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New Therapist at Lone Star Expeditions Introduces Music Therapy into the Woods

Bilingual therapist, Joe Arizmendi, Jr., joins Lone Star's elite team of clinical professionals. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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Fender Presents '50th Anniversary Jazzmaster Concert' On Sept. 12 At New York's Knitting Factory Performances By Celebrated Jazzmaster Artists Tom Verlaine (Television); Nels Cline (Wilco); Thurston Moore & Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) And J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.)

To celebrate the rich legacy of the Jazzmaster® guitar, Fender is hosting the 50th Anniversary Jazzmaster Concert on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at New York's famous Knitting Factory nightclub. The event will feature live performances by acclaimed Jazzmaster artists Tom Verlaine (Television); Nels Cline (Wilco); Thurston Moore & Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) and J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.). There will also be a special performance pairing the talents of Norton Wisdom and Edison Glass. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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Opera and Its Characters: A Spectacularly Illustrated Witty Book Full of Historical Information and Performance History of Twenty Operas

Opera and Its characters is a new book by Francis Keeping and Roberta Prada published by Vox Mentor LLC, a New York City boutique publisher founded in 2003. It is aimed at a broad audience from opera scholars to music lovers and those with little or no opera experience. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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Indie Artist Michael James Breaks the Mold by Showcasing 2008 NACA Dates

Singer/Songwriter Michael James is set to perform at the NACA Central and Northeast October 16th and November 6th showcases. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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streamSerf Launches New Web Site Offering Powerful Search Capabilities to Audit the Airplay of Music Anywhere in the World

Music broadcast auditing firm streamSerf, Inc. offers limited time, free trial to new website at streamSerf.com. The new site offers access to comprehensive data and charts regarding music broadcast over the internet, satellite and the airwaves. Using patent pending technology, streamSerf has collected over 130 million songs since its official launch in March 2008. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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SwaggMedia Hosts Pre-VMA Bash with NeYo; Celebrating 25th VMA's and NeYo's VMA Nomination

SwaggMedia makes its mark in entertainment. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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Lynyrd Skynyrd will Play on Hilton Head Island

ResortQuest Hilton Head Island, the premier vacation rental company on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, welcomes the rock legend Lynyrd Skynyrd this September 14th, for a Southern rock concert under the stars. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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ADDING MULTIMEDIA USAA Aligns the Stars to Salute the Troops on ABC, Sunday, September 7 9/8c

A diverse cross-section of America’s most popular performers and entertainers – including Toby Keith, Janet Jackson, ZZ Top, Jessica Simpson, Snoop Dogg and others – are coming together on the same stage for one night only at an all-star salute to the nation’s military men and women. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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Internet's First Music Festival to be Launched by College Radio Network -- Available Free on iTunes Radio

Over a dozen schools to participate in an experimental weekend of peace, love and streamed music - with live performances by hot, local bands on respective campuses -- sharing content and broadcasting over multiple Internet stations on the IBS Student Radio Network by Backbone. Sept. 19-21, 2008. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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Exinda Networks Helps Universities Comply with New Law to Prevent Illegal Downloads : Higher Education Act of 2008 Calls for Bandwidth Management and Traffic Shaping Technology to Prevent Illegal Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

A recent update to the Higher Education Act of 1965 requires universities to have a plan to combat the illegal downloading of music, videos and other copyrighted works on college campus networks. The new law calls for universities to consider the use of technology-based deterrents such as bandwidth shaping and traffic monitoring technology to prevent illegal peer-to-peer file sharing. Exinda Networks has helped a wide variety of educational institutions worldwide to implement bandwidth shaping and traffic monitoring solutions since 2002. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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Get Ready for Wretch 32's Debut Album Entitled Wretchrospective

Monday 6th October 2008 will mark the release of this highly anticipated debut album Wretchrospective which has guest appearances from Ghetto, Chipmunk, Darren B, Scorcher, Haydon & Many More. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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Cold Hard Cash (a Montana-Based Johnny Cash Tribute) Band Lands Gig on the Late Show with David Letterman

Due largely to a performance before an appreciative small-town crowd which happened to include talk-show host David Letterman, Montana-based Cold Hard Cash will be performing on the coveted musical slot of the Late Show this November 18th, 2008. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Founder David Fishof Auctions Personal Memorabilia Collection

