Latest news releases for Entertainment Live Performances from Billboard Publicity Wire 2009-11-07T18:51:38Z http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/atom10/bbliveperf.xml 2009-11-04T10:12:36Z The Los Angeles Music Awards has bestowed WYLDSKY's debut album with the 2009 “Rock Album of The Year” award. WYLDSKY also took home the “Best Live Performance of The Year” award and will be opening up the 19th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards event on November 12th, 2009 in Hollywood, CA. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3161734.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3161734.htm 2009-11-04T23:07:05Z Days Before Tomorrow Wins Coveted L.A. Music Awards 2009 Record of the Year Award. Band to perform at the L.A. Music Awards on Nov. 12 at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood. Band to perform showcase at the Whisky a Go-Go in W. Hollywood on Nov. 11. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3162494.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3162494.htm 2009-10-29T23:40:29Z Two-time Tony Award-nominated singer and actor, Tom Wopat, recently gave a master class to more than 90 students and faculty members at University of North Carolina. The Broadway, television and music star wowed the master class audience by performing several songs from the upcoming Broadway production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Wopat also shared wisdom gleaned from his nearly five decades as a performer. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3136434.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3136434.htm 2009-11-04T14:53:59Z I HEART Inc celebrates the release of The Bombshell Alliance, a retro pin-up girl calendar and music compilation, on November 15th at Hotel Café. Proceeds from the sale of the calendar will be donated to funding I HEART's New Media Recycling Program and to a scholarship for a young girl to attend Silverlake Conservatory of Music. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/iheartinc/calendar/prweb3086914.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/iheartinc/calendar/prweb3086914.htm 2009-10-13T00:16:29Z NY/Miami businessman and serial entrepreneur "J" and Gerald White will be hosting a Lifestyle Lounge. The two also have a concierge company that cater's to the stars Dawayne Wade, Kerry Hilton, Lil Wayne. MiamiXLIVconcierge.com owned by "J", Lisle Bowen and Matt Robertson will entertain NFL Wives, Miami Socialites, Lsfive, and clothing designer Jacinta Ligon. The series of private events will take place at exclusive locations (and on three mega yachts) during the pro bowl and super bowl festivities. (PRWeb Oct 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3030414.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3030414.htm 2009-10-07T20:04:15Z Further bolstering their status as rock legends, KISS announced today that, due to overwhelming demand, they have added five additional dates to their current North American KISS ALIVE 35 TOUR. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3014384.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3014384.htm 2009-09-23T13:09:51Z Hard Rock International's global Ambassadors of Rock Tour is heading to "Sin City" for the Grand Opening of the new Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas! On Thursday, October 15th, rock icon Chris Cornell will perform at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas, located on The Strip, as part of Hard Rock's Ambassadors of Rock Tour, a global concert series featuring top artists and bands. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2932374.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2932374.htm 2009-09-23T11:12:47Z Stevie Ray Vaughan Release Kicks Off Six Week Countdown to Wolfgang's Vault Launch of Hundreds of Download Concerts (PRWeb Sep 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2918624.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2918624.htm 2009-09-15T12:58:41Z Composer, filmmaker, director and solo performer Mikel Rouse will release his new album, Gravity Radio (Exit Music 1012) on Tuesday, November 3 on iTunes and at all major retailers. He will celebrate with a special album release performance at Galapagos Art Space (16 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY) on Friday, October 23 at 8pm. Mr. Rouse will be joined onstage by his band, special guests ACME (American Contemporary Music Ensemble) and TONY nominated/OBIE Award winner Veanne Cox. New work by acclaimed video artist Cliff Baldwin will be projected throughout the performance. A live performance of Gravity Radio will tour to New Orleans, New York, Illinois, North Carolina, Toronto, Ireland, and Spain in 2010.Gravity Radio features music for string quartet, singers, guitarist, bass, drums and keyboard soaring above and intertwining with ethereal shortwave radio static. Through this texture, a voice (that of Veanne Cox) cuts intermittently with scattershot reports from the AP newswire. The result is familiar and comforting, yet oddly unsettling. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mikelrouse/gravityradio/prweb2884294.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mikelrouse/gravityradio/prweb2884294.htm 2009-08-26T11:00:06Z Primary Wave Music, one of the largest music publishing companies in the United States, announced today its partnership with Motel 6 on a new campaign designed to support touring bands. The first of its kind, the "Rock Yourself To Sleep" campaign will offer six weeks of free lodging to bands on tour, helping to offset the daunting costs of life on the road. The program will kick-off in early September. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2797304.