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Duck Duck Goose Is No Longer Just A Child’s Game

WebWire | News by Industry : Music — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

It's common that when you hear the phrase Duck Duck Goose, you think of a children's game that you probably played when you were a child. Even more common, you may recall it as an exciting game; where a child goes around a circle tapping other children on the head, calling out "Duck, Duck…" until the child decides to tap one of the players on the head and call out, "Goose". The chase is on! The child chosen to be the "Goose" emerges out of the circle, chasing the accuser. Part of the game's attractive nostalgia is no one knows who will actually get dubbed, 'Goose'. Well… in similarity, some adults are still playing 'Duck Duck Goose', but with a whole different agenda.

No longer is Duck Duck Goose just a childhood game. For Cleveland, Ohio recording artist Truf, Duck Duck Goose is how he explains his experiences with a relentless and vindictive baby's mother and the Child Support System. It's serious! Truf, along with several potential fathers-to-be are forced to submit DNA for paternity testing to determine who fathered a single child. All the men being tested feel like sitting ducks, dreading the fact that one of them will be the goose.

The song, Duck Duck Goose is controversially entertaining to say the least. The song features Florida native, Frank Louis, whose smooth vocals compliment Truf's rugged, heartfelt deliverance. It's no wonder why this hit single is gaining vast popularity and currently holding a five star rating on iTunes.

Duck Duck Goose is the first single to be release from a four track maxi single, entitled, 'Domestic Issues'. Domestic Issues is scheduled to be released on 12-12-12. To find out more about the single, 'Duck Duck Goose' by the artist Truf, visit www.trufsmusic.com or iTunes

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Experience ‘A Cultural Infusion’

WebWire | News by Industry : Music — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:31 +0000

6th Annual Unity Resource Festival 'A Cultural Infusion'

Community Resources, Entertainment and Unity Awards

Presented by the City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College and the Santa Monica Bay Area Human Relations Council, the 6th Annual Unity Resource Festival takes place on Sunday, March 11th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

This year's festival theme, A Cultural Infusion, celebrates the many cultures represented in the City of Santa Monica through music, dance and culinary arts. The festival will also highlight information on city, business, and non-profit agencies that strengthen the community with supportive resources.

Free entertainment will be featured throughout the day including live dance music by the well-known 'gotta dance band', The Bonedaddys (world-beat, blues, zydeco); and widely acclaimed Very Be Careful (Columbian vallenato and cumbia); a multi-media theatrical presentation by actor Gerald C. Rivers and MOA dance, featuring jazz saxophonist Cal Bennett, will stir our memories and imagination on the theme of 'unity' as expressed by Rev. Dr, Martin Luther King, Jr.. Teen poet and hip hop artist, Miles McAliley will also rock the stage.

The annual 'Unity Awards' will be given to an outstanding individual, community organization and faith based group for making a difference in the quality of life in Santa Monica through activities that promote diversity in cultural education and cultural awareness.

Free bike valet services will be provided and gourmet food trucks will be on hand to delight the palate.

For the latest entertainment and event updates, visit Virginia Avenue Park's website at www.vapark.smgov.net or call (310) 458-8688. Virginia Avenue Park is located at 2200 Virginia Avenue. The park is wheelchair accessible and welcomes persons of all abilities.

CONTACT: Betty Macias at 310-458-8688, City of Santa Monica
Marcia Fierro at 310-434-4290, Santa Monica College

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Nicole Murphy to Host Maxwell Dickson’s ‘Art, Libations & Sounds’, an Exhibition From One of LA’s Top Emerging Visual Artist

WebWire | News by Industry : Music — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:24:36 +0000

As Los Angeles continues to be the buzz for all things, celebrity, fashion & art, it's no wonder that these communities would continue to collide and create more iconic moments within the Tinsel-town diaspora.

On Thursday, February 9th, 2012 from 7pm to 11pm, at Downtown Los Angeles' Blackstone Gallery, 901 South Broadway, Nicole Murphy (Model, mother, designer, Ex-wife of Eddie Murphy & soon to be reality star) hosts one of the most beautifully curated exhibitions, 'Art, Libations & Sounds', from one of Los Angeles' most innovate and progressive artist, Maxwell Dickson

Maxwell Dickson's contemporary approach to art is a smorgasbord of influences, movements & eras. Realism, abstract, constructivism, street & more, are all referenced elements that often embrace a Dickson canvas. 'Supporting Los Angeles' young art community is a must' says Murphy. 'I'm excited to be hosting this exhibition with such an eclectic body of work'. Reality stars Gene Simons & Shannon Tweed just tapped Dickson for a custom piece, R&B songtress Teyanna Taylor owns 3 of Dickson's works, and Nicole will soon be housing 3 commissioned Dickson pieces.

