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Select Year >> 2007 >> October >> 17

Music Mogul Goldtoes Releases Album, The Gold Rush
Smash single featuring Baby Bash burning up the airwaves on San Francisco's premiere radio station, KMEL 106. The Gold Rush in stores now. 2007-10-17

Crooner Brian Evans and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee Talk Politics in Austin
Singer Brian Evans performed a private concert in Austin, Texas, and had the chance to discuss politics with various luminaries. 2007-10-17

Move Over, Michael Bublé: Texas Jazz Crooner Ken Slavin Releases I'll Take Romance -- a Sultry, Sexy and Seasoned Salute to Love  
With his sights set on finally breaking out regionally and nationally, popular San Antonio jazz singer Ken Slavin has released I'll Take Romance -- a tour de force of romantic jazz and pop songs showcasing his rich, expressive voice and demonstrating why he is poised to emerge as a star in the burgeoning classic jazz/pop vocal movement in America and abroad. Early feedback from national jazz media, including Cadence magazine, indicates that this CD -- his fourth professional recording -- is on the road to discovery. I'll Take Romance is Ken Slavin's sultry, sexy and seasoned salute to love. The 16-track CD features a host of Texas jazz luminaries, two Grammy nominees, symphonic strings and timeless tunes. I'll Take Romance is available now at www.KenSlavin.com. 2007-10-16

Ringle, Shmingle: Ribkat & Josy B's "Red Rum" Single to Give Consumers What They Want -- One Ringtone, One Hit, One Instrumental, One Remix, One Video and Bonus Tracks  
Ribkat & Josy B will be debuting the first club smash hit single "Red Rum" on October 16, 2007. In response to the industry's "ringle," Ribkat chose to record wiht Josy B to test some of the latest technologies Josy B Music & Publishing's distributor iNTERTAINMENT.NETWORK is currently using, such as copyright protection, metadata, digital distribution, airplay monitoring and online tracking. Release party guests will receive an RSVP confirmation via mobile along with a complimentary Red Rum ringtone and wallpaper. Consumers can purchase the single / ringtone for $.99, but in November's re-release, at $6.98 they'll receive one ringtone, one hit, one instrumental, one remix, one video, and bonus tracks -- all online downloads or on a Made-To-Order CD shipped directly to fans. 2007-10-16

Black Online Dating has a new experience; Meet Ethnic Singles on DaHoneyHouse.Com, Getting 2 Thumbs up From The Bishop Don Magic Juan!
Black online dating like you've never experienced before. Fun, simple, and with more of a Human Element. There are many online dating services with black appeal, and they may claim great status, but Dahoneyhouse.Com has the most enjoyable black online dating experience. Lot's of culture, with a hip hop club feel, dahoneyhouse.com is perfect for today's sexy single black women, sexy latin girls, sexy ethnic people, and internet clubbing people in general that love urban or black online dating. Come on logon, & Join in the fun! 2007-10-15

There is a God… and He Has a Girlfriend… Living in Australia
Now imagine heavenly music that makes you feel good and you have just discovered Gods Girlfriend. 2007-10-14

Scottish Guitarist Matthew McAllister appearing with Albany's Spiral Ensemble
Matthew McAllister has been delighting audiences across Europe and beyond with his thoughtful performances and effortless presentation. From renaissance miniatures to contemporary masterpieces, Matthew's style encompasses it all. 2007-10-14

Jerry Harrison, Producer and Former Talking Heads Member, Produces Debut Album for SXSW Discovery -- The Black & White Years
Twitchy art rockers from Austin to make their NYC debut during CMJ Music Marathon. 2007-10-13

Music Legends Don Cherry and Willie Nelson Blend Warmth, Stellar Production, and a Long Friendship on 'It's Magic' CD
New CD brings us back to an easier time, when life was slower. 2007-10-11

YANGAROO's DMDS Protects the Environment  
Patented DMDS Eliminates Waste and Greenhouse Gases Caused by Delivery of CD's 2007-10-11

PIANO PASSIONS Announces the Release of Rada's Fifth All Original CD -- Crisp, Classically Inspired, Contemporary Piano Music
Serenity, silence and tranquility are the templates for the music that is being created in the studio of Rada Neal. Rada has a sensitive touch and a surprisingly creative intuition. Rada has mastered her own voice at the piano. 2007-10-11

New DVD Release from Call Box Teaches High Definition Editing with Final Cut Pro and the Panasonic HVX200  
Created by Apple Certified Pro instructor Noah Kadner, the DVD provides instruction for digital video professionals on complete high definition and 24p post-production using Apple's Final Cut Pro. 2007-10-10

In Tune with Radiohead -- BooServer Launches Global Online Media Player and Chooses Limelight
Coinciding with the release of Radiohead's "pay what you like" album, BooServer announces the launch of their artist-driven Global Online Media Player. 2007-10-10

Jack Evans of Reverend Zen Receives 2007 ASCAP Plus Award
Jack Evans of the New York based group Reverend Zen receives 2007 ASCAP Plus Award. 2007-10-10

Trillion Entertainment Launches New Digital Media Delivery To Mobile, TV and Web  
New Media Company Aggressively Targets U.S. Market and China. 2007-10-09

New Teaser Video for Brittown: a British Motorcycle Documentary Film Jumps to the Top of YouTube  
The much anticipated release of One World Studios' epic British motorcycle documentary "Brittown" was given a big boost today when its video teaser jumped to the top of YouTube's rankings in the Most Viewed and Top Favorites categories of the Autos & Vehicles section. Featuring an insider's view of Brit bike culture including vintage motocross, flat track, road racing, custom street bikes, and even a wild vintage lingerie beauty contest, the newly released footage seems to have struck another chord within the burgeoning Triumph motorcycle and hipster communities. The release of Brittown comes almost two years to the day since One World's first film "Choppertown: the Sinners" stormed onto the indie scene by winning several Best Documentary awards and launched a film making movement within the biker community not seen since the release of the seminal biker films "Easy Rider" and "On Any Sunday". 2007-10-09

