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Chic is an American disco and R&B band that was formed in 1976 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards. It is best-known for its commercially successful disco songs. Chic has been nominated for inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame five times.

Howard Jones (born 23 February 1955) is an English musician. His music merged the technology intensive sound of new wave with the cheery optimism of hippies and late 1960s pop. Jones racked up a string of hits in the mid and late 1980s.

The Dune Dogs, which consists of area executives playing “country-fried swamp ‘n’ roll music,” has received the Standing Ovation 2010 MetroBravo! award in the category of Local Band.

Hypebot.com, a leading music industry and technology site, has written the first ever data-driven hit song lyrics and is hosting a contest for indie artists to add music and compete for a chance to win over $5,000 in prizes.

N-O is in the process of recording his fourth studio album for people chasing a dream. He wants to find someone with a unique voice that would be interested in collaborating on a few songs.

RemixGalaxy is excited to announce our latest remix contest featuring Columbia/Glassnote recording artist, The Temper Trap and their top 10 single “Sweet Disposition.”

Join Billboard and Adweek in association with MusicDealers.com to explore how the worlds of music and advertising are intertwined, and examine how big brands, artists and music supervisors are benefiting from working together during captivating keynotes interviews, informative case studies, and interactive panel discussions.

September 14th promises to be an exotic adventure at Brooklyn's Pete's Candy Store when singer/songwriter Maya Solovey hits the stage to take the audience on a journey to the land of Saudade, the theme for the evening. Be prepared for a night of reminiscence, love and passion as you let your thoughts go and flow while Solovey romances you with Brazilian and Latin music. To complete the experience, Solovey is bringing arepas and plantains to seduce your sense of taste prior to the performance, while you pamper yourself with the purchase of your favorite drink from the bar.

What is an absolute miniscule frame of pop music today, Crushing Juliet has a giant voice in so many ways. The Memphis, Tennessee based rock band, is an accessible alternative pop rock act, not only in terms of the styling, their (Crushing Juliet) debut CD, is the straight up approach to pop music today. As a product and means of expression, the debut album is flawlessly put together, with great production (David Cowell), professionally packaged, showing off what is a prized asset — for Sunset Records. It is very easy to forget that many of the pop stars of the yester year are influencing today’s pop stars with a similar scale of control with their songs. And it would no doubt be easy to appraise Crushing Juliet’s debut CD as a commercial release for the mainstream, the band is led by an impressive singer, skillful at integrating what is vocal tradition and pop rock characteristics.

Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The programme depicts the adventures of a mysterious, humanoid alien known as the Doctor who travels through time and space in his spacecraft. The programme is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running science fiction television show in the world.

Reading Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in Richfield Avenue, Reading. Reading Festival will run from 28-29 August 2011. Reading Festival Fans can pre book Reading Festival Tickets at GigSport.com at a very reasonable price.

This week on the The Producer's Corner with Spud Too Tight, in acknowledgment of Michael Jackson's birthday, Music Producer Spud Too Tight sits down with Music Director Michael Bearden, who was the Music Director and close friend of the late "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, scored, associate produced and music supervised the film, "This Is It" and has composed and produced a new profound song titled "One Last Goodbye," a musical tribute in honor of Michael Jackson's birthday on August 29th, which is now available on iTunes.

The music industry has finally joined the Internet revolution. Every industry from retail to manufacturing has turned to web-based platforms and B2B marketplaces to find a better way to get things done, and today, DigiMusicBids.com brings that power to the music business.

A new type of art gallery called "Arte Hispano" has emerged at Gonzalez y Gonzalez, one of downtown Manhattan's hottest destinations. The NoHo-based, Mexican restaurant, bar & nightclub is putting a different spin on New York's art scene by featuring the works of local, up-&-coming Latino artists. Open to the public, Thursdays through Saturdays in the live music room, Arte Hispano will be exhibiting the works of a different artist every three months. The gallery is curated by salsa music historian Jose Abando (salsasight.com).

