WALLKILL, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- Jonas Music Services announced its first 'Worst Press Kit Contest' with one selected winner receiving a custom designed press kit package worth $700.00.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Using music as a means to engage audiences worldwide, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that the American Music Abroad program is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 season.

LADY LAKE, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- Tickets starting at $35 are still available to see award-winning country-music mother and daughter legends Naomi and Wynonna Judd take their final Central Florida bow on the Last Encore Tour, October 15, 2011, as they headline The Grand Oaks Festival featuring The Judds, according to Alliance Healthcare Foundation President Ted Williams.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Pit Stop Players, a thirteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will kick off their third season with a concert at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The critically acclaimed group will offer creepy-themed music the night before Halloween, in a program titled 'Dark Side of the Tune.

LADY LAKE, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- Alliance Healthcare Foundation announces mother and daughter country legends Naomi and Wynonna Judd will make their final scheduled Central Florida stop on their Last Encore Tour, October 15, as headliners of The Grand Oaks Festival featuring The Judds. The event will benefit the Alliance Healthcare Foundation.

KALISPELL, Mont. /eNewsChannels/ -- Since its beginnings in summer 2009, Skull Church has delivered killer concerts from popular Christian artists and a clear gospel message to the Flathead Valley. Named for the place of Christ's crucifixion, Skull Hill, the monthly event is regularly held at the Liberty and Strand Theatres in Kalispell. Fresh Life Church produces Skull Church events.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bob Moog Foundation and the Museum of Making Music are delighted to announce the joint auction of a Moog Little Phatty Stage II synthesizer signed by jazz fusion legends Herbie Hancock and George Duke. The auction, which benefits both organizations, will be hosted on the Bob Moog Foundation eBay portal from Sept. 8 to Sept. 18, 2011.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Bands and fans will have an exciting new opportunity for music, merriment and much more as Sheena Metal hosts 'Carnyville: An Industry Showcase at The Other Door' every Thursday evening. Located in the NoHo Arts District, the premiere event will take place September 8, 2011.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- It all started in front of a coffee shop in Daytona Beach, FL. Pavlina Osta, a 10-year old musician, was playing the steel drums and piqued the interest of a local radio show; this quickly led to a show of her own and to the creation of Pavlina Productions.

WARWICK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- The winners of The 2011 Communicator Awards were recently announced by the International Academy of the Visual Arts. Positive Sounds is a weekly Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) Radio Program hosted by Bob Taylor. It earned an Award of Excellence, the highest honor in the Radio Programs Category.