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Tomorrows Bad Seeds Set to Open for UB40
Tomorrows Bad Seeds reggae influence is immediately recognizable, punctuated by inspired hints of rock, punk, soul and hip-hop. It’s a fusion that is energetic, vibrant, and irresistible, a combination that is only heightened by experiencing it live. Tomorrows Bad Seeds is interrupting their Back To School Tour to return to their home state of California for a special appearance at the Canyon Club in Agoua Hills. They will be opening for the legendary band, UB40. - September 17, 2008 - Tomorrows Bad Seeds
Sonny and the Moonlighters Play the Moshofsky Center During University of Oregon Ducks vs. Boise Game
Sonny and The Moonlighters party with the Ducks. Sat. Sept. 20th, 10:30am one of Eugene's favorite local acts, Sonny and The Moonlighters, will perform at the University of Oregon's Moshofsky Center for the home football game. The music begins as the official indoor tailgate party doors open two... - September 14, 2008 - Sonny and the Moonlighters
Dune Dogs to Perform at Berkeley Café
Local Country-Fried Swamp ‘n’ Roll Band to Play on September 26. - September 14, 2008 - The Dune Dogs
Taj Mahal’s First Domestic Release in 5 Years, Includes Guest Appearances by: Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Angelique Kidjo, Los Lobos & More
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal, a two-time GRAMMY® winner and one of the most influential American blues and roots artist of the past half-century; releases new CD, "Maestro" September 30th. Pre-order now. - September 13, 2008 - Taj Mahal
2 Republic Music Group Exclusively Releases Pakistani and Indian Hit Film "Khuda Key Liye" on Online Catalogs
Pakistani box office film, Khuda Key Liye, will be appearing at online music stores through 2 Republic Music Group. - September 11, 2008 - Huqa Entertainment Corporation
Out Now Dark Angel's Brand New CD "Tears"
A refreshing and inspirational instrumental CD; let your mind and body relax. - September 10, 2008 - Dark Angel
Original "Go Girl" Jimmie Reign Featured in People Style Watch Magazine; Preps "Different Person" Single Release
Singer/Songwriter Jimmie Reign has been featured in People Style Watch Magazine’s September issue, which can be found on newsstands across the nation. Her new single "Different Person" will be released this month as well. - September 06, 2008 - MPRINT MUSIC
Dr Brian Lang Announced as the New RSNO Chair
Dr Lang one of four new directors joining Royal Scottish National Orchestra Board. - September 04, 2008 - Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Stuart Davis Performs at the United Center September 20, 2008 - Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Blackhawks Invite Stuart Davis and Band to Perform at their Inaugural Chicago Blackhawks Training Camp Festival, Chicago, Illinois. For one day only fans can watch Stuart Davis and his band perform live on stage at the United Center on September 20, 2008 at 9:45am – 11:15am at the... - September 02, 2008 - Sex, God, Rock n' Roll
2008 Catalina Island Blues Festival
Legendary Blues Artists to Appear on Catalina Island. - August 30, 2008 - Roger Connelly & The Blues Merchants
Stereo Deluxe Fall Tour Dates & New Album
Indianapolis rock/pop outfit take their show on the road in support of new album. - August 30, 2008 - Stereo Deluxe
Creative Bags and Cases Ltd. launched Fretted Instrument Lightweight Cases under the Madarozzo Brand
Creative Bags and Cases Ltd. Madarozzo™ just added a full range of Lightweight Polystyrene Fretted Instrument Cases to it's range offering stunning looks and excellent instrument protection. - August 29, 2008 - Creative Bags and Cases Ltd.
