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1st Friday Santa Cruz (Costumed Decorated) Art Bike Cruise
Fun, free, family event. - May 02, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
UK Band the Volitains Literally Emerge from the Underground with Their Debut Release This June
Emerging from the depths of London’s ‘Underground’ (literally), alternative rock darlings The Volitains unleash their debut EP on the 28th June 2010. - May 02, 2010 - The Volitains
Brighton's Ice Black Birds Returns with Their 2nd Single and Announce More UK Festival and Live Dates
Brighton’s Ice Black Birds fire out their 2nd single entitled ‘As Birds We’d Be Fine’ on the 13th June 2010 via Laissez Faire Club Records and have confirmed The Secret Garden Party, Farm Festival and more UK live dates. - May 02, 2010 - Ice Black Birds
Orlando-Based Dominican Singer Octavio Patxot Releases CD, Historia de Amor
Octavio Patxot - an Orlando-based Latin pop singer and composer - is proud to announce the release of his second CD, Historia de Amor. Released on the new independent Latin label, Diom Productions, the CD features 9 original compositions. Octavio’s music is a fusion of a wide range of Latin sounds and intensely personal lyrics, held together with radio-friendly commercial pop. - May 01, 2010 - Diom Productions
Tom Hess Music Corporation and Alex Staropoli Coach Unknown Bands How to Make It in the Music Industry
After already selling more than 1.2 Million records worldwide, Alex Staropoli, keyboardist, co-songwriter and co-band leader of the Italian epic metal band Rhapsody of Fire (latest release "The Frozen Tears Of Angels", April 30, 2010) launches new coaching program for unsigned rock... - May 01, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Duke Ellington Center’s Free Concert Encourages Music and Arts in Public Schools
Proudly wearing special Duke Ellington “Messengers of Harmony” buttons, hundreds of school children gathered around the Duke Ellington Statue this afternoon, at the northeast corner of Central Park, for a free Duke Ellington Day Concert hosted by The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts. - April 30, 2010 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts
Live Music Company Reaches FSB Business Award Finals
Live Music Company, NSN Productions Limited, who specialise in providing outstanding live music for corporate and private events, have reached the finals of the Hertfordshire FSB Business awards for Service Excellence and Staff Training and Development. Reaching the finals is a great boost for the... - April 30, 2010 - NSN Productions Limited
Patriot Brass Ensemble Hosts Free Armed Forces Day Concert for Veterans
The Patriot Brass Ensemble of Ridgefield, NJ is excited to host its first Armed Forces Day Tribute Concert. The concert with feature music of all the branches of the military and patriotic favorites. - April 27, 2010 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Rising Stars Concerts Showcase Eight of the Area’s Best Young Musicians
Concerts May 6th, 7th, and 9th – including a performance at the prestigious Ventura Music Festival – feature local composer Michael Glenn Williams and renowned conductor Richard Rintoul. - April 25, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
John Foxx + The Maths to Release Debut Single 'Destination' on the 24th May 2010 with Special Live Performance in June in London
Pioneering UK synth rock legend John Foxx (ex-frontman Ultravox) teams up with electronic music producer Benge to release their first single in May and perform a special one-off 100% live analogue performance at The Roundhouse in London in June. - April 25, 2010 - John Foxx
Artist Khalil Ismail Gives Solid Break-Up Advice in New Song and Music Video for "Sometimes"
Brown'sTone Recording Company Introduces New Song & Video by Khalil Ismail. Coming off the success of his debut LP, The Calm Before The Storm, a 21-city nationwide tour with stints in the Netherlands, and a few awards to boot, Alternative Hip Hop Soul artist Khalil Ismail delivers a video for... - April 24, 2010 - The Brown'stone Recording Company
