band. Band X has been doing these types of shows and events for many years, and quite successfully with top Rock Stars. - November 21, 2015 - Band X
Minnesota Sinfonia Dedicates January Concerts to the Memory of Thelma Hunter
The Minnesota Sinfonia will present A Tribute to Thelma Hunter, featuring Loren Fishman performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on January 15, 16, and 17. This past August, the state lost a very important and honored member of its music community, pianist and arts advocate, Thelma Hunter. - November 21, 2015 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Rocky Mountain Kirtan Artist Raises Funds for Courageous Nepali Women
The courageous women at HerFarmNepal are being supported by Kirtan Artist Faith Rose of Bozeman, MT, who is using her artistry to help raise funds for earthquake damage and to feed the school children of the village. - November 11, 2015 - Faith Rose Music
School of Rock Now Accepting Registration for Winter Break Beginner Guitar Camp
December 28 and December 29, 2015 young rockers ages 7-15 with less than one year experience playing guitar will gather to learn how to play guitar. Students who enroll by December 1, 2015 will receive a free guitar cable and free guitar tuner, courtesy of MAC Music Accessories. - November 03, 2015 - School of Rock, St. Paul
Shaan Kaye's New Single Inspires Fans to Chase Their Dreams
Shaan Kaye - Chase Your Dream ft. Marley Taylor - November 01, 2015 - SK Group
Noted Flutist Peter H. Bloom to Perform Premieres by Mark Harvey, Karl Henning and David Leone in Boston, Masterworks by Debussy and Ravel in Des Moines and Lisle, IL
Flutist Peter H. Bloom, known for his virtuosity and versatility, will perform premieres by Karl Henning and David Leone in Boston’s King’s Chapel (Oct 27); music by Debussy and Ravel with Ensemble Aubade (Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL Nov 1 and Grand View University Des Moines, Nov 2); music by Mark Harvey with the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Nov 14 at MIT Cambridge. Bloom will join legendary saxophonist Charles Neville Nov 29 in Ashfield, MA in a benefit concert for Nepal earthquake relief. - October 26, 2015 - Americas Musicworks
Victor Talking Machine Co. Revives, Returns to Camden
Victor Talking Machine Co. Label Group returns to Camden County building its new headquarters in Berlin, NJ. - October 24, 2015 - Radio Corporation of America
Trap Rock Group Chef Sean and Blaze Charting at Number 5 on Billboard Biz Under Hot New Single for "Stash in the Hoopty"
Trap Rock group "Chef Sean and Blaze" recently released their newest music video and single entitled “Stash in the Hoopty,” that has since charted at number five on Billboard Biz for Hot New Singles. The group's front man and Chicago native Chef Sean is no stranger to the... - October 22, 2015 - Chef Sean and Blaze
7 Door Sedan Releases New Album “Gotta Gotta Gotta”
7 Door Sedan second album release “Gotta Gotta Gotta” on Two Sixty AC is now available on CD, vinyl, streaming and download. - October 22, 2015 - Two Sixty AC
Boston’s Ensemble Aubade (Peter H. Bloom-Flute; Francis Grimes-Viola; Mary Jane Rupert-Harp) to Perform in Illinois and Iowa: Chamber Music by Debussy, Ravel and Others
Ensemble Aubade (Peter H. Bloom, flute; Francis Grimes, viola; and Mary Jane Rupert, harp) will perform at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle IL on November 1, and at Grand View University in Des Moines on November 2. The esteemed trio will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Claude Debussy’s Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, one of the masterpieces of the 20th century. Also on the program: the lush and thrilling Sonatine en Trio by Maurice Ravel and the evocative Sunrise (2009) by Thea Musgrave. - October 22, 2015 - Americas Musicworks
Community Women’s Orchestra Presents Legends, Mysteries and Musicians at Its Family Concert Nov. 15th
The Community Women’s Orchestra and Music Director Dana Sadava welcome Dr. Robert Greenberg narrating as "The Inspector" for The Composer is Dead, by Nathaniel Stookey with text by Lemony Snicket for this fun, kid-friendly concert. CWO's 31st season opener also features orchestra students of the Edna Brewer Middle School (Oakland Public Schools) performing Legends of Glory, by Kathryn Griesinger, onstage with the Community Women’s Orchestra. - October 16, 2015 - Community Women's Orchestra
Local Valley Artist Ryan Tree Campaigns for Veterans with PTSD
End To The Suffering is a song & music video forwarded by Ryan Tree, an Arizona-based musician, philanthropist and animal welfare activist. Produced & directed by Malakai Creative, this short film raises awareness of Veterans affected by PTSD. - October 15, 2015 - Ryan Tree Music
"In Limine," the Second Album of the Female Italian Singer Silvia Tancredi. New Gigs Announced in the US in the Spring.
