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'A Band with a Plan' Takes Fansourcing to New Levels
NYC group Telling on Trixie devises a tailor-made crowd-sourcing plan heavy on audience participation at www.abandwithaplan.com. 2008-05-21
 | Rev. Bubba D Liverance & the Cornhole Prophets -- Saviours of Rock n Soul
Hailing from Auburn, Alabama and whipping up a storm anywhere they take to a stage, Rev. Bubba D. Liverance & the Cornhole Prophets are here to preach the good word of real music. 2008-05-20 |
 | Michael Paige Sets Stage For Guantanamo Bay Cuba
Astrum Records recording artist Michael Paige has been invited by the US Naval Station of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to perform at its Memorial Day Beach and Music Festival. Michael is providing the troops and their families with a free music download offer to the "Dance" remix. Video footage taken from the event will be brought into Michael's documentary, The Indie Decision. 2008-05-20 |
Carla Lynne Hall of RockStarLifeLessons.com Presents a Four Week Music Marketing Course for Musicians, Managers and Labels in NYC in June 2008
Carla Lynne Hall of RockStarLifeLessons.com is offering a four-week "Music Marketing Machine" workshop in New York City. Participants will get over twelve hours of personal music marketing training from veteran musician and music marketing coach Carla Lynne Hall. This "incubator" styled workshop is designed specifically to create individualized music marketing plans for musicians of all levels, managers and indie labels. It will take place on Wednesdays: June 11, 18, 25, and July 2, 2008 in New York City. There are 10 seats remaining. 2008-05-19
Violinist Omar Lopez to Open for Grammy-nominated Guitarist Craig Chaquico at San Antonio's Empire Theatre
Internationally-renowned crossover violinist Omar Lopez will open for Grammy-nominated guitarist and multi-platinum selling recording artist Craig Chaquico at San Antonio's Charline McCombs Empire Theatre on Friday, June 20th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. 2008-05-19
 | Mississippi Celebrates Its Grammy(R) Legacy with Star-Studded Gala Hosted by Governor Barbour
Mississippi's contribution to music of all genres will be celebrated at a gala event in Jackson on May 29th. Stars set to perform include The Williams Brothers, James Burton, Mavis Staples, Paul Overstreet, Eddie Cotton and Sweden's Hannah Holgersson, Anorah and Beatrice. 2008-05-17 |
SAG Celebrates 75th Anniversary with WiFi Film Conference
The South Region of the Screen Actors Guild celebrates 75 years of pioneering for artists' rights during the WiFi Film Conference. 2008-05-16
Ricky Nelson Remembered Tour Coming to the Boardwalk -- Matthew and Gunnar Nelson To Headline at Atlantic City Hilton
The Nelson Brothers announce The Ricky Nelson Remembered Tour starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band will be coming to the famed Boardwalk for six shows June 1-5, 2008 to the Atlantic City Hilton. 2008-05-16
Sup Pop's Jonathan Poneman to be Featured at Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference
The Bandwidth Conference gathers professionals in the music, technology and media worlds to explore the evolving musical experience. Bandwidth 2008 takes place August 14 and 15 in San Francisco. 2008-05-15
Leading Provider of Street Team and Promotions Solutions Adopts Widgets to Drive Growth on Social Networks
Fancorps integrates Gydget into its cutting-edge street team platform used by leading labels. 2008-05-14
Crosby Loggins Takes It All on MTV's Rock the Cradle
Singer/Songwriter Crosby Loggins takes victory on new MTV reality series sealing new Jive Records deal 2008-05-14
LA Games Conference Brings Together 300+ Top Media, Entertainment & Games Executives in Hollywood, May 21-22
Top Executives from EA, Disney, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony, G4, Spike TV, MTV, Nokia,
Endemol, Qualcomm, Paramount, Vivendi Games, NBC Universal, I-play, DirecTV, Turbine,
Playboy, RealNetworks, GSN, Playfirst and Glu Mobile to Converge for Annual "Insiders" Event 2008-05-13
 | Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jude Johnstone's song "Hold On" is on Emmylou Harris' new album "All I Intended To Be"
