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Singer-Songwriter Darryl Gregory to Appear at Molten Java Coffeehouse January 23, 2010 at 8 PM
Darryl Gregory will be performing his original songs at Molten Java, a homey and comfortable coffeehouse located in downtown Bethel, CT. The January 23rd show will feature two sets of music with the first starting at 8PM. - January 14, 2010 - Darryl J Gregory
Pre-Paris Listening Party and Fundraiser for Baltimore's Own Mia Miata
Baltimore's Very Own Mia Miata Travels to Paris, France to Represent Her City in the Sankofa Soul Contest. - January 13, 2010 - Mia Miata
JC Concert Band Presents 2nd Annual Free Concert for Children
Sunday, February 14th: JC Concert Band presents it's 2nd annual Free Children's Concert with Dave Moore of Star 99.1FM narrating "Peter & the Wolf." Bring a school friend and arrive early for face painting, juggling, balloons, and other pre-concert fun. Doors open at 1:30pm, performance at 3:30pm. Suitable for children aged 4 to 104. - January 13, 2010 - JC Concert Band
Triumph for the Morgenstern Trio: German Piano Trio Awarded Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit has announced that the 2009 winner of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award (KLRITA) is the German trio, the Morgenstern Trio. - January 13, 2010 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Receive Free CD Album by Joining the Official Dean Shoultz Fan Club
Rock guitarist Dean Shoultz welcomes in 2010 with a free CD of his debut release “All The Pretty Horses.” For a limited time only you will receive the full 10 Track CD free of charge when you sign up as a member of The Official Dean Shoultz Fan Club. Besides receiving your free CD,... - January 09, 2010 - Dean Shoultz
Hot New Rock Band Black Velvet Deluxe Donating 10% of Profits from CD Sales and Gate Proceeds to the School of Rock Music Scholarship Fund
For most indie bands starting out, paying the rent and keeping the gas tank full are usually the primary thoughts. However, for the rock quartet that calls themselves Black Velvet Deluxe, there is something a little deeper going on, right out of the starting gate. Having just released their first album, the band knew they wanted future rockers to have a chance to play out their dreams, and that's why they decided to give 10% of their profits to The School of Rock's Scholarship Fund. - January 08, 2010 - Black Velvet Deluxe
Michal’s “My Baby” Hits #1 on Popstation Charts
Emmy-award winner Michal Towber reached #1 on Popstation for her rendition of “My Baby.” The results were in at midnight today after five weeks of voting. Her win makes her eligible for a record deal offered by Popstation once every three months. Michal’s “My Baby” can be streamed for free at http://popstation.com/users/view/1195 - January 06, 2010 - Michal Towber
Two Time #1 Billboard Rocktronica Artist JES Releases New Single "Lovesong" from Upcoming Album
JES the undisputed Queen of Rocktronica returns with "Lovesong" the debut single from her highly anticipated sophomore album "High Glow.” - January 05, 2010 - JES
Above the World Entertainment & Rodfatha Flirt with History, a CD Release Destined to be Remembered
Indie sensation Rodfatha has once again teamed up with Above The World Entertainment to do something Epic. The first American released Album of the decade, Rodfatha's Greatest Jamz is a true testament to the independent artist. - January 05, 2010 - Above the World Entertainment
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Starts New Year with OPUS 26 Concerts Featuring Eight Local Youth Soloists
January 10th pre-concert dinner at Fiamme Restaurant & Bar to raise funds in support of future performances. - December 30, 2009 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Music Learning Workshop Develops New 12 Month Music Course to Help Music Students Become Great Musicians
Learning music theory for beginning and intermediate music students has always been a problem. This new course allows students to study at home in a step by step approach to accelerating music theory training without becoming bored. Music skills and knowledge are accelerated with rapid improvement in playing ability. - December 28, 2009 - Chidester Enterprises LLC
