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Sweet Honey in the Rock in Alvin Ailey's Dance Theater's 50th Anniversary of "Revelations"
Grammy Award-winning a cappella vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock, whose thought-provoking summer single/video “Are We Nation,” stirred up the national debate on the controversial SB-1070 Immigration Law that was enacted in Arizona, will heat up the fall with the Alvin Ailey... - October 15, 2010 - Sweet Honey In The Rock
Ska Band Releases New Album; Launches Contest to Find the Most Hilarious Skank Mrs. Skannotto’s New CD to be Released at Concert on Oct. 15
Mrs. Skannotto, Rochester New York's long standing ska band, is releasing its fifth CD, as well as launching an online skank dance contest to find the most hilarious skank moves. - October 14, 2010 - Mrs. Skannotto
Adam's Attic to Rock Debut Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon
Competitor's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series Tour will make its debut stop in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 24. During the world-class endurance event, Adam's Attic will rock the debut Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon. - October 14, 2010 - Adam's Attic
RMC Studios Announces Rapid Music School Expansion Within Union County, NJ
RMC Studios, a Union County New Jersey Music School and Studio, announced today they’ll be expanding and adding schools in Cranford and Warren as well as adding satellite schools in Scotch Plains, Millburn and Short Hills. President, EJ Gaub, said “We’re experiencing tremendous... - October 08, 2010 - RMC Studios
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Joins Carla Ciuffo & Lindsay Truman for Music Row Corroboree Gallery’s "Untold Stories" Art Exhibit
Music Row based Corroboree Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of "Untold Stories," an exhibition presenting select works from Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Corroboree Gallery owner, Carla Ciuffo, and Photographer, Lindsay Truman, as well as a viewing of authentic tribal... - October 07, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Comedy Band Bob Knows Best Presents NERDFEST Y2K10 at the Glass House in Pomona
Bob Knows Best and local San Gabriel Valley venue to host unique showcase of music acts that embrace the geek subculture. Live music to include comedy, video game anthems, and a band that fancies themselves from space. - October 07, 2010 - Bob Knows Best Comedy Music
"Halloween Masquerade" Fundraiser to Benefit the Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Scholarship Fund
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre (BCT) will be hosting their 3rd annual fundraiser, Halloween Masquerade, to benefit the Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Scholarship Fund on Saturday, October 16 at St.Saviour’s Church in Brooklyn. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the BCT Scholarship... - October 06, 2010 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
Garfield Heights Welcomes Broadway Favorite "The Drowsy Chaperone" for Its Northeast Ohio Premiere
The Roaring '20s are back and better than ever! The most celebrated musical of the 2006 Broadway season, The Drowsy Chaperone, a completely original musical comedy, is coming to the Garfield Heights Center for the Performing Arts October 29 thru November 14, 2010, as the Garfield Players (aka... - October 03, 2010 - Garfield Players
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Presents a Series of Fundraisers
First fundraiser features Thousand Oaks native and prize-winning cellist Andrew Janss on October 3 - October 03, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Leading Australian Dance Magazine Gives Cash to US Residents
Dance Informa, Australia’s leading Dance Magazine has entered the USA market with a huge incentive for new subscribers. All dancers who sign up to the bi-monthly online publication receive free entry into a cash draw of $4000 and a new Apple iPad. - October 01, 2010 - Dance Informa
Nelson Set to Release New Album on 20th Anniversary - "Lightning Strikes Twice" Sequel to Multi-Platinum "After the Rain"