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents - "Beethoven Extravaganza" at 4pm on Sunday April 25, 2010
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra presents a "Beethoven Extravaganza," the 3rd concert of the"Music of the Masters" Series of full orchestra concerts, Sunday April 25, 2010, 4pm in the Haugh Performing Arts Center of Citrus College in Glendora, CA. - April 23, 2010 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Boston Band The Van Burens Play The Joint in Los Angeles April 27, 2010
The Van Burens, based in Boston, MA, continue their national tour supporting the release of their debut EP, "The Eager EP", with a show at Los Angeles club The Joint on Tuesday, April 27 at 8 pm. - April 23, 2010 - The Van Burens
Inside the Black Provides a Rare Glimpse Into the Record-Making Process
Hollywood rock band Inside the Black today announced plans to involve fans in the entire process of writing and recording their second album, beginning with a blog post of a raw demo. - April 23, 2010 - Inside The Black
2nd Sunday Art Show Windmill Cafe Santa Cruz
A select handful of Santa Cruz artists will convene on the 2nd Sunday of each month, except for this month, which was rained out. The rescheduled show will take place Sunday April 18th from Noon to 5pm. The Windmill Cafe is on East Cliff Drive, not far from Twin Lakes State Beach. It is also near the East Side Farmers Market, where there is free parking. - April 17, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell & One Year Old Daughter Lyric, Celebrate Her Cancer Remission by Appearing on Tulsa’s "Making It Happen" TV Show with Victoria Lee
Artist to The Stars, Corey Frizzell will be on hand for taping of the popular Tulsa, OK TV Show, “Making it Happen,” hosted by Victoria Lee, on April 24th. Frizzell will be a guest with his daughter, Lyric Alana Frizzell, who suffers from a rare form of Leukemia but is now celebrating having no presence of Leukemia cells in her blood and bones after a grueling six month course of chemo treatment, administered to her at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN. - April 16, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
SloFunkPump Releases New Video for "Sway"
Today, SloFunkPump has released a solo electric studio video for the track "Sway." The video was recorded live at Legend Room Recording in Palm City, Florida. "This electric studio version of 'Sway' strips the song down to its core," SloFunkPump said. "It's a beautiful... - April 12, 2010 - SloFunkPump
Spider Rockets' Self-Titled Limited Edition CD to be Unleashed on April 20
Available for a short time starting April 20: the limited edition printing of Spider Rockets’ most recent release featuring artwork by renown rock photographer, Mark Weiss (Ozzy Osbourne, GNR, Disturbed, Nickelback), and artist, Ioannis Vasiloupolos (The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd). - April 11, 2010 - Spider Rockets
BritishMania Beatles Tribute Band to Appear at Weinberg Center in Frederick Maryland on June 25th
BritishMania, a leading Beatles Tribute Band and the official Beatles tribute band of Liverpool Tours, is playing a one-night-only concert at the Weinberg Center in Frederick, MD on June 25th at 8pm. - April 10, 2010 - BritishMania
Thea Harris Releases New Single
Thea Harris has done it again, with the release of her new single Live Right. Her voice is a unique combination of the smooth rhythms of jazz, the boldness of soul and penetrating depths of gospel. The song is like a breath of fresh air that carries a message of hope. Thea Harris is not merely an artist, but an instrument of God, utilizing her gift to usher in His presence as she yields to the Holy Spirit in a lifestyle that is an uninhibited expression of worship. - April 10, 2010 - Thea Harris Music Inc.