Black Velvet Deluxe Lends New Song, MY PRIDE, to "Rider" Magazine’s News Video Show Rider 360
Hot new rock band Black Velvet Deluxe tapped to provide song this week for Rider magazine's weekly news video Rider 360. - December 25, 2009 - Black Velvet Deluxe
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic to Recognize Steinway & Sons as Artistic Partner at a Recital and Gala January 3rd
Gala will include debut performances on two world-class pianos, on loan from Steinway to the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Recital Hall. - December 24, 2009 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet on Saturday, January 30
Returning by popular demand, the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet will perform works by Mozart, Reicha, Barber and Nielsen. That evening, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its performances at Seligman Performing Arts Center. - December 24, 2009 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Bright Future as Masterbuilders Taste the Big Time
Release regarding Masterbuilders most notable release to date. - December 23, 2009 - Masterbuilders
SoBe Institute of the Arts Celebrates New Beginnings with a Multimedia Grand Opening Cabaret at the Renovated Little Stage Theater
Under the direction of Executive Artistic Director Carson Kievman, SoBe Institute of the Arts will welcome the new year January 1st with a fresh and compelling multimedia arts cabaret to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the Little Stage Theater @ SoBe Arts. The Grand Opening Cabaret will... - December 20, 2009 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Angelika & Demons Released a New Gothic Metal Album Easy Death
Angelika & Demons, female gothic metal project, Evanescence's follower, released a new album Easy Death which is available now on Itunes, Amazon and Rhapsody. - December 17, 2009 - Angelika & Demons
After Escaping Death, Russian Superstar Avraam Russo Returns to World Music Stage with New Spiritual Single, Music Video
After a four-year hiatus prompted by an assassination attempt, Russian pop superstar Avraam Russo — who delivered record-breaking #1 hits like Amor and Love Is Not Here Anymore — is set to release Peace, the first single from his new spiritual album, Resurrection. The single will be... - December 16, 2009 - Avraam Russo
BeatingDrums.com Announces Charity Campaign !N2DG - Drumming to Beat Alzheimer's
Drum enthusiast, Johnny Vargas is on a journey across the southwest United States to help "Beat Alzheimer's" through a series of drum circle events, demonstrating support for Alzheimer's research. - December 15, 2009 - BeatingDrums.com
Global Ride Becomes Largest Provider of Virtual Cycling DVDs
On December 18th, Global Ride will release its 6th Virtual Cycling DVD. This DVD producer founded Cycling Fusion to bridge the worlds of Indoor and Outdoor Cycling. The DVDs themselves provide the visual experience that bridges these two worlds together. Virtual cycling DVDs are becoming a staple for Indoor Cycling & Spinning® classes, and Global Ride is leading the peloton. - December 15, 2009 - Cycling Fusion
Jireh Records and HipHop Artist K.L.A.S.S. Releases New Single "Back to the Streets"
Breakthrough Christian Rap and HipHop Artist K.L.A.S.S. releases New Single "Back to the Streets" off the upcoming Mix tape Back to the Streets Vol. #1. - December 14, 2009 - Jireh Records
Joe Blessett MP3 Music Downloads Available Now
New Acid Jazz Music Artist Joe Blessett Now on iTunes. The debut Release of U Can Trust Me by Composer and Producer Joe Blessett. - December 10, 2009 - Joe Blessett Music
Octave Match Records Taps Restaurant for Featured Artist CD Signings
Octave Match Records has created a buzz with its unconventional place for CD signings, a Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar in the Tampa Bay area. - December 07, 2009 - HT Media LLC
Mission City Opera Premieres Michael Taylor's New Opera "Truce of Carols"
On Dec. 5-6, 2009, Santa Clara's Mission City Opera performs the company's first new opera premiere: "Truce of Carols," a one-act opera in English and German, with libretto and music by the company's Associate Conductor Michael Taylor. Based in part on Stanley Weintraub's 2001 book, "Silent Night – the Story of the Christmas Truce," "Truce of Carols" tells the story of the spontaneous 1914 WWI Christmas ceasefire. - December 01, 2009 - Mission City Opera
