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15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest Declares Johnny Rodgers a Winner
After reviewing thousand of entries, music judges select Johnny Rodgers' song Home to Mendocino as best in category. - February 13, 2008 - Johnny Rodgers
Your 33 Black Angels to Embark on U.S. Tour in Support of Lonely Street After Glowing Rolling Stone Review
New York band Your 33 Black Angels will be taking their live showcase to the southern and western United States in support of their debut album, “Lonely Street.” The tour will make stops in various cities including New Orleans, LA, Flagstaff, AZ, Albuquerque, NM, Los Angeles, CA, Riverside, CA, Portland, OR and Austin, TX. The band will be performing in Austin, TX on March 13th during the South by Southwest music festival. - February 10, 2008 - Your 33 Black Angels
Radio Orphans Podcast 137 Now Available
Episode 137 of the Radio Orphans Podcast is now available and includes independent music from Blood Red Sun, Strangers In Wonderland, Hinterland, Abra Moore, redstarrising, Clarity and The Brothers P, and Radio Orphans. - February 09, 2008 - Radio Orphans
Hindu Kush Beats Out 70 Acts to Win Battle of the Bands and Has "Day Fire" Featured in Warner Bros Film
New Psychedelic Dance Rock band has two big wins in one week. - February 08, 2008 - Hindu Kush
Multi-Talented Artist/Producer Christina K. Enters Licensing Agreement with MTV Networks to Feature Original Songs and Production
2008 is set to be a very big year for Christina K., as her catchy and original tunes find a home with one of the worlds most popular music networks. - February 06, 2008 - Christina K.
Sarasota Youth Opera Enrollment Up by 75 Percent
Sarasota Opera is happy to announce that 100 young people are enrolled in Sarasota Youth Opera for the Spring Session, which is more than a 75-percent increase over last term. Singers are currently learning the music for Canadian composer Dean Burry’s "The Hobbit," which will have... - February 03, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Myxing It Up: Apes Pickup Another Spotlight
Myxer Inc., today announced that “Hey Kate!” from The Fire Apes as the Myxer “Pick of the Day” (POTD) for Wednesday, January 30th. The POTD is exclusively featured on the homepage of Myxer website. Roughly 150,000 users visit the Myxer website daily, and every user who signs... - February 01, 2008 - The Fire Apes
J Henry Returns with CODE RED - CD Release Party January 31st Crash Mansion New York City
J-Henry is back with his sophomore album CODE RED, digitally available on January 29, 2008 on all major digital service providers. J-Henry along with co-producer & guitarist Anthony Krizan (former guitarist for the '90s band the Spin Doctors) added a lot of texture and instrumentation to this CD. The Code Red CD Release Party will be held in NYC's Crash Mansion on January 31, 2008. - January 28, 2008 - J Henry
Nashville Singer/Songwriter Bobby Pizazz Performs in Concert at French Quarter Cafe
Nashville singer/songwriter Bobby Pizazz performs in concert at French Quarter Cafe, Saturday evening, February 2, 2008 celebrating the kick-off of Mardi Gras 2008. Pizzaz and his four-piece band, Rhythm Train, “featuring: John Heinrich, Eddie Watson John Terrance and Hugh Waddell”... - January 27, 2008 - Bobby Pizazz
Smith Street Records Announcement: The Jones Street Boys Appearing at Sundance Film Festival
After touring the Midwest in December, The Jones Street Boys are pleased to announce two appearances at the Sundance Film Festival. - January 19, 2008 - The Jones Street Boys
Eyran Records Releases Exclusive Digital - Only Single, Somthin’ N’You
Master pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen and body percussionist Jimmy Elcock to pre-release the title-track single from their new album on Eyran Records. - January 12, 2008 - Eyran Records
Finalists Announced in String Competition
New England String Ensemble Announces Finalists in 12th Annual String Competition. - January 10, 2008 - New England String Ensemble
Rapper GAHD Promotes Himself as the Entity “GAHD Inc.” and Offers Shares in His Privately Held Company
Rapper GAHD offers the public a chance to invest in his work by incorporating himself and allowing fans to share in his success. - January 09, 2008 - GAHD Inc.
Fire Apes Set to Perform at POPAsheville Music Festival
The Fire Apes, an award winning Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be performing as part of the POPAsheville Festival on January 20th, at 9:00 pm at Stella Blue in Asheville, North Carolina. - January 09, 2008 - The Fire Apes
Apes Close 2007 as AirSpun's "Best Rock" AirGods
AirSpun, Inc. today announced The Fire Apes AirSpun’s "Best of 2007" Music AirGods poll in the Rock genre category. - January 07, 2008 - The Fire Apes
Kalliope Stage is Alive and Well and Staying in Cleveland
Paul Gurgol, artistic director of Kalliope Stage, a non-profit producer and developer of American musical theater based in Cleveland Heights, OH, announced today that the theater has met its fund-raising goal of $50,000, the minimum funding required to continue its planned 2007-2008 season. Like... - January 05, 2008 - Kalliope Stage
Mozart Makes This Band More Than a Band
Music students at the Crane School of Music apply their Classical music studies to a unique setting: a Ska-Punk band. - January 05, 2008 - Behind Bad Luck!
Chicago Dance Band Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Classic Style
Teddy Lee Orchestra one of America's last great dance bands celebrates its 50th year of performing the music of an era and releasing a CD: "An American Dance Band" Teddy Lee Orchestra. - December 31, 2007 - Teddy Lee Orchestra
The Dead Pyates Society to Auction Title of Their Debut Album on Ebay
The Dead Pyrates Society are putting the naming rights to their debut album for sale on eBay. As veterans of the music world for nearly forty years, the Dead Pyrates have decided that it is time to release an independent record to celebrate their heritage as musicians. - December 30, 2007 - Dead Pyrates Society
Indie Band Releases Entire Album as a Free Enhanced Podcast
Minneapolis, Minnesota based Radio Orphans are releasing their new album entitled "Unclaimed Freight" in its entirety, as part of their free weekly podcast. - December 30, 2007 - Radio Orphans
Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Placement Classes
Placement classes for singers who plan to join Sarasota Youth Opera will be held Thursday and Friday, January 10 and January 11. The program is open to all students age 8 (or who entered third grade in 2007) through high school. These classes are necessary and students who are interested in... - December 23, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Fire Apes Grab Spotlight on IndieSolo
The Fire Apes, an Indie Rock/Powerpop band from Charleston, SC, will be the featured artist on IndieSolo.com on Friday, December 21, 2007. - December 22, 2007 - The Fire Apes
Electronic-Music Duo Offers Its Live Act on eBay
The “Makers of Sense” will perform anywhere in the U.S.A. at the highest bidder’s 2008 New Year's Eve event or celebration. Bids start at only one thousand dollars... plus shipping and handling. - December 19, 2007 - labo_labs
Guitarist Randy Ellefson Releases New Single
Randy Ellefson has released a new hard rock song “The Key” as a free download in support of his second album, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid. - December 18, 2007 - Randy Ellefson
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
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 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
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 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)