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  • Trombone Shorty Gives a Special Christmas Gift to New Orleans
  • Rockwilder Pays $100K to Indie Music Producers, Launches Web Site to Continue Music Marketing Success
  • Pop Singer Killian Wells Claims Songs Stolen, Distributed Online
  • CRAZED + DAZED is Title and Description of New Album by DJ Insane and The G-Man
  • Crazed and Dazed Remix Contest Brings Global Chart Toppers Together with Indie Remixers
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    Kentucky Acoustic Rock Musician Spins Up Live 6-State Tour of… Laundry Mats?

    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:22:14 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    BARDSTOWN, Ky. — 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.

    Willie Nelson Calls for Impeachment of Bush on The Alex Jones Show

    Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:09:43 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    Alex Jones ShowAUSTIN, Texas — American icon Willie Nelson says he supports efforts to impeach President Bush and “throw the bastards out,” adding that the administration will do anything to stay in power, including staging an event to cancel the election. In his second appearance this month, Nelson told The Alex Jones Show today that he supported Dennis Kucinich’s attempt to impeach Bush.

    SOLOW13 Brings the Heat with His Debut CD Release on Latin Thug Records: WARRIOR13

    Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:46:59 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. — 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 New Orleans

    Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:57 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    NEW ORLEANS, La. — 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.

    Touring Musician Jacob Hill to Compete in Mister International 2007

    Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:03:08 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    BOSTON, Mass. — Jacob Hill, a 24-year-old songwriter, musician, and model from Plymouth, Massachusetts, will represent the United States in the second Mister International pageant to be held in Kuching, Malaysia from December 20 to 31. In May 2006, Hill was hand-selected by Critical Beauty, a pageant website and pageant consulting firm based in Boston, via an online casting.

    B Real Brings the Heat with His New Release: The Gunslinger 3 - For A Few Dollars More

    Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:32:39 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. — 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.

    Pop Singer Killian Wells Claims Songs Stolen, Distributed Online

    Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:02:57 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    Killian WellsNEW YORK, N.Y. — 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. As a result, Wells has changed his phone number.

    Acclaimed Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky Comes to Los Angeles for One Night Only Performance

    Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:45:06 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. — International Productions, a Los Angeles based company, today announced that baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky will perform one live concert on the stage of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on November 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Accompanied by conductor Constantine Orbelian and the Russian Chamber Orchestra.

    Improvised Guitar Music on Brian Butler’s ‘Axuality’ Album is Aimed at the Head as well as the Heart

    Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:30:35 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    guitarist Brian ButlerMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — 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.

    Crazed and Dazed Remix Contest Brings Global Chart Toppers Together with Indie Remixers

    Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:52:39 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. — DJs, remixers and music-lovers everywhere can share in the celebration surrounding the release of the new G-Man album “Crazed and 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 17:53:27 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    GO METRO to see CANONLOS ANGELES, Calif. — 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.

    Roman Carter, Tom Rothrock Project Relaunches Bong Load Record Label

    Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:05:34 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    ROMAN CARTERLOS ANGELES, Calif. — 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.

    Rockwilder Pays $100K to Indie Music Producers, Launches Web Site to Continue Music Marketing Success

    Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:49:00 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    Rockwilder RocMP3NEW YORK, N.Y. — 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 15:46:04 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    CRAZED + DAZED CDLOS ANGELES, Calif. — 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.”

    A&R Select Announces Battle of the Bands Winner at BB King’s!

    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:39:01 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    IDASASHOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Music Industry 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.

    Stretching Madness, a Band That Delivers Hard Rock for the Front Row, Releases Their New EP, ‘Escape Plan’

    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:49:11 -0700 PDT
    by Christopher Laird Simmons - Staff Editor

    Stretching MadnessSEATTLE, Wash. (Music Industry Newswire) — Protectomatic Music and Entertainment (PME) proudly announces the release of Escape Plan, the new extended play album by Stretching Madness. 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 for the band.

    Moxie’s ‘Nourishing The Arts’ CD Release Party in Seattle

    Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:51:39 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    SEATTLE, Wash. (Music Industry Newswire) — On Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., an unprecedented 25% of Moxie’s sales will be donated to three artists that are making a difference as they go after their dreams while supporting charities they believe in at the same time.

