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Anthill Trading and the Zappa Family Trust
Anthill Trading has made a deal with the Zappa Family trust to oversee all merchandising efforts in relation to Frank Zappa, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention and Zappa Plays Zappa. 2007-04-04
2007 Diamond Head Crater Celebration
Diamond Head Crater Celebration on May 19, 2007, Honolulu, HI,
tickets on sale now. 2007-04-04
 |  AirSpun Announces First Official AirGods Winners: Top Indie Artists Receive Free Radio Showcase Spots and Premier Homepage Placement at airspun.com
Airspun, Inc. (www.airspun.com) announces the first winners of its AirGods new music polls. Top artists in the AirGods polls receive free commercial radio airtime to promote their music on AirSpun affiliated radio stations. AirSpun specializes in offering independent artists and labels high-profile marketing and promotional services, such as legal 60-second radio showcases and online viral marketing tools. 2007-04-03 |
Marc Broussard to Release New CD S.O.S.: Save Our Soul on June 26th
Louisiana's own Marc Broussard will unveil his dynamic new record S.O.S.: Save Our Soul on Vanguard Records, June 26th,
New Recording Marks Vanguard Records Debut 2007-04-03
Wisin & Yandel Establish Internet Record In Perú
"El Dúo de la Historia", Wisin & Yandel established a record by attracting over half a million fans to access the "PepsiMundo" website and for registering more than 100,000 to witness a concert through the internet. 2007-04-03
FameCast Kicks-off Season Two of its Nationwide Online Competition
Season Two includes six new stages and a three city roadshow to aide artists in competing on FameCast. Season Two adds six new stages for a total of 12, including Metal, Spoken Word, Singer/Song Writer, Dance, Animation and Short Film. With a total of 12 stages that now means a total of 12 FameCast Fēnoms and 12 grand prizes, each worth $10,000. 2007-04-03
Program Announced for What Teens Want 2007
Conference examines the latest marketing trends to reach teen influencers. 2007-04-02
Chatter Warns of Impending Kryme Wave to Hit East Coast 4/18/07
The Kryme Wave is set to hit targets throughout New York and east coast 4/18/07. Chatter has been rampant for several months but has reached a frenzy in the last month. While the terror alert level may not be elevated for ordinary citizens, the threat level has reached red at all industry headquarters, radio stations and media outlets as they scramble to figure out how to prevent real hip-hop from resurfacing. Many insiders believe "The Kryme Wave" has the potential to sweep the world with an up-swelling from the bricks to the hills, as people everywhere have been waiting for reality rap to rise once again. 2007-04-02
The Rock'N'Roll Dentist
A fresh new sound with inspiring lyrics. 2007-03-30
Guitars from the Collection of the late Country Music Hall of Famer Merle Travis to be Featured at Christie's Musical Instruments Auction
Christie's is honored to announce that guitars from the collection of the late Merle Travis will be auctioned in the Fine Musical Instruments sale on April 2 in New York. Influential to many musicians, Travis was recognized for his unique finger-picking guitar style, called "Travis Picking." Because of his prolific writing and performing he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as well as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. 2007-03-30
 | Emerging Reggae-World Music Artist Selasee Hits #80 on Internet Radio Mainstream Charts
Running Dream Records recording artist Selasee reaches #80 on the published RadioWave Monitor Top 100 Mainstream Internet radio charts with the help of a successful Online Marketing Campaign executed by MusiK1. Campaign elements also include online street team and video promotions to synch up with P2P digital distribution and press release services through Billboard Publicity Wire. 2007-03-29 |
 | 10,000 Lakes Festival Confirms The Tragically Hip, Zappa Plays Zappa
The Tragically Hip & Zappa Plays Zappa among recent additions for annual Minnesota Music & Camping Festival held July 18 - 21. 2007-03-29 |
Top Film Composers From Hollywood's Elite Candidly Speak Their Minds in "Inside Film Music"
Inside Film Music: Composers Speak is a new book that catalogues a unique collection of insightful, candid interviews with three dozen premier film composers -- including Oscar winners and nominees - and who represent some of Hollywood's hierarchy through the last 60 years. 2007-03-29
Codeblack Releases “Jamie Foxx Presents America’s Funniest Comics Vol. 1” - First of Four Part Comedy Series Hits Shelves March 30th - DVD Presented by Jamie Foxx and Hosted by Cedric The Entertainer
First Black film studio brings two talented comedians together to host a comedy extravaganza for the urban entertainment consumer. 2007-03-29
Songwriting Great Bobby Braddock Pens Memoir About Youth in Old Florida
Kicks Off 11-City Book Tour in Nashville on Tuesday, April 3 2007-03-28
 | Released Today, Macy Gray's New Album, BIG, Features "Glad You're Here" - A Soulful Collaboration with Long-time Writing Partner Joe Solo
Songwriter and Producer Joe Solo has once again collaborated with Macy Gray on a song for her new album Big, released by Geffen Records today. The song they co-wrote -- "Glad You're Here" -- is a groovy mid-tempo track that is destined to be a classic. Produced by Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and featuring Fergie on background vocals, Gray's soulful voice delivers a powerful message that taps into the universal need for human reconnection. 2007-03-27 |
Universal Motown Records Group Launches Mobile Marketing Initiative with Mozes, Inc.
