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Despite Difficult Times, One Performing Arts Center in Paterson, NJ Still Optimistic
The Newly Opened Great Falls Performing Arts Center Searches for Success in Tough Times and Continues Its Opening Season - April 02, 2009 - Great Falls Performing Arts Center
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents Free "Concert for the Arts"
The West Covina Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, presents a "Concert for the Arts" on April 9, 2009 at 7 p.m. The program is a joint production with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, the City of West Covina and the East Valley Art Association. Music by Rossini, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Mussorgsky will be performed. - March 31, 2009 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Publik Parking Making Waves on Internet Radio
Publik Parking, Flint, Michigan’s only female fronted alternative metal band has been riding the big wave of internet radio worldwide. They were recently signed to independent label Revolution Music Records in July of 2008 and released the long awaited album, Pavlov’s Dog on January 1,... - March 29, 2009 - Reckless Entertainment
Scott McCurry Releases New Album at Houston's House of Blues
Accomplished Dallas Musician launches third alt rock album, “Go On & Do Your Thing,” April 2nd, 2009 at the Houston House of Blues with CD party and concert. - March 28, 2009 - Scott McCurry
The Buckinghams Coming to Norfolk's Infinity Music Hall and Bistro, May 2nd
The Buckinghams will perform at the historic Infinity Music Hall on Saturday, May 2, at 7 pm. The newly restored intimate venue, located on Route 44 in northwest Connecticut, is the concert setting to feature Solid Gold 60s hits by the Chicago natives, including Kind of a Drag; Mercy, Mercy, Mercy; Hey Baby, They're Playing Our Song; plus songs from their new CD, Reaching Back. For tickets, contact Infinity's Box Office at 860-542-5531 or e-mail boxoffice@infinityhall.com - March 25, 2009 - The Buckinghams
The Buckinghams Celebrate Coleraine Centennial in Concert April 17, at Greenway Auditorium
The Buckinghams are set to entertain for Coleraine, Minnesota's 100th anniversary at a concert Friday, April 17th, 7:30 pm, at Greenway High School Auditorium. The Buckinghams are best known for their hits Kind of a Drag, Hey Baby They're Playing Our Song, Don't You Care, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, and Susan. Reserved seating is $30 with Centennial Special of 4 tickets for $100. Contact Reif Center Box Office 218-327-5780 or www.reifcenter.org/wheretobuy.html for ticket info. - March 25, 2009 - The Buckinghams
Standing Hampton Honored at Cityview “Best of Des Moines” 2009 Awards
Cityview recognizes Standing Hampton as 2009 “Best of Des Moines” local band finalist. - March 20, 2009 - Standing Hampton
The Buckinghams to Appear in Benefit Concert for Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
Chicago 60s Pop Rock band, The Buckinghams, will be featured entertainment at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre in Montgomery, Friday, April 10. - March 19, 2009 - The Buckinghams
JES Performing at IDMAs and Headlining Red Gorilla Fest During SXSW Week
JES Headlining Red Gorilla Festival During SXSW Week in Austin. JES will headline the first ever Electronic Dance Music showcase on Friday, March 20th for the Red Gorilla festival held during SXSW week in Austin, Texas. The Red Gorilla Music Festival is dedicated to promoting up-and-coming music... - March 19, 2009 - JES
Nashville Indie-Troubadours Mellow Down Easy Release Acclaimed New Album
Indie-rock band Mellow Down Easy's 6 year journey toward an "overnight success." Dualtone recording artists finally get their due with latest album. - March 19, 2009 - Mellow Down Easy
Legendary Bluesman Willie Dixon's Legacy is Alive and Well in His Grandson, Alex Dixon
Alex Dixon teamed up with musical greats for his newest CD release titled "Rising From The Bushes" due out April 28th 2009 on iTunes and other digital download sites. The CD features Marcella Detroit (power vocalist in UK pop group Shakespeare's Sister), drummer James Gadson (Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles and countless others), bassist Gerald Johnson (Steve Miller Band, Crosby Stills & Nash), to name a few. This CD is packed something for everyone...blues, rock and R&B. - March 10, 2009 - Dixon Landing Music, LLC
