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TCM Recording Artist, Chris Caskey Receives Award Nod from King Country Agape Fest
TCM Records recording artist, Chris Caskey’s first single, “God’s Pocket” just hit radio Jan 1st and he’s already received a top ten nomination nod for the 2011 King Country Agape Fest Male Horizon Award. Founded by Glorya and her late husband, award winning DJ, Bob... - February 06, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell to be on Atlanta Live & Babbie’s House TV Shows
Nashville based Artist, Corey Frizzell will be visiting the Atlanta WATC Studios as a guest for two TV shows. Frizzell will appear live on Atlanta Live February 2nd and take part in a taped interview on Babbie’s House to be aired at a later date. Frizzell will visit both TV programs to... - February 06, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Chris Caskey’s New Single Bursts Onto the National Top 100 Two Months After Teaming with Frizzell
Congratulations to rising Country Artist, Chris Caskey for having his crossover radio single, “God’s Pocket” break onto the National Christian Voice Christian & Country Top 100 chart for February at number 96. Just two months after teaming with Nashville’s Artist to the... - February 06, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
UK Art Rockers Scumbag Philosopher Are Set to Release Their Debut Self-Titled Single on the 28th March on US Label Words on Music
Formerly known as F*ck Dress, the Norwich, UK-based avant garde rockers re-emerge as Scumbag Philosopher with their self-titled single produced by Phil Vinall (Placebo, Pulp. Elastica) on US indie label Words on Music on the 28th March 2011. - February 04, 2011 - Scumbag Philosopher
Love is in the Air at Pala February 12 with Bella Donna
Bella Donna, A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac set to perform Valentines Day Weekend show in the Grand Cabaret. - February 03, 2011 - Bella Donna Rumours of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
Long Island Country Recording Artist Lisa Matassa Featured on Newsday.com
Lisa Matassa, pioneer of the Long Island Country sound, is featured in a highly trafficked Newsday.com video segment. - January 28, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
Abbie Rhode's Psychedelic Spectacle to Give Anniversary Burlesque Show
The only burlesque troupe in St. Paul, MN throws their one year anniversary show on Friday, February 11th, 2011. Titled "The Las Vegas Strip!," birthday celebration will showcase burlesque dancers, musicians, singers, belly dancers, comedians and drag queens. The Friday night show at Station 4 will be an entertaining way to start off the Valentine weekend, or just a fun Friday night on the town. - January 27, 2011 - Abbie Rhode's Psychedelic Spectacle
NYC Acclaimed Power Rock Groups Pillow Theory and Lachi to Perform at Mercury Lounge (February 7th at 9pm)
The critically praised pop-rock artist Lachi and highly acclaimed hard rock group Pillow Theory will perform Monday February 7th at 9pm at the renowned Mercury Lounge (217 E Houston, NY NY) - January 27, 2011 - Lachi
Glory Crampton's Unusual Way CD Released
In her first solo recording, a romantic gift for any time, the distinguished soprano sings her favorite, Broadway show tunes, accompanied by the The National Symphony Orchestra (Abbey Road Studios, England). - January 23, 2011 - Glory Crampton
The Secret of Music's New Buzz Kings; Tito Deville Band
MTV stars Tito Deville Band have come together to party rock music lovers all across the nation with innovative live performance shows and DJ sets never seen before. - January 22, 2011 - Tito Deville Band
Eyran Records Releases Classical Meets Jazz: Pictures at an Exhibition, American Premiere in Jordan Hall on DVD
Eyran Records announces the DVD release of Classical Meets Jazz: Pictures at an Exhibition, American Premiere in Jordan Hall, a live concert by jazz and classical pianists, Eyran Katsenelenbogen and Andrei Ivanovitch. - January 20, 2011 - Eyran Records
Joe Blessett Sets Release Date for the Long Awaited Singapore Nights. Smooth Contemporary Jazz Reserved for Quality Audio Systems.
