New Release Claims to Change the Shape of Christian Music
With sales expected to soar off the charts, He is Here, a new Christian music release, is touting a sound different from anything ever heard before. With the singing voice of newcomer Rosalina Vega, and the piano and orchestration of Michael Andrews, pianist for the television series It is Written, this new album is preparing to take the market by storm. 2008-07-25

Bay Area Singles and Sacramento Singles Party Salutes the Olympic Spirit   "Go for the Gold." That's the theme of two singles parties sponsored by Professionals Guild, "the Ultimate Singles Party." One party is at the Sacramento Hilton Hotel, the other at Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley, CA. Appropriately, both venues contain a reference to "Gold" in their name: Gold's Gym in Sacramento and Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley. 2008-07-25

Dell Launches Summer Rocks Festival Tour and Sweepstakes with a Head-Turning Towel Drop at Parks and Beaches Nationwide : Kick-off Celebrates Hi-Def Mobile Lifestyles with Arrays of Super-Sized, Eye-Popping Beach Towels   A sea of color will wash over select recreational hotspots across the United States Saturday, July 26, as Dell choreographs mass arrays of the quintessential summer accessory – a super-sized, eye-popping beach towel. The event launches Dell’s six-festival Summer Rocks Tour and Sweepstakes.a 2008-07-25

Cloud 9 Games Offers Golden Opportunities for Families with Upcoming Release of Heavenly Harmony Gold and JAMpak for Guitars and Drums
New Christian music game offers up to 6 player capability with 4 singers, 1 guitarist and 1 drummer for immersive, family-friendly entertainment! 2008-07-25 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Its Duck Season in Elgin Illinois
Boys and Girls Club of Elgin Announces Duckapalooza Music Festival and Duck Pluck Fundraiser Details. 2008-07-25

Luthier's Pride.com Supports the Arts by forming Luthier's Pride Musicians' Circle
We at Luthier's Pride appreciate the synergy that results when musicians and luthiers come together. Therefore, we are launching the Luthier's Pride Musicians' Circle. ( http://www.luthierspride.org ) 2008-07-24

Telluride Summer Festivals Offer Something for Everyone   Telluride, Colorado Summer Festivals offers options to vacationers looking to add a fun and interesting twist to their summer trip. 2008-07-24

Cablevision Adds Popular Music Programming From MTV Networks To Free Video On Demand Offering
Hundreds Of top videos, hit programs and more now available to iO TV ® customers -- from MTV, MTV2, MTV, VH1, VH1 Classic and CMT. 2008-07-24

CDNetworks and Octoshape Partner for Peer-Assisted Live Streaming to Millions of Concurrent Users
CDNetworks Media Live Streaming service delivers first live P2P that delivers commercially tested, high-quality, and globally available live Internet broadcasting. 2008-07-24

mhn Internet Marketing and Gilmore Marketing Concepts Announce their Launch of Elgin Duckapalooza Website and Online Store
Chicago marketing firms team up to launch a new website and online store for the Boys and Girls Club of Elgin's Duckapalooza and Elgin Duck Pluck event, September 6, 2008. 2008-07-24

Scott Yanow Completes The Jazz Singers, His Tenth Jazz Book
Scott Yanow, a veteran jazz journalist who has written about all styles of jazz during the past 30 years, recently completed The Jazz Singers. The huge book, which has profiles on the top 521 jazz singers of all time, is scheduled to be published and released by Hal Leonard in October 2008. 2008-07-24

The Bauer Publications Teen Group Announces Winners at iPOP! Convention For Young Actors, Singers, Dancers and Models in Las Vegas
Teen Magazine J-14 Hosts an iPOP! Booth at Popular Acting and Modeling Convention and Features Photos of iPOP! Winners in Teen Magazine 2008-07-23

Peter Maybarduk to Perform at The Space July 30   The event will benefit Universities Allied for Essential Medicines, a nationally-recognized nonprofit that works to increase access to life-saving medicines in developing countries 2008-07-23

Newest Gibson Les Paul Guitars Now Available at Guitar Center
Guitar Center Announces the Arrival of the 2008 Les Paul Standard and Les Paul Traditional Electric Guitars 2008-07-23

Used Apple iPhone Buy-Back Program Announced at ipodjuice.com   Those used first generation iPhones are valuable, and ipodjuice.com has just announced a program that will let you sell it to them for some quick cash at a price that may just surprise, even if they are not fully functional anymore. 2008-07-23