The Annual Battle of the Blues Bands, November 18, Presented by the Monterey Bay Blues Festival
The Monterey Bay Blues Festival is proud to present its annual band competition, the Battle of the Blues Bands, Sunday November 18, 2007 held at the University Ballroom at California State University at Monterey Bay. Blues musicians will compete for performance slots at our 2008 Blues Festival in Monterey. Local and national blues bands are encouraged to apply for the competition through the Monterey Bay Blues Festival office or by printing the application from the website. 2007-10-08

Sunset (SRG) Announces that Mark Simmons and Richie Redding, from the World Famous Laff House Comedy Club, will be Featured at the HBO Comedy Festival
Sunset's Digital Division is pleased to announce that Mark Simmons and Richie Redding will perform next month at the HBO Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. The two are veterans of The Laff House Comedy club which is located on the world famous South Street in Philadelphia. The two comedian artists will perform at the four day HBO Comedy Festival on the Caesars Palace main stage. The festival will begin on November 14. 2007-10-07

Indie Gospel Label RedeemedSoul.com Wins "Best Album" Award
New gospel label RedeemedSoul.com's debut CD "The New Soul (Various Artists)" was named 2007's "Best Compilation Album" at the En Sound Music Awards. This is yet another industry honor received by the fledgling "indie" record label. 2007-10-06

Two Songs in Top Ten, E-Dee Starts "Revolution"
International Dancehall/Reggae Artist E-Dee lands two songs simultaneously in the Top Ten Charts and looks to US release. 2007-10-05

Steve Rifkind Officially Secures Loud Name, Plans Return With The Wu - Loud Records is Back
Steven Rifkind, CEO of SRC Records (Street Records Corporation) and former Loud CEO, returns with Wu-Tang for a new album. Hip-Hop pioneer talks about his success with Akon and the recent album "Konvicted." Akon had one of the most successful spans any entertainer has ever had with eleven songs in the Billboard Hot 100. 2007-10-05

'7 Secrets to Low-Cost Music Promotion' Workshop Comes to Chicago Oct. 21  
Author Bob Baker offers real-world advice on how to market yourself and your music as an independent artist on a budget 2007-10-04

Trackbacks Available Indie Musician Beats Radiohead To The Punch  
Well done Radiohead! But this indie musician has been doing it for months 2007-10-04

Synesthesia Announces Mandala 2.0 High-Def Drum and Synthesizer - World's Best Drum Becomes Virtually Any Instrument Imaginable in One Affordable Package
Now With Computer Link and Lower Price, Still Fastest Trigger and Precise Strike Detection Across Entire Pad; Developed with Drummer Danny Carey of Tool. 2007-10-04

Monterey Music Festival Debut Concert on October 20-21 in Beautiful Monterey, California With 25 Acts Confirmed: The Roots, Cake, Michael Franti, G.Love, Ozomatli, and more!
The Monterey Music Summit is an interactive arts festival created to serve as a forum for new thought and inspired intervention regarding the critical political and social issues of our time. The Monterey Music Summit features some of the most relevant contemporary and historically important musicians from a variety of genres all in concert, including: Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Roots, G.Love & Special Sauce, Cake, Ozomatli, Céu, Brandi Carlile, Colbie Callait and several others. Performers are invited to participate not for their talent and popularity alone, but also for their willingness to speak openly on current political matters, and for their commitment to positive social change. 2007-10-04

SafeMedia Corporation To Install Anti-Piracy Business Solution Clouseau™ On FL. Atlantic U. Campus; One ISP & Seven Other Campuses To Start Pilot
"Clouseau 500™ will be used as a research platform at Florida Atlantic University. Two computer science and engineering professors have agreed to conduct a research on the P2P traffic and its impact on the network communication bandwidth," said Pasquale Giordano, President/COO, SafeMedia Corp 2007-10-04

Master P and Romeo Want You to Create A Clean Hip-Hop Video for 'My Life'
Master P and Romeo join forces with Animoto.com to let fans create a clean hip-hop music video. Beginning October 3rd, fans can log in to Animoto.com and create a free 30-second music video to "My Life." A contest will run alongside this promotion and selected winners will copies of "Miller Boyz: Hip-Hop History," P.Miller merchandise, and Animoto video credits. 2007-10-03

Kara Suzanne Appearing October 18th At The Stephen Talkhouse as Part of The 2007 Hampton's Film Festival
Kara Suzanne and her band The Gojo Hearts are appearing at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY as part of the after-party entertainment during the 2007 Hampton's Film Festival. Her first independently released album "Aumsville" won Best Album of Year Vox Populi in the Folk Singer-Songwriter Category of the Musician's Atlas' Independent Music Awards. 2007-10-02

Digital Media Wire Announces Agenda for the Digital Music Forum West Conference in Los Angeles
Digital Media Wire announced today the agenda for the upcoming Digital Music Forum West Conference (www.digitalmusicforum.com/west) to be held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel October 3-4, 2007, in Los Angeles, CA. The bi-annual event comes just in time to address an explosion in new digital music service offerings from major players, such as Amazon.com, Starbucks Entertainment, Nokia and Verizon Wireless, among others. 2007-10-01

Week of Chart-Topping Music Video Premieres on SingingFool.com  
SingingFool.com premieres music videos by Dropkick Murphys, Omillo Sparks and High On Fire in first week of October. 2007-10-01

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