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NVE Records Signs Distribution Deal with Universal Music Group
Southern California based independent record label NVE Records announced signing their distribution deal with Universal Music Group this week. NVE Records, home to six resident artists, is looking to expand their reach internationally with the new deal. The record label will also be expanding its... - June 04, 2015 - NVE Records
Singer, Songwriter, Actress Melis Conjures Time-Tested Musical Heroines with Debut Album Release
Alt-soul project, produced by NYC’s Young Pals Music Founder Ayhan Sahin, combines vintage female singer/songwriter acoustics with Turkish influences. - June 03, 2015 - Young Pals Music
Award Winning Artist Donnell Isaac Releases New Single "Favor"
Award winning, chart topping artist, known to many as Donnie C, Donnell Isaac, is back and has passionately reignited his music career stronger than ever before with his new smash hit single entitled “Favor.” After a long, eventful two years, Donnell Isaac experienced deep depression due to close family losses. Holding on to Jeremiah 29:11 to pull himself through, Donnell Isaac applied God’s promises to his life and went from failure to faith and Favor. - June 03, 2015 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Presenting "Magic Monday," the Debut Album by Breedlove & Chew Fu
Fresh off of Lady Gaga’s artRAVE tour, 12/12 records is proud to present Breedlove & Chew Fu’s debut full length album “Magic Monday.” Already hailed by the Lady herself as a "hit in the making," “Magic Monday” teases genre while providing audio access to the most downtown, late-night city scene. It’s the real deal sound of 24 hour New York party people, and you’re lucky to be invited. Available 6/2 on 12/12 Records, a division of Gully Entertainment LLC on Tunecore and affiliated portals. - June 02, 2015 - Gully Entertainment LLC
Black Eye Affair Hits the Studio for Debut
Alternative folk/rock/country act Black Eye Affair has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com to fund and create pre-orders for an upcoming debut album. - May 31, 2015 - Black Eye Affair
Huge Success for American Standards Singer Oleg Frish’s Album Release Party at Russian Consulate in New York
“Duets With My American Idols” is Available on iTunes and Amazon - May 30, 2015 - Oleg Frish
LoNero: New Album, U.S. Tour and Tour Documentary
LoNero Announces North American Tour with Guitar Legend Tony MacAlpine; New Album “The Defiant Machine” and Tour Documentary - May 19, 2015 - LoNero
Introducing CUSH Pads™ by Sonall Percussion
Sonall Percussion of Encino, California has introduced their first product called CUSH Pads™, patent-pending. CUSH Pads™ replace the standard felts on standard cymbal and hi-hat stands with new pads made of a proprietary elastomer material, made in California. CUSH Pads™ were recently given a rave review in the May 2015 issue of Not So Modern Drummer Magazine, a reputable publication in the percussion world that that has been in business for nearly 30 years. - May 18, 2015 - Sonall Percussion
Atlanta's Band X - Ready to Rock the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel - 2015 Hendon Rocks Party with Superstars Rick Springfield and Paul Rogers
Atlanta Party Band, Band X, is ready to rock the Hendon Rocks 2015 party at the The Joint in the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel, the 30th star studded anniversary for Charlie Hendon of Hendon Properties. As always, Band X will open the show, back up the super star artists, and close out the party. - May 18, 2015 - Band X
Linnea Krepper - New Swedish Artist on the Rise
Linnea Krepper is a pop/r&b singer and songwriter in Stockholm, Sweden. - May 16, 2015 - Linnea Krepper
Rock Band Dream Alive Writes, Records and Self-Produces Sophomore EP in Less Than 4 Weeks
In a surge of creativity, Los Angeles-based rock band Dream Alive wrote, recorded, self-produced and mastered their forthcoming EP, Drifting Away in less than four weeks. The band – Nik Phoeniks (lead vocals / keyboard), Karan Parikh (lead guitar / vocals), Ramon Ryder (rhythm guitar /... - May 15, 2015 - Dream Alive
Jwaundace Candece ("Let's Be Cops," "Resurrection") Joins the Cast of "Barbershop 3"
Atlanta based stunt woman Jwaundace Candece is taking advantage of Hollywood's move to the south and stepping in front of the camera. - May 12, 2015 - Jwaundace Candece
