Massachusetts Music News (United States)

Ensemble Chaconne (Peter H. Bloom, Renaissance Flute; Carol Lewis, Viola da Gamba; Olav Chris Henriksen, Renaissance Lute), Pamela Dellal, Mezzo-Soprano, Music of Shakespeare’s Plays, April 6, Shakespeare Assn of America National Meeting, Boston

The Boston String Quartet Invites You to Celebrate the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Ball with Beautiful Music, a Romantic Dinner, and Latin and Ballroom Dancing February 10th & 14th, 2012 at The Cambridge Performing Arts Center

Louie Bello making his mark on the world with is undeniable talent, personality, the Louie Bello Train has left the station! Described as Hip, Hot, Talented, and more - Louie is destined for greatness.

Leader in Audio Processing Offers Free iOS Programming Guide for Audio Developers

Whole Music is proud to announce the release of eight new songs by artists in the Whole Music Artist Development Program on its independent label, Whole Records. The singles are available for purchase on iTunes, CD Baby, and other digital outlets.

"KUTROC Records is a different kind of record label -- It is a label dedicated and focused on developing a few key artists at a time. A label where artists have more control over their material and input in the recording process," Medina said.

iZotope updates critically acclaimed software audio mastering suite

DAMIAN MARLEY Partners with Caribbean Education Foundation to Headline "STAND UP – Educate the Youths" BENEFIT CONCERT to Help Disadvantaged Children in Jamaica to Attend High School.

Ghost Sin Music, a Worcester Massachusetts Independent Recording and Production Company will release Joe Santa Maria's classic collection "November's Alright" on CD to commemorate the five year anniversary of its digital release.

Boston Flute Academy presents PROJECT Trio, an ensemble of virtuosic, genre-bending performers emerging from classical roots! Features Greg Pattillo, world-famous beatbox flutist.

DJ John Dudley Entertainment joined Boston-based non-profit Cradles to Crayons (C2C) on Friday, August 12, 2011, providing in-kind entertainment services for C2C's 5th Annual Backpack-A-Thon on City Hall Plaza Boston, which benefited 27,500 children.

Music making tools to create beats and vocals in the distinctive style of T-Pain

Youtube Sensation Makes First-Ever Boston Appearance

Dean Cascione's “Neoclassical Fire” has officially been released to deliver a second installment of Pure Neoclassical Power Metal!!

Featuring Works by Williams; Szymanowski; Elgar February 24 and 27 at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge and February 26 at Jordan Hall in Boston

Thursday, February 24 at 8 pm at The Somerville Theatre

Landmark Concerts in Boston and Providence Cathedrals feature Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem with NEW ENGLAND PHILHARMONIC, CHORUS PRO MUSICA, PROVIDENCE SINGERS and BOSTON CHILDREN’S CHORUS Saturday, March 3 and Sunday March 4

Capitol Records fails desperate attempt to shut down revolutionary cloud service and marketplace for pre-owned digital music, ReDigi. ReDigi and the people prevail in fight to maintain ownership rights to digital property.

Ensemble Chaconne (Peter H. Bloom, Renaissance Flute; Carol Lewis, Viola da Gamba; Olav Chris Henriksen, Renaissance Lute), Pamela Dellal, Mezzo-Soprano, Music of Shakespeare’s Plays, April 6, Shakespeare Assn of America National Meeting, Boston

The Boston String Quartet Invites You to Celebrate the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Ball with Beautiful Music, a Romantic Dinner, and Latin and Ballroom Dancing at the Providence Biltmore Hotel 11 Dorrance St., Providence RI on February 11th, 2012.

The legendary Aardvark Jazz Orchestra (39th season) will play at Scullers Feb 22 at 8 PM. Music by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham and Aardvark music director Mark Harvey. Tickets: $20. 617-562-4111 or www.scullersjazz.com

Ensemble Chaconne (Peter H. Bloom, Renaissance Flute; Carol Lewis, Viola da Gamba; Olav Chris Henriksen, Renaissance Lute), Pamela Dellal, Mezzo-Soprano, in Measure for Measure: The Music of Shakespeare’s Plays, Feb 19, Yale Center for British Art.