The Moving Architects Make Their Kalamazoo Debut 9/13/08
The Moving Architects, under the Artist Direction of Erin Carlisle Norton (named Best Choreographer in the Chicago Reader’s Choice Awards 2008,) will present Brass Figures September 13, 2008 at 2pm and 8pm at the Wellspring Theater at Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall in Kalamazoo, MI. - August 27, 2008 - The Moving Architects
ChromeOrange™ Debuts ‘anthem for Change’ -- Project and Song Are Dedicated to Barack Obama’s Presidential Campaign
ChromeOrange™ today debuted Anthem For Change, a special music project and website dedicated to Barack Obama’s candidacy for President of the United States. The site, located at http://www.myspace.com/anthemforchange2008, features a song titled “Love Conquers Everything,”... - August 23, 2008 - ChromeOrange Music
Creative Bags and Cases Ltd. Launched the Madarozzo™ Boutique Guitar and Fretted Instrument Gig Bags
Martin Ritter of Creative Bags and Cases Ltd. has launched a new ‘boutique’ range of Gig Bags. The Madarozzo™ boutique range is a premier collection of individually designed guitar and fretted instrument bags. - August 17, 2008 - Creative Bags and Cases Ltd.
Underground Hip-Hop Artist, R.E.U.B., Charts Own Path with Billboard Takeover
Virginia based artist fuses underground lyrics and mainstream music on new remix album, The Billboard Insurgence: R.E.Mixed. - August 14, 2008 - R.E.U.B.
Apell Creates Eclectic Electronic Music with Neil Young, George Harrison and George W Bush
Sounding like the groovier half of Amon Tobin sampling George Clinton with a jazzy electric bass, Reconstituted is the new album from the Australian independent artist Apell and features a drum n bass version of Neil Young’s "Don’t Let it Bring You Down" and a downtempo reworking of George Harrison’s overlooked gem "Long, Long, Long." - August 13, 2008 - Apell
New England String Ensemble Announces 2008-2009 Season
New England String Ensemble announces its 15th concert season featuring internationally renowned violinist, Irina Muresanu, The Boston Children’s Chorus, harpsichordist, Mark Kroll, and string competition winner Lydia Ding. - August 12, 2008 - New England String Ensemble
Re-Form Returns from West Coast Tour, Announces Florida Dates
The band Re-Form has just arrived home after completing a California tour. The tour stops spanned from San Diego to San Francisco. With their return, Re-Form is excited to announce their upcoming Fall Calendar. Featured shows include dates in Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Cocoa Beach. Please log on to http://www.myspace.com/reform for details. - August 10, 2008 - Re-Form
Razorheart Records Announces Studio Dates
The Syncope Threshold chooses Sushifish Recording to record debut CD. - August 09, 2008 - Razorheart Records
Dune Dogs Named Top Local Band in the Triangle
The Dune Dogs (www.thedunedogs.com), which consists of area executives playing “country-fried swamp ‘n’ roll music,” have been named the Top Local Band in the Triangle by Metro Magazine’s 2008 MetroBravo! Awards. Readers voted for the award based on customer service,... - August 03, 2008 - The Dune Dogs
Dance Connection Receives 2008 Best of Las Vegas Award
Dance Connection has been selected for the 2008 Best of Las Vegas Award in the Dance Instruction category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). - August 02, 2008 - Dance Connection Studio
Christopher Lawrence Strikes Again with New Single, "Gotham"
World-renown DJ releases new track inspired by movie and comic book hero. - July 31, 2008 - Audacious Records
Cuchata Only Seattle Band to Perform During Western Arts Alliance Conference's "By the Sound" Music Series
When the Western Arts Alliance Conference hits Seattle this September there will be only one local band featured during the Conference’s prominent “By the Sound” Concert Series: Cuchata. - July 30, 2008 - Cuchata
Velvet Code Makes a Summer Splash at The Knitting Factory in New York
