Hitt Music Group and Media Riot Productions Join Forces
Tue, 13 May 2008, 16:51:51 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bands and solo artists no longer need to feel intimated by the competitive music industry now that Hitt Music Group and Media Riot Productions have joined forces. The two met at this year's music and media conference South by Southwest and since then have collaborated to meet the growing needs of music professionals in a creative and innovative fashion.

Bardstown, KY Musician to Embark on Month-long 6-state Tour of...Laundry Mats?
Thu, 13 Mar 2008, 15:08:18 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BARDSTOWN, Ky., March 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An acoustic rock musician from Bardstown, Kentucky will embark on a month-long tour of laundry mats, spanning a number of cities in six states. Matthew Fogle kicks off the promotional expedition, aptly entitled 'Spring Cleaning Tour '08' on Monday, March 24th in his hometown of Bardstown. The tour then visits nearly 20 laundry mats in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, and other stops in Kentucky. The tour wraps up back in Bardstown on Thursday, April 17th.

Triumph from Tragedy: Self-Made Hip-Hop Artist SOLOW13 Spreads the TRUTH
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 14:50:08 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Underground Mexican hip-hop artist/entrepreneur, SOLOW13, breaks the music game wide open by establishing his own label, TRUTH LOVES LA WFAMILIA, LLC or simply LAWFAMILIA, LLC. The new imprint is a collaborative partnership between SOLOW13 and famed West Coast label, Latin Thug Records - best known for being founded by Cypress Hill's Sen Dog and home to the Reyes Brothers, B Real's 'Gunslinger' albums and many other notable releases.

Signatures Network, Inc. and Live Nation, Inc. Named in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit by Former CFO Protesting Allegedly Fraudulent Practices
Tue, 26 Feb 2008, 15:45:16 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Rukin Hyland Doria & Tindall LLP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the former CFO of Signatures Network Inc. (SNI) in California Superior Court (Case No. CGC-08-472337) charging that SNI wrongfully terminated him after he protested allegedly fraudulent practices at the company that deprived its musical artists of millions of dollars in royalty payments.

Send2Press(R) Joins Sponsors of Manhattan LAMN Jam - Music Artists Perform and Industry Listens
Tue, 26 Feb 2008, 15:08:51 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Los Angeles Music Network's LAMN Jam heads for the Big Apple, and has added an additional event sponsor in Send2Press(R) Newswire, a unit of Neotrope(R). Launched three years ago in Los Angeles, LAMN Jams go beyond traditional showcases by featuring artists performing original songs, followed by instant professional critiques from a panel of industry experts.

Manhattan LAMN Jam Launches Tuesday, March 18 - Artists Perform, Industry Listens, $20,000 in Prizes
Tue, 19 Feb 2008, 17:30:29 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MANHATTAN, N.Y. and HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Feb. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Los Angeles Music Network's 'LAMN Jam' heads for the Big Apple. Launched three years ago in Los Angeles (where performances continue), LAMN Jams go beyond traditional showcases by featuring artists performing original songs, followed by instant professional critiques from a panel of industry experts. This year, artists will perform for $20,000 in prizes.

JSM Music Celebrates Its Top 10 Super Bowl Ad Featuring Justin Timberlake
Thu, 07 Feb 2008, 07:45:40 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Feb. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JSM Music, the largest commercial music production company in America, scored a major touch down at the Super Bowl having provided music for one of the top ad-spots during the game. JSM's music was featured on Pepsi's 'Magnetic Attraction' advertisement which showcased the musical and acting talents of superstar performer Justin Timberlake. (VIDEO)

BETA Records to Sign 100 Indie Artists in 2008
Thu, 24 Jan 2008, 12:20:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rebelling against the current downturn for traditional record companies, Chris Honetschlaeger, President of BETA Records, has announced a new generation of record deal which partners the company with the artist in a non-exclusive three song contract and plans to sign 100 artists in 2008.

SOLOW13 Brings the Heat with His Debut CD Release: WARRIOR13
Mon, 14 Jan 2008, 18:15:07 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Latin Thug Records presents the debut album from ground-breaking artist SOLOW13. The album will be available in stores and online February 26, 2008. Produced by SOLOW13 and Aaron (T-Bone) Boatright, the project represents a lifetime of work and experiences from this breaking talent. Legendary mastering engineer Brian 'Big Bass' Gardner (Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop, Linkin Park, Madonna) mastered the project to create what will surely become a classic, iconic album.

Trombone Shorty Gives a Special Christmas Gift to the People of New Orleans
Thu, 27 Dec 2007, 13:00:13 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Dec. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The newly built church was filled to its capacity of 1500 seats; people were seated in the aisles, standing in the doorways, and waiting in the hallway to hear the music. Traffic around the church was snarled and backed up for six blocks, as more people continued to make their way to hear Trombone Shorty, and his musical guests perform at a free Christmas concert at the First Baptist Church of New Orleans this past week, it was announced today by New Orleans Music Hall of Fame.

Voice Coaches Partners with Voices.com to Build Successful Voice Acting Careers
Wed, 12 Dec 2007, 08:00:53 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Voice Coaches, a voice over educational institution based in Schenectady, NY, has implemented a perfect way for their graduates to start their voice acting careers off by partnering with Voices.com, the industry's online marketplace. Already trained and armed with a voice over demo, the grads from Voice Coaches will be able to manage their own website at Voices.com.