Joe Blessett sets release date for Singapore Nights and dedicated it to a friend & all others who lost their life to a silent killer. - January 19, 2011 - Joe Blessett Music
Long Island Country Artist Lisa Matassa Chosen as Reverbnation.com Featured Artist
Lisa Matassa, pioneer of the "Long Island Country" sound is currently a featured artist on the popular music website, ReverbNation. - January 17, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
Richmond’s Sweet Adelines Plan Sweet Valentine Surprises
The Greater Richmond Chorus Plans to Delight Hearts with Singing Valentines and Help the American Heart Association. - January 15, 2011 - Greater Richmond Chorus (of Sweet Adelines International)
Pittsburgh Steelers Anthem Released by SloFunkPump
SloFunkPump released an anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers. - January 13, 2011 - SloFunkPump
Chicago Community Youth Drumline Campaigns to Win SafeAuto Commercial Contest, January 3 – February 28, 2011
Internet users asked to participate in ZC Flawless Drumline’s Nationwide “View and Vote” Campaign. - January 08, 2011 - ZC Flawless Drumline
Radik - Brazilian Artist Releases His Debut Album, "Pera"
Radik is a Brazilian artist based in Los Angeles who is releasing his debut album, "Pera." It is a singular album made in Brazil and in the U.S., with the help of co-producer and co-musical director Marcelo Elias (Pedro Mariano, Sandy & Junior). Take a listen and enjoy the new Brazilian music of Radik. - January 07, 2011 - Radik
Lybert Ramade to Release New Album "Une Autre Chance"
Third Project Issued in January 2011 on Young Pals Records, Ayhan Sahin’s Compositions in French - January 04, 2011 - Young Pals Music
"Guitar Center Presents: Your Next Record with Keith Urban" Competition - Katie Cole Has Top Ranked Song After Public Voting, But Judges Panel to Determine the Winner
"Guitar Center Presents: Your Next Record with Keith Urban" competition winner to be announced Jan. 15, 2011. Public portion of voting completed Dec. 15 with the song "Lost Inside a Moment" by LA based Aussie artist Katie Cole, aka "The Female Keith Urban," heading into the judging portion of the competition as the top ranked song out of over 6000 entries. - January 03, 2011 - Katie Cole
Reggae Legends Celebration in Atlanta February 2 - 12th
Reggae Legends Week Atlanta February 5th – 12th Atlanta celebrates Reggae Legends Week February 5th – 12th honoring the musical contributions of Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and Sugar Minott ~ four legends instrumental in spreading the social, political and ghetto roots of... - January 01, 2011 - Red Clay Music Group
Cory "Checkmate" Robison’s Jan 7th Strikeforce MMA Opponent Pulls Out - New Opponent to Be Announced
Although word reached team Robison this week that Cory’s Jan 7th Strikeforce opponent pulled out, training camp will continue as usual with the expectation of a replacement opponent to be announced any day. “World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Champion, Cory “Checkmate”... - December 30, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Frizzell Puts Together Winning Team to Release KY Native, Chris Caskey to Radio
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell may be best known for his artistic collaboration with some of today’s biggest names in Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music but he also happens to have Country Music blood running through his veins. As the nephew of Country Stars, David... - December 18, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Bella Donna and Desperado Headline at The Canyon
Bella Donna-A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac and Desperado, the Premier Eagles Tribute come together for one night of Inspired Rock Classics at The Canyon in Agoura Hills January 21, 2011. - December 17, 2010 - Bella Donna Rumours of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
Catya Maré Wins USA Songwriting Competition 2010 for Her Electronica/Classical Crossover/New Age Music Production Light Longing
Catya Maré, who won the Billboard World Song Contest and Hollywood Music in Media Award 2009, continues to win prestigious music awards: this time it is the USA Songwriting Competition 2010 in the category "Instrumental." The songwriter, violinist and music producer Catya... - December 14, 2010 - Catya Maré Music
Frizzell Returns to His Roots, Not Music But Fighting, Training World MMA Champion, Cory "Checkmate" Robison for Upcoming Showtime Strikeforce Fight
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell returns to his roots, not family music roots but his boxing roots, being named World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Champion, Cory “Checkmate” Robison’s striking/ Boxing coach and setting their sights on their first fight together... - December 13, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Special Report About Practicing Guitar Reveals Why Many Guitarists Struggle with Making an Effective Practice Schedule
Special report about practicing guitar helps guitar players to make more progress by using the most effective guitar practice schedules. - December 13, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Joins the Dalton Gang on WVRY 105.1 Solid Gospel
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell joined Gospel Greats, The Dalton Gang on WVRY 105.1 Solid Gospel to talk a little about upcoming projects. The Dalton Gang’s music is heard nationally on Christian radio and television. The Dalton Gang has enjoyed Top 20 songs nationally. - December 12, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Teams with Nashville Music Guide to Create December Cover
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell has teamed with leading Nashville based music magazine, the Nashville Music Guide to create the December Cover. “Frizzell is quickly becoming the go to guy in Nashville for music related art. From fine art portraits of the stars for the... - December 12, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Designs Flash Website for Hee Haw Cast Member, Gerald Smith
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell has teamed with “Hee Haw” cast member, Gerald Smith to create a one of a kind flash website for Gerald. Gerald Smith is from Statesboro, Georgia, and has resided in Nashville for the past eighteen years. He may be best known as the... - December 11, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents the Emerson String Quartet on January 8, 2011
