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Dallas Blues Festival Invokes the Spirit of Blind Lemon Jefferson
The Blind Lemon Blues Festival will take place September 15, 2007 in Dallas, Texas at Poor David's Pub from 7 pm - 1:30 am. Doors open at 6:15 pm, and performing artists include Bob Brozman, Aaron Burton & Cheryl Arena, Texas Slim & JMAC and K.M. Williams. Tickets are on sale now at BlindLemonBluesFest.com 2007-08-29

If You Have a Contaminated P2P Network Program on Your Computer You Have Violated US Copyright Laws - Landmark Case in Arizona
"This landmark case means that anyone who has contaminated P2P network programs on his computer is committing copyright infringement, since the only reason to have them installed is to make copyrighted files available to all other P2P users," said Pasquale Giordano, President/COO, SafeMedia Corporation 2007-08-29

Chris Brown, Double-Platinum Recording Superstar, September's Featured Artist of the Month on Music Choice
Music Choice, the leading multi-platform music network, announces that double-platinum recording artist, Chris Brown, will be the Music Choice 'Artist of the Month' in September. Music Choice, the most popular On Demand music network in the nation with over a billion views, will feature the music superstar in four Music Choice Originals including an up-close and personal interview in Chris Brown: Exclusive Look, an exposing fan Q&A session in Chris Brown Naked, along with Chris Brown's Do's & Don'ts of Sneakers, and Chris Brown's Homeroom Hits Video Playlist. 2007-08-28

Big Fuss Records Signs Original Rock and Roll Options Guy, Mr. Tom Landry
Big Fuss Records signs original rock and roll options guy, Mr. Tom Landry for production on Miss Kristin's forthcoming collection, "The Runner", due to be released early 2008. 2007-08-28

A.M.R. Entertainment Music Group Releases 'State of Emergency' by DJ ETRAIN and Mel Gates
In June 2006, DJ ETRAIN & Mel Gates joined forces to make a statement in the industry. DJ ETRAIN was chosen to be one of A.M.R.'s A&R/DJ. After creating a buzz they decided to release "The State of Emergency" mixtape. This mixtape includes 24 original tracks with the production by Kane on the track (in house producer). 2007-08-27

Rock 'N Roll Legend Carl Perkins' Much Anticipated Story To Come To The Big Screen
Fastlane Entertainment will produce a motion picture based on the life story of Rock 'n Roll's Carl Perkins. The legendary singer and songwriter of Blue Suede Shoes, Matchbox, Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby and Honey Don't, is considered one of the founding fathers of Rock 'n Roll along with his fellow Sun Records musicians Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. Paul McCartney is on board to support project. 2007-08-27

Bands Reach 10,000 Students with Freshers Promotions
Freshers Promotions, a new UK based music promotions company is providing an ingenious promotional service for independent labels and artists to reach masses of new potential fans and music lovers. 2007-08-25

Lawmaker Proposes to Strengthen Anti-Counterfeiting and Internet Piracy Efforts
"Congress is making Internet service providers responsible for piracy on their networks, not just those who download or share the content," said Congressman Howard Berman at Anti-Piracy Event in LA. SafeMedia has the technology and solutions to support this legislation. 2007-08-25

Trackbacks Available All Star Experience Hendrix Tour Brings Jimi's Music to the Concert Stage Again
Legendary rock and blues artists on tour performing the music of Jimi Hendrix. Participating artists include Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Robbie Krieger of the Doors, former Rolling Stones member Mick Taylor and Billy Cox and Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. 2007-08-24

Temptation: Music from Showtime Series Californication Track Packs Revolutionary New Release Paradigm from Abkco via iTunes  
Music heard in the hit Showtime television series Californication will be available through iTunes as the series evolves. Groupings of eight songs, known as "track packs" will be avilable after every four new episodes. Initial track pack includes classic music from the Rolling Stones as well as never before released tracks from new artists. 2007-08-23

Hypnotherapist Phenomenon Rick Collingwood Says Most of His Clinical Patients Are Cancer Victims*  
Collingwood is a professional hypnotist, author, counselor, public speaker, business motivator, and hypnosis trainer who practices and trains hypnosis at his Mind Motivations & The Australian Academy of Hypnosis clinics in Brisbane, Queensland, and Perth Western Australia is available for interviews in America in September. 2007-08-23

'Ode To Cheese' is the Cat's Meow
Circadian Rhythms Corporation has officially released "Ode To Cheese," an exciting new hip hop music video about a cool cat's love for cheese that morphs into an obsessive addiction. Now on YouTube and set to take the internet by storm, the video is performed by popular recording artist, David Aldo, and features Craig Williams and Celeste Creel. 2007-08-23

Sirens of the Sonic Age Hits the Internet
Connie J. Schlosberg's new blog provides news, tours, releases and profiles of the progressive music makers of today. 2007-08-23

