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Posted on: October 24, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Harry Connick, Jr. Celebrates the Holidays With Seasonal Favorites and New Songs on ‘What A Night! – A Christmas Album’

The holiday season is a time of traditions. The songs and spirit of the season take us back to our childhoods, reinforce our bond with family and friends, and remind us to spread joy and help to others. Among contemporary musicians, no one has reflected these feelings with greater honesty and artistry than the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum-selling Harry Connick, Jr., who celebrates once again with “What a Night! – A Christmas…

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Posted on: October 23, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Resurrection Mary: New DVD Trades Blood and Guts for Psychological Thrills and Chills

Distributed by Entertainment Studios, while the legend is not new, the way the story is told is; Resurrection Mary walks again! Director Sean Michael Beyer says, “Although it seems to have been marketed as a horror film, which is disappointing to hard-core horror fans, from day one, we set out to make a solid, romantic thriller that didn’t need to rely on splattered blood and guts to make it an…

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Posted on: October 23, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Capitol/EMI to Release ‘The Best of Bond… James Bond’ in Expanded CD, CD/DVD & Digital Album Formats on October 28

As 007 fans eagerly await the November 14 U.S. opening of MGM’s new James Bond film, ‘QUANTUM OF SOLACE,’ Capitol/EMI announces an expanded CD, CD/DVD and digital release of ‘The Best Of Bond… James Bond’ on October 28. The CD and digital album both feature 23 musical standouts from the Bond franchise’s 46 years plus a previously unreleased bonus track, and the CD/DVD includes five music videos, a filmed concert…

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Posted on: October 23, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MySims Kingdom Goes Gold

The Sims(TM), an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) Label, announced today that MySims(TM) Kingdom for the Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM), the sequel to the worldwide sensation MySims, has gone gold and ships to retailers on October 28th. MySims Kingdom sets you on an adventure of discovery and exploration to help King Roland and his subjects revitalize the MySims Kingdom. As a special bonus, anyone who reserves a copy of the game…

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Posted on: October 23, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Music Legend Natalie Cole Releases New Album ‘Still Unforgettable’ and Hits the Road for Tour

Grammy Award-winning songstress Natalie Cole is back on the road this fall in support of her September release, Still Unforgettable, the highly anticipated follow up to the Grammy-winning favorite, Unforgettable … With Love. Highlighting Cole’s interpretation of timeless standards from the American Songbook as well as showcasing her signature hits, the tour will also feature an accompanying big band. The tour hits Spotlight 29 Casino on January 17, 2009. Tickets…

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Posted on: October 22, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Luis Jimenez Brings His “Freak Show” to Caroline’ on Broadway

Alma Entertainment announced today that Luis Jimenez will bring his comedy and zany characters on the road live on October 31st to Caroline’s on Broadway in New York City. Luis Jimenez will also be part of the hugely successful New York Comedy Festival this coming November which includes comedians such as; Tracy Morgan, Frank Caliendo, Sarah Silverman and Carlos Mencia among many other well known comedians.

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Posted on: October 22, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

EIDOS AND XBOX ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOADABLE CHAPTERS FOR TOMB RAIDER: UNDERWORLD

Eidos Interactive, creator of some of the world’s leading video game properties, today announces an agreement with Microsoft to release two brand new downloadable chapters in the continuing Tomb Raider adventures of Lara Croft. Containing up to six hours of new gameplay and content for Tomb Raider: Underworldâ„¢, the chapters will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. A…

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Posted on: October 22, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AUSTIN SONGBIRD CARRIE RODRIGUEZ MAKES AUSTIN CITY LIMITS DEBUT OCTOBER 25, 2008

Austin native Carrie Rodriguez makes her first Austin City Limits appearance this month. Her performance, taped in July, will air the week of October 25, 2008 (check local listings in your area); the show also features Jakob Dylan. “I grew up watching Austin City Limits” Rodriguez said, “so this was a dream come true for me definitely the highlight of my musical career so far.” Austin City Limits (PBS), the…

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Posted on: October 22, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DEAD SPACE REVEALS SPINE-TINGLING SCORE COMPOSED AND CONDUCTED BY JASON GRAVES

