Connecticut Music News (United States)

Beau Badrick Live @ Relay For Life/American Cancer Society in Wallingford CT, Friday, May 11th 2012 has had a VENUE CHANGE

The Sounds of Rodgers & Hammerstein by CT Playmakers runs May 18 to June 2, 2012, at the First Congregational Church, off I-95 Exit 5, Old Greenwich. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Saturday matinees at 2pm. For tickets call 203-977-8627.

Join local award-winning writers, poets and authors from the Ridgefield Writers Guild, along with guest readers, singers and musicians, for Festival Provençal, an evening of essays, stories, poetry and songs at the Ridgefield Library.

The entire contents of a 7-room home and 3-room guest house of Anthony Morss, music director and principal conductor of the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, will be sold at auction Saturday, Feb. 25, in Litchfield, Conn., by Tim's, Inc.

American Idol Hopeful's Debut Single, "Something More," Written and Recorded at Trod Nossel

The historic level of desperation, for relief operations in 193 UN member countries, has prompted a call to artists to lead U.S. and international humanitarian relief efforts.

Soundtracks "Special Forces Prayer" and "The Soldiers Tear," from the album "Country Goes Global," hold special meaning for those serving and the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The United Nations Arts Initiative engages the grassroots and decision making level in 193 countries.

Progress on the economic or public health front in the United States, considered the most advanced nation in the world, provides a reference point for the scope of challenges facing the International Community.

CMA/ASCAP Artist H-II Stephen Michael Apatow works to protect the worlds most vulnerable populations.

"Country Music: In Performance at the White House" is a PBS music special in the East Room of the White House, hosted by President and Mrs. Obama.

HRI:UNArts RSS feed: Syndicated news feed connects the entertainment industry in 192 UN countries.

This Thanksgiving and Holiday Season, please join the HRI: Arts Integration Into Education Campaign to Support Local Food Banks and Frontline Service Programs through FeedingAmerica.org, the National Food Bank Network and 13,000 local providers.

Demographic analysis of the needs landscape and capability of the frontline programs to address them, provides us with the unmet needs overview, while the arts initiative serves as a "Bridge for Unmet Needs to Untapped Resources."

Sounds of Blackness has entered into a strategic partnership with the nonprofit organization Humanitarian Resource Institute (HRI), led by writer, composer, artist H-II: Stephen Michael Apatow.

Sounds of Blackness has been bringing hope and inspiration to people through its music globally for the past four decades. The songs on this three-time GRAMMY-winning group’s latest release focus on the themes of reconciliation and healing.

The Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield, Connecticut is excited to host an evening performance from The Junior Choir of Chorus Angelicus from 7:00- 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

Beau Badrick Live @ Relay For Life/American Cancer Society in Wallingford CT, Friday, May 11th 2012 has had a VENUE CHANGE

It’s hard to imagine why any artist or band with a decent following would not create a website these days.

The Sounds of Rodgers & Hammerstein by CT Playmakers runs May 18 to June 2, 2012, at the First Congregational Church, off I-95 Exit 5, Old Greenwich. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Saturday matinees at 2pm. For tickets call 203-977-8627.

The Oliver Wolcott Library and the Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut are pleased to present a musical performance by renowned international film star Irène Jacob and her brother Francis on April 24, 2012 from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Join local award-winning writers, poets and authors from the Ridgefield Writers Guild, along with guest readers, singers and musicians, for Festival Provençal, an evening of essays, stories, poetry and songs at the Ridgefield Library.

As his website shows, several recent milestones, including a new Beatles radio show, boost a continually rising career.

Christine Occhino Opens The Pop Music Academy in Stamford, CT, offering private lessons, both in studio or off-site, as well as group vocal performance, instrument lessons, dance classes, workshops, artist development, and music business consulting.

The entire contents of a 7-room home and 3-room guest house of Anthony Morss, music director and principal conductor of the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, will be sold at auction Saturday, Feb. 25, in Litchfield, Conn., by Tim's, Inc.

Come and enjoy an evening listening to the melodic music of the harp. Marcie Swift will enchant the audience with her soothing music, improvisations and storytelling. Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield, Connecticut on February 28, 2012.

"Defying Gravity" is the best way artist" Imani Kairee" describes the her songs."I feel like I'm channeling the words and ideas they just seem to come."Imani Kairee is different,that's apparent from the White and Black reptile braid she sports!

American Idol Hopeful's Debut Single, "Something More," Written and Recorded at Trod Nossel

The January 2012 issue of "Fanfare" magazine, one of the most-respected music review magazines, features an interview, as well as reviews, of the original compositions of classical music composer and pianist, Sharon Ruchman of Connecticut.

The historic level of desperation, for relief operations in 193 UN member countries, has prompted a call to artists to lead U.S. and international humanitarian relief efforts.