Velvet Code, an electronic synth rock trio starring Marlon Wurmitzer, will make another NYC splash at The Knitting Factory on Tuesday, July 29th at 8 pm. Having just come off a show at The Annex, the buzz will most certainly begin to spread through the summer. Performing their debut single, "Trust Fund Girl" along with future singles "Say You Love Me" and "I'll Follow You," Velvet Code is poised to be a major contender in the Electronic music field this fall. - July 27, 2008 - Velvet Code
The Power of One Remarkable Girl Power Pop Phenom Roc Zonte- Releases Up-Beat Anthem "Girls Like Us"
Roc Zonte releases ‘Girls Like Us.’. Be ready for more amazing sounds from Roc Zonte from her debut CD ‘Roc’ on independent label Electric Rose, due out September 15, 2008. Download the single "Girls Like Us" for .99 cents at www.DoYouRoc.com - July 24, 2008 - Electric Rose
New Parody Writer and Performer Gives Serious Competition to Throne
New name, Nixon Lee, is aiming to taking throne away one song at a time. His song, Piece of Meat, which is a funny take on Britney Spears "Piece of Me," is garnering 1000s of views on youtube as we speak. Learn why he could be the next Parody Writing King. - July 20, 2008 - Funny-Song-Parodies.com
Jump City Jazz Orchestra Announces 2008 Summer Tour
International Recording Artist, American Idol Contestant & Sax Legend highlight performances by Philly's Hottest Big Band. - July 14, 2008 - Jump City Music Inc
YDX - Ten Years in the Making
Lawyer quits successful career to make music, launches first album: YDX. - July 11, 2008 - YDX Music
Wow Time Waits for No One
In a world of noise it is refreshing to hear the music of Donnie C, An American Nu-Soul Recording Artist who brings a unique approach to the R&B/Neo Soul and Gospel music genre. Native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Donnie C has learned that "in the face of no evidence, create." Performing... - July 04, 2008 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Legendary Singer/ Songwriter Bobby Charles Releases "Homemade Songs" June 24, 2008
Bobby Charles' "Homemade Songs" delivers American roots music like never before, featuring Dr. John, Sonny Landreth, with liner notes' quote from Bob Dylan. Charles' legacy includes "Walking to New Orleans," written for Fats Domino. - June 29, 2008 - Bobby Charles
Latin R&B Sensations Tha Heights Join "Cutting for a Cure"
Latin R&B Group Tha Heights will be performing at Deny Moe's Superstar Barbershop in Harlem USA for "Cutting for a Cure," a fundraiser for cancer awareness and research, on Saturday June 28th, 2008 at 3pm. - June 27, 2008 - Tha Heights
Newcomers Junior League Band Approach Onto the Bluegrass Festival Circuit and Are Set to Perform Floydfest and Summerfest
A new generation of bluegrass filled with fiddle, banjo and solid instrumentation called “Junior League Band” emerge onto the scene. This summer, Junior League Band's high-energy performance will be featured on the emerging artist stage at Virginia’s Floydfest where there will be three days of music, art, and entertainment from Thursday, July 24, threw Sunday, July 27. The band will also be featured at Summerfest. - June 18, 2008 - Junior League Band
She’s a Recording Artist, an Actress and an Author
Announcing the Debut CD Release of Crystal Notes (The Girl with a Million Dreams). - June 15, 2008 - So Fine Music
Dune Dogs to Perform at Brightleaf Square
The Dune Dogs (www.thedunedogs.com), which consists of area executives playing “country-fried swamp ‘n’ roll music,” will appear at the Brightleaf Square Friday Night Concert Series on Friday, June 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. The band is fresh off their Spring Pillar-to-Post Tour... - June 15, 2008 - The Dune Dogs
Mia Miata Performs at Artscape
The line-up has just been released from the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, and Baltimore native Mia Miata is to be the first artist to perform at Artscape, the largest free, public arts festival in the country. Mia Miata to take the main stage on Friday July 18, 2008 at 4:00pm. - June 13, 2008 - Mia Miata
New Order Celebrates Career in Glasgow
