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Longtime blues guitarist Glenn Patrik releases "Original Blues", the follow-up to his critically-acclaimed previous CD, "Nuthin' But A Thang!" (both on Shakehouse Records). Street Release Date for Original Blues: January 4, 2011.

Progressive Jazz Fusion artist Anders Helmerson just became the latest member of a very select group of musicians who have penned a song to their beloved instruments, which in addition to being functional, have a sentimental appeal. Helmerson recently released "Yoda's Dance," which is how he fondly refers to his lead keyboard. Blues extraordinaire B.B. King made his guitar "Lucille" the focus of a hit song in 1985. In fact, there's even a Facebook group called "Musicians Who Name Their Instruments."

RJ Ross pulls a listener back to a classic American past time with his tender charm and sensual style. Such class begins with a lot of musical training and experiences throughout his life, beginning in Detroit where he was a notable “musical prodigy”, writing, singing and arranging on the piano at the tender age of eleven. He was a founding member of the legendary Detroit funk band Brainstorm and can be heard playing on the band’s most celebrated album, Stormin'. This Must Be Heaven. Most of his current works adhere as a MIDI expert and In-House Keyboard player at the world-famous Fantasy Studios, where he had the pleasure to work with Jeffrey Osborne, Eddie Money, MC Hammer, Tupac Shakur and many others.

Singer/songwriter Maya Solovey ended 2010 in the best way possible - taking New York City by storm with performances at multiple venues, including the Trump Apartments in Manhattan. Maya isn't slowing down in 2011, opening the year at Pete's Candy Store in Brooklyn on January 7th, before embarking on a short European tour. Starting in Geneva, Maya will be traveling to Lisbon (Portugal), Zaragoza (Spain) and Cannes for MIDEM 2011.

Officially launched at MIDEM 2010, MusicDish*China will be returning to MIDEM 2011 representing some of Beijing's most exciting acts: electro-punk rock band Pet Consipracy, singer-songwriter Zhang Si'an and GBOB China winner The Amazing Insurance Salesmen.

Dispatch, the band who drew more than 110,000 people to their most recent hometown appearance at Boston's Hatch Shell and was the first independent band ever to sell out New York City's Madison Square Garden, a feat they repeated for three consecutive nights, today announced their first summer tour in nearly a decade.

It was a very busy week in New York City for Pro Wrestler Scott Hall , as he hosted several charity events for Toys For Tots Organization: Which included a private party hosting and hospital appearances. "I love giving back & being with fans specially around the holidays," said Scott Hall. "I guess the bad guy is a good guy, after all said Geena Jinev Anac of Lightening Entertainment.

On January 3th 2011, Fairtrade-music.com, the social network that turns its back on the music industry will be launched on the Internet. The website's services will allow artists whom do not want to sign with record labels to share their playlists and to receive donations directly from Internet users. They will also be able to advertise their concerts throughout the world via a geolocation system that connects artists and internet users.

Michael Gaines of MarilynMusic is currently collaborating with Emmy award nominated singer/songwriter Lenna Bauerly and noted songwriter Eric Palmquist of Disney Studios on a series of Christmas and holiday themed songs that are intended for various artists.

Celebrate New Year's Eve 2011 at NYC's legendary Mexican restaurant, bar & salsa club, Gonzalez y Gonzalez. Bring in the New Year, salsero-style, with live Latin beats, delicious Mexican cuisine and the city's best margaritas.