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Instrumental Guitarist Randy Ellefson Releases Video

Randy Ellefson has released a new video for the song “Better Things To Do” in support of his second album, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid. - December 17, 2007 - Randy Ellefson

The Quest for a Christmas Number 7

The Black Mountains have set their sights on a heady target of the chart number seven spot this Christmas armed only with a couple of quid, a smattering of musical ability and a belief in a free-thinking public. - December 14, 2007 - The Black Mountains

Celebrated New Music CD Promotes Relaxation on 13 Native American Wood & Clay Flutes

A serene and melodic CD, “Following the Call” aids listeners in accessing intuition and personal discovery while meditating or relaxing. A former student of R. Carlos Nakai, Ann Licater delivers original music on a myriad of flutes in this debut CD co-produced by Grammy® Nominee Gentle Thunder. - December 13, 2007 - The B Company

Boston Pops Holiday Concert Auction to Benefit New England String Ensemble

NESE Music Director Federico Cortese Conducts Boston Pops Holiday Concerts. - December 13, 2007 - New England String Ensemble

The Jones Street Boys Named New York City's "Artist of the Month" by the Deli Magazine

Brooklyn, NY-based band The Jones Street Boys have been described as "bluegrass, blues and good old fashioned rock and roll." After releasing their debut album "Overcome" in October 2007, the band has been named New York City's "Artist of the Month" by The Deli Magazine, and has recently announced a December 2007 tour. - December 09, 2007 - The Jones Street Boys

Controversial Rapper Spitzer Leashes Out at President Bush

Midwest Rapper Spitzer leashes out at President Bush in American Dream - December 05, 2007 - Spitzer Entertainment

Jazz My Soul is Picked as a Top 25 Release of 2007

The editors at Indie-music.com have selected "Jazz My Soul" (Rhythm Dynamics Inc.) from thousands of CDs as one of the top 25 independent releases of 2007. - December 05, 2007 - Rhythm Dynamics, Inc.

Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Open House

Members of the Sarasota community will have the opportunity to get a sneak peek at the workings of the Sarasota Youth Opera. - December 01, 2007 - Sarasota Opera

Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice Awards $100,000 for Renovation of Sarasota Opera House

Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice. - November 28, 2007 - Sarasota Opera

Apes Gain Worldwide Exposure

The Fire Apes' latest release, "Hey Kate!" has been selected for international syndicated radio airplay on "The Kickradio Show" - with listeners in more than 140 countries worldwide. - November 27, 2007 - The Fire Apes

New England String Ensemble Announces Flute Competition Winners

First Place winner Katherine Griffith of Weston performs in December “Sacred & Profane” concerts - November 22, 2007 - New England String Ensemble

Sarasota Youth Opera to Perform in Two December Concerts

Sarasota Youth Opera has scheduled two performances open to the public in December. - November 22, 2007 - Sarasota Opera

Mind, Body and Soul. Music Has Taken Control

From the stage to the studio, recent Scribble Jam Beatbox Champion Poizunus decides to spice up his approach to making beats. - November 22, 2007 - Poizunus

Sarasota Opera Commissions Ned Rorem to Write Work for Sarasota Youth Opera

Pulitzer Prize winning composer Ned Rorem and librettist and poet J.D. McClatchy have been commissioned by Sarasota Opera to write a full-length opera for the Sarasota Youth Opera program. The work will premiere in May 2009 at the Sarasota Opera House. - November 21, 2007 - Sarasota Opera

Indie Bands Riding a Viral Video Tidal Wave to Virtual Fame

Indie band The Knockarounds, YouTube's most subscribed music channel this week, are one of the many new DIY bands who are taking advantage of the viral video phenomena to use micro-budget videos to gain cyber-lebrity status. - November 08, 2007 - TheKnockarounds

Finalists Announced in 07-08 New England String Ensemble Flute Competition

New England String Ensemble Announces Finalists in the 5th Annual Flute Competition judged by legendary flutists Doriot Anthony Dwyer and Fenwick Smith. - November 08, 2007 - New England String Ensemble

Experiencing Love Through Music

Announcing a benchmark in Donnie C's career as an Indie Neo-Soul Recording Artist. This event will capture Donnie C's vision to incorporate love within music of all genres, including his very own. Donnie C wishes to bring back the holistic & organic energy & presence to all cultures &... - November 07, 2007 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac

New Album, Mentalite Africaine, by Prince Eyango

Prince Eyango emerged from the African music scene in the late '80s to become one of the continent's most popular musicians. Born in a rural, mountainous region of Cameroon, far from the center of African pop music, Prince Eyango's talents were recognized at the age of seven when he began singing... - November 06, 2007 - Prince Eyango

