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Pop singer/songwriter Julien Drolon has a message of peace for the world, and he's expressing it through his music. Drolon will perform on September 18th as part of the EarthDance Global Festival For Peace, the world's largest synchronized music and dance festival for peace. He will perform his debut single "Peace Through Music" among other songs at the event. EarthDance has been held annually in over 500 locations in 80 countries with all events simultaneously joining together in the Prayer for Peace.

Few people realize that in addition to being a respected journalist and media personality, Martin Bashir also plays bass reggae. The 'Dateline' contributor and MSNBC afternoon anchor, has been working on his upcoming 14 song reggae album called "Bass Lion." Produced Cary Haase and mixed by Marilyn Music's Casey Conrad, the album is slated for Fall 2010 independent release. Mixed in August at Headman's Studios, "Bass Lion" offers a combination of traditional and contemporary Jamaican music, with all 14 tracks having been recorded in Jamaica. Selected songs from the album will be used in his upcoming daily hourly investigative reporting show on MSNBC.

Pete's Candy Store on September 21st will be the place to be for Heartbreak Hotel - the theme of the night. Come and reminisce with singer/songwriter Maya Solovey and let moody dark and white chocolates melt away your worries. Maya herself will be making homemade raw chocolate truffles, and everyone gets a red velvet cloth to tantalize their sense of touch, as the fragrance of incense fills the air.

Eurosonic Noorderslag is Europe's premiere live music industry conference and showcase festival for European talent, taking place in the picturesque university town of Groningen the Netherlands from 12th - 15th January 2011.

It was another stunning red carpet event organized by New York's Totalindustry.com, with many guests from the recording, movie, sports and fashion industry, including Lightening Entertainment's Geena Jinev Anac & Natasha Anac, who was in attendance to celebrate the very talented hip hop artist LC's latest CD appropriately titled “The Next Big Thing.” We are mesmerized by LC's live performance and the incredible atmosphere here at Sweet Caroline's the most talked about party spot in New York City." Said Natasha Anac of Lightening Entertainment.

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Eartha, proudly announces the release of her third studio CD, Ink Dry Blue, September 21, 2010. Eartha performs at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on September 24, at 8 p.m.

The Third Annual 2010 Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest is pleased to announce an artist line-up that will bring cool jazz sounds to the beautiful city on the weekend of October 15-17, 2010.

Hosted by Kenny Ortega, the upcoming lineup includes Francisco Aldorando (Comedy Time), Hadiyah Robinson (Comic View) And Marc Theobald (Chappelle Show)... with No Admission Before 6:30 & No Drink Minimum!

MusicDish*China is proud to announce that it has joined China's 12th Midi Music Festival as an international media sponsor. The 12th Midi Music Festival aka Changjiang Midi Festival will take place on the tourist island Shi Ye Zhou right on the Changjiang (Yangtse) River in Zhenjiang City, between the 1st and 4th October 2010. With an astonishing program line up with international big names such as Soulfly, Shadows Fall, Finntroll, Loudness, Kyte, The Agonist etc. but also Chinese premiere league rockers like Tang Dynasty, He Yong, 2nd Hand Rose, Voodoo Kungfu, Suffocated, Yaksa and so forth, it will definitely be the best, Chinese rock festivals have to offer so far. Head-master of Midi School and festival guru Zhang Fan aims to become one of the best "Asian rock festivals with such a strong stage line up".

Echoes Fall, a five-piece unsigned metal band from Ipswich, played their most significant set yet at the 10th anniversary of the biggest heavy metal festival in the UK; Bloodstock Open Air. The festival took place at Catton Hall, Derbyshire from Friday 13th – Sunday 15th August 2010. Echoes Fall feature lead vocalist Jamie Bennett, lead guitarist and backing vocals Sebastian Cowie, guitarist Dex Jezierski, bassist and backing vocals Stu Bridges and the drummer Gavin Chinery.

Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue has confirmed she will be touring throughout Europe and the UK during the early months of 2011. Fans can pre-book their tickets from GigSport.com.

Situated in Wembley, North West London, UK - Sub Bubble Studios is a newly created complex incorporating recording studios, a warehouse space and private indoor skate park.

Former Los Angeles rocker Kai Brant changes the tone on her new self-titled release with a mixture of avant-garde and experimental pop tunes, thanks in part to her discovery of the Apple computer. From high-energy electronic loops to slow piano ballads, the new album presents ten unique tracks featuring many guest musicians and plenty of experimentation.