After the release of the new radio single “I do it for you,” comes out in an all digital platform “In Limine” (Imagina Production/Edel), the new album of the Italian singer Silvia Tancredi. The LP consists of 11 tracks, including a cover “True Colors” by Cindy... - October 15, 2015 - Silvia Tancredi
New Album by Daniel Diaz: Swan Song
Instrumental, electro-acoustic, experimental, jazz, world, tango, classical, are among the many influences for this sensitive album where Daniel Diaz show his skills as composer, multi-instrumentalist and arranger. After many years composing and recording for Films and TV and working on diverse projects, DD is ready to release his most personal collection of music yet. - October 15, 2015 - DedeLand Music
Acclaimed Blues Rock Guitarist Davy Knowles Will be Headlining at the Wentz Concert Hall in North Central College
Touring in Support of His Third Studio Album the Outsider - October 10, 2015 - Davy Knowles
Muscadine Grape Shows Promise in Fighting Breast Cancer
South Beach Wine donates their wine (made from Muscadine Grapes) towards the “Think Pink” masquerade ball Breast Cancer fundraiser on Friday, October 30th at Kitchen 305 in Sunny Isles Beach. - October 08, 2015 - South Beach Wine
A Night at the Sands - A Vegas Musical Cocktail with an L.A. Twist
Gas up and dig the smooth sounds of the Rat Pack in this modern infused cabaret that blends songs of past and present. - October 08, 2015 - Creating Arts Studios
Fan Fiction DJs Set to Release New Record in November 2015
"Discothèque" is marked for release on 11/23/2015 on iTunes & Beatport. - October 08, 2015 - Fan Fiction DJs
Lucid Fly Officially Building Castles In Air - Reaches Its Indiegogo Funding Goal
On October 2, 2015, Los Angeles based alt/prog/rock band, Lucid Fly successfully reached their IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign funding goal in support of their first LP, Building Castles In Air. - October 07, 2015 - Lucid Fly
New Music & New Artist from Kamdre Enterainment
Debut album from new artist Minista K. - October 02, 2015 - Kamdre Entertainment
New Age Artist Albedo Just Released The Planets Album
New Age Music Artist Albedo has just released an album called “The Planets.” - October 01, 2015 - Albedo Music
Maverick Musician Brazenly Busking the USA in Rebellion
Singer-songwriter Shanta Paloma embarks on her Guerrilla Gigs Tour Across The United States of America. - September 30, 2015 - Shanta Paloma
The Friendly Coffee Company's Newest Addition, Former Lead Guitarist of Rev Theory
Richard Thomas AKA Rikki Lixx Creates Coffee Like a Rockstar - September 26, 2015 - The Friendly Coffee Company, LLC
AZ-1 Releases Lost Eazy-E Track "With You" 22 Years After Recording
Finally available, a collection of the missing 90's Billboard hits, for release September 25th, 2015, which includes a never before released remix of the single “With You” featuring rap legend “Eazy-E.” - September 25, 2015 - AZ-1
Thre3 Cards - "Our Story" at Treasure Island
Headlining at the Treasure Island Kahunaville Showroom - The Thre3 Cards - "Our Story" - Great Family Entertainment for all ages. - September 17, 2015 - Thr3Card
Lucid Fly is Building Castles in Air on Indiegogo
Los Angeles based alt/prog/rock band, Lucid Fly Launch Pre-Order for New Album "Building Castles In Air" on Indiegogo.com set for release in early 2016. - September 16, 2015 - Lucid Fly
Indie Rock Trio Foxtrax to Make Their CMJ Music Marathon Debut
Indie rock band, Foxtrax, has been chosen to perform in this year's marathon, which takes place from 13-17 October, in venues all across New York City. - September 16, 2015 - Foxtrax
More New Music by Rapper Nasty Nick
Nasty Nick is back with another blazing hot track, "What You Don't Know Won't Hurt You" featuring the group formerly known as 'Breaking Day.' You can stream the new track online or purchase it on iTunes and all other digital media outlets. - September 15, 2015 - Nasty Nick Musiq
Award-Winning Artist Aoede's New Album Release: "Do You Believe in Magic?" Brilliantly Inventive Fantasy Musical Audiobook for Tweens and Kids at Heart.
