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Select Year >> 2007 >> September >> 28

Front Gate Solutions Brings Outcasters Design In-House; Website Design Service Added to Ticketing, Online Stores, and Newsletter Offerings
Front Gate Solutions today announced that is has brought the Outcasters Design team in house to compliment its ticketing, online store, and email marketing services with custom web and graphic design. Users of Front Gate's ticketing and online store software, such as concert venues, touring artists, sports teams, and festivals, will now benefit from custom design services that merge these solutions into well designed websites. The end result is a streamlined and efficient solution for clients looking for a highly integrated and professional presence on the web. 2007-09-28

Dave Mullen & Butta CD Release 'Mahoney's Way' Street Date: Oct. 1, 2007
Roberts Music Group has launched, for special re-release, the CD entitled "Mahoney's Way" by Boston's own Dave Mullen & Butta. "Mahoney's Way" The CD features such musical heavyweights as Nile Rodgers, Marc Ribot, Mark Egan and Victor Jones. 2007-09-28

The Pigs' 'I'm Sick' Going to Radio, October 16
Third single from OINK! targeting online and college markets. Free download for all fans offered until October 16. 2007-09-28

The Label Music Group Helps Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund to Send Music to America's Wounded Soldiers
The Label Music Group has recently joined forces with Cantor Fitzgerald by helping them to provide music, DVDs and CD players to wounded members of the armed forces at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The Label is proud to provide anything they can for our soldiers. 2007-09-28

Pomeroy Announces Tour After Releasing New Album
Pomeroy announces their upcoming tour schedule in promotion for their upcoming album "A New Reflection," which will be available in stores October 9, 2007. 2007-09-28

Exclusive Worldwide Premiere of Michael Bublé Music Video on the Internet, Powered by Hip Digital and Itiva Networks  
Warner Bros. recording artist chooses the world's hottest marketing medium to showcase latest work and expand fan base. 2007-09-27

6-Time Emmy Award Winner Phil Roman to Judge "Antics Animated Music Video Contest" on AboveTheLine.TV
Contest gives directors access to industry leaders and ground-breaking tools to create music videos. 2007-09-27

Big Fuss Records Recording Artist, Miss Kristin, Set To Release One Of A Kind Original Christmas Collection November 13, 2007
Christened with an innate gift for creating solid and unpretentious contemporary new music, Miss Kristin's recent endeavor, "A Miss Kristin Christmas" is set for release November 13, 2007 Available through Itunes and Amazon.com. 2007-09-25

Billboard and Vocus Bring Multimedia Functionality to News Releases on Billboard Publicity Wire  
New Service Offers Embedded Video and Audio Content and Enhances Media Exposure 2007-09-24

The Founding Architect of the New Age Music Genre, Kitaro Continues His Amazing Trek with a New CD Release, Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai, Volume 3
He's universally acknowledged as the founding architect of new age music. Kitaro's various sound collaborations and resonant, multi-textured compositions truly defy the constraints of any genre. The Grammy and Golden Globe-winning Kitaro has garnered global acclaim over a more than three decade long career with a signature sound and a pioneering fusion of cultures, techniques and spheres of consciousness that are truly his own. His latest project, (Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai Volume 3) the third in a series of a collection of works and peace-themed albums (Vol. 1 released in 2003; Vol. 2 in 2005) is inspired by the classic Buddhist pilgrimage to the 88 sacred temples on Japan's remote Shikoku Island. 2007-09-24

Reverend Zen Receives 2 Finalist Awards in the 2007 Unisong International Song Contest
New York's Reverend Zen receives two Finalist Awards in the 11th Annual Unisong International Song Contest. 2007-09-21

IBMA Awards Show Promises Great Performances
The International Bluegrass Music Association announces performers for awards show hosted by Sam Bush in Nashville, TN on October 4th. 2007-09-21

Mississippi Native Rikado to appear in VH1'S "I Love New York 2"
Just when you thought it was over celeb reality strikes again. Pearl, Mississippi Native Rikado aka "Pretty" will appear on the upcoming smash hit "I Love New York 2". Grab your popcorn and get ready for some more action filled reality television. 2007-09-20

Rainmaker Public Relations Celebrates 12th Anniversary
Rainmaker Public Relations & Artists Management is celebrating its' 12th anniversary this month. As one of the original indie agencies, Kelley estimates they have worked with over 1,500 clients since opening it's doors in 1995. 2007-09-20

Apogee Interfuses the Power of Performing Arts with the Penetration of Electronic Media
The Apogee Foundation is celebrating a decade of excellence in the performance arts with enhancements across all of its program divisions designed to inspire new awareness and new markets for artistic excellence through electronic media. 2007-09-19