The "All Access Rock Auction" hosted by Backstage Auctions offers up decades of rare and one of a kind memorabilia direct from the personal and private collection of legendary rock and roll promoter David Fishof. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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That Baby DVD Rocks the ABC Kids Expo with Trade Show Debut

The cool kids' alternative in baby DVDs and CDs continues its national rollout at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas. The DVD and CD feature kid-friendly acoustic covers of songs written by Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, The Pretenders, Natalie Merchant, Paul Simon, and more. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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White Jewish Rapper E-Shy Drops Batman Mixtape "The White Knight" with DJ Kayslay in Tribute To Heath Ledger's Joker

DJ Kayslay Co-Signs E-Shy with the release of the Why So Serious "THE WHITE KNIGHT" Mixtape (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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Image Line Software Brings the Sounds of India Sample Collection

Image Line Software has released its latest sample collection, the Sounds of India. This new library contains over 835 Indian instrument samples packed in 1,5 Gb and includes 36 Indian instruments and 2 vocals. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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Rising Stars at the 2008 Democratic National Convention

As Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention, the "mile high city" is still a buzz about hosting the next generation of politicians in its' high profile speeches, time slots and possibly a future President of the United States. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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Back to School Sounds Sweeter With Music Education Grants

Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation Awards $84,000 To Support School and Non-Profit Music Programs. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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Nike Sportswear 2008: Rooted in Sports Remastered for Life

When ballers, rockers, and oglers from all corners collide, you know it's bound to be interesting. Toss in this allegedly gigantic company called Nike, hang back, and watch the awesomeness ensue. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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San Francisco DJ4life Academy Introduces a 4 Level Program to "Fast Track" DJ Neophytes from Zero to Club Hero in 6 Sessions

Professionals are flocking to San Francisco's DJ4Life academy as the "fast-track" way to realize their DJ dreams through its signature 4 level program. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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'Musical Mind Reader'- A New Piano E-Course By Keyboard Workshop Reveals The Secret Of Chord Prediction

A new e-course by Keyboard Workshop is getting the attention of piano learners. This e-course called the 'Musical Mind Reader' promises to teach anyone how to know which chords to use in a song before a song is even played. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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Autonomic Controls Releases Media Control Server 2.0, an Elegant Alternative to the iPod Dock for Custom Electronics Integrators

CEDIA. Autonomic Controls Media Control Server 2 suports integration of purchased iTunes songs, Media Center, and XM Radio on AMX, Crestron, and RTI remote controls. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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NaimNet Takes on USA at CEDIA

Naim Audio's eagerly awaited and pioneering multi-room system NaimNet is set to be unveiled for the first time to a US audience at CEDIA EXPO this month. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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Season Premiere of "High Heel Samurai" Launches September 3, 2008

Hit web series launches second season with the first of 72 webisodes. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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Chicago's Underground G-funk Pioneers 'Swolts' and Producer 'Eddie Sea' are Back

Swolts G-Funk Pioneer from Chicago is back onto the rap scene all over the world. His 1998 CD "Forever Tha, World has re-emerged through mix tapes, Internet radio, pod cast, bootleggers, satellite radio,ect. This cd is available through various outlets and stores around the world. You can listen at myspace.com/swolts or cdbaby.com/cd/swolts (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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P5 Audio Announces New Radio Ready Female Vocals Music Loops Sets

P5 Audio, leader in royalty free music loops and sample sounds products, announces a new product release: Radio Ready Female Vocals Loop Sets - available now for instant download. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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American Poet and Lyricist Jimmy D. Robinson Unleashes "MIND JUICE" Worldwide : American Poet Jimmy D. Robinson Shares His MIND JUICE CD with Enthusiastic Brazilian Fans in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro. Robinson's Label, J Music Group, Announces International Dance Remix Project for Lead Poetry MIND JUICE Track – "A Tiny Shoe"

Celebrated American poet and lyricist Jimmy D. Robinson pours out his MIND JUICE on the world-at-large. On August 15, following in the footsteps of Mikhail Gorbachev, Michael Jackson and actor Christopher Lambert, Robinson visited Rocinha, the largest favela (ranch) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Robinson received a “rock star” welcome from Radio Brisa and thousands of local fans, as he generously handed out a truckload of MIND JUICE CDs. Brazilian photo journalist Ivone Perez was on hand to capture the whole experience. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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If It's Not Crazy, It's Not HEDSICK

Really Hot Music Announces Completion of Multi-Platinum Potential Album of Rock Hip Hop Group HEDSICK. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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Rhythm & Blues Foundation Announces Pioneer Awards Co-Hosts Music Legends Dionne Warwick, Bonnie Raitt and Jerry Butler

