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Hard Rock International Calls on Local Artists from Around the Globe to Participate in Its 2019 Battle of the Bands Competition
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Hard Rock International will support aspiring musicians with its Battle of the Bands competition, a global search for top aspiring bands, solo artists, musicians, DJ’s and MC’s worldwide. The competition will give local artists a chance for glory as finalists will receive an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to perform at Hard Rock Cafe New […]
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David Gray Announces World Tour & Album Release
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David Gray announces details for the release of his new album, Gold In A Brass Age via IHT Records / AWAL Recordings. This marks his 11th studio album which is set for release on March 8, 2019. The first track off the album, “The Sapling” is available today via all digital streaming platforms HERE. See the full track listing below. In addition to the new […]
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Registration Now Open For 14Th Annual ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO
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ASCAP, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that it is accepting registrations for the 14th edition of its signature event, the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, May 2 – 4, 2019. Music creators of all styles and experience levels can visit https://www.ascap.com/expo to register for the […]
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Andrea Bocelli 'Sì' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
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In the year of his 60th birthday and almost a quarter century since his debut release, global classical music icon Andrea Bocelli has topped the U.S. Billboard 200 chart for the first time in his illustrious career with the release of ‘Sì’ (Decca/Sugar Music), his first album of new original material in 14 years. The album, released in the U.S. […]
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Epicenter Festival–a new 3-day destination music experience from premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents–will debut in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region, at the newly created Rockingham Festival Grounds in Richmond County, North Carolina on Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2019. Epicenter Festival replaces Carolina Rebellion, which was held in North Carolina from 2011 – […]
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School Of Rock Students Take The Stage With Dweezil Zappa
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School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, is teaming up with Dweezil Zappa, son of legendary composer and guitarist, Frank Zappa. A handful of top students from nearby School of Rock locations will play a song with Dweezil on stage during his “Choice Cuts 2018” world tour. The upcoming performances will take place in […]
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BOB SEGER ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FINAL TOUR TO CELEBRATE FIVE DECADES OF ROCK N ROLL
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Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band announced today seven more shows have been added to their final tour. Tickets for the new dates in Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, Vancouver, Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento and Albuquerque will go on sale Friday, November 9 at 10 AM local time. Bob Seger fan club members will have special access to […]
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UK ROCK BAND YOU ME AT SIX ANNOUNCES “BACK AGAIN TOUR 2019” NORTH AMERICAN DATES
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Chart-topping UK rock band You Me At Six is set to hit North America on the Back Again Tour 2019 in support of their triumphant sixth studio album called VI released on October 5th via Underdog Records / AWAL. VI debuted at Number 6 on the UK album chart, marking the band’s 5th UK Top 10 Album. You Me At Six – comprised of […]
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Steel Drum Orchestra, “Pan Rocks” Announces Rush Tribute
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Steel Drum Orchestra, “Pan Rocks” is headed to the studio this Fall to record its tribute to RUSH. Modern Prog-Rock drumlegend Mike Portnoy (Sons Of Apollo, Winery Dogs) will handle the drumming duties. The bassist and guitarist will be announced in the coming weeks. “I am excited to take part in this unique musical experience, which is unlike anything I have done yet in my career,” says Mike Portnoy. “And, it is always an honor to pay tribute […]
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MAC SABBATH Releases Meaty Marionette Music Video for "Sweet Beef"
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Fast food-themed Black Sabbath parody kings MAC SABBATH are about to kick off another North American tour, beginning October 27 in Pomona, CA at Lagunitas Beer Circus! In celebration of the tour, the band have released their second recorded song, “Sweet Beef”, along with a brand new, zany music video for the track. The music video features […]