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Walrus Rides Tide of Rock and Roll Resurgence with CD of 11 New Rock Classics   A Pacific Northwest classic rock band with a new CD release of classic rock songs predicts 2007 will be "The Year of the Walrus." The new CD, to be available at a CD release party Nov. 18, defies classification in a single genre, with each of the 11 new songs so different that the debut album sounds like a "Walrus Greatest Hits" collection. The CD conveys an ageless popularity with electric, acoustic and pedal-steel guitar licks and awesome harmonies. And it is that ageless popularity of rock music that is fueling a renaissance of rock music venues and rock concerts. 2006-11-15

Oxford's Hip-Hop Stock Goes Pop   Are you down with Zuby? You might be soon, because this 20 year old rapper, entrepreneur and Oxford University student is starting to make serious waves on campus and beyond with his debut EP 'Commercial Underground'. A typical student doesn't spend their summer vacation performing live in the U.K and Saudi Arabia, whilst also managing to sell over 1,000 CD's out of their backpack. But then again, Zuby isn't your typical student… 2006-11-15

300 lb. French Super-Model Inspires "BBW STRUT" $1,000.00 Contest By Wild Bill In Las Vegas
Las Vegas Entertainer Wild Bill Cooksey offers a $1,000.00 Reward to the Creator of the best BBW Strut dance for his upcoming release, "Big Beautiful Women Know How To Strut Their Stuff". Finalists will be selected on SuperBowl Sunday from original videos uploaded to websites like YouTube.com followed by a party the next weekend for the grand prize winner in "where else?" Vegas, Baby! 2006-11-15

GAC Enlists Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson and Other Top Country Music Stars in World's Largest Collaborative Songwriting Effort   Storme Warren, host of Great American Country's "Country Music Across America," enlisted the talents of more than 60 top country music artists- including Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson and others - to help write the lyrics for country music's next masterpiece in the world's largest collaborative songwriting effort. Warren, along with country music songwriter Monty Powell, assembled the lyrics contributed by top country music stars at last week's CMA Awards. The resulting song will be premiered exclusively on GAC this Thursday evening at 9:00 p.m./ET on "Country Music Across America." 2006-11-15

Musician Gives Guided Tour of Planet, Flute by Flute
"Flutes of the World: A Celebration of Humanity" is a new program offered to colleges and universities in 2007. Werner John, performer on ethnic flutes, illustrates the story of human migration outward from Africa and around the world with performance on these flutes and more: Fulani, Ney, Bansuri, Dizi, Shakuhachi, Pan flute, Gemshorn, Recorder, Celtic flute, Native American flutes, Ocarinas. The program blends music, multiculturalism and diversity issues, and human geography. 2006-11-15

Two Audacious Women Brand the Streets of South Florida
Audacity Recording launches a new marketing campaign. 2006-11-15

Kidd Scurry: The Hottest Rising Comic in Las Vegas
Kidd Scurry (in a hurry to make you laugh up a flurry) is performing in the Mike P Comedy Show at Fitgeralds Hotel and Casino Wednesday Nov. 22 at 9 p.m. 2006-11-15

Singing Drummer Bangs It Hard for ASTRAL KITCHEN
The release of ASTRAL KITCHEN's new CD Diabolic Design is banging hard on the door that separates world fact, and political fiction. 2006-11-15

Classic Rock Music Band Walrus Debuts 'Uncovered,' Album of New Songs, at CD Release Party Nov. 18   Eleven new rock music classics will be "Uncovered" at a Bellingham, Wash., CD release party on Saturday. The new songs by the Walrus, Bellingham's premiere classic rock band, will be released after some two years in the making. 2006-11-14

The Ensemble Theatre Presents Holiday Musical 'Christmas Is Comin' Uptown'
November 24-December 31, 2006. 2006-11-14

Future Prophecies Go Berzerk with Release of 'Black Mamba'   Norwegian Drum & Bass producers Future Prophecies inject some venom into the dancefloor with the first release, 'Black Mamba'/ 'Humanoid Invasion,' on their new record label Berzerk. 2006-11-14

Sensual Ambient Music from Anyma in Canadian Boxing Movie
The sensual ambient music from the band Anyma is featured on the soundtrack of the new Canadian movie Speedbag from Cufflink Productions. 2006-11-14

Project Tru Releases Long-Awaited Funk/Rock/Rap Album 'In Case They Still Believe'
This 12-piece funk/rock/rap band (including a 5-piece horn section and rapper Kelly B) releases their second album, "In Case They Still Believe," blending musical influences Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire into a rock-meets-horns instrumentation including funky basslines and Latin percussion. 2006-11-14

$500 Arcade Machines for Your Home - Available at Retailers Now   The Ultimate in Family Entertainment - $500 Arcade Machines for Your Home - Are Available at Retailers NOW! Big Electronic Games Ltd., a worldwide manufacturer of innovative video game products, announced today that the company has shipped two new styles of their popular BigGames Home Video Arcade Machines - Konami Classics and Golden Tee Clubhouse Edition(TM). 2006-11-13