Pickin' In the Panhandle Looking for Competitive Chefs   The West Virginia State BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, Pickin' in the Panhandle, is looking for people who think their BBQ skills are the best of the best. Whether you are a professional BBQ chef or rule the grill in your own backyard, join in the competitions on September 6 and September 7, 2008, for cash prizes! 2008-07-23

Medieval Metal Rockers Metal Knights Sign with Major Management Firm Hunt Talent Management and Debut Worldwide Release of EP, The Crossing   Metal Knights, working with Dio guitarist Craig Goldy and his Destiny Bridge program ready to take on the world and make Heavy Metal Medieval Again! 2008-07-23

OKI Data Americas Presents Memories of Elvis Tribute Show, Featuring Joe Esposito, Former Road Manager to Elvis Presley : Concert Will Celebrate Elvis' Music and Memoirs While Raising Money for Breast Cancer Research as Part of the Color Me OKI Philanthropic Program   Diamond Entertainment, LLC and OKI Printing Solutions are proud to present Memories of Elvis, starring award-winning performer Tim McCracken Jr. with special guest Joe Esposito, long time friend and road manager to Elvis Presley. Memories of Elvis will take place on the 31st anniversary of the King’s passing, August 16, 2008 at the Irving Arts Center in Irving, Texas. The Elvis tribute show will span the entire 23-year musical career of Elvis Presley and will offer a special prelude from Joe Esposito, in which ticket holders can see rare Elvis footage few have ever viewed. Mr. Esposito is the author of multiple books and the creator of a documentary regarding Elvis’ life. He will be presenting this tribute to Elvis, formally, for the first time at this event. 2008-07-23

Keyboard Workshop Announces Free Brief Piano Lesson Videos Online
An exciting new offering from Keyboard Workshop in Medford Oregon presents a variety of brief videos which explain the building of piano chords and how to apply them. Chords are like a secret "back door" into the world of piano playing without having to go through the "front door" -- years and years of scales, drills, rote practicing, etc. Chords are really a shortcut to understanding and playing music without all the formal training. 2008-07-23 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Guitar & Drum Trainer Software for Musicians Wins at Shareware Industry Awards   Renegade Minds' "Guitar & Drum Trainer" software for musicians won for the third time at the annual Shareware Industry Awards Banquest hosted at the Software Industry Conference in Boston. "GDT" is a specialized program to help musicians of all levels learn new songs quickly and easily by slowing down music, pitch shifting songs, and removing vocals or instruments. 2008-07-22 (Friend of PRWeb: 3)

Guest Hotels Switch on to Capital Culture   Guest Hotels and The Institute of Contemporary Arts today unveils plans for its new digital service, Capital Culture, giving art lovers a distinctive and specialised steer of what to see and do in the capital. This will be broadcast online at www.guesthotels.com and throughout its five hotels across London, including the iconic Blakes in Kensington. 2008-07-22

Pending Federal Law Threatens All Copyright Owners says the Hodgson Law Group
The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S. 2913) "Orphan Works Act of 2008" (H.R. 5889) allows anyone to use a copyrighted work without first obtaining permission. The user can later claim that a diligent search was conducted but the owner could not be found in any later action for infringement. This new legislation will apply to all copyright owners whether or not the work was previously registered with the Copyright Office. The legislation threatens the rights of artists, photographers, composers, film makers, publishers, and visual artists says the Hodgson Law Group. The Copyright Office not only endorses this legislation, but also advocates further changes that go beyond the proposed statute in reducing copyright protection. The Registrar of Copyrights seeks to eliminate a proposal in the House Version requiring users to file a Statement of Use in the Copyright Office disclosing unauthorized use, in what has been labeled the "Dark Archive." Elimination of the filing requirement would leave copyright owners with no means to locate unauthorized users claiming the benefit of the "orphan works" legislation. 2008-07-22

Emerging Singer-Songwriter WAZ To Release "The Secret" EP On July 28th, 2008
LA-based singer-songwriter WAZ will be independently releasing "The Secret" EP exclusively on iTunes on July 28th, 2008. "The Secret" EP was mixed by Jamie Candiloro (REM, Ryan Adams) & produced by Will Golden (Gary Jules, Meiko, Jay Brannan, Joe Purdy). 2008-07-22

