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iWantJam Launches Beta Site and Invites Bands To Setup Profile

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012


iWantJam announced the launch of the beta version of their live music streaming portal at http://www.iwantjam.com. Singers, musicians and bands are invited to register and set up their artist profile where they can share their music, events and build an audience for their online concerts.

While bands focus on driving bigger audiences to their shows, there is an even larger fanbase left out because they are not able to attend. iWantJam enables bands and musicians to tap into this neglected pool by allowing them to be an integral part of any live event, anywhere is the world. Fans no longer have to “wish they could be there,” as they’re seeing the entire concert from beginning to end right in the comfort of their own homes or anywhere their laptop or digital device allows. Combined with interactive tool allowing fans to be ‘part of the show,’ iWantJam gives fans immediate gratification while giving emerging act a much needed “shot in the arm” from a global audience.

Leading up to the site’s beta launch, iWantJam has chosen three artists as ‘iWantJam Endorsed,’ representing acts that embody the ideals espoused by the site (i) live music, (ii) touring and (iii) connecting with fans worldwide through social media. iWantJam Endorsed Artists include Zurich-based Miss Diamond DJane, Boston’s One Step Away and Connecticut pop/rock band Brookline Drive.

iWantJam is a brand new type of music site that aims to connect musicians and fans worldwide through live shows, video streaming and social media. Nothing can replace the feeling of a live show, and iWantJam’s powerful & easy-to-use platform will bring your favorite band right into your bedroom for free. Artists will be able to connect with their fans on a much deeper level than just a profile page and music button, thus offering far more than a promotional device, but a unique experiential connection. Come and join the online live music experience of iWantJam
http://www.iwantjam.com
https://www.facebook.com/iwantjam

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September 12th- Jazz Wednesdays At Brooklyn Terrace Featuring The Renee Manning Quintet

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

LegendFactory Presents Jazz Wednesdays At Brooklyn Terrace Featuring the Renee Manning Quintet

Sponsored by MusicDish*China and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
7-10pm
21+
$10 Admission w/ 1 drink minimum

Brooklyn Terrace Rooftop Lounge
216 Duffield Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Renee Manning- Vocals
Earl McIntyre- Trombone
Ron Jackson- Guitar
Trifon Dimitrov -Bass
Tommy Campbell- Drums

About Renée Manning www.facebook.com/ReneeManningJazz

Ever tasted the most tender, barbecued ribs you’ve ever had with an incredibly savory sauce? If you haven’t then you’re in for a treat.

Known for her “dirty dog blues”, Manning has played various venues from New York City to Hong Kong. She has been coupled with jazz legends such as the late Dizzy Gillespie, David “Fathead” Newman, Nat Adderley, Lester Bowie and countless others.

Renée’s most recent offering, All Grown Up, showcases her quiet set and has an ambiance of a warm fireplace coupled with a nice glass of wine. Full bio available upon request.

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About MusicDish*China http://china.musicdish.com

MusicDish*China connects live entertainment and social media to reach and interact with today’s Chinese music fans. Through partnerships with major festivals, such as Midi, JZ Shanghai (largest jazz festival) and Jue Festivals, MusicDish*China engage fans through cutting edge content, social media and live events. In addition to representing a growing network of worldclass talent, MusicDish*China has also promoted concerts and tours for major Chinese such as Shanren and award-winning Mayday.

About Brooklyn Terrace www.brooklynterrace.com

The Brooklyn Terrace Lounge is located on the roof top of the Aloft and Sheraton hotels on Duffield Street between Fulton Street and Metrotech Center and is open year round to the public for your convenience. It is easy to get here from the A, C, and F trains at Jay St Metrotech or use the Q, (N), or (R) and get off at Dekalb Ave. (part-time subway service). 2/3 Hoyt and Schemerhorn.

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LGBT Music Festival To Spotlight Performing Artists And Songwriters In Nashville February 1-3, 2013

Saturday, September 1st, 2012

More than 400 performing artists, music creators and industry representing all genres of music and will visit Nashville’s Music Row from Feb. 1-3, 2013 for the “LGBT Music Festival”. Performers and songwriters will take the stage along Demonbreun and Division streets from noon-midnight Friday-Sunday at entertainment venues such as the Music Row Best Western Lounge.

The Music Row Best Western also will host music industry information tables, networking areas, and training sessions from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Attendees can receive hands-on advice, critiques and training in the Music Specialty Info Areas on topics such as Career Critique, Products Critique, Recording, Publishing, Plugging, Legal, Records, Duplication, Distribution, Radio, Video, Broadcasting, Shop, Management, Promotions, Publicity. Productions… LBGT educational partners will be on hand to answer your music biz and industry questions. The education portion of the event is hosted by the Independent Music Association.

