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Tanglewood Jazz Festival 2007 Presented by the Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boston Symphony Orchestra Presents the 2007 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA, featuring the best artists in jazz today. Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 2 in the Berkshires. 2007-07-30

"America's New National Security Risk - P2P Networks" General Wesley K. Clark Tells Congressional Hearing
"P2P Networks, in order to survive, requires that all users share files. If users are unable to share files to be downloaded, then P2P networks would be pointless and cease to exist," said SafeMedia CEO & Chairman Safwat Fahmy in written testimony to U.S. House Of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, on the " Inadvertent Filesharing Over Peer-To-Peer Networks Hearing " 2007-07-30

Passion Beyond Reason - Radio/Digital Single Release by SKD   SKD now currently signed to Safari Sound Recording Corporation will release his debut album “Passion Beyond Reason” in March 2008. 2007-07-27

Jerusalem Rocks!   International music festival to bring Black Eyed Peas, Arrested Development and The Commitments to Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem September 9, 2007. 2007-07-26

Leo Set to Give Fans 'Nightmares' October 9; U.S. Tour with Sick Puppies Starts August 8
Leo set to release debut album, 'Nightmares,' October 9 on DreamMakers Music. Tour with Sick Puppies starts August 8 in Clifton Park, NY. 2007-07-25

Award Winning Art Rock Band - APEYGA - Second Album Release
The new album "Forward" is here for 2007! This highly anticipated release, from the group that brought you genre-bending songs such as 'Futurelife" and "Am I Hip", is already receiving rave reviews. Documented as a main contributor to Jazz-Metal music, Apeyga's albums are a modern collection of original instrumental-electric compositions. 2007-07-25

Jude Johnstone's New Jazz/Blues CD, "Blue Light," on BoJak Records with National Distribution by Redeye Sets August 21 as Release Date
Singer-songwriter Jude Johnstone's new CD "Blue Light" on independent label BoJak Records hits the streets August 21 following her two critically acclaimed CDs "Coming of Age," and "On a Good Day." CD is dedicated to legendary engineer/producer Henry Lewy, who produced Johnstone early in her career. 2007-07-24

SafeMedia Corp. Tells House Hearing "There Is a Smokescreen of Misinformation About How Contaminated P2P Networks Operate"
"I applaud your committee for taking a hard look at how the redistribution and search features of many popular P2P file sharing networks pose serious privacy and security threats to consumers, students, businesses and the Government," said SafeMedia CEO & Chairman Safwat Fahmy. 2007-07-24

Legendary Session Players Join The Friend of Africa Song Project
The Friend of Africa, a World Music influenced Pop-Rock song co-written by award winning Biographer, Kevin Belmonte and Boston-based performing Songwriter Steve Kercher, will feature the participation of legendary bassist Abe Laboriel and popular session drummer John Robinson. The recording session is set for July 30 in Los Angeles. The song is scheduled for a September 2007 release through Kercher's Cartwheel Galaxy label. Song will benefit Africa aid organizations. 2007-07-23

Time Life Presents "Dick Clark's American Bandstand 50th Anniversary Collection"
Time Life Music to issue unprecedented new release celebrating American Bandstand's cultural legacy. 2007-07-20

Classic Rock Band Walrus to Tour Southern Oregon, Washington   The Walrus (http://www.tusktusk.com), one of the Pacific Northwest's premier rock bands, will perform original songs from its CD, "Uncovered," as well as classic rock cover tunes while touring Oregon and Washington in late July. The band will bring rock 'n' roll music to the Myrtle Creek Summer Festival, Mia's & Pia's Pizzeria & Brewhouse in Klamath Falls and the Black Forest in Eugene. An appearance at the Mandolin Café in Tacoma, Wash., to play acoustic rock music will end the band's tour. 2007-07-19

Acclaimed Viral Music Video 'We Will Not Be Silenced' Wins Progressive Source Award
"We Will Not Be Silenced" has been viewed more than 6.0 million times since its launch less than two years ago, making it one of the most highly downloaded viral videos on the internet. That accomplishment was recognized at the 2007 Progressive Source Awards, where it was unanimously awarded Best Awareness-Raising Video by a panel of judges. 2007-07-19

William Morris to Represent Celebrity SuperGroup 'Scrap Metal'
The William Morris Agency announces it has signed celebrity rock supergroup 'Scrap Metal'. WMA will represent the successful all-star band made up of #1 hitmakers including Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger, Eric Martin of Mr. Big, Gunnar Nelson and Matthew Nelson of Nelson, and Mark Slaughter of Slaughter. 2007-07-19

Master P's Teen Pop Sensation Forrest Lipton To Be Featured on Radio Disney's Incubator Program
Master P's 14-year-old teen pop sensation Forrest Lipton has been selected as Radio Disney's Incubator featured artist. Forrest recently starred with teen-rapper Romeo in her DVD movie, Crush On U. Forrest has also appeared on Star Search and is the winner of the Showtime at the Apollo on Tour competition. 2007-07-19

Mandy Moore Announces Co-Headlining Tour with Paula Cole
Mandy Moore To Tour, With Select Solo Performances, in Support of New, Critically Acclaimed Release, Wild Hope. Tickets On Sale Saturday, July 21 2007-07-18