"Do You Believe In Magic?" is a brilliant, inventive Fantasy Musical audiobook from award-winning Artist and Playwright Aoede, for tweens & all kids at heart who resonate with the fantasy genre (Percy Jackson meets Into The Woods). Listeners will embrace the colorful characters, the compelling story, the infectious songs, danceable duets, narration & full musical score. - September 15, 2015 - Aoede
Metamorphosis Opera Theater Presents Greek Tragedy
Metamorphosis Opera Theater will present its first fully staged opera, Médée by Darius Milhaud, on Sept 18th and 19th at 7:30pm. The performance will feature talented musicians with strong ties to Minnesota. The score has been beautifully re-orchestrated for flute, cello, and piano to... - September 11, 2015 - Metamorphosis Opera Theater
Music News: Redeemed Records Presents Connection! New EP "Moving Forward"
National Radio Release Date and in Online Stores September 15, 2015. - September 10, 2015 - Redeemed Records
Vienna-Falls Chorus Rehearsal Space Changes Location
Starting September 8, 2015 Vienna-Falls Chorus weekly rehearsals have a new home. - September 07, 2015 - Song of Sonoma Chorus
New Age Artist Albedo to Release Planets Album
New Age Music Artist Albedo will be releasing an album this month called "The Planets." - September 07, 2015 - Albedo Music
Minnesota Sinfonia Offers Free Admission Orchestra Concerts in Minneapolis and Saint Paul
The Minnesota Sinfonia is please to announce its upcoming season of five programs to take place in the Twin Cities from October 2015 until March 2016. All of the Sinfonia’s concerts are free admission and children are welcome. This years soloists include new faces and the return of audience... - September 04, 2015 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Gentlemen and Scholars Announce New Single, Live Wire
Gentlemen and Scholars announce the release of their latest single, Live Wire. Live Wire is the band's first single release since 2014's County Hound Ramble and serves as the first release from their new recording studio. - August 28, 2015 - Gentlemen and Scholars
New Indie Label Wants to FLIP the Music Industry
FLIP the Industry is a new Indie Label and Studio located in Montreal, Quebec, dedicated to helping emerging musical talent and making the music industry a friendlier place by bringing professional level recording, production, and guidance, within the reach of the less initiated, and less privileged. - August 26, 2015 - FLIP the Industry
Inspired by a Heady Night Out in Berlin, Sean Bradford Releases His Debut Album September 4th
Up The Down Staircase, the house inspired debut album of Sean Bradford, is out September 4th. In 2013 Sean Bradford moved to Europe from NYC (he was an actor on Broadway) in order to seriously pursue music. Having collaborated with an international roster of producers, the result is music both danceable and layered with emotion. - August 26, 2015 - Sean Bradford
Silvia Tancredi from Turin to New York Under the Sign of Gospel Music
The Italian singer, Silvia Tancredi returns to the Big Apple for some concerts where she will perform - unplugged - in venues around Manhattan. The confirmed dates are: August 29, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Uncle Charlie's Piano Bar & Lounge, New York Sept. 5, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Leftfield NYC, 87... - August 25, 2015 - Silvia Tancredi
Award Winning Best Pop Artist Melanie Taylor Releases New Summer 2015 Single $$$$$ (Money)
Debuts Free Download of the First Single Off Her Sophomore Album - August 25, 2015 - Melanie Taylor
Lucid Fly Launches IndieGoGo Crowdfunding Campaign to Fund First LP Release
On August 24th, 2015, Los Angeles-based alt/prog/rock band, Lucid Fly will be launching an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign in support of their first LP, Building Castles In Air. - August 24, 2015 - Lucid Fly
New Book/CD Set by Debra Lynn Alt Gives Cancer Survivors a Voice, Helping Them Express Feelings That Cannot be Conveyed in Words Alone
The recently released hardcover photography/CD gift book set, “Each Moment We're Alive,” offers inspiration to those facing cancer. Produced by singer/songwriter Debra Lynn Alt, it combines life-affirming music with the award-winning travel/nature images of her late friend, Monica Baer of North Branford. - August 20, 2015 - Debra Lynn Alt
Jerome Brarda Aims to Smash Miami-Bimini Speed Record in 42' Supercat — InterZone Pictures Will Film Event
InterZone Pictures will film speed record attempt as part of its plan for a series of TV films about offshore powerboat racing. - August 17, 2015 - InterZone Pictures
Creating Arts Studios is Proud to Present the Experiment
An Insane Rocky-Hedwig Cabaret. - August 13, 2015 - Creating Arts Studios
Universal Jazz - New Album by Golden Boy (Fospassin)
Cameroon-born Jazz, Hip hop and club artist Golden Boy (Fospassin) has just released a new album, "Universal Jazz," including 21 complete new tracks. http://artistecard.com/fospassin - August 12, 2015 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)
Blues/Rock Artist Michael Quest Releases His Latest CD, Not Done Just Yet
Michael Quest releases his first CD in over three years. The project contains 9 guitar-driven songs and one instrumental all in the Blues / Rock genre. - August 12, 2015 - Michael Quest
Eric Byrnes Launches T Shirt for Pat Tillman Foundation with Athletes Brand
Former professional baseball player, Eric Byrnes, announced the release of a limited time only “What’s Next?” shirt to benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) with Athletes Brand. - July 31, 2015 - Athletes Brand
Nasty Nick Releases New Single, Guilty Pleasure
New York rapper, Nasty Nick has been quietly working on his third album $till N.A.S.T.Y., a follow up from his sophomore effort "West Side Story" (released in September '13). Nick is about to kick things off with the release of his new song "Guilty Pleasure" which features R... - July 28, 2015 - Nasty Nick Musiq