B Real of Cypress Hill Brings the Heat with His New Mixtape Release: The Gunslinger 3 - For A Few Dollars More
Mon, 10 Dec 2007, 17:21:01 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Dec. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rap icon B Real of Cypress Hill brings the heat just in time to melt away those holiday blues with the release of his eagerly anticipated new mixtape, The Gunslinger 3: For A Few Dollars More on Latin Thug Records, available in stores and online December 11 across the USA.

BETA Records Partners with Audiobaba to Match Mainstream Artist Searches to Unsigned Artists
Tue, 20 Nov 2007, 10:19:33 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Nov. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) of BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Audiobaba to match mainstream artist searches to unsigned artists. Using their proprietary acoustic fingerprinting technology, users will be able to discover new music from unsigned artists simply by typing in a mainstream artist name.

A Book with a Theme Song?
Tue, 13 Nov 2007, 08:32:46 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
DALLAS, Texas - Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's not a song book or a singing book, though technologically possible, but buyers of the new novella anthology, 'The Pilgrimage & Dark Spaces: Collected short works of fictional drama' (ISBN: 9780978713003), are asked to broaden their reading experience with a little original music accompaniment. The book written by Randy Doyle Hazlett and newly released by Christian Artist's Workshop directs readership to contemporary music extras.

Young Pop Singer Claims Songs Stolen, Distributed Online
Mon, 05 Nov 2007, 12:08:34 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nov. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Killian Wells, an up-and-coming young pop singer, songwriter and producer, has allegedly become the target of a stalker from British Columbia, Canada, according to his label Inferno Records. Wells claims the overly zealous fan has e-mailed and made multiple phone calls to his Manhattan recording studio posing as a DJ from a phony radio station in an attempt to obtain unreleased tracks and to set up an interview.

Street Attack to Launch Social Media Campaign for OurStage Facebook Application
Tue, 30 Oct 2007, 16:17:22 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
BOSTON, Mass. - Oct. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OurStage.com, an online community that allows independent musicians and filmmakers to compete for recognition and prizes by connecting directly with fans, has signed on to work with Street Attack to promote the new OurStage Facebook application. Street Attack will be launching an online viral campaign in November 2007.

BETA Records Partners with Limelight Networks for Internet Streaming and Downloading of Songs and Videos
Mon, 24 Sep 2007, 19:23:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Limelight Networks to allow users to stream and download songs and videos at lightning speeds. Using their reliable network to distribute content globally, music fans will enjoy a high-quality rich media experience.

Music on New Album is Classy Yet Casual and was Designed to Help Listeners Find New Ways of Thinking
Mon, 24 Sep 2007, 05:17:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With a new genre of music called axuality, guitarist Brian Butler is composing and performing music with a lofty goal: to improve listeners' mental outlook while enjoying cool, unique guitar playing. Whether performing live or when recording his just-released album, also entitled 'Axuality,' Brian Butler improvises layers of sounds in order to emphasize the purity of the creative process.

Sphinx Brings Diversity to Carnegie Hall
Thu, 06 Sep 2007, 21:23:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Approximately 25-percent of Americans are Black or Latino. In our nation's professional orchestras however, Blacks and Latinos combined comprise approximately 4-percent of the musicians. On September 25, The Sphinx Organization, the non-profit organization dedicated to building diversity in classical music, will present the all Black and Latino Sphinx Chamber Orchestra and Harlem Quartet at Carnegie Hall.

Globalization of Online Record Company Continues With Launch of BETA Records UK
Tue, 04 Sep 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and LONDON, England - Sept. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETA Records, the online record company, officially launched BETA Records UK on September 1, opening a London office and a portal for music lovers and artists of every style. Following the success of BETA Records in the USA, Germany and Mexico, company founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel are moving forward.

Crazed and Dazed Remix Contest Brings Global Chart Toppers Together with Indie Remixers
Tue, 04 Sep 2007, 04:15:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DJs, remixers and music-lovers everywhere can share in the celebration surrounding the release of the new G-Man album 'Crazed + Dazed' (UPC 6-75604-10252-0) by remixing one of the tracks and/or including it in a club or on-air 'set' and sending a recording for consideration to G-Man Music in Los Angeles.

LA METRO Presents Prog-Rock Band CANON Live at Union Station
Mon, 27 Aug 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) features progressive rock band, CANON in an unprecedented environmental event at Union Station (GO METRO to see CANON!), on Saturday, September 8, 2007, 8:00 P.M. at The Old Ticket Room. The only way to attend the concert is to arrive via the Metro subway or bus and by presenting a valid Metro, Metrolink or bus pass (FREE for Metro and Metrolink patrons).

Roman Carter, Tom Rothrock Project Relaunches Bong Load Record Label
Fri, 24 Aug 2007, 16:57:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Artist, producer, and film composer Tom Rothrock, legendary vocalist Roman Carter, and a host of studio session pros have completed a unique collaborative project titled: ROMAN CARTER 'NEVER SLOW DOWN.' A full length release is due out November 6th, 2007, on the recently re-launched independent Bong Load Custom Records label.

Sdoia-Satz Announces Opening of Division of Music Education Consultants and Clinicians (DIMECC)
Tue, 21 Aug 2007, 18:32:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MIAMI, Fla. - Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ms. Phyllis Sdoia-Satz, well-known educator, author, pianist, composer, clinician, lecturer and Owner/Executive Director of the prestigious music school, Sdoia-Satz Music Institute (The Husky Gang School) in Miami, Florida has, this week, announced the opening of a new division of the school: DIMECC, the Division of Music Education Consultants and Clinicians.

