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Select Year >> 2007 >> June >> 13

2 Attachment Former Showtime at the Apollo Winner Releases CD despite Tragedy
Former "Showtime at the Apollo" winner, Urban R&B Artist Siraaj, Releases CD with Destined Muzik despite personal Tragedies. 2007-06-13

6 Attachment Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces 2007 Tanglewood Jazz Festival Lineup
Hugh Masekela, Kevin Mahogany, Red Holloway, Cyrus Chestnut, Cesar Camargo Mariano, Romero Lubambo, Leny Adrade, and the Maria Schneider Orchestra added to lineup for Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2007 Tanglewood Jazz Festival August 31-September 2, Lenox, Massachusetts. Full lineup includes Kurt Elling, Randy Crawford and Joe Sample, Marian McPartland, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, Hank Jones, Roberta Gambarini, Ahmad Jamal and Jimmy Heath. 2007-06-13

2 Attachment NY Theatre Fan Illuminates the Tony Awards with Broadway Bullet Podcast  
In less than a year, Broadway Bullet emerges as a leading example of the "citizen" media, talking to Tony Nominees and Winners, including Spring Awakening, while covering the New York Theatre scene. 2007-06-12

1 Attachment Arts Integration into Education: Music Serves as a Bridge to Peace
The arts are an essential part of American culture as a whole. It is very important that all members of society come into direct contact with the arts -- not only as passive observers, but also as active participants. The Humanitarian Resource Institute Arts Integration into Education initiative is promoting the arts as a vehicle for solution oriented strategic planning and development for peace. 2007-06-12

6 Attachment On the Next Maury - Hypnotist The Incredible Boris Cherniak Helps Eliminate Extreme Phobias  
Motivational Hypnotist The Incredible Boris Cherniak eliminates phobias on Maury, airing June 14, 2007 (NBC Universal, Syndicated). 2007-06-11

1 Attachment Musicrypt Launches Digital Ad Delivery with Universal Music Group and The Gary Group
Musicrypt announces the successful launch of its radio advertising delivery service with the support of Los Angeles based Universal Music Group, the world's largest record company, and The Gary Group, the largest advertising agency to the recording industry in the United States. 2007-06-11

3 Attachment The [Black] Rapper Show Starring R.E.U.B Co-Starring Clinton Sparks
Hip-Hop artist R.E.U.B debuts new album "The [Black] Rapper Show", a parody of VH1's White Rapper Show from the perspective of a black rapper. 2007-06-11

2 Attachment Newly Elected 'Politician of Music', aka, Prez-E-dent, Set to Release His Debut Track 'We Smokin' From the New Album, 'New World Industry'
The newly elected "Politician of Music", a.k.a., "Prez-E-dent" set to release his debut track "We Smokin'" from the new album "New WOrld Industry" on Whitehouse Entertainment Group. 2007-06-11

3 Attachment Legendary Musician Fats Domino Autographs One-of-a-Kind Baldwin 'Green' Piano to Aid Global Green USA's New Orleans Environmental Rebuild
Legendary musician and New Orleans native Fats Domino sat at a one-of-a-kind Baldwin Baby Grand 'Green' Piano while visiting the International House hotel in New Orleans. While there he serenaded the crowd by singing one of his all time classic hits "Ain't That a Shame" then signed the piano to support the recent initiative to rebuild New Orleans "green" and sustainable. The "Green" piano is made from wood legally harvested from areas that pose no threat to conservation valued forests or violate any civil rights. 2007-06-08

1 Attachment Citizens For a Better America Want Paris Hilton to Just Go Away: They Respond to Free Paris Hilton Organizers
The band who wrote the song and created the video "Go Away Paris Hilton" have collected over 27,000 signatures on their "Go Away Paris Hilton" petition and now respond to the "Free Paris Hilton" petition organizers. 2007-06-08

Beeline and Pacific Media Ltd. to Sponsor Zamza Concert in Russia
Beeline, the premier mobility solutions provider in the Russian region, is co-sponsoring, along with Pacific Media, the 'Zamza live in Concert' show. The show will take place at the City Of Ponds outdoor area in the center of Khabarovsk, Russia on Thursday, June 12, 2007. 2007-06-08

1 AttachmentTrackbacks Available Reah Valente Partners with NumaNation to Release New Music Videos  
NumaNation to host Reah Valente's new music video spoof contest 2007-06-07

California Transit Authority, Featuring Members of Chicago and Tower Of Power, Releases 'Full Circle' Debut Album August 14
California Transit Authority (CTA) -- Danny Seraphine (drums), Marc Bonilla (guitar), Peter Fish (keyboards), Mick Mahan (bass), Larry Braggs (lead vocals) and Edward Harris Roth (keyboards) -- will release their long-awaited debut album, FULL CIRCLE (Street Sense Records), on August 14 via Amazon and other online outlets worldwide. 2007-06-07

1 Attachment Blend K-Pop, Brit-pop and American Rock to Get Seriously
New Asian American Rock Band To Release Self-titled Debut EP June 5th. Los Angeles-based music content company / indie label, Chaos Theory Music is proud to announce the much-anticipated self-titled debut EP by the up- and-coming Asian American rock band Seriously. With producers Woody Pak and Gloria Lee, Seriously brings to you five songs that show off their talent for melancholy yet fresh songwriting, blending hints of K-pop (aka Korean popular music) and British pop within the context of an American rock sound and sensibility. 2007-06-05

