SpiralFrog Appoints Music Industry Veteran Russ Rieger to Executive Team: Former Record Company Executive Expands Management Team to Support Rapid Growth   SpiralFrog, Inc. (www.spiralfrog.com), the free ad-supported Web-based music experience, today announced the appointment of Russ Rieger to the newly created position of vice president of strategic initiatives. In this role, Rieger will be responsible for securing and maintaining strategic partnerships within the music, media and advertising industries. Rieger brings 25 years of expertise in entertainment marketing and artist management. His deep knowledge of all aspects of the music business will further SpiralFrog's ability to create a community for brand marketers to connect with music enthusiasts in a meaningful way. 2008-04-21

Your Country Music Song Gets A Chance To Make Money and Gain Exposure
"Your Country Music Song Contest" gives artists, songwriters, and musicians, a chance to make money on their original material, with one lucky song winning $10,000 US. 2008-04-21

Friday Night Lights Actress Liz Mikel Steps Into Oprah's Role For V-Day
Eve Ensler Gives Monologue Written for Oprah Winfrey to local Dallas Actress. 2008-04-16

SpiralFrog(TM) Signs Licensing Agreement with RoyaltyShare   SpiralFrog (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal ad-supported music experience, today announced a licensing agreement with RoyaltyShare, a premier provider of technology solutions to the entertainment industry. As a result of the agreement, RoyaltyShare's leading independent record label customers will now be able to leverage its Content Management Service to deliver content directly to SpiralFrog, making thousands of additional songs available for download on the SpiralFrog site. 2008-04-14

SpiralFrog(TM) Signs Licensing Agreement with MPress Records   SpiralFrog (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal ad-supported music experience, today announced it has signed a licensing agreement with MPress Records. 2008-04-14

Sa Dingding, The Breakthrough Chinese Artist, Wins Major BBC World Music Award and is Nominated for Audience Award   Singer/songwriter Sa Dingding is helping to keep the spotlight on her native China in this Olympic year by winning the prestigious BBC Radio 3 World Music Award for Asia Pacific. This award helps establish Sa Dingding as the new face - and voice - of China around the world. 2008-04-14

Oleg Kireyev and the Feng Shui Jazz Theater in East Coast Premier April 26 at New York's Symphony Space
Russian saxophonist, Oleg Kireyev, brings his diverse jazz/world music quartet to New York. 2008-04-14

Actor Greg Serano Produces "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee" Starring David Garver
Actor Greg Serano (Wildfire, In the Valley of Elah, To Live and Die, Semper Fi, Legally Blonde) produces David Garver in the Eric Bogosian play, "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee." 2008-04-14

Kevin Booth, the Creator of American Drug War: The Last White Hope Will Be Appearing on Urban Journal at XM Satellite station The Power XM 169
Tune in Monday, April 21st at 1PM East Coast Time / 10AM West Coast Time on XM 169 for a very special appearance by award winning documentary filmmaker, Kevin Booth. 2008-04-14

Elliott Cohn Debuts 2 New CDs for Jazz Fest
Elliott Cohn, accomplished producer/guitarist/singer/songwriter, will release two new CDs in time for New Orleans Jazz Fest 2008, "It's Time" featuring Elliott Cohn's Cosmic Sweat Society and "The Stem" featuring Cohn with bass player Felix Pastorious, son of jazz pioneer bass player Jaco Pastorious. 2008-04-13

Filmmaker Kevin Booth to Speak at University of Memphis
One of the most influential filmmakers in documentary cinema today will be the speaker with a question and answer session at the University of Memphis. 2008-04-13

Austin-Based Violinist Omar Lopez to Open for Rock Icon Pat Benatar in San Antonio
Omar Lopez, the "guy with the red violin", will open for Pat Benatar at San Antonio's Municipal Auditorium May 18th. 2008-04-12

Kevin Booth, Award Winning Producer/Filmmaker, Appears on Nationally Syndicated Alex Jones Show Today
Kevin Booth is interviewed by Infowars nationally syndicated radio talk show host, Alex Jones. Kevin Booth is the buzz of the film festivals this year after winning four (4) consecutive Best Documentary awards for his critically acclaimed American Drug War: The Last White Hope. 2008-04-11