Music legends Dionne Warwick, Bonnie Raitt and Jerry Butler will co-host the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's star-studded 20th Anniversary Pioneer Awards gala. The event, to be held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia on September 9, 2008, will pay homage to Chaka Khan with the Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, Bill Withers, Teena Marie, and singer-songwriter Sugar Pie DeSanto will receive the Foundation's Individual Artist Award; The Whispers and Kool & the Gang will receive the Foundation's Group Artists Award; Motown session players the Funk Brothers will receive the Foundation's Sidemen Award; Soul legend Donny Hathaway will posthumously receive a Legacy Award in recognition of his influential output in the 1970s; and Al Bell, former president of two renowned record labels, Stax Records and Motown Records, will be given the Ahmet Ertegun Leadership Award. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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APM Music and Film Composer Jeff Rona Release Innovative LiquidCinema™ Trailer Music Library

New Production Music Library for Use in Motion Picture Advertising, Promos, Commercials, and Underscores Unveiled (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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New Book Introduces Musicians to the Music Press

"Guide to the Music Press 2008" provides detailed contact information and work summaries for the most active music journalists and photographers, as well as the contacts behind their favorite music print and web publications. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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Dirty South TV Hopes to Change the Music Industry by Focusing on Music and Talent

Dirty South TV, an online music television channel dedicated to airing music videos at least 20 hours per day, 365 days per year, hopes to change the music industry by focusing on music and southern talent like Pearson Perry, an Atlanta based singer/songwriter, who will be featured on Dirty South TV, on September 8, 2008. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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Ty Showers' Second Release 'Wall' Now on iTunes and Amazon Music

The second music release in as many months from eclectic music artist, Ty Showers, is now on iTunes and Amazon Music downloads. Songs can also be previewed on Last.fm, ReverbNation and Imeem. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2008)

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Pacha Massive's Bilingual, Boogie-Down Mix Plus Federico Aubele ignite the FORD AMPHITHEATRE, September 26, 2008 in Benefit of the Community Bridges Program

Federico Aubele & Pacha Massive at the Ford Amphitheatre Friday, September 26, 8 p.m. Argentine guitar sensation Federico Aubele (produced by Thievery Corporation) and Trip-hop combo Pacha Massive return to L.A. for a special concert of funky, Latin fusion beats at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, Friday September 26th. This bilingual, boogie-down mix of dub, cumbia, dancehall, drum and bass with the smooth sounds of Federico Aubele, exhales sexy vocals, sultry guitar strumming and hip-shaking drums. Proceeds will go to the Community Bridges Program dedicated to providing access to the performing arts for under-served youth. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2008)

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Yesterday-Beatles Show Band Headlines the Daytona Beach British Music Festival

Yesterday Productions presents Yesterday, The Beatles Show Band on Sept. 5th in Daytona Beach. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2008)

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English Professor's Midlife Blues Band Inspires Mystery Novel

English professor Peggy Ehrhart got the blues in midlife, bought an electric guitar, and formed a band. Now she's published a mystery inspired by her adventures. (PRWeb Aug 31, 2008)

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From the Chicago Jazz Festival to Paris, France - Drummer Jimmy Bennington

Drummer/ Bandleader Jimmy Bennington to play in Paris following a duet performance with legendary trombonist Julian Priester at the 30th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival. Performing at the L'Atelier Tampon-Ramier, Sunday, September 21, Bennington appears with renowned French bassist Benjamin Duboc and special guests. (PRWeb Aug 31, 2008)

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Richtaste Finishes Lights And Shades and Shows Us Their Best Work With Sunset

In a press release sent out by Sunset Records today, Richtaste announces their new album "Lights And Shades," their highly anticipated sophomore album, is set to be in stores worldwide on September 23. (PRWeb Aug 30, 2008)

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MDA and Harley-Davidson Online Auction Offers One-of-a-Kind Items

The online auction features many one-of-a-kind Harley-Davidson items to be auctioned off, with all proceeds benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008)

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Get Premium Shrek Tickets at Seattletixx.com to See the Show Before It Hits Broadway

Everyone's favorite green ogre is back and greener than ever. Contact Seattletixx to grab the best seats in town to see Shrek the Musical preview at the 5th Avenue Theatre this summer before the show debuts on Broadway later this fall. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008)

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