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Enter Music Publishing Grooves Forward With The 17th Annual Drummies Voting Now Open Till May 1
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Josh Moscov
San Jose, Calif.—It's exciting, respected, a bit controversial yet fun. That's right, it's Drummies time! Comprised of more than 40 categories, Enter Music Publishing's annual awards/poll officially opens March 10 in the artist and gear categories. Drummers and drumming fans can cast their votes here. Great Expectations: Diverse Drum Categories Like last year, Enter Music Publishing expects very strong voting returns. In 2011 approximately 7,300 drummers participated in the Drummies, which comprise 42 categories, from “Best Drummer" to “Most Popular ...
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WALL Miami Lounge Presents 1st Half Of Winter Music Conference DJ Ensemble
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Nicole del Castillo
WALL MIAMI HEATS UP FOR WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE 2012 Celebrity hotspot announces first-half of DJ ensemble cast, beginning March 16th WALL Miami, in conjunction with partners Belvedere Vodka and Atrium boutique, is proud to announce its lineup of international DJs for the 27th annual Winter Music Conference. A multidimensional cast of renowned talent, including Bobby Burns, Pete Tong, Sidney Sampson, Quintino, Seth Troxler, Michael Brun, LA Riots, Jessica Who and many more will descend on the impenetrable boite inside W ...
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An Evening with Kirill Gerstein: Rhapsody in Blue and World Premieres of Brad Mehldau and Chick Corea Pieces
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Berklee Public Relations
The 2012 Signature Music Series at Berklee wraps up an extraordinary season on Friday, March 30, with An Evening with Kirill Gerstein: Rhapsody in Blue. The Russian-born pianist will perform the world premiere of new works by Chick Corea and Brad Mehldau, commissioned by Gerstein as part of his 2010 Gilmore Artist Award. The jazz-inspired program also features the original 1924 jazz band version of Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue" with a 25-piece ensemble that includes faculty and an 8-piece student ...
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New Orleans party at The Hamilton! Brother Joscephus Love Revival Revolution with Sol Roots opening
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9th Floor Music
It's a New Orleans party at The Hamilton on Saturday March 17! Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra is a 12-piece explosion of righteousness that blends New Orleans party music, soul music, a good helping of jam-bandy Roots Rock and a righteous splash of good, upbeat Gospel. Guitarist and vocalist Sol Roots opens the show with energetic rock, raw blues, reggae, and funk, all delivered with deep soul. The Hamilton is Washington DC's newest coolest music venue. Brother ...
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Music China adds an extra hall to its 2012 show
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Samantha Pang
Music China, Asia Pacific's most influential music industry event is adding an extra hall to its 2012 show which will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China from 11-14 October. The show, organised by Messe Frankfurt Shanghai Co Ltd and the China Music Instrument Association (CMIA), INTEX Shanghai, will have seven halls totalling 85,000 sqm of exhibition space and is expected to attract more than 53,000 visitors. Commenting on the 2012 show, Mr Evan Sha, Deputy General ...
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Robert Johnson at 100
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Sony Music Entertainment/Legacy
All-Star Tribute To Robert Johnson At 100 Adds Macy Gray, Chuck D, Living Colour, Robert Johnson's Grandson Rev. Steven Johnson And More, At Apollo Theater March 6 The Robert Johnson at 100 tribute at the Apollo Theater March 6 has added more A-list talent to the bill for the centennial celebration of the legendary bluesman including Macy Gray, Chuck D, Living Colour, James Blood Ulmer, Savion Glover, Pedrito Martinez Group, Otis Taylor, Sarah Dash, Dough Rollers, Sugar Blue, The Harlem ...
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NEA Jazz Master Ella Fitzgerald is Focus of "Women in Jazz Month" at AJM with Local, Regional and International Artists
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Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
NEA Jazz Master Ella Fitzgerald is Focus of “Women in Jazz Month" at AJM with Local, Regional and International Artists The theme for March is centered around Women in Jazz Month at the American Jazz Museum and The Blue Room performance calendar is literally packed with talent that showcases the continuing contributions of women within all aspects of perpetuating the jazz musical art form. Deborah Brown will be “Celebrating Ella" with her performance on the first Saturday (3) and will ...
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Giant Steps Album Celebrated with Clinic & Concert
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The Phillips Agency
The title track from John Coltrane's landmark album Giant Steps is a rite of passage for all serious jazz musicians. On Saturday, March 31 five acknowledged jazz masters will teach a special inDepth Jazz Clinic focused on “Giant Steps" and other groundbreaking Coltrane tunes. Jazz fans can experience this thrilling music when the same powerhouse musicians perform at Twins Jazz on March 30 and 31. The Workshop The Giant Steps clinic takes place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at ...
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