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LA Games Conference Brings Together 300+ Top Media, Entertainment & Games Executives in Hollywood, May 21-22
Top Executives from EA, Disney, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony, G4, Spike TV, MTV, Nokia, Endemol, Qualcomm, Paramount, Vivendi Games, NBC Universal, I-play, DirecTV, Turbine, Playboy, RealNetworks, GSN, Playfirst and Glu Mobile to Converge for Annual "Insiders" Event 2008-05-13

Rumblefish Named Official Music Provider for World Renowned 48 Hour Film Project  
Producers Enabled by Innovative Music Licensing Partnership 2008-05-13

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jude Johnstone's song "Hold On" is on Emmylou Harris' new album "All I Intended To Be"  
Jude Johnstone's song "Hold On," from her CD "On a Good Day," released in 2005 on BoJak Records, is on Emmylou Harris' new album "All I Intended To Be," a Nonesuch Records release. Having this cover by Emmylou Harris was a special one for Johnstone: "Emmylou Harris has always been a great inspiration to me both professionally and personally, and for her to include one of my songs on such a heartfelt collection is a thrill I won't get over any time soon."...Jude Johnstone 2008-05-12

Local Musician Victor Simonson Stops by Churches While on National Tour
Color Purple Associate Conductor misses home and returns to visit DC area churches while performing at the Hippodrome. 2008-05-11

Sunset Urban Records will host the Sunset Urban Live Music Showcase on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at The White Gate (1222 Putnum Avenue) in Brooklyn, New York
The next Sunset Urban Live Music Showcase has been announced this week to be held on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at The White Gate (1222 Putnum Avenue) in Brooklyn. The doors open at 7:00pm; admission is $5 to the public. The show is part of the ongoing Sunset Urban Showcase series featuring the up-and-coming Sunset Urban artists and songwriters in rap, hip hop, R&B and neo-soul. 2008-05-10

Wolfgang's Vault Brings Classic Live Rock & Roll to the UK
The online home for live music adds new content to the world's largest collection of live music recordings 2008-05-09

Pacifica Radio in Los Angeles Presents The Very Special KPFK screening of the new documentary film about the War On Drugs this Friday evening on May 9th.
The public is invited to a free advance screening of the major new documentary, American Drug War: The Last White Hope, on Friday May 9, at 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Glendale in Los Angeles. 2008-05-09

With Their Music Heard Worldwide on Nintento's Wildly Popular Wii TV Ad Campaign and the Release of a New CD, The Yoshida Bros. Continue to Capture New Fans All Around the Globe As They Embark on a US Tour and Host an Amoeba Music Instore Performance in Los Angeles on May 10th
With Their Music Heard Worldwide on Nintento's Wildly Popular Wii TV Ad Campaign and the Release of a New CD, The Yoshida Bros. Continue to Capture New Fans All Around the Globe As They Embark on a US Tour and Host an Amoeba Music Instore Performance in Los Angeles on May 10th. 2008-05-08

DC City Blog Announces the Top Outdoor Nightlife Destinations in Washington, DC  
DC City Blog, the insiders guide to DC, announces its picks for the bars and clubs with the best outdoor scenes in preparation for Spring and Summer '08. 2008-05-05

Indie Hip Hop Label Re-Issues Unique Tupac Tribute Project  
With all the talk about hip hop being dead, indie hip hop labell Thug Life Army Records sets forth a project that proves hip hop is alive and well: outside the boundary of corporate 'boardroom' hip hop. Artist from all across the country including California, New York, Georgia, Texas, St. Louis as well as Canada have contributed to this project set in the mindset of Tupac Shakur (2Pac). 2008-05-05

Jango Partners with Seventeen.com to Create Co-Branded Celebrity Music Widgets: Jango Deploys Special Edition Celebrity DJ Widgets for Seventeen.com, Featuring the Favorite Music of Rihanna, Ashlee Simpson, Pete Wentz, Taylor Swift, Brendon Urie, and Jordin Sparks
Jango (www.jango.com), the fast-growing social music site, and Hearst Magazines today announced a cross-promotional partnership to develop co-branded online music widgets for Seventeen.com, the website of Seventeen, the nation's best-selling monthly teen magazine. Matching social music and editorial in a unique style, the new Seventeen.com widgets allow readers to publish content across social networks, blogs, and other online communities. 2008-05-05