Rockwilder Pays Out $100K to Indie Producers and Launches New Web Site to Continue Success
Wed, 01 Aug 2007, 14:30:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Aug. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After the overwhelming success of Rocbeats.com and Rocbattle.com, Grammy award-winning producer, Rockwilder, is ready to take his online success to the next level; he has launched a third site that is currently in beta phase - RocMP3.com.

CRAZED + DAZED is Title and Description of New Album by DJ Insane and The G-Man
Wed, 01 Aug 2007, 05:06:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Aug. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The full title of the new DJ Insane and The G-Man album (UPC 6-75604-10252-0) is 'CRAZED + DAZED: An Experiment in Stimulating Psychotomimetic Manifestations Through the Use of Subliminal Bass Tones, Phase-Shifted Harmonics, Ultra Aural Distortion and the Relentless Application of Thump for the Rump.' But you can just call it 'Crazed.'

Want2BDiscovered.com Gives Global Exposure to Indie Artists via Live Webcasts
Tue, 24 Jul 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - July 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Are you a frustrated musician or vocalist seeking a record deal? Are you an unsigned or indie music artist who is looking for that first big break? Want2BDiscovered.com, LLC is giving unsigned artists more exposure than any other web site and has launched a seven-month urban talent competition - the Urban Showcase Series - to help get musicians discovered and the public involved.

BETA Records Opens a New Recording Studio for Musicians Seeking the Highest Quality Audio and the Ability to Make Videos at the Same Time
Thu, 19 Jul 2007, 18:49:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - July 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the opening of the new BETA Studio in the Los Angeles facilities of BETA Records, musicians have a new home for creativity. 'New Studio is 1,500 Sq. Ft. of Sonic Magic!' says Otis Williams, Lead Singer of Legendary Recording Artists, The Temptations.

JSM Music Produces Music for New Chevy Tahoe Ad Campaign Featuring Mary J Blige
Mon, 02 Jul 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - July 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JSM Music owner and executive producer Joel Simon and his studio will have their own cause to celebrate at this week's BET Awards. Tuesday night's awards will include the world premiere of a new TV commercial featuring Mary J Blige - part of a campaign for Chevy Tahoe - for which Simon and JSM Music played a key role.

AR Select Announces Battle of the Bands Winner at BB King's!
Tue, 26 Jun 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - June 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A&R Select, a full service artist development and marketing firm for independent artists and bands announces that IDASAS from Redlands, California, has won the 2007 Battle of the Bands competition at BB King's, located at Universal's Citywalk.

Protectomatic Music and Entertainment is Proud to Introduce Stretching Madness, a Band That Delivers Hard Rock for the Front Row
Tue, 19 Jun 2007, 02:32:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SEATTLE, Wash. - June 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Protectomatic Music and Entertainment (PME) proudly announces the release of Escape Plan, the new extended play album by Stretching Madness on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007. The first single off of Escape Plan, entitled 'Lies in My Head,' is also being released. In conjunction with the new single and album, PME and Stretching Madness will be launching a new website.

Protectomatic Music and Entertainment is Proud to Introduce Jeremiah, a Gentleman of Soul, and His New Recording 'Love Notes'
Thu, 14 Jun 2007, 02:36:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SEATTLE, Wash. - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Protectomatic Music and Entertainment (PME) proudly announces the release of Jeremiah's new album, 'Love Notes,' on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007. The first single off of Jeremiah's recording, entitled, 'Did I tell you,' is also being released. In conjunction with the new single and album, PME and Jeremiah will be launching a new website at jsongz.com.

Hop Productions is Proud to Announce the Release of Fodakis, the New Album from Das Vibenbass and a Release Performance in Seattle at Neumo's
Tue, 12 Jun 2007, 05:40:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SEATTLE, Wash. - June 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hop Productions proudly announces the release of Fodakis, the new album by Das Vibenbass on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007. The Seattle quartet that is, 'crushing the borders of Jazz,' presents Fodakis - a collection of songs that consciously challenge cultural assumptions about the jazz medium

Rock Festival to be Held on June 24th
Wed, 30 May 2007, 19:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
ANAHEIM, Calif. - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A benefit concert in the name of original Iron Butterfly bass player Lee Dorman will be held Sunday June 24th at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim, next to the Honda Center. Iron Butterfly shook the music world in 1968 with the release of the monumental LP, 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,' featuring the 17 minute side-long track that outsold every record in the history of recorded music.

Minnetonka Audio Ships AudioTools(TM) Batch Pro(TM)
Thu, 24 May 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
MINNETONKA, Minn. - May 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Minnetonka Audio Software ships AudioTools(TM) Batch Pro(TM), an out-of-the-box application that will revolutionize the way audio assets are managed and processed. Batch Pro is the industry's first fully automated processing tool for audio assets.