D’Anna Fortunato Mezzo-Soprano, with flutist Peter H. Bloom & pianist Mary Jane Rupert, will perform Music of Handel, Rossini, Schubert, others. Feb 16 at 8:30 p.m. Misericordia University (Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall), Dallas, PA. (570) 674-6719.

Ensemble Chaconne (Peter H. Bloom, baroque flute; Carol Lewis, viola da gamba; Olav Chris Henriksen, baroque lute and English guitar) will perform European Masters in 18th Century London: (Handel, Vivaldi, J.C. Bach, others) at venues in TN and GA.

The Boston String Quartet Invites You to Celebrate the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Ball with Beautiful Music, a Romantic Dinner, and Latin and Ballroom Dancing February 10th & 14th, 2012 at The Cambridge Performing Arts Center

Show at the Regattabar, Charles Hotel, Cambridge and a New CD: POEMJAZZ

DeAngelis Studio's Rock School Bands are everywhere! This "Winterfest" concert is guaranteed to warm you up with 15+ bands and performers, special guests, lots of fun, and all for a great cause!

DeAngelis Studio of Music in Haverhill, MA is gearing up to help local kids with their new Scholarship/Mentor programs. With the reduction of Music Programs in the schools, DeAngelis Studio rallied to help bring music to those less privileged.

The Boston String Quartet Presents Ethno Urban Orchestra on Saturday January 21, 2012 @ 7:30pm at the Littman Performing Arts Center 17011 NE 19 Ave. Miami, Florida

Douglas Blair, private guitar instructor and lead guitarist for the classic rock band W.A.S.P., has been named to head up the new Rock and Guitar Department at the Whole Music studios in Amesbury, MA.

Arena rock band, The Lights Out, today announced they will enter the studio at the end of January to record "On Fire," their first full-length album since 2011’s “Primetime.”

The special "Dia del Amor" (Day of Love), Valentine's Day ringtone, is a window into Mateo's love and affection for a special friend. "I been trying to tell you for a minute, I just never got the words to say," Mateo says.

If you could take a trip in Kitarah's time machine would you travel back to re-write the past? "We think of ringtones as an important opportunity to give the audience a sneak peak into artist's raw emotions on relationships," said Medina.

Louie Bello making his mark on the world with is undeniable talent, personality, the Louie Bello Train has left the station! Described as Hip, Hot, Talented, and more - Louie is destined for greatness.

Leader in Audio Processing Offers Free iOS Programming Guide for Audio Developers

"We think of ringtones and ringtone videos as an important opportunity to give everyone a sneak peak into the artist's raw emotions in sharing their experiences on each song," said Medina.

Whole Music is proud to announce the release of eight new songs by artists in the Whole Music Artist Development Program on its independent label, Whole Records. The singles are available for purchase on iTunes, CD Baby, and other digital outlets.

"The music business is not what it used to be as consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to buying music. Although the consumer has power in purchasing selective music, the top 40 is still dominated by the same programming sounds."

In celebration of this Holiday Season, American Neoclassical Shred Guitarist Dean Cascione, and Canadian Composer Jay Menard (No Entry Media, Icewind), collaborated to bring you a a very special arrangement of a traditional Holiday song.

"KUTROC Records is a different kind of record label -- It is a label dedicated and focused on developing a few key artists at a time. A label where artists have more control over their material and input in the recording process," Medina said.

Aardvark’s 39th Christmas Concert will honor the late Kip Tiernan. Seasonal music and Mark Harvey’s The Prophet (a portrait of Kip). Benefit for Poor People’s United Fund. Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St, Boston. Dec 10 at 7:30 pm. 617 776 8778

In “Bit Players, Has-Been Actors and Other Posers,” a high school drama club makes its own musical out of “Twilight.” Companion blog, www.BitPlayers.me, designed as a forum where teen theatre buffs can connect.