New Online Service Allows Unsigned Artists to Sell Music Online for Free
A new service launched this month allows unsigned and independent music artists to sell music online for free. - December 01, 2009 - Songstall - Sell your music online
Pianist & Composer Martin Mayer Partners with Canadian Cancer Society in Memory of Czech Superstar Karel Černoch
On the heels of a successful concert tour in Asia this fall, Canada’s Martin Mayer is on to his next project without a stop. The Vancouver-based pianist and composer is partnering with the Canadian Cancer Society for a yearlong fundraising campaign, in memory of his close friend and mentor,... - November 26, 2009 - Canadian Pianist & Composer Martin Mayer
Spin Move Records to Release Exclusive Amy Kuney Holiday Bundle
Spin Move Records will offer a limited-time, exclusive holiday bundle for its artist Amy Kuney from now until Christmas. - November 25, 2009 - Spin Move Records
SloFunkPump Releases "Santa Please '09," Dedicated to U.S. Troops
Indie-funk musician SloFunkPump announced the release of "Santa Please '09" today, a holiday song dedicated to American troops. - November 21, 2009 - SloFunkPump
Myspace Record’s Hip Hop Rising Artist Bossman Premieres Webisode Series No Struggle, No Success
Rising Hip Hop Artist and Myspace Records Release Webisode, and Premiere EP - November 20, 2009 - Travis Bossman Holifield
Mickey Thomas of Starship Announces Benefit for Animals Displaced by Disasters...
Mickey Thomas, the lead singer of Starship (famous for hits like We Built This City on Rock and Roll and Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now), released a new video for Noah’s Wish, a nonprofit organization that steps in to help animals in huge disasters like hurricane Katrina and the California firestorms. Thomas celebrates his birthday on December 3 and his 30th year in Starship. In honor of this milestone, he’s asking fans to support Noah’s Wish. View the video for more info: http://bit.ly/3HMiVh. - November 19, 2009 - Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas
Khalil Ismail Drops “Sometimes” Video
Hot New HipHop Soul Artist Releases First Music Video from His Debut Album The Calm Before the Storm - November 19, 2009 - The Brown'stone Recording Company
Gospel Music Audiences Embrace Contemporary, Inspirational Artist Emmitt Nevels, Jr. with His Debut Release, “Love You I”
Contemporary gospel artist Emmitt Nevels, Jr. is gaining national airplay with his new CD release "Love You I" which features the uptempo praise single "I Wanna Bless You." - November 19, 2009 - Nevels Sisters
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents James Ehnes and Jon Kimura Parker
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit will present violinist James Ehnes and pianist Jon Kimura Parker on Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m. - November 19, 2009 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Legendary Irish Band Black 47 Celebrates “20 Years on the Road”
Black 47 Brings Back 1989 prices for Four Consecutive Saturday Shows $10 Admission: Nov. 21/28; Dec. 5/12 at 10:30pm at Connolly’s KLUB 45, 121 W 45th St., NYC - November 18, 2009 - Black 47
Vaqueros Paganos Band of the Month - September 2009
Number one on the top 20 chart for the indie bands blog, Band of the Month for September is Vaqueros Paganos from Argentina. - November 09, 2009 - Indie Bands Blog
Concert of Operatic Gems to Benefit Preemies
Sixteen exciting young performers will join forces to showcase their talent in a concert entitled “A little OPERA for little BABIES” in order to raise money for the Linden Fund, in support of Neonatal Intensive Care. “A little OPERA for little BABIES” debut concert will... - November 08, 2009 - A little OPERA for little BABIES
Octave Match Records Announces Release of Debut CD’s
Octave Match Records will release the company’s first feature CD’s internationally November 17, 2009. - November 07, 2009 - HT Media LLC
A DIY Artist/Songwriter Zana Mesihovic's Music Featured in a Hollywood Film
Zana Mesihovic wrote a song in what seemed like a nanosecond and nailed the feeling of the new film, The Lightkeepers. The Lightkeepers is directed and written by Daniel Adams, distributed by New Films International. - November 06, 2009 - Zanamusic
