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Russia's Jazz Ambassador, Saxophonist Igor Butman and Leading Neo-Romantic Composer/Pianist Igor Raykhelson Headline 'Modern Romance: Where Jazz Meets Classical' Jazz meets classical in unique cross-over theme concerts featuring Jazz Sax virtuoso, Igor Butman and one of the leading composers of the Neo-Romantic Movement, Igor Raykhelson. Other guest artists include Elena Revich, violin, awarded Honored Artist of Russia in 2004, Boris Andrianov, cello, considered one of Russia's leading cellists of his generation and considered the world's leading clarinetists, Julian Milkis, the only pupil of the late Benny Goodman. The artists will take the audience through a magical evening of comparison and contrast between Jazz and Classical music and performance combining the two styles of music into one unique event. - 2007-02-09

Washington Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Entertainment Industry At EIC'S PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase -- Hosted by TV Personality Melissa Rivers The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) held the 10th Annual PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase, hosted by EIC Board Director and television personality Melissa Rivers. The event showcased outstanding accomplishments in the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use, addiction, and related mental health issues in feature film, television and music. It featured several top congressional representatives acknowledging the important role the entertainment industry plays in addressing these issues. - 2007-02-08

4 Attachment 2007 Texas Medal of Arts Awards to Honor Brightest Lone Stars: Walter Cronkite, Sissy Spacek and Ornette Coleman Are Among Award Recipients The Texas Cultural Trust, (www.txculturaltrust.org) announced today the recipients of its bi-annual Texas Medal of Arts Awards (TMAA), celebrating the state's legendary artists, entertainers, and art patrons. The Trust will pay tribute to honorees in a series of events April 2-3 culminating in a ceremony and show at Austin's historic Paramount Theatre the evening of April 3. Governor Rick and Anita Perry, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and Speaker of the House Tom and Nadine Craddick will serve as Honorary Chairs. CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent and Moderator of Face the Nation Bob Schieffer will emcee. - 2007-02-08

4 Attachment Andy Dick's New Oglio Comedy CD, "Do Your Shows Always Suck?" -- Doesn't Andy Dick's new Oglio Comedy CD is jammed with hilarious wit from the unusual and creative mind of the talented actor/comedian. - 2007-02-07

Washington DC Bigwigs to Speak at EIC'S PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase TV Host Melissa Rivers is stepping off the red carpet to join Brian Dyak, president of Entertainment Industries Council, Inc., to barrage Capitol Hill with a unique touch of Hollywood's Awards Season by letting Congressional Members know that film, music and television are powerful allies when it comes to getting the public to know more about the dangers of substance abuse, the power of treatment and hope of recovery. This will take place at the PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase Wednesday, February 7, 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. - 2007-02-05

Highly Respected Sound Engineer Launches Indie Record Label Urban Melodic Records debuts with 19-year-old pop/urban diva Emily Jackson. - 2007-02-05

2 Attachment ManiaTV.com Host "CJ Christy" to Give Special Presentation for Music Video of the Year at the Plug Independent Music Awards 2007 Live Internet TV Network's" Indie Queen" has conducted hundreds of exclusive interviews and introduced thousands of original videos to millions since http://www.maniatv.com/ [ManiaTV's] launch in September of 2004. She is the trusted source among Independent music fans and now she will be an integral part of announcing the music video of the year award at the Grammy's of Independent Music, the Plug Awards. - 2007-02-01

1 Attachment Indie Label Takes the Biscuit, Inc. Artists' Jody Raffoul, Jeff Austin Black and Jessica Andrews Set to Headline the Shift_2 Nissan Tour Starting Feb 10th Indie label Takes the Biscuit, Inc., is pleased to announce that three of its artists, Jody Raffoul, Jeff Austin Black and Jessica Andrews will be resuming the 2007 leg of the Shift_2 Nissan Cool Cars, Cool Music Tour. A Battle of the Bands contest has been started for each date and sign ups are available at the Shift_2 Nissan official website www.shift2nissan.com. Winners of the Battle of the Bands will have the chance to win a spot on XM, a prize package of $10,000 including a Mac with Pro Tools software. All winners will also be featured on a special Shift_2 Nissan Compilation album to be released this Spring. - 2007-01-25