Plan A Media Launches in New York
Veterans Ron Shapiro and Patti Conte integrate decades of music and marketing success with a transformed media and music environment. Publicity and media operation adds new unit in Shapiro Management and consulting company's third year. 2006-11-13

Roger Corman to Deliver Opening Keynote at Global Entertainment and Media Summit in New York City on December 9th
The music, film, media, new media and multimedia worlds unite at leading event dedicated to transformation and reinvention of the entertainment and media worlds. 2006-11-13

Beats So Bangin' They'll Blow Up Any Party
Everybody's buzzing about up-and-coming rap duo A.J. & B-Eazy and their addictive sound. Not bad for two white boys from the 'burbs. 2006-11-13

New American Entrepreneurs - Back on the Economic Radar
Follow your dreams by starting a new career in the digital music industry. 2006-11-13

Userplane Launches Userplane Presence, Private-Label Instant Message & Alert Platform For Web And Desktop
Enhancement to Userplane's Communication Toolset debuts at Web 2.0 conference, enables JLove.com to keep members plugged in 24/7 via real-time desktop alerts. 2006-11-10

"What is INDIE?" Takes on Fox, ABC and the WB at the Independent Music Awards
DIY Production Gets 2 songs nominated for "Best Song Used in Film/TV" alongside nominees from productions by Fox Searchlight, ABC and the WB! Judges for this year's awards include Peter Gabriel, Ozzy Osbourne, Cyndi Lauper and Suzanne Vega. 2006-11-10

Indie Rap from 15Five's DaARMY in Power Rotation on KBBT San Antonio is first-time event
Group captures Power Rotation airplay without being signed to a Label 2006-11-10

Stan Harrington and Katy J. Making Sweet Music Again in The Craving Heart
Following the success and accolades attributed to his first feature, Bred In The Bone, Stan Harrington has again teamed with singer/songwriter, Katy J. for an encore. The Craving Heart, a feature shot for a mere $8,000, is now turning heads based on the strength of its content, an element, Stan says, is sadly overlooked in favor of the technical these days. 2006-11-09

Rod Stewart Live 2007 North American Tour   Marking His Triumphant Return To Rock & Roll With 56-City North American Tour Kicking-Off Friday, January 12, 2007 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Tour Follows In The Footsteps of Stewart's #1 Selling Album Still The Same…Great Rock Classics Of Our Time 2006-11-08

The 2007 Edition of The Indie Bible is Now Available Online and in Stores
The Indie Bible is the only directory in the world created specifically to help Independent Recording Artists gain more exposure for their music. The new edition lists 4200 publications that will review your music and 3400 radio stations that will play your songs. Over 9000 contacts in all. All genres of music are covered. 2006-11-08

Country Music Stars LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood on Original Webseries "Still Rollin'" at GACTV.com
Exclusive video of country music stars at GACTV.com including LeAnn Rimes' top wish for a duet partner and Carrie Underwood's must-haves on the road. 2006-11-08

KOCH International Classics to Release 'Intuition,' a New CD by the Brubeck Brothers Quartet
2006-11-08

Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling is Now Making Kids Laugh ... Former Howard Stern Head Writer Releases 2 New CDs -- JokeMaster Jr. and GrossMaster Jr. -- for Kids Ages 12-16; for the First Time, Jackie's Available on iTunes, Including his Vast Back Catalog of Oglio Comedy CDs
Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling is now making kids laugh. Former Howard Stern head writer shows his jokes are funny for kids of all ages. With two new CD's for kids JokeMaster Jr. and GrossMaster Jr. for kids ages 12-16. And for the first time, all of Jackie's jokes will be available on iTunes, including his vast back catalog of Oglio CDs. 2006-11-08

Dancing Dirty to The Nutcracker Suite?   The New Christmas Electronica Dance CD from 'Brete' Released: "The Nutcracker Suite Electronique." Discover what the world will be dancing to this Christmas! 2006-11-07

Radio Reset Wins First Place in the Regional Finals of The Global Battle of The Bands   Indie rockers, Radio Reset are now set to compete in the National finals of the Global Battle of the Bands at the esteemed Key Club in Los Angeles, CA on November 11, 2006. 2006-11-07

Dimebag Darrell Abbott To Be Inducted Into Hard Rock Cafe Dallas' Walk of Fame
"Dimebag" Darrell (Darrell Lance Abbott) will be posthumously honored with the unveiling of his very own star on Hard Rock Cafe Dallas' Walk of Fame at 6:00pm on Thursday, November 9, 2006. Accepting the honor on behalf and in memory of Dimebag will be his brother, Vinnie Paul, and lifelong partner, Rita Haney. Immediately following the unveiling, Vinnie and Rita will present Hard Rock Acquisitions Manager Don Bernstine with the Dean guitar Dimebag used on Pantera's "101 Proof" Tour. 2006-11-07