Popular Atlanta Rock Band, Stokeswood, to Release First Album, Carrassia, on April 17, 2009: Release Party and Concert Being Held at Atlanta Music Venue, Masquerade
Popular Atlanta rock band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net), has announced that they will be releasing their first full-length album, Carrassia, on Friday, April 17, 2009. The Carrassia release party and Stokeswood concert will be held on the “Hell” stage of well-known Atlanta music... - March 06, 2009 - Stokeswood
Dallas Music Instructor Publishes Book on Chord Theory with Method Never Seen Before
Mike Ellis Music Instruction in Dallas, Texas, has published a no-nonsense, practical book on how to understand chords on the piano. This book contains a method never seen before in the industry. - March 05, 2009 - Mike Ellis Music Instruction
New Concert Opera Organization to Offer Performances in Baltimore
Classical music fans have a new way to experience opera in Baltimore this spring with the launch of the Baltimore Concert Opera. The inaugural production, Don Giovanni, will be held on March 25, 2009 at The Engineers Club. Founded by Baltimore resident and accomplished bass-baritone, Brendan Cooke, the company will focus on introducing the concert opera format to Baltimore area residents of all ages and economic backgrounds. - March 05, 2009 - Baltimore Concert Opera
Generation Jones' New Social Voyeurs Leading to the Promised Land in Music and Politics
Members of Generation Jones, including the new band New Social Voyeurs, are the new leaders in politics and music in many ways these days, so says Rob Sobol, the singer of the new pop song “Try,” and other social commentators. Generation Jones members, born from 1954 to 1965, were... - March 04, 2009 - New Social Voyeurs
Cambridge Concentus to Perform Final Concert of Season March 8th
The Cambridge Concentus period ensemble will perform its final concert of the season on March 8th at the First Church in Cambridge. The program pairs J.S. Bach's apocalyptic cantata Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! with the Fifth Brandenburg Concerto. - March 03, 2009 - Cambridge Concentus
The Original 24-Track Analog Master Recording of Johnny Cash's Live Performance at The Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park, NJ USA on July 28, 1990
These are the Original 24-track Master Tape Recording's of Johnny Cash Live on the night of July 28, 1990 at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NY USA. Part of these tapes were released by Universal/Mercury Polygram "The Great Lost Performance." - March 02, 2009 - Navybob, LLC
Scott McCurry Releases New Album at Dallas' House of Blues
Accomplished Dallas Musician launches third alt rock album, "Go On & Do Your Thing", March 14th, 2009 at the Dallas House of Blues with CD party and concert. - March 01, 2009 - Scott McCurry
Even After His Death, NFL Star Continues to Make an Impact on The St. Louis Community
The Nash Youth Association to host the Damien Nash (1982-2007) Life Celebration Gala. - February 27, 2009 - 39th Ave Music LLC
Jazz Vocalist Receives International Adulation
Atlanta jazz vocalist Kemba Cofield will travel to Santiago, Chile this month to perform in March at the Grand Hyatt due to her diligent marketing and promotions on Myspace. - February 26, 2009 - Kemba Cofield
Christian Music Pioneers New Hope and Renaissance Schedule 40 Year Reunion
A community of New Hope and Renaissance band-mates, their families, friends, and fans reuniting July 30 - August 2, 2009. - February 25, 2009 - New Hope-Renaissance Reunion 2009
Richard Collins, a Country Blues Guitarist from New Orleans' Folk Era of the 1960s, Has a New Charity CD Available March 1, 2009
Richard Collins, a country blues guitarist from New Orleans' folk era of the1960s, has a New Charity CD Available March 1, 2009. Proceeds to New Musicians Relief Fund. - February 24, 2009 - Richard Collins
Homeschoolers Have Official Song/Anthem Featuring Youth Choir and Master Ree
