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Young Bristol Artist is Through to MP3 Music Awards Final
Josh Lloyd, a producer/songwriter from Bristol (UK) who quit university to pursue his long-term musical ambitions has been nominated for the Mp3 Music Awards 'Best Unsigned Act.' - August 19, 2009 - Josh Lloyd Music
Miljenko Matijevic / Steelheart Launches Gourmet Coffee Line "SteelHeart Coffee" August 17th via "Ralph’s" Grocery Stores Throughout Southern California
Miljenko Matijevic/SteelHeart has been busy working on a dream…. now a reality. The singer, writer, producer is introducing something new to his fans and to the world…., Mili’s own special blends of gourmet “coffee.” Scheduled to hit the shelves August 19th to sixty... - August 18, 2009 - SteelHeart Records LLC
Missionary Kid Turned Musician to Perform at the Troubadour
Indie-pop artist will perform at the Troubadour with national touring act Blueskyreality on Sept. 4, 2009. - August 18, 2009 - Spin Move Records
Nelson Signs with Frontiers Records of Italy - Matthew and Gunnar to Release New Sequel to Multiplatinum "After the Rain"
Celebrity rockers Matthew and Gunnar Nelson announced their rock band Nelson has signed with Frontiers Records to record and release a new, original sequel to their multiplatinum selling album, "After the Rain". The new album will be titled, "Lightning Strikes Twice". As part... - August 18, 2009 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
Washington D.C. Based Reggae Band Soja Set to Release Their Third Full- Length Album "Born in Babylon"
Washington D.C. reggae artist SOJA announces the digital, worldwide release of their highly anticipated, third full-length album “Born in Babylon” on August 25, 2009. - August 16, 2009 - SOJA
Rhea Silvia Release Debut Album; "When The Spotlight Shines Upon You"
“When The Spotlight Shines Upon You” - Debut album released by award winning band from Pennsylvania. - August 15, 2009 - Rhea Silvia
Violinist Diana Yukawa Plays for Plane Crash Victims
Violinist Diana Yukawa plays for her father and the other 519 victims of 1985 JAL plane crash. - August 14, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Internationally Acclaimed Celebrities Lead Support for Future of Music Institution
Internationally acclaimed celebrities including Michael Flatley, The Pogues, Moya Brennan, Phil Coulter, Ash, Brian Kennedy, Sir James & Lady Galway, sportsman Wayne McCullough and multi-millionaire entrepreneur Bill Wolsey, have today come together to lead in supporting the future of... - August 13, 2009 - Francis McPeake School of Music Ltd
MyMusicSuccess Puts Independent Bands on Air with XL Radio Promotion
Leading music promotion company gives independent artists direct access to a fast growing audience of online radio listeners. - August 12, 2009 - MyMusicSuccess
The Local Landing Presents: 2009 Utah Music Festival
The Local Landing is sponsoring the 2009 Utah Music Festival happening August 29th at the Ogden Amphitheater in Ogden, Utah. More than 10 local acts will be performing all day long. - August 09, 2009 - The Local Landing
Reggae Band Rebelution Dominates iTunes Charts with Their Sophomore Album "Bright Side of Life"
Santa Barbara-based reggae band Rebelution dominates the iTunes charts with the release of “Bright Side of Life” on August 4, 2009, solidifying the #3 spot for top albums downloaded in the United States in all genres, and #1 spot in the reggae music genre. - August 08, 2009 - Rebelution
Jazz Vocalist Anna Maria Flechero Reconnects with Her Filipino American Roots
Afro-Filipina Anna Maria Flechero performs at the 2nd Annual S.F. Filipino American Jazz Festival at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on August 8. - August 06, 2009 - Anna Maria Flechero, Jazz Vocalist
Mambo Sons Release "Heavy Days" CD
Today the indie rock and roll trio “Mambo Sons” released their fourth album on Portland, Oregon’s Omnicide Records, a double album set entitled “Heavy Days.” Mambo Sons is Tom Guerra (guitars and vocals), Scott Lawson (vocals and bass) and Joe Lemieux (drums and... - August 05, 2009 - Mambo Sons
Jill Jackson Announces Gig at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Glasgow
Scottish singer songwriter Jill Jackson has announced the release of a new EP, titled “Painted Faces”. The EP is special ukulele recording that will be released on evening of her forthcoming performance at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow on 7th August 2009. From rock chick to... - August 05, 2009 - Jill Jackson
SnortingPig Promotions Picks Out the Quotes as a New Band to Watch for 2009
SnortingPig Promotions positions The Quotes as a band to watch as new EP, Monte Rosa, draws two sell-out crowds in Reading, UK. - July 31, 2009 - Snorting Pig Promotions
World Premiere - Ciarán Farrell's, 'Spirit of the Sea'
The world premiere of Ciarán Farrell’s, ‘Spirit of the Sea’, will take place in the main auditorium of the National Concert Hall in Dublin on Tuesday, 1st of September at 1pm. Commissioned and presented by RTÉ Performing Groups for the RTÉ Summer Lunchtime Concert Series. - July 31, 2009 - Ciaran Farrell
Rockabilly Star Joins Be Bop A Lula At Edinburgh Fringe Festival 16-30 Aug
Scotland’s foremost rockabilly artist Paul Paterson is Music Director of revival of legendary stageshow Be Bop A Lula 16-30 Aug at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009. - July 30, 2009 - Be Bop A Lula
From Asha Puthli's Space Talk to Apollo 11 Space Walk: Puthli's Jazz Funk Classic Sent Into Deep Space for Eternity
"Space Talk," the Asha Puthli classic has been transmitted into deep space by the UK based organization, SentForever, in tribute to NASA, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's historic moon landing. - July 28, 2009 - Asha Puthli Inc.