    New York Musician Commemorates Bob Dylan’s Birthday at Infamous Greenwich Village Hangout

    Thu, 10 May 2007 00:32:28 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — On Saturday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m., Steve Urban, native New Yorker and ground-breaking musician, will celebrate the 66th birthday of musical legend, Bob Dylan, at Kenny’s Castaways, a well-known Dylan hangout on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village. Urban will honor classic Dylan tracks combined with original instrumentation.

    Ten GarageBand.com Artists Selected for Major Indie Doc Soundtrack

    Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:20:34 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    SEATTLE, Wash. — As a co-producer and music supervisor of the buzz-heavy indie flick “A Lawyer Walks into a Bar,” Evan Fitzmaurice had to match top-quality film content with a similarly powerful soundtrack. He began by looking online for original music aggregators, and was impressed by GarageBand’s “excellent interface and search function.”

    SoJo Artist Management Welcomes New York Based Live Society to its Artist Roster

    Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:57:00 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — 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, Live Society’s danceable grooves and rich harmony driven songs are sure to appeal to all ages.

    Portland Artist Zack Orr Releases a New Eclectic Album - Francisco the Man

    Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:36:22 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    Francisco the ManPORTLAND, Ore. — 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. Zack recorded natural sounds from each of the four seasons and arranged them as rhythmic beds and soundscapes throughout the record.

    The Blankies Release Three New Albums

    Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:30:03 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    The BlankiesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — 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

    Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:15:12 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    Mista MaddHOUSTON, Texas — Paid in Full Entertainment, Inc. released today 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.

    Dancing Diva Releases CD Where Tango Meets Electronic Beats

    Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:26:09 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    TangoFusionClub TwoMUNICH, Germany — 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. The decision to release this CD followed the amazing success of TangoFusionClub: Electronic Tango Beats Volume One.

    Ute Lemper in Concert - A Journey from Berlin to Los Angeles

    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:52:52 -0800 PST
    by Christopher Laird Simmons - Staff Editor

    Ute Lemper concertLOS ANGELES, Calif. — Personifying the cabaret genre, Ute Lemper is known for her moody interpretations of songbook standards, laced with witty asides and knowing looks, weaving an atmosphere that draws in audiences like few other performers today.

    1960’s Music Icon from ‘Dick and Dee Dee,’ Singer and Author Dee Dee Phelps to Appear at Village Books in Pacific Palisades

    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:31:12 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    Dee Dee PhelpsLOS ANGELES, Calif. — Author Dee Dee Phelps signs and talks about her memoir “Vinyl Highway” (ISBN-10: 1412073839) singing as Dick and Dee Dee, at Village Books, 1049 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades 90272 on Thursday evening, February 8th at 7:30 pm.

    Craziest Music Video in the World Launched for First Single from The Crazed + Dazed Album

    Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:07:18 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    Trans Addiction videoLOS ANGELES, Calif. — 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.”

    Bassist Jay Leonhart Presents Jazz at Symphony Space: Broadway Tunes to Swing

    Thu, 04 Jan 2007 22:06:21 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    Jay LeonhartNEW YORK, N.Y. — New York City audiences will have the rare opportunity on Sunday night, January 28, to hear “Jazz Hits from the Broadway Stage,” a swinging, intimate program of well-known Broadway show tunes performed by some of the city’s most-accomplished and well-known jazz musicians. It is sure to be a treat for general audiences and jazz lovers alike.

    Hendelman & Leonhart Inaugurate Great Duets Jazz Series, Jan 12 in NYC

    Tue, 19 Dec 2006 01:17:40 -0800 PST
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    Hendelman and LeonhartNEW YORK, N.Y. — 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. The new series is hosted in a gracious grand piano showroom on the ground floor directly off 52nd St.

    Author and Singer Dee Dee Phelps Introduced at the Book Publicists of Southern California Awards Dinner

    Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:29:21 -0700 PDT
    by Jesse JJ Jame - Staff Editor

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Dee Dee Phelps, author of “Vinyl Highway,” singing as Dick and Dee Dee in the Sixties (www.dickanddeedee.com) was introduced to a sold out audience by Book Publicists of Southern California founder Irwin Zucker, with comedian Fred Travalena and game show host Wink Martindale, at the 12th Annual IRWIN Awards dinner and program for Book Publicists of Southern California on October 11th in Studio City, California.



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