Jude Johnstone's song "Hold On," from her CD "On a Good Day," released in 2005 on BoJak Records, is on Emmylou Harris' new album "All I Intended To Be," a Nonesuch Records release. Having this cover by Emmylou Harris was a special one for Johnstone: "Emmylou Harris has always been a great inspiration to me both professionally and personally, and for her to include one of my songs on such a heartfelt collection is a thrill I won't get over any time soon."...Jude Johnstone 2008-05-12 |
Local Musician Victor Simonson Stops by Churches While on National Tour
Color Purple Associate Conductor misses home and returns to visit DC area churches while performing at the Hippodrome. 2008-05-11
Sunset Urban Records will host the Sunset Urban Live Music Showcase on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at The White Gate (1222 Putnum Avenue) in Brooklyn, New York
The next Sunset Urban Live Music Showcase has been announced this week to be held on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at The White Gate (1222 Putnum Avenue) in Brooklyn. The doors open at 7:00pm; admission is $5 to the public. The show is part of the ongoing Sunset Urban Showcase series featuring the up-and-coming Sunset Urban artists and songwriters in rap, hip hop, R&B and neo-soul. 2008-05-10
Wolfgang's Vault Brings Classic Live Rock & Roll to the UK
The online home for live music adds new content to the world's largest collection of live music recordings 2008-05-09
Pacifica Radio in Los Angeles Presents The Very Special KPFK screening of the new documentary film about the War On Drugs this Friday evening on May 9th.
The public is invited to a free advance screening of the major new documentary, American Drug War: The Last White Hope, on Friday May 9, at 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Glendale in Los Angeles. 2008-05-09
With Their Music Heard Worldwide on Nintento's Wildly Popular Wii TV Ad Campaign and the Release of a New CD, The Yoshida Bros. Continue to Capture New Fans All Around the Globe As They Embark on a US Tour and Host an Amoeba Music Instore Performance in Los Angeles on May 10th
With Their Music Heard Worldwide on Nintento's Wildly Popular Wii TV Ad Campaign and the Release of a New CD, The Yoshida Bros. Continue to Capture New Fans All Around the Globe As They Embark on a US Tour and Host an Amoeba Music Instore Performance in Los Angeles on May 10th. 2008-05-08
 | DC City Blog Announces the Top Outdoor Nightlife Destinations in Washington, DC
DC City Blog, the insiders guide to DC, announces its picks for the bars and clubs with the best outdoor scenes in preparation for Spring and Summer '08. 2008-05-05 |
 | Indie Hip Hop Label Re-Issues Unique Tupac Tribute Project
With all the talk about hip hop being dead, indie hip hop labell Thug Life Army Records sets forth a project that proves hip hop is alive and well: outside the boundary of corporate 'boardroom' hip hop. Artist from all across the country including California, New York, Georgia, Texas, St. Louis as well as Canada have contributed to this project set in the mindset of Tupac Shakur (2Pac). 2008-05-05 |
Indiewoood Goes on a Run
MY RUN is the incredible true story of a middle-aged businessman who slogged through 75 marathons in 75 days to highlight the needs of single parent families. 2008-05-03
 | "Indie Buzz Bootcamp" Music Conference Features Top-Notch Speakers & Unusual Format, June 20-22, in St. Louis, MO
Bob Baker presents an inspiring, one-of-a-kind weekend music career development workshop. Speakers include Derek Sivers, Ariel Hyatt, Tom Jackson, Nancy Moran, John Taglieri, and more. 2008-05-02 |
Capt. Crunk's Hardcore Hip Hop CD, 'It's A Hell Of A Drug', Hits Stores on May 27th
Brand new Capt. Crunk CD in stores May 27th worldwide online at Amazon.com and in stores at Target. 2008-05-01
Blackbird's 'Songs For The Broken Hearted' Debut CD with Sunset Records will be in stores worldwide on May 27th
Blackbird's, 'Songs For The Broken Hearted' CD will be in stores all over the world beginning May 27th. CD to be sold online at Amazon.com, in stores exclusively at Target and at all stores where music downloads are sold. 2008-04-30
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
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