PRWeb: Art and Entertainment Music http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment Music from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Feds Pull the Plug on Headline Act Stuart Casson of CalPOP at 40th Annual Smoke-In in Washington, D.C. http://www.prweb.com/releases/medical/marijuana/prweb2608834.htm Thousands of fans waited eagerly to see Lloyd Stuart Casson close the 40th Annual National Smoke-In at the Washington, D.C. Mall July 4th, 2009 celebration, only to find the feds pull the plug as he began to play the national anthem in a Hendrix-style tribute, according to sources at CalPOP. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2009)

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]]> Opium Western's Debut CD Redefines Country Rock http://www.prweb.com/releases/country/rock/prweb2607714.htm New album by Dane Mulligan, formerly of the Arizona band Desert Saints, carves out a new niche in the country rock genre. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2009)

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]]> Johnny Powers Honors Michael Jackson as the King of Pop with The First Annual International Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2608074.htm Johnny Powers, a Hamilton, Canada native, who has a 40-year background in 27 countries as an iconic international sports and entertainment promoter, has just announced The First Annual Michael Jackson International Festival(tm) through his Event Management Group Inc. International TV rights are being handled by Vision Media International, a division of Vision Resource Group Inc. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2009)

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]]> Album Cover Artist Tom Wilkes Dies Unexpectedly at Home in California http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2608414.htm Award winning artist and designer Tom Wilkes died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28 at his home in Pioneertown, CA at the age of 69. Wilkes was the art director of the Monterey International Pop Festival in 1967. He designed many classic album covers like Rolling Stones' "Beggars Banquet" and Neil Young's "Harvest." He was awarded a Grammy in 1974 for Best Recording Package for "Tommy" as performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Choir. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2009)

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]]> BagAmp Vertical Line Array Delivers Big Sound On A Small Budget http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2608214.htm Today, Collins America announces its groundbreaking new portable amplifier system, the BagAmp. The composite enclosure vertical line array self-amplified system uses eight revolutionary Audio Piston loudspeakers to create sound quality and loudness never before delivered in this product category. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2009)

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]]> Arrow Records Signs Popular Multi-Talent with Hip Hop Artist Shonlock http://www.prweb.com/releases/creflo/dollar/prweb2599214.htm Arrow Records, an affiliate of Creflo Dollar Ministries, announces today the signing of multi-talented gospel hip-hop artist Deshon Bullock, known professionally as Shonlock. Having an artistry and range of talents that have taken him traveling around the country, he has worked with some of secular and Christian music's most popular acts, from Aaliyah, Arrested Development, Grammy-nominated duo Grits, Kierra "Kiki" Sheard and Trinitee 5:7 as a dancer, choreographer, and lyricist. Shonlock is currently touring with Grammy winner TobyMac. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2009)

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]]> Creflo Dollar and Arrow Records Present … 'Heart of God, CHANGE' http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2599294.htm Creflo Dollar and Arrow Records present Heart of God, CHANGE. This eagerly anticipated album release is sure to wow audiences of all denominations, races, ethnic groups, and cultural backgrounds. Gospel recording artists featured on this project come together to combine very different styles of Gospel music. In the words of Dollar, this project "puts words to feelings that you want to express toward God in an extremely unique way." (PRWeb Jul 3, 2009)

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]]> Film Producer Brandon Yankowitz Throws Party for 'Trophy Kids' Stars http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2605464.htm The "Trophy Kids" of Generation Y Prove They Know How to Party! (PRWeb Jul 3, 2009)

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]]> Moguldom Media Group Launches New Authority on Hip-Hop News and Culture http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2602514.htm Moguldom Media, the makers of wildly popular Bossip.com, have launched the new definitive source for Hip-Hop news, entertainment, and politics. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2009)

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]]> Brian Wilson Launches New Book With Secret Acoustic Gig http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2607404.htm Brian Wilson played an intimate eight song acoustic set in London on Thursday (July 2), to mark the launch of a new collector's book and print set, based on recent album That Lucky Old Sun. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2009)