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the intensely atmospheric orchestral score for EA’s new sci-fi survival horror game Dead Space. Developed with award-winning composer Jason Graves, in association with Rod Abernethy and under the direction of EA Redwood Shores studio; Jason’s chilling score for Dead Space enhances the horror and tension of the game through extreme aleatoric and extended 20th Century orchestral music techniques. “Graves’ work on the Dead…

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Posted on: October 22, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NASHVILLE COLLECTIVE TEN OUT OF TENN CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS ON COMPILATION AND TOUR

Hot on the heels of a successful sophomore release and tour, the Nashville collective of nationally recognized artists band together for a holiday tour to support the Ten out of Tenn Christmas compilation out November 11 and co-sponsored by American Songwriter Magazine and TOM’s Shoes. The disc features a blend of a mix of originals and traditional holiday tunes. Produced by TOT’s own K.S. Rhoads, the singer/songwriter reflects, “When Katie…

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Posted on: October 21, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Phratry Records’ LKN

Phratry’s LKN (Lauren K. Newman) will be playing a few releases shows throughout the Northwest in October in celebration of her latest release, the vinyl/cd combo “Postulate II/Phratry EP.” The first of these release shows will be October 25th in Tacoma, WA. Please visit the Phratry website for current dates or visit LKN’s website via the links section below.

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Posted on: October 21, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WIND-UP ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF COMPANY OF THIEVES TO RECORDING, MERCHANDISING, PUBLISHING AND ARTIST DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS

Four subsidiaries of Wind-up Entertainment and the Chicago-based Company of Thieves have entered into agreements for this broad-based relationship. The band’s future recordings will be released by Wind-up Records. Additionally, the sale of all Company of Thieves merchandise at on-line, retail, and touring points of sale will be handled by Wind-up Entertainment’s Pronto Merch. The band’s publishing will be administered by the company’s Sakyamuni Music Publishing, LLC. Company of Thieves…

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Posted on: October 21, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

International Jetsetters (members of JAMC & Ride) Ready for Take Off!

At long last the UK’s latest Noise/Pop makers International Jetsetters make their U.S. debut with the six song EP “Heart Is Black”. The EP was available October 7, 2008- exclusively at Planting Seeds Records [www.plantingseedsrecords.com/shop] in limited edition CDEP/Postcard/Sticker Pack and digitally worldwide via i-Tunes, emusic, and the usual digital outlets worldwide. The CD was distributed worldwide by Darla Records[www.darla.com] on October 20, 2008.

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Posted on: October 20, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Introducing: Matthew and the Arrogant Sea!

Nova Posta Vinyl, the new record label formed by Bella Union recording artists Eric Pulido (of Midlake) and Robert Gomez, is pleased to announce its first release, Matthew and the Arrogant Sea, Family Family Family Meets The Magic Christian, available October 28th, 2008. This 14-song odyssey is filled with melodious gems that evoke the experimental natures of The Flaming Lips and Animal Collective perched upon harmonies reminiscent of The Beach…

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Posted on: October 20, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Apocalyptic Video for Charlie Pickett’s “Overtown” Surfaces

Charlie Pickett and the Eggs was a rowdy, raunchy band out of Miami that sounded like it had crawled out of a black-water mangrove swamp off I-95. Pickett sang songs about unfaithful lovers, sex, failed romance, drugs, American wanderers, the bad parts of town and the lower realms. He had more in common with Johnny Thunders than Don Johnson, for sure.” – Tallahassee Democrat

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Posted on: October 19, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BUFFALO KILLERS : FALL U.S. TOUR with the BLACK CROWES

Cincinnati psychedelic blues trio, Buffalo Killers, will hit the road this fall once again supporting the Black Crowes on a 14-date tour of the U.S. The Buffalo Killers new album “Let it Ride” (produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auebach) was released earlier this summer on Alive Records and supported by tours opening for The Black Keys as well as a cross country solo trek. Recently, the band and Ragged…

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Posted on: October 19, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Timmy Curran Stars In Documentary Series “The Train”

Adeline Records singer/songwriter/surfer Timmy Curran is set to star in a new documentary series called “The Train” which begins filming today in San Francisco, CA. Timmy will be on the road in the west coast with both his guitar and his surfboard for the next two months filming “The Train” and is available for press along the way. Feel free to inquire about his whereabouts and availability. Timmy Curran’s debut…

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