The Fire Apes Prepare for Battle in Atlanta

The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band based out of Charleston, SC, will be performing in the next round of the Bodog Battle of the Bands on Wednesday, November 7th, at Vinyl, Atlanta, GA. Qualifying for this year’s battle based on strength of performance and fan voting, The Fire Apes,... - November 03, 2007 - The Fire Apes

Fire Apes to Play International Pop Overthrow Festival

The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing at the International Pop Overthrow Festival on November 11th, at 3:30 pm at The Baggot Inn, New York, NY. The Fire Apes were one of 60 bands from around the world that were chosen to perform at this well established... - November 01, 2007 - The Fire Apes

New England String Ensemble Announces String Competition

NESE announces 12th annual youth String Competition. First Place winner receives scholarship and performs as featured artist in orchestra's “Winter Contrast” concerts in February. - October 24, 2007 - New England String Ensemble

Local Rotary Club Decides to Use Prison Gang for Fundraising Event

Get ready for a fundraiser like no other fundraiser. The Pocomoke City Rotary Club will be hosting a fundraising event featuring a live performance by The Folsom Prison Gang; a North Carolina based Johnny Cash tribute band. The Gang rolls into town on Saturday, January 19th 2008. This all-ages... - October 19, 2007 - The Folsom Prison Gang

The Grip Weeds Make the Journey "From Basement to Billboard" a Reality

New Jersey pop-psyche band The Grip Weeds heads for CMJ Music Marathon with lead single "Salad Days" lodged in Top 10 on Billboard's Underground Garage Chart. - October 17, 2007 - The Grip Weeds

Worldwide Musician Golden Boy (Fospassin) Releases New Single, "Dirty Crunk," in Digital Stores on 12/12/2007; Hiphop and Alternative Together

Golden Boy (Fospassin) will be publishing his new release "Dirty Crunk" as a single album of 2 songs with "Hawaii.Get ready to buy yours by 12/12/2007 for holidays on itunes,napster,Amazon.com,connect,rhapsody and others.We are not those big artists with no talent...We keep it real.Radio stations and televisions will never stop us in our duties by not being fair to play our songs. - October 14, 2007 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)

The Jitter Critters New York Debut at New World Stages

On October 27th, 2007 The Jitter Critters, the a new educational entertainment group for children will be taking on New York City at New World Stages. With educational songs about brushing teeth, eating fruits and vegetables, reading books and much more, these fun-loving Crittters help re-inforce positive behaviors for children. - October 04, 2007 - The Jitter Criitters

Golden Boy (Fospassin) New Album "Top Feeling" Now available on iTunes and Amazon.com

The new album "Top Feeling" of Golden boy (Fospassin) the ultimate songwriter and king of the new way hiphop available on Amazon.com, itunes, rhapsody, emusic, napster and others. Download and order the CD on Amazon.com - September 23, 2007 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)

Maniacal Plan to Perform at Benefit Rock Concert, Augusta Maine 9/22

Maniacal Plan, the rock outfit from NYC, will perform at the Rock Against Rape benefit concert in Augusta, Maine on September 22nd. - September 20, 2007 - Maniacal Plan

New England String Ensemble Premiers New WGBH Studio

Live radio sneak preview of season opener in new WGBH studio of “Hungarian Dance,” NESE performs works of Hungarian composers Hubay, Bartok and Kurtag, featuring international award winning violinist, Irina Muresanu. - September 18, 2007 - New England String Ensemble

Allhiphop.Com's Breeding Ground Enrolls VA Artist, R.E.U.B, Into The New Freshman Class

VA Artist R.E.U.B. chosen for Breeding Ground section of #1 site hip-hop website, Allhiphop.com - September 12, 2007 - R.E.U.B.

Blue Jar Signs Licensing Deal, 3 Year Management Deal and Tour of India 08

N. Ireland's only Gypsy Jazz band joins forces with 14 other international acts for a well publicized tour of India. They will also combine their skills in a highly desirable compilation cd accompanying the trip. - September 04, 2007 - Blue Jar

Curtis Macdonald - New CMMP CD Release "Cheshire Moon"

Curtis Macdonald creates a collection of New Modern Day Jazz Standards that weave a tapestry of traditional jazz piano trio with modern electronica. - September 04, 2007 - Curtis Macdonald

Wendy of ABC's Fat March Releases Solo CD "As I Am"

Wendy Alane Wright, a former backup singer for Wayne Brady, Candy Dulfer, Johnny Lang and Billie Myers and star of ABC’s reality show “Fat March” has released her solo CD, “As I Am.” - August 30, 2007 - Wendy Wright Entertainment

Shad Harris's New Band "The Groovenators" Perform September 1st at The Saloon

The Groovenators consist of Shad Harris on vocals and keytar; Gary Hamilton on guitar, tenor sax, and vocals; Dave Peters on drums; and Myron Pipkin on bass. The Groovenators are a funky, soulful, swinging, West Coast Blues Band, based in California's Big Central Valley. - August 29, 2007 - The Groovenators