Burn Blue Sky Announces New Singer and Summer Tour Dates
Akron rock band Burn Blue Sky, announce new singer, a new website and summer tour dates in Ohio and Maryland. - May 10, 2015 - Burn Blue Sky
Oquirrh Mountain Symphony Hires New Music Director, Ty Turley-Trejo and Shane Mickelsen as Associate Conductor
Turley-Trejo is a recent Masters graduate in Orchestral Conducting from Brigham Young University. - May 08, 2015 - Oquirrh Mountain Symphony
Metropolitan Wind Symphony Hosts the Free All Day Boston Festival of Bands on Saturday, June 13 at Faneuil Hall in Boston
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony, which founded the Boston Festival of Bands, will host the 27th annual Boston Festival of Bands at historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, (adjacent to Quincy Market) in Boston on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bands will play selections ranging from Broadway show music to Sousa marches to classical music. It is a free band concert. - May 08, 2015 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
Danielle Antonio is the Fresh and Beautiful Voice on the Scene with Her Soulful Rock Single, "Freedom and Philosophy"
"Freedom and Philosophy" is Available on iTunes. - May 07, 2015 - Danielle Antonio
Clos La Chance's Groovin in the Grove Next Stop for Songwriter Promoting Military Charities
Promoting awareness of the military charity Semper Fi is never done. To Prove the Point, Mick from The Big Dawg Patriots is spreading the word this summer by playing festival and winery gigs. - April 29, 2015 - The Big Dawg Patriots
Memorial Day Began 150 Years Ago, Two Weeks After President Lincoln's Last Visit to the Theater
When Dunedin Concert Band Director and Conductor Stephen P Brown realized President Lincoln’s assassination and the first publicly recognized Memorial Day occurred so close to each other, he simply had to find live music to share with the residents of Pinellas County that reflected both... - April 29, 2015 - Dunedin Concert Band
Oksana Angel’s Debut Single "Unconditional Love" in Rotation on 105.9 FM Radio - Side by Side with Nick Jonas’ "Chains," Rihanna's "American Oxygen" and Maroon 5 "Sugar"
105.9 FM RADIO http://krycfm.com Rotates Klubjumpers’ Remix of Oksana Angel’s Song "Unconditional Love” in Yuba City/Sacramento, CA. - April 27, 2015 - Kingdom of Angels Publishing
Passing Sirens to Experience Line-Up Change/Return to Studio
Milwaukee Synth Rock outfit Passing Sirens to experience line-up change as they prepare to enter the studio for the entire month of May. - April 26, 2015 - Passing Sirens
Familia Festival Hosts Musical Guests, Cajun Fare, and Endless Entertainment
The Familia Festival kicks off that summertime feeling with family, friends, culture and a variety of entertainment at the Yolo County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gather together on a Sunday afternoon filled with the sounds of musical guests Solsa, The Mike Torres Band and Los Elegantes. Shake things up with performances by the Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Co. and the Yemaya Salsa Dance Company who both share a passion for the art of dance. - April 21, 2015 - Solsa Entertainment
John Draper (Actor/Musician) to Appear with Originals Rock Band: HOTWIRED at Festapalooza
John Draper (Actor/Musician) will be appearing alongside his band-mates on bass guitar in originals rock-and-roll band, HOTWIRED. HOTWIRED is one of the 12-finalist bands selected to compete at Festapalooza on May 2nd, 2015. The location is the M15 Concert Bar & Grill – 9022 Pulsar Court, Corona, CA 92883. Tickets are available for purchase at the hotwired.rocks website. - April 21, 2015 - John Draper
Congratulations Hotwired, a Finalist at Festapalooza
Congratulations to Hotwired for being one of the 12-finalist bands selected to compete at FESTAPALOOZA on May 2nd located at M15 Concert Bar & Grill – 9022 Pulsar Court, Corona, CA 92883. Hotwired is an original female-fronted hard rock band from Southern California. Three winning bands will go on to play at the Hair of the Dog Music Festival, on Oct 3rd., at Storm Stadium with bands: Jack Russell's Great White, Warrant, Dokken, Trixter, LA Guns, and many more. - April 18, 2015 - Hotwired