102 JAMZ along with Mr. CC Productions presents a Labor Day Weekend Reggae Fest with Barrington Levy, Shaggy and Tropical Recording artist, Alayna at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando!

Robert Lauri is making waves with these new songs in his video clips. A creative and sensitive artist, and a visionary melody writer, he leads each of us to discover the full range of his creative energy.

Popkomm is due to significantly broaden the range of international networking events at its relaunch in 2010. This global event for the industry will offer participants professional assistance for setting up international business contacts. At Popkomm 2010 professional networking agents will be on hand for the first time at a specialist music event to make it easier for exhibitors and trade visitors to establish the right contacts. The networking agents will be available throughout Popkomm and will organise networking events such as speed meetings, get-togethers and networking receptions.

Global soul musician Tomas Doncker has been invited to perform the American Pavilion at the World EXPO 2010 Shanghai on September 29 and 30 as part of his "Small World" tour. Presented by online media site MusicDish*China and St. Barths-based BAZ BAR, the tour opens with performances at the first International New Folk Music Festival and 12th China Shanghai International Arts Festival Performing Arts Fair (SPAF).

Clearly the 70’s sound is back and with the new debut CD by "One Way" from southern California, this versatile CD offers well-crafted music engineered with warm analog sound reminiscent of the 70’s which hasn’t been heard since that era itself.

Studio costs are expensive, so Tyler Stenson, an award winning singer/songwriter from Portland, OR utilized the Internet to raise funds for the recording of his eighth studio album. Through Kickstarter.com and promotion on social networks, Stenson has managed to create a fully fan-funded recording experience for “Long Before the Wheel” – a sparkling follow up to his internationally acclaimed “Bittersweet Parade” LP.

The Boston-based Mike Hallal Band has released a new 12-song, 64-minute album of original roots rock, titled Hatchet Blues, available today at iTunes and other popular online and mobile sites. Featuring live-in-studio recordings of basic tracks and lead vocals, the new album captures the raw power and spontaneity of the 4-piece "gutbucket blues" crew (as The Noise tagged them in '09). The band's previous release, Live at Lizard Lounge, was named one of the Top 100 New CDs of '09 by Real Blues magazine, in the company of albums from Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy and other notables.

Long Beach's premier hotspot will host the final round of the Mai Tai DJ Rumble series on Thursday, August 26, from 9pm-12am. The Mai Tai DJ Rumble features one-of-a-kind turntablists showcasing their skills in mixing, scratching and overall musical creativity. The Grand Prize winner will receive $3,500.00 and a trip to Vegas, plus more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Music for a Cure. The red carpet event will feature celebrity judges, drink specials and no cover. Dress code enforced, 21& over only.

One of rock music’s most enigmatic icons Artie Kornfeld has released his autobiography, “The Pied Piper of Woodstock.” While his auspicious music industry career as a songwriter, producer, artist relations executive, producer, record company executive and promoter has spanned four decades, Kornfeld is probably best known as the creator of the seminal 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair. Available now on Amazon.com and iTunes, Kornfeld’s autobiography “The Pied Piper of Woodstock” is more than a personal account of rock history. This touching memoir from “The Father of Woodstock” offers an unprecedented look at a life fueled by a deep passion for music, freedom and equality as well as Kornfeld’s struggles with addiction and coping with the loss of a child.

Luna Chica Records International (LCR) is proud to announce the signing of country duo Jesse and Noah to the Nashville based record label. Sons of David Bellamy, of the Bellamy Brothers, Jesse and Noah are a welcomed addition to the growing list of diverse artists on LCR.

It was 1956 when Renato Carosone - a legendary name in Italian pop music and Neapolitan songs - released "Tu vuo' fa' l'Americano" ("You wanna play American") which is about an Italian guy acting in imitation of American myths, trying to look cool, dancing to rock'n'roll, playing baseball, but in the end taking money from his mother's purse when in need of cigarettes.