Pitch Control TV Exposes the Best in Southern Hip Hop
Tue, 22 May 2007, 22:30:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
HOUSTON, Texas - May 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pitch Control TV launches two new DVDs and announces a new and exciting Internet television show that is designed to entertain and entice Hip Hop music lovers, nationwide. Based in Houston, the focus is primarily on southern artists, but Pitch Control TV also showcases independent and major-label artists, coast-to-coast.

mTraks Music Community Launching Public Beta Website
Wed, 16 May 2007, 05:15:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - May 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- mTraks, Inc. announces the official launch of its public beta website, now open. mTraks(TM) is a killer social music community and digital music marketplace. mTraks has raised $550,000 from a consortium of private angel investors and is represented by Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati.

Send2Press Newswire Joins Sponsors of the A&R Select Battle of the Bands at BB King's Hollywood
Wed, 09 May 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORRANCE, Calif. - May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Send2Press(R), a leading targeted newswire service (a service of Neotrope(R)), announced today it has joined the sponsors of the 12-week Battle of the Bands, hosted by A&R Select, the music industry's benchmark in independent promotion and marketing. Over 80 local and regional bands will perform for an industry panel of well-known record labels, music supervisors, managers, music directors, and publishers. Other sponsors for the event include Music Saves Lives and Sam Ash.

BETA Records Partners with Synthesis to Provide a Digital Indie Music Magazine
Fri, 04 May 2007, 23:20:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Synthesis to provide a captivating digital indie music magazine for their users. Synthesis will publish a digital multimedia magazine on a regular basis featuring select BETA artists.

BETA Records Partners with Fliptrack to Provide Music Video Creation Tools
Thu, 03 May 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Fliptrack to provide music video creation tools for their artists and listeners. Fliptrack's technology will enable BETA artists to easily create music videos of their songs to express themselves in a simple way and with a wide reach.

BETA Records Partners with MyStrands to Provide Personalized Music Recommendations
Thu, 03 May 2007, 21:30:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with MyStrands to provide personalized music recommendations for their listeners. MyStrands' behavior-based recommender engine and community building technology will be used to create a customized experience for each individual user of BETA's upcoming social music community.

BETA Records Partners with Javien to Provide a Complete Commerce Solution for Music
Mon, 30 Apr 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Apr. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georg van Handel (CEO) and Chris Honetschlaeger (President) with BETA Records, LLC, announced today that they will partner with Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc. to provide a complete solution for the sale of music, merchandise, and other content from their artists within BETA's upcoming social music community.

Indie Artists Invited to Party and Network With Record Executives from Around the World
Fri, 20 Apr 2007, 21:07:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Apr. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you are an unsigned music artist, BETA Records invites you to a special event May 1st at the Sunset Strip Key Club as part of MUSEXPO 2007, the annual gathering of the world's leading music executives, producers, managers, and new media content experts.

Online Record Company Widens its Global Reach with Launch of BETA Records Mexico
Thu, 19 Apr 2007, 15:06:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Apr. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETA Records Mexico announces additional international expansion which follows the success enjoyed by U.S. and German sites of the online record company headed by founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel. Beginning the first of May, BETA Records is opening its online portal to singers and bands based in Mexico.

SoJo Artist Management Welcomes New York Based Live Society to its Artist Roster
Wed, 18 Apr 2007, 18:04:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Apr. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SoJo Artist Management is pleased to announce the recent signing of New York based Live Society. Hot off their New York win of Bodog's $1 Million Battle of the Band competition, the band is ready to take the world by storm. Representing a modern day twist on the R&B and Classic Pop sound.

A&R Select Hosts Battle of the Bands at BB King's
Mon, 16 Apr 2007, 23:59:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Apr. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A&R Select, the music industry's benchmark in independent promotion and marketing, is currently hosting an online Battle of the Bands competition held at BB King's Bar and Grille, located at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, Calif. Over 80 local and regional bands will perform, every Monday for 12 weeks starting in April.

Portland Artist Zack Orr Releases a New Eclectic Album With an Innovative Method of Distributing a Single Every Month for a Year
Tue, 03 Apr 2007, 04:19:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
PORTLAND, Ore. - Apr. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Zack Orr Music proudly announces the release of 'Francisco the Man.' Francisco the Man is 12 songs, each coinciding with the months in a year. As the album progresses through the four seasons, the instrumentation and overall sound changes as well.

The Blankies Release Three New Albums
Thu, 29 Mar 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Mar. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Power Arts Company, Inc. release a three album series for the Kindergarten and Pre-K crowd performed by a new cartoon band called The Blankies(TM). The songs not only overcome the 'babyish' sound of most children's music, they also address three important uses of music.

Popular Houston Radio Morning Show Host Releases New CD Under Alter-Ego Mista Madd
Mon, 26 Mar 2007, 18:18:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOUSTON, Texas - Mar. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paid in Full Entertainment, Inc. releases on Tuesday the new CD from DJ / artist Mista Madd which is being distributed by Memphis based Select-o-Hits distribution. The new CD covers various topics and features Houston notables Paul Wall, Slim Thug, HAWK, Lil Flip, Chamillionaire, Shei Atkins and others.

One Man-One Bass Show 'Nukular Tulips' to Surprise Audiences, 3/24 in NYC
Mon, 19 Mar 2007, 20:30:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Mar. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Acclaimed jazz bassist Jay Leonhart will premiere his new one man-one bass show, Nukular Tulips(TM) on March 24 at Stage Left Studio in New York City. Leonhart, who has played with everyone from Tony Bennett to Queen Latifah, still seems to have enough time in between bass notes to allow him to take a good look around the world to see what's going on.