Singer-Songwriter Chase Emery Lands Two More Television Deals
Up and coming 19-year old singer-songwriter Chase Emery continues his impressive move into the world of licensing music for television by signing two more deals with MTV and ABC. 2007-09-18

SafeMedia Comes To Hollywood To Share Business Technology Solutions For The Much Needed University and Entertainment Industry
The September 20th , 2007 forum co-hosted by the MPAA and the University of California System is the first ever workshop with members of the university community, technology companies, online service providers and entertainment executives to discuss opportunities, challenges and solutions to providing a new world of choice in online entertainment. 2007-09-18

SureFire and The Will Evans Project Join Forces
SureFire Media + Promotion to represent The Will Evans Project. 2007-09-15

Trackbacks Available Choreographer Andrea Kelly -- Wife of R&B superstar R.Kelly -- Debuts in U.S. with Chicago Premiere of 'Simply Beautiful' at the DuSuable Museum September 15th, 2007
Dream tu Dance is proud to present 'Simply Beautiful'. Kicks off it's Fall Tour Season beginning with a preview on Saturday, September 15th and continuing throughout the US and selected International Dates 2007-09-14

"Bunraku: The National Puppet Theater of Japan" Kicks Off US Tour in Boston, October 2-3
One of Japan's most celebrated traditional art forms, Bunraku traces its origins to the 18th century and developed alongside Kabuki in early-modern Japan. US tour includes Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago. 2007-09-13

Allhiphop.Com's Breeding Ground Enrolls VA Artist, R.E.U.B, Into The New Freshman Class
VA Artist R.E.U.B. chosen for Breeding Ground section of #1 site hip-hop website, Allhiphop.com. 2007-09-12

New York Composer and San Antonio Writer Complete New Musical and Top Selling CD by Internet  
Though they have never met or spoken by phone, the writers of the epic Lament--The Musical have found a devoted world wide internet audience for their musical. 2007-09-10

BIGbreakTALENTbank.com Continues Global Talent Search Auditions, Extends `Face of BbTb' Launch Contest Deadline  
BIGbreakTALENTbank.com, the world's first all-inclusive entertainment site created exclusively for the seriously talented, continues its global talent search auditions for serious creatives. BIGbreakTALENTbank is a beautiful site that's easy to use and showcases its community in a way that's classy and free of mega-site debris. Auditions are free and one lucky applicant from auditions received through midnight ET Monday, December 31, will be chosen as the launch 'Face of BbTb" in early 2008. Apply. Audition. Become Bankable. 2007-09-10

The Darjeeling Limited Soundtrack From Abkco: Wes Anderson's Film Offers Unique Mix Of Western Rock, Pop, Indian Film Music, Classical Pieces
The Darjeeling Limited, director Wes Anderson's new film will be released later this month as will a soundtrack album that includes the music of legendary Indian film director Satyajit Ray, plus great rock songs by The Kinks, Rolling Stones and others. 2007-09-09

Trackbacks Available 'Dead Sea Scroll of Rock & Roll' -- Rare Beatles Art from Monterey Pop Offered For Sale
The Beatles' "Peace to Monterey," a psychedelic sketch drawn by all four members, was created for the Monterey Pop Festival program book in 1967. The original artwork, kept in a vault for nearly 40 years, is now being offered for sale. Bids are being accepted at the website peacetomonterey.com. 2007-09-07

Anthill Trading Welcomes The Hives
Anthill Trading welcomes The Hives to it's roster. Anthill will oversee all aspects of merchandising and licensing for the band. 2007-09-06

Never So Deep Records Re-Energizes The Southern Hip Hop Market With It's Third Album Release Of 2007 "Leader Of A Lost Land" Starring Hue Hef
2007-09-06

Go 'Back to School' with Music Choice - Chris Brown, Corbin Bleu, Aly & AJ, Shop Boyz and Secondhand Serenade Featured in the Month-Long Campaign on Music Choice
Music Choice, the multi-platform music network that reaches millions of music fans through their televisions, online, and cell phones, announces the launch of its 'Back to School' campaign in September, featuring the artists that 'students' care about - Chris Brown, Corbin Bleu, Aly & Aj, Shop Boyz and Secondhand Serenade. 2007-09-05

Hip Digital Media and Aeroplan Launch a Canadian Loyalty Industry First  
AEROPLAN MUSIC STORE turns miles into music. 2007-09-05

MySpace Records Partners with Fancorps.com to Manage New Street Teams  
MySpace Records enlists Fancorps.com to manage and organize street teams for their up and coming artists Sherwood and Kate Voegele. 2007-09-04

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