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New Age Artist Albedo Nominated for “Best Soundtrack Album” by Independent Music Awards

New Age Artist Albedo of Salt Lake City, UT has just been nominated for “Best Soundtrack Album” for his album “Forgotten Lands” by the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential awards program for independent bands and fans. - March 28, 2013 - Albedo Music

Rapper Nasty Nick Readies Sophomore Release "West Side Story"

Rapper Nasty Nick, the openly gay rapper from Staten Island, New York is prepping the release of his second album “West Side Story.” With the anniversary of his debut album “Lost in the Shuffle” behind him, Nick is anxiously awaiting the release of his new project and plans to boast an edgier, more street oriented sound while continuing to represent the LGBT community. - March 26, 2013 - Nasty Nick Musiq

Pianist Inna Faliks to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia

Ukrainian born pianist, Inna Faliks, to perform Felix Mendelssohn’s “Concerto No. 1 in g minor, opus 25” with the Minnesota Sinfonia in Minneapolis and St. Paul on April 26 and 27. Also featured on the program, a Minnesota Sinfonia commission and world premiere,... - March 25, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia

Soul/R&B Husband and Wife Duo ISH Returns Home in Indy for Performance at Jazz Kitchen

Caleb and Andriea Ishman got their start in Indianapolis. They married in 2009, and moved away to start their career together in music. Four years later, the couple is back as Soul music duo ISH, ready to reconnect with their fans and to present an amazing live show. - March 14, 2013 - Artist ISH

New Album Release for The Remus Tucker Band - The Remus Tucker Band: South of New Orleans

The Remus Tucker Band has just released their new album "The Remus Tucker Band: South of New Orleans." - March 13, 2013 - Remus Tucker, LLC

Philly Teen Country Music Phenom Releases Debut Album

"Torri Melhart – The Acoustic Sessions EP" Hits iTunes, Amazon Worldwide - March 10, 2013 - Torri Melhart

The MC Media Group's Yung Menace Releases "Reality of It" Mixtape (Hosted by CollegeDJ.net)

Brooklyn artist, Yung Menace, consistently released material every Monday, dubbed #MenaceMondays, since the latter half of 2012. The culmination of it all is finally here. Hosted by CollegeDJ.net ("The number 1 college music source for hip hop, pop, rock, alternative, mixtapes album sales, LP... - March 09, 2013 - Yung Menace

North Carolina Symphony Announces New Pre-School Program, Courtesy of the PNC Foundation

Programs Established in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Southern Pines, New Bern, and Wilmington - March 07, 2013 - NC Symphony

Flicker Debut Music Video for "Everywhere Face"

Hot on the heels of critical praise for their first album, progressive rockers Flicker publicly release the music video for "Everywhere Face." - March 06, 2013 - Flicker

The Jimmy Jax Pinchak Band Announces Their First Series of Shows

Actor Jimmy Jax Pinchak (Ender's Game to be released November 2013) and his newly formed band will perform their first series of shows in the Los Angeles area. - March 06, 2013 - Jimmy Jax Pinchak Band

New Music Release for Jax Musician Includes Percussion Sound from Miked Washing Machine

Indie-Country singer, songwriter, performer Rebecca Day releases a follow up single to her debut EP, "Now Here," in Jacksonville, FL at Seven Bridges Grille and Brewery on March 30th. - March 04, 2013 - Rebecca Day Music

Camplified Summer Concert Tour Accepting Artist Submissions for Summer 2013

Camplified creates a daylong interactive fantasy experience where every camper receives an “All-Access Pass” to the festival and kicks off with artists joining campers for full day of sponsor-branded activities before the “The Big Show,” a 90-minute concert at night. The festival experience culminates in post-concert “meet-n-greets,” complete with up-close-and-personal autograph and picture taking sessions with artists. - March 03, 2013 - Hear Here LLC