Billboard Mobile Entertainment Live! 2007 in Orlando, FL 2007-03-26
Vocal Powerhouse Emily Jackson To Premiere Hot New Video and Single 'Yeah' At Atlanta High School
Monday, March 26, 2007; 7pm - 8pm; Riverwood High School (5900 Heards Dr. NW Atlanta, GA 404-847-1980) 2007-03-26
Husband and Wife Front Band and Release CD with a Baby on the Way, Will Their Marriage Survive?
"Every element on this album comes together perfectly. A strong country sound with influences of blues, bluegrass, Midwest rock and rich vocals makes it very unique. Fans of any music genre deserve the opportunity to discover Majors Junction."
-DJ Mark D. US99.5 America's Country Station 2007-03-26
Lionel Loueke Solo Debut Album Virgin Forest Garners International Accolades, Released March 13, 2007 in USA with Distribution by HBD/Koch
Lionel Loueke's debut solo album, Virgin Forest (OS 104), has just hit stores on March 13, 2007 in the USA with distribution by HBD/Koch. The album has already has been released in Europe in October 2006. Virgin Forest features legendary pianist Herbie Hancock, percussionist Cyro Baptista, Gregoire Maret and others. The recording includes a number of preludes with West African percussion ensembles led by the Raimi and Tessi Brothers. Mr. Loueke traveled to his homeland of Cotonou, Benin, West Africa to preserve these native rhythms he describes as "disappearing." 2007-03-26
Mountain Mirrors Introduces "Karmic Downloads"
Heavy acoustic band from the woods of Massachusetts releases both of their critically acclaimed CDs as FREE non-DRM MP3 CDs on their website and offer a shareware/donationware model for MP3 distribution. 2007-03-25
In Support of Their New CD Release, Misplaced, JMG's Moshav Continues Their U.S. Tour on March 24th in Los Angeles as the Band's NYC, Baltimore, Philly, VA, Jersey and Boston Dates Draw Supportive Fans
JMG's Moshav Continues Their U.S. Tour on March 24th in Los Angeles
As The Band's NYC, Baltimore, Philly, VA, Jersey and Boston Gigs Draw Supportive Fans 2007-03-23
iO Global Sponsors the Fourth in its Mobile Experience Leadership Roundtable Series at Billboard's Mobile Entertainment Live
Event to Take Place on March 26, 2007 in Orlando, FL 2007-03-22
 | Power Pop Songstress Avril Lavigne Featured Artist of the Month on the Music Choice Multi-Platform Network
Music Choice to feature Avril Lavigne hosting a hot video list & a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her “Girlfriend” video. 2007-03-22 |
J Xavier, Hip-Hop's Young Prince of the South, to be Featured On the Music Choice Network
Music Choice, the leading multi-platform music network, announced today that J Xavier, the gifted 14-year old hip-hop artist known as the 'Young Prince of the South', will be featured on Music Choice Originals through April 15th on the network's free video-on-demand (VOD) music service and online through Music Choice's free broadband music service. J Xavier will be the star of three Music Choice Originals. 2007-03-21
 | Music Industry Uncovers New Music and Fierce Competition in a National Singing Contest
Riffstar.com announced a free and open online singing competition helping discover the next big musical sensation for the music industry, putting the future of tomorrow's stars in the hands of the fans. 2007-03-21 |
FameCast Unveils Season One Top 10 Finalists
Online Artist Discovery and Entertainment Community Attracted Artists from across America to Compete for a Chance at Stardom 2007-03-21
 | New Hip Hop Label Debuts with Release from Binky Mack 'Held Hostage' EP on 3-27-07
The debut release of new hip hop record label Thug Life Army Records (TLA Records) is ready for release with the 'Held Hostage' EP from west coast hip hop luminary Binky Mack on March 27th for free download. 2007-03-19 |
Lynyrd Skynyrd Star to Rock with 'Scrap Metal' All-Star Rock Band: More Special Guests Added to Tin Pan South Festival Show
Celebrity Rock Group Scrap Metal announces more special guests including Lynyrd Skynyrd star Artemus Pyle ("Sweet Home Alabama"); Matt Scannel of Vertical Horizon ("She's Everything You Want"); Jim Peterick of Survivor ("Eye of the Tiger") and CJ Snare of Firehouse ("Love of a Lifetime") scheduled to perform with them during appearance at 2007 Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival concert in Nashville on March 28. 2007-03-19
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