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DashBook Software Extends Integration to Calculate Royalties with QuickBooks Data

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- Financial Softworks, LLC today announced the release of the latest enhancements to their popular DashBook Royalty Pro system, which now includes the ability to directly create royalty checks or bill payments within Intuit QuickBooks, with special emphasis on book publishers, record labels, and music publishers and distributors.
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American Music Abroad: Hip Hop Group Audiopharmacy to Tour Southeast Asia

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced that San Francisco-based hip hop group "Audiopharmacy"...
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Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall welcome ensembles of the Afghan National Institute of Music (ANIM)

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State has announced that ensembles of the Afghan National Institute of Music (ANIM) will travel to...

Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation's hallmark educational project, is expanding to serve two school districts in Western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Dr. Bob's SoundSchool (DBSS), the Bob Moog Foundation's hallmark educational project, is expanding to serve two school districts in Western North Carolina. Twenty-five teachers from Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools will be teaching the 10-week curriculum to over 500 second grade students beginning in January. This marks the first time that the two school districts have collaborated on a teaching program.

Audrey's Night Out 2012: the 5th annual Fashion Show and Music Showcase at the historic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Audrey Magazine presents 'Audrey's Night Out 2012,' the 5th annual Fashion Show and Music Showcase at the historic Barker Hangar, located inside the Santa Monica airport. Audrey Magazine continues its long tradition of bringing together a diverse community and industry from Music, Fashion and Film. Barker Hangar has hosted numerous Award and Televised Events. This showcase includes musical performances, hosted bar, and celebrity guests on the red carpet inside the iconic transformed Barker Hangar.
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World's Musicians Come Together for 'OneBeat' Tour

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that musicians from 21 countries will travel...

Move For Hunger Presents the Fourth Annual Surfside Food Drive in New Jersey

ASBURY PARK, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- Non-profit Move For Hunger presents the Fourth Annual Surfside Food Drive and Concert Series to benefit the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. While hunger may not be on people's minds during the summer holidays, hunger takes no vacations. The summer months can be some of the most difficult for food banks and struggling families as children who receive subsidized lunches are home from school.

Kids Artistic Revue, America's Favorite National Dance Competition, Wraps up 30th Anniversary 2012 Season with Benefit Awards Show

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Kids Artistic Revue - KAR, America's Favorite National Dance Competition, wraps up the 30th Anniversary 2012 season with a benefit awards show to give back to the community. Music Saves Lives and Keep A Breast Foundation join KARtv on July 6 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas to be part of the first annual Awards Show Benefit. KARtv will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from this event to these organizations.

G-Man Marketing Celebrates Decade of Music Business Hype and Ghost Marketing Services

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Whether you call it publicity, media relations or hype, everybody needs it and John Scott G has been providing it for a decade. 'Just by visiting the Internet, you have been influenced by our work,' states the head of G-Man Marketing. 'We create and publish media announcements, press alerts, video messaging, social networking communication, and what I call ghost marketing.'

G-Man Marketing partners with client firms to offer discounted PR, songwriting, advertising and design

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- With the end of the world scheduled to take place later this year, G-Man Marketing (gmanmarketing.com) is partnering with its clients to offer special reduced rates in public relations, songwriting, audio mixing and mastering, radio advertising, graphic design, live music promotion, music distribution, and more.

Jonas Music Services to Give Away $700 Press Kit Package

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.
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U.S. Department of State American Music Abroad Initiative Now Accepting Applications

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.

Benefit Concert, The Grand Oaks Festival featuring The Judds, tickets still available

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.

Better Healthcare in Central Florida: The Judds' Love Can Build a Bridge

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.

Museum of Making Music and The Bob Moog Foundation auction synthesizer signed by George Duke and Herbie Hancock

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.

Weekly Music Showcase at The Other Door in NoHo hosted by Sheena Metal

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.

Pavlina Osta: Teen Radio Host Interviews More Than 100 Celebrities in One Year

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.

2011 Communicator Awards: Positive Sounds with Bob Taylor Earns Award of Excellence

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.

Joplin native, Kenny Foster, partners with the United Way to raise funds and awareness for the ongoing efforts to rebuild

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /eNewsChannels/ -- Nashville based singer-songwriter Kenny Foster, a Joplin, Missouri native, has written a song based on the May 22 tornado that ravaged his hometown one month ago today, destroyed his childhood home and trapped his family in the crawl space of their home before they were rescued.

A new book by Pamela Sherrod offers a frightening glimpse of a Hollywood secret that was nearly buried in the life...

SARASOTA, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- A new book, 'The Last Chapter in the Life of Mrs. Sammy Davis, Jr.' (ISBN: 978-0557736133) offers a frightening glimpse of a Hollywood secret that was nearly buried. In her chronicle, author Pamela Sherrod reveals the events leading up to the death of Altovise Davis, and interweaves these startling revelations with intriguing views of numerous celebrities, from Bill Cosby to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

Soundrangers announces the release of its popular online sound effects library on hard drive

SEATTLE, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Soundrangers, an award winning game audio studio, announces the release of its popular online sound effects library on hard drive. The Soundrangers Sound Effects Library has been inspired by years of custom sound design for video games and has been used for years by industry leading companies.

Rare Live Rehearsal Tape Featuring Aretha Franklin and the Late Van McCoy offered in Silent Auction

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- OASA Records announced this week its silent auction of a live and rare rehearsal tape, never heard before, featuring Aretha Franklin and the late Van McCoy singing a tune titled, 'I Was Made for You, You Were Made for Me.'

In Tune Monthly to integrate music content with BETA Records TV

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- BETA Records and In Tune Monthly today announced a collaborative venture that will extend each firm's reach into a variety of media. 'BETA Records, being a music, TV, online and music publishing company, is an ideal match with In Tune Partners, a music magazine, book and e-publisher,' states Chris Honetschlaeger, BETA President.

Summer 2011 Rock Music Camps in 17 Cities Nationwide

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- Camp Jam, the nation's premier provider of rock music camps and educational rock 'n' roll music programs, is now accepting discounted early registrations for its Summer 2011 camp series. Students rehearse, record, and perform like rock stars during curriculum-based day camp and overnight camp programs.

The Adam Craig Band announces the video release of their hit song, Nothin' Wrong

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Adam Craig Band announces the video release of their hit song 'Nothin' Wrong.' The talented four young men who make up the band have evolved since their first time in the spotlight but their trademark harmonies and passion for music are still as strong as ever.

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