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The 1st Annual NoDa Summer Musicfest Promises To Bring A Plethora Of Live Music, Food, Drinks And Fun

The NoDa Summer Musicfest is a live music festival designed to promote the North Davidson, an diverse artistic area in Charlotte, NC. Known as the NODA district. This area has tremendous music and art resources which our event will assist in exposing the rich culture and opportunities to regional artists, bands and other industry related professionals. The event will host over 50 independent musical acts that span across many genres. The event will be held on 3 stages that will simultaneously crank the region’s best talent. We are also providing an international performance opportunity for a regional band. The band will perform a live simulcast during our event from the City of Fort Saskatchewan, Canada Day Celebrations July 1st in front of 10k-15k people.

The event is being hosted at The Chop Shop, 399 E. 35th St, Charlotte, NC 28205. The venue offers more than 5000 sq. feet of bar space with a spacious multi-level stage, room for over 400 patrons and an awesome atmosphere for pure enjoyment.

This event is being organized by the founders of the Midatlantic Music Conference. From 2002 – 2008, the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference solidified itself as the largest and longest running music conference in the Mid-Atlantic States. The event has hosted over 1000 performers, artists and bands from the US, Canada and around the world. Additionally, more than 450 music, film and digital entertainment industry professionals have participated in interactive panels, displays and demonstrations, making it the premier music industry networking event in the market!

Past participants in their events have included executives from major and independent record labels such as Sony/BMG, J-Records, Universal, BME, EMI Music Group, SoSoDef, Arista and Interscope Records. Other industry sponsors and participants include CD Baby, ASCAP, Electronic Musician, XM Radio, Masterwriter, Select-O-Hits, NC Bar Association as well as film and video game companies such as Southern Tip Films, Talent Link, The NC Film Commission and GRS Games, makers of the SIMS. During the 2008 conference, over 100 artists & bands crossing all genres of music performed in 5 of Charlottes hottest performance venues.

The event will take place on June 30th and July 1st from 4pm to 11pm nightly and it will be hosted at The Chop Shop NoDa at 399 35th Street, Charlotte, NC 28205.

For more information on the event please visit - www.nodasummermusicfest.com

info@wholeteam.com

Adult Contemporary Band World5 Number 1 At Iheart Radio

Having released their debut album "Global Experience" May 1st of this year, the band known as World5 has been the talk of the unsigned artist category at iHeart Radio's NEW Discover and Uncover top 20 song charts in the Hit and Adult categories within its first week of its release. The first of the two songs to make it into the top 20 category was the song "You and I" which debuted at number 6, and quickly rose to the number one position within the following two weeks, and has been in the top 5 for six consecutive weeks.

The newly released "Bring Your Heart Home" debuted in the top 5 of the Hit category of unsigned artists and moved into the number one position in the Adult category. Currently, both songs are enjoying the number 2 and 3 positions respectively in the Hit category. Most recently the song "Living (Give me a Reason)" debuted at number 5 and the song "So Sincere" debuted at number 6 in the unsigned Adult category this week.

Prior to its initial album release date, the band had released the single "You and I" which reached the number one position at various online internet radio outlets, and was later accompanied by a critically acclaimed promotional video. Within 5 days of the album release date, it reached the top 10. The band also has received critical acclaim from a variety of music critics, including Amazon giving the album a 5 star rating calling it "Refreshing and clear" and "picking up more momentum."

The songs that make up "Global Experience" were produced by Randy Miller, whose credits include the likes of Burt Bacharach and Destiny's Child. "Global Experience" is digitally distributed by Island Def Jam Digital Distribution.

For more information please go to www.world5music.com

To see chart positions go to Clear Channel's iHeart Radio NEW: "Discover and Uncover" top 20 chart and select the unsigned icon for Adult and Hit categories

Doug Tidstrand Releases Debut Album "Everything I Am"

Doug Tidstrand's long-awaited debut album "Everything I Am" is available everywhere May 15th through Blue Chair Music. Tidstrand's ten-track album is the culmination of years of writing and performing, and showcases this LA-based singer/songwriter's true musical talents.

Tidstrand has a long musical history. He received a full music scholarship to Cal State Northridge, which afforded him the opportunity to major in voice and further hone his natural talents. Combining his classical training with his rock style vocals, Tidstrand continued to write, record and perform his original songs. In 2008, he began cultivating material for what would eventually become "Everything I Am."