Tommy Pope, Jr. Has a New Website That Chronicles His Rise to Fame Working His Way Up in the Industry from Selling Merchandise to Cutting His First Mixtapes
Up and coming Atlanta rap star grew his fame on the streets that resulted in his big break with Mobstyle Entertainment Inc and his top notch website thapopemusic.com... - November 02, 2009 - Tommy Pope, Jr
British Violinist, Diana Yukawa Involved in Japans Biggest Feature Film
Feature film Shizumanu Taiyo On Release. Japans biggest budget feature film Shizumanu Taiyo which features music by Diana Yukawa goes on release. - November 02, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Apogee Celebrates a New Era of Success in Fostering Creative Excellence Around the World
The Apogee Foundation begins its 2009/2010 season with an unprecedented history of achievements and ambitious future plans for fostering creative excellence worldwide. Kenneth Schneider - Apogee Foundation. - October 30, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
The Brooklyn Label Pioneers a New Breed of Hip Hop Record Label
The Brooklyn Label (www.TheBrooklynLabel.com) is pioneering a new form of independent Hip-Hop. The process of artists making music and a business with the same focus, is at the heart of this new venture. With a signature sound of rich acoustic elements and lyrical flows not chopped, assembled, or auto-tuned, The Brooklyn Label’s sound captures emotions that can only come through in a live performance. - October 28, 2009 - The Brooklyn Label
Diana Yukawa on Waratte Iitomo
Diana Yukawa appears live as guest on Japan notorious Waratte Iitomo afternoon show hosted by Tamori (Morita Kazuyoshi). - October 24, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Diana Yukawa Releases the Butterfly Effect
Violinist, Diana Yukawa Releases New Album “The Butterfly Effect.” - October 23, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
World-Renowned Pianist Vladimir Feltsman to Open Opus 3 Piano Series for Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Russian-born pianist Vladimir Feltsman will open the Opus 3 Piano Series for the Chamber Music Society of Detroit on Saturday, November 14, 2009. He will premiere works by Chopin and Schubert. - October 23, 2009 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Video Game Music Community Announces Original Game Music Competition, with Grand Prize of $500
Today, The remixSite Group announced the remixSite Composition Combat, a competition between game music composers to create the best original game theme. Competitors will attempt to capture the essence of a storyline for a fictional "game," with the contest being judged by community vote. The winner will receive a grand prize of $500 cash. - October 23, 2009 - remixSite Group
Lareau Releases New Single "Don’t Let Me Go" from Forthcoming Album
Lareau is the band that has gained international attention due to its honest cool-mountain-stream aesthetic combining an Eagles/Byrds roots-reverence with a Fray/Maroon 5 modernity. Lareau on Warrior Records/UMGD have released their latest single release “Don’t Let Me Go” which is... - October 22, 2009 - Lareau
Mono Stereo - Band of the Week - w/e 17th October 2009
Storming to top spot in the indie bands blog, band of the week chart as a new entry are Mono Stereo from Sweden. - October 20, 2009 - Indie Bands Blog
“Artist to the Stars” Corey Frizzell Joins 30 Other Celebrity & VIP Designers For MedVance Institute’s “Scrubs for a Cause” Charity Event
“Artist to The Stars”, Corey Frizzell has been selected as one of Nashville’s designer’s to participate in the MedVance Institute’s “Scrubs for a Cause” charity event. This event features an array of medical scrubs personally designed by influential members of the Nashville, TN community. Being an artist and having royal country music blood running through his veins, Frizzell’s design is sure to set itself apart and have nostalgic country music appeal. - October 18, 2009 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Company Launches Internet Casting Site for Bellydancers
Why Knot Productions is looking for talent for an upcoming instructional video - October 17, 2009 - Why Knot Productions