Frontiers Records and Nelson led by twin lead front men Matthew & Gunnar Nelson announced the release date of their new album “Lightning Strikes Twice” a seamless sequel to multi-platinum debut album “After the Rain” on the 20th anniversary of their history making turn... - October 01, 2010 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
Rock Guitarist Dean Shoultz Delivers 5 Free Tracks from His New Solo Album "Suite Emotions"
Join the official Dean Shoultz Mailing List and receive 5 free songs from his new album Suite Emotions. - September 30, 2010 - Dean Shoultz
“Connected Souls” Packs the House at CD Release Party
Connected Souls, featuring Mike Jordan and Doreen Poreba, recently released their debut CD to a packed audience. The positive thought music CD is now available at CDBaby.com, iTunes, amazon.com and digstation.com. - September 30, 2010 - Connected Souls
likeZEBRA Announces Pierce The Veil as Featured Artist of the Week
Indie Music Network Gives Fans Exclusive Access to the Music Underground - September 30, 2010 - likeZEBRA
Buckcherry Rocks Out as likeZEBRA’s Featured Artist of the Week
Indie Music Hub Gives Fans Exclusive Access to Buckcherry - September 23, 2010 - likeZEBRA
Esthema’s Eastern Dance Certified by The International Association of Independent Recording Artists
On September 15, 2010 the The International Association of Independent Recording Artists or IAIRA recognized and honored Esthema for artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in sound recording for their composition Eastern Dance featured on their second CD, the Hereness... - September 23, 2010 - Esthema
Divinity, Creativity and Healing Converge in Ann Licater’s Musical Vision
World Flutist Ann Licater’s Doorway to a Dream hits #3 on Zone Music Reporter’s Top 100 Radio Airplay Charts. The album is a richly dimensional follow-up to Licater’s award-nominated solo debut Following the Call; she launched the album with a performance at INATS (Int’l. New Age Trade Show) 2010. - September 21, 2010 - The B Company
Films of Colour to Release Debut Single ‘Actions’ via Label Fandango, Plus Announce a 12 Date UK Tour to Support It
After summer festival and TV performances, UK-based pop rock act Films of Colour are set to make their mark on the music industry when releasing their debut single 'Actions' via indie record company Label Fandango in October with a full UK tour to support it. - September 21, 2010 - Films of Colour
Having Their Track ‘I Don’t Know Your Name’ Selected as the Theme for the Leeds Arena Ad Campaign, Escort Knights Announce Its Release as a Single & UK Tour Dates
Upbeat indie dance pop band Escort Knights have announced the official release of their single 'I Don't Know Your Name' on the 31st October via Waltzer Records. The track was recently used in a full scale marketing campaign for the newly built Leeds Arena and the band have booked in tour dates to support it. - September 20, 2010 - Escort Knights
A Two-Tracked, Power-Packed Attack
Rock Steady is Random Allies latest EP release, with two genuine rock warheads armed with attitude and audacity. - September 18, 2010 - Random Allies
Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson Releases Two New Albums
Randy Ellefson has released two new instrumental albums Serenade of Strings and The Lost Art. The first is all acoustic guitar while the second is classical guitar. Songs from both albums are also available for download and streaming. - September 15, 2010 - Randy Ellefson
Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle Release Their New Single 'Higher' via The Playground Records on 7th November 2010
After much media attention and many 2010 festival appearances plus the band being hand-picked from 2,000 acts to officially open SXSW 2010, Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle release their debut commercially-released single ‘Higher’ via The Playground Records on 7th November 2010. - September 15, 2010 - Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle
Electro Pop Band Live Like Lions Release Their New Single 'Cecile' on Echo Palace Music on 8th November 2010
Electro dance pop band Live Like Lions release their new single 'Cecile' on Echo Palace Music on 8th November 2010. They combine the release of the new single with UK tour dates supporting The Little Comets. - September 15, 2010 - Live Like Lions
Gothic Scuzz Punk Band the Gaa Gaa's Release New Single on the Playground Records