Dickson's exhibition will start with a private VIP reception from 7pm to 8pm & then open to a mob of Dickson followers from 8pm to 11pm. Tap 21 Room Craft beer, Charles Smith Wines and Dama Tequila will be the evening's spirit sponsors, and special guest celebrity DJ will be curating the sounds for the evening's festivities.Website: http://maxwelldickson.com

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‘Pawn Stars’ Les Paul Guitar fetches $110,000 selling on eBay

WebWire | News by Industry : Music — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:47:16 +0000

WhatSellsBest.com, reports a Les Paul Guitar recently purchased on History Channels hit television show Pawn Stars (for $90k), fetched a final bid of $110,000 selling on eBay. The sale included a surprising personal item belonging to Les Paul.

The Guitar, a 1961 Gibson SG Les Paul Custom, had previously belonged to Les Paul's ex-wife Mary Ford. Shortly after an episode airing the $90k purchase from Mary Fords nephew on Pawn Stars, the Guitar appeared on eBay.

A surprising personal item of Les Paul was also included in the auction. According to the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop (Pawn Stars) eBay listing, a Letter included with the Guitar states; "Les is told Not to sign a contract with Gibson." This advice could have dramatically altered the fortunes of both Paul and Gibson, if it had been followed.

To see the Les Paul/Pawn Stars items which sold on eBay, and a video (link) of Pawn Stars original $90k purchase from Mary Fords nephew, use the links below or visit: WhatSellsBest.com.

Media outlets interested in discussing this press release in detail are encouraged to contact James Massey by email at; james@whatsellsbest.com or, by telephone at 1-206-497-2263.

About WhatSellsBest.com

WhatSellsBest.com is a free website which has integrated with eBay to allow visitors to actively view and track the top selling eBay items (by highest prices bid, or sold) in nearly 200 unique categories. The website also reports on trends and sales of rare (high-value) collectibles being sold worldwide.

For more information contact:

James Massey, WhatSellsBest.com james@whatsellsbest.com 1-206-497-2263

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Speedy Music Reading Publisher to Author New Book

WebWire | News by Industry : Music — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:11:13 +0000

The Woodlands, TX - David Neuenschwander, vocalist, guitarist, and author of the popular online course Speedy Music Reading is publishing his first book next month.

Much like the course, the book will teach beginners How to Read Music along with covering the basics of music theory. The book is scheduled to be released exclusively via Amazon's Kindle publish platform.

"I'm very excited about the opportunity to help more amateur musicians (or would be musicians) develop their skills and grow musically," says Neuenschwander. "Writing a book just seemed to be the best way to reach the people who need help. Many musicians think reading music is simply too difficult or takes too long to learn, but with the right approach it doesn't have to be. The book is my way of giving back to the musical community that's been so shaping for me."

Since 2009, Neuenschwander's course has helped over 3100 men, women and children learn how to read music online, but the release of this book marks the first opportunity for those offline to use his revolutionary system. The book is scheduled to be released March 5, 2012.

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Signature Entertainment Selected To Receive 2012 National Brides Choice Award

WebWire | News by Industry : Music — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:18:38 +0000

{Williamsville,NY} – January 27, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Signature Entertainment has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards™ 2012 for Wedding DJs in Buffalo!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local Buffalo Wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Signature Entertainment was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

Signature Entertainment is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride's Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

'WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,' said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. 'Since the launch of the Bride's Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Signature Entertainment for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.'

We are happy to announce that Signature Entertainment are some of the very best Buffalo Wedding DJs within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards™ for 2012.

Mike Setlock, President of Signature Entertainment also noted "This is not only a prestigious honor, but a true testament to our hard working staff and talented Buffalo DJ performers. We would also like to thank the Bridal community for their continued support of Signature Entertainment. We will continue to provide superior service to all our clients and vendor partners."

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/signature-entertainment-williamsville/81055cac2f84ba5a.html.

To learn more about the Bride's Choice Awards™, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire™, the nation's leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.

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Signature Entertainment Named Winner In The Knot ‘Best Of Buffalo Weddings’ 2012 –

WebWire | News by Industry : Music — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:15:55 +0000

Buffalo, NY – Signature Entertainment is pleased to announce they have been selected as a 2012 'Wedding DJs In Buffalo' winner in The Knot Best of Weddings and on Weddings from The Knot (NYSE: XOXO; www.theknot.com), the number-one wedding resource that's most trusted by brides.