Crucial Music Secures Opening Credits Track in Amanda Bynes Film "Sydney White" for Independent Artist
Crucial Music continues to score placements in Saving Grace, Greek, Kyle XY, Hot Rod and other films and television shows. 2007-08-23

Boombox ATX CD Release September 7 Austin TX
Ivan Neville's favorite Austin band, Boombox ATX, the underground hip-hop phenomenon, is releasing their long awaited first CD "Feel the Boombox" September 7, 2007 at a CD release party at the Parish in Austin, TX. Boombox is a band of all-star musicians who play in other bands with notables such as Kelly Clarkson, Chamillionaire, Ivan Neville and Dumpstaphunk, Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, and Bob Schneider and the Scabs 2007-08-23

Rue Melo Joins Los Lonely Boys on Tour Stops
Rue Melo will open for Los Lonely Boys on three stops of their current tour; appearing August 24 at Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, CA, September 7 at Cascade Theater in Redding, CA and September 8 at Britt Pavilion in Jacksonville, OR. 2007-08-22

Three New Releases and Upcoming Tour Dates for Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra
Best selling guitar instrumentalist Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra release three new CDs and are on tour in the East in late August and September. Tour dates are listed below. 2007-08-21

Deana Carter to Release 'The Chain' on Oct. 9
New Studio Recording Features Guest Performers including Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Shooter Jennings. 2007-08-21

AirSpun Expands Broadcast Music Showcase Concept to Mobile Phones and Global Online Destinations
60-second AirSpun.com radio spots and AirGods music programs are now syndicated through RSS feeds, mobile phones, and podcasts. The new media services round out a full suite of cost-effective, global marketing tools for bands and give fans new ways to discover the most popular music from emerging artists. 2007-08-21

Bernie Worrell Releases Improv Record With Guests Warren Haynes and Mike Gordon
Bernie Worrell is set to release Improvisczario on September 11th, 2007, with a little help from his friends as Warren Haynes and Mike Gordon make guest appearances on Worrell's new instrumentals record. 2007-08-21

Arkin Terrell signs with Nashville's I-Witness Records  
I-Witness Records ( a division of Mission House Music-Nashville, TN) has signed Inspirational Country Artist Arkin Terrell as its flagship Artist. 2007-08-20

Crooner to Perform for President Bush
Crooner Brian Evans will perform for a private event in Austin, Texas, with President George W. Bush in attendance. 2007-08-18

Rock Fusion Pioneers the Phunk Junkeez Release 6th Cd "Hydro Phonic" on DMAFT/Fontana  
DMAFT Records, a Fontana/Universal distributed label announce the release "Hydro Phonic" from rock fusion pioneers, the Phunk Junkeez. "Hydro Phonic" is slated to hit store shelves on September 25. Arizona's hometown heroes -known for fusing punk, funk and rock music styles are releasing their sixth and strongest album to date. 2007-08-17

YANGAROO (formerly Musicrypt) Reports First Half Revenues Up 27 Percent  
US deliveries increase over 500%. 2007-08-17

Trackbacks Available Singer Songwriter Wisely to Release New Album of 'Evocative Pop' on Oglio Records; The Office's Jenna Fischer Stars in Video for 1st Single  
On October 2, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Wisely is set to release an all-new CD entitled Wisely on Oglio Records, a Fontana/Universal distributed label. The new album is self-titled and the 1st single "Through Any Window" features Jenna Fischer from NBC's The Office. 2007-08-17

Rainmaker Public Relations Releases Billy Brush's Love Sublime; Brush Plans Summer Release of New Album
Critically-acclaimed group expects to expand audiences far beyond the Pacific Northwest. 2007-08-17

Forest Rose Productions' ArtSafaris Pilot Show Moondance Film Festival Finalist
Forest Rose Productions' pilot show of ArtSafaris, an edu-tainment show combining travel adventure and the creation of wildlife art, was selected as a 2007 Moondance Film Festival finalist. 2007-08-17

New DVD Release from Call Box Teaches Advanced Color Correction with Apple's Color
Created by Apple Certified Pro instructor Noah Kadner and professional colorist Stuart Ferreyra, the DVD provides instruction for digital video professionals on complete post-production and high-end color correction using Apple's Final Cut Pro and Color software. 2007-08-15

YouLicense.com, the Online Music Licensing Marketplace, Launches Public Beta
YouLicense.com is an online music licensing marketplace. We have developed a platform which enables artists and those seeking musical content to conduct business directly with one another in a safe and secure environment. 2007-08-15

Multilingual Singer/Songwriter Rue Melo Debut Album Set for Release September 25, 2007
Multilingual singer/songwriter Rue Melo breaks onto popular music scene with outstanding debut release. Rue Melo's highly anticipated debut, self-titled album, will be released September 25, 2007 as the first artist signed to Fighter Records, which is distributed by Universal Music Group's premier independent company, Fontana Distribution. 2007-08-15

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