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2797304.htm 2009-08-12T16:29:38Z Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and Guatemalan native, Gaby Moreno, performs as opener for Tracy Chapman's Summer 2009 Tour. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2746994.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2746994.htm 2009-08-17T12:12:01Z Think-Stars is in negotiations with a major independent movie company that will release over ten projects a year over the next two years to see how its Think-Stars clients' can drive sales from impressions. (PRWeb Aug 10, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2731214.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2731214.htm 2009-08-05T16:49:03Z Woodstock 40th Anniversary ConcertYou missed it in 1969, so don't miss it in 2009!WHO: Heroes of WoodstockWHEN: Sunday, August 16th at 6PMWHERE: Tsongas Arena, Lowell, MACome celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock Music Festival. Jefferson Starship performs the music of Jefferson Airplane, blues-rock greats-Canned Heat, Big Brother and The Holding Company performing the music of Janis Joplin, Ten Years After, the Grateful Dead's keyboard player- Tom Constanten, and all hosted by Country Joe McDonald. Tickets are on sale now with a limited number of VIP tickets that include a meet and greet with the bands after the show. Go to www.paultsongasarena.com or purchase at ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2721784.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2721784.htm 2009-07-31T13:05:16Z The Boston Symphony Orchestra's Tanglewood Jazz Festival is held annually on Labor Day Weekend in Lenox, Massachusetts, featuring the legends of jazz as well as talented young rising stars. Known for its excellent programming, breathtaking scenery and the world class venue of Seiji Ozawa Hall, the Tanglewood Jazz Festival is one of the premier jazz festivals in the country. (PRWeb Aug 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2705554.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2705554.htm 2009-07-26T13:50:28Z Caption Records announced Grammy® nominated recording artist Michael Damian will appear at "Bonsallpalooza", a benefit concert to fund School Music Education on August 7, 2009 at 8pm at the Pala Casino Spa & Resort in Pala, CA. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2680534.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2680534.htm 2009-07-22T06:12:22Z In Support of His New Project, Wilson Hawk-The Road, Acclaimed Guitarist Richie Kotzen is Set to Perform at BB King's New York July 28 in an "Eddie Trunk Presents" Event at 237 W 42nd St - New York, NY 10036-7201- (212) 997-4144 www.bbkingblues.comAnd fans will receive a free download of the song Remember (Reprise) by joining Richie's mailing list at www.richiekotzen.com. They can also be among the very first fans to see the Wilson Hawk "Everything Good" video at: www.myspace.com/wilsonhawk and www.richiekotzen.com (PRWeb Jul 22, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2662604.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2662604.htm 2009-07-20T15:48:49Z In what can only be described as a ferociously ambitious inaugural year, Trey McIntyre Project finished its first season as a full-time dance company with a remarkable list of accomplishments -- and now announces Year 2 performance schedule. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/TreyMcIntyreProject/dancecompany/prweb2659304.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/TreyMcIntyreProject/dancecompany/prweb2659304.htm 2009-07-20T23:06:31Z Summer Music Hawai'i comprises five events on three islands - Oahu, Maui and the Big Island. It features Tilden Trio (San Francisco - www.tildentrio.com), Paul Carroll, percussion (NY) and many other Hawaii-based dancers, artists and musicians. These events are funded in part by National Endowment for the Arts which believes a great nation deserves great art. Admission to all events is free. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2657534.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2657534.htm 2009-07-10T13:36:42Z The world's largest ticket marketplace is the latest to integrateiggli's friend-to-friend communication service. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/iggli/StubHub/prweb2630394.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/iggli/StubHub/prweb2630394.htm 2009-07-05T15:16:58Z Rock Legends of Black Sabbath, Tony Martin and Geoff Nichols to go on tour in the U.S. and Canada. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2609394.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2609394.htm 2009-07-02T17:13:12Z The "Trophy Kids" of Generation Y Prove They Know How to Party! (PRWeb Jul 3, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2605464.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2605464.htm 2009-06-23T13:55:57Z SnapJack Instrument Cables are First to Utilize Magnetic Jack Technology, Gaining a Worldwide Following and a Famous Customer Base (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2568344.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2568344.htm 2009-06-22T11:35:41Z Atlantic Records Artist Continues His Innovative Use of Technology By Adding iggli Invite Service To His Website (PRWeb Jun 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2561244.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2561244.htm 2009-06-23T17:06:28Z Concertvault for iPhone, the free iPhone app enabling concert streaming (PRWeb Jun 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2569874.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2569874.htm 2009-06-18T16:51:33Z The Urban Network's Creative Affairs Department has expanded its newest event to New York, New York while still maintaining the Los Angeles session on the eve of the BET Awards. "Be Seen and Be Heard" is scheduled to take place at private locations in the beautiful bureau of Manhattan, and Los Angeles, CA, June 27th, 2009. (PRWeb Jun 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2553614.