The Knot Best of Weddings 2012 provides a 'by brides, for brides' guide to the top wedding professionals across the country, and is a must-have when it comes to selecting the best-of-the-best wedding resources. From New York florists and Seattle bridal salons to DC makeup artists, engaged couples will find detailed feedback on local wedding businesses reviewed by thousands of newlyweds who had great things to say.

'We are extremely honored to be part of the elite group of vendors that comprise the Knot Best Of Buffalo 2012 list. We would like to thank our staff and talented Buffalo Wedding DJ performers and most importantly the Buffalo Wedding community we serve' commented Mike Setlock, President of Signature Entertainment.

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About XO Group Inc.
XO Group Inc. (NYSE: XOXO; www.xogroupinc.com), formerly The Knot Inc., is a global media and technology leader devoted to weddings, pregnancy and everything in between, providing young women with the trusted information, products and advice they need to guide them through the most transformative events of their lives. Our family of premium brands began with the #1 wedding brand, The Knot, and has grown to include WeddingChannel.com, The Nest, The Bump and Ijie.com. XO Group is recognized by the industry for being innovative in all media – from the web to social media and mobile, magazines and books, and video – and our groundbreaking social platforms have ignited passionate communities across the world. XO Group has leveraged its customer loyalty into successful businesses in online sponsorship and advertising, registry services, ecommerce and publishing. The company is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange (XOXO) and is headquartered in New York City.

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Upcoming Recording Artist Sara Skinner Joins Monkeybars

WebWire | News by Industry : Music — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:26:21 +0000

Monkeybars , a social marketplace to discover, buy and share innovative content, today officially welcomes recording artist Sara Skinnner to the new social community that enables artists and fans to earn meaningful royalties by recommending a song, film or book to their friends online – something most people already do daily. Ms. Skinner has three songs currently available for sale in Monkeybars, and will debut her first album on the site in late February.

As an independent artist, Skinner has personally experienced the pain associated with trying to distribute her music and show appreciation for her to her loyal fans. Prior to Monkeybars, to distribute her music, Skinner had to choose between giving it away for free, or pay the majority of her profits to various middlemen. (Some of the most popular internet music sites pay the original artist only a fraction of a penny.) Monkeybars introduces the first e- and m-commerce platform that enables artists to monetize and distribute content directly while rewarding their fans with a portion of the royalties for sharing and recommending it. On Monkeybars, Skinner will be able to directly control all aspects of her career. She is responsible for choosing what to make available; setting the price and rewards on her own, unique content; and interacting with her fans and getting their feedback all through the site.

'I love all of my fans, and it's really awesome that now I can actually reward them for promoting my music online instead of just saying 'thanks'.' said Skinner. 'Launching a music career is super stressful, but Monkeybars is the perfect avenue for me to promote my music to my fans while motivating them to want to share it as well. I also love how I can connect and interact personally with my fans on Monkeybars and receive all of their feedback that will make me a better artist.'

How Monkeybars Works
Monkeybars is not just a new social network or a new commerce site. Rather, it complements existing relationships on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, etc., to allow users to make more meaningful recommendations to their friends. After joining Monkeybars, content providers can grow their community and upload their own unique content—including music, film, e-books, and art—for sale in the Monkeybars Market and set the price points for each piece of content, as well as the monetary amount of royalties the artist wishes to 'reward' the community. Then, for each purchase through the Monkeybars Social Graph Royalty Program™, the network of fan recommendations that led to the purchase is financially rewarded. Consumers joining the Monkeybars community can tap their existing social networks to recommend the content they find most interesting. Artists who join Monkeybars can build their community, connect directly with fans like never before, upload and sell their content and reward their fans.

'Sara's music is wonderful, and it's amazing that someone as talented as her still has trouble spreading her infectious voice,' said Monkeybars Founder, Robert Hayden. 'Monkeybars was created exactly for people like her; she deserves all the credit for her work, and her fans should be able to share in the joy with her.'