Danilo Perez-Claus Ogerman Collaboration Due from Emarcy Records August 26
"Across the Crystal Sea" features Grammy-winning pianist Danilo Perez in an orchestral setting, with the stellar production team of producer Tommy LiPuma, arranger Claus Ogerman, and engineer Al Schmitt. The ravishing results are a tour de force for Perez, and for his producer, "one of my personal favorites" from his own distinguished discography. 2008-07-22

Music Software Popularity Index - 2008 Q2
Digital Music Doctor announces the results of the Music Software Internet Popularity Index for Second Quarter 2008. During this period the top six products - Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, Sonar, Logic, and GarageBand - maintained the same rankings as in the first quarter of this year. Digital Performer moved up one notch and Ableton Live advanced three positions, pushing Band-in-a-Box out of the top ten. Adobe Audition continues its downward movement and has now dropped to tenth place, down from fifth place a year ago. 2008-07-22

In Tough Times Listeners Turn to Tragic Tunes
As the country faces a recession, recommendation website THEFILTER.COM sees dramatic rise in the popularity of depressing music. 2008-07-21

Steven Himmelfarb Becomes Newest Agent At The Billions Corporation
The Billions Corporation is pleased to announce that Steven Himmelfarb, formerly of Paquin Entertainment in Toronto, has followed Trey Many and Andrew Morgan of the former Aero Booking to the internationally recognized independent booking agency. 2008-07-21

Indamixx Linux Portable Pro Audio Computer Mobile Digital Audio Workstation   Pocket Linux computer combines pro audio applications with wireless Internet features. Indamixx transforms a Samsung Q1 Ultra into a digital recording powerhouse. 2008-07-21

The World's Premiere Shred Guitarist Michael Angelo Batio Issues Mid-Year Update   Michael Angelo Batio unleashes new gear, music, instructional DVD's, tour dates, and even a new "MAB" Street Team. 2008-07-21

TalentTrove.com Launches Global Online Community : Provides Mulitimedia Platform for Everyday People to Be Discovered   TalentTrove.com, a global online community where talented everyday people are discovered, launches its website today. From toddlers to pets, singers to dancers, animators to illustrators, and models to photographers, TalentTrove.com gives everyday people a chance to showcase their talents to the world. 2008-07-21

This Week's Sun Microsystems Internet Radio Shows Feature the Media Grid and Immersive Education Initiative; Next Generation Social Networking Communities; Nerdcore Hip Hop and Video Game Culture   The weekly programs from Sun Microsystems Internet Radio shows will feature industry experts answering questions about the media grid and immersive education, next generation social networking communities, and hip hop and video game culture. 2008-07-21

Shenzhen Partygoers Get a Taste of New York City
On the heels of its pre-opening celebration, 'butter' offers its patrons an evening of music, entertainment and New York-style theatrics. 2008-07-21

Anthony Soave’s Brambleton Hosts Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series   Performances are scheduled in Town Center throughout the summer months. 2008-07-20

Hip-Hop Tastemaker Launches Groundbreaking Urban Media Websitese
New York City Parks Department will host a free concert at Central Park Soundstage in honor of the 25th Anniversary of Video Music Box on Friday, July 18th at 7pm. The performing line-up is being withheld from the public but is expected to feature some of the biggest and most profound names hip-hop history. 2008-07-20

Main Street Station Announces Agape Music Festival   ResortQuest Main Street Station hosts the Agape Music Festival, a family event featuring the Christian rock band "Eyes Wide Open." The event is sponsored by the Agape Outpost Christian center and sponsored in part by ResortQuest Breckenridge, Hyatt Main Street Station and the Merchants at Main Street Station. 2008-07-19

Music123.com Offers Special Discounts Through July 31 on Music Instruments and Equipment from Yamaha
Featured Yamaha Products Include the New IM8 Series Mixers and STAGEPAS Portable PA Systems 2008-07-19

New Borders UK Site Launches Affiliate Programme with Affiliate Window
Borders UK announced today it has launched a brand new affiliate programme with UK network Affiliate Window as part of the marketing activity associated with the launch of their new transactional website www.borders.co.uk. The affiliate programme will not only provide additional access to the Borders brand online but will also be a valuable revenue stream for the business. Site owners affiliating with Borders.co.uk will have the opportunity to earn revenue in the form of commission on referred sales. The basic commission rate will be 7% on all sales of books, CDs, DVDs and magazines subscriptions, but for the first month Borders is making an introductory offer of 8%. 2008-07-19