4 Attachment iNDiGO TV Cell Phone-centric, Interactive and User Generated Television Celebrates 1st Anniversary iNDiGO TV celebrates 1st year anniversary by adding RCN Cable to its distribution in New York City. - 2007-01-17

1 Attachment Haydenfilms 2.0 Film Festival Winner Announced John Burgess, a 2005 graduate of USC's School of Cinema-Television took home the $10,000 grand prize last week at the Haydenfilms 2.0 Film Festival Awards Ceremony for his film, "The Powder Puff Principle." The winner was announced at a gala event held at New York's Directors Guild Theatre on January 11, 2007, sponsored by Z-CoiL and Miller Lite. - 2007-01-17

The Vanishing Black Male and a Call to Recording Artists Called the #1 Black documentary of 2005 by syndicated movie critic Kam Williams, The Vanishing Black Male is a thought-provoking documentary that encourages African American men and women to discuss problems and solutions. - 2007-01-08

3 Attachment Music and Sports Continue to Merge With another NBA Hip Hop Collaboration Following in the footsteps of Black Eyed Peas and Fort Minor, live hip hop group Wylde Bunch will be featured on ESPN's NBA pre-game show telecasts with their new anthem "On Top". - 2007-01-03

1 Attachment Super Warriors, Super Champions and Super Film & TV Stars Converge In Atlantic City, for a Super Time for All For the 7th time in as many years The Action Mega Martial Arts Weekend will assemble the world's largest array of enthusiasts, celebrities, champions and leading authorities in what is a diverse worldwide industry. In attendance will be world movers and shakers from each of the market segments that make up modern martial arts. Represented include major film companies, TV, and Film Celebrities, World champion Fighters, and World Masters of Renowned Fame - 2006-12-28

Survivor Cook Islands' Sekou Bunch To Debut His New "Survivor" Single Live, December 17th on The Show's Season Finale; New Single and Album - The Next Level - Set For Release Survivor Cook Islands' Sekou Bunch To Debut His New "Survivor" Single Live, December 17th on The Show's Season Finale. New Single and Album - The Next Level - Set For Release. - 2006-12-15

1 Attachment Musicrypt Completes Successful Pilot For Advertising Delivery Musicrypt just finished a successful pilot program with The Gary Group, the leading advertising agency for the music recording industry, based in Los Angeles, California. - 2006-12-12

1 Attachment Sheila Ryan Caan has Written New Book on Elvis; Catch Her Friday Night on Entertainment Tonight / The Insider Sheila Ryan Caan breaks her silence about her relationship with Elvis Presley in a new book. Her interview on Entertainment Tonight/The Insider airs Friday. - 2006-12-08

Opus 1 Music Library Now Offers Custom Cue Creation In the world of Film and TV music, time is always an issue. For any production, last minute edits, additions and substitutions are the norm. In this business in particular, time is money and quality work is at a premium. When music supervisors need a custom cue, the best in the business turn to Studio City based Opus 1 Music Library for their ultimate satisfaction. - 2006-12-05

Raven Moon Entertainment Celebrates Number of Successes in 2006 as it Builds its Gina D® Brand with 92% of World Company thanks Trinity Broadcasting Network for an additional 100 Million Viewers and Lines up Major Distributors to sell its Catalog of DVD's and Music CD Products in 2007. - 2006-12-03

1 Attachment WMA and Fantasma Productions Launch the Second Annual South Beach Comedy Festival South Beach Comedy Festival is a four-day, Multicultural Festival January 17-20, 2007 to bring fun and laughter to South Beach, Florida in association with Comedy Central and sponsored by Amp'd Mobile, Kia and Taco Bell. - 2006-11-30

1 Attachment Teen Stars Collide This Christmas - St. Clair Entertainment Releases Star-studded Christmas Album St. Clair Entertainment announces the release of star-studded album "No Way! It's Like So Christmas." - 2006-11-28

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