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Sunset Urban Record Label Announces New Releases for 2008
Sunset Urban sets up for 2008 with the releases of brand new music recorded for the upstart rap and hip hop label. Artists include: Paula Perry, D'Cyple, Capt. Crunk, B.L.O., Skee, Mugzy, Kingsbridge Dee, Channell and L. Myers 2008-02-07

OurStage Presents the 10,000 Lakes Festival Cosmic Break Tour to Let the Fans Decide
Ten regional midwestern showcases give emerging artists the chance to perform at the 10,000 Lakes Festival 2008. 2008-02-06

Jazz Vocalist Denise Thimes At The White House For Valentine's Day
Jazz vocalist Denise Thimes' international impact continues with an invitation to perform at The White House on Valentine's Day. Joining her in the February 14, 2008 show will be Washington, D.C. musicians Robert Redd on piano, Herman Birney on bass and Lenny Robinson on drums. 2008-02-06

International Vocalist Michael Paige, The New Voice Of Romance, Launches Worldwide Record Campaign  
Michael Paige's journey as the New Voice of Romance has just begun. The assortment of Michael's self-titled debut album encompasses love ballads and dance music crossing over to a blend of continental flavors. Michael's style and hands-on approach makes him multi-talented in all aspects of music; writing and publishing his own music, singing in six languages and playing the piano. 2008-02-05

Front Gate Solutions to Debut Dealio™ Web-Based Talent Buyer Software at Concert Industry Consortium
Front Gate Solutions today announced that it will debut Dealio: Talent Buyer™ at the 2008 Concert Industry Consortium in Los Angeles this week. Dealio: Talent Buyer™ is a web-based offer management application that allows talent buyers to easily create and send offers to agents while storing all data so that it is easily accessible and searchable from any PC or Mac computer with Internet connection. Dealio: Booking Agent™ will launch in the coming months. 2008-02-04

Big Fuss Records Welcomes Miss Kristin's 'The Runner' to the New Age of Singles
Evidence is showing the trend now returning toward the recorded single. Never one to wait, Miss Kristin of Big Fuss Records is one of the first out of the gate with the new music delivery methods releasing singles from "The Runner" prior to the full album release. 2008-02-04

Electronic Voodoo: New Alternative Dance Release Features Rock, Rap Legends
"Voodoo Science", the new album from underground electronica veterans 3kStatic, features collaborators from ranks of Public Enemy, Pop Will Eat Itself, Petra, The Orchestra (former members of Electric Light Orchestra, Part II) and more. 2008-02-04

J. K. Coltrain Releases New Tumbleweed In Times Square CD
Colt Records announced that traditional country music singer & songwriter J. K. Coltrains new CD entitled 'Tumbleweed In Times Square' is now available to fans around The World. 2008-02-04

Sunset to Release Videos of Robert Gordon, Tommy Conwell and Reach Around Rodeo Clowns on DVD and as Video Downloads
Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) will allow Amazon's Unbox to release a download-to-burn version of five (5) new Reach Around Rodeo Clowns videos, a Tommy Conwell live performance from 1996 and a rare Robert Gordon live concert - all are due out starting late February. The video downloads will be released on the same days as the official DVD releases. 2008-02-03

"Dandy Kids" Documentary Connects Thousands Around the World - They Are Given a Death Sentence; Many Fight To Give Them Life
Film It Productions, Inc. and Director Darla Rae today announced the overwhelming response to Ms. Rae's new documentary "Dandy Kids". "Dandy Kids" tells the story of Ms. Rae's great nephew, Hunter, who was diagnosed before birth with Dandy Walker Syndrome, a brain malformation of the cerebellum, leading to a variety of health concerns, including autism, heart problems, and spina bifida. While making the film, Ms. Rae came into contact with thousands of families, worldwide, whose children have also been diagnosed with Dandy Walker Syndrome. 2008-02-02

VideoPoke Now Available on Facebook  
New widget from Singing Fool puts music back into Valentine's Day. 2008-01-31

It All Started With American Idol in Miami  
Singer/songwriter Charity Daw will debut on American Idol-Miami on wednseday, January 30th, 2008. This indy recording artist is truly talented and her vocal cords are force to be reconned with. Ms. Daw, a Cuban-American, will display her skills on Idol. Will Charity make it to Hollywood? 2008-01-31

Naxos of America to Begin Distribution of the Chandos Catalog in April
Award-Winning UK-Based label joins the Naxos Family of Distributed Labels. 2008-01-30

Bright Vision Entertainment Restructures Company; Launches New Website and Signs R&B/Jazz Artist Tia Dae
Tia Dae CD Album Release -- "It's A Nu Dae". Bright Vision Entertainment licensing original hip-hop & R&B songs for film & TV. 2008-01-30