Pop/rock Band Jag Star Wins 'Next Big Hit' Competition -- Now Featured Artist on iTunes Music Store
Pop/rock band Jag Star was just named the winner of the "Next Big Hit" competition. As a result, the band is now occupying the coveted front page feature on iTunes music store, where their winning song "Missed Out" is available for download. "This is priceless!" says lead singer and songwriter Sarah Lewis. "We are thrilled to get this kind of exposure and we've definitely worked our butts off to get here!" The band has racked up many accolades and television placements on their own, and have toured 15 countries including overseas for the U.S. Troops. 2007-07-17

ISPs Now Have A Cost-Effective Solution To Eliminate P2P Piracy and Reduce Bandwidth Consumption
SafeMedia provides the only solution on the market guaranteed by a hold harmless agreement from any lawsuits related to copyright infringement on a network where their products are properly installed," said Pasquale Giordano, President & COO, SafeMedia Corp., Boca Raton, Fl. 2007-07-17

Nine New Artists Signed to Date Through Billboard Underground Showcase Performances
Providing the opportunity for unsigned artists to debut in front of music moguls, tastemakers, and influential press, Billboard Underground leverages new talent for a possible contract with top industry labels. Proving highly successful, Billboard Underground's 40-plus shows to date have landed nine new artists with record deals. The shows are held on a quarterly basis with the next to take place in September 2007. 2007-07-16

Crooner Brian Evans Performs on 'So You Think You Can Dance' on Fox
Crooner Brian Evans' version of the song "It Had To Be You" will be featured on the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance" this Wednesday, July 18th, to millions of viewers. 2007-07-16

The LACS Release Lacademics Album
Side Ya Mouth Records is pleased to announce their new release by recording artist the Lacs, a CD for alternative and southern hip hop fans, titled Lacademics Back 2 School The Album. The Lacs produced it as the second album of the South on Fire Trilogy. The Lacs said, "We wanted the second album to have fun, be modern and have an alternative edge. The songs are refreshing but not redundant." The title of the CD comes from the idea that the Lacs are educating the hip hop world about their style of music. 2007-07-15

Valencia Vas Reaches Top 40 on ACQB Radio Chart in Only Three Weeks With Hopeful Pop Single "When The Sun Comes Up"
Classically trained soprano was tied with Chrisette Michele and ahead of Rascal Flatts, Sir Paul, John Mayer and Fergie for most added the first two weeks out. 2007-07-12

Joe Colledge Releases "Table For One" LP on OMS Records Label
AAA/Pop-Rock Singer-Songwriter Joe Colledge has just announced the release of his long-awaited and highly-acclaimed LP, "Table For One", on producer Anthony Vitale's new independent label, OMS Records. The album is now available on CD Baby, Amazon, and iTunes, as well as most other digital distributors through Big Fish Media, LLC. 2007-07-11

1720 Entertainment Joins Forces With Black Coral, Inc. For The Global Launch Of The Caribbean's Original "Queen of Soca" Alison Hinds' Smash Anthem "Roll It Gal"
Atlanta-based 1720 Entertainment is proud to announce its partnership with Black Coral, Inc. for the global launch of the Caribbean's one and only, original "Queen of Soca" - Alison Hinds' smash hit single, "Roll It Gal." Her debut album entitled, Soca Queen, will be released this fall. 2007-07-11

Iv'Joy Records Release "Of When You Came" by Clark Ingram
Iv'Joy Records announces the release "Of When You Came," a two disc, jazz flavored easy-listening CD by Clark Ingram. The CD is 18 sides produced, arranged and conducted by one of New York's finest producers, David Berger. 2007-07-11

TRIPNOTICA Presents New York's Record Release Party for Garbage's Greatest Hits Album, Absolute Garbage
TRIPNOTICA, in collaboration with UMe Records, presents the New York record release party for Garbage's thrilling greatest hits album, Absolute Garbage (UMe, 7/17/07). The official preview event will include special promotional giveaways and will be held at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn. 2007-07-11

Kathryn Keats to Perform at The Mint in Los Angeles, July 17; San Diego Pride, July 21
Singer Draws Inspiration from Former Abusive Relationship 2007-07-10

Stephen Michael Apatow: Arts Integration - Save Our Selves - Live Earth Triggers a Global Frenzy
The arts are an essential part of American culture as a whole. It is very important that all members of society come into direct contact with the arts -- not only as passive observers, but also as active participants. The Humanitarian Resource Institute Arts Integration into Education initiative is promoting the arts as a vehicle for solution oriented strategic planning and development across the globe. 2007-07-09

JamzTown.com "Underground Sound" The Best Rock and Roll Album of Next Year
New Interactive Concept Album JamzTown.com celebrates progressive storytelling. The fast soulful grooves will wake the dead with killer guitar playing, bass rhythm and upfront drums. Devine lyrics have a sense of urgency, lust and freedom. 2007-07-09

Independent Label MusicandVideo.tv Announces The Global Release of New Music from Kansas' Steve Walsh
Two Songs, previously released on MusicandVideo.tv, now available globally on Apple iTunes featuring Steve Walsh and David Ragsdale of Kansas, Joel Kosche of Collective Soul and Joe Franco. 2007-07-05

Reggae Founder Rediscovered: After 25-Year Silence, Kingman Is Back
Jamaican hitmaker Claudius Linton launches his new band Kingman & Jonah. The first CD-EP, featuing "In The Street" and "Baghdad," debuts on July 30. 2007-07-05