Trying to categorize the Memphis, Tennessee base, Chosen View is an extraordinary assignment, not because the band is considered to confront pure classification of their sound, it is actually because they are indeed, a potential classic indie rock act. The label (Sunset Records) is all about being an indie and the band compliments it by infusing classic art sounds, with other indie rock. The signature Chosen View sound cannot be defined quickly and is suggestive of other Indie acts like The Temper Trap; with soaring vocals, tight guitar work, and colorful layers of production, hooks that build up steadily, and lyrics that are accessible to modern rock listeners today. This first album is filled with attention grabbing vocals, real, and undeniable thoughts in their lyrics, The Common Thread has a classic rock sound with the rigor of a modern day rock act, that technically, the songs and production work perfect making up the ten (10) song debut CD.

Paul Abraham of LMP Media Services teaches musicians how to write press releases, press-packs and master the media with the publication of The A guide to your Music Success in conjunction with secure e-book (www.secure-ebook.com) the world's fastest-growing provider of downloadable e-books.

The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's leading international conference and festival for electronic music is excited to announce a record breaking line up for the 15th anniversary edition, with 165 events are taking place at 44 different stages around Amsterdam. Taking place from 20 to 23 October, ADE expects 2.500 conference delegates and 100.000 festival visitors from all around the world to descend on the city of Amsterdam during the four-day event.

James McCartney will release his debut EP, ‘Available Light,’ on Engine Company Records, exclusively to global radio via AirPlay Direct, on Tuesday, September 7.

MusicDish, in partnership with Vienna-based Cosinus-arts.com, will be officially launching the MusicDish Edelweiss ( http://edelweiss.musicdish.com/ ) website and services at this year's Popkomm conference. MusicDish Edelweiss will bridge the linguistic and marketing barriers between the English language and GSA (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) music markets. Cosinus-arts' Dom Kamper and Anthony Kammerhofer will be holding a press conference to unveil the new portal and bilingual PR services on September 9th at 4:00PM at the Glass Lounge by the Popkomm Entrance. Popkomm 2010 will take place in an extraordinary venue between 8th and 10th of September - the now decommissioned airport Berlin Tempelhof.

Famed flight attendant songstress "Liz Nash" just finished shooting her debut music video "Bulldozer Mind" from her "Late Nite Menu" CD. This high budget music video was filmed at a top secret airport location which included deluxe private jets, ramp cart rides around the tarmac and a friendly waves from helicopter pilots landing on set. Liz was more than happy to take pictures and sign CD's for the eager airport fans with her private security team keeping a close eye. The "Bulldozer Mind" music video is set to be released in the next up coming weeks.

Here it is finally, Lokixximo's latest mixtape "Enigma", hosted by The Beat 98.2FM Dj King Assasin, special features includes Wordsmith, Mr Nes, T Weaponz, Jose Josexx & Soborno, another classic material from the #1 New York Latin Movement, presented by L.O.C Entertainment, Add On Music Group & Lokixximo Music.

The 31st annual Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo, the internationally acclaimed Celebration of Flesh, Fetish, and Fantasy, which has been called "The World's #1 Wildest and Sexiest Party" by E! Entertainment TV, the "#1 Adult Festival in the World," by AskMen.com, and one of the "69 Sexiest Things to Do Before You Die," by Playboy TV, has again evidenced its longstanding commitment to promoting independent music. It is offering two prime-time, full-paying gigs exclusively to Indie artists.

Songsmith, altruist & environmentalist Seth Glier combines all his passions for his run this fall. The "Light It Up, Let It Go Tour" kicks off in NYC at the Rockwood Music Hall on Sept. 24th and includes music from his forthcoming release "The Next Right Thing" (MPress Records - 2011), as well as highlights from his current album "The Trouble With People". In addition, the tour will feature special "Light It Up" events that make this different from any other tour.

Popkomm is all set to relaunch in 2010. Boasting an innovative location, quality networking opportunities and an open day for the public, as a platform for the industry and all music fans it is now more important than ever before. "This is a rapidly changing industry and we are meeting the challenge with new ideas", said Dr. Ralf Kleinhenz, Managing Director of Popkomm GmbH. "As part of the Berlin Music Week Popkomm now no longer only gathers members of the industry, but networks increasingly with music fans, who after all form the basis of the music industry", Dr. Ralf Kleinhenz added.

The "A Charity Record" compilation is the first annual benefit album by Damitow Records. The inaugural album is for RAINN, where all profits will be donated. Featured are new and rare tracks donated by Be Black, Sammy Paul, Laurie McClain, Undiscovered Country, Vanessa Pellon, Daniel Fern, Morgen La Civita & more amazing artist's.

Tinderbox Music Festival, which will be held on September 26, 2010, at Southpaw in Brooklyn, NY, aims to promote the music of an eclectic group of 19 female artists