Recent Headlines
Within Independent Artists, Writers, & Performers

Gnani Arts Pte Ltd Presents a Very Special Exhibition The Asian Prom: Dances of Asia in Visual Art Featuring International Artists

This exhibition will feature elucidating paintings depicting various dance forms of Asia, by 6 accomplished artists who hail from France, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India. - July 22, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts

Amazon.com Author Begins the "I Matter" Speaking Tour to Defeat Bullying and Low Self Esteem Issues

Low self esteem and bullying are tearing our communities apart. Adults are having a difficult time getting their lives in order and the youth don't know who they can talk to or count on to help solve their day to day problems. However, there is a solution. - July 22, 2012 - Caprii Communications

Icarus Mediaworks Announces the Pre-Production of Thorned Roses

Icarus Mediaworks is proud to announce the pre-production of Thorned Roses, a documentary film directed by Donovan A. McCloud. - July 21, 2012 - Icarus Mediaworks

Band "In Space" Grand Prize Winner of Fender Foundation Int'l Music Competition

Emerging Artist Andrew Roth, singer/songwriter of the band “In Space"” chosen Grand Prize Winner of the International Music Competition “Save Lives through Music” sponsored by The Fender Music Foundation/Reverbnation/StageIt and Heineken. - July 20, 2012 - In Space

ForeWord's Best First-Fiction Shortlist Announced

For the past fourteen years, ForeWord has been at the forefront of discovering new authors. ForeWord Firsts is the debut fiction competition highlighting the best and brightest first-fiction titles from self-publishers, indie and small presses. - July 20, 2012 - ForeWord Reviews

Philadelphia Entrepreneur to Raise $250,000 for Educational Programs and to Create Dozens of Jobs, Over Next 12 Months

Mark Kendall, CEO, Madness Studios, LLC, to Raise Money for School Supplies, Scholarships and Initiate Job Programs for Local Youth - July 20, 2012 - Madness Studios

Bohemian ViennaCC Releases Album "Going Out For Summer"

Austrian musician's new release has 19 indie-pop-rock-songs recorded in Vienna. The first featured song is a true story happened in Las Vegas. - July 19, 2012 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Signs New Book Publishing Deal with Leading National Publisher

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, has inked a new publishing deal with leading national publisher, Arcadia Publishing, to author a new book on Nashville’s Honky Tonk History, a subject close to Frizzell’s heart, being of the Lefty Frizzell lineage. Frizzell’s... - July 19, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Tribute Artist - Jerry Armstrong - Performing in Joliet

Tribute Artist, Jerry Armstrong will be performing at the Hoof & Fin Roadhouse, 3501 Channahon Rd. in Joliet, IL, August 4th 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Performing for over 25 years throughout the Midwest. A “Singer Impressionist” entertainer, amazing audiences with his vocal ability as a... - July 19, 2012 - Jerry Armstrong Entertainment

Announcing New Recording Titled "Loving Those Old-Fashioned Sing-A-Longs"

Marie's Flute is pleased to announce a new recording titled "Loving Those Old-Fashioned Sing-A-Longs" that take listeners back to a simpler time in life. More than an instrumental, this recording includes flute music accompanied with history, lyrics and flute insights. - July 19, 2012 - Maries Flute

ART, MUSIC, SUCCESS: An Art Exhibition and Auction Featuring Notable Contemporary Artists

Ascend Global Projects, Anonymous Gallery, and New York City's creative community are honored to present ART, MUSIC, SUCCESS. - July 19, 2012 - Anonymous Gallery

PosterPin Launches Free On-Line Tool for Building Mini-Posters -- Targets Pinterest Users

Pinterest users can now build and pin their own mini-posters in seconds using their choice of text and photo. - July 18, 2012 - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Room 2 Productions and Random Music Release, "VS. Tour - The Mixtape"

In January 2012, Capcom-Licensed rapper and teacher Random, aka Mega Ran, with the help of Florida's own Willie Evans, Jr and managers Ms. L. Jay & Philly, aka Philly2As, (both formally of Boss Lady Management) announced “The VS. (Versus) Tour;” the first interactive tour combining musical performances with video gaming tournaments. Random’s manager and Hip-Hop enthusiast; Philly, with the help of his partners-in-crime (DJ Pot and DJ Destrucshawn), released “VS. Tour-The Mixtape.” - July 18, 2012 - Random Beats

Random aka Mega Ran and Random Music Announces the "Summer Sessions Tour"

Random (a): Unpredictable, Following no particular pattern, deterministic...a system whose evolution cannot be predicted exactly. Random aka Mega Ran, The Writer’s Guild, Philly, Room 2 Productions personifies what Hip-Hop should be: Spontaneous, fun, and true. Every album conveys a different theme, a different vibe and a different emotion. Welcome to The Random Experience, where You Are the Music. - July 18, 2012 - Random Beats

Jimmie Van Zant's "Feels Like Freedom" Newest Addition to Great American Country (GAC)