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]]> Full Sail University is Proud to Announce 20 Years of Calling Winter Park Home http://www.prweb.com/releases/fullsail/winterpark/prweb2589214.htm Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu), an award-winning entertainment media institution, marked a milestone in July 1989, when it chose its current location in Winter Park, FL, an act that marks this July as 20 years of calling Winter Park home. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Mickey Gilley to Perform Live at Chinook Winds Casino Resort August 21 and 22 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/Mickey_Gilley/prweb2595014.htm Honky Tonk legend Mickey Gilley will be performing live in concert at Chinook Winds Casino Resort on Friday, August 20, and Saturday, August 21. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Comedy on the Coast July 24 & 25 http://www.prweb.com/releases/Comedy_on_the_Coast/casino_resort/prweb2597554.htm Evan Davis headlines July Comedy on the Coast at Chinook Winds Casino Resort July 24 & 25 at 8pm. With Davis will be the very funny Del Van Dyke and Roger Lizaola. Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased by calling 1-888-244-6665. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Get All Shook Up With the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest At Chinook Winds Casino Resort July 10-12 http://www.prweb.com/releases/elvis/casino_resort/prweb2598014.htm The legacy of Elvis Presley lives on at Chinook Winds Casino Resort July 10 - 12, 2009. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> HostelBookers Launches Innovative London Festival Competition on YouTube http://www.prweb.com/releases/london/festivals/prweb2600004.htm Following the groundbreaking Twitter Easter Egg Hunt, leading budget accommodation provider HostelBookers.com is launching a new competition on YouTube to give away London festival tickets. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Seattle-Based Musician, Speaker and Producer Premieres New Film at Silverdocs and Earns Rave Reviews http://www.prweb.com/releases/greg_bennick/the_philosopher_kings/prweb2600344.htm Greg Bennick, a nationally recognized speaker, film producer and musician based in Seattle, is just back from premiering his acclaimed film "The Philosopher Kings" at the AFI/Discovery Channel Silverdocs Film Festival in Washington, D.C. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Not Fade Away Gallery Announces Auction to Benefit The VH1 Save The Music Foundation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2601334.htm Bidding Now Open for Rare Artist's Proofs and Limited Edition Photographs on Auction Closing July 9th (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Classified Ads and Auction Site Main Street Fair to Give Away Free Jonas Brothers Tickets http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2557934.htm Main Street Fair, the first classified ads and auction e-commerce shopping site to donate a portion of its revenue to schools, is giving away free Jonas Brothers concert tickets! (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> WCPE Presents an Americana Weekend http://www.prweb.com/releases/WCPE/Americana_Weekend/prweb2595924.htm TheClassicalStation.org Features Sea to Shining Sea (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Recording Artist Laura Bryna is Named Celebrity Spokesperson for National Guard Youth Challenge Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2600044.htm Music recording artist Laura Bryna is already "giving back" through her volunteer work with Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Air National Guard. Add to that list her new role as celebrity spokesperson for the National Guard Youth Foundation (NGYF), whose mission is to raise national awareness for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program and expand the program throughout the country. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Lera Auerbach featured at the prestigious Verbier, Pacific and West Cork Classical Music Festivals in July http://www.prweb.com/releases/auerbach/verbier/prweb2600494.htm The Verbier Festival in Switzerland, Pacific Music Festival in Japan, and West Cork Chamber Music Festival in Ireland to perform and premiere music by Lera Auerbach this July in a series of composer portraits. She is also a featured guest poet and lecturer at the West Cork Literary Festival. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Past Catches Up With Present (and Michael Jackson) on Twitter http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2601564.htm Popular nostalgia publisher MemoryRoad.com now provides users with free content "flashbacks" from the past on technology of the future. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Aloft Hotel in Aurora Is Thursday Night's Hottest Spot at w xyz bar http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2584044.htm Thursday nights at w xyz bar in the dazzling new Aloft Hotel in Aurora, Colorado, are social networking events for people with a variety of interests. Whether it's an after work "sip" with coworkers for Happy Hour, Diva DJ dancing from 7 pm until 11 pm, or just hooking up with friends to spend some time, the w xyz bar is the spot-on magnet that is drawing these diverse crowds. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Seven Mary Three set to Play in Franklin Ohio at JD Legends Beach Volleyball Club on July 11 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2598594.htm JD Legends Beach Volleyball Club, a part of the JD Legends entertainment complex will host American Rock Band Seven Mary Three Saturday July 11, 2009. Doors Open at 5pm. Seven Mary Three, occasionally abbreviated to 7M3, is an American hard rock band. They have released seven studio albums and are best known for their hit single "Cumbersome," as well as "Water's Edge" and "Wait" among others. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Swedish Guitar Sensation Andreas Oberg Opens Advanced Technology Online Guitar School that Charts New Territory in Worldwide Guitar Teaching http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2581014.htm Andreas Oberg launches a breakthrough learning site that uses the latest in Internet video technology. Students from around the world learn guitar online through video based Master Classes with Andreas. Mr. Oberg teaches the world his virtuosic style through a very social and community oriented website called the Andreas Oberg Guitar Universe that has already attracted students from multiple different countries. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Kelly Clarkson, Brad Paisley, David Cook and Darius Rucker Headline Entertainment at 90th Annual Delaware State Fair http://www.prweb.com/releases/resortquest/delaware-state-fair/prweb2568504.htm American Idols, country music powerhouses and more converge on Harrington fairgrounds. ResortQuest offers vacation rental accommodations throughout Bethany Beach and Delaware's Quiet Resorts, plus Ocean City, Maryland. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Hard Rock Cafe Guitarist Makes Success with Band Bookings Even Easier http://www.prweb.com/releases/gigs/bands/prweb2585344.htm A regular Hard Rock Cafe performer is now making it even easier for semi-pro and amateur bands and solo artists to get gigs and great crowd reactions. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Headphone Solutions Announces Grand Opening http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2588644.htm The sister site to popular online retailer Earphone Solutions launches as a website for high-end headphones. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> CEILI RAIN Releases I MADE LEMONADE-A Pop/Rock/Celtic Music Celebration http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2591324.htm Mima Rekidz (Syracuse, NY) is pleased to announce the new CD release from critically acclaimed touring, and recording artist-CEILI RAIN. I MADE LEMONADE is the perfect summertime treat for music fans looking for an upbeat, and uplifting blend of celtic pop/rock. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats http://www.prweb.com/releases/bombastic/meatbats/prweb2592314.htm Bombastic, funky, sexy and loud, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers & Chickenfoot) is breaking out on his own with guitar star Jeff Kollman, multi-faceted keyboardist Ed Roth, and Motor City bass ace Kevin Chown. Together, they comprise what is easily one of the most interesting and unpredictable instrumental bands to come along in years; Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Former Three 6 Mafia Member Mr. Del Releases THRILLA http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2598304.htm Mr. Del, former member of the multi-platinum, hardcore rap group Three 6 Mafia, released his third solo album, THRILLA, on June 30th. The highly anticipated project is the first release through Holy South's new major distribution partnership with Universal Music Christian Group. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Keb' Mo' to Headline Opening Night, July 2, of 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival -- Etta James Cancels West Coast Tour due to Illness http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2591234.htm The 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is pleased to announce that Grammy Award-winning bluesman Keb' Mo' will headline opening night, Thursday, July 2, of the 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union. He will replace Etta James, who has canceled her entire West Coast tour due to illness. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> 6th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) Kicks Off http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2591964.htm 6th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is currently accepting entries. Past winners include: The Refugees, Charlie Dore (UK), Fertitta and McClintock (USA), Jen Foster USA), Mistin' (Australia), David Francey (Canada). (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> KUBA PRODUCTIONS signs with UTA's United Entertainment Group for Representation With Music and Film Projects http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2591594.htm KUBA PRODUCTIONS LLC and United Entertainment Group, Inc. - a venture of United Talent Agency and Jarrod Moses - have entered into a representation deal for UEG / UTA to represent KUBA PRODUCTIONS in music, film, and other entertainment projects. KUBA Productions is the exclusive production company for Kuba Stepniak projects. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Not Your Typical High School Musical Debut http://www.prweb.com/releases/High_School_Musical/Broadway_Club/prweb2480734.htm Most Likely To: The Senior Superlative Musical will showcase this summer from August 6-9 in New York City at Manhattan's historic Players Theatre, original home to Psycho Beach Party and Ruthless. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> Full Sail University Student Film, Freedom, Recognized As Film of the Week By mtvU's Best Film On Campus http://www.prweb.com/releases/fullsail/freedom/prweb2588594.htm Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu), an award-winning entertainment media institution located near Orlando, FL, is proud to recognize Digital Arts & Design student, Gabriel Haze, for creating a music video for Elizabeth June's Freedom, which has been chosen as the Film of the Week by mtvU's Best Film On Campus (www.bestfilmoncampus.com). (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> Hot-Spot 'Crème Of The Crop' Attracts Stars To Beverly Hills For BET Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/Interscope/CremeOfTheCrop/prweb2592694.htm Third Annual Post BET Awards Dinner Celebration Presented By Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Heineken USA, VIBE Magazine, and Grey Goose Vodka Celebrated The 2009 BET Awards (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> Paula Abdul Charity Auction to Benefit American Humane's PAWS Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/paula_abdul/paws_program/prweb2592964.htm Auction Cause is teaming up with Paula Abdul on a unique eBay charity auction event starting June 29th, at 7 p.m. PST. Paula is cleaning out her many closets and listing thousands of designer items throughout the summer on eBay. Part of the auction proceeds will support the American Humane Association's Pets and Women's Shelters (PAWS)™ program. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> "We're Not Kidding: A Tribute to Barry Louis Polisar" to Release this Fall http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009BarryPolisar/7JUNO/prweb2589964.htm Barry Louis Polisar (http://www.barrylou.com/) achieved "overnight" success and fame in 2008 when his 30 year old song "All I Want is You" was featured in the opening credits of the film JUNO (http://www.barrylou.com/juno.html). Now indie musicians from around the world are coming together on a two-CD album, "We're Not Kidding: A Tribute to Barry Louis Polisar," to be released this fall. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> Leslie Mendelson Celebrates Her Debut Release Swan Feathers Today with Promotions on iTunes and AOL http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2592954.htm iTunes is featuring Leslie Mendelson's jazzy and effervescent single "Hit The Spot" for free in this week's "Discovery Download" section. The promotion celebrates today's release of "Swan Feathers," Leslie's debut album on Rykodisc. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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