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Austin Celebrates Election Eve with an Unparalleled Concert Inspired by Change   Red State Blues and Transmission Entertainment host a musical event on November 3, 2008 that fuses the temperature of these historic political times with modern music. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, James McMurtry, and Brownout will perform. 10/30/2008

Colin Armstrong Set to Release Debut Full Length Album 'Lost and Anonymous'
After various award nominations and wins, San Diego native, singer/songwriter Colin Armstrong, is slated to officially release his debut full-length album "Lost and Anonymous" on January 13, 2009. 10/30/2008

Jill Criscuolo Nominated For 2008 New Music Weekly's Best New Artist Award   Multi-faceted entertainer JILL CRISCUOLO receives multiple nominations in the 2008 New Music Awards, in categories for Top 40 New Artist and Top 40 song of the year. The Pop singer-songwriter from West Orange, NJ is among the elite that also includes top recording stars Leona Lewis, Katy Perry, Duffy, Estelle, and Kid Rock. The New Music Awards will honor major and independent recording artists, radio stations, program and music directors, record labels and industry professionals. The annual event will take place Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the world famous entertainment venue, Avalon, in Hollywood, California. 10/27/2008

K.O. and Producer OD Hunte Take it Back to the Hip Hop With New EP Release
After successfully placing his previous productions and collaborations in numerous high profile media such as American Pie 6 Beta House, Paula Abdul's Hey Paula and EA Sports NBA Live 07, Producer and platinum writer OD Hunte is gearing up to once again prove that independent unsigned artists can sit among the major label elite and compete based on the quality of music as opposed to marketing spend. His new four track EP 'Back to the Hip Hop' with 18 year old Swiss rapper K.O. is a prequel to the album to be released in 2009. 10/27/2008

Montell Jordan New CD "Let It Rain" In Stores Now
Hit making Singer/Songwriter Montell Jordan is back with his seventh CD entitled "Let It Rain", which is released through Native Records/Fontana Distribution is available in stores now. Returning to the R&B block after spending much needed quality time with his family, Montell heats it up with his sizzling singles "Me & U" and "Not No More". 10/25/2008

"Requiem", Latest Heartfelt Classical Piano Piece by Award-Winning Composer and Pianist Fariborz Lachini, is Available for Grammy Award Consideration   "Requiem", the title track of award-winning composer and pianist Fariborz Lachini's latest album, is available for Grammy Award consideration in the Best Classical Contemporary Composition category. Praised as "stunning" (Kathy Parsons, MainlyPiano.com), "galvanic and vibrant" (Stephanie R. Myers), and "elegiac...seductive" (Lauren Proctor), "Requiem" represents a new pinnacle in the storied career of the acclaimed musician. 10/23/2008

New Pete Yorn Music Video Tackles Commentary on the State of the Nation in an Effort to Mobilize Voters
"American Blues Volume 1" Music Video Deals with Hot Button Political Topics of Stock Market Woes, Real Estate Downturn and Joblessness Among Others - Generates Tremendous Online Buzz to the Tune of Nearly 250K Views and Counting 10/22/2008

Arrica Rose's Hit Song "Uh-Huh" Featured on NBC's Lipstick Jungle is Now Available Remixed by Award-Winning Producer Jeff Savage   Arrica Rose's hit song "Uh-Huh" from her latest record "La La Lost" will be featured on NBC's Lipstick Jungle on Wednesday, October 22nd. In light of this feature, Arrica Rose teamed up with Platinum-selling/Award-winning producer Jeff Savage and released the "Uh-Huh Remix" EP now available worldwide exclusively on iTunes. 10/21/2008

Heroic Band Wins 98.7 FM's Local Music Competition -- "Rock Star 98.7"   Local Favorites Paperback Hero show that hard work and persistence count in winning hotly contested Los Angeles Radio Station Band Competition 10/19/2008

Kindred Gets Ready To Release Their Blueprint 'The Arrival'   In their third release from husband and wife duo, Kindred The Family Soul gets ready to launch 'The Arrival' under Hidden Beach Recordings. The CD title was inspired by the birth of twin girls, in which the album serves as a metaphor for family, love and life. 'The Arrival' is due in stores on October 21st, featuring their new hit single 'House of Love'. 10/15/2008

New CD by the Hot Club of San Francisco Due from Azica Records November 25   "Bohemian Maestro: Django Reinhardt and the Impressionists," with special guests Jeffrey Kahane and the Aeros Quintet, offers a seamless presentation of both Reinhardt's chamber jazz and his blazing, more characteristic gypsy swing. 10/15/2008

A&M Entertainment Launches Artist Management and Development Services   International Entertainment Agency adds artist career management to its wide range of services. 10/14/2008

Healer and Didjeridoo Master Paradiso Releases Exotic Chill Music with MIDDLE PATH album.
Electronic/New Age/World crossover album features Paradiso on a full range of didjeridoos, complemented with exotic instruments such as drums, bells, Tibetan bowls, vocals, keyboards, percussion and electronic instruments. 10/13/2008