I.R.I.S., Inc. Announces Its New Subsidiary Zuberi Music Entertainment

Zuberi Music Entertainment began its new journey today serving select global communities in the entertainment industry. I.R.I.S., Inc. the business concierge giant, intends on providing elite services to all artist, clients and future dreamers touching reality. - March 03, 2013 - Zuberi Music Entertainment

Calling All Bands and Artists: MUBUTV Wants Your Videos

MUBUTV™ wants to break the next big bands and artists globally. - March 02, 2013 - MUBUTV

Contemporary Pianist Donovan Johnson to Tour Washington and Oregon

Soul stirring original piano music in store for the west coast. - March 01, 2013 - Enlightened Piano Radio

Miami International Piano Festival’s March Master Series Takes a Fresh Look at the Classics in a Tribute to the Genius of the French Impressionists

In a bold programming move, the Piano Festival presents three consecutive days in homage to the music of Claude Debussy - celebrating of the 150th anniversary - and the composers who are frequently associated with the French Impressionist movement – Ravel, Faure and Messaien. From Sunday through Tuesday, March 3 – 5, four unique programs will be presented at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale by some of the world’s most impressive masters. - February 28, 2013 - Miami International Piano Festival

Gittler Instruments Releases Official Gittler Guitar to the Public for First Time in 30 Years

Gittler Instruments, LLC has released the newly improved Gittler Guitar to the public at NAMM 2013, the largest musical instrument trade show in the world. - February 24, 2013 - Gittler Instruments, LLC

Audio Chemists Institute & Paris Street Gallery Launch

Audio Chemists, LLC and Paris Street Gallery will be hosting an official launch event to celebrate the opening of an arts and culture center. Event will highlight the launch of the Audio Chemists Institute, a DJ and electronic music production instructional program. The Institute will be run by the Audio Chemists, a young, diverse team of DJs and audio producers whose mission is to bring joy and inspiration to music enthusiasts and to those who seek to optimize their creativity through music. - February 23, 2013 - Audio Chemists LLC

World Premiere: Musical Trailer for "Falling in Love (with You)" Sets Sail to the Masses

Patchwork Bessie releases visual trailer of their first single from upcoming EP. - February 23, 2013 - Patchwork Bessie

She's Cute, She's Sweet, She's Definitely Sassy and She's Climbing the Charts

After 6 weeks on the charts Alexa's debut single "Cause We Feel Like It" is climbing the Independent Charts to #1. - February 23, 2013 - Alexa

Pretty Girls Hosts Benefit Concert to Help Animals in Need

Local surf rock trio Pretty Girls have partnered with LUV-A-PET to collect items to help animals in need. - February 23, 2013 - Beymour Consulting

Eccentric Composer Produces Animated Machinima Opera via Internet

Eccentric composer Sabrina Pena Young produces cutting edge opera via the Internet. Using digital communications, Young has produced an animated sci-fi opera that involves cast members which only communicate online and a film crew that has never met in person. Libertaria: The Virtual Opera is a cutting edge machinima opera for the digital generation. - February 22, 2013 - Pena Young Publishing

Jo Dee Messina Makes Music with Twitter

Embracing technology and social media, Jo Dee Messina took only days to produce a downloadable single and streaming music video in an industry that traditionally takes months to navigate from idea to distribution. She enlisted her Twitter followers, asking them to tweet pictures of themselves holding up handwritten signs to be included in the video for “Unbreakable.” After watching her account “blow up” with replies and retweets, Messina decided to enlist TuneCore to distribute online. - February 18, 2013 - Jo Dee Messina

Critics Praise Debut from British Prog Rockers Flicker

Neoteric progressive rock band Flicker are receiving critical praise after the January release of their debut album, “How Much Are You Willing to Forget.” - February 18, 2013 - Flicker

Pinnacle Records Sets Up Studio/House - V- Nasty Mix Tape 1st Project Being Completed