Latest DVD Release from Call Box Teaches Multi-Format High Definition Editing with Apple's Final Cut Pro
Created by Apple Certified Pro instructor and film industry writer Noah Kadner, this DVD provides instruction for digital video professionals on high definition post-production using Apple's Final Cut Pro with cameras from Sony, JVC, Panasonic and Canon. 2008-01-30

The Tubes and The Persuasions Sign Distribution Agreements with Wolfgang's Vault
Wolfgang's Vault, the online destination for live music, announced today agreement with veteran recording artists The Tubes and The Persuasions to distribute archival concert recordings for download at www.WolfgangsVault.com. 2008-01-29

A Night of Louisiana Music to showcase Grammy nominees from across the Bayou State on Saturday, Feb. 9 at The Mint in Los Angeles
Performers will include C.C. Adcock, The Lost Bayou Ramblers, Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience and other special guests 2008-01-26

New 'Neo Eclectic' Music is Breakthrough Sound for Debut CD  
'Color Purple' associate conductor Victor Simonson delivers jazz, classical, gospel, opera, smooth jazz and sacred music on one CD. 2008-01-25

Reverend Zen Named Artist of the Year at 17th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards
Reverend Zen moves into 2008 with Artist of the Year honors from the Los Angeles Music Awards. 2008-01-25

AIT Records Releases The Ethiopian Millennium Collection, a Six-CD World Music Compilation  
AIT Records' Ethiopian Millennium Collection is a six-CD compilation of the most critically-acclaimed, all-time favorite tracks from AIT Records' best-selling world music albums featuring afro pop beat, ballads Chic-Chic-Ka (Iskista-Ethiopian rhythm), traditional, instrumental, and dance music. 2008-01-23

Lime Studios Launches Lime Music Sound
Santa Monica, CA-based Lime Studios announces the launch of a new music composition and sound design division, Lime Music Sound, featuring DJs from the International electronic dance world. 2008-01-23

BFM Digital Renews Partnership with APM Music and Expands Access to World's Largest Production Music Library
BFM Digital announces an expanded and renewed, strategic distribution agreement with APM Music. 2008-01-22

Indiewood Runs with Destiny in "Pushing Life"
57 year old man runs 75 consecutive marathons in 75 consecutive days to bring awareness to the plight of single parent families. 2008-01-19

Time Life Presents It All Started With Doo Wop
Time Life Music will celebrate the many facets of doo wop with It All Started With Doo Wop, a nine-CD and one DVD box set, which will be presented in a half hour infomercial hosted by Dion, whose still vital career now spans six decades. 2008-01-17

Wolfgang's Vault Invests In Daytrotter
Wolfgang's Vault, the online home for live music, announced today a substantial investment in online indie music destination, Daytrotter. This partnership will enable Daytrotter to grow its audience for unique recordings from undiscovered indie rock artists, and continue offering the existing and new archive additions of recordings as free mp3 downloads. 2008-01-17

Introducing Blue Comet Cafe: The Premiere Virtual Music Venue
New virtual showcase venue offers exposure opportunities for emerging musicians and singer-songwriters. 2008-01-17

Wolfgang's Vault Adds New Concerts
Wolfgang's Vault, the online destination for live concerts, added 12 exclusive concert recordings today online at www.concertvault.com, including shows by BB.King, Grateful Dead, Richie Havens, Rory Gallagher, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Bellamy Brothers, Freddie King, Golden Earring, Bonnie Raitt and more. The concerts are available for free streaming, and select concerts are available for digital download. 2008-01-17

Music’s Biggest Stars to be Treated to Green Luxury Gifting Retreat
“Green with Music” Exclusive Showcase for Eco-Fabulous Products & Services; Portion of Proceeds to Benefit Music & Green Charities 2008-01-17

BoDeans To Release New Album March 4
Roots-rock group the BoDeans are back with "Still," their eighth studio album. The record was produced by T-Bone Burnett and features 12 new tracks. A spring tour supporting the release will follow. 2008-01-17

Nelsons to Headline 2008 Flower Power Concert Series - Matthew & Gunnar's 'Garden Party' at EPCOT® Festival for 6th Consecutive Year
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson to headline the 2008 Flower Power Concert series at EPCOT® in Lake Buena Vista, Florida April 1, 2, 3. The multi platinum recording artists and twin sons of rock legend Ricky Nelson will be performing at the EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival / Flower Power Concert Series for the sixth year in a row. The series features popular music from '60s and '70s. The Nelsons' shows feature a tribute to their late father's popular music including Ricky Nelson's famous hits like (appropriately), "Garden Party". 2008-01-17

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