When they hear where their next big break is coming from, aspiring rock stars might give up those fantasies of trashing hotel rooms. In the first-ever musical artist discovery program created by a hotel brand, Aloft Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts ... Read More

Musical Duo C. Huff and Dane Riley at Takoma Station Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 6914 4th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20012 Tickets: $10 in advance and $12 at the door For more information and tickets call: 301-379-1359 ... Read More

Sylver Logan Sharp at Carter Barron Amphitheatre Rock Creek Park Saturday, June 26, 2010 7:30 p.m. General admission seating $24.00 For ticket information click here ... Read More

So, you are a hustling small business owner. Growing your business, marketing, perhaps dealing with employees and all of that jazz. Things are humming along, but then you notice you are in a David vs. Goliath situation. Bigger brands might be ... Read More

BRENCORE Entertainment presents Robert Smoot's Birthday Celebration (All Cancers Get In Free) Saturday, June 26, 2010 8:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. at The Carlyle Club 411 John Carlyle Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Advance Cost $15 and more at the door Live Performance by Redfootz presents The Red Sessions at 8:00 p.m. ... Read More

Afi Soul and Sound of the City present Blue Print Tuesdays Tuesday, June 15, 2010 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Island Cafe 829 Upshur Street, NW Washington, D.C. ... Read More

Source: Examiner.com (Cendrine Marrouat) The realm of independent artists is very diverse and full of great talents. However, their worth is often underrated because they are not backed up by major players in their field – a label for musicians or ... Read More

Source: Huffington Post (Jon Sheldrick) Let's get one thing straight: I love free music. If a musician decides to give away an album, I'm the first to download it. I am against the RIAA lawsuits that sue people for sharing music. ... Read More

June 19, 2010 The Renaissance Waterside 425 Water Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: Limited VIP tickets: $65. General Admissions: $45 in advance. No tickets sold at the door. Call Alvin Keels at 757.547.4553 for tickets. ... Read More

MARK GOGGINS presents BLACK POETRY CAFE POETRY FEST 2010 Hosted by Ausar Special Guests Soul Scribe, Lady J, Abyss, Thunder, Avellady, John Swails, Faeritales, Kabesha Morgan, Felicia 'Mookie Morgan' and more June 26, 2010 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at ZIGGY'S JAZZ & BLUES 860 Duluth Hwy, Suite 450, ... Read More

BRIAN O'NEAL LIVE at 2010 Lansing Juneteenth Celebration St. Joseph Park, Lansing, Michigan Map of the St. Joseph Park area ... Read More

Andre Harrell Records Is Coming To Atlanta In Search Of The Next R&B/Soul Superstar! Music mogul and former CEO of Motown Records Andre Harrell has teamed up with Radio One, Inc. and OurStage to find the next R&B/Soul superstar and reward ... Read More

COME OUT and SEE BRIAN O'NEAL LIVE Friday, June 18, 2010 The Year of the Roses honoring ROSETTA HINES at BERTS WAREHOUSE THEATRE 2727 Russell Street Detroit, MI VIP Reception @ 6:00 p.m. Doors open @ 7:00 p.m. Tickets $25.00 Available at Bert's Box Office 313-974-5900 http://www.temanagementgroup.com/rosetta_hines.html Get directions ... Read More

MUTHASTAR RECORDS presents Z-STAR Unplugged at Hotel Cafe 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90028 previewing her album MASOCHISTS & MARTYRS www.zstarmusic.com Admission:  $10 Get directions ... Read More

Can A Sista Rock A Mic? Music and Arts Festival presents Paige In Full Thursday, June 10, 2010 8:00 p.m. eastern standard time SolSpace 8504 Fenton Street Silver Spring, Maryland All ages Tickets: http://paigeinfull.eventbrite.com/ CASRAM ACCESS-Paige In Full from SolSource Group on Vimeo. ... Read More

CAN A SISTA ROCK A MIC? 2010 GRAND OPENING Wednesday, June 9, 2010 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. eastern standard time with Grammy nominated soul rocker DIONNE FARRIS Performing her hits live and debuting hit songs from her forthcoming album "ON TOP OF THE WORLD" w/ Black Alley LIV Nightclub 2001 11th ... Read More