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Select Year >> 2007 >> November >> 18

The Eye The Ear and The Arm Sign to Portia Records: Los Angeles Rockers to Release Long-Awaited Debut Paths
Los Angeles-based band The Eye The Ear and The Arm have officially signed to Portia Records who will be releasing their debut, Paths early next year. Paths will be released digitally through retailers worldwide on January 29 followed by a cloth-wrapped digipak on February 19. The limited edition physical release will include a download card offering exclusive bonus tracks. 2007-11-17

Mike Jones' The American Dream Exclusive Internet Stream on YeboTV
Mike Jones has teamed up with YeboTV to tell the world his story in the film "The American Dream". The film will be available on Yebotv.com from November 20 to December 20, 2007. The movie, which details this struggle toward success against insurmountable odds, is not only the story of Mike Jones but also an ode to Southern rap and hip hop as a whole. 2007-11-16

Singer, Songwriter & Dance PoP Artist Arnold G Received Two Entries in the Official Grammy Awards Balloting  
Southern California based singer, songwriter, dancer & performer Arnold G has been placed on the Official Ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards with 2 entries in the following categories "Record Of The Year" and "Album Of The Year"! 2007-11-16

DiamonDisc Records Releases Christmas Wonder, a Holiday Crowd Pleaser Andrew Heller's Remarkable Tenor Voice Embraces the Christmas Season  
Produced by Eric Paul and recorded in Austin, TX., the CD includes such musicians as Riley Osbourn, Larry Chaney, Chris Maresh and Dony Wynn, and arrangements by John Mills and David Angerman. 2007-11-15

It's Showtime for The Hydra Executives-- First International Reality TV Show Casting Call For Entrepreneurs In America
Casting begins next month for a new reality TV Series bringing two countries,16 entrepreneurs and Abu Dhabi together for First International English Language Reality TV Show filmed in United Arab Emirates 2007-11-15

'Party Like A Rock Star' with Celebrity Group 'SCRAP METAL' This Xmas - Nashville Concert Announced Promises 'A Metal Christmas'
Celebrity Rock Super Group SCRAP METAL announces they will appear in concert at a special holiday event in Music City at the Wildhorse Saloon on December 15, 2007. The SCRAP METAL JINGLE BELL ROCK PARTY promises 'a Metal Christmas' for rock fans who want to 'Party Like a Rock Star' with their favorite lead singers from the most popular bands of the 80s and 90s. 2007-11-15

Unique Marketing Platform Helps Independent Artists Break Out of Obscurity  
EyeShout Media Inc. announces the official launch of indieSolo.com, a unique Internet marketing platform and social networking community to help independent artists break out of obscurity and get worldwide exposure by featuring One Band a Day. 2007-11-14

A&M Entertainment Offers Sponsorship Opportunities for Upcoming Tours  
National music entertainment platforms available for sponsorship; genres to include R&B, rock and urban music. 2007-11-14

Sonic Past Music Uncovers Rick Springfield: The Early Sound City Sessions
Label offers unheard music from Rick Springfield and other classic artists. 2007-11-13

Hip Digital Media And EMI Music Enter Into DRM-Free Digital Music Initiative Across North America for Consumer Brand, Loyalty and Incentive Programs  
EMI Canada becomes first label to use Hip Digital's CMS engine. 2007-11-12

New Christmas Album, Tour from #1 Best Selling Christmas Artist in History, Chip Davis & Mannheim Steamroller  
Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas Song is the first new Mannheim Steamroller Christmas studio album since the multi-platinum Christmas Extraordinaire in 2001. Olivia Newton-John and Johnny Mathis appear as guest vocalists on the CD. Mannheim Steamroller's annual 12-city Christmas tour kicks off in Boise, ID. Also, Thomas Nelson Publishers to Release Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Gift Book entitled Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: The Season For Joy. 2007-11-11

Indie label, One Eleven Records, Signs the Santa Monica, CA-based - Stepsonday
Debut album, llttle light, set to drop March 18, 2008. A free download of the track "Same Difference" is now available at the band's Myspace page - http://www.myspace.com/stepsonday. 2007-11-10

Ise Blu Equity Corp. R&B/Dance Diva Joyce Sims Hits Atlantic City as She Begins Production for New CD/DVD
ORLANDO, FL, Nov 09, 2007 - Joyce Sims, R&B/ Dance Diva and President of Vessel Worldwide Music a subsidiary of Ise Blu Equity Corp. (Pinksheets: ISBL) performs at Trump Taj Mahal this Saturday, November 10, 2007 with such dance greats as TKA/K7, Stevie B, Coro, Judy Torres, Debbie Deb, Nancy Martinez, Safire, Lizette Melendez, Cover Girls and more. 2007-11-09