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2553614.htm 2009-06-17T21:59:11Z Jazz extraordinaire Bobby to be featured in a panel discussing the upcoming ground breaking four hour PBS documentary, Latin Music USA. (PRWeb Jun 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2547624.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2547624.htm 2009-06-16T16:44:44Z For many, Huntsville 1996 defines that period in Widespread Panic history. Fresh off a well deserved ski vacation in the Rocky Mountains, where the music also took some time to stretch and relax, Widespread Panic charged into the Spring '96 tour with a renewed sense of energy and perspective. On April 3rd 1996 at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, Alabama, it all came together and made an indelible mark on Panic music history. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2542504.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2542504.htm 2009-06-23T17:35:39Z Seven Falls is a new album that celebrates the love in Marshall Styler's life; the album launched June 16th. The release party included a live piano performance by Styler on the patio overlooking scenic Lake Travis at The Crossings resort and spa in Austin, TX. Marshall Styler is considered one of the premiere New Age musicians specializing in instrumental keyboard music featuring melodic piano. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2536814.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2536814.htm 2009-06-15T04:21:17Z Experimental Rock Band, "Beatnik Jr.", readies for their TOKYOPOP® independent anime film debut. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2534274.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2534274.htm 2009-06-03T13:05:26Z Idaho's Melodic Goth-Metal Band Rott tapped to Open 2009 Flight of the Valkyries Metal Fest when Blood Corps, an up-and-coming band from Virginia, experienced a brush with death. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2494024.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2494024.htm 2009-06-02T16:56:40Z In the first of its kind event at Red Rocks, the Love Hope Strength Foundation and DKMS kickoff effort to register bone marrow donors (PRWeb Jun 4, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2493244.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2493244.htm 2009-05-29T14:54:18Z Bill Silva Entertainment Continues Leadership Position By Adding iggli Invite Service To Their Websites (PRWeb Jun 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/iggli/billsilvaentertainment/prweb2479444.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/iggli/billsilvaentertainment/prweb2479444.htm 2009-05-30T17:46:50Z Def Leppard Video Contest Starts This Weekend, Upload Your Video To Win Free Concert Tickets a Backstage Tour and The Chance To Meet Members of Def Leppard (PRWeb Jun 1, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2480444.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2480444.htm 2009-06-24T09:58:22Z First of its kind, allows bands to book shows through profiles, venues to promote, industry to network and fans to be heard. (PRWeb May 28, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Concert/bands/prweb2460644.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Concert/bands/prweb2460644.htm 2009-05-27T05:31:31Z Experimental rock band, "Beatnik Jr.", represents Los Angeles hard rock location in final stage of contest, worldwide online voting. (PRWeb May 28, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2465854.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2465854.htm 2009-05-27T21:00:03Z Celebrity Rock Super Group SCRAP METAL announce Jani Lane former lead singer of WARRANT and Janet Gardner former lead singer of the all-girl rock band VIXEN will join them as special guest stars performing at the upcoming SCRAP METAL summer rock concert event at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT on Saturday, June 6, 2009. (PRWeb May 24, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2457344.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2457344.htm 2009-06-06T07:54:23Z The young prodigy of influence, Skylar May started by doing benefit shows at child cancer centers. Twelve (12) -time Grammy Award winner Ron Saint Germain produced Skylar May. Saint known for working with Living Colour, Creed, 311, Duran Duran, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimi Hendrix (amongst others). (PRWeb May 22, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2444254.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2444254.htm 2009-06-06T07:53:54Z Stars Confidential caught up with Super Producer, Ron Saint Germain on STREETKIND after a jazz session in New York City starring percussionist Will Calhoun. Ron Saint Germain is currently working on Living Colour's new album. (PRWeb May 21, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2444074.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2444074.htm 2009-05-22T16:06:52Z LA-based singer-songwriter, WAZ has joined forces with music production team Golden-Sgro to compose the original music for ABC's new comedy "Cougar Town" created by Bill Lawrence and starring Courteney Cox. (PRWeb May 20, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/WAZ/CougarTown/prweb2436984.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/WAZ/CougarTown/prweb2436984.htm 2009-05-17T14:08:29Z Company in its first year of operation beats off established competition to scoop awards for 'Event organizer of the year', 'Best concert' and 'Best sporting event' (PRWeb May 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2432594.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2432594.htm