Pinnacle Records, an independent record label has set up a studio/house is Las Vegas where its artist can record and stay. Several songs have been recorded during the first week of operation by Pinnacle Records rap star V-Nasty for her mix tape. V-Nasty has made available a song from her soon to be released mix tape; Pour it Up (remix) V-Nasty featuring Rihanna on audiomack for free download now. - February 17, 2013 - Pinnacle Records. Inc

South Korean Violinist, Hye-Jin Kim to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia

South Korean born violinist, Hye-Jin Kim, to perform Henryk Wieniawski’s “Legende, opus 17” with the Minnesota Sinfonia in Minneapolis and St. Paul on March 15 and 16. Also featured on the program, a Minnesota Sinfonia commission and world premiere, “The Hans Christian... - February 16, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia

Industrial Hip Hop is Reborn in New England with the Free Release of Pg. 256's Debut Album

Pg. 256 releases Taken In The Late 30s as a free digital download on their official website (sinewaveCT.com). This album is a dark and lyrical exploration of the "self" complete with haunting choruses and detailed programming. - February 14, 2013 - Sine Wave Recording Studio

"Stab Yourself in the Heart Because Love is Bullsh*t" Playlist

Ancient History’s Donald Ducote has put together the ultimate Anti-Valentine’s Day playlist to coincide with their new album, Tracks. - February 14, 2013 - Ancient History

Michelle Shocked Launches Marilyn Monroe Sheet Music Campaign with Valentine’s Day Gift “I Will be Loved” by Shocked Inspired by Monroe Portrait Gives Fans Rare Treat

Michelle Shocked publishes “I Will be Loved” score - inspired by Marilyn Monroe portrait by David Willardson - as sheet music to give fans rare treat for romantic V-Day holiday. The Marilyn Monroe score is part of a 10-part series of as-yet-unrecorded songs (by Shocked) and portraits (by Willardson) title Indelible Women. Michelle plans to publish one new score from the series each month. The sheet music is only available via www.michelleshocked.com and only costs $5.00 each. - February 13, 2013 - Michelle Shocked

New Single "Boystown" Released About Life in LGBT Community

Singer, Songwriter, and Entertainer Mark Ortega has released an original dance pop single entitled, “Boystown,” about the LGBT community now available on Google Play, Amazon, and iTunes worldwide. - February 12, 2013 - Mark Ortega Entertainment

Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Granted 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status

Contributions donated to Brooklyn Children’s Theatre are now fully tax-deductible since they are officially a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. - February 11, 2013 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre

Shaneil Devaser's Debut Solo EP

Shaneil Devaser's Debut Solo EP has just been released. It is now available via the official store www.shaneildevaser.com and selected outlets around Malaysia. - February 11, 2013 - Shaneil Devaser

the COMPANY MEN, “America’s First Mashup Group,” to Perform at the Red Dress Awards and (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York

On the heels of their Red Dress Awards performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the COMPANY MEN bring their show to (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC. - February 05, 2013 - the COMPANY MEN

Jeff Lionheart Begins Work with TNT Vocalist Tony Harnell

Jeff Lionheart to Begin Work with Tony Harnell in February 2013. - February 05, 2013 - Jeff Lionheart

North Carolina Symphony Continues 80th Anniversary Season with Performances Feb. 1-2

William Henry Curry Conducts Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” Op. 32 Program Also Features High Definition Images from NASA, Plus Works by Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss, Jr., John Williams. - January 31, 2013 - NC Symphony

The Phoenix Philosophy Drops New Sound with CD Release Party

Minneapolis rock band Phoenix Philosophy, debuts their 4th EP at Fine Line Music Café, March 9th, 2013. - January 30, 2013 - The Phoenix Philosophy

Heavy Metal Guitar Meets Orchestra

Paul Sternquist Performs Paganini's Caprice 24 with Entrzelle's David Chamberlin - January 29, 2013 - Hrx Records