Delaware Band Records New Album Off-The-Grid in a Storage Unit
Delaware Punk Rock Band My Version of it's eighth studio album was recorded using only a generator in a mini-storage unit in New Castle, Del. - April 15, 2015 - MVOEntertainment
Alan Hewitt, Multi-Platinum Artist and Keyboardist for the Moody Blues Forms Super Group
Alan Hewitt & One Nation Readies to Release new CD "Evolution" April 21. - April 15, 2015 - Alan Hewitt
Cuba and the United States Shake Hands in Yalil Guerra’s New Album
With his Complete Works for String Orchestra, the young composer Yalil Guerra launches his fifth album into the classical music market. On this occasion, he presents the Ensamble Solistas de la Habana and its founder/director, Ivan Valiente. Cuba has always been a source of inspiration for Guerra,... - April 14, 2015 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Artist Releases EP Simultaneously Live in Multiple Cities
Vadzimu Records streaming live music to the globe. - April 14, 2015 - Vadzimu Records
Metropolitan Wind Symphony Band Concert: Boston Strong
Boston Strong is composer Zach Friedland’s musical response to the spirit with which Bostonians met the challenge of the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013. Also on the program are Moorside Suite by Gustav Holst, Mt. Everest by Rossano Galante, Havendance by David Holsinger, American Civil War Fantasy by Jerry Bilik, Fugue a la Gigue by J. S. Bach, Heather Ridge Sketches by Stephen Bulla, Officer of the Day March by R. B. Hall, Illyrian Dances by Guy Woolfenden, and Last Stand by David Avshalomov. - April 14, 2015 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
The Catholic Girls Ask You to Kiss Me One More Time
The Catholic Girls all female rock band from the 80s through today and tomorrow have a new CD, Kiss Me One More Time. - April 13, 2015 - The Catholic Girls
Notable Minnesota Rock Musicians Join School of Rock Twin Cities in Music Festival to Raise Funds for Music Education
10 of Minnesota's most notable professional musicians will join School of Rock students onstage at BEST OF MINNESOTA Music Festival. The fundraiser festival is April 25, 2015 at the Minnesota Music Cafe, 12noon - 6:30pm. This is an All Ages event. In addition to 6 1/2 hours of live music, games tournaments will be held on the patio; take pictures with the rock stars on the Red Carpet, get autographs, enjoy great burgers and brews... all for a good cause. - April 11, 2015 - School of Rock, St. Paul
Pre-Order Your Copy of Martial Law Album by Dame Grease Coming to the United States on May 5th, 2015
Its been over 5 years and the time is almost here. Listeners should set their calendars for May 5, 2015, when Martial Law Album + Reality by Dame Grease will go public. Go to www.DameGrease.com to preview the album. - April 09, 2015 - Dame Grease
Kervin James Productions Announces the Album: Red Clay and Concrete
Contemporary Jazz Music from well-versed artist Kervin James. Red Clay and Concrete is a result of his myriad of experiences from Dance, Bass, RnB, Dirty South, and Gospel. - April 09, 2015 - Kervin James
Zobe Records Announces a Distribution Agreement with INgrooves
Zobe Records gets another upgrade to take the music label to new heights! - April 02, 2015 - Zobe Records
Trumpet Maestro Nigel Hopkins is Back with a Free Download of His Latest Release – An Amazing Version of "Tom’s Diner"
Informing the music industry and audiences that legendary trumpet player Nigel Hopkins has a new album coming out shortly and as a taster of it he has released his latest single as a free download. - April 01, 2015 - Nigel Hopkins
Tomstock VIII Gets Set to Take the Stage
Event will benefit Melissa Godfrey and her fight against Leukemia. - March 28, 2015 - Tomstock
Crawling Spider: the Songs of Mike Montgomery and Paul Kossoff
A salute to the talents of singer-keyboardist Michael John Montgomery, and special tribute to Paul Kossoff. Son of Back Street Crawler songwriter and keyboardist sets to raise US$ 35,000 through crowdfunding platform Indiegogo for all-star tribute album "Crawling Spider: The songs of Mike Montgomery." - March 28, 2015 - Crawling Spider / MJM Productions
Ohio Band’s Debut Single Remains in Top 20 for 21 Weeks on Billboard Christian Rock Airplay Chart
