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Songstress and performer Kate Dawson (who starred in A Christmas Carol at MSG for three seasons, and starred opposite Lucie Arnaz as Eileen in Wonderful Town in Los Angeles) is bringing her hit one-woman show THE A**HOLE IN MY HEAD to The Duplex for three Sunday nights, 1/16, 1/23, & 1/30, at 7PM this January. THE A**HOLE IN MY HEAD enjoyed a sold out show at Birdland Jazz Club last year and a sold out run in 2009 at The Triad Theatre, and The Duplex will provide a more intimate setting for Dawson’s comedic and entertaining musical exploration of that annoying inner voice we all combat on a daily basis.

Mar Creation introduces a rare duo via Belgium, Brazil, and the world: The Boris Gaquere & Renato Martins Duo! With their blend of the swing of Brazil and the depth of classical, guitar and percussion meld to rejuvenate old styles and create a dynamic style that is uniquely their own sound for today, from classic pieces to original compositions.

As the lead guitarist for the Ohio Players, one of funk's legendary bands, there is no argument that Clarence 'Chet' Willis understands the technology of rhythm. Willis' history spans over 30 years either playing, singing, writing and/or producing on gold and platinum mega-hits like "Funky Worm," "Rollercoaster," "Honey," "Skin Tight," and "Fire!" The Ohio Players have long been lauded for laying the foundation for funk served sweet, sticky and soul-satisfying.

The death of Neda Agha-Soltani, blood gushing from her body as she died, was aired by media networks "In a Death Seen Around the World, a Symbol of Iranian Protests."

Today, Eventide announced the newest addition to its stompbox product line: Space.

Sonicbids, the leading matchmaking site for bands and music promoters, announces its participation at Eurosonic Noorderslag, Europe's main conference and showcase festival. Sonicbids Founder and CEO Panos Panay will present the EuroSonicbids program at “The Festival Meeting” on Friday, 14 January.

Soundtracks for novels are still rare, but author James Maxey and musician Jonah Knight are working to change that.

Rhythm Mystery is an album based on deep house filtered through afro, world and latin groove construction. Combined with a spacious deepness and dub attitude, rhythm mystery is an intelligent electronic/dance project with a rich deep sound, dubby progression and echoes of world music.

Emerging artist and RocketHub crowdfunding success, Evan Shinners, has dazzled New York City audiences in a set of audacious piano performances. Over 10,000 Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) attendees witnessed Shinners during his residency in the ninth installment of the Performance Exhibition Series at the MoMA: “Stop, Repair, Prepare: Variations on Ode to Joy for a Prepared Piano (2008).”

Indie-Music.com, the online musician trade magazine, has announced the results of its Top 25 Songs for 2011. Now in its sixth year, the Top 25 awards program spotlights outstanding musical talent in all genres, honors deserving artists for their musical contribution, and seeks to expose great songs to a wider audience.