2 Attachment Inspirational Artist Jita Gains Record Campaign Momentum  
BeatSquad recording artist Jita brings a fresh sound to the inspirational music scene, containing sweet melodic mainstream and jazzy groove tracks that appeal to a universal audience. 2007-06-05

2 Attachment DYI Artist JaFeezie Continues to Create His Buzz for Hustle or Die  
DYI artist JaFeezie has established JMK Music Group with the motivation to gain exposure through his self-release titled Hustle Or Die. 2007-06-05

Organic Entertainment Launches An In-House Booking Agency
Manhattan-based multi-tiered entertainment group Organic Entertainment and Media announces the launch of their own in-house booking agency. 2007-06-05

Piaf Interest Surges - Raquel Bitton Leads Edith Piaf Revival
French Jazz singer Raquel Bitton re-release tribute CD "Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf" Also in distribution is a new Piaf Film on DVD (Lionsgate Films) "PIAF: her story, her songs"- written by and starring Raquel Bitton, a feature film that captures the essence of Edith Piaf and tells her story through her music. 2007-06-04

1 AttachmentTrackbacks Available 40th Anniversary Summer Of Love Oral Archive By Former Grateful Dead Manager Rock Scully Now Available  
55-minute audio book CD with photos, poster art and original music 2007-06-04

A&M/Octone Records & Music Choice Partner to Present Maroon 5 - Music Choice's 'Artist of the Month' in June
Music Choiceâ, the leading, multi-platform music network, and A&M/Octone Records, today announced that the Grammy Award winning pop rock band Maroon 5, will be the featured 'Artist of the Month' in June on Music Choice, the No. 1 video-on-demand music service in the country. 2007-06-01

Tesla Set to Launch U.S. Headlining Tour Starting June 7 in Santa Rosa, CA, in Support of 'Real To Reel' Due Out June 5; Free Show Scheduled For May 31 in Sacramento
TESLA announces U.S. headlining tour, "Tesla Tuesday" in Phoenix, national radio and television appearances. 2007-06-01

1 Attachment Musicrypt Reports Q1 Revenues Up 40%: US Deliveries Increase Over 700%  
Musicrypt revenues for the first quarter of 2007 were 40% higher than for the same quarter last year. Revenues from the vibrant independent music sector grew by two-thirds, augmenting growth in major label customer billings. 2007-05-30

Ariel Hyatt of Ariel Publicity & Bob Baker of TheBuzzFactor.com Present a Music Publicity Bootcamp for Musicians, Managers and Labels NYC Saturday June 2, 2007
Ariel Hyatt of Ariel Publicity and Bob Baker of TheBuzzFactor.com are teaming up to give their first ever workshop. Artists will get four hours of personal PR training from veteran music publicist Ariel Hyatt and music marketing coach Bob Baker. This rare Music Publicity Bootcamp is designed specifically for for musicians of all levels, managers and labels. It will take place on Saturday June 2, 2007 in New York City. There are 7 seats remaining. 2007-05-30

Second Spring Wins Derby for LINER
Second Spring Music Publishing has signed UK alt rockers LINER to an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement. The band has been at the center of attention among bands out of the buzzing music scene in Birmingham, England. 2007-05-29

2 Attachment Austin TX Gets Ready to Get Funky at FunkFest 2007 Featuring Members of The Meters, Nevilles, Galactic, Karl Denson
FunkFest is focused on the special collaborations and side-projects of the musical greats of funk, soul, jazz and boogaloo that happen as late-night shows during the New Orleans Jazz Festival. The line-up includes Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), members of the Nevilles, Galactic, Karl Denson and more. The event will partially benefit Meals on Wheels and More in Austin Texas. While independent of Summer NAMM, FunkFest coincides with this music-industry event in Austin Texas. 2007-05-29

2 Attachment British Band THE THE Release 'Mrs Mac' - Their First Single in Over Five Years
New York based British band 'THE THE' have just released their first single in over 5 years. 'MRS MAC' is available only via download from the official site at www.thethe.com on the band's Lazarus label. 2007-05-28

2 Attachment Brazilian Guitar Master Marcos Vinicius Coming to Rollins College
Born in Congonhas Brazil, Marcos Vinicius is one of the most well known of Brazil's contemporary guitarists. He began his concert career at the age of fourteen and from that moment has obtained enormous success and acclaim. Vicinius has played in the most important cultural centers of Brazil and Europe, is President of the Classical Guitar Academy of Milan, and a prominent composer. Vinicius' unique sound, technique and interpretations are attracting more and more attention from composers, critics and fans. 2007-05-27

Sunset Records Announces the Signing of Russia Rockers Zamza
Hailing from the eastern part of Russia, ZAMZA is a well-respected, major indie label signed, three-piece "Trip Hip Power Pop" band. 2007-05-26

1 Attachment Channel Announces US/Canadian Tour Dates
Indie rock band Channel launches 2nd consecutive US/Canadian tour on June 23rd in NYC at The Knitting Factor. The tour is in support of the band’s new album “Androgyny Is In” produced by Mario McNulty. Tour stops include returns to Brooklyn, Ottawa and Boston. 2007-05-25

2 Attachment 10,000 Lakes Festival Confirms The String Cheese Incident for Headliner as Trey Anastasio Cancels Only Summer Performance  
Colorado Sextet The String Cheese Incident fills Trey Anastasio's headlining spot at the 5th Annual 10,000 Lakes Festival. 2007-05-24

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