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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
So You Think You Can Dance Introduces US Audiences to Sweet 17’s Supabeat
New dance craze Supabeat was introduced to US audiences when the song of the same name was featured nationwide on the most recent episode of So You Think You Can Dance alongside tracks by Rihanna and the Ting Tings. Since its release through SPM Records, tracks from the Sweet 17 debut album Supabeat have featured prominently on US and international TV shows including Keeping Up With The Kardashians, hot new show Eastwick and MTV’s The Real World. - October 13, 2009 - SPM Records
The Drums - Band of the Week - w/e 10th October 2009
In the Number One slot climbing three places on the indie bands blog, band of the week chart is The Drums from the USA. - October 12, 2009 - Indie Bands Blog
The Rock & Shop Market Comes to Durham, NC with a Vintage Twist
On Saturday October 17th over 50 designers will be selling their vintage, upcycled & eco-friendly wares at the Rock & Shop Vintage Market in Durham from 1-5pm. In addition, there will be a fashion show featuring eight Triangle-area designers who specialize in refashioning vintage goods into... - October 12, 2009 - The Rock & Shop Market
Shirley Jones & Les Brown Jr.'s Big Band Join to Make Music CD Album Together
Oscar Winning Actress Shirley Jones Has Recording Deal for CD with the Famed Les Brown Jr. Big Band - Recording Sessions to Be Held in Branson - October 08, 2009 - Edward Lozzi & Associates PR
Tenement Hall Productions Presents the Winners of Nine Status QuO South FL Live Music Awards Rocking Against Breast Cancer with the Susan G. Komen Foundation in Miami
On the night of Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 9:00 PM the 2nd floor of Miami's oldest bar and live music venue, The Legendary Tobacco Road will be booming with Gypsy-rocker fans, live music lovers, and supporters of this very important cause: breast cancer awareness. - October 08, 2009 - Tenement Hall Productions, LLC
Billy Darnell Music Announces New Promotional Concept
Billy Darnell Music announces major changes in their promotional, and marketing Concept. This new concept is a major change from the traditional marketing of country music artists, and is designed to increase the fan base, promote Radio air play, and create a new business partnership between the artist and the retail market. - October 08, 2009 - Billy Darnell Music
Joe Beck Music Group Launches New Website
The Joe Beck Music Group, founded by Dove Award-winning songwriter Joe Beck, has announced the launch of its new website at http://www.joebeckmusicgroup.com. "For some time I have wanted to develop an online resource center to share the music God has given me over the years," says Beck. - October 08, 2009 - Joe Beck Music Group
Jon and Lynn Band of the Week - w/e 3rd October 2009
In the Number One slot as a new entry on the indie bands blog, band of the week chart are Jon and Lynn from the USA. - October 06, 2009 - Indie Bands Blog
Frizzell Adds Spc. Robert Ray Arsiaga to His “Fallen Heroes” Project
Nashville, TN – October 3RD, 2009 – “Artist to The Stars”, Corey Frizzell is honored to add Spc. Robert Ray Arsiaga from Midland TX as his next portrait to his “Fallen Heroes” project. Frizzell launched a new project in early 2009 to honor the memory of soldiers who have been killed in action while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Frizzell has a tribute page on his website at www.coreyfrizzell.com that honors these fallen and showcase the portraits he has created of these soldiers. - October 05, 2009 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Linda Purl RSVPs for “The Wedding oftThe Year” on the NBC Hit Series "The Office"
She started out playing ‘Richie Cunningham’s’ girlfriend turned ‘Fonzie’s’ fiancée on "Happy Days," then moved to playing Andy Griffith’s daughter on "Matlock," became Joe Mantegna’s wife on "First Monday," and now Linda takes her place as mother-of-the-bride ‘Helene Beesly’ on NBC’s "The Office." - October 04, 2009 - Linda Purl
Nashville Palace to Host Keith Whitley Memorial Tribute Concert with Special Appearance by "Artist to the Stars" Corey Frizzell
“Artist to The Stars”, Corey Frizzell will be a special guest for the Keith Whitley Memorial Tribute Concert at the world famous, Nashville Palace. Frizzell will be on hand as one of his fine art prints of the late Whitley is auctioned. Frizzell will autograph and present the print to... - September 30, 2009 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Tickets to a 'Timeless' Sarasota Opera Season Are Available Now
With great music, compelling stories, and dazzling productions, Sarasota Opera promises a 2009-10 season that is Timeless. Tickets are now available to the general public. - September 30, 2009 - Sarasota Opera
The Best of Both Lifes - a Mixed-Reality Concert
San Francisco band This Device will present a mixed-reality concert, merging the real with the virtual. The interactive 3D virtual world Second Life has become a mecca for live music concerts of all types. - September 30, 2009 - This Device
Negro Fluo Band of the Week w/e 26th September 2009
After a closely fought competition, Negro Fluo from Argentina, have emerged as the Band of the Week on the Indie Bands blog w/e 26th September 2009. - September 29, 2009 - Indie Bands Blog
Bottoms Up Dayton Ohio's Newest Live Local Dance and Party Cover Band
Bottoms Up is Dayton, Ohio's newest dance and party band made up of some of Dayton's best local musicians. Bottoms Up plays the hits everyone knows and loves; they offer a list of rockin' dance hits from the 1960's through today that should please everyone. - September 28, 2009 - Bottoms Up
Sarasota Opera Artists Get 'Up Close'
Music lovers will have the unique opportunity to be on stage with the singers starring in Sarasota Opera’s fall production of Verdi’s La traviata. Only a limited number of tickets are being sold for this October 17 special event. - September 27, 2009 - Sarasota Opera
Matt Venuti New CD Hangisphere Now Available
In his latest release, Hangisphere, Matt Venuti reaches deep into the soul of the Hang creating spell-binding instrumental compositions. 'Matt plays the soul of the Hang.' - Felix Rohner, Hangmaker. Available at www.venusians.com/cdreleases.php - September 25, 2009 - Matt Venuti
Sonic Freedom Presents Mercy Me Autographed Guitar Giveaway
Tim Mainka, the multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer known as Sonic Freedom®, offers a Mercy Me Autographed Guitar Giveaway worldwide at SonicFreedom.com - September 25, 2009 - Sonic Freedom® LLC
Electronic Planet Ensemble Presents IN.CAR.NATION - a Celebration of Cool Cars
Electronic Planet Ensemble presents IN.CAR.NATION, a multi-media environment of sight, sound and words to celebrate the cultural elegance of cool cars. - September 25, 2009 - Electronic Planet Ensemble
Fallan Soldier Releases Video of "Fights"
Hip hop artist Fallan Soldier has released the video of his single "Fights" from his debut album "Above The Call Of Duty." - September 25, 2009 - Fallan Soldier
Aidoru Cover Group's Auditions Are Open
Aidoru Cover Group is a group organization used for the purpose of entertainment. Their goal is to entertain by imitating artists such as Mini Moni, Morning Musume,Tanpopo, etc. - September 22, 2009 - Aidoru Cover Group
Karine Hannah Live at the Metropolitan Room
Montreal-born Karine Hannah began singing at age 4—and she hasn’t stopped since. Heralded by Grammy-winning producer Jim Steinman as “the best singer I have heard since Celine Dion,” the powerhouse performer has worked with such industry legends as producers David Foster and... - September 19, 2009 - Young Pals Music