DVD Includes Highlights from 2006 Glasgow Concerts, Including Rare Performances of Joy Division Songs, Plus a Bonus DVD Featuring Unreleased Footage From the Band's Personal Archives, Spotlighting Shows from 1981-2006. Available June 24 From Warner/Rhino. After sitting out much of the late '90s,... - June 12, 2008 - New Order
The OCD Band Scheduled to Rock the 21st Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
The City of Los Alamitos 21st annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular to host the exciting, incomparable, classic rock group OCD this July 4th 2008. - June 06, 2008 - OCD
Ballroom Dancing for the Home Stars
Ballroom Dancing Show, "Dancing with the Stars" makes for fun viewing on TV but it can be intimidating for the average person at home wishing they could dance. Blanche and Emilio Librero offer an easy and convenient solution to becoming a good dancer. - May 29, 2008 - Librero Multimedia Productions
Dance Connection Sweeps Regional Competition
Las Vegas Dance Company Takes Home Awards in 5 Categories. - May 27, 2008 - Dance Connection Studio
Dance Connection Seeks Stars of Tomorrow
Las Vegas Dance Company to Hold Auditions on June 7. - May 27, 2008 - Dance Connection Studio
Big Bear Lake Hosts Summer Blues Cruises
Big Bear Lake, California USA Blues Cruises scheduled for the summer season. - May 20, 2008 - Mad Mad Marcae & his Lost Roll of Pennies Blues Band
Lucas Parry and The GO Concert Set to Invade Australia/NZ
Independent Christian recording artist set to ignite a passion for mission and social action with highly anticipated multimedia concert tour. - May 20, 2008 - The GO Concert
New England String Ensemble Presents "Weill on the Way"
New England String Ensemble Hosts “Weill on the Way” Benefit and Auction featuring cabaret-style music performed by Ute Gfrerer, celebrating 15-Years of Support for String Education - April 29, 2008 - New England String Ensemble
Standing Hampton Prepares for Busy Summer Schedule and Album Debut Tour
Standing Hampton hits the road this summer, touring throughout the Midwest in support of their debut album titled Brace Yourself. - April 27, 2008 - Standing Hampton
Kelly Richey Ready to "Carry the Light" - New CD Due June 3 on Sweet Lucy Records
Sweet Lucy Records announces a June 3rd release date for Carry the Light, the new studio CD from guitarist/singer Kelly Richey, with national distribution by Select-O-Hits. Carry the Light is an album of all-original songs co-produced by Ms. Richey and Rick Brantley that expertly demonstrates all... - April 24, 2008 - The Kelly Richey Band
Broadway Actress Hosts Long Island Gala Music Event to Support Local Arts; Local Youth Showcased in Fundraiser for the Development of Westbury Performing Arts Center
Concert to support young talent in Westbury, NY. Presented by Broadway actress Lynnette Carr-Hicks of Thoroughly Modern Millie, proceeds raised will help fund development of the LC Entertainment Performing Arts Center in Long Island. Concert pays tribute to the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Billy Joel and many others. - April 24, 2008 - LC Entertainment Performing Arts
Artist with a “Romantic Housewives” Following and Spa Music Sensation is Going Green
Curtis Macdonald’s new mp3 album release, “Hard Rains Often Fall,” a collection of romantic and mood inducing chill / new age contemporary instrumentals is shunning the plastic music container. - April 23, 2008 - Curtis Macdonald
Eight and One Half #1 on IDM/Electronica Chart
Electronica group Eight and One Half has an internet hit with thier new song entitled "Pious," presently in the #1 position on the IDM Chart at SoundClick.com. Eight and One Half is a band that produces music in the electronic music genres, and has been gaining fans from diverse camps,... - April 22, 2008 - Criterion International
A9 Aims to Bring the Bassline Sound Stateside, Launches Website
New York City-based producer A9 launches a website to raise the profile of a primarily UK-based music called "Bassline" or "Niche." - April 20, 2008 - A9 Music