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Philly R&B Legends The Trammps Release New Single Penned By Teen Songwriting Prodigy Matt Cermanski

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
September 12, 2011

Philadelphia, PA—Possibly one of the best known Grammy Award Winning R&B/Disco acts to hit the music scene in the late 1970s was Philadelphia's The Trammps, with their hit song “Disco Inferno," which was featured on the number one selling soundtrack of all time Saturday Night Fever. Most recently 50 Cent released a hit single “Hate It Or Love It" along with Mary J and the Game that sampled The Trammps hit “Rubber Band"; a track from The Trammps first album ...

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Performance / Tour

Australian Singer-Songwriter Paul Kelly To Play "A to Z" Live Dates September 12-27 In New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Vancouver And Toronto

Source: 1888 Media
September 12, 2011

In North America, Paul Kelly is loved by a fervent following of devoted, discerning listeners. In his native Australia, though, where his songs are lodged deeply in the country's soundtrack, Kelly is virtually a national hero. On September 6 (digital) & October 25 (physical), Gawdaggie Music/CEN, through RED Distribution, released Kelly's Songs From the South, Volumes 1 & 2 in the U.S., featuring a tour of 40 songs spanning 1985 through 2008. List price for the two-CD set is $13.98, ...

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Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band debut on iTunes

Source: Michael Ricci
September 12, 2011

BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND DEBUT ON ITUNES SEGER'S MULTI-PLATINUM 'LIVE BULLET' AND 'NINE TONIGHT' CONCERT ALBUMS TO MAKE DIGITAL DEBUT TUESDAY FREE DIGITAL EP AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT ITUNES FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY; USA TODAY SNEAK PREVIEW TODAY Hollywood, California: Bob Seger will debut his digitally remastered multi-platinum Live Bullet and Nine Tonight concert albums on The iTunes Store and Amazon MP3 store Tuesday, September 13. To celebrate the offer, a free digital 'Bonus EP' will be ...

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This Week @ The Cornelia Street Cafe: September 12-19, 2011

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
September 12, 2011

The Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, New York 10014 Showtimes: Weeknights: 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 10:00 PM, Weekends: 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM (doors open @ 5:45 PM-early shows, & @ 8:30 PM-late shows) September 12-19 Highlights: Monday, September 12, 8:30 PM CLASSICAL AT THE CORNELIA: MODERN MASTERWORKS! Michael Brofman, piano; Brian Snow, cello Tuesday, September 13, 8:30 PM LOREN STILLMAN AND BAD TOUCH

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Critically Acclaimed Russian Artist Oleg Frish To Perform Three Show's at New York's Metropolitan Room In Conjunction With New CD

Source: Muse Media
September 12, 2011

CELEBRATED RUSSIAN TV PERSONALITY OLEG FRISH TO PERFORM AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM IN NEW YORK Frish will be performing in support of his recently released CD, Bring Me Sunshine,—a collection of music culled from the Great American Songbook “Very positive and very swinging." —New York Daily News “He has an appealing voice, his accent is charming, and he swings happily throughout songs." —Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene Los Angeles, CA—Oleg Frish is probably one of the most famous men in ...

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For Sale

Equipment for serious Boston Musicians

Source: Mel Green
September 12, 2011

Clearing out the room of a former housemate who has returned to live in South Africa. We have the following used equipment available for sale. SAX PLAYERS 1 Red Leather Baritone Sax Gig Bag 1 Molded Red Baritone Sax Case 1 Molded Gator Tenor Sax Case 2 Baritone Sax Gig Stands 2 Tenor Sax Gig Stands Please get in touch and I'll send you photos. We also have some other ...

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Vicki Burns Quintet performs a Tribute to Anita O'Day At the Iridium Jazz Club, 9/13/11

Source: Vicki-Lyn Burns
September 11, 2011

Vicki Burns Quintet at the Iridium Jazz Club Tuesday, September 13th 2011 at 7:00pm Performing a Concert in Tribute to Jazz Vocal Legend, Anita O'Day Featuring Vicki Burns- Vocals Ed MacEachen- Guitar and Musical Direction Leonard Thompson- Piano Tom Hubbard- Bass Anthony Pinciotti- Drums Weaving an informative narrative into a well-paced performance, featuring some of Ms. O'Day's most popular songs, jazz vocalist Vicki Burns ...

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Fahir Atakoglu Returns to Drom NYC

Source: Carol Green, Redwood Entertainment
September 11, 2011

New York, NY: By popular demand legendary Jazz composer/pianist Fahir Atakoğlu will be returning to play live at Drom in New York City on October 5, 2011 at 8:00 PM. Rendering music from his critically acclaimed U.S. Jazz CD releases, If, Istanbul in Blue and his latest CD, Faces & Places—and having reached #1 on the JazzWeek World Music Charts three times!—Fahir will be performing at Drom with internationally renowned musicians Alain Caron on bass and Cuban drummer Horacio “El ...

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