Grammy Nominated Singer Songwriter Elsten Torres Releases His Savvy English-Language Debut "If You Say So"
Two-time Grammy nominated Elsten Torres, already one of the most acclaimed songwriters in Latin pop, is releasing his English-language debut, "If You Say So", in April 2008 on UNO Entertainment. 2008-04-09

Youngest Band Ever to Debut On Major Blues Label, B.B. King Says They Do the Genre Proud
Sibling trio with combined age of 38 to release debut album on NorthernBlues Music. 2008-04-09

Tampa Music Awards And Its Associated Music Conference Names the MusiCares® Foundation as Beneficiary
Tampa's Biggest Music Biz Conference and Award Show names MusiCares® Foundation as the beneficiary of the 2008 ceremony. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales to both days will go directly to the charity. 2008-04-09

Fancorps.com Launches Special Forces
After over a year of successfully providing hundreds of artists and brands with ground breaking street team solutions, Fancorps has now launched a team of their own. Special Forces is another powerful option for those in need of grass roots promotions and viral marketing. 2008-04-08

WE Fest Announces Showcasing Partners for Its 12th Year
The 12th annual Wilmington Exchange Festival, taking place this year from May 22nd to the 26th in Wilmington, NC, will host at least seventeen showcases from media and music friends from around the country. Shows will be at The Soapbox Laundrolounge and The French Quarter each night, with an additional kickoff show at The Whiskey. The Soapbox, the central hub of the event, is located at 255 N. Front St. with performances beginning at 8PM every night. 2008-04-08

Award Winning Documentary, American Drug War: The Last White Hope is Revealed by Panelist on the Real Time With Bill Maher HBO Panel
Esteemed panelist on the popular HBO show, Real Time with Bill Maher refers to the American Drug War film in last episode. 2008-04-08

Michael Welch of 'Twilight' To Be Showcased in Several Upcoming Projects   Michael Welch is currently filming 'Twilight' based on Stephanie Meyers' best-selling novel. The versatile young actor whose star is on the rise will be seen in several projects being unveiled. They include two theatrical releases, 'Remember the Daze' and 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane', the DVD release of 'Day of the Dead', the Showtime premiere of 'An American Crime'. 2008-04-07

The Police Auction Front-Row Tickets & Exclusive VIP Ticket Packages for Summer Tour Dates at CharityFolks.com
Support Unitus and the Fight Against Poverty and See The Police in Concert 2008-04-07

Warren Pereira's ''Who's Good Looking?'' Continues Strong Festival Run April 10 at the 2008 Beverly Hills Film Festival   On Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m., Portland (Ore.) director Warren Pereira will present his 7-min. short film "Who's Good Looking" at the Clarity theater (100 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210) at the 2008 Beverly Hills Film Festival. 2008-04-07

Alicia Keys' Documentary ''Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland'' Available for Exclusive Download on SpiralFrog(TM)   SpiralFrog, Inc., (www.spiralfrog.com) the free and legal, ad-supported web-based music service, today announced it was selected by the non-profit organization, Keep a Child Alive (KCA), to be the exclusive download partner for "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland," the documentary of Grammy Award-winning musician and Keep a Child Alive (KCA) Co-Founder, Alicia Keys', month-long trip to Africa to visit communities affected by HIV and AIDS. 2008-04-07

Raven Moon's Licensee: YOUNG AMERICA MUSIC USA .COM Has Signed ``Radio Icon'' Casey Kasem to Record With GINA D(R) -- Company Thinks This Ground Breaking CD Could Make Them America's First "Spoken Word Recording Idols"   Raven Moon Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:RVEN) announced today that its licensee MADE IN AMERICA ENTERTAINMENT, LLC d.b.a. YOUNG AMERICA MUSIC USA .COM has signed "Radio Icon" CASEY KASEM to record a new spoken word music CD with GINA D(R) star of the worldwide hit television series 'GINA D'S KIDS CLUB(R).' The recording called "YOUNG AMERICA narrated by CASEY KASEM and featuring GINA D" was written and produced by executive producers Joey and Bernadette DiFrancesco with additional lyrics by Lorre Crimi and Frank Akrey, is part of a thirteen song collection. Plans are now underway for a June release that could make CASEY KASEM and GINA D America's first "Spoken Word Recording Idols." 2008-04-03