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San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) joins nearly 400 exceptional self-released and independent label artists, as well as former major label acts named by Music Resource Group (MRG) as Nominees in The 13th Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential awards program for independent bands and fans. SFGMC's original cast recording of 'I Am Harvey Milk' is nominated for 'Best Soundtrack/Cast Recording.' 'I Am Harvey Milk' is an emotional celebration of an American icon. Part choral work, part theater piece, it weaves the story of Harvey Milk's life - from boyhood to his rise as the first openly gay man to hold public office in California and to his untimely assassination.

Legendary artist Engelbert Humperdinck will take the Palace Theatre stage in Stamford, CT on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Humperdinck has been a legend in the international music industry for the last forty plus years, with more than 150 million records sold.

Last night 3,500 art cognoscenti from across the Coachella Valley and around the world flowed into the Palm Springs Convention Center for the 3rd Annual Palm Springs Fine Art Fair (PalmSpringsFineArtFair.com), setting a new Opening Night attendance record.

Award-winning rhythm and blues singer Bettye LaVette performs songs from her 50 year career, including selections from her latest album, Thankful N' Thoughtful, on Friday, March 21 at 10:00 p.m. in Zankel Hall.

The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis is pleased to announce a new Just Added performance, Willie Nelson and Family, performing in Jackson Hall on April 9, 2014 at 8 p.m.

Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), the leading global music rights organization, is set to present its annual Snowball.

Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) and the Sundance Film Festival will present the 16th annual Composer/Director Roundtable and 12th annual Snowball during the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, on January 22, in Park City, Utah.

On Friday, February 7 at 10:00 p.m., Lake Street Dive brings its mix of soul, folk, and jazz to Zankel Hall as part of the ninth annual WFUV Live at Zankel concert series. The band, composed of drummer Mike Calabrese, bassist Bridget Kearney, vocalist Rachael Price, and trumpet-wielding guitarist Mike "McDuck" Olson will perform original songs from their forthcoming album, Bad Self Portraits, which is to be released on February 18, 2014. The quartet's previous albums have included fresh takes on popular songs (Fun Machine, released in 2012); a live album and concert-film (Live at the Lizard Lounge, released in 2011); and 2010's self-titled debut album of original songs. "It seems the only limitation we have," Kearney explains, "is that we try to make music that we would like listening to."

Colorado-born, LA-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Patrick Park recently released his long-awaited new disc, 'We Fall Out Of Touch', on October 15 via RSRCH + DVLP, the newly launched label created by producer/engineer/mixer Dave Trumfio. His first new studio record since 2010's critically-acclaimed Badman Recording Co. disc, 'Come What Will', 'We Fall Out of Touch' was produced by Patrick and his longtime cohort Trumfio (Wilco, MMJ, Grandaddy, Earlimart).

Brooklyn-based trio The Lone Bellow brings its unique blend of American folk, country, and Southern gospel musical traditions to Zankel Hall tonight, October 18 at 10:00 p.m., kicking off the ninth annual WFUV Live at Zankel series. The group, featuring Zach Williams (vocals), Brian Elmquist (guitar and vocals), and Kanene Pipkin (mandolin and vocals), performs songs from their self-titled debut album released by Descendant Records / Sony Music this past January.

LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE, Daryl Hall's critically acclaimed, award-winning performance series has renewed its agreement with Viacom Media Networks' high-definition music channel Palladia

Take a first listen the premiere of Willie Nelson's 'Far Away Places,' featuring Sheryl Crow. This heartfelt ditty is featured on To All The Girls..., Willie's new album of duets with a dream team of pop-country singers including Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Wynonna Judd, and more.

Folk-rock singer and songwriter Brett Dennen brings his honest lyrics, sweet melodies, and pure vocals to Zankel Hall on Saturday, November 2 at 10:00 p.m. as part of the ninth annual WFUV Live at Zankel series, performing songs from his fifth record, Smoke and Mirrors, which will be released on October 22.

Brooklyn-based trio The Lone Bellow brings its unique blend of American folk, country, and Southern gospel musical traditions to Zankel Hall on Friday, October 18 at 10:00 p.m., kicking off the ninth annual WFUV Live at Zankel series. The group, featuring Zach Williams (vocals), Brian Elmquist (guitar and vocals), and Kanene Pipkin (mandolin and vocals), performs songs from their self-titled debut album released by Descendant Records / Sony Music this past January.

Los Angeles-based noir-pop quartet Leftover Cuties recently released their highly anticipated sophomore full-length album, The Spark & The Fire! A 12-track journey that swings from smoke-filled Bourbon St. speakeasies to quiet island getaways, the LP is now available

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release the new Willie Nelson album, To All The Girls..., on Tuesday, September 24, 2013.

Fans can take an early listen to the full record where it is streaming exclusively with KCRW all week and the band has also just revealed the theatrical video for single “One Heart”.

Today, WNYC reveals album cut 'What's The Matter,' a beautifully bittersweet ode to an absent lover. The ballad shows off chanteuse Shirli's powerful, emotive vocals alongside lush instrumentation and an irresistibly memorable chorus that fixes itself squarely in your mind (and heart!) Check out the 'What's The Matter' MP3 where it premiered with WNYC or below!

As part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring singer-songwriter Carole King, who will be awarded the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. President Obama will present the award as he did when the Library of Congress honored Stevie Wonder (2009), Sir Paul McCartney (2010), and the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David (2012). The program will include performances by King, as well as Gloria Estefan, Billy Joel, Jesse McCartney, Emeli Sande, James Taylor and Trisha Yearwood.

Occupy This Album: A compilation of music by, for and inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement and the 99% was NOMINATED FOR “BEST COMPILATION ALBUM” By Independent Music Awards.