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Florida Rocker's Audiocrash Set to Release Time Sensitive Material on May 10th, 2008
Two Well-Traveled Florida Rockers Speed Down An Exciting New Musical Road with their duo Audiocrash and some very Time Sensitive Material. 2008-04-29

Award Winning Film Director Kevin Booth "American Drug War" to be Featured on Deadline Live w/ Jack Blood -- April 28 2008
This film "AMERICAN DRUG WAR - The last White Hope" is by far one of the most important documentaries to be released in the last several years. 2008-04-26

Digital Media Wire Announces Speakers and Agenda for LA Games Conference in Los Angeles, May 21-22
Top Executives from EA, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony, Nokia, Disney, Qualcomm, Paramount Pictures, Vivendi Games, and Glu Mobile to Converge for Annual "Insiders" Event 2008-04-25

Saxophonist James Carter Debuts on Emarcy Records May 20, with "Present Tense"
On his forthcoming Emarcy CD, his first new recording in three years, the Detroit-born saxophonist James Carter draws directly from the jazz tradition while taking conscious liberties with it. "Present Tense" captures the full scope of Carter's mastery of the music. 2008-04-25

With Event Support by Guitar Center and Music Connection Magazine and a Line-up that Includes Cristian Castro, Orgullo Cafe, Linda Lopez, Ahui, Nydia Rojas, We Are Lions, Mara and Small Mercies, CelebrateLA 2008 Will Honor 18,000 of LA's Finest Volunteers, Sunday, April 27 at the Rose Bowl
The Volunteer Center of Los Angeles-Assistance League of Southern California's First Annual CelebrateLA 2008 Will Honor 18,000 of LA's Finest Volunteers, Sunday, April 27 at the Rose Bowl. With Event Support by Guitar Center and Music Connection Magazine, the Event Line-up Includes Celebrity Presenters and Musical Acts Cristian Castro, Orgullo Cafe, Linda Lopez, Ahui, Nydia Rojas, We Are Lions, Mara and Small Mercies. 2008-04-25

ZionPlanet10 -- 14-Year-Old Musician, Entertainer -- Kicks Off "The Godfather of Soul" (James Brown) Tribute Tour
ZionPlanet10 (aka) "ZP-10" is preparing for the "Godfather of Soul"(James Brown) Tribute tour with (Bootzilla "Bootsy Collins"Productions). The tour travels domestically to 35 plus cities with more dates being added. Shows in other countries include: Canada, Holland, Europe, Germany, Japan and England. 2008-04-24

Grammy Award Winning Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience to play The New Orleans Jazz& Heritage Festival, Festival International and Contraband Days in Louisiana
See one of Louisiana's favorite sons perform in his home state on Friday April 25, 2008 7PM at the legendary New Orleans Jazz& Heritage Festival. This is his 23 consecutive year performing at this legendary festival event. He performs in Lafayette, LA on Sunday April 27, 2008 with Lafayette native and international star Cupid also joining him onstage in a guest performance. Finally Simien will be Lake Charles, LA at Contraband Days on May 4, 2008 at 7PM. 2008-04-24

Mobile Monday Global Unveils New Mobile Excellence Awards   Mobile Excellence Awards to Honor Achievement in Mobile Media, Marketing and Technology 2008-04-23

Act Locally, Think Globally With Crucial Music
Crucial Music places international artists in US films and television shows. 2008-04-23

Front Gate Solutions Launches Marketing Module for its Ticketing and Online Store Software
Front Gate Solutions today announced that it has launched a set of marketing tools to help users of its web-based ticketing and online store software better understand its customers and their interests. The marketing module includes a list segmentation analyzer and custom survey builder. This module integrates with Front Gate's newsletter solution so that once a desired customer grouping has been identified an HTML newsletter can be easily created, sent, and tracked for campaign effectiveness. 2008-04-21

Your Country Music Song Gets A Chance To Make Money and Gain Exposure
"Your Country Music Song Contest" gives artists, songwriters, and musicians, a chance to make money on their original material, with one lucky song winning $10,000 US. 2008-04-21

Friday Night Lights Actress Liz Mikel Steps Into Oprah's Role For V-Day
Eve Ensler Gives Monologue Written for Oprah Winfrey to local Dallas Actress. 2008-04-16

Oleg Kireyev and the Feng Shui Jazz Theater in East Coast Premier April 26 at New York's Symphony Space
Russian saxophonist, Oleg Kireyev, brings his diverse jazz/world music quartet to New York. 2008-04-14

Actor Greg Serano Produces "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee" Starring David Garver
Actor Greg Serano (Wildfire, In the Valley of Elah, To Live and Die, Semper Fi, Legally Blonde) produces David Garver in the Eric Bogosian play, "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee." 2008-04-14

