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David Bernard Wins First Prize in the American Prize Orchestral Conducting Competition
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David Bernard, Music Director of the Massapequa Philharmonic, has been awarded First Prize in the Orchestral Conducting competition of The American Prize, professional division 2019, a national competition for conductors. In making their selection from a diverse group of conductors from across the United States, the panel of judges acclaimed. “Conducting from memory, David Bernard exhibits remarkable skill […]
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000, Matt Lang is Canada's next big name in country music, winning SiriusXM Top of the Country and $25
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SiriusXM Canada, the country’s leading audio entertainment company, is thrilled to announce Matt Lang from Maniwaki, QC as the winner of the second annual SiriusXM Top of the Country competition, in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA). Matt Lang took home the grand prize of $25,000, an international SOCAN songwriting camp and more. For high-resolution photos of the winner, click here. Following […]
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BMI Sets Revenue Records With $1.283 Billion
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BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) ended its fiscal year on June 30 once again breaking revenue records with $1.283 billion, up 7% over the previous year. BMI also distributed and administered $1.196 billion to its songwriters, composers and publishers, its highest distributions ever, and a 7% or $78 million increase over last year. These results mark the most reported public performance revenues and […]
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Fender® Launches Non-Profit - Fender Play Foundation -
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the launch of the Fender Play Foundation, the brand’s new non-profit intended to provide resources and music education opportunities to equip, educate and inspire young players. Over the next three years Fender Play Foundation will raise $3 million for educational institutions and organizations that provide youth with opportunities to learn how […]
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Guitarist Diana Rein "Queen Of My Castle" Tour Comes To Alva's Showroom
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Rising blues artist Diana Rein brings her “Queen Of My Castle” Tour to Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., Sunday, September 29. Showtime: 4pm. Tickets are $20. Info: (310) 833-7538 or visit https://alvasshowroom.com/event/diana-rein/. Rein recently celebrated the release of her new album Queen Of My Castle (on Gulf Coast Records) with a sold-out concert at The Historic Merc in Temecula, […]
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Larry 'Fuzzy' Knight's Blowin' Smoke Revue Featuring the Fabulous Smokettes
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The Blowin’ Smoke Rhythm & Blues Band featuring the Fabulous SMOKETTES are back….at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Downtown Santa Monica on Saturday Night, September 21. For Blues and R&B afficiandos, this is a ‘can’t miss’ show. Featuring the searing guitar paying by Dave Raven Rutchinski and a four-horn section, bass by bandleader, Larry ‘Fuzzy’ Knight, […]
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CoreLeoni - II
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He is one of the truest and most passionate Rock musicians of the last decades. And though time stood never still for Gotthard founding member and guitarist Leo Leoni. CoreLeoni he named his passion for big, timeless Classic Rock, for pure music nostalgy, added with a modern sound. On September 27th their second album „CoreLeoni […]
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Renowned Soul-Blues Singer Billy Price Presents: A Tribute To Roy Buchanan Featuring Special Guests
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Renowned soul-blues singer Billy Price, presents a Tribute To Roy Buchanan featuring an array of special guest musicians, at The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Sunday, September 22. 7:30pm. Tickets are $25. Info: (703) 549-7500 or visit http://www.birchmere.com. Price was the vocalist on two of the late Buchanan’s albums, That’s What I’m Here For and Live Stock. Among the Special […]
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BILLY CURRINGTON HEADLINES BOOTS AND BREWS
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WHAT: CBF Productions is proud to present the Legendary Boots & Brews Country Music Festival, returning to Ventura, bigger and better than ever, with a brand new location: beautiful San Buenaventura State Beach Park, just minutes from Downtown Ventura. This family-friendly affair features a full day of the very best in delicious food vendors, refreshing craft beer and, […]
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Hootie & The Blowfish - Imperfect Circle Set For Release
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As a summer of sold-out shows celebrated by fans and critics alike nears its celebratory three-night U.S. finale in Columbia, S.C., the band Billboard praises as “back and better than ever” will continue the excitement into the fall with today’s announcement of Imperfect Circle, the first new album from Hootie & the Blowfish in nearly 15 years. Due out November […]