Whole Music, in Amesbury, MA, welcomes Peter Cicco as the newest member of its teaching staff. An accomplished guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Cicco will be available for private guitar, bass, voice and piano lessons starting in December.

Celebration is at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston Tuesday, November 22nd at 8 PM

iZotope updates critically acclaimed software audio mastering suite

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM at the Wilbur Theatre, Boston “Elling is the standout male vocalist of our time.” -Nate Chinen, The New York Times

DeAngelis Studio of Music in Haverhill, MA is sad to learn that many of their friends at Daddy's Junky Music In Massachusetts and New Hampshire are losing a great place to work.

November 11, 2011 is approaching. An interesting configuration: 11.11.11. Regardless of the meaning we attribute to this auspicious date, it is a historical moment in time that calls for a special celebration.

Ozone 5 Advanced to Debut at 131st AES Show in New York, NY.

The acclaimed Aardvark Jazz Orchestra (39th season) will perform at St Peter's Church, Lexington Ave at 54th St, Nov 11 at 7:30 pm, and at Christ & Holy Trinity in Westport CT Nov 13 at 4 pm. Music by Ellington and Aardvark director Mark Harvey.

DAMIAN MARLEY Partners with Caribbean Education Foundation to Headline "STAND UP – Educate the Youths" BENEFIT CONCERT to Help Disadvantaged Children in Jamaica to Attend High School.

Honoring José Massó (“Con Salsa” on WBUR) and hosted by Eric Jackson (on WGBH). Features 21st century Afro-Caribbean stylistic approaches to Coltrane’s compositions.

Revolutionary online marketplace opens this week, allows consumers to buy and sell USED digital music direct from one fan to another.

Old South Church in Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 6 at 3:00 PM

With guest soloist William R. Hudgins, principal clarinet of the Boston Symphony Orchestra Sunday, November 6, 3 PM at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

John Oates, Jonathan Edwards, Suzy Bogguss, Bearfoot, Savoy Brown, Rod MacDonald and James Montgomery Introduce New CDs at Bull Run Restaurant & Concert Series

Ghost Sin Music, a Worcester Massachusetts Independent Recording and Production Company will release Joe Santa Maria's classic collection "November's Alright" on CD to commemorate the five year anniversary of its digital release.

Boston Flute Academy is accepting registrations for all of its fall programs, now through the end of September 2011!

Guitarist/composer Flynn Cohen leads a band of string geniuses performing original multi-genre acoustic music. Primarily instrumental, they combine influences ranging from Irish traditional music, old-time Appalachian, bluegrass and early music.

Boston Flute Academy presents PROJECT Trio, an ensemble of virtuosic, genre-bending performers emerging from classical roots! Features Greg Pattillo, world-famous beatbox flutist.

“2” (Peter H. Bloom, multiple flutes & Mary Jane Rupert, harp) will give two premieres: Play of Light by Richard Nelson and Zoa by Pamela Marshall. Bloom will perform To Music by Elizabeth Vercoe. Church of the Advent, Boston. $10. 857-383-9786.

presented by notloB Folk Concerts at Unity, Somerville

Hailed for “exuberance, imagination, and sheer brio” (Jazz Review), Aardvark will open its 39th season with works by music director Mark Harvey. MIT Killian Hall, 160 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA, October 8, at 8 PM. Free. Information: 888-887-7169.

Christina Hughes, winner of The James Pappoutsakis 31st Annual Flute Competition, will perform music of J. S. Bach, Copland, Jolivet, George Enescu, and Theodore Antoniou. New England Conservatory, Boston, Sept 18 at 3 pm. Free. 617-461-3994.

DJ John Dudley Entertainment joined Boston-based non-profit Cradles to Crayons (C2C) on Friday, August 12, 2011, providing in-kind entertainment services for C2C's 5th Annual Backpack-A-Thon on City Hall Plaza Boston, which benefited 27,500 children.