Homeschoolers have made history with the release of the first-ever homeschoolers song/anthem. The danceable song, called "The Homeschoolers Jam" was recently mixed in New York but was recorded at recording studios in California, Atlanta, and New York. - February 22, 2009 - master ree music
Master Jazz Pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen Releases 88 Fingers, His 10th Solo CD
Eyran Records announces the release of pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen’s highly anticipated new solo album, 88 Fingers. - February 19, 2009 - Eyran Records
Karine Hannah Collaborates with Songwriter/Producer Ayhan Sahin on New Release "Karine" - Release Streets Globally Jan. 27 on Young Pals Music
In all, "Karine" hearkens a bygone era where an album was designed to serve up the full spectrum of an artist's ability—instead of so many gimmick-driven, pinhole-targeted acts that drive today's marketplace. Hannah's versatility is her trump, imbued with innate celestial talent and consummate emotive fervor. Aligned with these dozen-plus sing-along treasures, here is a project whose stamp is utterly timeless. - February 17, 2009 - Young Pals Music
Curtis Peoples Returns to the Touring Circuit This Spring
Peoples gears up for nationwide tour with Josh Hoge, Ernie Halter, and Tony Lucca - February 17, 2009 - Curtis Peoples
The Apogee Foundation is Selected as the Top Non-Profit in the First Annual Fast Pitch Business Awards
The Apogee Foundation has been named the year's “Top Non-Profit” in the inaugural Fast Pitch! Business Awards - Kenneth Schneider. - February 16, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
New Single by Pessimist in Training - "Dominoes"
American-Israeli rockers, Pessimist in Training, have released a new single: "Dominoes." - February 15, 2009 - Pessimist in Training
Rock Band Simples Mortales Navigates the Internet/Spanish Rock
At www.simplesmortales.com, fans of ‘rock en español’ (Spanish rock) can enjoy the music of Puerto Rican band Simples Mortales. Five professional men created this band, after deciding to renew their youth dreams and become rockers. “We are breaking the mold; freeing our... - February 13, 2009 - simples mortales
Singer/Songwriter/International Spokesmodel Jimmie Reign Releases Her First Official Music Video, “Different Person”
Popular American music performer Jimmie Reign has debuted the official music video for “Different Person”, the second single from her highly anticipated debut album “Pretty Girl”. Directed by Juan de la Torre of Tektonic Entertainment and produced by Mprint Music, the video... - February 08, 2009 - MPRINT MUSIC
What Cats Really Think of Humans
Cats' quote of the day: Other creatures are stupid. It's only us, cats, who can think. - February 07, 2009 - Sofia Gladys Projects
Fall in Love with the Joiners on Valentine's Day
The Joiners Valentine's Day Bash. - February 07, 2009 - The Joiners
Saturday Night Shakedown to Release "Better Than Hollywood" CD
"Better Than Hollywood" release date is March 2, 2009 it will release on iTunes and Amazon.com. "We are so excited to release these new songs, I know some of you have heard some of these songs at our shows but we truly think all of you will love them." said guitarist Mike... - February 05, 2009 - Saturday Night Shakedown
The Hotcakes Ink Deal with Cincinnati Reds to "Paint the Town Red"
New York City band’s original song is selected as anthem for popular Major League Baseball Team - February 04, 2009 - The Hotcakes
Soul Ride: Bullet Train Tour: East Coast
A soul band with it's own brand, kLoB takes to the road to support their self-released debut album, 'speed dial: LOVE.' - February 04, 2009 - kLoB
Jazz Elite Launches the Oxford Jazz Festival 2009
This year’s Oxford Jazz Festival was launched with a ‘pre-event’ at the North Wall Arts Centre on 23 January 2009. The Jazz Elite Series - three, once-monthly performances in the lead-up to the Oxford Jazz Festival - began with Mark Bassey, one of Britain’s finest trombonists, supported by local trio 3bpm. - February 01, 2009 - Oxford Jazz Festival
NJ Artists and Performers Gather for Family-Friendly Fun and Flair