Worldwide Surge in Encrypted Torrents and P2P Protocols Blindsides Record Industry and Makes Content Filtering Solution Obsolete
"SafeMedia's P2PD is the only technology that can identify and stop contaminated encrypted P2P Networks," said CEO & Founder, SafeMedia Corporation, Boca Raton, Fl. 2007-11-09

Pyxix Corporation Challenges Documentary Channel's Nuisance Trademark Suit  
Pyxix says "Documentary Channel" is too generic to be trademarked by DCI; asks court to dismiss DCI's trademark lawsuit against Pyxix; asks for DCI to reimburse Pyxix defense legal fees. 2007-11-08

Gene Simmons Joins Gangster Big Band Royal Crown Revue at Hard Rock Casino for Family Jewels Filming
Rock legend Gene Simmons of the band KISS will be performing live with big band Royal Crown Revue this coming Friday November 9th, at "The Joint" located in the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. 2007-11-08

Blue Scholars Announce Tour Dates that Include Midwest, New York & California
Stepping Out of Seattle Once Again, Blue Scholars Hit Up the Midwest with Psalm One and Support New Digital EP "Joe Metro." 2007-11-08

Jill Newman Productions Adds Two Shows To Sly & The Family Stone's First New York Visit In 32 Years
First Family of Funk to perform November 20 and December 7 at 8:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. at B. B. King Blues Club & Grill. 2007-11-08

Internet Popularity Catapults Singer-Songwriter Sally Anthony on Her Way to Pop Stardom  
After Impressive Online Success - Over 175,000 Albums and Digital Tracks Sold - Sally Anthony unleashes new album goodbye to upper reaches of iTunes and Billboard Heatseekers sales charts. 2007-11-07

The Will Evans Project Selected as Independent Music Awards Finalist
The Will Evans Project selected as Live Performances finalist in the Music Resource Group's 7th annual Independent Music Awards. 2007-11-07

Ebb & Flow Ensemble (Hawai'i) Performs 'Quartet for the End of Time' in Seoul, Korea
On November 14, 6 p.m., at the Recital Hall at Music Building, Ewha Womens University (11-1 Daehyun Dong, Seodaemun Gu) Seoul, Korea, Ebb & Flow Ensemble will perform a concert of music inspired by spirituality. A central work on the program is "Quartet for the End of Time" (1941) by the French composer, Olivier Messiaen. 2007-11-05

MAYO Communications, LA Adds Powerful TV Drama "Whittaker Bay" and H20 Entertainment To Roster
MAYO Communications has been retained for media relations and national publicity for one of America's most promising TV drama's filmed on location in Wilmington, North Carolina. 2007-11-05

Trackbacks Available Grammy Committee Says Merle Haggard's "The Bluegrass Sessions" Is Not Bluegrass  
Despite the Bluegrass community's acceptance, and Merle's extraordinary efforts at authenticity, nominating committee says it's not enough. What happened? Why is Merle Haggard's "The Bluegrass Sessions" in the Country category? 2007-11-02

Tom Chelston Receives Two Entries in the Official 50th Grammy Awards Balloting
Former Soldier turned Singer-Songwriter-Peace Activist scores thought provoking music and a 2008 "Grammy" nod with his new CD, Brick. 2007-11-02

Reverend Zen Receives 3 Best Song Nominations in 2007 Los Angeles Music Awards
New York's Reverend Zen garners three Best Song Nominations in the 14th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards. 2007-11-02

The Orchard Announces Slate of New Distribution Deals, Including Reader's Digest Music  
Securing New Labels for Roster, Adding to Growing Artist Selection and Genres 2007-10-31

Singer/Songwriter Leslie Clemmons is on the Official 50th Grammy Entry List
Singer/Songwriter Leslie Clemmons has been added to all major categories for the 50th Grammy Awards ballots. 2007-10-31

Singer-Songwriter, Skye Claire, Hits the 2008 Grammy Awards Ballot in Three Key Categories
Living up to online indie tastemaker NorthEast In Tune's praise that "this Skye is unlimited," New York based singer-songwriter Skye Claire is listed on the official ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards in three key categories. 2007-10-31

Matthew Nelson Records Music for 2007 American Music Awards
Award Winning Multi Platinum Artist Records 3rd Consecutive Prime Time Awards Show - Singer Songwriter Matthew Nelson will again record the 2007 American Music Awards TV show production music for Dick Clark Productions. This is the third consecutive year the Award Winning Multi Platinum Artist (of pop/rock group NELSON) and world-class musician will play bass guitar and record music for the American Music Awards TV show that will air Sunday, November 18th on the ABC television network. 2007-10-31

Jill Newman Productions Presents Sly & The Family Stone, Jimmy Scott, Bilal, Derrick Hodge and others
Jill Newman Productions, renowned across the nation for high-quality, diverse music productions, announces an exciting calendar of events, including the United States premiere of the triumphant return of Sly & The Family Stone. 2007-10-31

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