The concert marks the Quartet’s first appearance on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit series in 15 years - December 09, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
SongfestExpress in Contract Negotiations
SongfestExpress is in negotiations with three musicians over signing deal - December 06, 2010 - SongfestExpress
Underground Hip Hop Group "Graphic Nature" Announces the Release of Their Debut Album "Diabolical Villains"
Graphic Nature, the conscience rap arm of Rap Revival is announcing the release of their debut album "Diabolical Villains." - December 02, 2010 - Rap Revival
Donna Loren Hits It Big with Her Latest CD
Donna Loren star of the 60s hit variety Shindig and the Dr. Pepper Girl releases Elvis tunes. - December 01, 2010 - Donna Loren
Sarasota Opera Presents American Spiritual Ensemble
The American Spiritual Ensemble, led by Dr. Everett McCorvey, will perform two concerts in the William E. Schmidt Opera Theater of the Sarasota Opera House on Sunday, December 5 at 1:30pm and 6 pm. The American Negro Spiritual has a distinct place in this country’s history. “The... - December 01, 2010 - Sarasota Opera
Local Florida Musician SloFunkPump Releases Video for "Santa Please '10"
The Missing Man Formation is Featured Today, local musician SloFunkPump released a video for "Santa Please ’10 (Live in Nashville)", the perennial holiday tune that has become a Hollywood fan favorite. “This year's session of 'Santa Please' was actually recorded live... - December 01, 2010 - SloFunkPump
Gotta Groove ft. DJ Teresa – THE REMIXES Vol 1 EP Available on Beatport.com December 10, 2010
A remixes collection of “Gotta Groove ft. DJ Teresa” captures the new sounds of house music. - November 26, 2010 - Roja Records
Roja Records Announces the Debut Release, "Latin Tech & Spice" from Ginobeat on Beatport.com
“Latin Tech & Spice” EP by Ginobeat available exclusively on Beatport.com beginning November, 16, 2010. - November 21, 2010 - Roja Records
Jaime Michaels Releases New Single to Benefit Gulf Residents
Singer/songwriter Jaime Michaels will donate proceeds from his new song, "Black River," to those affected by the Gulf. His new CD, "The Man With the Time Machine," debuts in January. - November 19, 2010 - jaime michaels
Band Hopes Individual Contributions Through Fundraising Website Will Help in Difficult Times
Phoenix-based Whiskey Six looks to new crowdfunding site, Kickstarter.com, to help raise capital needed to compete in the chaotic music business. - November 11, 2010 - Whiskey Six
Pop / Electronica Artist Catya Maré Considered for 22 Grammy Nominations, and Her New EP "Talk Talk Talk" in Stores Worldwide by November 15th
The multiple award winning songwriter / violinist and music producer Catya Maré, who at this time is considered for 22 Grammy nominations, releases a new EP, titled "Talk Talk Talk" (Three not serious songs about Love, Death and Walking The Talk...). This self deprecating, humorous and sexy EP will be available from every major music outlet, such as Amazon, iTunes and CD Baby by November 15th, 2010. - November 07, 2010 - Catya Maré Music
Swedish Glee Club Celebrates the Holidays with a Concert and Smorgasboard
Waukegan Swedish Glee Club Celebrates 105 Years of song with Julmiddag The Waukegan Swedish Glee Club, founded December 8, 1905, will celebrate its annual Julmiddag on December 12, 2010 at the Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Road in Wheeling. The program will begin at 3 pm with the... - November 05, 2010 - Swedish Glee Club
Brooklyn Children's Theatre Winter 2011 Acting Classes and Scholarships
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre (BCT), a children’s musical theatre program that presents new and original works written by local writers, is accepting enrollment for their Winter 2011 acting classes which run Jan 3-Feb 17, 2011. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. - November 04, 2010 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
Bella Donna to Bring Enchanted Evening to Grove Theater in Upland
The national touring act, Bella Donna - A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac makes a tour stop at the vintage Grove Theatre in Old Town Upland Saturday November 27, 2010 at 8pm. - November 03, 2010 - Bella Donna Rumours of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
Rock Star Partners with Tom Hess Music Corporation to Help Rock Bands to Become Hugely Successful
Up and coming bands are taught to avoid common music career mistakes by a famous rock star. - November 02, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
The Future is Looking More Than Ok for Medallion Music
Medallion Music, a division of Medallion Media Group Inc., has proudly become executive producer on the album Home by OK Sweetheart. - October 30, 2010 - Medallion Press
The Double Rainbow Ranch Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Simrit Kaur
Soulful Kirtan Musician Performs in Boulder on October 23, 2010 - October 22, 2010 - Simrit Kaur
Music & Mischief Media’s CEO Serves as Panelist at 2010 UMMA Convention
October 14th - 16th, 2010 at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center in Kansas City, MO, the United Minority Media Association held its annual Midwest/Southeast Regional Conference. This event covered a multitude of topics with distinguished guests from around the country sharing their expertise and... - October 22, 2010 - Music & Mischief Media Group
King Edward Music Announces 9 Door Empire Debut Single Release "Breakdown"
King Edward Music releases debut Single “Breakdown” of recent signing 9 Door Empire, a young Electronic Rock Band, from Los Angeles. - October 19, 2010 - King Edward Music
Mike Ellis Music Instruction Has Released a Book for Guitar That Will Revolutionize How Students Learn Chords on the Guitar
With this revolutionary method for learning chords on the guitar, the language of chord titles is taught without staff lines, note reading, or years of study. Author Michael Ellis says, "Students will never again have to use a computer or handheld device to look up chords, one at a time." He also claims that students can learn to make over 16,000 chords in just days. This sounds impossible, but Mr. Ellis has offered $100 cash to anybody who can disprove his claim. - October 18, 2010 - Mike Ellis Music Instruction
The Volitains Release New Single 'Lovely Bones'/'Joy' on 15th November, via the Playground Records
Following on from the 'Underground' success of their debut single and EP, alternative retro rock darlings The Volitains return with their new single 'Lovely Bones'/'Joy'. - October 16, 2010 - The Volitains