How to Join Monkeybars
To join the Monkeybars community, please visit www.monkeybars.net. Monkeybars values the feedback of its Beta community, will encourage engaged members to invite their friends and the Monkeybars development team may seek feedback to guide future releases.
About Sara Skinner
Sara Skinner, a 17-year-old singer/songwriter from Texas, has already begun to make a splash in the contemporary music scene. Having taught herself how to play the guitar and piano at an early age, Sara is able to easily translate her thoughts and emotions into music that grabs and holds the attention of her audiences!
What separates Sara from her peers is her drive to succeed; not only in music, but in all areas of her life! Sara is among the top of her class and continues to remain purpose-driven and goal-oriented in both music and academics. Her 'can do' attitude is not only responsible for her ability to pick up new instruments with ease, but also her ability to design her own marketing and promotional materials, record her own demos and produce her own videos! Sara's dynamic, powerful voice in combination with her songwriting ability and captivating performances on stage puts Sara among the upper echelon of young up-and-coming pop artists!
'Sara has incredible potential ' -Renee Grant Williams, Vocal Coach – Garth Brooks, Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Tim Mcgraw
'Sara is a rock show!' -Michael Turner, Disney, Nascar, Broadway
'You have an amazing voice and such beautiful runs throughout the tract.' -Music Clout, Los Angeles, CA
'The first few words you sang, you had it hands down.' -Mike Turney, Michael Turney Agency, ArkLaTex's Got Talent Bossier City, LA
'You sound great, now get your Texas hustle on!' -Aaron Accetta, Producer/Songwriter – Forever the Sickest Kids, Aaron Carter, Brooke Hogan
'Acoustic, Electric, Piano, a cover or live…Skinner's music is electrifying.' -Four States Living Magazine
About Monkeybars
Monkeybars is a social marketplace that connects artists and their fans like never before. Only Monkeybars rewards fans for discovering and sharing the content they love across their dynamic social networks through its unique Social Graph Royalty Program ™. Monkeybars provides artists a channel that incentivizes fans to accelerate distribution of their content while artists maintain control of profits and rights. Artists can directly interact on Monkeybars with their fan base and reward their loyalty and support. Coming to the Monkeybars playground simplifies discovering content you'll love, while directly supporting artists and authors, rewarding fans' loyalty and creating a self-sustaining community. For more information, visit www.monkeybars.net

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Bids Soar for ‘Pawn Stars’ Les Paul Guitar & Personal Items, Selling on eBay

WebWire | News by Industry : Music — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:33:17 +0000

WhatSellsBest.com, a website tracking rare auction items selling on eBay, is reporting bids have passed $85,000 on day two of a ten day auction, for a rare Gibson Guitar which included a surprising personal item belonging to Les Paul.

The Guitar previously belonged to Les Paul's ex-wife Mary Ford. The 1961 Gibson SG Les Paul Custom was recently purchased on an episode of History Channels hit television show Pawn Stars for $90,000. The $90k purchase included a number of Les Paul's personal items.

The surprise... According to the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop (Pawn Stars) eBay listing; "Les is told not to sign a contract with Gibson" in a letter which is included in the auction lot.

To see the Guitar, Letter, and other Les Paul items included in the sale (on eBay), use the links below or visit: WhatSellsBest.com.

Media outlets interested in discussing this press release in detail are encouraged to contact James Massey by email at; james@whatsellsbest.com or, by telephone at 1-206-497-2263.

About WhatSellsBest.com

For more information contact:

James Massey,
WhatSellsBest.com
james@whatsellsbest.com
1-206-497-2263

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New Mixtape Downloads Available for Free on Dopebox.net Website

WebWire | News by Industry : Music — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:56:45 +0000

New York, NY -- Award winning mixtape producer DJ Sure Shot has recently put on another hat in the mixtape arena as site owner of Dopebox.net, a free mixtape downlads site at (http://www.dopebox.net). The site features a mix of both new mixtape downloads and throwbacks from hip hop, R&B, funk, jazz, electro, house, indie rock and reggae, among other genres. Site visitors can listen to all the free music mixtapes before downloading, rate their selections and view recommendations based on ear candy they already enjoy.

According to Shot, 'We're one of the only mixtape websites that carries an ever increasing collection of new mixtape releases along with an extensive collection from the 80's and 90's. I wanted this to be a site a true mixtape enthusiast could fall in love with... but also a place where newcomers can expand their appreciation for music beyond the typical radio playlist.'

Besides new mixtape downloads, Dopebox.net features mixtape podcasts and a Dope Box blog with videos, interviews and news stories about mixtape artists around the world. There's no cost to listen to the mixtapes on the site. Site visitors who register (also for free) can download any of the mixtapes.

'We don't get our collections from torrent sites,' added Shot. 'Mixtapes from torrent sites may contain viruses. The mixtapes on Dopebox.net are submitted by actual DJ's, and we scan them, which means no worries about files that can potentially harm your computer.'

To listen to any of the new mixtape releases on Dopebox.net, visit their website at (http://www.dopebox.net).

About Dopebox.net:

Launched by New York City based DJ and mixtape producer, DJ Sure Shot, Dopebox.net features free mixtape downloads and mixtape podcasts from artists in a variety of genres. The interactive website enables visitors to listen before they download, rate mixtapes and get recommendations based on artists they're currently listening to. To see what's available in the Dopebox.net inventory go to (http://www.dopebox.net). To read about mixtape producers and newly released mixtapes visit the Dopebox.net blog at (http://dopebox.tumblr.com/).

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