The “Valentines Carnival” will feature costumed dancing from 7 p.m.-midnight on Feb. 2, 2013 (Saturday) in the Music Row Best Western Lounge. Music creators can introduce their songs by performing scheduled or at “open mic” indoor stage locations in the vicinity and within walking distance located between Demonbreun and Division streets.

The ‘LGTB Music Fest’ is a wonderful networking mixer and career-building opportunity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender artists and songwriters from all levels of the music industry. More than 100 community industry/ volunteers will donate their time and resources to make this possible. Shows are open to the public.

All festival badge holders are automatically registered to attend the Music Specialty Info Areas, scheduled to perform if desired, attend all parties and other fest functions. Do one or all at your own pace! Festival registration is $300 for three days, $200 for two days, and $125 for one day. The general public can enjoy three days of live music with a $50 armband.

To register or for more information about the “LGBT Music Fest”, visit www.LGBTMusicFest.org , or send an email inquiry to info@LGBTMusicFest.org , or call (615) 424-1491.

Music: http://songwritersfestival.com/musicdownloads/Spell_It_Out_To_You.mp3

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Miss Diamond DJane Selected As First ‘iWantJam Endorsed Artist’

Saturday, July 21st, 2012

Live music streaming portal iWantJam announced Zurich-based Miss Diamond DJane as the first of three ‘iWantJam Endorsed Artists’ to coincide with the site’s beta launch in August 2012. Miss Diamond is an international superstar in the making, already becoming an in-demand VIP female DJ for VIP guests and with mixes played regularly on radio stations worldwide.

A Cairo-based musician himself, iWantJam founder Moataz El-Gohary commented on what he thinks are the most important qualities to becoming an endorsed musician. “Artists and bands will be selected based on a set of criteria reflecting IWantJam’s mission: (i) live music, (ii) touring and (iii) connecting with fans worldwide through social media. Our Endorsed Artists are like iWantJam ambassadors, we want to make sure they reflect our goals and spirit to their fans.”

Once selected, the ‘iWantJam Endorsed Artist’ will receive several benefits for a one-month period, including being featured on IWantJam homepage, having their music played exclusively on IWantJam music player as well as getting exposure through IWantJam social network profiles and connections. In addition, each endorsed musicians will have an opportunity to extend their endorsement benefits for a full three month period.

Making use of the connections IWantJam is building will be one of the most crucial advantages to the site, Moataz explains. IWantJam will not only host musicians and their fans, but also music professionals and recording studios and live venues that musicians’ can tap to help build their career. “This network aspect of the site is something we are very keen on. It’s not just a music site for musicians and fans/music enthusiasts, but a platform to reach and be reached by the music industry pros that might have discovered them through a live streamed.”

iWantJam will be launched in August, with exact launch date to be announced very soon. In the meantime, musicians and bands can sign-up for the iWantJam Endorsed Artist opportunity at http://www.iwantjam.com

Miss Diamond is an international superstar in the making; she’s already become an in-demand VIP female DJ for VIP guests and her mixes are played regularly on radio stations around the world. There is no other DJ, female or male, quite like her in the world. Distinctly original, Miss Diamond’s strong female sensuality connects with party-goers on a personal level, and explains why they crowd the DJ booth at the end of the night looking for a mix CD, an autograph, or just a moment to be near Miss Diamond.

http://www.facebook.com/Miss.Diamond.DJ

iWantJam is a brand new type of music site that aims to connect musicians and fans worldwide through live shows, video streaming and social media. Nothing can replace the feeling of a live show, and iWantJam’s powerful & easy-to-use platform will bring your favorite band right into your bedroom for free. Artists will be able to connect with their fans on a much deeper level than just a profile page and music button, thus offering far more than a promotional device, but a unique experiential connection. Come and join the online live music experience of iWantJam!
https://www.facebook.com/iWantJam

Email: info@iwantjam.com

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MusicDishTV Partners With Singapore-based LIVEO

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

MusicDishTV has partnered with LIVEO, a valuable platform for aspiring artists to get themselves exposed Worldwide. MusicDishTV will source Western music videos, including live shows, interviews and behind-the-scenes, for distribution through LIVEO’s broadcast platforms.

“We’re excited to work with LIVEO on giving indie artists a new channel to get worldwide exposure, said MusicDish President Eric de Fontenay. “The fact that they are based in Singapore opens a whole new Asian audience that might not otherwise catch some great music because of the ‘noise’ on sites like YouTube.”

Videos selected by MusicDishTV will not only air on LIVEO L I V E! (24/7 streaming video station), as well as being featured on the LIVEO RADIO and LIVEO ROCKS! platforms. Bands distributed will also be eligible for LIVEO ROCKS! GLOBAL, an annual online competition and event that will discover unknown talent in ASIA and Globally.

“Our goal is to help and assist unknown Artists/Bands/DJs to gain more exposure globally via our live broadcast platforms using our own technologies. These talents need help in every way to get their music out there, and we are here to assist. They get rejected by Radio & TV Stations everywhere, but we open our doors and encourage them,” said LIVEO Founder doctormix.

LIVEO brings to its viewers an audio & video collage; an array of music and trends, performances, interviews and behind the scenes, designed to captivate and entertain viewers across a variety of cultures.

MusicDishTV has featured over 300 music videos through its channel on over 20 western music video portals from YouTube to Current and DailyMotion, which we promote our videos through social medis, news aggregators, micro-blogs & online forums. Through our MusicDish*China brand, we now distribute music videos to China’s leading video portals, including Youku, Tudou, Sina, Ku6 and 6.cn.

Links:
http://tv.musicdish.com
http://www.LiveoRocks.com
http://www.LiveoMusic.com

Contact: tv@musicdish.net

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Underground 103 - 28 July 2012 Featuring Four Cool Bands In Hard Rock Cafe, Hong Kong

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

It may be summer, but it’s gonna be winter in July with the kind of cool show we’ve got lined up for you. We’re visiting the sweeter side of the scale with what will be a sprightly romp through vastly different soundscapes. We begin with the airy poppiness of Clementine is My Sunshine, followed by the wonderful punch in the gut that is the thumping, strident indieness that is Kestrels & Kites. Ka Likha follow with their mellow sunshiney mix of tribal elements with rock and reggae. And to close the night we have making their whopping sixth appearance at the Underground, will the ever-popular Brothers of Roadkill to deliver the final KO punch.

We’re also making a return to Central as we have our first ever numbered show at the Hard Rock Cafe and Beck’s will be there to welcome us. So, get to weaving and double-dog-mark down the night, ’cause it’ll be a good one!

Underground 103
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Saturday 28 July 2012
@ Hard Rock Cafe, LG/F, LKF Tower, 55 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central
8:30pm - 11:30pm
Bands: Clementine is My Sunsihne, Kestrels & Kites, Ka Likha, Brothers of Roadkill
HK $100 (Includes a Beck’s beer)
Hotline: (852) 9486 4648
contact@undergroundhk.com
Website: http://www.undergroundhk.com

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Brent Byrd Tours…Til’ The World Ends 2012

Friday, January 27th, 2012
Florida acoustic touring musician Brent Byrd aptly titled ‘The Peaceful Rebel Man’ will kick off his 2012 Til’ The World Ends Tour on February 1st beginning with a performance at Churchill’s Pub in Miami, FL.

Byrd has been roughing it on the road to his dream, literally. Throughout 2011, Brent has been wearing out the tires on his 20′ Coachmen RV touring the U.S. in support of his self-released CD ‘Time To Start Livin’. He has been making waves across the country as an explosive live performer incorporating loops and acoustic instruments to create live improvised jams with a folk rock infused vibe.

Byrd has most recently performed with Beverly McClellan from NBC-TV’s The Voice at Flamingo Gardens annual Flamingo Fest in Davie, Florida. Over the years he has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many musicians to include Jason Mraz, Shawn Mullins, Uncle Tupelo (Jeff Tweedy, Jay Farrar), Thomas Ian Nichols (American Pie Movies), Velvet Revolver, Shinedown, Papa Roach and My Chemical Romance at Buzzfest XIV while touring with the band SuperDeluxe and Steve Ewing from The Urge as well as many other artists.

Byrd currently resides in St. Augustine but grew up in small college town in east central Illinois. After graduating high school he traded in his guitar for an M-16 and set off on a 4 year hitch in Army. The experienced opened up his eyes to the problems and tribulations of the world which has become an inspiration for his songwriting.

His music has been described as if Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix were jammin’ at a late night party and just before sunrise The Black Crowes and Bob Dylan showed up to add the finishing touches to an unforgettable evening of musical madness.

During his 2012 tour, Byrd plans to descend on 11 states throughout the Southeast and Midwest wrapping up in April with a performance at The 48th Annual Ron Jon Easter Surf Festival in Cocoa Beach, FL before heading west. Brent says of his future touring plans, “I plan to keep on going until the world ends or the highway…then turn around and do it all over again”.

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Can I Have Some Mohanik” Tour: Mongol Garage Rock Touring China - January 12-15

Monday, January 9th, 2012

“Can I Have Some Mohanik Tour 2011″

Thursday, January 12 - Hohhot - NING Livehouse w/DJ B.O

Friday, January 13 - Beijing - D-22 w/Moon Tyrant, DJ B.O

Saturday, January 14 - Ningbo - CMK Livehouse w/DJ B.O

Sunday, January 15 - Shanghai - Yuyintang w/Banana Monkey, Moon Tyrant, Horde, B.O

Sponsored by Music*Dish China.

Mohanik is a garage rock/punk band from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. After forming in 2004 and playing club gigs around their native city, they had a breakout year in 2009. Their playing tightened up, revealing an infectious pop side to their thorough punk passion. Due to their new confidence, their shows generated a lot of buzz, culminating in a win for “Best Alternative/Punk Band” at the 2009 Mongolian Underground Music Awards (MUMA). They also released two singles on a the Hi-Fi Label Presents… Underground Sessions compilation. Their songs proved quite popular, especially Moritoi Ch Boloosio. They followed with the release of their debut album, 100-N Undaa (100 Tugrik Soda). In April 2011, the band made their international debut in Shanghai, playing two raucous shows in Shanghai as part of Trash A Go-Go. In July 2011, the band played in support of Shanghai bands Boys Climbing Ropes, The Horde, and Moon Tyrant on their tour of Mongolia.

Dawaajargal - Vocals/Guitar

Tsogt - Vocals/Lead Guitar

Enerelt - Bass

Badser - Drums

“Mohanik is a rocking good band bursting with a youthful rebellion and infectious, carefree energy. They’re also some really cool dudes. Touring Mongolia with them was a pleasure.”

-Ho-Tom the Conqueror (Tom Mangione), singer/guitarist of The Horde

“Mohanik’s on-stage energy is only surpassed by the warmth and friendliness they showed us throughout our tour in Mongolia. I’d let them babysit my future children anytime.”

-Ivan Belcic, vocalist of Moon Tyrant and Death to Giants

Moon Tyrant: Shanghai hard rock/heavy metal band with shredding riffs and throat tearing vocals. The band can crash heavy ahead but can swing when the moment catches them. Check out their album Future Superhuman. They toured Mongolian with Mohanik, but this is their first show in Beijing.

DJ B.O: He rebels against people who DJ because they are afraid to dance in public. He will sing and dance to provoke movement. He is somewhere between vaudeville and Warhol. Featuring vintage-hits and forgotten favorites, he thinks dance music is for pussies but The Shanghri-Las are fucking artists, man. Tech? NO.

Contact

Brian Offenther/DJ B.O

13818937693

brianoffenther@yahoo.com

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1 RMB Challenge: Check Out Some New Bands In Shanghai, Get Paid - Jan. 7 & 8

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

~1 RMB Challenge~



When: Saturday, January 7, 9:30 pm

Where: Yuyintang

January 7 Acts: Great local China bands -

1、白羽:

2、PRANK:

3、森林木:

4、大悲:

5、扩音器:

Price: Better than free: we’ll pay everyone who comes 1 RMB each



Sponsored by:

Music*Dish China:

City Weekend Magazine

Shanghai 24/7:



The 1 RMB Challenge is a 2 day music event meant to allow expats and Chinese music fans to explore popular acts in the others respective music scenes. We’re so passionate about this, the promoters will pay all audience members 1 RMB each for coming and checking it out.



The impetus for the show came from a meeting with local music promoters Brian Offenther (DJ B.O of Trash A Go-Go) and Xiao Wei 天水 (local band Dabei). To their mutual surprise, they both expressed frustration with getting audiences of the others respective communities to events.



As it currently stands, there are mostly exclusive expat and a Chinese art scene. With very few exceptions, and despite the efforts of many, few artists been able to “cross-over.” This is a real shame, as their integration could lead to bigger audiences, more diverse shows, unique collaborations, and an overall more vibrant scene.



The solution Brian Offenther and Xiao Wei came up with is this: a 2 day event, with the first (January 7) featuring super ace Chinese acts playing an event promoted to the expat community, and the second (January 8, in the afternoon) featuring expat acts playing for a Chinese audience. We hope this creates a dialogue and facilitates new connections between audience and artists. Also, it will rock like a mofo.



Contact:

Brian Offenther: 138 1893 7693, brianoffenther@yahoo.com

Xiao Wei: 136 1177 5436, 401150102@qq.com

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