Massachusetts Music News (United States)

"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

Start your guitar lesson program with DSRocks top industry professionals, enjoy some great discounts, and be entered to win a $150 Gift Certificate to our "Custom Guitar Shop"! Beginner to Advanced, child to adult, come to the best!

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.

If you are an artist or a music group who thinks you have created music that can rock the world, you must also be thinking about how to get the world take note of your music.

AJ, now 13, has that certain something that drives young female fans wild! With his fellow bandsmates, Black Diamonds will be ROCKING the Boston Greenfest stage and closing the show!

Composer, arranger and saxophonist Ray Santos will receive the prestigious Latin Recording Academy® Trustees Award for the significant contributions he has made to the field of recording throughout his career.

Joy Keys chats with Singer/Poet Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo and Actor John Autry II SMJK is an interactive, live Internet talk-radio show that focuses on providing people with tools to enrich and advance their lives mentally, physically and emotionally.

Jimi Jamison At the Request of Hard Rock Cafe International Stops In Boston Location to Donate an Item as a Solo Artist to the Hard Rock Cafe Memorabilia Collection which will tour the world before being placed in a permanent home.

Shirley, Massachusetts Restaurant, Pub and Concert Venue Rocks! Pete Anderson Added To Lineup Friday, August 12

In a unique twist on fundraising, a U.S. high school student is raising one million dollars by writing a symphony and selling the musical notes that make it up. Money collected will help fund music in American public schools and his college tuition.

The gifts of music have not been conferred upon everyone on this planet. There are only a handful of real people, who are born musicians and maestros.

There are many people in this world, who desire to achieve a finesse and brilliance in the talent of music. They may seek some good guidance and assistance from skilled and talented musicians and maestros.

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

Youtube Sensation Makes First-Ever Boston Appearance

Greater Boston awaits arrival of Rock Legend Solo Artist Jimi Jamison for his show in the area July 22nd Wildfire Band Opening while his song Tears in My Eyes is hitting # 1 in Berlin. $15 Per Person Buffet Included maddyslounge.com

Onward Promotions will be presenting the popular 80's band The Motels at Johnny D's Restaurant and Music Club in Somerville, MA for a rare east coast performance.

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

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

New Solo Acoustic CD: What’s It All About comes out June 14, 2011

Shirley, Massachusetts Restaurant, Pub and Concert Venue to Present: Paula Poundstone, Marc Cohn, Sandra Bernhard, Greg Brown, Cheryl Wheeler, Joan Osborne, Iris Dement, Livingston Taylor, Maria Muldaur, Jimmy Webb, Tom Rush, Jon Anderson and more!

Internationally acclaimed Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis will play a key role with Vanessa Williams at the Opening Ceremony of the 2011 Special Olympics on June 25, 2011 in Athens, Greece.

Her composition, "Expectans expectavi," is a reflection on her years of battles with Hodgkin’s lymphoma