A&R Select Helps Artists Affected by Hurricane Katrina
Wed, 14 Mar 2007, 17:01:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Mar. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A&R Select, the music industry's benchmark in independent promotion and marketing, has recently extended a helping hand to many artists affected by the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina. A&R Select's timely and heartfelt outreach is an important part of their vow to assist musical artists in underprivileged circumstances.

MIHN Records Releases CDs to Rock the Music World While Raising Funds for Charitable Organizations
Mon, 12 Mar 2007, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Mar. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Two new CDs - 'Spirit of America' and 'She Dances' - have been released by Make it Happen Now (MIHN) Records, a new recording company in Memphis, TN. Inspired by the outpouring of human and corporate assistance after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and a desire to support American troops, Spirit of America was created.

Saving the World from Bad Music, Golosio Publishing is Formed for Songs, Soundtracks and Commercials
Sun, 11 Mar 2007, 17:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Mar. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Electronic artist The G-Man and country keyboard player Doug Colosio announce the formation of Golosio Publishing, a music licensing company which will supply songs for film, TV, games and commercials.

Minnetonka Audio Announces AudioTools Consult
Thu, 08 Mar 2007, 16:15:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MINNETONKA, Minn. - Mar. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Minnetonka Audio Software announces AudioTools(TM) Consult(TM), a workflow assessment, custom engineering and software development service designed to automate complex audio workflow processes.

News About The Husky Gang Music School - Celebrating its 50th Anniversary
Tue, 06 Mar 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
MIAMI, Fla. - Mar. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sdoia-Satz Music Institute (The Husky Gang School), the prestigious, private music school in Miami with a reputation for outstanding musical excellence, is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is offering a $100 discount on its $250 two hour comprehensive- aptitude test, available only until March 15, 2007.

Dancing Diva Releases CD Where Tango Meets Electronic Beats
Wed, 28 Feb 2007, 22:34:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MUNICH, BAVARIA, Germany - Feb. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sonja Armisen, Tango Fusion Club founder, announces the release of a second CD, 'TangoFusionClub Volume Two: Electronic Tango Flavoured Beats,' which has a distinctly refined, and electronic flavor.

You Can Be an A&R Rep for BETA Records
Wed, 14 Feb 2007, 00:14:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The online record company, BETA Records, invites you to accept a paying job with their company. According to BETA founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel, you can become an A&R (artist & repertoire) representative and turn your love of music into cash.

Ringtone Widget for Indie Artists Closes Gap Between BETA Records and Major Labels
Sun, 04 Feb 2007, 19:30:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETA Records and founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel are making it possible for independent musicians to take advantage of the communication and promotional advantages of ringtones.

New Young Artists Concert Series Sizzles with Multi-Cultural Sounds and Stunning Performers
Thu, 18 Jan 2007, 22:55:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
QUEENS, N.Y. - Jan. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning mixes the rich, vibrant and scintillating sound of four continents in its New Young Artists (NYA) concert series scheduled for Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m.

World's Craziest Music Video Launched for First Single from The Crazed + Dazed Album
Mon, 08 Jan 2007, 13:52:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jan. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As befits anything from an album by DJ Insane and The G-Man, the first music video is one of the strangest ever posted online. The opening track, entitled 'Trans Addiction,' from the U.S. album CRAZED + DAZED (Delvian Records, UPC 6-75604-10252-0), has prompted an advertising copywriter in India to use open source film footage by an avant-garde German director to create the 'Trans Addiction Wine Symphony.'

BandDigs Gives Bands Global Exposure, Fans Unprecedented Access
Tue, 02 Jan 2007, 19:42:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WINDHAM, N.H. - Jan. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Yellow Brick Road Entertainment LLC announces the launch of BandDigs.com 1.0, a first-of-its-kind interactive music web community that revolutionizes the way bands and fans communicate. Bands utilize BandDigs to video chat with their fans (large numbers of people at once) and to stream live video broadcasts from back stage at venues, their rehearsal spaces, recording studios and even clubs.

Hendelman and Leonhart Inaugurate Great Duets Series, Jan 12 in NYC
Fri, 15 Dec 2006, 23:05:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Dec. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman joins New York jazz bassist Jay Leonhart to inaugurate a new jazz series called 'Great Duets' at the recital hall and piano showroom of AC Pianocraft at 333 West 52nd. St. in New York on Friday, January 12, 2007.

Not Your Kid's Music Store Anymore
Mon, 11 Dec 2006, 19:55:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SWANZEY, N.H. - Dec. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- UrbanBoomer, the online entertainment/social networking site targeting the 35-60 demographic, announced the launch of its digital music download store UBTunes. The site, www.ubtunes.com is aesthetically appealing, more reminiscent of a neighborhood record store with browse features for a host of sub-genres such as 60's Soul, Lounge and Exotica, Jazz, 70's Rock, etc. and has colorful, informative and easy to read graphics. Price wise, UBTunes offers lower prices than most top level content download sites with an 88-cent song price.

Hollywood Music Company Enables MySpace Musicians to Make Industry Deals
Thu, 28 Sep 2006, 19:18:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Sept. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- L.A. based, A&R Select offers artist development and marketing services for online musicians. Historically, A&R refers to 'Artist and Repertoire,' a job title given to the label representatives that discover and groom new talent for success. A&R Select's staff gives the tools and resources for songwriters and performers to develop and market themselves to labels, publishers, film, television and video game companies through their MySpace music sites.