Reverend Zen's Jack Evans Takes Home ASCAP Plus Award for Second Consecutive Year
Jack Evans of Reverend Zen receives 2008 ASCAP Plus Award. 10/11/2008

Vince Hatfield Landed 2 Award Nominations
Vince Hatfield Nominated for 2 awards for the New Music Awards. Song of the year in country "Stuck On You" and break out artist. 10/10/2008

Indie Artist Achieving Virtual Fame and Success Online
A Popular Rising Indie Artist from Honolulu, HI. Introducing singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Ryan Pugal, who has independently managed a music career online with a fan base worldwide, and digital download sales of over 10,000 in just 2 years of being in the virtual business. A independent artist who has attracted worldwide attention and independently achieving music success, without a backing of a major label. 10/10/2008

Australian Sensation The Panics Net 4 Nominations in the 2008 ARIA Awards and Gain Momentum in the U.S.
Stunning U.S. debut "Cruel Guards" in stores now 10/10/2008

Grammy-Award Winning Artist and Producer Tony Rich Debuts on Top 40 Billboard Charts With Exist   The multi-talented Hidden Beach Recordings' singer & songwriter, Tony Rich makes a splash with the release of his fifth album, EXIST, entering the Top 40 (#31) on "The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart. 10/08/2008

Luis Jimenez Brings His "Freak Show" to Caroline' on Broadway
Popular Radio host brings his show on the road. 10/04/2008

Digital Music Forum West in Los Angeles Features Top Digerati
What's Buzzing Online Tomorrow Determined by Thought Leaders at DMFW Senior Executives from MySpace, Pandora, EMI Music, Warner Music and (RED) to Keynote at Top Industry Event 10/02/2008

Dr. Alice Johnson Enters the Gospel Market with a National Conference DVD Release
Christian motivational speaker Dr. Alice Johnson launch's her conference DVD, Been There, Done That Now Move On. The DVD is designed to help women find the happiness and success that they seek through God. 10/02/2008

Laura Nyro's "Season Of Lights" And "Nested" Released On CD By Iconoclassic Records
U.S. CD debuts for Laura Nyro's "Season Of Lights…Laura Nyro In Concert" (1977) and "Nested" (1978). "Season Of Lights" features 6 bonus tracks; "Nested" is a 30th anniversary edition. Expanded and remastered CDs launch new reissue imprint Iconoclassic Records. 10/02/2008

Save Austin Music Launches Public Service Announcement Campaign with Movie-Style Premiere Gala Fundraiser
Save Austin Music is a new grassroots organization started in Austin, Texas by musician Troy Dillinger. The Music Industry is in trouble, and the working musicians who bring us live entertainment in the "Live Music Capital of the World" are suffering. 10/02/2008

CMI: Prodigies of Influence: Michael Cammarata   The "New Kid on the Block" is breaking out of the Orlando, Florida entertainment scene. Michael Cammarata, the President and Founder of (CMI) Cammarata Management, is a successful entrepreneur who is increasing the opportunities of young, talented musicians and actors. 10/01/2008

H.R. of Bad Brains Sets Album Release Party Date for Upcoming Album "Hey Wella"
Bad Brains' H.R. celebrates his new solo album "Hey Wella" with an album release party at New York's BLVD New York City Club and Lounge on October 21, 2008. 10/01/2008

MusiK1.net Officially Launches Record Campaign Solutions in Support of Music Independence   Kingdom One Entertainment Group, LLC and its music division housed at MusiK1.net has launched new service departments for the indie artist and label community. Within these service departments include new partnerships with IODA, Jamendo and PR Web, while forming label and publishing arms to provide label support and co-publishing programs for distributed artists and sub-labels. 09/30/2008

Kip Winger To Join The 'Rock and Roll Rat Pack' - Celebrity Rock Group 'Scrap Metal' Announces Special Guest for Fall Concert Event
Celebrity Rock Super Group Scrap Metal featuring all lead singers from MTV's most popular rock bands of the 80s and 90s announces Kip Winger of Winger ("Seventeen"/"Headed for a Heartbreak") will join them onstage to perform an acoustic set as their Special Guest Star at the upcoming Scrap Metal fall rock concert event at the Mohegan Sun Wolf Den in Uncasville, Connecticut on Saturday, October 4, 2008. 09/30/2008

MAZEfilms, Inc. Produces Horror Movie "CORNERED!" Starring Steve Guttenberg and James Duval
"First and foremost, viewers must be able to enjoy a movie, regardless of gore or dark undertones," explained Managing Director Daniel Maze, MAZEfilms, Inc. on the making of "CORNERED!" 09/29/2008

For Summer Music Heat During the Chicago Winter: Combine Old and New Schools, Rub Together Vigorously
Independent Producers Defy Genres and Strike a Chord for Charity with the Inaugural Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival. 09/26/2008

Phoenix Based Band Broken Poets Signs Licensing and Distribution Deal with Magnatune Records
Phoenix based band Broken Poets signs licensing and distribution deal with Magnatune Records. Magnatune Records was founded by John Buckman in April, 2005. Time Magazine named Magnatune one of the TOP 20 Music Sites To Watch in 2006. 09/25/2008