A Sweet Treat For Valentine's Day with Saving Abel and Jared Blake

Saving Abel who released "Addicted" along with NBC The Voice contestant and Skiddco Music country artist, Jared Blake joining together for a Valentines Day dinner and intimate experience for lovers and singles alike. - January 26, 2013 - Jared Blake Music

New Album "Good," by Ventura County Artist Dustin Case

"Dustin Case mixes humor, politics and contemporary American reaction in his flavor of hip hop on his thirteen song CD. 'People Are People' talks of Obama and public opinion. 'Intro' has some devilishly dark backing vocals to start before kicking into an Eminem style joint full of poppin' lyrics and a truly sick beat. This is the best of the bunch and exemplifies the slow, steady flavor that suits 'Dust-D' best." - A&R Select - January 24, 2013 - Dustin Case

Indie Art-Rock Band Sky-Pony Performs Valentine's Day Themed Concert at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory on February 9

On Saturday February 9th, indie art-rock band Sky-Pony will present "Love for Sale," a concert experience in honor of Valentine's Day, featuring songs about sex, love and everything in between. Based in Brooklyn, Sky-Pony is known for shows that blur the line between rock concert, party, and theater event. This is their latest confection. http://www.sky-pony.com - January 23, 2013 - Sky-Pony

Alt/Prog/Rock Band Lucid Fly's "Hope In Day" Spring Tour 2013

In March 2013, Lucid Fly will be heading to Austin, TX touring in support of their EP, The Escape Stage, as well as showcasing at the Red Gorilla Music Fest and the Heart of Texas Rockfest during music week at SXSW. - January 23, 2013 - Lucid Fly

the COMPANY MEN To Play (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York

On the heels of their Red Dress Awards performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the COMPANY MEN bring their show to (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC. - January 23, 2013 - the COMPANY MEN

NOLAJazzToronto and Grossman's Tavern Present: Jazz Legend to be Celebrated the "Kid Bastien Forever Weekend" at Grossman’s

NOLAJazzToronto, Grossman's Tavern and Toronto musicians pay tribute to one of the legends of New Orleans Jazz, Cliff “Kid” Bastien, at famed live music venue Grossman’s Tavern on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Of his friend and bandmate, Chuck Clarke has said, "Over... - January 19, 2013 - NOLAJazz Toronto

Cabaret Duo Mary Carrick & Todd Brooks to Bring Sounds of Love to Valentine

Professional vocalist and cabaret singer Mary Carrick will perform with pianist and vocalist Todd Brooks on Sunday, January 27, 2013 in Valentine, NE with their cabaret show, "Love Notes”. The duo will perform at 7 p.m. at Valentine High School. The program features music from the Great American Songbook, lesser known gems, and their trademark touch of whimsy and humor. - January 18, 2013 - Mary Carrick Sings

Retro Rap King Mega Ran Headlines “NES in the West Tour”

Retro rap king Mega Ran is headlining the “NES in the West Tour.” The NES tour is Ran's 1st major US tour of the New Year. Starting in Dallas, Mega Ran and his super friends will head through Texas, Arizona, California, Washington, Utah, and Nevada. The fan support has been phenomenal, and thanks to their donations through Kickstarter, Ran always wants to show his appreciation for the love and support. Language Arts Vol. 3, is available now. - January 18, 2013 - Random Beats

British Prog Rockers Flicker Set to Release Debut Album January 28th

“How Much Are You Willing to Forget” is the forthcoming debut from UK rockers Flicker. Promotional CDs & interviews are available in anticipation of its release at the end of January. - January 18, 2013 - Flicker

Russian Cellist, Dmitri Kouzov, to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia

International Beethoven Competition winner, Dmitry Kouzov to be the featured soloist with the Minnesota Sinfonia this coming February. Mr. Kouzov to perform Tchaikovsky's “Variations on a Rococo Theme, opus 33”, a work dedicated to a colleague of Tchaikovsky's from the Moscow... - January 17, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia

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