Midwest Cities Brace Themselves in Anticipation of the Delicious ROX Festival 2006
Tue, 05 Sep 2006, 16:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sept. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ANDARO Entertainment & REVOLVER Magazine in association with MONSTER Energy Drinks & BUDWEISER the KING of BEERS Present: THE DELICIOUS ROX FESTIVAL 2006. The Midwest's all-ages, all-day premier showcase for up-and-coming & unsigned talent.

20 Amps Signs to SoJo Artist Management
Tue, 15 Aug 2006, 18:23:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, NY - Aug. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 20 Amps, one of New York / New Jersey's hardest rocking bands, has recently signed with SoJo Artist Management. SoJo will be coordinating all efforts with record labels, radio, retail and publicity.

Acossi Records Announces New Releases and Update
Mon, 14 Aug 2006, 22:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ - Aug. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Acossi Records, whose first compilation 'Vol 1, Acossi Movement,' with music tracks of different artist's music, which has hit it off on the record pool and international radio chart, has now come out with their second compilation 'Acossi Transition Vol 2 / Progressive & Trance Venture.'

Send2Press Newswire to Sponsor NARIP Music Marketing and PR Seminar
Thu, 27 Jul 2006, 16:58:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, CA - July 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Send2Press(R), a leading targeted newswire service, announced today it will sponsor a record industry workshop presented by the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP), entitled 'Getting Ink & Working the 'Net: Secrets, Tips & Tricks of Publicity & PR.' The event instructor is Scott G 'The G-Man,' a successful recording artist and marketing guru, and will take place Tuesday, August 15th, 2006 at the Beverly Garland Theater in Studio City, California.

Up-and-Coming Latin Pop and R & B Artist Makes Orlando Debut
Tue, 18 Jul 2006, 18:10:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
ORLANDO, FL - July 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the astronomical success of American Idol, there's no question that America loves to cheer for up-and-coming music stars. Orlando will have an opportunity to help create a new pop star in Latin beauty, Belinda Rio, when she makes her concert debut at the Orlando Repertory Theatre Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday,

Celebrating Black Music Month at The White House
Fri, 14 Jul 2006, 17:56:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
NEW ORLEANS, LA - July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- President George W. Bush hosted an exclusive performance of musical talent in support of New Orleans in the East Room of the White House this past month, and proclaimed the month of June to be Black Music Month. The President strongly acknowledged the impact of New Orleans music in African American culture during his proclamation speech, and encouraged attendees to lend their support. Invited Guests also included PopAgee Johnson, the founder of the New Orleans Music Hall of Fame.

Boingo Gets Toasted - Independent Record Label Pays Homage to Influential Artists
Mon, 10 Jul 2006, 23:43:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons
SEATTLE, WA - July 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent series of live and Internet-based announcements, executives for Seattle-based independent record label, Dep't of Records revealed the forthcoming release of their first production, Drink to Bones That Turn to Dust: A Toast to Oingo Boingo.

Linq Announces the Release of Her Second Album, 'Fast Moving Dream,' Available Everywhere Today
Tue, 13 Jun 2006, 17:38:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons
SPRINGFIELD, MA - June 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Protectomatic Music Inc. and Linqsongs Publishing proudly announce the release of 'Fast Moving Dream,' the new album by Linq. Fast Moving Dream is fresh, uncompromising, decidedly un-stodgy, and lush with life experience. This unique album reflects a woman who has found her groove: strongly vulnerable, irresistibly passionate, and dynamically humanistic.

Music Group 'Brainchild' and Narconon Team Up to Release Video that Depicts Real-Life Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Mon, 05 Jun 2006, 23:47:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
TROIS-RIVIERES, QUEBEC, Canada - June 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Narconon has recently released the draft version of the 'Losing Control' video-clip with a goal of generating interest for drug education and prevention. The song, 'Losing Control,' recorded in the video clip, was created by Brainchild, a musical group that is gradually making its mark in the music world.

Call for All States to Take Record Companies to Court
Thu, 18 May 2006, 22:23:00 GMT — Edited by Carly M. Zander
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Writing in his 'Communication Nation' column exclusively for Advertising Industry Newswire(TM), Scott G (recording artist THE G-MAN) makes a startling suggestion: 49 more states should sue the major record companies.

Organ Concerts Mark 1906 San Francisco Music Culture by Organist Keith Thompson April 22 and 23
Wed, 19 Apr 2006, 00:23:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Apr. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Keith Thompson plays an organ program highlighting the popular culture of 1906 San Francisco and its Earthquake at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA on April 22 and 23, Eugene Dong, an independent music producer, announced today.

Special Exercises Help Beginning Guitarists Learn Faster
Wed, 05 Apr 2006, 17:39:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
HOUSTON, TX - Apr. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you've gotten frustrated with learning to play the guitar, don't give up yet. Greg Varhaug, of Greg's Guitar Lessons, is a Houston musician and guitar teacher who has spent over 15 years developing and testing effective learning shortcuts for guitarists, and he offers some unique advice to aspiring players.

Music-Media Offers Royalty Free Music Over the Internet
Mon, 03 Apr 2006, 16:01:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
MADRID, Spain - Apr. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music-Media, a company dedicated to the composition of music for films, television, publicity, and web sites, is revolutionising the music market by offering royalty free music over the Internet. At the same time it is proposing a semi-exclusivity system which allows you to sell each song a limited number of times, thereby offering your customers a more exclusive product.