I’m Not Crazy CD — the Madness of Coping with Stress

Jeff Stone’s new CD release “I’m Not Crazy” explores the madness behind coping with stress and finding the inner strength to pull it all together. - August 23, 2007 - Jeff Stone Rocks.com

New England String Ensemble Announces Flute Competition

New England String Ensemble seeks flutists 18 and younger, living in the New England Region to compete for a chance to win scholarships and a solo performance with NESE in their December concerts. - August 21, 2007 - New England String Ensemble

Two International Master Pianists Unite to Perform a Classical & Jazz Tour Featuring Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition

Pianists Eyran Katsenelenbogen and Andrei Ivanovitch to perform together a series of concerts in Germany during October 2007. - August 17, 2007 - Eyran Records

Hard Work Pays Off for Scribble Jam 2007 Beatbox Champion Poizunus

Considered Canada’s most prominent beatboxer Poizunus can now add Scribble Jam 2007 Beatbox Champion to his list of accomplishments. After travelling to Cincinnati, Ohio for 3 straight years Poizunus made it clear that this was his year to win or else retire from the battling scene for... - August 14, 2007 - Poizunus

Music Producer, Benny Da Kidd, is Featured as Part of the "Future Rock Royalty" Ad Campaign by Elvis Shoes

Music producer, Benny Da Kidd, to appear in the Fall 2007 ad campaign that marks the first ever signature footwear collection inspired by the King of Rock ’N’ Roll. The Elvis Shoes "Future Rock Royalty" ad campaign embodies the spirit of personal creativity and self-expression inherent to the King of Rock ’N’ Roll and the Elvis Shoes collection. - August 13, 2007 - Benny Da Kidd

Wu-Tang Clan Adds Band for Rock the Bells Tour

Stone Mecca joins rap pioneers The Wu-Tang Clan on stage at the North American Rock the Bells Festival - August 09, 2007 - Touch the Music Records

Better Get Ready! - The New Album from Grafted is Now Available

Better Get Ready! - the new release from Grafted, is now available. A CD Release Party is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. August 12 at The Park Theatre in North Vernon, Indiana. Tickets are free and donations are accepted. - August 06, 2007 - Grafted

Atlanta’s Newest Theatre Group to Produce “Parting” by Nubia Kai

Tafari Jirani Theatre members from Howard University, Spelman College, California Institute of the Arts, Roosevelt University, and University of West Georgia return home to Atlanta to stage its third production on August 4 in the Southwest Arts Center Tafari Jirani Theatre, Atlanta’s newest... - July 30, 2007 - Tafari Jirani Theatre Company

Randy Ellefson to Issue New Album July 31; Mp3s and New Website Available

Hard rock instrumental guitarist Randy Ellefson will release his second album, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid, on July 31, 2007. The first single, “Blue Sky,” is now available as a free download. He has also released a new website, www.randyellefson.com, with streaming audio and a free Demo Club membership allowing more mp3s, videos, guitar tablature, and other items. - July 29, 2007 - Randy Ellefson

It's a Singer Thing

It’s a singer thing - vocal training CD. “It’s a singer thing” – is an exciting vocal training CD that both beginner and professional vocalists can use daily to become the best singers they have ever been. The secret of top performing singers. A training volume in CD format. Exclusively produced by Kyle' Music. - July 27, 2007 - Ian Vos Productions

B2K Rapper Lil Fizz: Solo EP Digital Success Story

His “Pay Day” finally arrived. Hip-Hop and R&B superstar Lil Fizz of the multi-platinum group B2K conquered the internet music community with the release of his first solo EP, “Pay Day.” Available exclusively through digital download, “Pay Day” transformed... - July 26, 2007 - Lil Fizz

Norbet Records Unleashes Long Awaited Debut Album “Just Norwood”

Norbet Records hits the airwaves with Pop/R&B Crooner Norwood Young. The sexy and sultry album is available now. - July 19, 2007 - Norwood Young

Military Veteran Recording Artist, Eric Lopez, Invited to Compete in Armed Forces FameCast.com Competition

Military veteran Eric Lopez is has been writing and singing music privately for over 15 years and is now beginning to share his music with the world. A self trained vocalist with an incredible operatic range likened to Bono of the world famous band, U2. Eric is currently completing an album titled "In The Trenches," an acoustical studio album based on life experiences involved with being a military member, infatuation, love, the journey to manhood, and the things that Eric is passionate about. - July 19, 2007 - Eric Lopez Music

Award-Winning Composer Russ Landau Scores CBS Hit Series "Survivor: China" - Share the Experience at www.landaus-travels.blogspot.com

Composer Russ Landau documents his experience as he travels across China in search of ancient sounds to incorporate in the soundtrack and theme song of the next Survivor 15. Check it out at http://www.landaus-travels.blogspot.com - July 19, 2007 - Russ Landau

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