Kevin Booth, the Creator of American Drug War: The Last White Hope Will Be Appearing on Urban Journal at XM Satellite station The Power XM 169
Tune in Monday, April 21st at 1PM East Coast Time / 10AM West Coast Time on XM 169 for a very special appearance by award winning documentary filmmaker, Kevin Booth. 2008-04-14

Elliott Cohn Debuts 2 New CDs for Jazz Fest
Elliott Cohn, accomplished producer/guitarist/singer/songwriter, will release two new CDs in time for New Orleans Jazz Fest 2008, "It's Time" featuring Elliott Cohn's Cosmic Sweat Society and "The Stem" featuring Cohn with bass player Felix Pastorious, son of jazz pioneer bass player Jaco Pastorious. 2008-04-13

Filmmaker Kevin Booth to Speak at University of Memphis
One of the most influential filmmakers in documentary cinema today will be the speaker with a question and answer session at the University of Memphis. 2008-04-13

Austin-Based Violinist Omar Lopez to Open for Rock Icon Pat Benatar in San Antonio
Omar Lopez, the "guy with the red violin", will open for Pat Benatar at San Antonio's Municipal Auditorium May 18th. 2008-04-12

Kevin Booth, Award Winning Producer/Filmmaker, Appears on Nationally Syndicated Alex Jones Show Today
Kevin Booth is interviewed by Infowars nationally syndicated radio talk show host, Alex Jones. Kevin Booth is the buzz of the film festivals this year after winning four (4) consecutive Best Documentary awards for his critically acclaimed American Drug War: The Last White Hope. 2008-04-11

Grammy Nominated Singer Songwriter Elsten Torres Releases His Savvy English-Language Debut "If You Say So"
Two-time Grammy nominated Elsten Torres, already one of the most acclaimed songwriters in Latin pop, is releasing his English-language debut, "If You Say So", in April 2008 on UNO Entertainment. 2008-04-09

Youngest Band Ever to Debut On Major Blues Label, B.B. King Says They Do the Genre Proud
Sibling trio with combined age of 38 to release debut album on NorthernBlues Music. 2008-04-09

Tampa Music Awards And Its Associated Music Conference Names the MusiCares® Foundation as Beneficiary
Tampa's Biggest Music Biz Conference and Award Show names MusiCares® Foundation as the beneficiary of the 2008 ceremony. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales to both days will go directly to the charity. 2008-04-09

Fancorps.com Launches Special Forces
After over a year of successfully providing hundreds of artists and brands with ground breaking street team solutions, Fancorps has now launched a team of their own. Special Forces is another powerful option for those in need of grass roots promotions and viral marketing. 2008-04-08

WE Fest Announces Showcasing Partners for Its 12th Year
The 12th annual Wilmington Exchange Festival, taking place this year from May 22nd to the 26th in Wilmington, NC, will host at least seventeen showcases from media and music friends from around the country. Shows will be at The Soapbox Laundrolounge and The French Quarter each night, with an additional kickoff show at The Whiskey. The Soapbox, the central hub of the event, is located at 255 N. Front St. with performances beginning at 8PM every night. 2008-04-08

Award Winning Documentary, American Drug War: The Last White Hope is Revealed by Panelist on the Real Time With Bill Maher HBO Panel
Esteemed panelist on the popular HBO show, Real Time with Bill Maher refers to the American Drug War film in last episode. 2008-04-08

Michael Welch of 'Twilight' To Be Showcased in Several Upcoming Projects   Michael Welch is currently filming 'Twilight' based on Stephanie Meyers' best-selling novel. The versatile young actor whose star is on the rise will be seen in several projects being unveiled. They include two theatrical releases, 'Remember the Daze' and 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane', the DVD release of 'Day of the Dead', the Showtime premiere of 'An American Crime'. 2008-04-07

The Police Auction Front-Row Tickets & Exclusive VIP Ticket Packages for Summer Tour Dates at CharityFolks.com
Support Unitus and the Fight Against Poverty and See The Police in Concert 2008-04-07

Experimental Rock Group Apeyga, April 11, at The Derby in Hollywood
The acclaimed progressive art rock band, Apeyga, will debut New Music, Friday, April 11, 2008 at the world famous Derby in Hollywood, Ca. 2008-04-03

WOOZYFLY Launches Contest for Bands to Win a $150,000 Recording, Promotion, and Distribution Deal
The music media and social-networking website WOOZYFLY.com will be hosting an unsigned band contest entitled WOOZY IDOL, offering all unsigned bands a chance to win a RECORDING, DISTRIBUTION, and PROMOTION contract valued at up to $150,000. 2008-04-02

Tickets Now On Sale for John Anderson and Confederate Railroad
JD Legends will be presenting John Anderson and the Confederate Railroad in concert. The performance will begin at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 31st. "Folks are so excited and are already stopping by to purchase tickets. This event will be sold out way ahead of time." You are encouraged to purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets can be purchased by going online to http://www.jdlegends.com, by phone, at their location, or at the Dayton Mall Kiosk across from Macy's 2008-04-02