http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/ Music & Entertainment News @ BIGBAER Urban Alternative Music Magazine]]> 2005-11-01T15:01:59-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/11/san_diegobased.html San Diego-based independent record label, Pacific Coast Jazz, announces overseas distribution deal with UK-based disbitributor, "The Woods." San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 31, 2005 -- San Diego-based independent record label, Pacific Coast Jazz, has cut a deal for overseas distribution... News BIGBAER 2005-11-01T15:01:59-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/rb_singer_membe.html R/B singer, producer, songwriter of the R/B group SURFACE dies. (PRWEB) October 31, 2005 -- David Townsend from the 80's soft soul vocal trio SURFACE known for such lush ballads as "Happy", "Closer Than Friends", "Shower Me With Your... News BIGBAER 2005-10-31T10:00:45-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/nashville_film.html Nashville Film Festival Announces Music Video Competition for the 2006 Festival NASHVILLE (PRWEB) October 30, 2005 -- Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) has announced its Music Video competition, for all types of music, as an important component of the 37th Nashville... Film Festivals BIGBAER 2005-10-30T08:19:41-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/ccma_20052006_b.html (PRWEB) October 28, 2005 -- The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) has recently confirmed the election and appointment of its Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 2005 - 2006. Current Chair of the CCMA Heather Ostertag stated, "I... News BIGBAER 2005-10-29T21:12:40-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/cd_baby_and_ind.html PORTLAND, OR (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com) announced today that they raised a total of $165,000 over the past 7 weeks in concert with independent musicians and record labels who banded together to donate proceeds from their online CD... News BIGBAER 2005-10-29T15:27:42-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/wynonna_judd_to.html Renowned Entertainer Recognized with Husband D.R. Roach for Humanitarian Efforts in Support of Children and Families Mesa, Arizona (PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- ANASAZI Foundation, a nonprofit outdoor behavioral healthcare provider focused on strengthening parent-child relationships, has named entertainer Wynonna... News BIGBAER 2005-10-28T12:21:33-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/fred_rogers_mus.html Top artists pay tribute to Fred Rogers with ‘Songs from the Neighborhood,’ spotlighting Rogers' prodigious songwriting talent. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Fred Rogers Fund. Retail digipak includes “Making of” DVD; available nationwide in November. (PRWEB) October... New Releases BIGBAER 2005-10-25T14:23:12-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/mic_one_risky_b.html Is Mic One among the midwest's hottest rappers? And is Risky Bizness a mad crazy DJ? We think so... Mic One & Risky Bizness do the Abbey Okay people, listen up: Chicago hip-hop has risen to new heights with... Chicago BIGBAER 2005-10-24T12:37:50-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/tresa_street_ro.html Tresa Street Rockin' a Baby all the way up the chart! Tresa Street is one spot away from the top with her current single "Rockin' a Baby"! Rockin' a Baby is currently at the #2 position on the IndieWorld Country... Press Release BIGBAER 2005-10-23T23:52:21-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/singersongwrite.html Hot CD Compilation Includes Some of America’s Brightest New Female Recording Artists LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- Miami and L.A. based singer/songwriter Laura Bradley has been selected by Warrior Girl Music for participation in the second edition... News BIGBAER 2005-10-21T13:12:17-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/this_seasonas_g.html This season’s Local 2/KPRC’s hit show Gimme the Mike winner has been announced. Country music singer Christy Suggett won the finale of the fourth season of the show, receiving a lucrative 2 song production deal from the legendary SugarHill Recording... News BIGBAER 2005-10-17T14:50:41-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/switchfoot_swit.html Switchfoot bassist Tim Foreman talks to Music Matters’ Mary Smedes Pike about touring, fame, and where the San Diego band found inspiration for their new album entitled, Nothing Is Sound. (PRWEB) October 16, 2005 -- Switchfoot bassist Tim Foreman talks... News BIGBAER 2005-10-16T10:53:45-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/hold_1015.html Music industry consultant and music licensing specialist, Gian Fiero, is set to debut "The Fiero Filter," an industry tip sheet for A&R executives, music supervisors, music publishers, and advertising agencies. (PRWEB) October 15, 2005 -- Music industry consultant and music... News BIGBAER 2005-10-15T23:28:11-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/whitney_wolanin_1.html Whitney Wolanin had her original hit single "Good" achieve the #13 position on the Top 40 FMQB AC40 chart at radio after reaching the number 15 position the week prior. "Christmas" an original new holiday song featuring the voice of... News BIGBAER 2005-10-14T14:04:41-06:00 http://www.bigbaer.com/music-industry/archives/2005/10/social_distorti.html Social Distortion is back with an inspired new album writes Music Matters’ Jen Hilbert. After the tragic loss of guitarist and cofounder, Dennis Danell five years ago, frontman Mike Ness is still doing it his way as he wrangles the... New Releases BIGBAER 2005-10-13T14:42:22-06:00