From title track "Everything I Am" to "I'll See You Through" and "Can't Let You Go," Tidstrand brings the listener on a journey that evokes strong emotion driven from his heartfelt lyrics. Tracks "War is Over" and "I Bleed" tackles heavier issues lyrically, but are complimented by Tidstrand's warm vocals.

"Everything I Am" is a culmination of years of experience, and collaborative efforts with extremely talented and seasoned musicians and lyricists," says Tidstrand.

In addition to releasing his debut, Tidstrand has scored a number of independent films and TV specials, including "Long Distance Princess," and "Empress Vampire." He has also worked with some of LA's finest and most sought-after studio session musicians.

To preview "Everything I Am" visit iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/everything-i-am/id527332988.

View the official music video for "I'll See Through You" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQlzQ8GlMHc&feature=youtu.be

http://www.dougtidstrand.com

For more information contact:
pr(at)bfmdigital(dot)com

Catch Doug Tidstrand LIVE on tour!
6/21: Los Angeles, CA @ Molly Malone's

Track List:

1. Everything I Am
2. Bring It Around
3. War Is Over
4. I'll See You Through
5. Superhero
6. Can't Let You Go
7. I Bleed
8. Goodtown
9. 24 Angels
10. Praying For Myself

iWantJam Wants Your Band To Join Its Ranks

Cairo-based entrepreneurs and bothers Moataz El-Gohary and Moe Gohary announced the upcoming beta launch of iWantJam, a brand new type of music site that aims to connect musicians and fans worldwide through live shows, video streaming and social media. In anticipation of the launch, musicians and bands worldwide are invited to enter for consideration to be an 'iWantJam Endorsed Musicians' at http://www.iwantjam.com

IWantJam will be selecting a very limited number of endorsed acts, each receiving prominent exposure through the website such as their music exclusively streamed on the homepage, enhanced artist profile as well as promotion through iWantJam social media sites. Artists and bands will be selected based on a set of criteria reflecting iWantJam's mission: focused on live music and touring and connecting with fans worldwide through social media.

The functionality of IWantJam allows artists to perform at venues anywhere in the world and stream the video in real time to an international audience through the website. This is a major development for bands who want to increase their following, and also benefits venues as they too enjoy the benefits of a significantly expanded audience. Fans benefit by being able to view live concerts anywhere in the world that are streamed via IWantJam, and they can also provide immediate feedback to the performers. IWantJam takes the interaction between fans, artists, and venues to a whole new level. It's the next best thing to being there, and maybe even better as you're sure to avoid the nightmare traffic jams, long walks, and crowds that we've all experienced, which are all too commonplace at concerts. More choices, live performances, and greater interaction between artists and fans: Welcome to IWantJam.

info@iwantjam.com
Music: http://www.facebook.com/iWantJam

Critically Acclaimed Acoustic/ World Guitarist Magic Brook Progressing On New Album

Having had 2 songs on the charts in the New Age/ Ambient / World Radio category and an album on the same charts for over 70 weeks, San Francisco based guitarist Magic Brook is currently tracking his next album with producer Winter (Brian Gore, Shay Black, Kymberly Jackson). The album is currently being tracked at B-Room Studios and mixed at EMB Studios in Oakland CA.

Magic Brook's professional equipped B-Room Studios recently went through an upgrade to increase the fidelity for the new album.
"B-room Studios meets a higher standard of acoustic excellence" states producer Winter. "Scratch recordings have been made for almost all the compositions in order to refine the work. To me it further shows off Brook's innovative technique while still retaining his great melodic sense and relying on his deep compositional skills."

"I have been very happy with the current progress of the tracking of the album up to this point" states Magic Brook. "The progression has been made easier by the new equipment we implemented to further what I am looking for in this next album"

Winter and Magic Brook share unique working relationship in that they know and have mutual respect for each others talents and how best to implement them. "As Brook is tracking we will periodically review his progress until he comes to my studio for mixing" explains Winter. "I advise Brook on mic and pre-amp choices and mic placement while Brook tracks to these specifications."