Brian Anthony Gets Everybody ''Worked Up!'' with New Summer Release and Remix Package: Brian Anthony Prepares to Release New Single "Worked Up!" Internationally and Officially Launch www.Brian-Anthony.com and a Re-Worked Myspace Page  
Here we go! Working hard to deliver the goods to fans and DJs, Brian Anthony is gearing up for the release of his new single "Worked Up!" Flying high off the success of his most recent international chart hit "WhatsitgonnaB (I'm So Ready)," Brian Anthony is back with another infectious, hooky groove. Destined to top the charts, "Worked Up!" is written and produced by the multi-talented showman himself. 2008-05-05

Universal Republic Signs Atlanta Mash-up Group, Rehab: Jukebox Hit ''Sittin' At A Bar'' From Upcoming Universal Republic Release Graffiti The World To Take Front Seat At Radio Unique Situation Emerges Where Band Covers Their Own Song And Creates Non-Traditional Hit  
Whoever thought 'sittin' at a bar' could cause so much commotion? 2008-05-05

Indiewoood Goes on a Run
MY RUN is the incredible true story of a middle-aged businessman who slogged through 75 marathons in 75 days to highlight the needs of single parent families. 2008-05-03

"Indie Buzz Bootcamp" Music Conference Features Top-Notch Speakers & Unusual Format, June 20-22, in St. Louis, MO  
Bob Baker presents an inspiring, one-of-a-kind weekend music career development workshop. Speakers include Derek Sivers, Ariel Hyatt, Tom Jackson, Nancy Moran, John Taglieri, and more. 2008-05-02

Capt. Crunk's Hardcore Hip Hop CD, 'It's A Hell Of A Drug', Hits Stores on May 27th
Brand new Capt. Crunk CD in stores May 27th worldwide online at Amazon.com and in stores at Target. 2008-05-01

JUDAS PRIEST Contracts With PAID, INC. for VIP Fan Experiences, Fan Relations  
The renowned heavy metal rock band JUDAS PRIEST (www.judaspriest.com) has signed a three-year contract with Paid Inc.'s (OTCBB: PAYD) celebrity services business for fan club activities and VIP ticket packages. The highly theatrical and extremely popular 'Metal Gods' announced this newly contracted partnership while continuing their international tour, and amid eager anticipation of their long-awaited Nostradamus concept album, a metal opera based on the life and predictions of the famed 16th century French seer Nostradamus. 2008-04-30

Blackbird's 'Songs For The Broken Hearted' Debut CD with Sunset Records will be in stores worldwide on May 27th
Blackbird's, 'Songs For The Broken Hearted' CD will be in stores all over the world beginning May 27th. CD to be sold online at Amazon.com, in stores exclusively at Target and at all stores where music downloads are sold. 2008-04-30

Florida Rocker's Audiocrash Set to Release Time Sensitive Material on May 10th, 2008
Two Well-Traveled Florida Rockers Speed Down An Exciting New Musical Road with their duo Audiocrash and some very Time Sensitive Material. 2008-04-29

Award Winning Film Director Kevin Booth "American Drug War" to be Featured on Deadline Live w/ Jack Blood -- April 28 2008
This film "AMERICAN DRUG WAR - The last White Hope" is by far one of the most important documentaries to be released in the last several years. 2008-04-26

Digital Media Wire Announces Speakers and Agenda for LA Games Conference in Los Angeles, May 21-22
Top Executives from EA, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony, Nokia, Disney, Qualcomm, Paramount Pictures, Vivendi Games, and Glu Mobile to Converge for Annual "Insiders" Event 2008-04-25

Saxophonist James Carter Debuts on Emarcy Records May 20, with "Present Tense"
On his forthcoming Emarcy CD, his first new recording in three years, the Detroit-born saxophonist James Carter draws directly from the jazz tradition while taking conscious liberties with it. "Present Tense" captures the full scope of Carter's mastery of the music. 2008-04-25

COACHELLA PLAYABLE EVENT GUIDE -- SeeqPod Curates Playlists Featuring Artists in Coachella Line-Up  
SeeqPod: 2008-04-25

With Event Support by Guitar Center and Music Connection Magazine and a Line-up that Includes Cristian Castro, Orgullo Cafe, Linda Lopez, Ahui, Nydia Rojas, We Are Lions, Mara and Small Mercies, CelebrateLA 2008 Will Honor 18,000 of LA's Finest Volunteers, Sunday, April 27 at the Rose Bowl
The Volunteer Center of Los Angeles-Assistance League of Southern California's First Annual CelebrateLA 2008 Will Honor 18,000 of LA's Finest Volunteers, Sunday, April 27 at the Rose Bowl. With Event Support by Guitar Center and Music Connection Magazine, the Event Line-up Includes Celebrity Presenters and Musical Acts Cristian Castro, Orgullo Cafe, Linda Lopez, Ahui, Nydia Rojas, We Are Lions, Mara and Small Mercies. 2008-04-25

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