While gaining a growing audience on CMT.com and YouTube, GAC.com (Great American Country Television) will add Jimmie Van Zant’s music video for “Feels like Freedom” to their heavily trafficked website to be featured along side other emerging artists such as Bucky Covington and... - July 17, 2012 - Jimmie Van Zant

James Bishop Announces the Release of His New Non-Fiction Book "Rocket Man"

James Bishop is proud to offer his latest book Rocket Man, available from Lulu.com and Amazon.com. Rocket Man is the second book by James Bishop, and his first biography. - July 17, 2012 - James Bishop Publishing

Sales Drive and Bestselling Author Phil Polson Are Excited to Announce the Release of the Book Sales Drive

Sales Drive and bestselling author Phil Polson are excited to announce the Release of the book Sales Drive. - July 16, 2012 - Sales Drive

A School Project Enables a Breakthrough Into the Music Industry

The Newcomer André Zommerfelds is thrilled to announce the release of his first EP “Feel The Music.” A school project helped him to achieve his dream. The goal of the project is to find out if he, as a newcomer to the business, can efficiently market and sell his music. Since... - July 16, 2012 - André Zommerfelds

Kilimanjaro Book a Global Ebook Award Finalist

The memoir “Kilimanjaro: One Man’s Quest to Go Over the Hill” is a finalist for the 2012 Global eBook Award in the category of Inspirational/Visionary - Non-Fiction chosen from among 1,000 entries. - July 16, 2012 - M.G. Edwards

Renowned Artist Christopher B. Mooney Explores “New Figurative Works” at Gallery 114

In his first solo show at Gallery 114, Christopher B. Mooney will present his newest works from his “Figurative Works: Explorations Into Human Connections” series: explorations into the human connections that fill us with hope, joy and celebration in times of uncertainty, fear and doubt. - July 15, 2012 - Christopher B. Mooney

The Buffalo Mafia Revealed in New Book

The first book to chronicle the history of the Mafia in Buffalo, NY has hit the bookshelves. "Gangsters and Organized Crime in Buffalo: History, Hits and Headquarters" is the first book to "put it all together," as former Buffalo News reporter Lee Coppola stated. - July 15, 2012 - Naked Buffalo, Inc.

Beyond Atlantic Debuts with "A Journey to You"

Melodic rock band, Beyond Atlantic today announced that they have released their first album "A Journey to You." - July 15, 2012 - WPS Music

Southern Author Releases New Historical Fiction Novel Set in Germany During the 1950’s

Author, FA Shepherd is pleased to announce the release of his new historical fiction novel, Neubrücke. - July 14, 2012 - Author FA Shepherd

True Crime Book Released Covering the Details of Greed, Manipulation, and Embezzlement

Authors, Diana Goodwin and Victoria Graydale, are pleased to announce the promotion of their book, Dividend of Deception. This book is a true crime piece about embezzlement and friendships gone wrong. - July 14, 2012 - Diana Goodwin

New York Author Release New Contemporary Fiction Novel Oceana: A Love Story

Author, CC Lindh is pleased to announce her new book, Oceana: a love story. - July 14, 2012 - CC Lindh

Author Releases New Thriller About the Dangers Facing American Tourists

Author, Reynold Conger is pleased to announce the promotion of his book, Chased Across Australia. - July 14, 2012 - Reynold Conger

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Receives Award Nomination Nod from the Artists Music Guild 2012 Heritage Awards

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, received a top ten award nomination from the prestigious Artists Music Guild in the Freelance Visual Artist category. The award winners will be announced during the Artist Music Guild’s 2012 AMG Heritage Awards ceremony November 10th at... - July 13, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Mystery Novel, A Ghost at Stallion’s Gate, is Top Seller at Write Words, Inc.

This week, Arline Chase of Write Words, Inc., announced that the newest edition to Elizabeth Eagan-Cox’s paranormal mystery series: A Ghost at Stallion’s Gate, was the top selling title for the second quarter of 2012. - July 13, 2012 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com

Nagel Named NSA-IL Member of the Year

Holly Nagel, business owner and speaker, was named Member of the Year by the National Speakers Association- Illinois. She specializes in unique programming using balloons to entertain and motivate. - July 13, 2012 - Twist 'n' Shout LLC

Royal Shakespeare Company myShakespeare Solves Shakespeare Mysteries

The Royal Shakespeare Company myShakespeare Measures The Heartbeat Of The Bard - July 12, 2012 - David Schajer

Dguap Releases Album "All In" Through Island Def-Jam Digital Distribution

Hip Hop music artist releases first commercial single through Major label distribution system and encourages others to do so as well. - July 12, 2012 - Calhoun Block Music

New Book "Let’s Play SHESS" Empowers Women to Change from Pawn to Queen

Wendy Oliveras’ new book Let’s Play SHESS published by AuthorHouse inspires, teaches and motivates women to gain confidence and achieve success on a personal and professional level by playing chess. - July 11, 2012 - SHESS Global Alliance, LLC

The Mystery Behind Superstition Mountain is Inspiration for New Mystery/Adventure Novel, Desert Intrigue

The lost Dutchman’s goldmine, the great Thunder God, and mysterious events begin to unfold in this new mystery adventure novel. - July 11, 2012 - Linda Weaver Clarke

The Ghosts of Stonewall: Clairvoyant Explores Stonewall Riot Karma in Gay Novel

As a clairvoyant, Alderin Ordell has seen glimpses of the afterlife. - July 11, 2012 - The Ghosts of Stonewall

Mark Christopher Lawrence Co-Hosts The Chronicles of Rick Roll Pre-Production Bash

Comic Con Week - Celebrity Red Carpet Reception - July 10, 2012 - Mark Christopher Lawrence

Leonardoverse Launches New "Jupiter Chronicles" Steampunk Children's Book Series This September

Jupiter Chronicles: Steampunk Children’s Series Launches in September About The Book: A war has been fought and lost by the Jovians. Now the answer to their freedom lies within the Great Red Spot and it's up to Ian and Callie to uncover its secret. It is the year 1892 and Ian and Callie... - July 10, 2012 - Leonardoverse

International Author Releases New Contemporary Adventure Trilogy

International author, Chris Elgood is pleased to announce his new contemporary fiction trilogy, The Upward Mobility of Nshila Ileloka. The three books are Accidental Assassin, He Only Died Twice, and The Eager Apprentice. - July 08, 2012 - Chris Elgood

PAC's Nicole Mouracade Commissioned to Create Art for the Museu De Arte De Sao Paulo Metro

Pharand Art Contemporary artist Nicole Mouracade is set to create a public installation of over 5000 pieces of her trademark barrels for the Trianon-MASP subway, to be launched at the 30th Bienal de São Paulo in September 2012. - July 08, 2012 - Pharand Art

"Ice on the Grapevine" a Finalist in the Mystery Category of the Global eBook Awards

"Ice on the Grapevine," the second novel in the Hunter Rayne highway mystery series by R.E. Donald, has been short listed for a Global eBook Award. Independent Canadian publisher, Proud Horse Publishing of Vancouver, BC, released "Slow Curve on the Coquihalla" and "Ice on the Grapevine" as digital editions in the fall of 2011. Both will be available in print editions by August 2012. - July 07, 2012 - Proud Horse Publishing

Lakeside Pottery - Award Winner Best of Stamford, Fairfield County, CT and Westchester, NY - 2012

Lakeside Pottery Ceramic School and Studio in Stamford CT named award winner in Serendipity Magazines 2012 "Best Of Everything" Collector's Edition and in Moffly Media 2012 Stamford Magazine "The Best of Stamford, Connecticut" family / art category. - July 07, 2012 - Lakeside Pottery Studio

Dr. Kipp Van Camp: Supreme Court Decision is More Bad Medicine for Ailing US Healthcare System

Dr. Kipp Van Camp, an Interventional Radiologist and author of Misdiagnosis-A Practicing Physician’s Case Study in Health Care Reform, is neither surprised nor enthusiastic about the US Supreme Court's health care ruling. - July 06, 2012 - Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp

Doctors Write Health and Safety Guide for College Students and New Grads

The first and only of its kind, the definitive health and safety guide written for college students by Dr. William Bhaskar and Dr. Philip Bhaskar has been released by Amazon.com. The book compiles is a synopsis of the crucial topics in health and personal safety; everything a young adult going to... - July 06, 2012 - ydkwydk, LLC

Illinois Author Releases New Coming of Age Novel, Backseat

Author, Tom Wascoe is pleased to announce the release of his new coming of age novel, Backseat. - July 05, 2012 - Tom Wascoe

Up and Coming Contemporary Christian Singer/Songwriter David Crotty and Iesus Productions Announced Release of His 5th Album in the Last 6 Months, Just Getting Started

Up and coming Contemporary Christian Singer/Songwriter David Crotty and Iesus Productions announced release of his 5th album in the last 6 months, Just Getting Started. In a whirlwind period of time this artist has produced a number of albums, the first of which was titled A Living Love. - July 05, 2012 - David Crotty

Nylon Fusion Collective Presents a Premiere of Ten (10) Plays Including French Waitress and Poland by John Patrick Shanley for "This Round’s on Us"

Third "This Round's On Us" this year. Hosted by Nick Walkonis, a member of Nylon Fusion Collective. Featuring two (2) new plays by Academy Award, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright John Patrick Shanley (Doubt) and six (6) playwrights including members of the Writers Collective Matt Cowley, Jack Karp, Penny Jackson, Lisa Reinke, Cassie M. Seinuk, Alisha Silver, and Joseph Samuel Wright. - July 04, 2012 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company

48 Hour Film Competition Comes to Mississippi!

The 48 Hour Film Project comes to Jackson on the weekend of August 17 - 19, 2012. Filmmakers from all over Mississippi will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world. - July 04, 2012 - Editing Creations

Recent Headlines Within Independent Artists, Writers, & Performers

Recent Headlines
Within Independent Artists, Writers, & Performers