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Kiqstart Music and Think Floyd USA Launch First Annual "Great Gig in the Sea"
Pink Floyd-themed cruise will feature think Floyd USA; set to sail to the Bahamas in May 2009. 2008-06-10

Poetry Band 'Rooms' Redefines the Christian Spiritual
Poetry Band readies new Christian spiritual for stage and film production. 2008-06-10

2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival Announces Nnenna Freelon, Mulgrew Miller and Spencer Day as Special Guests on "Piano Jazz" with Marian McPartland
Produced by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival line-up includes Dianne Reeves, Terence Blanchard, Donal Fox, Christian Scott, Eddie Daniels, Mark O'Connor, Jane Monheit, Joe Locke, Eliane Elias and Edmar Castaneda, August 29-31. 2008-06-10

Media Relations Expert and Public Relations Pro George Mc Quade To Appear on Cal-State Dominquez Hills Live Television Show Tonight
Mc Quade is two-time winner of PRSA's Best Media Placement Award and Recorded 85-million Media Impressions During the WGA Strike and plans to discuss reaching out to commercial, government, nonprofit and entertainment outlets with public relations. 2008-06-10

Bronx Native Hip Hop Artist Konstrictshun Taking Over The On-Line World   Newcomer Konstrictshun's music is creating waves with the on-line community. Google his name and you'll see an artist poised to go mainstream. 2008-06-06

First of Its Kind, Live Music Social Network Launches, Providing a Place for Artists and Fans to Share Their Concert Experiences and Organize Their Concert Content   Officially launched in June 2008, ConcertAttack (www.ConcertAttack.com), a live music social network, is an online destination for artists and fans to easily share their concert experiences through their concert pictures, reviews, videos and tour journals. Even at its young age ConcertAttack is already making its mark with a video interview with Capitol Records Nashville recording artist and the 2008 Academy of Country Music's Top New Vocal Group, Lady Antebellum, as well as a video interview from the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival featuring Lars Ulrich of Metallica. 2008-06-06

MaxMouth Teams Up With Country Superstars Montgomery Gentry and the Legendary Gibson Guitars to Bring You the "Back When I knew It All Video Contest"
MaxMouth (www.maxmouth.com), the Artist Centric 360º Online Entertainment Network that brought you the hit web series On the Road with Bon Jovi and is also one of the fastest growing Socially Fueled Virtual Entertainment and Broadcasting Networks, has teamed up with Country Music Superstars Montgomery Gentry and the legendary Gibson Guitars to bring to viewers the "Back when I knew it all Video Contest" on MaxMouth. 2008-06-05

ArtistData Adds AmieStreet, Buzznet, Last.fm and Six More to Its Expanding Network   ArtistData is a free service that allows artists and managers the ability to post information only once and have it updated across many online destinations simultaneously, including Eventful, Jambase, MySpace, Pollstar, PureVolume, ShowClix, VIRB and recently added Last.fm, Mojam and Musi-cal. ArtistData's synchronization network continues to expand and will soon include AmieStreet, Buzznet, Beta Records, Famecast, indie911 and Hoooka. 2008-06-05

Montana Tucker to Release New Track "Turn It Up" Featuring Rapper Flo Rida
Teen pop star Montana Tucker is set to release her new single "Turn it Up" featuring superstar rapper Flo Rida produced by the Diaz Brothers. 2008-06-05

Indie Musician Mia Kim Launches Web Site as Part of the New Wave of Fan-Funded and Fan-Produced Albums   The Sukey Rose Project gives Indie music fans an insider's view of what it takes to produce a successful album independently and gives them the authority to contribute to Mia Kim's success in producing her next album. 2008-06-04

With the Music Industry Switching to Downloads, Is the World Ready for a $40 Music CD?
New acoustic music label, Blue Coast Records, challenges the current trend and declares value is in the ears of the Discerning Listener. 2008-06-04

Mission House Music-iWitness Records Set to Ship Amy Douglas' "Hero at Home" to Radio   CCM newcomer Amy Douglas gets set to come into the hearts and minds of Americans with her soon to be Hit debut single "Hero at Home." 2008-06-03

First Ever All Seattle/Northwest Hip Hop Tour Already Underway!!
The 206 Degrees and Rising tour showcases the best of Seattle and Northwest Hip Hop talent. With the recent explosion of the Blue Scholars, and the national eye on Seattle music once again, now four of the cities most notable acts hit the road to broaden their the fansbase. 2008-06-03