An exquisite arts festival entitled ‘Bliss 9’ is bringing together local painters, photographers, sculptors, jewelry makers, dancers and musicians for an evening of family-friendly fun and flair on Friday, April 3 2009, 6pm, at the Hanover Marriott hotel in Whippany. Bliss Festivals are... - January 30, 2009 - Stone Cottage Arts Foundation
Tubby the Tuba Children's Concert
The JC Concert Band is very proud to present Tubby the Tuba at it's next performance on Sunday, February 15th 2009. - January 28, 2009 - JC Concert Band
“North Sea Films” & Director Dana Altman Have Finalized Agreements to Produce “GOOD 2B ALIVE”
“North Sea Films” & director Dana Altman have finalized agreements to produce “GOOD 2B ALIVE”; a biographical documentary film on the life & music of Miljenko Matijevic “SteelHeart.” - January 27, 2009 - SteelHeart Records LLC
kLoB's 'Soul Ride: Bullet Train Tour' Makes Final Stop in Charleston, SC; February 13th at Tin Roof
Soul group, kLoB, headed by Kip Kolb, hits five tour dates along the East-coast in support of their first full length music release, 'speed dial: LOVE.' Tin Roof of West Ashely in the Charleston area will be the last date of the tour. - January 27, 2009 - kLoB
'The Hawks (of Holy Rosary)' Multi-Talented Indie Rockers "Swoop" the Local and National Stage
Out of Hawk: The Hawks (of Holy Rosary) spread their parenthesized influence through music, film and cheap keyboards. - January 27, 2009 - The Hawks (Of Holy Rosary)
Valentine's Day Gift Solution
Valentine’s Day Gift Certificates from Peterborough Players; Two Tickets to the Theater = Summer Romance. - January 24, 2009 - PeterboroughPlayers
Ya-Boy A.M.C is Please to Announce the Release of "iHustle 24/7"
One of the hottest underground Musicians on the Internet during 2008 has just released his breakout CD "iHustle 24/7." On March 5, 2009 Ya-Boy A.M.C. will perform songs from the CD, live from Burbank, CA in streaming HDTV PPV Concert. - January 23, 2009 - Ya-Boy A.M.C.
Setting the Jazz Standard
The city of Oxford is set to become the jazz capital of the country, as the final preparations are being made for the first ever annual Oxford Jazz Festival. A four-day jazz spectacular, which will see some of the UK’s finest musicians from the world of Jazz performing across the city. - January 23, 2009 - Oxford Jazz Festival
Enfield Native Selected to Perform in Major Competition
Andrew Stetson, who grew up in Enfield, has been selected to play in the semi-final round of the National Trumpet Competition, March 12-15, 2009 in Washington, DC. Stetson will join nearly 20 other trumpet players in the graduate division to compete for nearly $40,000 in prizes. The National... - January 20, 2009 - Andrew Stetson, Trumpet
Sarasota Opera Opens Its 50th Season
Sarasota Opera to open its 50th Season with Winter Opera Festival. - January 15, 2009 - Sarasota Opera
Electronic Planet Ensemble in Association with VORTEX Repertory Company Presents Spaceman:Dada:Robot
Spaceman:Dada:Robot is a multi-media event/performance created by collaborative improvisation and synergistic dada epiphanies; music, video and words. - January 10, 2009 - Electronic Planet Ensemble
Libreros Win Best of Tampa Award
Libreros School & Dance Club is selected "Best of Tampa 2008" in the Dance Instruction category by the U.S. Local Business Association. - January 10, 2009 - Librero Multimedia Productions
New Tunes, New Venue; the Brooks Young Band Rocks the Renovated Barnstead Church
Saturday January 31st from 8-10 PM the Brooks Young Band will perform at the Barnstead Church, in NH, a newly renovated music venue. Fender endorsed artist Brooks Young and his band will be one of the first to play at Barnsteadʼs new hot spot. They will be playing songs from their new CD... - January 03, 2009 - Brooks Young Band
Aurience and Apogee Expand Their Alliance to Increase Awareness of the World's Great Performance Arts Through the Power of Media and Technology
Aurience Ltd, an EU media consulting group, and the Apogee Foundation, a US philanthropic organization, will integrate media and technology enhancements throughout Apogee's global programs to discover, develop and celebrate creative excellence. - January 02, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation