PIT STOP PLAYERS 2010-11 Season Opener: Broadway Musicians Reclaim Center Stage
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The Pit Stop Players, a thirteen-member instrumental ensemble, will play its opening concert of the season on Monday, September 27 at 7 p.m., at New York's Second Presbyterian Church, 6 W. 96th St. at Central Park West. The eclectic, genre-defying group will perform works by William Bolcom, Anthony Barrese, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Igor Stravinsky.
Fireworks, Adult Toys and Holiday Sights Highlight the Surreal New Video from Jonny Harmonic
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Starting with nudie-cutie footage from the 1950s, the music video to 'Explosive Chill' by Jonny Harmonic proceeds to travel the world both literally and figuratively. The wide variety of imagery perfectly suits the eerie and pulsating music on 'We All Love Bright Shiny Things' album.
Scott Joss and Doug Colosio Play 'Classic Country' on New Album
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Real country by real musicians is the way to describe the new album by Scott Joss and Doug Colosio, 'A Couple of Strangers,' released by Golosio Publishing. The 13-track recording showcases many of the duo's favorite types of music, including Texas Swing, roadhouse roots, and 'good ole' cryin' in yer beer country tunes,' states John Scott G, managing partner of Golosio.
Hoxeyville Music Festival 2010 hits Northern Michigan August 20-22
WELLSTON, Mich. -- This year marks the eighth year of the Hoxeyville Music Festival. And, this week, festival organizers announced the addition of the world famous drumming duo - the Rhythm Devils - featuring Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, originally of the Grateful Dead.
Musical Cinematics: new EP by Paula Franceschi, 'Songs for Singles' features songs that are meant to make you see movies in...
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- While most artists want you to think about their music, Paula Franceschi wants you to think about images when playing her new EP, 'Songs for Singles' (Valjean Music). 'The songs are meant to make you see movies in your mind,' says Franceschi.
Smokescreen by JSG: John Scott G Song Gets Music Video from Golosio Publishing
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Helping songwriters in every way possible, Golosio Publishing creates music videos for artists who have recorded songs from their catalog. The latest is a song by John Scott G called 'Smokescreen,' and the video is now on both YouTube and FookMovie under the name 'Smokescreen by JSG.'
Bad Actor: Electronica Geek John Scott G goes Country with Merle Haggard
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Many music publishing companies feature multiple genres but John Scott G of Golosio Publishing is enjoying something unique: a song he co-wrote is on the new Merle Haggard album at the same time his groove-electronica songs are appearing on the new Jonny Harmonic album. 'I Am What I Am' (Vanguard Records) by Merle Haggard debuted at number 18 on the Billboard Country Albums chart with the song 'Bad Actor.'
U.S. Public Diplomacy Through Music: Kareem Salama Tours the Middle East
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- A key priority for the Obama Administration, as outlined in the President’s Cairo speech of June 4, 2009, is launching...
L.A. Talk Radio Personality Danielle Egnew Joins Music Industry Newswire as Contributing Editor
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Online-based recording industry publication adds noted music producer, recording artist, and on-air radio personality Danielle Egnew to its editorial staff. Egnew will contribute expertise on issues related to the business of music, album production, and independent film. Music Industry Newswire(TM) is a publication of Neotrope(R) Entertainment, established in California in 1983.
Composer Songwriter Jack Tempchin to Make U.K. Debut
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Jack Tempchin, a pioneering co-architect of the Southern California Sound, a classic country-rock movement popularized in the 1970s by The Eagles, will play his Diamond platinum hits live for three nights in the United Kingdom on April 28th, 29th and 30th, 2010, Night River Records announced today.
Bill Grimes and Willis Delony Join Opera Louisiane and All That Jazz at the Manship Theatre
BATON ROUGE, La. -- On Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., Opera Louisiane welcomes Spring with special guests jazz greats Bill Grimes and Willis Delony, as they join Robert Grayson and members of Opera Louisiane's Young Artists to present a new twist on both opera and jazz in the intimate setting of the Manship Theatre.
Money First: Jersey rap act teams with Lil' Wayne's Young Money producer on aspirational track
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Underground Music Award winning indie band MONEY FIRST announces the release of 'Lamborghini Lifestyle' as an online promotional single this weekend to encourage tri-state hip-hop fans and families feeling the current economic pinch. Formed by high school friends Boom Blake, iLL Kayn, Tranzatick, and JP in Trenton, New Jersey, MONEY FIRST won 'Best Rap Group' at the 2009 Underground Music Awards.
Gabe Hizer releases comical animated cartoon for first single from his new album
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gabe Hizer releases comical animated cartoon for first single from his new album. Two years ago, Gabe Hizer packed up his life and moved to Mexico with the intention of going into retirement after a long career in the law. After spending only four months in a small picturesque town, he was caught unawares and emerged with a reignited passion for music, including several new songs.
Conductor Joshua Rosenblum and Broadway Musicians Take Center Stage with Pit Stop Players Inaugural Concert
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The Pit Stop Players, a ten-member instrumental ensemble, will play its inaugural concert on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7...
Country Music Recording Artist Cledus T. Judd Catches Tiger Woods 'by the Tail' in New Parody Song
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The comedic assault on Tiger Woods continues with the Cledus T. Judd release of a parody of the classic country song...
Best Irish Band 2009: 50 Groups Enter Cross-Atlantic Irish Battle of the Bands
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- 50 bands from the U.S. and Ireland have taken their battle to YouTube to claim the title of "Best Irish...
Dionne Warwick Song 'Starlight' Released with All Proceeds Benefitting Starlight Children's Foundation
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Starlight Children's Foundation and New Gold Music Ltd. are excited to release the song "Starlight," sung by the legendary Dionne...
Viral YouTube Sensation: Bryant Oden's 'Duck Song' Waddling into Hearts of Teens
BOULDER, Colo. -- What music are teens into these days? Taylor Swift? Sure. Jonas Brothers? You bet. Beyonce? Absolutely. A simple children's song about...
Pitch Control TV is honoring H-Town's Fallen HipHop Soldiers in Vol. 3 of its Mixtape DVD Series
HOUSTON, Texas -- DJ Screw, HAWK, Big Moe, and Pimp C's influence on the sound and culture of Houston, TX is immeasurable. Aside from...
Chrysalis Vineyards announces 9th Annual Norton Wine and Bluegrass Festival in October
MIDDLEBURG, Va. -- Visit Chrysalis Vineyards (Middleburg, Virginia) in the midst of harvest and experience their hottest festival of the year. Enjoy bluegrass pickings...
Pitch Control TV Mixtape DVD series traveled to the East Coast to be recognized as a part of Country Rap Tunes
HOUSTON, Texas -- From the 3rd Coast to the East Coast and now nestled back home in the South, Pitch Control TV Mixtape DVD...
'The Trial of George W Bush' Debuts – Musical Satire for any MP3 Player or iPhone
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- At last! The trial we've all been waiting for. "The Trial of George W Bush" is a wicked satire with music,...
Brain Grenade announces 'D a' Thompson CD 'Disclaimer' and Seattle Release Party on 8.18.09
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Brain Grenade Entertainment (BGE) proudly announces the release date and CD Release Party for D.a. Thompson's new extended play album titled...
Houston Hip-Hop in Focus with Pitch Control Mixtape Volume 3
HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston has always been a hotbed of left-field musical talent, says Pitch Control TV (www.pitchcontroltv.com). They have always done things their...
Ben Deily's Varsity Drag Joins Evan Dando's Lemonheads for New York Show
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Nearly 20 years after leaving cult band The Lemonheads to return to college and "try to become a grown up,"...