Sharon Ruchman, classical music composer and pianist, has just released her third CD in three years' time,"Remembrance". A composer for five years, Ruchman wrote the new "Remembrance" compositions specifically for violin, cello, flute and piano.

Soundtracks "Special Forces Prayer" and "The Soldiers Tear," from the album "Country Goes Global," hold special meaning for those serving and the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The United Nations Arts Initiative engages the grassroots and decision making level in 193 countries.

Progress on the economic or public health front in the United States, considered the most advanced nation in the world, provides a reference point for the scope of challenges facing the International Community.

CMA/ASCAP Artist H-II Stephen Michael Apatow works to protect the worlds most vulnerable populations.

Remembering those who place there lives on the line to protect our country this Thanksgiving holiday.

"Country Music: In Performance at the White House" is a PBS music special in the East Room of the White House, hosted by President and Mrs. Obama.

HRI:UNArts RSS feed: Syndicated news feed connects the entertainment industry in 192 UN countries.

This Thanksgiving and Holiday Season, please join the HRI: Arts Integration Into Education Campaign to Support Local Food Banks and Frontline Service Programs through FeedingAmerica.org, the National Food Bank Network and 13,000 local providers.

Demographic analysis of the needs landscape and capability of the frontline programs to address them, provides us with the unmet needs overview, while the arts initiative serves as a "Bridge for Unmet Needs to Untapped Resources."

CT Artist's song is picked to be included in Justin Bieber's Christmas CD

Independent composer and recording artist Gary Alt has joined the staff of HomeGrownRadioNJ for unique weekly show called "Crosswinds."

Teen is honored to be on the list with major's.

Sounds of Blackness has entered into a strategic partnership with the nonprofit organization Humanitarian Resource Institute (HRI), led by writer, composer, artist H-II: Stephen Michael Apatow.

Sounds of Blackness has been bringing hope and inspiration to people through its music globally for the past four decades. The songs on this three-time GRAMMY-winning group’s latest release focus on the themes of reconciliation and healing.

Scene Magazine has recently announced it is expanding its horizons in coverage while it narrowed its focus to establish itself as one of the most unique websites and publications for those interested in happenings in the New England area.

Old Lyme-based Sennheiser Electronic Corporation celebrates 20th anniversary as U.S. headquarters of leading German audio brand

CT local artist SeeS (S Double E S) defines passion and grind by starting his own record label and website to “SeeS Control” of the music industry!!

Hurricane Irene Rains on Long Island Parade

"Break Away" LiTB Remix Single Officially Released

This week, an epidemic of murder-suicides reached a threshold level, when the city of San Diego became a reference point for mayors in every city across America.

One of the greatest challenges facing many families, is communication. How many times, does a problem exist, but there is no attempt to confront it. Somehow, life goes on like everything's okay, while in reality, it's not.

Dedicated To Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

For Relay For Life/American Cancer Society in Shelton CT, Saturday, June 4th 2011

The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra in Waterbury, CT, announced the winner of their "Windows to the Soul" artistic competition, Ms. Danielle Way, owner of Rogue Studio in Waterbury. The competition requested depictions of church windows in the area.

Lisa Occhino performs new original songs as well as tracks from her EP, Discovery, at The Bitter End's Singer/Songwriter Sessions on May 29. She will be backed up by indie rock band Sea Rhapsody.

Connecticut's Waterbury Symphony Orchestra posted a job opening for program director of their newly-created El Sistema/Bravo Waterbury program that will begin this coming summer. The program will be patterned after Venezuela's national system.

Why are so many in need in our communities? It's not because people don't care....

International radio broadcast shares a message of hope and inspiration to a world in need.

Though many go along acting like everything's fine, the real deal is what is what we learn when we sit down with families, and grasp what's going on in their lives.

Christine Occhino sings duet “You Belong to Me” paying tribute to Grammy-winning songwriter Michael McDonald during Berklee College 2011 Commencement Concert on 5/6 at 7:30 pm at Boston’s Agganis Arena, broadcast live online at concertwindow

Featuring music, anecdotes, photos and historical mementos from Trod Nossel Studios

a weekend of Bachata dancing Stamford Connecticut. Two days of workshop and evening dancing. Easy train ride from New York City. Featuring Jorge Elizondo and other top Bachata Latin dance instructors from around the world.

It is estimated that in the U.S., 162,000 U.S. homeless youth are child prostitutes and that 57,800 children in homes (including public housing) are estimated to be victims of Community Violence Exposure (CVE).

The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra in Waterbury, Connecticut, is seeking artistic entries for their "Windows of the Soul" competition as a community-wide finale to their 2010-2011 concert series featuring Ottorino Respighi’s “Church Windows”

The Collective Ent. presents WEDNESDAY ATOMS in Concert featuring FRED JR. at Marisa’s Ristorante in Trumbull, CT.