Australian Jackie Bristow's "Crazy Love" CD on Indie BeanBag1.com/Craving Records out June 17 in North America is Next Success From the Production Team Behind "The Joni Letters"   Jackie Bristow "Crazy Love" Tour begins in Monterey, California, June 22 and continues through Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY, July 13 with more dates to be announced. 2008-06-02

Producer OD Hunte Gets Some American Pie and Requests The Text With General Levy
Producer and Platinum writer OD Hunte who is the production half of the band Ten Days Till with singer/songwriter Lifford is toasting the recent success and placement of Get Them Hands Hi in the smash US movie series American Pie. 2008-06-02

Easy Mo Bee Grammy Winner/Platinum Producer of Platinum Ice Records Controls Film Soundtrack About Hip Hop History
Legendary/Grammy producer Easy Mo Bee to oversee National Radio Single "Bad Chick Whippin" by The Bossfather and development of entire Platinum Ice roster. 2008-06-01

Detroit Churches Visited by Color Purple Associate Conductor
Pianist Victor Simonson uplifts Detroit congregations with selections from hit CD "Victory!" during visits. 2008-05-30

Moneyland, a Multi-artist Collection That Offers a Hard-hitting Look at Today's Economic Injustices, Hits Stores July 8
Featuring The Del McCoury Band, Merle Haggard, Chris Knight, Marty Stuart, Bruce Hornsby, Patty Loveless, Emmylou Harris, and more 2008-05-29

Singer-Songwriter Lauren Monroe Releases CD The Freedom Sessions   Independent Recording Artist Lauren Monroe releases debut CD produced by Rick Allen, legendary drummer with Def Leppard. The Freedom Sessions is a collection of Americana acoustic rock performances that crosses over into the genres of blues, country and pop with sounds and imagery that speak to our current changing times. 2008-05-29

International Saxophonist, Justo Almario Featured in Kung Fu Panda Original Musical Score, Co-Written By Hans Zimmer & John Paul
The legendary Justo Almario was also featured on the recently released documentary Cachao: Uno Mas & talks about his friendship with Israel Lopez "Cachao" an unforgettable story. 2008-05-29

Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Norm N. Nite, "Mr. Music," to Auction Private Memorabilia Collection   Norm N. Nite, legendary radio host and author of "Rock On" to auction personal collection of classic rock memorabilia in The Legends of Radio Auction hosted by Backstage Auctions. 2008-05-28

A New Sexy Sound Hits the Airwaves: Scott Gertner Reveals His Soul with "Only Human"   Scott Gertner releases new sexy single "Only Human" - now available on iTunes and CD Baby. New 12-track album with the same name to be released fall 2008. 2008-05-28

Pop Music Artist Paul Maxwel's Concert Introduces New Album to Full House   Pop music artist Paul Maxwel's recent concert introduced hundreds of followers to his new album, "Love and Pride," during a May 3 gathering at Casino Torrequebrada, Benalmádena. 2008-05-27

Veteran Bassist Sekou Bunch's All-Star First Solo Album, The Next Level, Hits The Streets
After 30 years as an accomplished first-call session and touring player, veteran bassist Sekou Bunch is breaking new ground with his first solo CD, The Next Level, on the Trippin N Rhythm record label. The Next Level features stand out collaborative performances by artists Stanley Clarke, Boney James, George Duke, Angela Winbush, Everette Harp, Karen Briggs, Mads Tolling and Sheila E. among others. Bunch expertly weaves Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Rock, Salsa and Caribbean flavors on the new CD. 2008-05-27

Inked TV Star John Huntington's "One Night Stand" Club Tour Blasts into Summer
John Huntington, the multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and master of club culture has booked a manic international schedule for his "One Night Stand" DJ tour. Huntington is best known as the star and co-creator of cult favorite Inked, the hit A&E reality TV series featuring Hart & Huntington, his tattoo shop with partner motocross athlete Carey Hart. A master at promoting and branding his influence infiltrates the spectrum of club culture, events, fashion, restaurants, and music. Some of his partnership successes include Club Rubber, co-created with Damian Sanders; MMAjacked.com and Huntington International Clothing with former UFC light heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell; and Dr. Feelgoods Rock Bar & Grill with former Mötley Crüe front man Vince Neil. 2008-05-24

Pop Sensation Leah DeVon Donates Music to the Troops   KAZ Records recording artist Leah DeVon has been selected to be a featured artist for Music For Troops. Leah has made available free music downloads from her current album Come Over. "To give the gift of music to our men and women in uniform is an honor." -- Leah DeVon 2008-05-23

Symbolyc One Releases New 12" Single "Mash"
Member of Erykah Badu's funk Group, The Cannabinoids, releases solo album "Music Box" in stores July 22. 2008-05-22

'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