U.S. Tour for Irish Guitarist Extraordinaire Bernie Torme Announced
Wed, 29 Mar 2006, 20:53:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
VALHALLA, NY - Mar. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wild West Promotions has signed a letter of intent with Guy-McCoy-Torme, (GMT) featuring Irish Guitarist Bernie Torme, agreeing to a tour of the U.S. this fall. The GMT U.S. Tour intends stops in the north-east and other U.S. cities.

Three Friends - One Childhood Dream - Five AWA Nominations
Thu, 23 Mar 2006, 15:42:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
JASPER, TX - Mar. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Childhood dreams can come true and the Tailor Made Band is living proof of that. With their debut album 'Texas Swings Again' released late 2005 this young Western Swing band has racked up five nominations from the Academy of Western Artists, among them Western Swing group of the year, album of the year, and song of the year. With three time Grammy nominee Dave Alexander producing the album, and featured artists like Eddie Hurd and Ricky Turpin, the goal of tapping into that old vintage sound was accomplished.

Acclaimed Jazz Bassist and Composer Jay Leonhart Celebrates His Life in Music with One-Man (and One-Bass) Jazz Cabaret Show
Mon, 20 Mar 2006, 19:47:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - Mar. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What do you get a first-call jazz bassist who has played behind everyone from Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra to Carly Simon and Sting, whose compositions have been recorded by artists ranging from Blossom Dearie and John Pizzarelli to Lee Konitz and Gary Burton, and whose non-stop poetry writing has produced thousands of examples of jazz verse and more than 100 published songs? Why, a show of his own, of course!

New Album from The G-Man Released With Controversial Cover
Tue, 21 Feb 2006, 07:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, CA - Feb. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scott G, who records as The G-Man), has released his 5th full-length CD entitled MOTION POTION with a cover design that some church groups find suggestive and disturbing.

Solo Performer Show Controller Version 3 Sports a New User Interface and Improved Lighting Control Functionality
Fri, 17 Feb 2006, 05:59:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Feb. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alien Apparatus Company, Inc. releases Solo Performer Show Controller version 3. Solo Performer Show Controller is a system for controlling the background music, lyrics displays, MIDI effects, and light shows for musicians. The system is unique in that all functionality can be controlled by the musician while performing by using a six-button foot controller to control software that runs on Windows and Macintosh computers.

Rodney Jerkins Nominated For a Grammy
Wed, 01 Feb 2006, 16:49:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, NY - Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Grammy Award Winner and Super Music Producer Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins has won several Grammy Awards and Nominations throughout his career, and once again, has receive yet another Grammy(R) Nomination for the hit song 'Cater 2 U' performed by the sensational female group Destiny's Child. The last two years was phenomenal for Rodney and his Darkchild Production and Writing Team, it was announced today by Serious Publicity Company, LLC.

Soundrangers.com is the Virtual Sound Design Tool
Fri, 27 Jan 2006, 14:44:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SEATTLE, WA - Jan. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Soundrangers, founded in 1998, was the first online sound effects and royalty free music service to specialize in creating sound specifically designed for interactive media, such as websites and video games. From the beginning the focus of their library was to offer high quality content for bandwidth sensitive applications, while utilizing a website delivery system focused on quick and easy sound auditioning, selection and purchase.

TicketsR.com Joins Vladimir Spivakov and the Moscow Virtuosos to Celebrate 25 Years of Music
Mon, 09 Jan 2006, 19:10:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, CA - Jan. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TicketsR.com today announced that tickets for the world-famous Vladimir Spivakov and the Moscow Virtuosos concert, celebrating 25 years of music, are now on sale at www.TicketsR.com. Spivakov and his orchestra will grace the stage in San Diego at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre on Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. They will follow up with a Los Angeles performance on Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilshire Ebell Theater.

Mark Mclaughlin, VIBE Magazine January Free Agent Pick Featuring His New Single 'Brooklyn'
Fri, 06 Jan 2006, 12:23:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, NY - Jan. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VIBE Magazine's January issue features unsigned draft pick Mark McLaughlin. Based on the R & B single 'Brooklyn' VIBE states, 'McLaughlin pays homage to hip hop heroes and reminisces over summer park jams in his street-hardened baritone.'

National Recording Artist Lemme to Entertain Troops in Asian Rim
Wed, 21 Dec 2005, 16:06:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WASHINGTON, DC - Dec. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- National recording artist Lemme (pronounced LEM MEEH) will bring her brand of sultry, funky and jazzy sounds to our troops in Guam, Korea, Okinawa and Japan from December 29, 2005 to January 23, 2006. Lemme was selected from among hundreds of bands nationally to perform for our troops. This tour is sponsored by Captain Trevor Garrett, Armed Forces Entertainment and Dwight Mims, Media Business Concepts.

Change in Concert Time: THE NUTCRACKER SUITE Organ Concert in SF December 24 will Begin at 3 PM
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 18:48:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Dec. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Keith Thompson will play Holiday favorites of Mulet, Purvis, Bach, Delius and Tchaikovsky on the Skinner Symphonic Pipe Organ at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA on Christmas eve, December 24, 2005, at 3 PM, instead of the previously scheduled, 4 PM Eugene Dong, an independent music producer, announced today, to accommodate an earlier closing of the museum

Recording Artist Heather Schmid Performs in Pakistan for Aid Relief
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 19:47:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - Dec. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Boston based recording artist Heather Schmid just returned from performing her pop/rock music for 10 days in Pakistan for audiences up to 20,000 including a special performance for the Prime Minister at the governors' mansion. Heather was interviewed by every major television station and most newspapers covered her arrival. Heather was hailed by Ptv, the nation's largest television station, as an ambassador of peace and the hit of the world music festival in which she participated.