Not many artists enjoy success with their debut single; however, Christian rock band, Love Like Violence, continue to bask in their success after their debut single, Let it Go, recently hit number 12 on the Billboard Christian Rock airplay chart. The single has struck a chord with Christian rock... - March 21, 2015 - Eturnal Entertainment
Thre3 Cards at The House of Blues Music Forward Foundation Concert - Bringin' Down The House
Thre3 Cards Upcoming performance at the House of Blues. - March 21, 2015 - Thr3Card
The Henry Players Announce New Theatre Location
New Facility in McDonough allows greater advancement of the arts in Henry County. - March 19, 2015 - The Henry Players
John Draper Signs with A.M.W. Talent Agency
John Draper: Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) member, and musician, signed on with A.M.W. Talent Agency. - March 16, 2015 - John Draper
Michigan Teens Bulletproof Snow Are Rocking the 2015 Detroit Music Awards
Michigan Teen Rockers Bulletproof Snow were nominated to The Detroit Music Awards final ballot in (3) categories (Best Rock Artist, Best Rock Song, Best Rock Vocalist-Trey McLaughlin). BPS was also selected for the People's Choice Award competition; a select opportunity for (1) of (20) artists to take home a PCA on April 10th. - March 15, 2015 - Trey McLaughlin Music, L.L.C.
Minnesota Sinfonia Offers Free Performance with World Renowned Pianist
Inna Faliks returns with a performance of Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto. - March 13, 2015 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Husband & Wife Folk Duo to Raise Funds Independently
Earth to Aaron, independent folk artists, turn to Kickstarter for their first full length album, an album that has been in the works for many years. Bound together by their music and their love, they are making a stand for what is closest to their hearts. - March 12, 2015 - Earth to Aaron
IamAlina Releases "I Am a Woman" on International Women's Day
Romanian-Roman singing sensation IamAlina is releasing her latest single on behalf of International Women's Day 2015. - March 09, 2015 - IamAlina
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Announces 2015 Women Composer Commissioning Program Competition
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC announces its third Women Composers Commission Competition, an open invitation to U.S.-based women composers of any musical background to apply for a commission opportunity to create a new work for Melodia and women’s voices. A commission fee of $2,000 will be awarded. - March 08, 2015 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Presents Après un Rêve (After a Dream)
Melodia, New York's premier women's choir, led by Artistic Director Cynthia Powell, celebrates the spring with a collection of French and American choral classics. Two concerts Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 2015 in New York City. - March 08, 2015 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
Top Hollywood Record Producers, Songwriters and Remixers of Enya, Sting, Evanescence, Sarah Brightman, 98 Degrees Come Together to Create Magical World
Anthony Meyer, Chris Johnson, Richard Bosworth, John Van Nest and Klubjumpers Have Partnered with SuperNova Star Oksana Angel to Launch “Unconditional Love.” - March 06, 2015 - Kingdom of Angels Publishing
Momma Lynn Management Announces "One Take: Pacific Northwest" Music Compilation Project Preparing for Session #4 at London Bridge Studio in Seattle Washington
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) continues the One Take: Pacific Northwest music compilation at London Bridge Studio with #4 of 5 planned recording sessions. MLM’s “open studio” live format has proven to be a band and artist favorite method of capturing the essence of their music in a controlled studio environment. - March 05, 2015 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Gasparilla Music Festival Rocks Locally, Acts Globally
Carbon offsets, composting and bike valet round out the sustainability initiatives that are making a measurable impact. - March 04, 2015 - Gasparilla Music Festival
Former Lead Singer of NYC Indie-Pop Band Strip Darling Will be Releasing Her Debut EP in Spring 2015
Fresh off her debut single and video “City Lives,” emerging singer-songwriter Ryal continues her journey of self discovery on her upcoming mystical pop single "Lonely Love," which drops March 30. - March 04, 2015 - Ryal