Abbey Road Studios Prepare for Violinists Recording
Renowned Violinist, Diana Yukawa is to record her new album at the world famous Abbey Road Studios in London in July this year. - July 28, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Independent Recording Artist MRDC Pays Subscribers Who Enjoy and Tell Others About Website
With music more commonly downloaded off the internet than purchased at retail stores these days, users have been waiting for an innovative approach to buy and benefit from their music. Martin Richmond, the artist behind MRDC is perhaps one of the most innovative musicians in the industry. Not only... - July 26, 2009 - mrdc-music.com
"Artist to the Stars," Corey Frizzell to Present a Portrait of Keith Whitley to the KY Music Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in Renfro Valley, Kentucky will be hosting an event to honor the memory and music of Keith Whitley on Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature live musical performances and "Artist to the Stars,” Corey Frizzell will be on hand to present a special portrait of the late Country Star, Keith Whitley as part of Whitley’s exhibit in the Hall. - July 25, 2009 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Women Singers- Enjoy Tropical Beach Night with Profile Chorus
Women who are interested in singing are invited to join the award-winning Profile Chorus for a fun Tropical Beach Night, where the award-winning chorus will teach you how to sing Under the Boardwalk in 4-part, a cappella style. If you enjoy singing & need a girls' night out, come to this open... - July 24, 2009 - Profile Chorus
Mellow Down Easy Sign with The Campbell Howell Agency
Nashville Indie-Roots Rockers Sign New Management Contract with Nashville Firm - July 23, 2009 - Mellow Down Easy
Rebecca Ryan & The Sparrows Play with Susan Voelz & the Defenders of the Monarchy Treasure in Chicago
The Sparrows, with Rebecca Ryan, will make their Chicago debut, playing with former Pi Dog Pondering's, Susan Voelz, at the Morseland in Rogers Park on Friday, July 24th starting at 10 PM. - July 22, 2009 - The Sparrows
Violinist, Signs to Sony Music for Solo Album...with a Difference
Violinist, Diana Yukawa Signs to Sony Music for Solo Album...with a difference. - July 22, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Shock Departure for Fan Favorite O’Shea on CMT's Can You Duet
Legendary Songwriter Speaks Out. - July 21, 2009 - O’Shea
The Harmonizing Stars of Boston Celebrates 40 Years of Acapella Gospel Singing
The Harmonizing Stars of Boston Celebrates 40 Years of Acapella Gospel Singing as the instrument that has touched souls through its music origins from the Church of God and Saints of Christ Inc. The Harmonizing Stars of Boston won the 2009 New England Urban Music Awards “Best Gospel Group.” Their 40th anniversary celebration included citations, and awards from Massachusetts Governor Daval Patrick, and the Mayor of Boston, Thomas Menino, the State Senate and the Boston City Council. - July 21, 2009 - Harmonizing Stars of Boston
Authentic Canadian Drummer Releases Powerful Debut EP
Chez Marrone has lifted the curtains and delivered a collection of original electronic songs unlike any of his predecessors. He has set a new standard carrying old-school grooves that pulses into a modern day mind-bender. Chez Marrone is a musician/composer/producer whose musical foundation of... - July 18, 2009 - Chezmarrone.com
Black Lagoon Set to Launch Second Album Certified Stars Gives New Voice to Hip Hop. Single “Fever” Available Now.