Gothic scuzz punk band The Gaa Gaa's release their new single "Voltaire" on The Playground Records on 1st November 2010. The single is the first release on The Playground Records. The band also have upcoming tour dates around the UK and Germany to support the single. - September 15, 2010 - The Gaa Gaa's
Darkwave London Rockers Ulterior Release New Single 'Sex War Sex Cars Sex' on Speed Records on 1st November 2010
Ulterior release their new single 'Sex War Sex Cars Sex' on Speed Records. The single is released on 1st November and is available exclusively as a 7'' single from Rough Trade Stores. The band is set to tour the UK this coming autumn to support the release of the single. - September 15, 2010 - Ulterior
Lady Ga Ga Inspired Song by Ross Royce Storms the Radio Waves
The song Mrs.Vain by artist Ross Royce inspired by Lady Ga Ga and Taylor Swift to name a few has started to recieve extensive radio play in Australia, New Zealand and now the U.S. - September 13, 2010 - Ross Royce
Indestructible Noise Command Releases New Tunes After Two Decade Thrash Nap
Metal heads everywhere once got a serious shock to the system. Twenty years later, Thrash band I.N.C. is ready to shock them once again. - September 13, 2010 - Indestructible Noise Command
Apple Inspires a New Sound from Vocal Vixen Kai Brant on Her Debut Record
Former Los Angeles rocker Kai Brant changes the tone on her new self-titled release with a mixture of avant-garde and experimental pop tunes, thanks in part to the Apple computer. - September 12, 2010 - CiXi Digital Records
Kissing Lola Goes All the Way with 100 Fans
Pop/Rock Band Kissing Lola offers a lifetime of music, creative collaboration, concert tickets and limited edition merchandise for free to a select group of 100 fans. - September 12, 2010 - Kissing Lola
Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks Bring Broadway Cabaret to Glenwood
Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks, award-winning Omaha entertainers, will perform a one-night only Broadway-themed cabaret show, Saturday, September 18th, 7:30 p.m. at the Barton Theatre, located in Glenwood, Iowa. The event, hosted by the Mills Masquers, features songs from classic and contemporary musical theatre and other humorous gems. - September 11, 2010 - Mary Carrick Sings
Chicago Modern Orchestra Project Announces Season of Innovative and Unexpected Programming
Second annual concert season kicks off with works by Yoko Ono and Duke Ellington - September 10, 2010 - Chicago Modern Orchestra Project
The Devil Wears Prada Slays as likeZEBRA’s Featured Artist of the Week
Billboard Top 10 Artist Offers likeZEBRA Fans an Exclusive Band Giveaway - September 10, 2010 - likeZEBRA
Tom Hess Music Corporation Announces Music Career Special Report That Helps Bands to Make Their Live Shows More Successful
Bands learn what to do to get a lot of people to attend their gigs by studying a special report on improving their stage presence, live performance and concert promotion skills. - September 08, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
The For His Glory Music Group Takes You Back to Basics with Their First Live Recording Entitled Church Live
With summer making its final curtain call and fall swiftly approaching, the For His Glory Music Group is taking you back to the basics with their live CD and DVD recording entitled "Church Live" which will take place September 26, 2010. - September 06, 2010 - For His Glory Music Group
Ogogo’s Topless Diamond Will be Available on September 7, 2010
IIIRecords is proudly releasing OGOGO's third Film Ques series, Topless Diamond. - September 05, 2010 - OGOGO
Full Streaming Audio of Randy Ellefson’s Two Upcoming Albums Now Available
Randy Ellefson has added all tracks from his new instrumental albums Serenade of Strings and The Lost Art, both to be released on September 14th 2010, to www.randyellefson.com. The first is all acoustic guitar while the second is classical guitar. Songs from both albums are also available for download. - September 03, 2010 - Randy Ellefson
IAIRA Feels the Effects of Growing Pains
The International Association of Independent Recording Artists admits that sudden growth explosion has caught them a bit by surprise. - September 02, 2010 - International Association of Independent Recording Artists