Eroica Inducts Antoine Smith - 2010 Catalogue for History of Records
Eroica inducts Antoine Smith, a native Clevelander of OH as a jazz and other genres composer/artist for 2010 History of Records. - April 10, 2010 - Turn On Records
MarRaps Parody Ranked in Top 40 Most Talked About Online Videos Today
New artist Mars uses hip hop parodies to challenge the industry status quo of using sex, drugs and violence in the rap art form. - April 08, 2010 - MARS MUSIC, LLC
The Van Burens Take the Stage at The Project Lodge in Madison, Wi, April 12
Boston-based band The Van Burens play The Project Lodge, a unique art space and music venue in Madison, WI, on Monday night, April 12. - April 08, 2010 - The Van Burens
Six Volt Featured at T.J. Martell Family Day Honoring the Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are being honored by the T.J. Martell foundation. - April 07, 2010 - Six Volt Band
The IndepenDance Company to Perform at the Luis Valdez Center for the Performing Arts, April 30-May 8
The IndepenDance Company will be performing at the Luis Valdez Center for the Performing Arts on April 30, May 1, 6, 7 & 8. The show will start at 7:30 and tickets are $8 in advance or $12 at the door. This performance will showcase a variety of types of dances from modern to hip-hop and from jazz to ballet. This is a show the whole family can enjoy. - April 07, 2010 - IndepenDance Company
Nebraska Singer-Songwriter Releases Anticipated Follow-Up Album
After three years of laboring on his sophomore effort, Midwest recording artist Daniel Christian overcomes setbacks to release an ambitious new collection of songs. - April 06, 2010 - DC Music
Kenwood Summer Proms Welcomes Violin Virtuoso Diana Yukawa
Award winning violinist Diana Yukawa will grace the beautiful landscapes and its audience at Kenwood House as part of this year’s Summer Proms. The London based violin virtuoso will perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons a celebration of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The Royal... - April 05, 2010 - Diana Yukawa
Slimm Buick, Santa Cruz Artist, to Appear at 2nd Sunday Art Show at the Windmill Cafe
Slimm Buick, Santa Cruz artist and entertainer, will show his Art Bikes, Watercolors and more at the Windmill Cafe (21231 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA) "Second Sunday Artists & Crafters Show", Sunday Apr. 11 from approximately 1pm to 6pm (following the East Cliff Farmers Market). He... - April 04, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
Obscure Rock Singer/Indie Filmmaker Releases Complete Lyrics and Collected Poetry Books Simultaneously
Jason Martinko, a singer/songwriter and indie filmmaker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has released a book of complete song lyrics and a book of collected poetry. Both volumes can be found at the online marketplace www.lulu.com/martinko. - April 04, 2010 - The Jason Martinko Revue
Blackfrog Studios Record a Charity Single in Aid of Cancer Charity
Local acoustic rock band, Full Circle, release their debut single this week in a bid to help turn around the life of a little girl seriously ill with neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer. Recorded at Thame’s BlackFrog Studios, the Thame and Abingdon based band hope that the donation of all... - April 02, 2010 - BlackFrog Studios Ltd
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Presents Chopin Project IV “His Loves and Romances”
Pre-concert dinner at Tuscany il Ristorante celebrates Chopin’s 200th birthday. - March 30, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Boston Band The Van Burens Play The Cave in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Boston-based The Van Burens play "The Cave" in Chapel Hill, NC, Tuesday night March 30. This is the first North Carolina show for The Van Burens, as part of their inaugural national tour in support of their debut release "The Eager EP." - March 30, 2010 - The Van Burens
Apogee Foundation Wins Second Major Award for Philanthropic Achievements and Best-in-Class Practices
The Apogee Foundation has won both the “Top Non-Profit” award in the 2009 Fast Pitch! Business Awards and the “Best Civic and Social Association” award in the 2009 SBCA Best of Business Awards, each recognizing the organization's global philanthropic achievements and best-in-class business practices. - March 29, 2010 - The Apogee Foundation
B. Anthony Love and Associates, LLC Releases Breakthrough Book - The Golden Rhythm: Righteous and Empowered Living
Byron Love, owner of B. Anthony Love and Associates, LLC, has releaseed a breakthrough new book: The Golden Rhythm: Righteous and Empowered Living. The Golden Rhythm is a unique guidebook written to people who have been challenged by life. There is a path to take people from where we are to where... - March 28, 2010 - B. Anthony Love and Associates, LLC
School Music Teachers at Risk: Gaining Job Security Skills in Today’s Brutal Economy
British Conductor & Educator Stephen P Brown is leading a School Music Teacher survey and giving away a new White Paper highlighting lessons from the London Philharmonic Orchestra. - March 25, 2010 - Stone Cottage Arts Foundation