Magic Brook is well known for his alternative/ experimental finger-style acoustic guitar techniques such as the use of percussive slaps, tap guitar, split hands, and also includes techniques not usually associated with finger-style as Flamenco Rasgueados enlivening the 7 musical journeys in the collection. Formerly the guitarist for both Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley, Magic Brook's critically acclaimed album "The Source: Two Hands One Guitar" (with Winter on board as the mixing engineer) charted at number 14 and remained in the top 60 category for over 30 consecutive weeks and over 78 weeks overall on the New Age/Ambient/World Radio Charts. The song "12 Long Years" (co-written with Bernie Gilbert) hit #2 on the Broadjam top ten in the Chicago Blues category, while iSound placed Brook's recordings into it's blues radio rotation.

The album to be titled later on is being planned for an early 2013 release.

For more information please go to www.magicbrook.com

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Robert Lauri Announces His New Album “State Of Mind”

Robert Lauri is back with a new album to be released by the end of the summer: State of Mind.

Robert Lauri takes us to a surreal world… the upshot of an international pooling of musical talents, Mitch Hiller and, of course, Robert Lauri. A dozen tracks in all!

This is not the first time that Robert Lauri and Mitch Hiller have joined forces. These two friends of long standing decided to get together yet again to share their creativity and immense talent with us. Their combined talents have produced sheer magic. Very present, almost spellbinding, Robert Lauri’s voice is like a key that opens the door to an authentic and original world created by Mitch Hiller’s lyrics.

The album moreover features sterling collaborative performances: three original duets that are bound to enchant us with the power of talented musicians.

American jazz singer Diane Marino performs two duets with Robert Lauri, singing intense lyrics by Mitch Hiller. Two new powerful tracks bring together Diane Marino and Robert Lauri in a collaborative work between Paris and Nashville. Diane Marino and Robert Lauri sing in perfect harmony. The listener cannot but be overwhelmed by their strong, captivating voices. Mitch Hiller’s hard-hitting text enhances the mystery of their performance even more.

In another original duet, Robert Lauri and Mitch Hiller enchant us with the exceptional color of their voices. The album unveils a brand new world of melodies, entrancing musical arrangements and interpretations that have the power to touch our hearts. Mitch Hiller, a Londoner, has for many years deployed a wide range of talents in various collaborative works and productions that have always been successful.

And that is not all. The album hits a cord also thanks to the flawless communication between Frank Marino on bass, Pierre Chereze on guitar and Diane Marino on piano in the duet with Robert entitled In My Mind.

The twelve tracks provide a range of different moods, mixing country, country-rock, Euro pop, and country pop to cite but a few. The musical accompaniment is dazzling and the passion becomes increasingly contagious with each number we listen to.

The wealth of Robert Lauri’s musical creativity is characteristic of this musician and his openness to the world. He stimulates the association of different musical genres to offer us unique, always harmonious moods.

In sum, it could be said that Robert is a visionary melodist unlike any other. Each of his musical moods bears his “stamp.” Driven by a magical inspiration, Robert Lauri creates and produces without respite at an exponential pace.

Robert Lauri will share the songs in première with friends and fans on his Facebook page and You Tube channel. “Oh No” is a single from the new album now available on the main download stores.

Contact Media Enquiries :
Linda Vranken
info@sensitivityandwords.com

Texas Singer-Songwriter Brian Kalinec Releases A New CD: The Fence

Award-winning Houston Texas-based Americana/folk singer-songwriter Brian Kalinec’s new CD, The Fence, released in May, is the follow-up to Last Man Standing, his 2007 Berkalin Records debut. The Fence is a collection of stories in song that relate to the value of work and/or effort in one way or another. – from building a fence to cutting stone, from choosing a career over a relationship to losing a job, from homelessness to home repairs, from Teddy Roosevelt’s star-crossed river adventure in the jungles of South America to a woman whose life is forever affected by her boyfriend’s poor choices.

In his descriptive and poignant, yet musically accessible songs that were penned over the last several years, effort is sometimes rewarded and sometimes ignored, and taking the easy way out usually leads to disaster. And sometimes the less fortunate are just simply ignored.

“In this 100th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s birth, these songs resonate in our own times,” maintains noted folksinger-songwriter Tom Pacheco, who wrote the album’s liner notes. “I’m sure Woody would have loved them. [Brian] sings, writes, and plays so seamlessly that it feels these songs have always been there.” Indeed, the album’s title track, a song celebrating our spirit of self-reliance, took second place in the 2008 Woody Guthrie Song Contest. “Demons Falling Down,” another song on the album, captured first place in the Songwriter Serenade.

A Beaumont native, Kalinec’s East Texas roots have combined with his urban experiences in Houston to form his own particular view of the world, which is reflected in his songs. “While I feel a strong connection to each of the album’s 11 original songs (including one co-written with Connie Mims), I have special empathy with the characters who find themselves in dire situations through no real fault of their own, as in “Stranger in this Line” and “Creosote,” says Kalinec. “It is also quite obvious that I value hard work,” he continues, noting that both “The Fence” and “Uncle Joe” celebrate the spirit of self-reliance. “However, we are each morally responsible to aid the less fortunate among us. I believe that is the true message here.” The CD also includes a cover of “A Song I Heard,” written by guitarist Maury Muehleisen, who died with Jim Croce in a plane crash before he could focus on his own career.

Produced by Kalinec and veteran producer/engineer Michael Mikulka at Mikulka’s Lucky Run Studios, The Fence also features Merel Bregante (Loggins & Messina, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) on drums and percussion; Patterson Barrett (Jerry Jeff Walker, Buddy Miller, Nanci Griffith) on dobro, steel and mandolin; Rankin Peters on bass; Berkalin recording artist Matt Harlan, a rising star in the Americana and folk world and winner of the 2011 Telluride Song Competition; Mims, a prolific songwriter and former member of the group Wheatfield; Cathy -Anne McClintock, a Canadian-born multi-award-winning folk and Americana artist; Kerrville New Folk Finalist B. Sterling Archer on cello and trumpet on several tracks; Allisong Smith on backing vocals; Jeff Duncan on fiddle; Jeff Chambers on vocals; Carolyn Wallace on vocals; Jim Kam on Chapman Stick; Sandy Buller on bowed bass; and Bill Ward, Andi and Ren Renfree of the Texas Music Award-winning group Two-Bit Palomino contributing piano and vocals.

Kalinec is past president of the venerable Houston Songwriters Association and co-produced its annual Sonny Throckmorton Songwriters Festival during the 1990s. He has been performing steadily for more than a dozen years, having been invited to perform at many house concerts, coffeehouses and festivals in Texas and across the U.S., including the famed Kerrville Folk Festival. In 2010, Kalinec participated in the “Shoulder to the Stone” project benefiting the Haitian relief effort and was among the artists on the compilation CD which was recognized as “Event of the year” during the 2012 Texas Music Awards. He also has been a winner in the Big Top Chautaqua Song Contest (2008) and a finalist in numerous other songwriting competitions, while his music has been featured on ABC News’ World News Now.

A recipient of the “My Texan” Award at the 2012 Texas Music Awards for his support of the music and musicians of the state, Brian has produced a number of projects for other artists in addition to his own CDs. These include the late Tim Henderson’s final release, The Winds of Texas (2010). Henderson had said of Kalinec: “… Brian’s written a couple of songs that I’m plumb jealous of…”

Copies of The Fence may be purchased online through www.mytexasmusic.com, www.amazon.com, and www.bestbuy.com. For more information and to hear a couple of the album’s songs, visit www.briankalinec.com.

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Alternative Country Group Soles Of Passion Release Their Acclaimed Debut Album 'Bump Me Up'

Soles of Passion is an alternative country band with a mission. The duo, composed of Myla Snow and Steven Wolfe, create country music about America and put it into context with the current socioeconomic climate of the country. Their songs on their just release debut album “BUMP ME UP” are full of hope and sympathize with Americans who have suffered economic hardships from the recession and faced foreclosure by merciless banks. Soles of Passion send an important message through electrifying political rock songs that is upbeat, honest and easy to dance to. There are no alternative country artists that create political rock songs quite like Soles of Passion. The country music about America they create inspires people who are in the process of losing, or have already lost their homes to fight back. The Freedom Assistance Foundation (FAF) was created by Soles of Passion to help those people take action.

The FAF is a non-profit organization that sets Soles of Passion apart from other alternative country artists. Their political rock songs and country music about America work towards something important – not just a provoking sound, but a cause. Myla and Steven have made it their mission to secure relationships with a network of attorneys to help those stricken by foreclosure. The FAF offers applications for monetary grants made possible by Soles of Passion’s contributions and others who have joined their groundbreaking movement.

One of Soles of Passion’s most exhilarating political rock songs is “Got Me Surrounded.” It’s country music about America that shows how political and financial deception was the cause of the collapsed economy and so much despair. It’s also about hope for a better day in such instances when Myla belts out with her fiery voice, “Revolution here to see it’s over now, don’t tread on me.” The forthcoming music video for “Got Me Surrounded” by these alternative country artists depicts the shocking reality of corruption spurred by the morally bankrupt financial institution’s greed, and its effects on Americans. Real footage, both unsettling and powerful, shows the harsh truth about how people have to live once they’re kicked out of their homes and onto the streets like animals.

The new video by the alternative country artists also shows Myla’s and Steven’s skills as lively musicians. Myla, with jet black hair, a bowler hat and long legs, controls a raspy forceful voice that not even the merciless financial institutions would dare to cross. Her gestures and utterances give the political rock songs written by her and Steven a breath of life while Steven’s instrumentals give them a unique and catchy flow. Their country music about America is not only politically correct, but invigorating. Steven picks away at the guitar and strums the bass resolutely, intent on advancing the Soles of Passion’s music and mission. He’s a skillful instrumentalist and lyricist who stands tall and proud of the cause he represents.

Soles of Passion are one of few alternative country bands that can enliven as well as enlighten listeners with their political rock songs. They create political rock songs while keeping their mission ahead of everything else. The music they create is a product of their efforts to aid fellow Americans who have lost their homes to corrupt financial institutions. This is why their political rock songs can’t be coined as just music. Soles of Passion is music with a mission.

Mila and Steven are alternative country artists as well as humanitarians. In addition to creating country music about America and spreading awareness of crooked institutions as Soles of Passion, they help those who face foreclosure with the FAF. Their political rock songs represent something more than backwards politics as usual. They represent the idea that Americans are more powerful than the institutions that kicked them into the street. Their political rock songs inspire people to fight back and join their cause to resurrect the American’s right to economic fairness. They are alternative country artists who are one of a kind. Not only have these alternative country artists created a unique band, but they have taken an initiative to grow the idea that Soles of Passion represents with the FAF. The FAF turns Soles of Passion into something greater than a band that creates political rock songs. It turns Soles of Passion into a band that is truly passionate about the words they write and empower with harmony. The Soles Of Passion album is available on iTUNES.

Email: info@indiepower.com

MusicDishTV Presents "Girl You're Free" by KC Jockey

The video "Girl, You're Free" is significant and sobering, detailing the struggle of a woman who is being abused. Knowing that there are people who really endure such trauma makes it a difficult, but necessary watch. It was tastefully and professionally done, and KC Jockey really accomplished his goal of helping to bring this cause to the forefront, as it's something that people rarely talk about, but should.

KC Jockey easily takes an unpleasant topic and delivers a song that is not only entertaining, danceable, and likeable, but deep and thought provoking. This is a song that both men and women can relate to, and should be appreciated en masse. Some will want to play it often as a source of strength and comfort. "Girl, You're Free" scores a perfect 10 on every level, and music lovers of all genres will want to add this track to their collection.

Email: tv@musicdish.net

Canadian Music Artist Marcome Releases "Yeku Remixed"

Tantalizing Canadian music maker and singer Marcome is proud to announce the release of Yeku Remixed! The Yeku Trance music video has won the "Captain Award best music video" at the Yosemite Film Festival. It's been selected in other Festivals and has been presented on April 18th at the London Independent Film Festival and in Mexico as well.

Yeku Remixed comes in four musical flavors: A feel-good AC vocal version, a sassy lounge remix with a highly sensual saxophone performance by Richard Beaudet (Gino Vanelli, Cirque du Soleil), a festive ambient version featuring the country-ish guitars of Michel Robidoux (Leonard Cohen, Jean-Pierre Ferland) and the ecstatic Trance music remix in which the Spirit can unleash its passion for life!

About Marcomé:
While her main instrument is her voice, Marcomé blends her lyrics with a unique wordless language that brings us in an atmospheric universe. She carefully carefully fuses different world music influences with jazz style and classical vocals, creating an entirely different New World music genre. She also is a keyboardist and proficient percussionist and produces, arranges, remixes and engineers all her musical works. She has collaborated with many artists, including Diana Krall, Cecilia Bartoli, Le Cirque du Soleil, Branford Marsalis, Sir George Martin, Tom Waits, Daniel Lanois, Pat Metheny and Yes.


For further information please contact media@Marcome.com or visit www.Marcome.com