Humour-Laced Indie Popsters Stages of Dan Release Their Single "Gary" on Frontman Chris Aliano’s Brother’s Record Label DTR Records on the 7th of November 2010
Family business, dance music covers, BMX bikes… and pig roasts are just some of the things associated with British indie band Stages of Dan and their single "Gary." - September 02, 2010 - Stages Of Dan
Multimedia Opera Production to Debut at Roosevelt University
The ETERNAL TAO, an electronic opera, integrates voices, instruments, video, electronics, dancers and lighting and involves a multi-channel sound system with projected visual images. The production is composed and produced by Kyong Mee Choi, assistant professor of music composition and recipient of the prestigious Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship. The opera will be held at Ganz Hall, Roosevelt University, On Friday, October 22, 430 S. Michigan Ave., at 7:30 p.m. - August 28, 2010 - Kyong Mee Choi
Michael Lewis Band - Now Playing the Inland Northwest
The Michael Lewis Band, featuring some of the finest musicians in the Inland Northwest region, is now playing - and booking - venues all over the Northwest. - August 27, 2010 - Michael Lewis Music
The Orchard Backs Up a New Online Music Service and Social Community: BuyMyPlaylist.com
Znak Inc., the owner of BuyMyPlaylist music service, and The Orchard have signed a commercial agreement. The Orchard grants Znak Inc. non-exclusive marketing and sales rights to its entire catalog. Znak, through its websites (buymyplaylist.com and its sister sites), will make the music available to its registered users in the US, UK and Portugal. The service is to be launched in September 2010. - August 27, 2010 - Znak Inc
Local Florida Musician SloFunkPump Calls for Military Homecoming Video Submissions
American Troops to be featured in SloFunkPump Holiday Tribute Video - August 27, 2010 - SloFunkPump
Margaret Cho Dependent on likeZEBRA
Famed Comedian Promotes Debut Album on the Popular Indie Music Hub - August 26, 2010 - likeZEBRA
IAIRA Fights for Performers Rights to Receive Fair Pay
The International Association of Independent Recording Artists weighs in on the fight to help performers receive fair pay for air play. - August 26, 2010 - International Association of Independent Recording Artists
Off the Record: The Fold Officially Joins likeZEBRA.com
Popular band, The Fold, leverages online indie music hub, likeZEBRA and thrives without label. - August 24, 2010 - likeZEBRA
Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson to Release Two New Albums
Randy Ellefson will release two instrumental albums titled Serenade of Strings and The Lost Art on September 14th 2010. The first is all acoustic guitar while the second is classical guitar. Songs from both albums are available for download now at www.randyellefson.com. - August 24, 2010 - Randy Ellefson
Eclectic English Rockers The Scratch Re-Issue Their Debut Album ‘DIY’ on the 10th October 2010 on Ponyland Records
Not ones to sit still, UK art-punk band The Scratch re-release their 2004 debut album 'D.I.Y' on their own Ponyland Records while writing new material, performing various summer festivals and landing 2 consecutive UK Tourdates #1 singles. - August 21, 2010 - The Scratch
New Social Voyeurs Write Love Song for the Unemployed
Some people react to being laid off with anger, some with despair. Rob Sobol of New Social Voyeurs reacted by writing a song, “Keep Keeping the Faith.” “A whole lot of folks like you and me were or are suffering very quietly, trying incredibly hard to find a new job, they need to... - August 20, 2010 - New Social Voyeurs
Emit Concert Part of National Tour
Emit will perform as part of the national Shop Til You Rock at GGP Malls during the month of August. - August 17, 2010 - Emit
Prophet & The Cowboys of Apocalypse Receives 2010 Phoenix Music Awards ‘Record of the Year’ Award for Maiden Album Release "The Edge"
Prophet & The Cowboys of Apocalypse receives 2010 Phoenix Music Awards ‘Record of the Year’ award for maiden album release "The Edge." Produced by Prophet and co-produced and engineered by Larry Elyea at Mind’s Eye Digital Studio in Tempe, Arizona. The awards ceremony will be held November 18, 2010 at the Paramount Theater located on the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood, California. - August 14, 2010 - St. Madness