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents the Parker Quartet
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents the Parker Quartet for its final performance of the 2009-2010 Season. A pre-concert dinner, with special reduced prices for CMSD ticket holders, will be held at Bacco Ristorante from 5:00-6:30 pm. - March 25, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
John Goldman’s QUADRANGLE, Joined by Another Three Fine Jazz Musicians This Spring 2010
Jazz composer / musician John Goldman is pleased to announce the next three guest artists to join his band QUADRANGLE’s Guest Artist Series at Uncommon Ground on Devon in Chicago. Monday, April 5 guitarist Dave Miller, whom many have called “genius,” shares the stage. On May 10, trumpeter Marquis Hill hits it with the band, and yet another rising star, fellow Chicagoan Mike Salter joins the band on tenor sax and bass clarinet for some smooth summer tunes June 14, 2010. - March 25, 2010 - John Goldman Jazz
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents Pianist Yuja Wang
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents pianist Yuja Wang for its final performance of the 2009-2010 Opus 3 Piano Series - March 25, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents Richard Goode, Pianist
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit will present pianist Richard Goode on Saturday, April 10. - March 24, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Boston-Based Band The Van Burens Kicks Off National Tour at the Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge
Local band The Van Burens will begin their first national tour with a kick-off show at The Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge, MA, on Friday, March 26. This long-awaited tour has been meticulously planned in support of The Van Burens’ recently-released debut album "The Eager EP." Named after 8th President Martin Van Buren, the band will play on stages from Cambridge to San Francisco with plenty of stops along the way. - March 23, 2010 - The Van Burens
The Grip Weeds Prepare for the Release of “Strange Change Machine,” Their First Studio Album in 5 Years with Two Shows at SXSW 2010
The Grip Weeds head to Austin’s SXSW Festival to kick-start the release of their first studio album in 5 years "Strange Change Machine." The new album, a double CD, includes 23 tracks of new material and is slated for a May 2010 release on Rainbow Quartz Records. The Grip Weeds... - March 20, 2010 - The Grip Weeds
Half Acre Day Multiplies - and Then There Were Two
Multiply is the second song in Half Acre Day's "Lunar Series" in which they release a new single every new moon. - March 19, 2010 - Half Acre Day
San Francisco’s devil said maybe. Releases Debut Album
San Francisco band devil said maybe. cutting into the scene with their debut self-titled EP welcoming a blues rock reunion. - March 13, 2010 - devil said maybe.
Audacious Record Finds the Common Ground
Dave Audé & Tall Paul produced track features new set of floor-filling remixes and vocals from Sisely Treasure - March 11, 2010 - Audacious Records
Alina Smith Band Wins KTLA Battle of the Bands
West Hollywood-based Singer and Songwriter, Alina Smith, performing two original songs in a live broadcast Southern California “Battle of the Bands” contest on KTLA, Los Angeles independent TV station, swept viewer responses to achieve the top position. - March 10, 2010 - Alina Music Inc.
HT Media LLC Brands Octave Match Records and Octave Match Entertainment Ink Deal with Their First Ska Artist for Recording, Management, and Publicity Contracts
HT Media LLC brands Octave Match Records and Octave Match Entertainment sign the Ska band Rude Squad to recording, management, and publicity contracts. - March 10, 2010 - HT Media LLC
Six Volt Joins Milk Rocks Tour
Local talent Six Volt, joins Milk Rocks tour to rock out and promote childhood health. - March 09, 2010 - Six Volt Band
Let Us Find Common Ground
The Rob Owen Band has recently released Common Ground. The EP includes five carefully-crafted compositions “painted” on an adult alternative canvas of muse. With the assistance of a talented band of musicians, Rob uses his baritone voice, atypical chord progressions, and modulating meter signatures to convey tranquil and illuminating aural imagery. The Rob Owen Band has painted five uncommon soundscapes onto Common Ground. - March 08, 2010 - Rob Owen Music
Release of Marina Tihvinskaya's Album "My Favourite Dependence"
“My Favourite Dependence” is the first album from the french singer Marina Tihvinskaya. This young international artist takes us on a musical journey, swinging for our delight from electro to pop-rock. - March 07, 2010 - Marina Tihvinskaya
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Announces Open Auditions for Soloists for 2010
First High School Honors Piano Performance Seminar Attracts 20 Gifted Artists. - March 07, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic