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Brock Walker, Brian Vaccaro Schedule CD Release Events

October 26, 2011

Although music increasingly is being sold in digital formats, the CD hasn't quite disappeared just yet, as demonstrated by two St. Louis musicians with upcoming events promoting new independent releases on disc: Keyboardist Brock Walker (pictured, top left) will celebrate the release of his CD 25th & State with a performance at 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday, ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jim Snidero Quartet at the Rubin Museum in NYC 11/4/11

October 26, 2011

Harlem in the Himalayas Jazz Series RMA · 150 W. 17 St., NYC 10011 · 212.620.5000 Friday November 4, 2011 @ 7:00 PM $18.00 in advance / $20.00 day of Member Price: $16.20 Jim Snidero-Alto Sax Peter Zak- Piano Paul Bollenback- Acoustic Guitar Ugonna Okegwo- Bass McClenty Hunter- ...

News: Recording

Herb Pomeroy: Pramlatta's Hips

October 26, 2011

One of the best albums by the Herb Pomeroy Orchestra wasrecorded live at the El Morocco in Worcester, Mass., in 1980. It's also among the rarest. Even many fans of the Boston trumpeter and bandleader are probably unaware of the LP's existence. Released on Shiah Records, Pramlatta's Hips never made it onto CD, which is truly ...

News: Performance / Tour

Galactic: 2012 Florida Run

October 26, 2011

FLORIDA DATES IN JANUARY 2012 WITH COREY GLOVER, COREY HENRY, TOUBAB KREWE, TROMBONE SHORTY AND MORE Galactic's 2012 Florida Run which will find the band tearing through the state bolstered by the vocal prowess of Living Colour's Corey Glover and the trombone virtuosity of Corey Henry. Exclusive presale tickets are available for all shows through Galactic ...

News: Music Industry

Getonic: Buy Music Directly on Any Facebook Wall. No Credit Card Required

October 26, 2011

The focus for musicians to sell directly to their fans continues to intensify, and looks like it won't slow for the foreseeable future. By bypassing the labels and traditional distribution channels, artists are able to take home a bigger profit and form a better, longer lasting relationship with their fans. With this trend comes an increase ...

News: Music Industry

SoundExchange Pays out Record $88 Million

October 26, 2011

In it's largest distribution to date, SoundExchange announced that it sent checks totalling nearly $88 million to more than 18,300 payees during the third quarter of 2011. Total distributions made by SoundExchange in 2010 were $249.2 million, up from $155.5 million in 2009. The funds are statutory performance royalties paid to recording artists and recording copyright ...

News: Technology

HP Expands Music Influencer Program with Artist #talk Listening Parties

October 26, 2011

Hewlett-Packard (HP) is refocusing its Music Influencer program on smaller, influencer-heavy events featuring Arjan Timmermans of ArjanWrites.com as host. Dubbed ARTIST #TALK, these listening parties feature musicians and help spread conversations about HP products and their work with Beats Audio. The new phase of HP's Music Influencer program, ARTIST #TALK, was actually conceived by Arjan Timmermans, ...

News: Trends

U.S. Vinyl Record Sales May Be 6x Higher Than Soundscan Reports

October 26, 2011

The jump in vinyl sales—both for audiophiles and for fans who just love physical mementos—is well documented. But the trend may be far bigger than the industry previously believed. “SoundScan only gets about 15%," Vince Slusarz, the owner of top vinyl manufacturer Gotta Grove told the New York Times. Here's why: Last year, 2.8 million vinyl ...

News: Performance / Tour

Samantha Farrell Performs at Boston Langham Hotel on Wednesday, October 26

October 26, 2011

Jazz vocalist Samantha Farrell has a return engagement at BOND Lounge at Boston Langham Hotel on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 7:00㬆:00 p.m. The singer/songwriter, originally from Boston and now living in Los Angeles, has been described by Ben Evans of the Huffington Post as possessing “a liquor-honey voice, deft guitar work and slightly melancholic tones ...

News: Performance / Tour

Oleta Adams, Spanish Harlem Orchestra Perform at Steppin out for Dimock Fundraiser on October 29 in Boston

October 26, 2011

Jazz and gospel stars Oleta Adams, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the Harlem Gospel Choir and Henry Butler are just some of the performers at the 24th annual Steppin out for Dimock charity event, taking place at the Westin Copley Hotel in Boston on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The annual event raises funds for the Dimock Center, ...