Holiday Organ Concerts Feature THE NUTCRACKER SUITE transcribed by Organist Keith Thompson in SF December 10, 11 and 24
Fri, 02 Dec 2005, 19:38:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Dec. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Keith Thompson will play Holiday favorites of Mulet, Purvis, Bach, Delius and Tchaikovsky on the Skinner Symphonic Pipe Organ at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA on December 10, 11 and Christmas eve, December 24, 2005, Eugene Dong, an independent music producer, announced today.

Sdoia-Satz Music Institute - The Husky Gang School - Offers OnLine Interactive Music Instruction
Tue, 08 Nov 2005, 20:15:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
MIAMI, FL - Nov. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sdoia-Satz Music Institute (The Husky Gang School), is offering an exciting NEW program: OnLine Interactive Music Instruction for students with high-speed Internet connections. At present, only piano instruction is available online. In the near future, the school will add other instruments and voice to this program, Using the same fine instructors for which the school is famous, students in the online program are now able to SEE and HEAR their teachers and vice versa.

'Dark Side of the Moon A Cappella' Ships December 1, 2005 from VOCOMOTION
Tue, 08 Nov 2005, 17:34:00 GMT — Edited by Beverly West
CHICAGO, IL - Nov. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VOCOMOTION, dedicated to the development, recording, and promotion of vocal music, today announced that its latest release 'Dark Side of the Moon A Cappella,' an all-vocal version of Pink Floyd's magnum opus 'Dark Side of the Moon' will go on sale on December 1st, 2005.

CD Baby and Independent Musicians Donate $165,000 in CD Sales to Red Cross
Tue, 25 Oct 2005, 14:12:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PORTLAND, OR - Oct. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com) announced today that they raised a total of $165,000 over the past 7 weeks in concert with independent musicians and record labels who banded together to donate proceeds from their online CD music sales. The funds raised were sent directly to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund through the Portland Oregon branch.

Cirlinca Launches DVD-Audio Authoring for Consumers
Fri, 23 Sep 2005, 11:12:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - September 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative software developer Cirlinca (www.cirlinca.com) announces the introduction of DVD-Audio Solo, the first PC based application to enable the creation of DVD-Audio discs for a consumer friendly price of $34.95.

De-U Records National Recording Artist Lemme's CD Entitled 'Take The Time' to be Released October 11, 2005
Thu, 22 Sep 2005, 11:39:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WASHINGTON, DC - September 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- National R & B recording artist Lemme will release her debut CD entitled, 'Take The Time' on October 11th, 2005 on the De-U Records label. Lemme is no stranger to success. She toured with acclaimed rap group 'The Sporty Thievz' and appeared with them on the BET Soundstage Television series.

The Sounds of Hispanic Heritage Month Are at Tower Records
Thu, 22 Sep 2005, 10:36:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - September 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tower Records is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with fans of Latin entertainment by providing a 15% sale on all Latin CDs, Music DVD's and Cine Latino DVD titles. Not only that, Tower Records continues to help provide the quintessential Latin music experience by participating in major events, such as El Grito, Fiestas Patrias, the Orange County Latino Film Festival and the Luis Miguel concert series at the Gibson Amphitheatre, in addition to providing in-store events featuring rising bands such as Cabula and Profecia.

Opening of the Vaults Reveals Forgotten Pinetop Perkins Recordings
Mon, 12 Sep 2005, 14:51:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SWANZEY, NH - September 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In conjunction with Deluge Entertainment, 95North Records has re-released two forgotten Pinetop Perkins releases long out of print. The scheduled re-release date is September 27, 2005. 'On Top,' recorded in 1992, features an all-star cast of Blues greats including Jerry Portnoy, Paul Rishell, David Maxwell and Ron Levy. Award winning blues producer Randy Labbe worked on these memorable sessions, adding 'This is arguably some of Pinetop's best work... this recording was received with great critical acclaim when it was released for a short time in 1992.'

CD Baby Musicians Donate CD Sales to Red Cross
Thu, 01 Sep 2005, 11:11:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PORTLAND, Ore. - September 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Musicians, bands, and independent record labels joined with CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com) today in "banding together" to donate their entire wholesale price on music sales to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund.

Musician and Journalist Christopher Simmons Joins Other Electronic Musicians on CD Baby Donating CD Sales to Red Cross
Wed, 31 Aug 2005, 19:39:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. - August 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Musician, author, artist and photographer Christopher Laird Simmons (www.SimChris.com) joined hundreds of other musicians, bands, and independent record labels today in 'banding together' with CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com) to donate their entire wholesale price on music sales to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund.

The Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) Announces Upcoming Annual Benefit Music Festival, Divafest 9
Wed, 10 Aug 2005, 19:07:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - August 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) is pleased to announce the upcoming annual benefit music festival, Divafest 9, which will take place on September 17th-18th at The Inn at the Willows in Guerneville, California. The institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women and girls in music and music related business.