The 16th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Returns to Rock Atlanta
Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) will make its highly-anticipated return to Atlanta on January 27, 2018, when eight marching bands from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) take the field to dazzle fans with their music, choreography and pageantry. The polls are now open for the public to vote for their favorite marching bands to […]
The Next Doo Wop Star Talent Auditions Search Launches
Starting today, aspiring Acapella and vocal group harmony singers are invited to audition for The Next Doo Wop Star worldwide talent search. The search will culminate with a March 2018 national PBS special and digital interactive show celebrating the Doo Wop era in American musical history. The Next Doo Wop Star talent search is being conducted by famed PBS “My […]
Lisa Loeb to be honored at the 2018 She Rocks Awards by The Women’s International Music Network
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is pleased to announce acclaimed platinum-selling artist Lisa Loeb as the first honoree at the upcoming 2018 She Rocks Awards. Recognizing women who stand out as role models in the music industry, the live awards event will take place on January 26, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the new House of Blues in […]
Park West Gallery Supports the Arts with Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Park West Gallery and the Amelia Island Jazz Festival are making beautiful music together. Park West Gallery is sponsoring the Amelia Island Jazz Festival for its fourth consecutive year as part of its mission to encourage an appreciation of the arts. The gallery’s non-profit organization, the Park West Foundation, is contributing $15,000 to the festival. “We are delighted to be a four-year […]
RODNEY CARRINGTON ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES FOR 2018
Renowned comedian, actor, singer and writer Rodney Carrington announces additional tour dates for 2018 beginning January 12 in Beaumont, Texas. The announcement comes on the heels of his exclusive Netflix special Here Comes The Truth and gives fans an opportunity to see one of America’s most beloved and commercially-successful comedians live. “I am having more fun than […]
John Coltrane’s Music And Life Explored And Honored In ‘Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary’
On November 17, respected filmmaker John Scheinfeld’s acclaimed feature documentary film, Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary, will be released by UMe on DVD and Blu-ray with exclusive bonus features. On the same date, Verve/UMe will release the film’s vital audio companion — Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary Original Soundtrack — on CD, 180-gram 2-LP vinyl, and digital audio. Set […]
Rick Monroe Launches “Gypsy Soul” Contest
Singer/songwriter Rick Monroe invites fans to sing from their “Gypsy Soul,” via a contest that launches today on Facebook. Entrants have until November 13 to film their own version of Rick’s signature tune, post the video to Monroe’s Facebook page and then solicit “likes.” The entrant with the most “likes” wins the contest. Contest rules are explained in a YouTube video; fans can get a free […]
25th Anniversary of The Bodyguard to be Celebrated With Release of Soundtrack Featuring Previously Unreleased Material & Film With Special Features
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the iconic film The Bodyguard, Legacy Recordings, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Fontainebleau Miami Beach are respectively celebrating its legacy with the release of a brand new collection of Whitney Houston live and studio recordings, special features and special events & activations at the hotel. Legacy Recordings (in cooperation with The Estate […]
10-DVD COLLECTION CMA AWARDS LIVE: GREATEST MOMENTS 1968-2015 AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
Time Life in conjunction with the Country Music Association is proud to announce the upcoming release of CMA Awards Live: Greatest Moments 1968-2015, an extensive 10-DVD set of many of Country’s musical moments that have made history over the years. Time Life will begin taking pre-orders Wednesday, Oct. 11, with a 30-minute infomercial promoting the […]