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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
 | 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 |
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
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
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
ZionPlanet10 -- 14-Year-Old Musician, Entertainer -- Kicks Off "The Godfather of Soul" (James Brown) Tribute Tour
ZionPlanet10 (aka) "ZP-10" is preparing for the "Godfather of Soul"(James Brown) Tribute tour with (Bootzilla "Bootsy Collins"Productions). The tour travels domestically to 35 plus cities with more dates being added. Shows in other countries include: Canada, Holland, Europe, Germany, Japan and England. 2008-04-24
Grammy Award Winning Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience to play The New Orleans Jazz& Heritage Festival, Festival International and Contraband Days in Louisiana
See one of Louisiana's favorite sons perform in his home state on Friday April 25, 2008 7PM at the legendary New Orleans Jazz& Heritage Festival. This is his 23 consecutive year performing at this legendary festival event. He performs in Lafayette, LA on Sunday April 27, 2008 with Lafayette native and international star Cupid also joining him onstage in a guest performance. Finally Simien will be Lake Charles, LA at Contraband Days on May 4, 2008 at 7PM. 2008-04-24
 | Mobile Monday Global Unveils New Mobile Excellence Awards
Mobile Excellence Awards to Honor Achievement in Mobile Media, Marketing and Technology 2008-04-23 |
Act Locally, Think Globally With Crucial Music
Crucial Music places international artists in US films and television shows. 2008-04-23
Front Gate Solutions Launches Marketing Module for its Ticketing and Online Store Software
Front Gate Solutions today announced that it has launched a set of marketing tools to help users of its web-based ticketing and online store software better understand its customers and their interests. The marketing module includes a list segmentation analyzer and custom survey builder. This module integrates with Front Gate's newsletter solution so that once a desired customer grouping has been identified an HTML newsletter can be easily created, sent, and tracked for campaign effectiveness. 2008-04-21
Your Country Music Song Gets A Chance To Make Money and Gain Exposure
"Your Country Music Song Contest" gives artists, songwriters, and musicians, a chance to make money on their original material, with one lucky song winning $10,000 US. 2008-04-21
Friday Night Lights Actress Liz Mikel Steps Into Oprah's Role For V-Day
Eve Ensler Gives Monologue Written for Oprah Winfrey to local Dallas Actress. 2008-04-16
Oleg Kireyev and the Feng Shui Jazz Theater in East Coast Premier April 26 at New York's Symphony Space
Russian saxophonist, Oleg Kireyev, brings his diverse jazz/world music quartet to New York. 2008-04-14
Actor Greg Serano Produces "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee" Starring David Garver
Actor Greg Serano (Wildfire, In the Valley of Elah, To Live and Die, Semper Fi, Legally Blonde) produces David Garver in the Eric Bogosian play, "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee." 2008-04-14
Kevin Booth, the Creator of American Drug War: The Last White Hope Will Be Appearing on Urban Journal at XM Satellite station The Power XM 169
Tune in Monday, April 21st at 1PM East Coast Time / 10AM West Coast Time on XM 169 for a very special appearance by award winning documentary filmmaker, Kevin Booth. 2008-04-14
Elliott Cohn Debuts 2 New CDs for Jazz Fest
Elliott Cohn, accomplished producer/guitarist/singer/songwriter, will release two new CDs in time for New Orleans Jazz Fest 2008, "It's Time" featuring Elliott Cohn's Cosmic Sweat Society and "The Stem" featuring Cohn with bass player Felix Pastorious, son of jazz pioneer bass player Jaco Pastorious. 2008-04-13
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