Detroit's own hip hop group Black Lagoon Releases single - Fever. - July 17, 2009 - Prana Marketing
Live Cast Album of Banjo Boy Released: Musical about Meredith Willson
Announcement of release of the Live Album CD of the bio-musical-with-a-twist about the youth of Meredith Willson. - July 16, 2009 - Banjo Boy Entertainment
Taliferro Music Announces the Release of "Apple A Day" by Loop Division
Loop Division Suggests an "Apple A Day." Chill Out and Downtempo artist Loop Division releases an "Apple A Day" - in online stores. This is the second downtempo/chillout music release from Taliferro Music this month. - July 15, 2009 - Taliferro Music
Black Dada Performs on BET's 106 & Park
R&B/Hip-hop artist Black Dada brings his hit single to the world when he performs "Imma Zoe" live today on BET's 106 & Park at 6:20pm. The Universal Republic/Strictly Business artist has been killing the airwaves in the southern markets, and mainly in Miami, where "Imma... - July 14, 2009 - Black Dada
2nd Annual Trey Gray Tee Off for a Cure
Local musician is drumming up awareness of neurological disease with 2nd annual golf tournament. - July 13, 2009 - Trey Gray Tee Off For A Cure
R & B Singer JaMiel Cox to Compete in the Urban Music Awards/America’s Next Urban Superstar 2009 Competition
R& B Singing Sensation Jamiel Cox Goes Urban. Up and coming R& B Singer JaMiel Cox announces he will contend in America’s Next Urban Superstar 2009 Competition. In conjunction with the Seventh Annual Urban Music Awards the competition will be held on July 17, 2009 at The Hammerstein... - July 12, 2009 - Jamiel Cox
Mosaic Harmony Enters Verizon’s 2009 How Sweet the Sound Competition
Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith, multicultural community choir based in Northern Virginia, recently entered the Verizon sponsored “How Sweet the Sound” contest this past June. The choir, who wrapped their 2008-2009 season on June 28 has never entered a contest of this type and is... - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
Children Lift Their Voices at Summer Retreat
Choral Arts Link will host the MET Summer Camp for rising fourth through 12th grade singers and the Mini MET Camp for rising second and third graders, July 20-24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the W. O. Smith Community Music School, 1125 8th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203. - July 10, 2009 - Choral Arts Link, Inc
Mosaic Harmony Celebrates 16th Season and Names 2009-2010 Advisory Board
The choir elected its 2009-2010 Advisory Board members this past April and outgoing Advisory Board President Roxane Hughes, who has been with the choir for 8 seasons, was thrilled to make the announcement of the incoming board members, whose terms began officially on July 1. - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
Jim Pollock: A Phantasy Pheast Exhibit Closing Party ft. The Heavy Pets
Renowned Phish Artist Displays Collection, Exhibit Closes with Live Music. - July 10, 2009 - Brotherly Love Productions
Teenage Punk Rock Prodigy "Just Kait" Selected as MTV's Discover and Download Artist
17-year-old high school senior Kaitlyn DiBenedetto – who performs under the fitting alias “Just Kait” – will beak on MTV as their featured Discover and Download artist during the week of July 20th. - July 10, 2009 - Just Kait
Jimmy John Balter Becomes Member of Nashville Music Pros
Announcement of Inclusion in Prestigious Nashville Music Group - July 08, 2009 - Balter Management Company
David Moore's Album "Heaven Bound" is Available Now
Information on David Moore's new Christian album and where fans can listen to it for free! - July 07, 2009 - David Moore
Ebonics Releases Debut EP Self-Titled ‘Distinguished’
The budding talent from Rhode Island is set to release his exciting debut “EP”, a move which will help the young artist begin making his transition to mainstream music. Shelton Long alias “Ebonics,” is preparing to release his debut EP later this summer, marking a huge... - July 05, 2009 - Ebonics
Local Musician to Perform in Washington DC
Kalamazoo area musician Don Mathews will be performing several of his tribute songs and other original music on July 17th and 19th in Washington DC as part of the ‘We the People Fest’. The event is focused on Judicial Reform primarily the importance of keeping both parents actively... - July 04, 2009 - Don Mathews Enterprise
Italy Arrives on Taliferro Music
Taliferro Music is proud to announce the release of "liquid mixes" by downtempo artist Melodie en sous-sol from Italy. - July 03, 2009 - Taliferro Music
Porscha Parker Releases Debut Solo Album, “P.E.A.C.E”
Former Disney Teen Star Makes Pop Rock Album Featuring YouTube Video Hit Single, “P.E.A.C.E” - July 03, 2009 - Porscha Parker
Balter Management Company and Country Music
To announce their inclusive in the Country Music Business as Artist Managers. - July 02, 2009 - Balter Management Company
I Am Three: It’s Never Too Late (Except When It is)
“A trip into the world of I Am Three can be disorientating. Their songs, with their diverse tempo's, timbre and poetry, usually leave listeners with more questions than answers, as the music revolves around a playful mix of fiction and reality.” - Manchester Evening News - July 02, 2009 - I Am Three
Because Every Revolution Needs a Soundtrack - Strawman's Debut CD, Revelation of the Method is Set for Release World-Wide July 1st, 2009, on Why Canned Uzi? Records
Why Canned Uzi? Records announces the debut release of Toronto band Strawman - Revelation of the Method, available world-wide July 1st and now at www.strawmanmusic.com. - July 01, 2009 - STRAWMAN
"Connected" the New Brand Offered by Tailored Societies
Connected is a new innovative take on networking nights. Crafted by the good folks of Tailored Societies. - June 29, 2009 - Tailored Societies
Duke Ellington Extravaganza — Big Band and 14 Grand Pianos in Central Park, Manhattan
On Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m., The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will host a spectacular and unprecedented event in Central Park featuring their Duke Ellington Big Band and 14 grand pianos on the Great Mall. Mercedes Ellington, granddaughter of the Duke and the show’s producer, will pay personal tribute to Bobby Short, the famous pianist—who, 14 years ago on the same date, unveiled the Duke Ellington Statue. - June 27, 2009 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts